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Highland HIGH
RAMS
Volume 10 | January 2020
2020-2021
course catalogWELCOME TO HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE RAMS
Highland High School exists to ensure that all students learn essential skills to become successful adults. These skills encom-
pass academic, social, emotional and career proficiencies. At Highland High, educators work interdependently to improve
their professional practice through analyzing student performance, aligning curriculum, and engaging in quality profession-
al development. Exceptional instruction is complemented with timely interventions to ensure that all students learn. High-
land High School affirms that student success is the only option.
Your next year’s course selections are very important for your future success and our school-wide decision making. Through
your course selection, you help us determine whether classes are offered or not, and if so, how many sections are offered.
The school reserves the right to deny subsequent class changes after registration, so please take this process seriously.
Registration is a time to prepare and think about your future. When students graduate from Highland High School, we want
them to be ready for the future they choose. Some may immediately enter the workforce, while others may delay that entry
to pursue additional education. In either case, it is the intent of the Highland Comprehensive Guidance Program to assist
them in making wise decisions. Each graduate’s diploma should not simply reflect the number of years spent in school, but
the skills and knowledge gained. That is why it is so important to take time to PLAN for your high school experience.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS WORK-
TABLE OF CONTENTS SHEET
College and Career Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Graduation Requirements Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 REQUIRED COURSES/CREDIT
General Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Current Grade: 9____ 10____ 11____ 12____
Specialized Programs/Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Career & Technical Education (CTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Credits Completed/Needed
Fine Arts: Visual & Performing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 LANGUAGE ARTS ____9th Grade ________________________
Healthy Lifestyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4.0 _____ /_____ ____10th Grade ________________________
International Baccalaureate (IB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ____11th Grade ________________________
Language Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ____12th Grade ________________________
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 MATH ____9th Grade ________________________
Required Classes for Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.0 _____ /_____ ____10th Grade ________________________
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 ____11th Grade ________________________
Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
____12th Grade ________________________
Spring Tryout Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
World Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
SCIENCE ____9th Grade ________________________
3.0 _____ /_____ ____10th Grade
________________________
____11th Grade ________________________
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS (CCR) PLAN ____12th Grade ________________________
The high school years are an exciting and important time in stu-
dents’ lives. To help students and parents plan a high school program
that meets their individual needs, Highland High School is commit- SOCIAL STUDIES ____9th Grade ________________________
ted to assisting each student to develop an individual College and 3.0 _____ /_____ ____10th Grade ________________________
Career Readiness (CCR) plan. This plan is a student educational and ____11th Grade ________________________
career-oriented planning document, which is guided by educational ____12th Grade ________________________
needs and requirements as well as career goals. The CCR serves as a
GUIDE rather than a strict rule. Plans may change over 4 years. The FINE ARTS ____9th Grade ________________________
1.5 _____ /_____ ____10th Grade ________________________
CCR is meant to be an ONGOING process of setting goals, mak-
____11th Grade ________________________
ing plans to reach those goals, and reviewing progress toward those
____12th Grade ________________________
goals. Each student will be scheduled to attend with a parent/guardian
for one CCR meeting each year of high school.
P.E. ____9th Grade ________________________
For more info, visit: http://highland.slcschools.org/academics/counseling-center/ 1.5 _____ /_____ ____10th Grade ________________________
____11th Grade ________________________
____12th Grade ________________________
CTE 1.0
COUNSELING & CAREER CENTER List any CTE courses that may qualify you for the CTE Pathway Completer Award:
_______________________________________________________
HEATHER PARRY H g Ma:
FRONT DESK | COUNSELING CTR
MIA NADDEO _______________________________________________________
801-484-4343 x7000 801-484-4343 x7008 _______________________________________________________
heather.parry@slcschools.org mia.naddeo@slcschools.org _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
A g D: Mb g R: _______________________________________________________
CLAUDIA KASSNER SIERRA COLLINS
801-484-4343 x7003 801-484-4343 x7007
claudia.kassner@slcschools.org DIGITAL STUDIES 0.5 ____ or Option: ___________________
sierra.collins@slcschools.org (formerly Computer Tech)
E g G & IB Students: S g Z: FINANCIAL LIT 0.5 ____ or Option: ___________________
MARY AKERS JOHN VALLENTINE HEALTH 0.5 ____ or Option: ___________________
801-484-4343 x7013 801-484-4343 x7010
mary.akers@slcschools.org john.vallentine@slcschools.org ELECTIVES 5.5 ____ or Option: ___________________
List elective courses taken or to be taken:
_____________________________________
MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 24 Credits _____________________________________
All Salt Lake City School District schools require 24 total credits to graduate.
TOTAL CREDITS: 24
Language Arts 4.0 Social Studies 3.0 **NOTE: Graduation requirements, including District Competencies are subject to change
Mathematics 3.0 Science 3.0
Physical Education 1.5 Fine Arts 1.5 MINIMUM ENROLLMENT:
Career & Tech Ed 1.0 Digital Studies 0.5 1. All students should be registered for eight periods of class instruction each
semester.
Financial Literacy 0.5 Health Education 0.5
2. All students are expected to register for a minimum of three academic subjects
Electives 5.5 (i.e. English, Math, Digital Studies, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language).
2HIGHLAND HIGH ADMINISTRATION: SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
Chris Jenson, Principal
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL)
Tim Porter, Vice Principal
ESL courses are available for English language learners (ELL) to
Jon Jensen, Vice Principal fulfill graduation requirements while improving their English skills.
Kim Parkinson, Vice Principal ESL courses offer specialized instruction and content specific to
each student’s language proficiency level. Level 3, 4, and 5 courses
are taught by teachers who use sheltered instructional techniques to
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION help students better understand language curriculum. ELL students
1. All students must register for 8.0 classes that must include at least three will register with help from the Alternative Language Specialist (ALS)
CORE subjects (i.e., Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and/or team.
World Language) and choose three alternates.
SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED)
NINTH GRADE STUDENTS: Register for at least Language Arts,
Salt Lake City School District recognizes that students with disabil-
Math, Geography for Life, Science, and PE Skills and Fitness. Remem-
ities have diverse educational needs. In order to provide an educa-
ber there is a two level World Language requirement for college admis- tional opportunity that is appropriate for students receiving special
sions. education, Salt Lake City School District has varied options for
eligible students to access the general education curriculum. The
TENTH GRADE STUDENTS: Register for Language Arts, Math, student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) determines the most
World Civilizations, Science, and Health. Other courses required for appropriate option. Concurrent Enrollment: In these courses, a stu-
graduation should be given priority (i.e. CTE, Fine Arts, PE, and Com- dent is enrolled and earns high school credit at their home school,
puter Technology). and college credit at another educational institution simultaneously.
These institutions could include: colleges, applied technology col-
ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS: Register for Language Arts, leges, and universities. See following Concurrent Enrollment sec-
Math, Science, and U.S. History. Other courses required for gradua- tion.
tion, college admissions, and career goals should be given priority (i.e.
US Government & Citizenship, Financial Literacy, CTE, Fine Arts, and HONORS
PE.) This is an advanced course for students who are willing to read
and write more extensively than in a regular or college preparatory
TWELFTH GRADE STUDENTS: Register for Language Arts, any course.
other un-met graduation requirements and electives, to equal the re-
quired full schedule. Courses required for graduation, college admis- ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
sions and career goals should be given priority. Concurrent Enrollment After successfully passing an end-of-year advanced placement
and AP Courses are highly encourage, please consider taking these college examination, college credit may be awarded by colleges
courses. To register for a Home Release (or Seminary) students must and universities. The amount of credit varies from institution to
meet and gain approval from an Administrator (Principal/Asst. Princi- institution. Be sure to check with your college of interest to deter-
pal) and also provide parental consent. mine their acceptance policy.Classes will carry only if the demand is
great enough. All students signing up for AP classes are expected
2. READ the course descriptions carefully to determine grade level, to commit to the class for the full year and expected to take the AP
amount of graduation credit, general description of the course, if lab fees exam in the spring. College credit may be awarded to students who
are required, or special registration instructions. successfully pass the AP exam. Students should check to see if the
college/university they plan to attend offers credit for AP classes
3. DETERMINE if the courses you select are taught for one or two se- and if so how much credit. See Treasurer for AP Exam cost.
mesters. The course descriptions in this booklet will identify how many
credits are earned when the course is successfully completed. SEMES- INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM (IB)
TER: .50 credits, YEAR (both semesters): 1.0 credits IB Courses specifically designated for students accepted into the IB
program. International Baccalaureate Program (IB): The IB Pro-
gram at Highland High is for academically disciplined students who
4. FEES: Many courses have fees associated with them. Please refer to
desire a curriculum that presents subject matter from a worldwide
the specific course description for details. For an example, the cost for
perspective. Students who are highly motivated and productive
one Advanced Placement (AP) Exam can be over $80 and all students will benefit from this course of study. Students are admitted for 9th
who register for an AP class are encouraged to take the exam. grade through an application process, which begins in January of
8th grade. Selection is based on grades, teacher recommenda-
5. CHOOSE: Students should choose their classes carefully, because tions, and evidence of motivation. Classes taken in the ninth and
class changes will be granted ONLY ONCE a year. Class chang- tenth grades are preparatory to beginning the IB courses in the 11th
es can be made for: grade. Students who complete the IB Program at a standardized
(a) Computer error level of competency earn a high school diploma and the internation-
(b) Placement to more appropriate course level ally recognized IB Diploma. Students may earn college credit and
(c) Request of administration advanced standing at institutions of higher learning throughout the
(d) To complete graduation requirements (seniors only) world. Students at Highland will move through IB courses in 11th
and 12th grade as a small learning community, providing support
6. All class changes for the above reasons must be completed by the week and encouragement for each other.
before school starts or the end of semester one. AP & IB classes may not
be dropped. CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER (CTC)
The CTC is the location used for Career and Technical Education
7. If a new student registers at Highland High, between the beginning of (CTE) programs. Programs include both academic and technical as-
a term and two weeks prior to the end of the term, the student's Highland pects of learning in each CTE curriculum area. Through the SEOP
High teacher will take into consideration the work done at the student's process, CTE career pathways assist students with acquiring better
previous school in determining the student's grade. understanding and greater awareness of career opportunities in
their community, state and nation.
8. Students interested in early graduation should see their counselor for
requirements at least one semester in advance. CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COLLEGE COURSES
Concurrent Enrollment (CE) classes are a fantastic deal for high
9. Students interested in Work Credit or Internships should see the CTE school students! You can earn both high school credit and college
Coordinator for a Work Credit registration materials. credit at the same time! The credit cost savings is exceptional: At Salt
Lake Community College, a 3 college credit course costs approxi-
mately $402, plus $100-200 in books fees; a 4 credit hour college
class costs approximately $524 plus $100-200 in books and fees. As
Education is a Highland Junior or Senior, you pay the one-time $40 application fee
on-line to the college, which also counts for your registration (up to
what remains a year after you graduate) if you decide to attend SLCC! Most Utah
universities and colleges accept these credits as well. Some of our
CE courses require a college textbook rental fee ($25), which is not
after one has fee waiverable, and qualifying pre-tests (CPT or ACT), which are in-
cluded in your registration cost. There is a $5 fee per college credit
forgotten hour tuition, which will be required after student is registered into the
course, paid directly to college. See individual course descriptions for
everything more about this incredible value. Most concurrent enrollment courses
are for 11-12 grades. However, 10th graders may fill out appeal form
he learned in with SLCC. For more information, contact the teacher offering the
class, or the CTE secretary.
school.
-Albert Einstein
3news writing, features, sports and editorial writing, advertising copy tion, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Students use
LANGUAGE ARTS and layout, editing, proofing, printing and typography. Students are
encouraged to enroll for more than one year. Students who are on
technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they
build conceptual understanding. In order to receive college credit,
the staff for three years or who have served as editors are eligible students will need to register and get a minimum score on the AP
Language Arts 9 YEAR #60801000 for a Highland letter (H). Freshmen and sophomores are welcome. Statistics exam. A graphing calculator is required for this course
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Language Arts 9 Course Fee: $5 and may be checked out if needed. (TI-Nspire (preferred), TI-83,
The ninth grade language arts course connects reading instruction 83+, 84, or 84+) In order to be successful in this course, it is
with writing for multiple purposes. The course continues inten-
sive practice and study of informational and literary reading and MATHEMATICS recommended that students have a B average grade from the
previous mathematics course.
writing. Students read extensively from a variety of sources, and
draft, revise, and edit their own writing. Students must earn three units of credit in mathematics; the HHS Concurrent Math 1030: Quantitative Reasoning (11-12)
Math department recommends four years of mathematics. Course Fee: $10 YEAR #61618000
Language Arts 9 Honors YEAR #60803000 Credit for graduation: 1.0 Math (3.0 college credits)
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Language Arts 9 Course Fee: $5 Secondary Math I (9-10) YEAR #61212000 This course is an appropriate mathematics course for students
This writing-intensive honors course will focus on developing ac- Graduation Credit: 1.0 Mathematics Course Fee: $10 planning to major in English/Languages, Fine Arts, Humanities,
ademic writing and analytical skills while introducing students to The purpose of Secondary Math I is to formalize and extend Performing Arts, or other programs of study not related to math
a variety of works ranging from novels to short stories to plays. the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. and science. This course may be the last college math require-
This course is designed to ready students interested in AP or IB Students in this course will deepen and extend understanding ment for their program of study.
courses during their final two years of high school. of linear relationships, explore exponential phenomena, apply The course covers a broad scope of mathematical topics as they
regression techniques to data that exhibits a linear trend, and apply to real-world problems. Topics include reasoning and num-
Language Arts 10 YEAR #60813000 use properties and theorems involving congruent figures. The ber sense, finance matters, probability and statistics, and model-
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Language Arts 10 Course Fee: $5 final unit in the course ties together the algebraic and geometric ing. Fee: $5.00 per credit hour; one-time college application fee
The tenth grade language arts course continues the intensive ideas the students have studied. $40. Students must make Concurrent Application Online in April
practice and study of informational and literary writing. Students and submit ACT score copies directly to colleges, if applicable. No
refine skills in preparation for reading and writing assessments. Secondary Math I Honors (9) YEAR #61212200 exceptions.
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Mathematics Course Fee: $10
The purpose of Secondary Math I is to formalize and extend the College Prep Math (12) YEAR #61216200
Language Arts 10 Honors YEAR #60814000
mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. Students Graduation Credit: 1.0 Mathematics Course Fee: $10
Graduation Credit: 1.0 LA-10 Course Fee: $5
in this course will deepen and extend understanding of linear rela- For 12th graders who have successfully completed Secondary
This is an advanced tenth grade course which offers students
tionships, explore exponential phenomena, apply regression tech- Math III. College Prep Math formalizes and reinforces concepts
the opportunity to read and write functional, informational, and
niques to data that exhibits a linear trend, and use properties and from the Secondary Mathematics series to provide students
literary texts in preparation for a variety of reading and writing
theorems involving congruent figures. The final unit in the course with the foundational skills and understanding prerequisite to
assessments. This course has greater depth and breadth than is
ties together the algebraic and geometric ideas the students have College Algebra (1050). Students will reason abstractly and
found in the Language Arts 10 course and requires more work and
studied. In the honors course, students will represent and model quantitatively while solving linear and quadratic equations and
more time from the student.
with vector quantities, use matrices in application, and perform linear inequalities. They will efficiently use polynomial and ra-
operations on vectors and matrices. tional expressions and functions, radicals and complex num-
Language Arts 11 YEAR #60826000
bers, and exponential and logarithmic expressions and functions
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Language Arts 11 Course Fee: $5
Secondary Math II (10-11) YEAR #61212400 to model and solve mathematical problems. They will explore
The eleventh grade language arts course continues to emphasize
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Mathematics Course Fee: $10 conic sections and represent parabolic data. Throughout this
the reading and writing process. In addition, students prepare,
In Secondary Math II, students will focus on quadratic expres- course, students will make sense of problems and persevere in
plan, deliver, and evaluate formal presentations.
sions, equations, and functions, extend the set of rational num- solving them, use tools strategically, and attend to precision.
Language Arts 11 Honors YEAR #60827000 bers to the set of complex numbers, link probability and data
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Language Arts 11 Course Fee: $5 through conditional probability and independence, study similarity
This course stretches students with higher-order thinking and right triangle trigonometry, and study circles with their qua-
dratic algebraic representations.
SCIENCE
skills to enhance writing abilities through reading, ana-
lyzing, and researching novels, plays, poetry, foundational U.S. Students must earn three units of credit in Science; the HHS Science
documents, and current issues. This advanced course transitions Secondary Math II Honors (9-10) YEAR #61212500 department recommends four years of science. All science classes require
students from high school writers to college writers in preparation Graduation Credit: 1.0 Mathematics Course Fee: $10 a lab fee.
for AP Language and AP Literature. In Secondary Math II, students will focus on quadratic ex-
Astronomy (11-12) YEAR #62271000
pressions, equations, and functions, extend the set of ratio-
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40
Language Arts 12 YEAR #60839000 nal numbers to the set of complex numbers, link probability
Astronomy is the study of the position, motion, composition, and
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Language Arts 12 Course Fee: $5 and data through conditional probability and independence,
history of objects in the universe and the physical laws that gov-
The twelfth grade language arts course continues to develop study similarity and right triangle trigonometry, and study cir-
ern them. Topics include: scientific theories of the evolution of
reading and writing skills as students are introduced to a greater cles with their quadratic algebraic representations. In the
the universe; characteristics and the life cycle of stars; exploration
variety of practical and traditional literature. Students also devel- honors course, student will represent complex numbers and
of the universe; role of the Sun in our Solar System; planets;
op investigative and research skills in preparation for post-second- their operations on the complex plane, solve systems of equa-
and the orientation and position of the Earth. The second half of
ary education or employment. tions using matrices, express conic sections algebraically, rep-
this course will explore the concepts and science of Meteorology.
resent series, and use probability rules for compound events.
Language Arts 12 Honors College Prep YEAR #60402000 Biotechnology (11-12) YEAR #67928200
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Language Arts 12 Course Fee: $5 Secondary Math III (11-12) YEAR #61212600 Graduation Credit: Science or CTE Course Fee: $40
Students will learn to investigate academic texts, construct support- Graduation Credit: 1.0 Math Course Fee: $10 An exploratory course designed to create an awareness of ca-
ed interpretations and arguments for an authentic audience, and In Secondary Math III, students pull together and apply the learn- reer possibilities in the field of biotechnology. Students are in-
acquire academic habits of thought. Reading instruction will focus ing that they have from their previous courses. Students apply troduced to diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures
on developing critical reading skills for comprehension, interpreta- methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and that support bioscience research and practice. Lab fee required.
tion, and analysis. In writing, students will develop skills through conclusions from data and expand their repertoire of functions
composing with specific purpose, situation, genre, and audience in to include polynomial, rational, radical functions, logarithmic, and Biology (9-12) YEAR #62211000
mind. Students will write a variety of effective formal and informal trigonometric functions. Students will study general triangles and Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40
texts. To learn to integrate reading and writing, students will use apply their knowledge of functions and geometry to create models Biology includes the topics of ecosystems, cells, heredity, diversity,
an inquiry approach to analyze, synthesize, and make value judg- and solve contextual problems. organ systems and evolution. Students will explain biological ideas
ments regarding text and writing. This course is designed to prepare or concepts in their own word, relate them to other topics, and
students for college-level reading and writing intensive courses. Secondary Math III Honors (10-11) YEAR #61212700 apply them in new contexts. Lab Fee Required.
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Mathematics Course Fee: $10
In Secondary Math III, students pull together and apply the learn- Biology Honors (9-12) YEAR #62411000
AP English Language 11-12 YEAR#60520000
ing that they have from their previous courses. Students apply Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Language Arts Course Fee: $5
methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and Honors Biology extends the coverage of topics that include eco-
This is a college-level course in language and composition. The
conclusions from data and expand their repertoire of functions systems, cells, heredity, diversity, organ systems and evolution.
course is challenging and requires more effort than most language
to include polynomial, rational, radical functions, logarithmic, and Students will examine biological ideas or concepts in greater de-
arts courses. The course trains students to write in narrative, ex-
trigonometric functions. Students will study general triangles and tail. This course provides preparation for enrollment in AP Biology.
ploratory, expository, and argumentative forms and on a variety of
apply their knowledge of functions and geometry to create models Lab Fee Required.
subjects including personal experiences, public policies, and litera-
ture. Summer reading is required. This class may be used for and solve contextual problems. In the honors course, students
Biology Agriculture Science (11 -12) YEAR #67927000
college credit for students receiving a 3 or higher on the AP exam. perform arithmetic operations with complex numbers and repre-
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Biology or CTE Course Fee: $40
sent these operations on the complex plane, graph parametric
This course is designed to meet the requirements for biological
AP English Literature 11-12 YEAR #60530000 curves, and use permutations and combinations to compute prob-
science credit. It is a hands on way to earn biology credit with
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Language Arts 12 Course Fee: $5 abilities of compound events. Students successfully completing
an emphasis on agriculture as it relates to nursery operation and
An AP English Literature and Composition course engages stu- Secondary Math IH, IIH, and IIIH are prepared for Calculus.
landscape management. This is a TECH CENTER course taught at
dents in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative Highland High.
literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, stu- Mathematical Decision Making (11-12) YEAR #61003040
dents deepen their understanding of the ways writers use lan- Graduation Credit: 1.0 Math Course Fee: $10 AP Biology (10 -12) YEAR #62511000
guage to provide both meaning and smaller-scale elements as Mathematical Decision Making for Life includes mathematical de- Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40
the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. cision making in finance, modeling, probability and statistics, and The AP Biology course is equivalent to a two-semester college
making choices. Students will make sense of authentic problems introductory biology course and is endorsed by higher education
Concurrent English 1010 and persevere in solving them. Students will reason abstractly and enables students to pursue college-level studies while still in
Intro to Writing SEM #60610000 and quantitatively while communicating mathematics to others, high school. The four major themes or Big Ideas in AP Biology
Graduation Credit 1.0 with 3 College Credits Course Fee: $5 use appropriate tools to model mathematics, and use structure are 1. Evolution 2. Cellular Processes: Energy and Communication
Development of critical literacies: reading, writing and thinking – and regularity of reasoning to describe mathematical situations 3. Genetics and Information Transfer 4. Interactions. Throughout
using methods of knowledge-making. This class promotes aware- and solve problems. the AP Biology course students will develop advanced inquiry and
ness of rhetorical strategies as they apply to a variety of socio-cul- reasoning skills, such as designing a plan for investigations, col-
tural contexts. A semester class that satisfies Language Arts 12 AP Calculus AB (11-12) YEAR #61511000 lecting data, analyzing data, applying mathematical routines, and
full year English credit. *The Language Arts Department strongly Graduation Credit: 1.0 Mathematics Course Fee: $10 connecting concepts in and across domains. Students completing
discourages this course for any student who has taken AP English AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first semester college AP Biology will be ready for the study of advanced topics in sub-
Language. For students who have taken AP English Language, we calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral cal- sequent college courses and receive college credit based on their
recommend they continue their studies in AP English Literature. culus. The AP course covers topics in these areas, including con- AP Exam score. Students will be required to attend early morning
FEE: $5 per credit hour; one-time college application fee $40. cepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and the labs once a month.
Since this is a college course, fee waivers don’t apply. Online ap- Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The course teaches students
plications are to be completed in March and ACT score copies sent to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are rep- Chemistry (10 -12) YEAR #62221000
to college directly by the end of April. ACT Reading score of 18+ resented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40
make connections amongst these representations. Students learn Chemistry includes the topics of atoms, energy, chemical bonds,
Concurrent English 2010 SEM #60611000 how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, inter- chemical reactions and solutions. Students will develop an under
Intermediate Writing Course Fee: $5 pret results, and support conclusions. In order to receive college standing of chemical concepts and determine the relevancy of
Credit for Graduation: 1.0 Language Arts and 3 semester hours credit, students will need to register and get a minimum score on chemistry in their lives. Lab Fee Required.
of SLCC college credit. the AP Calculus AB exam. A graphing calculator is required for this
course and may be checked out if needed. (TI-Nspire (preferred), Utah Wildlife (9 -12) YEAR #62283000
Extends principles of rhetorical awareness and knowledge mak-
TI-83, 83+, 84, or 84+) In order to be successful in this course, Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40
ing introduced in English 1010 and increases the ideological en-
it is recommended that students have a B average grade from the Utah Wildlife is for students interested in understanding animals
gagement within the classroom. Interrogates socioeconomic and
previous mathematics course. and ecosystems of Utah. The curriculum has a strong foundation
political issues.
in the biological, physical, and social sciences with the focus on
FEE: $5.00 per credit hour partial tuition fee paid directly to col-
AP Calculus BC (11-12) YEAR #61512000/61242010 solving current and future issues related to conservation and
lege. Students must make Concurrent Application Online and pay
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Math Course Fee: $10 sustainability of wild animals and their habitats. This course will
$40 to college, by March (see teacher for date). No exceptions.
This course is a 2 credit course. Students needs to enroll in both focus on the local flora and fauna found in Utah. Students will
AP Calculus BC (Year #61512000) and Calculus BC Lab, titled also have the opportunity to extend their love and passion for
Creative Writing I (10 -12) YEAR #60901000
“Introductory Calculus” (Year #61242010). AP Calculus BC is the outdoors by using hands on methods. You will also build your
Graduation Credit : 1.0 Elective Course Fee: $5
roughly equivalent to both first and second semester college cal- own custom bamboo fly rod and learn to tie your own flies.
This course will include instruction in the writing of poetry, short
culus courses. It includes the content learned in AB and extends
stories, plays, essays, journals, narratives, etc. All members of the Chemistry Honors (10 -12) YEAR #62421000
to different types of equations (polar, parametric, vector-valued)
class will have an opportunity to help the literary staff select the Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40
and new topics (such as Euler’s method, integration by parts,
best pieces for the magazine. Students need only to enjoy writing Honors Chemistry provides greater detail, mathematics based,
partial fraction decomposition, and improper integrals), and
to take this course. coverage of content, which will include atoms, energy, chemical
introduces the topic of sequences and series. In order to receive
college credit, students will need to register and get a mini- bonds, chemical reactions, and solutions. This course provides
Creative Writing Adv. (11-12) YEAR #60902000 preparation for enrollment in AP Chemistry. Lab Fee Required.
mum score on the AP Calculus BC exam. A graphing calculator
Course Fee: $5 Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective or Eng 12.
is required for this course and may be checked out if needed.
All members of the class will be on the staff of the literary AP Chemistry (11-12) YEAR #62521000
(TI-Nspire (preferred), TI-83, 83+, 84, or 84+) In order to be
magazine, In Black and White, and will assist in its formulation Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40
successful in this course, it is recommended that students have a
and publication. The course will include poetry, short story; play This AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the
B average grade from the previous mathematics course.
writing, narratives, etc. There is a special emphasis on creating a general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of col-
standard of judgment for recognizing good literature. This course AP Statistics (10-12) YEAR #61501000 lege. This course is structured around the four big ideas articulat-
can supplant the 12th grade English credit. Graduation Credit: 1.0 Mathematics Course Fee: $10 ed in the curriculum framework provided by the College Board. A
The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, non-cal- special emphasis will be placed on the six science practices, which
Journalism (10 -12) YEAR #60910000 culus-based college course in statistics. The course introduces capture important aspects of the work that scientists engage in,
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective Course Fee: $5 students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, with learning objectives that combine content with inquiry and
Students enrolled in this course produce the Highland High School and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes in the reasoning skills. AP Chemistry is open to all students that have
newspaper, The Rambler. The course features an examination and AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimenta- completed a year of chemistry who wish to take part in a
rigorous and academically challenging course.
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practice of the fundamentals of news gathering, interviewing andEarth Science (9-10) YEAR #62100200 riculum will emphasize change over time, comparisons between comparisons. The goal is to move students from the Novice-High
Graduation Credit: Science Course Fee: $40 cultures, and the impact of technology and major themes. to Intermediate-Low and beyond on the ACTFL (American Coun-
The theme for Earth Science is systems as an organizing concept cil for Teaching Foreign Languages) Proficiency Pyramid
to understand life on Earth, geological change, and the interaction US History (11-12) YEAR #63221000
of atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Earth’s place in the Graduation Credit: 1.0 U.S. History French IV (11 -12)(Honors) YEAR #64213500
universe, internal structure, atmospheric processes, and reactions. This is a general survey course, with major emphasis on the post- Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective
Civil War period. Part I will study topics to include the Civil War, Focus is on the continued development of the three modes of com-
AP Environmental Science (11-12) YEAR #62533000 reconstruction of the South, industrialization of the US and the munication: Interpretive (reading and listening), Interpersonal, and
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40 labor movement, imperialism, the progressive era, and World War Presentational (writing and speaking). The course is organized the-
The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide stu- I. Part II will include the roaring twenties, the depression, World matically, with an emphasis on making cultural comparisons. The
dents with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies War II, The Cold War, civil rights,globalization, and terrorism. goal is to see growth in the Intermediate level on the ACTFL (Amer-
required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, ican Council for Teaching Foreign Languages) Proficiency Pyramid.
to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and US Government & Citizenship (10-12) SEM. #63205000
human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these Graduation Credit: 0.5 Graduation Req. AP French Language and Culture (11-12)
problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or The goal of this course is to foster informed, responsible partici- Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective YEAR #64215800
preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary; it em- pation in public life. Knowing how to be a good citizen is essential Honors Diploma: Course fulfills Honors Diploma requirements.
braces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study. Yet there to the preservation and improvement of the United States democ- AP French is a college-level course, taken for college credit.
are several major unifying constructs, or themes, that cut across racy. The student will understand ideas, protections, privileges, The AP French Language and Culture course emphasizes com-
the many topics included in the study of environmental science. structures, and economic systems that affect the life of a citizen munication (understanding and being understood by others) by
in the United States political system. applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in
Medical Anatomy & Physiology-(MAP) YEAR #67939000 real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language con-
(10 -12) Course Fee: $30 Graduation Credit: 1.0 CTE or 3rd AP United States History (11-12) YEAR #63521000 trol, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP
year science credit. A full year competency based course that Graduation Credit: 1.0 U.S. History French Language and Culture course strives not to overemphasize
explores medical and health science related occupations as well The Advanced Placement Program in United States History is grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. To best
as the study of human structure and function. Course includes designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factu- facilitate the study of language and culture communication is pri-
field trips, hands-on activities, and guest demonstrations. Areas al knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and marily in French.
of study include medical terminology, human biology, disease pro- materials in United States History. Students will be expected to
cesses, and career exploration. Recommended for anyone going assess historical materials and to weigh the evidence and inter- German I (9 -12) YEAR #64221000
into medical or associated fields. This is a required course for all pretations presented in historical scholarship. Students are ex- Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective
capstone health science courses (Nurse Assist, EMT and Medical pected to develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions, Specifically for students who have had little or no previous experi-
Asst) and East Health Professions Academy. Lab Fee Required. make judgments, and use the essay format. ence in German. Focus is on the development of the three modes
of communication: Interpretive (reading & listening), Interperson-
Physics (11 -12) YEAR #62231000 AP European History (10-12) YEAR #63531000 al, and Presentational (writing & speaking). The course is orga-
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40 Graduation Credit: 1.0 Social Stu. Elective nized thematically, w/ emphasis on making cultural comparisons.
The three topics covered in physics are matter, motion and energy. The study of European history since 1450 introduces students to The goal is to move students from the Novice-Low to Novice-Mid
Everything is part of a system, whether it is book on a table, a cog cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played and beyond on the ACTFL (American Council for Teaching Foreign
in a machine, a satellite in orbit, or a complex electrical circuit. a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. With- Languages) Proficiency Pyramid.
Physics topics will be developed around systems and the nature of out this knowledge, we would lack the context for understanding
science. Lab Fee Required. the development of contemporary institutions, the role of con- German II (9 -12) YEAR #64222000
tinuity and change in present-day society and politics, and the Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective
AP Physics I (10-12) YEAR #62531400 evolution of current forms of artistic expression and intellectual Focus is on the continued development of the three modes of
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40 discourse. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and communication: Interpretive (reading & listening), Interpersonal,
Algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students
movements, the goals of the AP program in European History are and Presentational (writing & speaking). The course is organized
cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based in-
to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal themes thematically, with an emphasis on making cultural comparisons.
vestigations as they explore these topics: kinematics, dynamics,
in modern European History, (b) an ability to analyze historical The goal is to move students from the Novice-Mid to Novice-High
circular motion and gravitation,energy, momentum, simple har-
evidence and historical interpretation, and (c) an ability to express and beyond on the ACTFL (American Council for Teaching Foreign
monic motion, torque and rotational motion, electric charge and
historical understanding in writing. Languages) Proficiency Pyramid.
electric force, DC circuits, and mechanical waves and sound. Stu-
dents should take this course if they are interested in understand- Sociology I (10 -12) SEMESTER #63244000 German III (9 -12) (Honors) YEAR #64223400
ing the world around them while not being afraid of struggling with Graduation Credit: 0.5 Social Stu. Elective Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective
difficult concepts and applications. Taking this course will ensure Sociology is the study of society or human groups. In order to Focus is on the continued development of the three modes of
that students will have a solid foundation in the basic principles of understand society we must be able to shift from one perspec- communication: Interpretive (reading & listening), Interpersonal,
physical science to gain deeper understanding of the phenomena tive to another and to see the world through the eyes of others. and Presentational (writing & speaking). The course is organized
observed in whichever field they choose to pursue. A very detailed The study of sociology helps us make connections between hu- thematically, with an emphasis on making cultural comparisons.
course description can be found on the College Board web page. man behavior and society. It helps us understand the processes The goal is to move students from the Novice-High to Intermedi-
that have shaped the features we observe around us today, as ate-Low and beyond on the ACTFL (American Council for Teaching
AP Physics II (11-12) YEAR #62541000
well as the ways those features may be different tomorrow. This Foreign Languages) Proficiency Pyramid
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40
Algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students course will explore the way social interaction influences person-
ality development, adolescence and deviant behavior in society. German IV (11-12) (Honors) YEAR #64224300
cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based in- Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective
vestigations as they explore these topics: fluids, thermodynamics, Sports Psychology (10-12) SEMESTER #63243010 Focus is on the continued development of the three modes of
electrical (force, field, and potential), electric circuits, magnetism Graduation Credit: 0.5 Social Stu. Elective communication: Interpretive (reading & listening), Interpersonal,
and electromagnetic induction, geometric and physical optics, and Sport Psychology is a vibrant branch of the larger psychologi- and Presentational (writing & speaking). The course is organized
quantum, atomic & nuclear physics. The fields presented in this cal discipline. It is the branch of psychology which deals with thematically, with an emphasis on making cultural comparisons.
class are more abstract in nature and less widely understood than
the study and application of the psychological principles that The goal is to see growth in the Intermediate level on the ACTFL
in Physics I. Taking this course will ensure that students will be
enhance athletic performance. The concepts taught in this class (American Council for Teaching Foreign Languages) Proficiency
able to be interesting conversationalists in the vast majority of
will be beneficial in athletic competitions, exercise environments, Pyramid.
dinner parties as well as having a solid foundation in advanced
and other physical performance based activities. The focus of
principles of physical science to gain deeper understanding of the AP German (12) YEAR #64226100
this class is to teach you how to strengthen your mind and con-
phenomena observed in whichever field they choose to pursue. Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective
trol your emotions so that you can improve your performance in
these types of situations. The concepts learned in this class will College-level course, taken for college credit. Emphasizes com-
AP Physics C (11-12) YEAR #62531610
not only prepare you for athletic competitions, but for any type munication (understanding and being understood by others) by
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Science Course Fee: $40
of performance situation such as drama, dance, etc. applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in
Mechanics course is equivalent to a one-semester, calculus-based,
real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language
college-level physics course. It is especially appropriate for stu-
Psychology I (10-12) SEMESTER #63241000 control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. This
dents planning to specialize or major in physical science or en-
Graduation Credit: 0.5 Social Stu. Elective course strives not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the
gineering. The course explores topics such as kinetics, Newton’s
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and be- expense of communication. To best facilitate the study of lan-
laws (of motion, work, energy and power), systems of particles
havior. Throughout this course, students will be introduced to guage and culture communication is primarily in German.
and linear momentum, circular motion and rotation, and oscilla-
the multiple sub-fields of psychology. Psychology examines the
tions & gravitation. Introductory differential an integral calculus is Spanish I (9 -12) YEAR #64251000
used throughout the course. A very detailed course description can processes of learning, human development, social behaviors, ab-
normal behaviors, therapy and treatment styles, etc. Additionally Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective
be found on https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse. (This course is not designed for native or heritage speakers. The
students will explore various aspects of human behavior using
Zoology (11-12) YEAR #62251000 theories of personality, aspects of thought processes, states of Language Department recommends that native or heritage speak-
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective Course Fee: $40 consciousness, causes of motivation and emotion, and the basic ers register for Spanish II, III, or IV, depending on their expe-
Surveys the animal kingdom. Detailed study of representative tenements of mental illness. This course is designed to intro- rience with the language. It is suggested students speak with
organisms is made to illustrate structural advancements as they duce students to psychology as a social science as we review the Department Chair to ensure the best placement.) Spanish I
appear in the animal kingdom. Issues relating to wildlife manage- experiments, apply theories to the world around us, and learn is a basic language course specifically for students who have had
ment and natural history of the vertebrates will be stressed. Lab the history of this unique subject. no previous experience in Spanish. The course focuses on the
work and dissection is involved. Lab Fee Required. development of the three modes of communication: Interpretive
Latin American Studies (10-12) SEMESTER #63940000 (reading and listening), Interpersonal, and Presentational (writ-
See IB Program Courses for descriptions: Graduation Credit: 0.5 Social Stu. Elective ing and speaking). The course is organized thematically, with an
IB Biology HL Course Fee: $40 YEAR #62514400 Latin American Studies is a half year social studies elective emphasis on making cultural comparisons. The goal is to move
IB Biology HL2 Course Fee: $40 YEAR #62514410 course in which students learn about history, culture and identity students from the Novice-Low to Novice-Mid on the ACTFL (Amer-
IB Chemistry SL2 Course Fee: $40 YEAR #62522020 formation through a Latin American Studies context. The study ican Council for Teaching Foreign Languages) Proficiency Pyramid.
of any history requires students to think about the past and
apply it to our world today. To do that, we need to look through Spanish II (9 -12) YEAR #64252000
SOCIAL STUDIES a lens that recognizes America’s roots and look beyond public Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective
(The Language Department recommends that native or heritage
opinion and/or propaganda to see what was truly happening.
Class readings and assignments will be based upon text describ- speakers register for Spanish II, III, or IV, depending on their
No Course Fees for Social Studies.
ing the legal, political, economic, migratory, and social history of experience with the language. It is suggested students speak
Latin Americans. Such insight from a particularly Latino perspec- with the Department Chair to ensure the best placement.) Span-
AP Psychology (11-12) YEAR #63535000
tive should motivate and help us to more effectively steer our ish II focuses on the continued development of the three modes
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Social Studies Elective
community, country and world towards a more just and equal of communication:
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behavior.
society. Spanish II cont’d: Interpretive (reading and listening), Interper-
Throughout this course, students will be introduced to psychology
sonal, and Presentational (writing and speaking). The course
through our examination of the processes of learning, cognition,
See IB Program Courses for descriptions: is organized thematically, with an emphasis on making cultural
development, social behaviors, research methods, abnormal be-
IB History of the Americas HL / IB Theory of Knowledge comparisons. The goal is to move students from the Novice-Mid
haviors, and other facets of psychology. Students will be encour-
to Novice-High on the ACTFL (American Council for Teaching
aged to think critically, ask questions, and work with one another
Foreign Languages) Proficiency Pyramid.
to master basic psychology. This course is designed to get you ex-
cited about and interested in the field of psychology, assist you in
the transition from high school level coursework to that of college
WORLD LANGUAGE Spanish III Honors (9 -12) YEAR #64253400
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective
level work, and help you prepare for the AP Psychology exam. This department offers a great variety of skill levels in the studies of Honors Diploma: Course fulfills Honors Diploma requirements.
French, German, and Spanish. Native speakers are encouraged to take (The Language Department recommends that native or heritage
World Geography (9-10) SEMESTER #63902100
upper level courses. No Course Fees for World Language speakers register for Spanish II, III, or IV, depending on their
Graduation Credit: 0.5 Geography for Life
experience with the language. It is suggested students speak with
This course is designed to introduce students to the physical and French I (9-12) YR #64211000 the Department Chair to ensure the best placement.) Spanish III
cultural patterns of the world. Geographic study includes mapping Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective Honors focuses on the continued development of the three modes
skills, the interaction between people and their environment, and French I is a basic language course specifically for students who of communication: Interpretive (reading and listening), Interper-
the political and economic systems that they develop. have had little or no previous experience in French. The course sonal, and Presentational (writing and speaking). The course is
focuses on the development of the three modes of communi- organized thematically, with an emphasis on making cultural com-
AP Geography (9,10,12) YEAR #63592000
cation: Interpretive (reading and listening), Interpersonal, and parisons. The goal is to move students from the Novice-High to
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Social Studies/Elective
Presentational (writing and speaking). The course is organized Intermediate-Low on the ACTFL (American Council for Teaching
AP Geography introduces students to the systematic study of pat-
thematically, with an emphasis on making cultural comparisons. Foreign Languages) Proficiency Pyramid, however it is not un-
terns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use,
The goal is to move students from the Novice-Low to Novice-Mid common for it to take more than one school year to move up to
and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students learn to employ spatial
and beyond on the ACTFL (American Council for Teaching For- the Intermediate level. Students entering the course above the
concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socio-eco-
eign Languages) Proficiency Pyramid. Novice-High level will work to move up on level on the ACTFL
nomic organization and its environmental consequences. They
also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their French II (9 -12) YEAR #64212000 Proficiency Pyramid.
research and applications. Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective Spanish IV HONORS YEAR #64254300
Focus is on the continued development of the three modes of Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective
World History I & II (10) YR #63902500/#63902600
communication: Interpretive (reading and listening), Interper- Honors Diploma: Course fulfills Honors Diploma requirements.
Graduation Credit: 1.0 World Civilizations
sonal, and Presentational (writing and speaking). The course (The Language Department recommends that native or heritage
This course studies the increasing interrelationship of the world’s
is organized thematically, with an emphasis on making cultural speakers register for Spanish II, III, or IV, depending on their
peoples. It includes examples of scientific, artistic, religious, and
comparisons. The goal is to move students from the Novice-Mid experience with the language. It is suggested students speak
technological aspects of human behavior.
to Novice-High and beyond on the ACTFL (American Council for with the Department Chair to ensure the best placement.) Span-
AP World History (10 -12) YEAR #63536000 Teaching Foreign Languages) Proficiency Pyramid. ish IV focuses on the continued development of the three modes
Graduation Credit: 1.0 World Civ, Social Studies, & Elective of communication: Interpretive (reading and listening), Interper-
French III Honors (9 -12) YEAR #64213400
This course will cover major themes and developments in the his- sonal, and Presentational (writing and speaking). The course is
Graduation Credit: 1.0 Elective
tories of major world civilizations from c. 1200 CE to the present. organized thematically, with an emphasis on making cultural com-
Focus is on the continued development of the three modes of
It will be similar to other AP History courses in terms of developing parisons. The goal is to see growth in the Intermediate level on
communication: Interpretive (reading and listening), Interper-
reading and writing skills in order to prepare students for the de- the ACTFL (American Council for Teaching Foreign Languages)
sonal, and Presentational (writing and speaking). The course
mands of college. However, instead of national histories, the cur-
is organized thematically, with an emphasis on making cultural Proficiency Pyramid. 5You can also read
