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Curriculum
SULLIVAN HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTIONS, 2008-2009 Course selections offered during the 2008-2009 school year are provided below: *** ART *** 91510 Art I – Basic art instruction that incorporates art history, art theory, art production and art criticism. 90210 Studio Drawing and Painting 91810 Art Connected 90410 Ceramics - Production of ceramic objects and discussion of ceramic objects as artifacts and their role in the history of world cultures. Prerequisite: Art I and teacher recommendation. Elective credit only. *** COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY *** 71910 Computer Info Tech - To introduce students to computers and applications, to develop keyboarding techniques, and to develop students’ understanding of features of Windows and Windows applications and the Internet. *** ENGLISH *** 13110 English I R – Survey of literature. Determined by counselors upon entry to Sullivan H.S. Must be taken concurrently with World Studies. 15110 English I H – Survey of literature Determined by counselors upon entry to Sullivan H.S. Must be taken concurrently with World Studies. 13120 English II R - Study of American literature. Prerequisite: completion of English I. Should be taken concurrently with U.S. History. 15120 English II H - Study of American literature. Prerequisite: completion of English I. Should be taken concurrently with U.S. History. Teacher recommendation. 13130 English III R - Study of British literature. Prerequisite: completion of English II. 15130 English III H - Study of British literature. Prerequisite: completion of English II. Should be taken concurrently with M. W. History. Teacher recommendation 13140 English IV R - Study of world literature. Prerequisite: Completion of English III. 15140 English IV H - Study of world literature. Attempts to teach the student how to write unified, coherent, clear, and concise compositions. Emphasis on college writing. Must be taken with C.A.H. 25819. Prerequisite: Completion of English III and teacher recommendation. 08210 Composition and Rhetoric for College A.C.T. Prep (English and Reading) – Class is for true juniors next year who need help improving A.C.T. scores. Elective credit only. 13210 Journalism - Designed for students who would like to work on production of the school newspaper and principal's newsletter as well as improve their writing skills. Students must be responsible, willing to meet deadlines, and able to work well with others. Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior or senior standing. Elective credit only. 13310 Drama - Reading and dramatizations of plays. Elective credit only. 13320 Drama II – Successful completion of Drama I Elective credit only. 14210 Topics in Literature - Transition class for ESL. The forms of literature read are short story, drama, non-fiction, poetry, and the novel. Expository, narrative, and persuasive essays are taught. Research process is taught. Different speaking skills are highlighted. Elective credit only. 14910 Business English - Course combines knowledge of proper English grammatical skills, as it is used in effective written communication, with technology. The computer will be used to produce various documents used in communication. Students will compose the following: sales presentations, memos, letters, resumes etc. Reading of business publications will also be done so that students are exposed to information related to current business practices. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Elective credit only. 16310 Creative Writing (H) – Students write and work is published in a literary journal at the end of the year. Elective credit only. 18710 Teen Literature - Involves the reading of literature, plays, and poems. Discussions, vocabulary work, and basic writing skills are emphasized. Elective credit only. 16910 Written/Oral Communication I (LEP) – This class is taught in conjunction with ESL II. Students do grammar, read anthologies, practice oral English language with questions and must demonstrate understanding and fluency in oral and written communication. Elective credit only. 16920 Written/Oral Communication II (LEP) – This class is taught in conjunction with ESL III. Students do phonics and dictionary work, construct sentences for expository essays, and work on presentation skills and seminars. Elective credit only. 19510 Film Study (H) – The study of the different types of film genre. Students write essays comparing the various genres. Recommendation required. See Mr. Berrol. Elective credit only. 19610 Humanities/English H - Geared for the student who enjoys reading a variety of classical literature and studying related history. Art, music, and philosophy are the vehicles used for the study of English and history in this course. The student must be able to attend a number of field trips, which may extend beyond the regular school day. Student participation is very important. Emphasis on analytic and creative writing. Prerequisite: Senior standing and completion of English IIIR. Recommendation from Ms. Thomson- LeGrand or Ms. Castro only. Please send interested students to either for interview. Must be taken with Humanities/History 29610. 17510 A.P. English Language – This course focuses on British Literature and language. Students are eligible to take the Advanced Placement Test in May. Prerequisite: Writing sample required as well as junior standing. 17110 A.P. English Literature - This course focuses on world literature and expository writing skills necessary for college. Students are eligible to take the Advanced Placement Test in May. Prerequisite: Writing sample required as well as senior standing. 18510 ESL I - Determined by ESL counselor upon entry to Sullivan H.S. To use greetings and leave-takings, to use classroom language, to understand basic classroom instruction, and to say the letters of the alphabet. 18620 ESL II - Determined by ESL counselor upon entry to Sullivan H.S. To enable the student to use greetings and introductions, to use frequency verbs with the simple present tense, to use count and non-count nouns, to use sequence of adjectives, and to make associations. 18630 ESL III - Determined by ESL counselor upon entry to Sullivan H.S. To be able to speculate about the future and discuss cause and effect, to learn present perfect progressive tense, to perceive and produce the unstressed word in spoken language and to write summaries. *** HISTORY *** 23210 World Geography (LEP) - Students will be expected to use maps, globes, and other graphic tools successfully to acquire and process geographic information. Elective credit only. 23110 World Studies R – Survey of world history. Determined by counselors upon entry to Sullivan H.S. Must be taken concurrently with English I. 23117 World Studies (LEP) - Survey of world history. Determined by counselors upon entry to Sullivan. 25110 World Studies H – Survey of world history. Determined by counselors upon entry to Sullivan H.S. Must be taken concurrently with English I. 23610 US History R - Study of American history. Should be taken with English II. Prerequisite: World Studies. 23617 US History (LEP) - Study of American history. 25610 US History H - Study of American history. Should be taken with English II. Prerequisite: World Studies and teacher recommendation 20710 Psychology - Designed to introduce students to the vast and diverse field of psychology. Elective credit only. 23410 Modern World History R – This course introduces the student to the achievements and failures of the existing western-influenced global structure through a loose chronology of study centered around the development of western civilization and its effect upon the world. Elective credit only. 25410 Modern World History H - This course introduces the student to the achievements and failures of the existing western-influenced global structure through a loose chronology of study centered around the development of western civilization and its effect upon the world. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation. Elective credit only. 23910 Economics R - Study of business organization, industry characteristics, money, and interest rates. Elective credit only. 25810 Contemporary American History H – This course covers the achievements and failures of North America in the twentieth century and its economic, industrial, military, political, and Social global influence. Prerequisite: Must be taken with English IV H and teacher recommendation. Elective credit only. 28010 Law In American Society - This course provides practical information and problem solving opportunities that help students develop the knowledge and skills necessary for survival in our law-saturated society. The curriculum includes case studies, mock trials, role-playing, small group exercises, and visual anaylsis activities. Elective credit only. 29010 African American History - This is a survey course with a concentration on the twentieth century. Topics are developed chronologically. Elective credit only. 29610 Humanities/Social Studies H - Analyze and respond to the relationships between form and content in a variety of texts representative of various cultures, societies, eras, and ideas, making required connections within and across texts. Prerequisite: Senior standing and completion of English IIIR. Recommendation from Ms. Thomson-LeGrand or Ms. Gross only. Please send interested students to either for interview. Must be taken with Humanities/English 19610. Elective credit only. 27610 AP US History -This course is meant to be the equivalent of a freshman college course and can earn students college credit. It covers the age of exploration and discovery to the present. Prerequisite: Writing sample and personal interview required as well as senior standing. Must be taken concurrently with A.P. English 17110. See Ms. Hogan or Ms. Campe-Montcalm. *** MATHEMATICS *** 43310 Algebra R - Determined by counselors upon entry to Sullivan H.S. This course enables the student to represent and translate algebraic quantities and relationships through the use of diagram, models, tables, graphs, words, symbols, equations, inequalities, and matrices. 43317 Algebra (LEP) - Determined by counselors upon entry to Sullivan H.S. This course enables the student to represent and translate algebraic quantities and relationships through the use of diagram, models, tables, graphs, words, symbols, equations, inequalities, and matrices. 45310 Algebra H - Determined by counselors upon entry to Sullivan H.S. This course enables the student to represent and translate algebraic quantities and relationships through the use of diagram, models, tables, graphs, words, symbols, equations, inequalities, and matrices. 43410 Geometry R - Enables the student to use geometric methods to analyze, categorize, and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes, and space. 43417 Geometry (LEP) - Enables the student to use geometric methods to analyze, categorize, and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes, and space. For ESL students only 45410 Geometry H - Enables the student to use geometric methods to analyze, categorize, and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes, and space. Prerequisite:Teacher recommendation. 43210 Advanced Algebra w/Trig R - Enables the student to identify and apply functions (e.g. exponential, inverse, radical, quadratic, higher degree polynomial, rational, parametric, polar, logarithmic, trigonometric, step, and piece-wise) to describe numerical relationships. 45210 Advanced Algebra w/Trig H - Enables the student to identify and apply functions (e.g. exponential, inverse, radical, quadratic, higher degree polynomial, rational, parametric, polar, logarithmic, trigonometric, step, and piece-wise) to describe numerical relationships. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation. 41410 Advanced Math Graphic Calculations - Students solve real world math problems using q-basic computer programs. A.C.T. prep class in math. Elective credit only. 46810 Precalculus - Students learn advanced trigonometry, probability functions, imaginary numbers, and logarithms. Elective credit only. 47410 A.P. Statistics 45710 College Algebra/Anlyt Geometry (H) - Students use a variety of functions (e.g. exponential, inverse, radical, quadratic, and higher degree polynomial, rational, parametric, polar, logarithmic, trigometric, step, and piece-wise) to describe number patterns, to represent graphically real world situations, and to answer questions about them. Elective credit only. *** MUSIC *** 93810 Beginning Band - This class shows students how to hold their instruments, once it is determined which instrument they are suited to play, the proper method for installing the reed or mouthpiece, and correct lip placement to produce a sound. 94810 Intermediate Band - Continuation of beginning band enabling the student to perform in the concert band. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation or audition. 95810 Advanced Band I - This class is for the experienced student musician. The ideal individual should have at least one or more years of concert band performance. Prerequisite: Intermediate Band or audition. Elective credit only. 95820 Advanced Band II - This class is for the experienced student musician. The ideal individual should have at least one or more years of concert band performance. Prerequisite: Intermediate Band or audition. Elective credit only. 95510 General Music - Observing musical instruments; listening to live and recorded musical performances; gaining knowledge of music literature and history through an interdisciplinary approach, which will include components of social studies, art, science, mathematics, and literature. 96010 Piano I – Designed to develop skills in reading and recognizing the signs and symbols of musical notation; to demonstrate an understanding of basic keyboard skills; to demonstrate correct use of right-hand/left-hand technical drills; to recognize and correctly identify notes on the staff with related keys on the piano; to perform simple exercise and beginning pieces with correct notes and accurate counting. 97510 Steel Drum Band I 97520 Steel Drum Band II *** PHYSICAL EDUCATION *** 99010 PE and Health I - Offers swimming, weight training, recreational sports, aerobics, first aid, and personal and community health. 99020 PE II - Offers swimming, weight training, baseball, softball, basketball, floor hockey and Driver’s education. 99030 PE III - Offers swimming, weight training, baseball, softball, basketball, and floor hockey. Elective credit only. 99040 PE IV -Offers swimming, weight training, baseball, softball, basketball, and floor hockey. Elective credit only. *** SCIENCE *** 33917 Environmental Science (LEP) - Determined by counselors upon entry to Sullivan H.S. Follows curriculum delineated by the state goals. For ESL students only. 33216 Biology (LEP) - Follows curriculum delineated by the state goals. For ESL students only. 33210 Biology R - Follows curriculum delineated by the state goals. 35210 Biology H - Follows curriculum delineated by the state goals. 33410 Chemistry R - Identifying and measuring matter, writing chemical reactions and calculating quantities needed in reactions, identifying chemical and physical behaviors of matter, and using atomic structures to explain bonding and behavior of acids and bases. Prerequisite: Completion of Biology. 35410 Chemistry H - Identifying and measuring matter, writing chemical reactions and calculating quantities needed in reactions, identifying chemical and physical behaviors of matter, and using atomic structures to explain bonding and behavior of acids and bases. Prerequisite: Completion of Biology and teacher recommendation. 33310 Physics - The study of kinematics, forces, dynamics, law of gravity, fluid mechanics, electricity, magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: Completion of Biology and Chemistry. 37210 AP Biology - This course is meant to be the equivalent of a freshman college course and can earn students college credit. It covers molecules, cells, cellular energetics, heredity and evolution, molecular genetics, evolutionary biology, and organisms and populations. Prerequisite: Completion of Biology and Chemistry or Physics and teacher recommendation. 37410 AP Chemistry - The equivalent of a general chemistry course taken during first year of college. The student is expected to spend at least five hours a week in unsupervised individual study. Prerequisite: Completion of Chemistry and Advanced Algebra/Trig and teacher recommendation. *** WORLD LANGUAGES *** 53210 French I R - Development of pronunciation and vocabulary building, conjugation of verbs, numbers, greetings and colors, and discussion of French culture. 53220 French II R - Perfecting oral, reading, and writing skills, mastery of certain grammar constructions, and awareness of cultural patterns of French speaking countries. Prerequisite: French I. 53230 French III R - Mastery of oral, reading, and writing skills and mastery of certain grammatical constructions. Prerequisite: French II and teacher recommendation. Elective credit only. 53240 French IV R - Mastery of oral, reading, and writing skills and mastery of certain grammatical constructions. Prerequisite: French III and teacher recommendation. Elective credit only. 53810 Spanish I R - Development of pronunciation and vocabulary building, conjugation of verbs, numbers, greetings and colors, and discussion of Spanish culture. 53820 Spanish II R -The students will demonstrate knowledge in the four primary language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Review of Spanish I and movement to more advanced material. Prerequisite: Spanish I. 53830 Spanish III R -The students will demonstrate knowledge in the four primary language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will also study Spanish grammar and Spanish literature. Prerequisite: Spanish II and teacher recommendation. Elective credit only. 53840 Spanish IV R - To bring students from the novice level of oral proficiency to the intermediate level where they can create with language, participate in progressively more challenging conversations, and communicate successfully in basic survival situations. Prerequisite: Spanish III and teacher recommendation. Elective credit only. 54810 Spanish for Spanish Speaking I - In detail study of history and current events of Latino cultures, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and accent marks and introduction to literary analysis of poetry, short stories, and the novel. 54820 Spanish for Spanish Speaking II - Comprises advanced verb tense, double object pronouns, and reflexive verbs, introduction to the subjunctive, advanced reading level in Hispanic literature, and study of famous men and heroes through the 20th century in Spain and South America. Prerequisite: Spanish for Spanish Speaking I. 54830 Spanish for Spanish Speaking III - This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Spanish Language exam. A 3, 4 or 5 on the exam awards the student AP credit. Prerequisite: Spanish for Spanish Speaking II. Elective credit only. 57810 AP Spanish |
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