9th Grade Course Selections for Athens Drive High School 2015-2016
ENGLISH
Required:
10212X0
10215X0
10142X0
10152X0
10252XOD
10312X0G
10322X0B
English I
Honors English I
43032X0
43035X0
English Electives:
Speech I
Speech II (prereq: Speech I)
Creative Writing I
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Newspaper I (Pre-Req: A or B in 8 grade
language Arts)
Newspaper II
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (Year-long
courses)
MATHEMATICS
21032X0
Foundations of Math IA and Common Core
Math IB
27102X0
Special Topics in Mathematics (Students take
prior to H Math II if they want to build a
deeper foundation for Math II H)
Honors Math II
Honors Math III
Pre-Calculus (Honors)
SCIENCE
33212X0
35012X0
35015X0
Honors Biology
Earth Science/ Environmental Science
Honors Earth Science/ Environmental Science
STEM FOUNDATIONAL COURSE
Please see the STEM Course sequencing charts for STEM courses/ Application
required for STEM Academy. Please see the ADHS web site for more
information about STEM
35012X0W
ESL I: Part I
ESL I: Part II
ESL II: Part I
ESL II: Part II
ESL III: Part I
ESL III: Part II
10382X02
10382X03
10382X04
10382X05
10382X06
10382X07
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS:
Math I (Semester-long)
20502X0/
201032X0B
22015X0
23015X0
24035X0
SOCIAL STUDIES
World History
Honors World History
Students may place into Intermediate or proficient arts courses
based on auditions, portfolios or other proficiency assessments.
Students should contact the appropriate department for inquiries
about placing into a higher level.
Band
52562X0AF
525620AS
Band II- Intermediate (Fall and Spring)usually both semesters
Orchestra
52402X0AS
52412X0AF
52412X0AS
Beginning Strings (Spring only)
Orchestra- Intermediate (Fall)
Orchestra Intermediate (Spring)
Theatre Arts
53152X0A
53612X0A
Theatre Arts I- Beginning
Technical Theater I* -Theater Arts
Specialization (Beginning)
* Requires after school transportation and after school time commitment
54152X0A
Visual Arts
Art I- Beginning
STEM H Earth Science
Choral Music
WORLD LANGUAGES COURSES
*Students are strongly encouraged to begin World Language courses in 10th
grade year; students can sign up for level I language courses, but priority is
given to rising 10-12 graders.
12422X0
11422X0
11022X0
Latin II
Spanish II
French II
Level II course are for students who have completed the equivalent of level I in
Middle School.
63022X0
62022X0A
62022X0J
64012X0
52302X0A
52312X0A
Healthful Living I
Weight Training I
Freshman Team Sports I
Sports Medicine I (Prerequisite/co-requisite:
Biology)
00012X0BF
0012X0BS
00012X0AF
00012X0AF
10012X0AF
10012X0AS
0012X0MF
0012X0MS
00012X0WF
00012X0WS
Mixed Chorus: Vocal Music Beginning
(Fall) and Vocal Music Intermediate
(Spring)
SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES
CURRICLUM ASSISTANCE COURSES
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9 Grade Curriculum Assistance (Fall)
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9 Curriculum Assistance (Spring)
Curriculum Assistance (BST/Fall)
Curriculum Assistance (BST/Spring)
Introduction to Communication Skills Fall
Introduction to Communication Skills
Spring
Curriculum Assistance (HI)
Curriculum Assistance (HI)
Curriculum Assistance (AU)- Fall
Curriculum Assistance (AU)- Spring
ATHENS DRIVE HIGH SCHOOL
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
2014-2015 9TH GRADE COURSE LIST
As part of our curriculum enhancements at Athens Drive, students are strongly encouraged to concentrate in a Career Cluster. We
offer the following Career Cluster options at Athens Drive:
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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Business Management & Administration
Finance
Health Science
Hospitality and Tourism
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Human Services
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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The following courses are available to 9 graders
BM102X0
BM202X0
FA312X0
FI512X0
FE602X0
HU102X0
IAA112X0
IC612X0
FN412X0
FH202X0
MICROSOFT ITA (Word, PowerPoint and Publisher)
MICROSOFT ITA (Access and Excel)
APPAREL DEVELOPMENT I
INTERIOR DESIGN I
PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
TH
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HEALTH TEAM RELATIONS (9 and 10 GRADE ONLY)
INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
DRAFTING I
FOODS I*
INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY*
BF102X0
MM512X0
BF102X0
PERSONAL FINANCE
MARKETING
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE
* CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM: Athens Drive has a Culinary Arts Program for students interested in studying Culinary
Arts more deeply. In the program students take a series of courses (Foods I, Intro to Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts I
and Culinary Arts II). Successful completion of the program can lead to industry certification. Freshmen interested
in pursuing the Culinary Arts Pathway should register for both Foods I and Culinary Arts to ensure scheduling in the
program.
Students who successfully complete the curriculum can take selected Microsoft certification exams at no expense to the
students. Taking the exam is not a requirement for students to earn a course credit, but an opportunity to earn an industry
certification while in high school.
OCCUPATIONAL COURSE OF STUDY
(OCS students can take CTE courses more than once for credit.
MSITA: WORD, POWERPOINT, PUBLISHER
MULTIMEDIA WEBPAGE DESIGN
APPAREL DEVELOPMENT I
PARENTING & CHILD DEVELOPMENT
FOODS I-FUNDAMENTALS
HEALTH TEAM RELATIONS
MARKETING
CORE AND SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
INTROUDUCTION TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
DRAFTING I
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Jeremy Parrish, STEM Assistant Principal | [email protected]
Athens Drive High School is proud to offer several programs as Curriculum Enhancements to
our already strong Academic Programs. Students who are interested in these programs
should contact the Coordinator for each program. Their information is listed below. Athens
Drive has a STEM Academy, and students have the opportunity to study in either the Energy
and Sustainability Academy or the Health Science Academy. Students are asked to make a
decision about the academy they wish to choose in their Freshman year. Please go to the
Athens Drive web site, and click on “ADHS STEM Academy” Link under Jaguar Headlines.
This link will take you to the application. (see reverse side for complete course outline).
STEM Academy Courses for 9th Graders
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STEM Earth Science (Required- Intro to STEM)*
STEM English I
STEM World History
Math based on level of Math
Foundational Course: Drafting I, Multimedia Webpage Design, Intro to Graphic
Communications, Art I or Health Team Relations
* Students may also take AP Environmental Science after Chemistry. AP Environmental Science is highly recommended,
especially for Energy and Sustainability
The STEM Academy of Energy and Sustainability
Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy of
Energy and Sustainability is a program designed for students who have a
desire to study concepts of applied engineering, math and science with
integration of technology The STEM Program focuses on a rigorous course
of study, applied technology and critical/independent thinking to focus
Energy and Sustainability. STEM students take a series of courses
throughout high school that will focus on a hands-on, investigative
approach across all disciplines. Students will have the opportunities to
explore careers in the STEM field and work with our partners in business
and academics to extend the classroom experience beyond the walls of the
classroom.
STEM Coordinator: Kristen Thomas, [email protected]
The Health Science Career Academy
The Health Science Career Academy is a program that is part of both our Career
Technical Education Program and STEM. Students in the Health Science Career
Academy will have the opportunity to explore relevant courses in the Health
Sciences field. Students receive practical, hands-on instruction from introduction to
healthcare (Health Team Relations) to specific college-level courses at Wake Tech or
on-line. The Health Science Career Academy is a great place for students who may
be interested in future careers in healthcare including doctors, nurses, pharmacy
technicians, EMT Specialists, or any other healthcare related field. Students in the
Health Science Career Academy will also have the opportunity to work with
professionals through a required internship.
Career Academy Director: Betsy Laffan, [email protected]
STEM Program at Athens Drive HS
Focus Area
HumanitiesEnglish
Technology/
Engineering
Sequence/
Focus Area
9th
STEM English I
(Academic or Honors)
STEM World History (Academic or
Honors)
Digital Media
Engineering OR
Architecture
(Choose One)
Open Elective
Drafting I
Information
Technology
Math Sequence
Option One
Math Sequence
Option Two
Science
Sequence One*
Science
Sequence
Option Two
Health Science
Sequence for
Science
Extension
Opportunities
Introduction to
Information
Technology
Visual Arts
Art I
Graphic
Intro to Graphic
Communication Communications
Health Sciences
Health Team
Relations
Common Core Math II OR Special
Topics w/ Common Core Math II
Foundations of Math IA and
Common Core Math IB OR Common
Core Math I (Sem)
STEM Earth Science (Academic or
Honors)
STEM Earth Science (Required)
(Academic or Honors)
10th
STEM English II
(Academic or Honors)
STEM American History I
(Academic or Honors) OR
AP Human Geography
(Choose One)
Digital Media I
Drafting II / Engineering
OR Drafting II
Architecture
Networking I OR
Computer Engineering I
11th
STEM English III (Academic or
Honors) or AP English III
STEM American History
II(Academic or Honors) OR AP
US History
(Choose One)
Advanced Digital Media
Drafting III Engineering OR
Drafting II/ Architecture
Art II
Digital File Preparation
Art III
Print Advertising and Design
Health Science I
Health Science II
Advanced Health Science Course
Common Core Math III
Pre-Calculus or AFM or
Essentials for College Math
Common Core Math II
and Common Core Math
III
STEM Biology and STEM
Chemistry (Academic or
Honors)
STEM Biology
Pre-Calculus or AFM or
Essentials for College Math
AP Calculus AB and BC OR Advanced
Math/Science Option: AP Comp Sci (2
credits), Math Analysis OR AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB and BC OR Advanced
Math/Science Option: AP Comp Sci (2
credits), Math Analysis OR AP Statistics
OR AP Biology OR AP Chemistry AND AP
Environmental Science (Required)
Earth Science
(Academic or Honors)
STEM Biology and STEM
Chemistry
Free Elective(s)
World Language I and II
Participation in STEM-related
activities are required
Participation in STEMrelated activities are
required
Networking II OR Computer
Engineering 2^^
H Physics + Elective OR AP
Physics 1 + AP Physics 2
12th
STEM English IV (Academic or Honors) or AP
English IV
STEM Civics and Economics(Academic or
Honors)
Advanced Research Class (for all areas
except Health Sciences)
^^ Students in the Information Technology
Pathway may elect to take Intro to Computer
Science and AP Computer Science instead of
the NET and CET Pathway. (Students must
have completed Math II before taking Intro to
Computer Science and AP Computer
Science.)
Physical Science/ STEM
Chemistry
H Physics STEM
Anatomy and Physiology
(Health Science)
Optional upper level Science courses;
suggested: AP Biology or AP Chemistry
Arts Course STEM Visual Arts
Free Elective
Recommended
Job Shadowing and Business and Industry Partnership Required for Culminating
STEM Projects; a 135 hour internship is required the Health Science Academy
* There are several different Science Sequences for students based on their readiness, interest and preparation. STEM students will have the opportunity to work with our staff to determine the level of science
classes he or she needs to fulfill the science requirements
# AP Environmental Science or H Earth Science will be required for graduation.