South Windsor High School 2015 – 2016 SUPPLEMENTAL Program of Studies SOUTH WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL 161 Nevers Road South Windsor, Connecticut 06074 (860) 648‐5000 Administration Daniel P. Sullivan III ..................................................................................... Principal Robyn Ongley…………………………………………………………………………………………. Interim Associate Principal Mitchell C. Orkin, Ed.D ................................................................................ Associate Principal Frank Rizzuto ............................................................................................... Associate Principal Directors/Curriculum Specialists/Curriculum Program Coordinators Allan Mothersele, Director .......................................................................... Applied Technology Nicholas Canova .......................................................................................... Art Hayley Zinn‐Rowthorn, Director ................................................................. Literacy English/Language Arts Donna Shea ................................................................................................. School Counseling Sharon Keegan............................................................................................. Mathematics Jo‐Ann Thomas ............................................................................................ Music David Sytulek, Director ................................................................................ Physical Education/Health Sheryl Mortensen, Director ......................................................................... STEM Gregory Frank .............................................................................................. Social Studies Karen Stoj .................................................................................................... World Languages, ELL School Counseling Department (860) 648‐5003 Donna Shea – School Counseling Curriculum Specialist Counselors Michael Bombara, Ph.D. Dina Keleher—9th grade Michele Brown‐Quinn Julie Wlodarczyk Robert LaRochelle, D. Min. Daniel Peters Ben Wry This supplement to the Program of Studies contains high interest elective courses which align with college and career readiness pathways we are hoping to offer at South Windsor High School. We encourage all students to carefully examine the supplement and consider enrolling in one of these new course offerings. At this time, South Windsor High School has identified 5 career focus areas:  Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources  Fine Arts  Journalism, and Communication Technology  Finance and Business  Health Sciences  STEM A—Computer Science  STEM B—Engineering and Manufacturing *Please note that the courses in this supplement will be offered pending Board of Education and Town Council budget approval. Please refer the regular Program of Studies for detailed information about graduation requirements, procedures, and other relevant course selection information. APPLIED TECHNOLOGY Technology Education – Communications AP COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 Credit Full Year 10, 11, 12 AP‐‐CRS #0972 The curriculum of AP Computer Science in Java is based on the syllabus developed by the College Board. Topics include program design and implementation, algorithm analysis, standard data structures, and object‐oriented programming design. AP Computer Science in Java emphasizes programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving and algorithm development. It is intended to serve both as introductory courses for computer science majors, and for students who will major in disciplines that require significant involvement with computing. Production & Construction CONSTRUCTION 1 ½ Credit Semester 10, 11, 12 CRS # 0927 Construction is a one‐semester introductory course where the students study conventional house construction and related trades. Students will learn how to safely use construction equipment to build structures from plans. In addition to building structures and wall sections students will learn basic electrical wiring, home automation system installation and operation. Practical experience and career exploration are the emphasis of this course. INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING CRS #0926 ½ Credit Semester 9, 10, 11, 12 An introductory course in manufacturing practices that introduces students to the basic machines and technologies used to manufacture products. The course provides a basic understanding of technical drawing and blueprint reading, the use of CAD Software to create multi‐view orthographic drawings and will include tolerance and dimensioning. The course is intended to provide the basic concepts of machine tool operation on lathes, millers, power saws, drill presses, hand grinders, and part finishing processes. Course will include part layout, bench work, some simple CNC programming, and processes for producing products using measuring instruments for quality control. Emphasis is placed on shop safety and career opportunities. ART INTRODUCTION TO FABRIC ARTS CRS #0736 ½ Credit Semester 9, 10, 11, 12 Students will create fabric art patterns and images that may be applied to clothing. Or they could also remain as artworks in their own right. This will be done through the application of print making techniques, hand‐painting on fabrics as well as applique methods. CREATIVE FABRICS 9, 10, 11, 12 CRS #0737 ½ Credit Semester This course will allow students to continue to explore the variety of printmaking, hand‐painting and applique techniques used on fabric, but with the emphasis on the creation of wearable scarves. Additional methods to be explored may include fringing, beading, and the use of recycled fabrics. FASHION DESIGN/ILLUSTRATION CRS #0738 1 Credit Full Year 9, 10, 11, 12 Students will be exposed to an overview of the fashion industry, the history of fashion and fashion trends. Assignments will include: creating mini‐ scale fashion samples from fabric scraps, figure drawing from mannequins and the stylization techniques needed for fashion illustration, and exploring drawing techniques for rendering fabric textures and patterns. Students will also incorporate elements and principles of design and color theory into the development of concept fashion illustration boards showing fashion design illustration collections with coordinated fabric swatches (ranging from menswear and sportswear to women’s wear and evening wear). LITERACY/ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TECHNICAL WRITING 12 (Semester 1) CRS #0173 ½ Credit One Semester This course will focus on communicating information about technical subjects within a work setting. Students write reports, instructions, summaries, e‐mails, and memos; develop audience awareness skills; develop skills in document layout and design, including online formats; and collaborate in group projects. PUBLIC SPEAKING CRS #0174 ½ Credit One Semester 12 (Semester 2) In this highly interactive course, students will develop speaking and listening skills in order to become more confident communicators. Students will practice effective public presentation skills, with emphasis on: content organization; typed outlines; credible research; delivery techniques; audience adaption; group presentation; and persuasion. MATHEMATICS Mobile Computer Science Principles (Mobile CSP) CRS #0267 1 credit Full Year 11, 12 This course is based on the College Board's emerging Advanced Placement (AP) course in computer science. Students learn computer science by building socially useful mobile apps. In addition to programming and computer science principles, Mobile CSP is project‐based and emphasizes writing, communication, collaboration, and creativity. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Physical Education INTRODUCTION TO FOOD SCIENCES CRS #0982 1 Credit Full Year 11, 12 This course is designed to take the students on a journey beginning with food influences and departs with the opportunity for students to embark on careers in culinary arts, food science, nutrition, and beyond. Food Science and Nutrition explores these needs along with how personal food selection is impacted by social, regional, and customs utilizing a hands‐on learning approach to the vast world of food. SPORTS MEDICINE CRS #0983 1 Credit Full Year 11, 12 This course provides an opportunity for the study and application of the components of sports medicine including but not limited to: sports medicine related careers, organizational and administrative considerations, prevention of athletic injuries, recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of athletic injuries, rehabilitation and management skills, taping and wrapping techniques, first aid/CPR/AED, emergency procedures, nutrition, sports psychology, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and therapeutic exercise. SCIENCE INTRODUCTION TO ALLIED HEALTH– Allied Health I CRS #0369 1 credit Full Year 11, 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of biology This course is designed as a survey course of the field of Allied Health. This course will focus on a variety of health care professions and the ailments associated with those areas. Patient care practices, ethical and legal issues, educational requirements and employment opportunities will be explored. This course is recommended for students interested in pursuing a medical profession such as nursing, physician, physical therapists or other allied health professions. WORLD LANGUAGES AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 1 Credit Full Year 9, 10, 11, 12 CRS #0560 This is an introductory class where students will learn the history of American Sign Language as well as be introduced to the culture of the deaf community and how it varies around the world. Students will learn the basics of the language, starting with the alphabet. Students will practice signing, interpreting, communicating within various contexts. South Windsor Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or other protected class status under applicable law in any of its education programs or services. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) is an Act that prohibits discrimination against persons with a disability in any program receiving Federal financial assistance. For the purposes of Section 504, the term “disability” with respect to an individual means: 1. a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual; 2. a record of such an impairment; or 3. being regarded as having such an impairment. In order to fulfill its obligation under Section 504, the South Windsor Public Schools recognize a responsibility to avoid discrimination in policies and practices regarding its personnel, students, parents and members of the public who participate in school sponsored programs. In this regard, the South Windsor Public Schools will not knowingly permit discrimination against any person with a disability in any of the programs operated by the school system. Persons who feel that they may have been discriminated against on the basis of disability should contact the South Windsor Public School’s Section 504 Coordinator. The school district also has specific responsibilities under Section 504 with respect to providing access to appropriate educational services for students who qualify under Section 504. These responsibilities include the obligation to identify, to evaluate, and to afford access to appropriate educational services. If the parent or guardian disagrees with the decisions made by the professional staff of the school district with respect to the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of their child, he/she has a right to an impartial hearing. Additional written information about an impartial hearing is available on request from the Section 504 Coordinator. South Windsor High School 161 Nevers Road South Windsor, CT 06074 (860) 648‐5000 Daniel P. Sullivan III, Principal SWHS Rev. 2/23/2015