INDEX
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 6 CORE VALUES, BELIEFS AND LEARNING EXPECTATIONS ............................................. 7 GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 8 Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................................... 8 Additional Requirements ............................................................................................................ 8 Add/Drop .................................................................................................................................... 8 Course Withdrawal Procedure .................................................................................................... 8 Advanced Placement Courses ..................................................................................................... 9 Early Graduation ......................................................................................................................... 9 External Credit Policy ................................................................................................................. 9 Early Study Programs ............................................................................................................... 10 ! Dual Enrollment Programs ........................................................................................... 10 ! Academ-e ...................................................................................................................... 10 ! Early College for ME .................................................................................................... 10 ! Early Study Program ..................................................................................................... 10
Independent Study .................................................................................................................... 10 Community Service .................................................................................................................. 11
Sample Four Year College Program ............................................................................................. 12 Sample Two – Four Year College/Community College Program ................................................ 13 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT.......................................................................................................... 14 110-Honors English I ................................................................................................................ 14 112-College Prep English I ....................................................................................................... 14 114-English I............................................................................................................................. 15 120-Honors English II............................................................................................................... 15 122-College Prep English II...................................................................................................... 15 124-English II ........................................................................................................................... 16 130-Honors English III ............................................................................................................. 16 132-College Prep English III .................................................................................................... 16 134-English III .......................................................................................................................... 17 140-English IV .......................................................................................................................... 17 141-Advanced Placement English Language and Composition ............................................... 17 142-Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition ............................................... 18 150-Honors Composition .......................................................................................................... 18 151-CP Composition................................................................................................................. 18 152-Media Journalism .............................................................................................................. 19 155-Creative Writing – Fiction ................................................................................................. 19 156-Creative Writing – Poetry .................................................................................................. 19 160-Multicultural Literature ..................................................................................................... 20 161-Topics in British Literature................................................................................................ 20 162-Mythology ......................................................................................................................... 20 163-Film Studies ....................................................................................................................... 20 170-Introduction To Theater ..................................................................................................... 21 1
171-Plays and Players ............................................................................................................... 21 172-Speaking Voice .................................................................................................................. 21 SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT ........................................................................................... 22 210-Honors Modern World History.......................................................................................... 22 212-College Prep Modern World History................................................................................. 22 220–Honors American Citizens: Rights and Responsibilities .................................................. 23 222–College Prep American Citizens: Rights and Responsibilities ......................................... 23 230-Honors Modern United States History .............................................................................. 23 232-College Prep Modern United States History ..................................................................... 23 233-Advanced Placement United States History ...................................................................... 24 234-Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics .......................................... 24 235-Advanced Placement History of Art .................................................................................. 24 237-Crime and Justice in Contemporary America.................................................................... 25 240-Psychology......................................................................................................................... 25 241-Sociology ........................................................................................................................... 25 242-World Religions................................................................................................................. 25 243-Contemporary Global Issues ............................................................................................. 25 262-Sports in the Western World ............................................................................................. 26 MATHEMATICS EDUCATION ................................................................................................. 27 301-Algebra IA ......................................................................................................................... 27 311-Algebra IB ......................................................................................................................... 27 312-CP Algebra I ...................................................................................................................... 28 320-Honors Geometry .............................................................................................................. 28 322-CP Geometry ..................................................................................................................... 28 324-Geometry ........................................................................................................................... 28 330-Honors Algebra II .............................................................................................................. 29 332-CP Algebra II ..................................................................................................................... 29 334-Algebra II ........................................................................................................................... 29 340-Honors Pre-Calculus .......................................................................................................... 29 341-Advanced Algebra ............................................................................................................. 29 342-Pre-Calculus....................................................................................................................... 30 344-Advanced Placement Statistics .......................................................................................... 30 352-Advanced Topics in Mathematics ..................................................................................... 30 353-Advanced Placement Calculus AB .................................................................................... 30 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT .......................................................................................................... 31 410-Honors Freshman Science ................................................................................................. 31 412-College Prep Freshman Science ........................................................................................ 31 414-Freshman Science .............................................................................................................. 31 420-Honors Chemistry .............................................................................................................. 31 422-College Prep Chemistry ..................................................................................................... 32 424-Chemistry........................................................................................................................... 32 425-Advanced Placement Chemistry ........................................................................................ 32 430-Honors Biology.................................................................................................................. 32 432-College Prep Biology......................................................................................................... 33 2
434-Biology .............................................................................................................................. 33 435-Advanced Placement Biology ........................................................................................... 33 442-CP Physics ......................................................................................................................... 34 444-AP Physics I ...................................................................................................................... 34 448-Marine Biology .................................................................................................................. 34 449-Human Anatomy and Physiology ...................................................................................... 34 DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES ............................................................................ 35 580-French I .............................................................................................................................. 35 581-French II ............................................................................................................................ 35 582-French III ........................................................................................................................... 36 583-French IV/V A ................................................................................................................... 36 584-French IV/V B ................................................................................................................... 37 585-Latin I ................................................................................................................................ 37 586-Latin II ............................................................................................................................... 38 587-588-Latin III-IV ................................................................................................................. 38 591-Spanish I ............................................................................................................................ 38 592-Spanish II ........................................................................................................................... 38 593-Spanish III.......................................................................................................................... 39 594-Spanish IV ......................................................................................................................... 39 595-Spanish V........................................................................................................................... 39 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ................................................................................................... 40 700-Video Production and Editing ........................................................................................... 42 701-Advanced Video Production and Editing .......................................................................... 40 706-Intro to Technology ........................................................................................................... 40 707-Advanced Technology II ................................................................................................... 41 708-Intro to Woodworking ....................................................................................................... 41 709-Advanced Woodworking ................................................................................................... 41 710-Intro to Mechanical Drawing – CAD ................................................................................ 41 711-Advanced Mechanical Drawing – CAD ............................................................................ 42 712-Intro to Architectural Drafting – CAD .............................................................................. 42 713-Advanced Architectural Drafting – CAD .......................................................................... 42 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES .................................................................................. 43 814-Exploring Childhood ......................................................................................................... 43 815-Introduction to Foods and Nutrition .................................................................................. 43 816-Advanced Foods ................................................................................................................ 43 817-Sewing Fundamentals ........................................................................................................ 43 823-On Your Own .................................................................................................................... 44 FINE ARTS .................................................................................................................................. 45 Art Department ......................................................................................................................... 45 845-Advanced Placement Studio 2-D/Drawing.................................................................... 45 850-Art Fundamentals .......................................................................................................... 45 851-Mixed Media.................................................................................................................. 46 852-Painting I........................................................................................................................ 46 853-Drawing I 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854-Graphics and Printmaking ............................................................................................. 46 855-Pottery: Level I .............................................................................................................. 47 856-Pottery: Level II ............................................................................................................ 47 858-Sculpture ........................................................................................................................ 47 859-Introduction to Photography .......................................................................................... 47 Music Department..................................................................................................................... 49 955-Vocal Ensemble ............................................................................................................. 49 957-Ensemble Performance .................................................................................................. 49 960-Concert Band ................................................................................................................. 49 962-Jazz Ensemble................................................................................................................ 49 963-Jazz Ensemble - First Semester ..................................................................................... 50 964-Music Industry ............................................................................................................... 50 965-Music Theory I .............................................................................................................. 50 966-Music Theory II ............................................................................................................. 50 967-Stagecraft ....................................................................................................................... 51 968-Music Appreciation ....................................................................................................... 51 969-Beginning Piano ............................................................................................................ 51 970-Beginning Guitar ........................................................................................................... 51 971-Advanced Guitar ............................................................................................................ 51 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT .................................................... 53 900-Wellness............................................................................................................................. 53 903-Elective Team Sports ......................................................................................................... 53 904-Fit For Life......................................................................................................................... 53 905-Strength Training ............................................................................................................... 54 SPECIAL EDUCATION .............................................................................................................. 55 CAREER TECHNICAL PROGRAMS ....................................................................................... 55 CAREER TECHNICAL OFFERINGS .................................................................................... 56 720-Animal Science I/Equine Science I ............................................................................... 57 721A Animal Science II – Equine Science II ....................................................................... 57 721B-Animal Science II ....................................................................................................... 58 721C-Honors Animal Science III ......................................................................................... 58 722-Automotive Technology I .............................................................................................. 58 723-Automotive Technology II ............................................................................................ 58 724-Honors Biotechnology I................................................................................................. 58 725-Honors Biotechnology II ............................................................................................... 58 726-Building Trades I ........................................................................................................... 59 727-Building Trades II.......................................................................................................... 59 728-Business and Management ............................................................................................ 59 730-Computer Assisted Drafting & Design I ....................................................................... 59 731-Computer Assisted Drafting & Design II ...................................................................... 59 732-Computer & Network Systems I ................................................................................... 60 733-Computer & Network Systems II .................................................................................. 60 734-Culinary Arts I ............................................................................................................... 60 735-Culinary Arts II.............................................................................................................. 60 4
736-Digital Design I ............................................................................................................. 61 737-Digital Design II ............................................................................................................ 61 738-Early Childhood Occupations I ..................................................................................... 61 739-Early Childhood Occupations II .................................................................................... 61 740-Emergency Medical Services ........................................................................................ 62 741-Fire Science ................................................................................................................... 62 742-Graphic Arts I ................................................................................................................ 63 743-Graphic Arts II ............................................................................................................... 63 744-Health Occupations........................................................................................................ 63 745-Landscaping and Horticulture I ..................................................................................... 63 746-Landscaping and Horticulture II .................................................................................... 63 749-Video Production I......................................................................................................... 64 750-Video Production II ....................................................................................................... 64 751-Pre-Engineering/Robotics I ........................................................................................... 64 752-Pre-Engineering/Robotics II .......................................................................................... 64 753-Precision Manufacturing I ............................................................................................. 65 754-Precision Manufacturing II ............................................................................................ 65 755-Residential Wiring I....................................................................................................... 65 756-Residential Wiring II ..................................................................................................... 65 757-Welding and Metal Fabrication I ................................................................................... 65 758-Welding and Metal Fabrication II ................................................................................. 65 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION NOTICE ............................................................................................ 66 5
MARSHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
2014-2015 PROGRAM OF STUDIES
INTRODUCTION
Marshwood High School’s Program of Studies is a guide to assist students, parents, guardians
and advisors in developing a student’s academic plan to best meet his or her needs and to satisfy
all requirements for graduation. Each course offered at Marshwood High School is listed in the
Program of Studies, which is organized by discipline. It is important to read the course
description and the course prerequisites prior to selecting a class.
The planning process starts at the end of the eighth grade with a four year plan that is designed
around the student’s goals for after high school, and may be modified each year accordingly with
changes that may occur regarding a student’s post-secondary goals. Therefore, it is essential
when using the guide to fully understand the requirements for graduation and the student’s goal
for after graduation. The Program of Studies provides examples of four year learning plans to
meet post-secondary goals for attending college or technical college, enlisting in the military or
going directly into the work force. There are also four year sample programs of courses that will
satisfy each of these goals. I strongly encourage all to review these closely and to keep in mind
the more rigorous academic course load a student takes the more flexibility he or she has in
achieving the post-secondary goal.
Please do not hesitate to confer with teachers, advisor and guidance counselors if you have any
questions.
Paul Mehlhorn
Principal
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CORE VALUES, BELIEFS AND LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
The goal of Marshwood High School is to create a supportive and challenging educational
environment. Our community encourages academic success, affirms the unique potential of each
student and inspires all to be responsible, socially aware citizens.
Academic Expectations
Marshwood High School students will practice & demonstrate:
• Effective communication
• Critical & Integrative thinking
• Problem solving skills
• Creative expression
Civic and Social Expectations
Marshwood High School students will prepare for success by:
• Upholding civility and behavioral standards
• Maintaining academic integrity
• Contributing to the community through responsible citizenship
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Graduation Requirements
English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Wellness (½ credit PE & ½ credit Health)
Physical Education (elective)
Fine Arts
Electives
Community Service - 50 hours
Total:
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit
.5 credit
1 credit
5.5 credits
N/C
21 credits
Additional Requirements
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All students must be enrolled in at least 6 classes per semester.
All students must be enrolled in the equivalent of at least one full credit of English each
year. However, taking additional courses in one year does not excuse the student from
having to take and pass the required courses the next year.
Add/Drop
During the pre-registration process a great deal of time and effort is spent to provide the best
possible circumstances with which to select courses. It is expected, therefore, that the preregistered courses must be kept. If a student wants to change a course, this must be done prior to
the beginning of each semester. After each semester begins, there is a three-day period that
students may add and drop classes with parent, teacher, and guidance counselor approval. At the
start of the second semester, only half-year classes may be changed. After this add/drop period
only teacher, parent or counselor-initiated changes will be considered. Each request will be
thoroughly scrutinized by a counselor, teachers, and administration.
Course Withdrawal Procedure
Students may withdraw from courses throughout the school year with approval from teacher,
parents, counselor, and administration. Withdrawals from year-long courses after the first quarter
must also be approved by an administrator. New classes will not be added after the Add/Drop
period. The following procedure is used to determine grades for these courses:
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When students transfer from one level to another the percentage of grade will be
determined by the teachers. The majority of the time spent in that quarter would be the
multiplier. When a student withdraws, a WD will be put in the class they are leaving. A
new grade, for the new class, using the new grade information will be used for that
quarter.
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If a student withdraws from or drops a course before the mid-point of quarter 2, 3, or 4,
the grade and credit value calculated in to a student's GPA reverts back to the previous
quarter and the student receives a WD (withdrawn) on the report card/transcript for the
quarter in which they withdrew.
Procedure to withdraw from a full year course:
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Student must initiate a conversation with teacher. This withdrawal must be approved by
the teacher to begin the process.
Student must initiate conversation with their parent or guardian, they too must approve
for the process to continue.
The teacher must communicate to the guidance counselor that they approve of the
withdrawal.
The student would receive an add/drop form from his or her guidance counselor. All
required signatures must be received, and the form must be given back to the counselor,
for the withdrawal to occur.
Advanced Placement Courses
Marshwood High School offers Advanced Placement opportunities in all content areas. AP
courses provide students with rigorous college level curricula. All students enrolled in an AP
course at Marshwood High School must take the AP exam. The current fee to sit for each AP
exam is approximately $91, which each student is required to pay. Financial assistance is
available for students in need. Students that score well on an AP exam may receive college
credit from the college where they matriculate. Since colleges treat AP scores differently,
students seeking to receive college credit are encouraged to research college AP policies
thoroughly. The following AP courses are offered: AP English Language and Composition, AP
English Literature and Composition, AP US History, AP US Government & Politics, AP Art
History, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics I and AP
Studio 2-D/Drawing.
Early Graduation
This is an alternative chosen by very few students. Students interested in pursuing early
graduation must meet with parents, administrator and guidance counselor to present a plan that
shows how graduating early is in the student’s best interest.
External Credit Policy
A maximum of two (2) credits may be earned outside of Marshwood High School. These credits
must be pre-approved by guidance, administration, department head, and parent. Credits may be
earned from accredited correspondence schools, other accredited high schools’ summer
programs and other approved training institutions. External credits must be completed by May 1st
of Senior year.
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Students may also earn external credits by taking Marshwood Adult Education courses with prior
approval of the Adult Education director, department leaders, administration and guidance.
Students must follow the Marshwood Adult Education rules for eligibility, attendance and credit
earned. Semester-long Marshwood Adult Education courses only provide half-credit towards a
Marshwood High School diploma.
Early Study Programs
Required and/or elective credits may be obtained by attending approved high schools and
colleges with prior approval from administration, guidance, department heads and parents.
! Dual Enrollment Programs
Where: York County Community College,
Criteria: Generally a B student, juniors or seniors, plus guidance recommendation. Cost:
possible full or half tuition scholarship.
! Academ-e
Where: University of Maine, Orono
Criteria: Generally a B student, juniors or seniors and guidance recommendation. Online courses for college ready juniors and seniors for half tuition or free to income
eligible students. Courses can count for both high school and college credit.
! Early College for ME
Where: York County Community College
Criteria: A limited number of free courses for seniors participating in the Early College
for ME Program. These students intend to enroll in a Maine community college.
! Early Study Program
Where: Local Colleges
Criteria: Will vary by institution
Independent Study
Students wishing to seek learning opportunities beyond or outside of the school's curriculum may
do so through an independent course of study arrangement. Independent study coursework is not
intended to be used to substitute for graduation requirements. All independent study
arrangements require approval by the guidance counselor, department leader and principal, and
must be overseen by a faculty member highly qualified in the content area. (Note: Faculty
members, who engage in independent study arrangements with students, do so in good faith,
without additional district compensation and with the understanding that they will prioritize all
other professional obligations.) All independent study will be considered an external credit,
which is limited to two credits per student. Independent study credits will be included on the
transcript as pass/fail.
Independent study may be permitted in the following limited circumstances:
! A student who has demonstrated academic responsibility, motivation and can show that
independent study will enable him or her to obtain greater knowledge and/or skills than
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they would otherwise obtain in a course offered within the Marshwood High School
curriculum.
! Under rare circumstances a student who is precluded from taking a course required for
graduation because of scheduling conflicts may be considered for an independent study.
For all independent study courses, a contractual agreement between the student and the faculty
member must be presented to their guidance counselor detailing the goals of the learning
experience, the specified outcomes, assessments, the required time commitment, common
meeting times, and desired credit. The quantity and quality of work expected must be equal to or
exceed that which would be expected in a regular class at Marshwood High School.
A student may earn a maximum of one independent study credit in an academic year and may be
involved in only one independent study at a time.
A student seeking approval for independent study must:
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Select and consult with a faculty or administrative advisor who agrees to supervise and
monitor the proposed independent study;
Provide a detailed description of the objectives of the independent study, the means of
accomplishing the objectives, and how achievement will be measured;
Include a monitoring schedule showing how often the student will meet with the
supervising teacher and arrangements for assistance, if needed;
Consult with the guidance counselor to obtain preliminary approval.
Obtain written parental consent;
Obtain the written approval of the department chair of the subject to which the
independent study is related; and
Obtain written approval from the principal.
The student’s participation in independent study will appear on his/her schedule and the
independent study will appear on the student’s report card and transcript.
Community Service
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Fifty (50) hours of community service is a graduation requirement for all students. There
is no credit awarded. Students are encouraged to perform and document more than 50
hours to be considered for serviced based scholarships.
Seniors must complete their community service by the end of the third quarter of their
senior year to graduate.
Some examples are:
Tutoring (high school, junior high, elementary)
Mentoring (high school, junior high, elementary)
Junior firefighters
Helping the elderly, shoveling, raking, piling wood, visiting nursing homes
Cleaning rivers, parks, beaches, athletic fields, school grounds
Helping with church suppers and hospital programs.
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Community Service cannot be:
Court ordered community service
Work for which you are paid
Community service for relatives
SAMPLE FOUR YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAM
Grade
9
10
11
12
ENGLISH
Honors English I
CP English I
Honors English II
CP English II
AP Eng Language &
Comp
Honors English III
CP English III
AP Eng Literature & Comp
AP Eng Language & Comp
2 English Electives
SOCIAL
STUDIES
Honors Mod World
History
CP Mod World
History
Hon American
Citizens
CP American
Citizens
Social Studies
Elective
AP United States History
Honors Modern US
History
CP Modern US History
Social Studies Elective
AP Government & Politics
Social Studies Elective
MATH
Honors Geometry
CP Geometry
CP Algebra I
Algebra IA
Honors Algebra II
CP Algebra II
Honors Geometry
CP Geometry
Algebra IB
Honors Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus
Advanced Algebra
Algebra II
CP Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
CP Geometry
Geometry
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
Advanced Topics in Math
Honors Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus
Advanced Algebra
CP Algebra II
SCIENCE
Honors Freshman
Science
CP Freshman Science
Honors Chemistry
CP Chemistry
Chemistry
AP Chemistry/Physics I
Honors Chemistry
CP Chemistry
CP Physics
Honors Biology
CP Biology
AP Biology/Chemistry
AP Physics I
CP Physics
Honors Chemistry
CP Chemistry
WORLD
LANGUAGE
French
Spanish
Latin
French
Spanish
Latin
French
Spanish
Latin
French
Spanish
Latin
FINE ARTS
AP History of Art
AP Studio Art
AP History of Art
AP Studio Art
CAREER
TECHNICAL
Sanford-Noble-Dover-Somersworth Career-Technical
Programs
See A Sample School to Work Program@ for complete
Career-Technical listing
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SAMPLE TWO-FOUR YEAR COLLEGE/COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM
Grade
9
10
11
12
ENGLISH
Honors English I
CP English I
English I
Honors English II
CP English II
English II
Honors English III
CP English III
English III
English IV
2 English Electives
MATH
CP Geometry
CP Algebra I
Algebra IA
Algebra II CP
Geometry CP
Algebra I CP
Algebra IB
Algebra II CP
Advanced Algebra
Geometry CP
Geometry
CP Algebra II
Advanced Algebra
Algebra II
SOCIAL
STUDIES
Honors Mod World
History
CP Mod World
History
Honors American
Citizens
CP American Citizens
Social Studies Elective
Honors Modern US
History
CP Modern US History
Social Studies Electives
CP Chemistry
Chemistry
CP Physics
CP Chemistry
CP Biology
Biology
CP Physics
CP Chemistry
Marine Biology
French
Spanish
Latin
French
Spanish
Latin
French
Spanish
Latin
SCIENCE
WORLD
LANGUAGE
Honors Freshman
Science
CP Freshman
Science
Freshman Science
French
Spanish
Latin
CAREER
TECHNICAL
Sanford-Noble-Dover-Somersworth CareerTechnical Programs
See A Sample School to Work Program@ for
complete Career-Technical listing
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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
The English Department provides a four year program offering learning experiences in the
essentials of grammar, vocabulary development, written composition, oral communication,
reading skills, and literature appreciation and analysis.
Each student must earn four credits of English to meet graduation requirements. This includes
successful completion of the prescribed full academic year courses for freshmen, sophomores,
and juniors. A student may not be enrolled in English II without successfully completing
English I or its accepted equivalent. English II must be successfully completed in order to
proceed to English III. English III must be successfully completed before students are allowed to
enroll in courses for senior English credits. Students failing a year of English are strongly
encouraged to go to summer school to maintain their four year plan. In the senior year students
may elect courses from full year and semester offerings depending upon their levels of
achievement and abilities or deficiencies. Electives are also available to juniors who wish to fill
available spaces in courses in addition to English III, and a few electives are available to all
grade levels. Any elective taken prior to senior year will not be recognized as senior English
credits unless approved as an early graduate.
All students must be enrolled in the equivalent of one full credit of English yearly.
ENGLISH I
Grade 9
1 Credit: Required
110-Honors English I
This full year course is designed for the highly motivated, creative, and exceptionally
skilled student of English with teacher recommendation. Sentence structure, paragraph
development, and compositions are elements of the course approached in part through a
writing workshop. There is a minimum of one writing assignment per week. In addition
students are instructed in the major genres in literature and in literary critical terms. An
emphasis on creative, critical, and abstract thinking skills occurs in both writing and
literary interpretation. The primary literature text is Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes
(Prentice Hall Gold Level). Grades are based on quizzes, notebooks, writing assignments,
individual and cooperative group classroom work and projects, and exams. Homework is
assigned on a daily basis and supplemental outside reading and projects may be required
including summer reading. Efforts will be made to coordinate and integrate activities
with other departments.
112-College Prep English I
This full year course is designed for students planning to pursue post-secondary
educational training of any kind, including four year colleges. Students should have a
solid understanding of basic verbal skills of reading, writing, and vocabulary. Students
review dictionary usage, vocabulary skills (including spelling), and library resource
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usage. There is a minimum of one writing assignment per week. Students are introduced
to the major genres and become familiar with basic literary, critical terms through the
study of various literary forms and writers contained in the primary text Timeless Voices,
Timeless Themes (Prentice Hall Gold Level). Outside reading and projects may be
required. Grades are based on quizzes, notebooks, writing assignments, individual and
cooperative group classroom work and projects, and exams. Homework is assigned on a
daily basis and supplemental outside reading and projects may be required. Efforts will
be made to coordinate and integrate some learning with Modern World History.
114-English I
This full year course is designed for students who have experienced some difficulty in
English. This course provides sequential development in basic language and writing skills
including usage, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraph instruction and development.
Part of the basic writing program is completed through the required writing workshop.
Students review and study word attack skills, vocabulary development (including
spelling), and library resources. There is a minimum of one writing assignment weekly.
In addition students begin developmental programs in reading skills based upon various
types of writing included in the primary text Exploring Literature. Basic literary terms
are introduced. Outside supplemental reading will be assigned as time and abilities
permit. Grades are based on quizzes, notebooks, writing assignments, individual and
cooperative classroom work and projects, and tests. Homework is assigned on a regular
basis.
ENGLISH II
Grade 10
Prerequisite: English I
1 Credit: Required
English II follows the scope and sequence program from the three levels of English I. In
addition in all classes a required speech unit is included, as well as the second phase of the
writing workshop leading to a research project on a small scale.
120-Honors English II
This full year course is designed for highly motivated, creative, and exceptionally skilled
students of English who have successfully completed English I and with teacher
recommendation. Critical thinking, critical writing, and the reading and interpretation of
literature will be emphasized. The primary text is Timeless Voices, Timeless Theme. All
work is supplemented by vocabulary, grammar and composition, and presentations. A
career research project is required. Grades are based on quizzes, writing assignments,
projects, participation, and exams. Homework is assigned on a daily basis.
122-College Prep English II
This full year course is designed for students planning to pursue post-secondary
educational training. Students should possess average or above verbal skills. A writing
workshop emphasizing process and product is required as well as longer compositions
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and a career research project. The primary reading text is Timeless Voices, Timeless
Themes (Prentice Hall Gold Level). Supplementary novels, anthologies, and reading
skills texts are utilized as needed. Grades are based on quizzes, compositions, projects,
participation, and exams. Homework is assigned on a daily basis.
124-English II
This full year course is designed for students who experience difficulty in English and
whose verbal skills require remediation. Writing is addressed through a workshop, and
other short projects, as well as a career research project. Usage, sentence structure,
paragraphing, proofreading, and editing are emphasized. In addition reading skills are
developed to improve understanding and proficiency. Primary texts include Travels and
Building English Skills, as well as Scholastic reading programs and supplemental novels
suitable for ability levels. Grades are based on quizzes, writing assignments, individual
and cooperative classroom projects, and tests. Homework is assigned on a regular basis.
English III
Grade 11
Prerequisite: English II
1 Credit: Required
130-Honors English III
This full year course is designed for juniors who have successfully completed English II
and with teacher recommendation. It fulfills the junior English requirement. The course
is a chronological survey of American literature and letters from its beginnings to the
present. In addition other areas of American studies are included. Grades are based upon
quizzes, tests, a variety of expository, narrative, and creative writing, exhibitions, and a
final examination. An independent, step by step process leading to a completed, formal
research paper that will be translated to an exhibition in history class, oral reports,
debates, interpretation of new material, and other projects are required. The primary text
is Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes The American Experience supplemented by a
number of classic American novels and narratives. Summer reading and writing in
preparation for the course materials are required.
132-College Prep English III
This is a full year course designed for juniors who plan to pursue some form of postsecondary training. A chronological study of American Literature and letters constitutes
the primary subject matter. In addition the arts, crafts, and music of various periods are
introduced and considered, as well as special topics introduced by outside speakers and
presenters. Students receive grades based upon quizzes, tests, a variety of expository,
narrative, creative writing, exhibitions, and a final examination. An independent step by
step process leading to a completed research project, oral reports, and other projects are
required. The primary text is the Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes: The American
Experience and supplemental paperbacks. Summer reading and journal writing in
preparation for the course materials are required.
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134-English III
This full year course is designed for those students who still have some residual problems
in verbal skills. These may be in the areas of language, composition, or reading. A
variety of writing assignments including expository, creative, and letter skills required in
the work world are taught with a minimum of one written assignment weekly. The
reading skills are developed through considering selections from American Literature.
Scholastic is the primary text. A thematic approach is employed. Supplementary novels,
poetry, and drama are also utilized. Oral, vocational and vocabulary skills are developed.
A major research project is required. Grades are based on quizzes, writing assignments,
classroom projects, and tests. Homework is assigned on a regular basis.
140-English IV
Grade 12
1 Credit: Elective
This is a full year course that provides a review and strengthening of basic writing skills
and language concepts. The text Scholastic Scope in Literature, level 6, is used as the
primary text in the course. Speakers from outside the school community including
connection with Maine Career Advantage and Tech Prep supplement the curriculum,
which focuses on the language and skills needed by students who will enter the job
market right after high school. Vocabulary quizzes, objective and essay tests are given as
well as writing assigned as appropriate. A project such as a scrapbook or a projected
budget for the first six months after graduation is assigned quarterly. A midterm and a
final exam are given.
141-Advanced Placement English Language and Composition
Grades 11 and 12
1 Credit: Elective
Prerequisite: Open to highly motivated junior and senior students that have completed English I, II and
with teacher recommendation.
AP English Language and Composition is a full year course in rhetoric open to English
students as determined by academic record and teacher recommendation. It is equivalent
to a university level freshman English course and offers a demanding and challenging
level of work. This course engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written
in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled
writers who compose for a variety of purposes. In this course, in their writing and in
their reading, students will increase their awareness of the interactions among writer
purposes, subject, context, and audience. Units of study include climate change,
disability, capital punishment, beauty, and memoir. Primary texts include Truman
Capote’s In Cold Blood, Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation, Elizabeth Kolbert’s Field
Notes from a Catastrophe, and A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf. Near the
conclusion of the course students are required to take the AP exam; students are
responsible for the exam fee. Successful completion, with a grade of 3 or better on a
scale of 5, can mean advanced placement, exemption from university freshman English
requirements, and/or credit. Papers both analytical and argumentative, research projects,
presentations, and exams will determine grades. Approximately one hour outside work
for each class period may be anticipated. Summer preparation is required.
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142-Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition
Grade 11, 12
1 Credit: Elective
Prerequisite: Open to highly motivated junior and senior students that have completed English I, II and
with teacher recommendation
AP English Literature and Composition is a full year senior course in writing and
literature open to senior English students as determined by academic record and teacher
recommendation.. It is equivalent to a university level freshman English course and
offers a demanding and challenging level of work. The course content concentrates upon
classic literature and analytical writing. At the conclusion of the course students are
required to take the AP exam; students are responsible for the exam fee. Successful
completion with a grade 3 or better on a scale of 5 can mean advanced placement,
exemption from university freshman English requirements, and/or university credit. The
course fosters the habits of sensitive, analytical, and critical thinking about quality
literature and the philosophic ideas and concepts implicit in it, as well as a command for
communicating intelligently through interpretive writing. Testing, independent research
projects, reaction papers, and class contributions will determine grades. Approximately
one hour outside work for each class period may be anticipated. Summer preparation is
required.
150-Honors Composition
.5 Credit Elective
Grades 11, 12
This composition course is designed for students to develop advanced writing skills in
various forms, including personal, exposition, persuasion, narration, description, and
formal research. The course emphasizes the stages of the writing process, from
generating ideas based on models of rhetoric, to prewriting to drafting to peer response to
revision, to editing. Generally, two papers are required weekly in the first quarter of the
semester, while one paper is required weekly in the second quarter as students write
synthesis and research papers. Vocabulary development is ongoing. In class sharing of
products, oral presentations on issues, and peer responses are also integral elements of the
course. Some independent reading and reviews may be required. The primary text is
Kane and Peter’s Writing Prose. Assessment may be a combination of individual papers,
portfolio, quizzes, and final exam.
151-CP Composition
Grades 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
This composition course offers students an opportunity to sharpen their writing and
critical reading skills, for a variety of purposes. Weekly compositions are based on
expository, narrative, descriptive, and argumentative models. The course emphasizes the
writing process and requires critical response, revision, and editing. Students work
together in workshop settings. Sharing one’s work, as well as responding to peers’ work,
is required. Daily journal entries are required in some sections. And in some sections,
students present their best work for assessment and evaluation in periodic portfolios.
Grammar study and practice is ongoing. Vocabulary study focuses on words relevant to
student reading and discussion. The Norton Sampler: Short Essays for Composition,
Thomas Cooley editor, is the primary text.
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152-Media Journalism
Grades 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
This course is an introduction to writing and production of a news blog. It is designed for
students who can work independently and who have a good command of writing skills.
The course's primary goal is the production of the school news blog. Students are
responsible for all levels of production, from designing layouts to assigning beats.
Grades are based on the quality and difficulty of weekly written assignments, edited and
word-processed, tests and class participation. Although students may enroll in the course
multiple times, only a ½ credit may be applied to the 4-credit English requirement.
Those students who take additional semesters will focus more on editing, production, and
media journalism and be expected to help supervise, edit, and lay out sections of the blog.
Only a ½ credit or one semester of journalism may be applied to the senior English
requirement. This course is not approved as a core course for NCAA eligibility.
155-Creative Writing – Fiction
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: English I and II
.5 Credit Elective
This course requires students to generate short stories, it also demands that they read and
analyze traditional and contemporary works of fiction, as well as the work of their peers.
Along with an overview of various elements and principles of fiction—point of view,
character development, imagery, setting, concrete detail, meaning—class time will be
dedicated to discussing readings, completing writing exercises, and critiquing students’
work in an open, constructive, critical, and supportive environment. (Students will be
introduced to and work within a workshop atmosphere providing and accepting critiques
of their own work and the work of others.)
156-Creative Writing – Poetry
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: English I and II
.5 Credit Elective
This course requires students to generate poems, it also demands that they read and
analyze traditional and contemporary works of poetry, as well as the work of their peers.
The course will provide an overview of various elements, devices and principles of
poetry, as well as various forms: ode, elegy, pastoral, haiku, villanelle, sestina, sonnet,
blank verse, and free verse. Class time will be dedicated to discussing readings,
completing writing exercises, and critiquing students’ work in an open, constructive,
critical, and supportive environment. (Students will be introduced to and work within a
workshop atmosphere providing and accepting critiques of their own work and the work
of others.) Grades are based upon creative work, analytical essays, process letters,
quizzes and workshop. Possible poets include William Blake, Billy Collins, E.E.
Cummings, Emily Dickinson, Bob Dylan, Robert Frost, Allen Ginsberg, Langston
Hughes, Michael Palmer, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry David Thoreau, William Shakespeare,
and Walt Whitman.
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160-Multicultural Literature
Grades 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
This course requires that the student thinks and reacts honestly to the ideas and materials
presented. Readings and discussions explore a variety of minority and/or oppressed
ethnic groups. The major emphasis is placed on problems, literature, philosophies, and
myths pertinent to the groups discussed. There are tests, in-class attitude experiments,
role-playing, a number of independent projects, weekly writing assignments, and required
readings. Major texts include Black Voices, To Be A Slave, A Raisin in the Sun, When the
Legends Die, Night, Women Portraits.
161-Topics in British Literature
Open to Grades 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
Topics in British Literature considers British literature from Beowulf to the modern
period for one semester. While the approach is chronological, obviously selective units
are necessary in the limited time. These include Chaucer, Shakespeare, the English
novel, and poetry as time permits. Emphasis is placed on continued development of
writing skills, vocabulary, and the analysis of outside reading. The major text is
Adventures in English Literature. A course project for each student is required during the
semester.
162-Mythology
Grades 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
Mythology is designed to give students a sense of pattern in life through a look at the
myths of various nations, historical epochs, and cultures. The course is based on the
premise that there "is nothing new under the sun". It considers the basic plots, themes,
and character types that recur throughout the history of literature. Writing of both an
expository and creative nature is required. Grades are based upon a combination of quiz,
test, and composition scores. Vocabulary study is an inclusive part of the course. A final
written project and exhibition based on one mythological archetype is required at the
close of the course, as well as a final exam. Texts are Man the Mythmaker and
Hamilton’s Mythology and supplementary novels.
163-Film Studies
Grades 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
Film Studies provides students an opportunity to acquire an understanding of and
appreciation for film. Instruction includes the historical development of film as an art
form as well as its ongoing cultural context—students analyze film to explore the ways
“the work” represents cultural and critical movements. Film is explored as a cultural
product—the social, political and economic circumstances in which it is created (and in
which the film is set)—to explore the ways cinema is a product of cultural moments.
Also, film is explored critically—the ways in which “literary” modes find their way into
cinematic analysis (narrative, plot, character, mood); the critical side of film studies
introduces new terms (and includes various theories of film criticism) for students to
become more acute critical readers of film. The course will center on
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reading/writing/discussing cinema. Writing assignments include informal and formal
responses, which tap into various aspects of students’ interests, experiences, and
understandings. Participation and a willingness to discuss the things we are
viewing/reading are a must. The course culminates with a final research-based paper in
which students explore some aspect of the course in greater depth and with various
outside sources. This course is not approved as a core course for NCAA eligibility.
170-Introduction To Theater
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective or Fine Arts
This is an elective course in which students learn the basic skills of acting, staging, and
improvisation in theater. Students spend the first nine weeks developing and writing
observations of the world around them, as well as, building the skills of actor training and
improvisation. The last nine weeks are dedicated to producing a one-act play, in which
all students memorize and perform roles, create costumes, and develop lighting and set
designs for the play. Performance of the one-act play takes place during the school day
and constitutes a percentage of the final exam grade for the course. Successful
completion of this course satisfies a ½ credit of fine arts or English, not both. This
course is not approved as a core course for NCAA eligibility.
171-Plays and Players
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective or Fine Arts
This is an elective course designed for students wishing to work with script analysis,
write original performance pieces, hone acting skills, and study the nuances of the
theater. Students will read and perform monologues, dialogues, and one-act plays, as
well as study playwrights, choreographers, and stage directors. Students will perform for
an audience at least twice during the semester – all performances take place during the
school day. The last performance of the semester constitutes a percentage of the final
exam grade for the course. Successful completion of this course satisfies ½ credit of fine
arts or English, but not both. This course is not approved as a core course for NCAA
eligibility.
172-Speaking Voice
Grades 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective or Fine Arts
Speaking Voice is a junior/senior elective designed for students who want to learn speech
by the simple process of giving speeches. The course provides a variety of practical
speech projects with the requirements of each assignment clearly stated, so that students
know what they must do to fulfill adequately the purpose of a specific speech. Other
requirements, including time limits, outlining, organizing, and reading resource materials
are covered during instructional periods. Special activities, such as a group reading of a
play or a unit on the oral interpretation of literature, may also be incorporated in the
course. Successful completion of this course satisfies ½ credit of fine arts or English,
but not both.
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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
The Social Studies Department of Marshwood High School recognizes the importance of
preparing students to hold the office of citizen in a culturally diverse and interdependent world.
Historical inquiry, critical thinking, reading comprehension, expository writing, oral
presentations (employing the Marshwood school-wide rubric), and primary source analysis are
among the skills a student can expect to hone and employ in the Marshwood social studies
program. To this end, students are offered a program including the study of history, citizenship,
and the social sciences. The minimum requirement for graduation is successful completion of
Modern World History, American Citizens: Rights and Responsibilities, Modern United States
History, and one elective for a total of three credits.
MODERN WORLD HISTORY
Grade 9
1 Credit Required
This required course presents a survey of the world’s historic culture regions from 1300 AD to
the present. Though all civilizations will receive attention, the development of western culture
and those areas dominating international news will be emphasized. A central question, focus
questions, and mastery terms are identified and explored. Learning results (standards) are
established and the state’s guiding principles are reflected in the assessment of each unit of
study.
210-Honors Modern World History
This full year course is designed for highly motivated, creative and exceptionally skilled
students of social studies. To be considered for honors courses, students must be
motivated, creative or exceptional teacher recommendations. The emphasis will be
placed on creativity and critical thinking, research, and presentation of material in all
forms.
212-College Prep Modern World History
This course is for all students considering post-secondary education, including four-year
colleges. The student will acquire a general knowledge of world civilization themes and
concepts that will facilitate successful adaptation into today's world. The student will
develop the skills of reading, note-taking, notebook development, map study, term
projects and use of factual material in decision-making and participation. Students will
have nightly reading and writing assignments.
AMERICAN CITIZENS: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Grade 10
.5 Credit - Required
This required course for sophomores will help students gain a better understanding of their rights
and responsibilities as citizens of the United States. The course begins by looking at the purpose
and structure of government in the United States by examining the Constitution and its
Amendments. Emphasis will be placed on the Bill of Rights and how these rights have changed
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or been interpreted over time. Students will analyze and discuss the role of the President,
Congress and the Courts in our system of government as well as looking at the role of state and
local government systems. Finally, students will learn how they can actively participate in the
political process.
220–Honors American Citizens: Rights and Responsibilities
To be considered for honors, students must be motivated and creative. A teacher
recommendation is required. In order to cover required content, the course moves at a
rigorous pace so high expectations are placed on reading and writing skills. Assessment
will be based on quizzes, tests, writing assignments, research projects, and classroom
participation.
222–College Prep American Citizens: Rights and Responsibilities
Students will acquire a general knowledge of the United States system of government
that will facilitate successful adaptation into today’s world. The student will develop the
skills of reading, note-taking, notebook development, map study, term projects and use of
factual material in decision-making and participation. Students will have nightly reading
and/or writing assignments.
MODERN UNITED STATES HISTORY
Grade 11
1 Credit Required
These courses provide a full year survey of American History. Emphasis is on the periods from
1900 to the present. All students will demonstrate knowledge of the political, social and
economic development of the United States from 1900 to the present.
230-Honors Modern United States History
To be considered for honors courses, students must be motivated, creative, and have a
solid foundation in previous Social Studies courses, and exceptional teacher
recommendations. The class is chronological in its approach to the study of American
History. In order to cover required content, the course moves at a rigorous pace so high
expectations are placed on reading and writing skills. Assessment will be based on
quizzes, tests, writing assignments, and research projects.
232-College Prep Modern United States History
Both chronological and thematic approaches will be used in the examination of American
history. Students will be expected to master terms associated with basic historical
literacy, as well as develop their own ideas regarding American history. This course is
designed for students who are planning to continue their education after high school. The
course is designed to prepare students for the post-secondary experience by note taking,
research, written and oral work, and frequent reading assignments.
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233-­‐Advanced Placement United States History Grade 11, 12
1 Credit Elective
Prerequisite: Open to highly motivated students who have completed both World History and American
Citizenship and with strong teacher recommendation.
This course is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual
knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in U.S. History
from pre-Columbus era to the present. The Advanced Placement program prepares
students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them
equivalent to those made by a full year introductory college course. Each student is
required to take the Advanced Placement Examination in U.S. History in the spring.
Students are responsible for the exam fee. This course is offered only to serious students
of U.S. History. Students enrolled in this course will be expected to meet a rigorous work
schedule. Written and verbal analysis, synthesis of materials, and a solid vocabulary are
cornerstones of this course. Summer and vacation assignments may be given at the
teacher’s discretion.
234-Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics
Grade 12
1 Credit Elective
Prerequisite: Senior students who have completed both World History and American Citizenship, and
United States History with teacher recommendation.
Advanced Placement Government and Politics is a full year course open to seniors who
have demonstrated outstanding ability in social studies. This is a rigorous course,
equivalent to an entry-level college course, and students are required to take the
Advanced Placement exam in the spring. Students are responsible for the exam fee. In
addition, students must have strong enthusiasm for the subject matter and possess the
ability, motivation and discipline to do the large amount of reading required. Summer
and vacation assignments may be given at the teacher’s discretion.
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of government and
politics in the United States. To accomplish this, students develop analytical perspectives
for interpreting, understanding and explaining political events in our country. Topics in
the course of study include: Constitutional underpinnings of the U.S. government,
political beliefs and behaviors, political parties and interest groups, public opinion and
the mass media, institutions of national government, public policy, and civil rights and
civil liberties.
235-Advanced Placement History of Art
Grades 11, 12
1 Credit Elective or Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Open to motivated junior/senior students who have completed World History, American
Citizenship, and if seniors, American US History or with teacher recommendation.
Advanced Placement History of Art is a full year survey course which studies the
expressions of visual art found in a wide variety of cultures from the ancient, Near
Eastern, and Egyptian, to the art of the 21st century. This course will aid students in
developing an understanding and knowledge of diverse historical and cultural contexts of
architecture, sculpture, painting and other media. This is a rigorous course, and students
are required to take the Advanced Placement exam in the spring. Students are
responsible for the exam fee. In addition, students should have enthusiasm for the subject
matter and possess the ability, motivation, and discipline to do the large amount of
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reading and the substantial critical and analytical writing required. Summer and vacation
assignments may be given at the teacher’s discretion. This course is not approved as a
core course for NCAA eligibility.
237-Crime and Justice in Contemporary America
Grades 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
This course examines the nature of crime in our society and the operation of the criminal
justice system. Topics explored will include the nature and cause of crime, the adult and
juvenile judicial system, noted court cases, and the law as it affects the victim, defendant,
police officer, juror, prosecutor, defense counsel and judge.
240-Psychology
Grades 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
This course is a one-semester introduction to the behavior of individuals. It explores the
fascinating world of human behavior, examining such topics as stress, therapy,
motivation, personality, dreams, meditation, abnormal psychology, addictive behavior,
the learning process and interpersonal relationships.
241-Sociology
Grades 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
Sociology examines the behavior of people in groups and the social relations among
groups - how people behave and why they behave as they do. Sociology will explore
topics such as culture, socialization, social institutions, political power, deviance and
social inequalities. This course emphasizes class discussion, group and individual
projects as well as written responses.
242-World Religions
Grades 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
World Religions will expose the student to the major belief systems of his/her own
culture and those of the rest of the world. Judeo-Christian, Islamic, Buddhist and Hindu
traditions will be examined, compared and contrasted. One semester, open to all students
10th grade and above. Independent and required reading, quizzes, final exam and
research project required.
243-Contemporary Global Issues
Grades 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
This is an elective course designed to elevate student’s understanding and appreciation of
local, state, national, and international events and the impact these events have on their
lives. The Internet will be the significant source for student research of selected global
issues. Issues will be evaluated and analyzed by their political, economic, geographic,
cultural, ethical, and environmental impacts. Students will also learn skills to recognized
media bias and creditable Internet sources. Debate, web-based research, summarizing
articles, writing position papers, and a global issues portfolio will be key components of
student assessment in their course.
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262-Sports in the Western World
Grades 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
As we examine the development of sports in the United States, 1865 to the present, we
will find that sports and games derive from the dominant political, economic and social
structures of society. Games change from era to era. Some expand; others decline. All
change in social function according to the societal values of each era.
Yet four elements are constant:
1.
Athletes and the games they play
2.
Patrons and their promotional schemes
3.
Spectators and their vicarious thrills
4.
Commentators and their vicarious interpretations
Although the motives, numbers and styles of each of these groups vary from age to age,
athletes, patrons, spectators and commentators make up the cast for the drama of sports in
modern America. Class attendance is absolutely essential. Much of the lecture material
is not in the texts. This course is not approved as a core course for NCAA eligibility.
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MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
The Mathematics Department offers a choice of programs in math with the intent of meeting the
individual needs of our students and the standards of the State of Maine. To graduate students
need 3 credits in math.
Students who are not yet ready for CP Algebra in 9th grade will begin with Algebra IA and
progress through Algebra IB and Geometry. (These courses focus on the most important skills
and topics.) Many students will begin in 9th grade with CP Algebra I and then take CP Geometry,
and CP Algebra II. Students who have taken Algebra I in 8th grade can start with CP Algebra I,
Honors Geometry or CP Geometry and then take CP Algebra II or Honors Algebra II, and PreCalculus. Accelerated students who have taken geometry in 8th grade can take Honors
Geometry, Honors Algebra II and then Pre-Calculus or they can start with Honors Algebra II
then Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus, AP Statistics, or Advanced Topics. Beyond this three year
minimum we offer advanced courses up to and including AP Calculus and AP Statistics. Math
courses taken at the middle school do not fulfill graduation requirements and should not be
looked at as a way to get math requirements done early. Algebra and Geometry are offered
before high school so that interested students can accelerate their math and take more advanced
courses in high school. Students who decide on a Career-Technical program at Sanford in
Automotive Technology, Engineering/Robotics Technology, Building Trades, Machine Trades,
Drafting Technology or Welding and Metal Fabrication can fulfill their third year of math by the
successful completion of the two year program.
301-Algebra IA
Grade 9
Prerequisite: teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This course provides an integration of the concepts and applications of arithmetic,
elementary algebra, and geometry. Students study set theory, base number system,
decimal numbers, rational numbers, the set of integers, and the open number sentences.
They will apply these concepts to solve linear equations and inequalities. Other topics
covered in this course include exponents, graphing lines, finding the equation of a given
line, data analysis, and probability. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests
and/or projects. Students considering any kind of post-secondary training, including a
four-year college, should consider Algebra IA to strengthen their skills before taking
Algebra IB and Geometry.
311-Algebra IB
Grades 10
Prerequisite: Algebra IA or teacher recommendation
This is a continuation of the Algebraic topics that were begun in Algebra IA. This course will
cover all aspects of problem solving using basic algebraic techniques. In addition to linear
equations, and systems linear equations, topics also include quadratic, exponential, and
logarithmic functions. Progress will be measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or
projects. This course is the choice for students planning to attend two year technical
programs or four year degrees that are not math intensive who have successfully completed
Algebra IA.
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1 Credit
312-CP Algebra I
Grades 9, 10, 11
Prerequisite: teacher recommendation
1 Credit
The first semester is an introduction to the basic laws, definitions, and terminology of
Algebra. Second semester work is carried out employing the knowledge gained during
the first semester in the solution of equations and inequalities, factoring, and fractions.
Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. Students considering
any kind of post-secondary training, including a four-year college, should consider CP
Algebra I.
320-Honors Geometry
Grades 9, 10
Prerequisite: Algebra I and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This course is designed to treat geometric concepts in depth and detail. Progress is
measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and group projects. A greater aptitude in math is
needed as more material is covered at a faster pace. To be considered for honors courses,
students must be motivated, creative, and have been extremely successful in previous
content related courses, and teacher recommendation. Progress is measured by
homework, quizzes, tests, and group projects.
322-CP Geometry
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra IB or teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This course uses inductive and deductive reasoning to discover and apply relationships
and formulas to geometric figures. An integral objective of the course is to encourage
students to organize ideas and to arrive at logical conclusions. Students will be
responsible for using two column proofs, as well as algebra to solve geometric problems.
Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. This course is
strongly recommended for students that are pursuing post-secondary education at a four
year school.
324-Geometry
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: CP Algebra I or Algebra IB or teacher recommendation
This course uses inductive and deductive reasoning to discover and apply relationships
and formulas to geometric figures. An integral objective of the course is to encourage
students to organize ideas and to arrive at logical conclusions. Even though students will
be responsible for using two column proofs, the emphasis is on algebraic solutions.
Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. This course is
recommended for students that are pursuing post-secondary education, both two and four
year schools. This course is not approved as a core course for NCAA eligibility.
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1 Credit
330-Honors Algebra II
Grades 9, 10
Prerequisite: CP Algebra I, Geometry and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This course is designed for the student who is planning to continue in the area of
mathematics and/or science. More material is covered than in the basic Algebra II course
and is studied in greater depth. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or
projects. Graphing calculator will be introduced. To be considered for honors courses,
students must be motivated, creative, and have been extremely successful in previous
content related courses, and teacher recommendations.
332-CP Algebra II
Grades 10, 11, 12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and teacher recommendation - It is recommended that students complete a
geometry course before CP Algebra II.
This course is designed to provide a review of the basic principles and skills of Algebra
by means of a critical examination of the structure of the real number system and to
introduce the concepts of relation and function, both linear and quadratic. Progress is
measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. Graphing calculator may be
introduced.
334-Algebra II
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra IB, Geometry or teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This course is designed for students that have difficulty in math and are preparing for
post-secondary education but not in a science or math related field. The course will
review solving and graphing linear equations and then move on to quadratic equations,
matrices, probability, statistics, and functions. Progress will be measured by homework,
quizzes, tests, and/or projects. Graphing calculators will be used for some applications.
340-Honors Pre-Calculus
Grades 10, 11
Prerequisite: Algebra II and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This course is designed for the student who is planning to continue in the area of
mathematics and/or science. More material is covered than in the Pre-Calculus course
and is studied in greater depth. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or
projects. Students will be expected to utilize their graphing calculators to acquire and
interpret data relating to math concepts covered in the textbook. To be considered for
honors courses, students must be motivated, creative, and have been extremely successful
in previous content related courses.
341-Advanced Algebra
Grades 11, 12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra IB and Geometry, and Algebra II and with teacher recommendation
This course is an alternative to Pre-Calculus. It is designed for the student who may have
experienced difficulty in Algebra II and needs more reinforcement of the Algebra II
curriculum. Topics covered will include an extensive study of functions (linear,
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quadratic, logarithmic, and exponential), systems of equations, and trigonometry.
Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests and/or projects. Graphing calculators
will be used.
342-Pre-Calculus
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This advanced course in mathematics covers trigonometry, analytical geometry,
analyzing functions, and advanced Algebra topics. This course is recommended for
college bound students in math and science oriented fields. Progress is measured by
homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. Graphing calculator will be used extensively.
To be successful in this course students must be motivated and have been successful in
CP Algebra II.
344-Advanced Placement Statistics
Grade 11, 12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra II and Pre-Calculus and teacher recommendation
This course is similar to a college freshmen statistics class. The topics include exploring
and understanding data, relationships between variables, data gathering, probability,
testing hypotheses, and making inferences. Students in the course take the Advanced
Placement Examination in Statistics for advanced standing before entering college.
Students are responsible for the exam fee. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes,
tests, and/or projects. Graphing calculator will be used extensively. Students are
responsible for the exam fee.
352-Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This course is designed to offer an alternative to AP Calculus for those seniors with a
credit in Pre-Calculus. Selected topics include permutations, combinations, probability,
and statistics, with pre-calculus coverage of functions, trigonometry, conics with
graphing, polar graphs, laws and graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions, series
and sequence, and limits. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or
projects. Graphing calculator will be used extensively.
353-Advanced Placement Calculus AB
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Open to highly motivated students that have completed Pre-Calculus and teacher
recommendation
This course is similar to college freshman calculus. One semester is on the derivative and
its application; the other, on the integral. Students in this course take the Advanced
Placement Examination in Mathematics for advanced standing before entering college.
Students are responsible for the exam fee. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes,
tests, and/or projects. A graphing calculator is needed. Students are responsible for the
exam fee.
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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Students take Freshman Science in grade 9, Chemistry in grade 10, and Biology in grade 11.
Thereafter, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics I, CP Physics, Marine Biology, or Human
Anatomy and Physiology in their senior year.
410-Honors Freshman Science
Grade 9
Prerequisite: Algebra I and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This full year class will study numerous physics topics including Newtonian mechanics,
heat, sound and light, electricity and magnetism, and astronomy. Students will be
expected to manipulate single variable equations; collect, interpret, and analyze data; and
maintain organized class materials. Students enrolling in this class should be highly
motivated, proficient in the properties of mathematics, and demonstrate exemplary note
taking and organization skills. This course will prepare students for future offerings of
Chemistry and Biology for their sophomore and junior years.
412-College Prep Freshman Science Grade 9
Prerequisite: co-enrollment in Algebra I and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
Students who will be enrolled in CP Algebra I as a 9th grader and have successfully
completed 8th grade science tend to be both challenged and successful in College Prep
Freshman Science. This full year class will study a comprehensive set of physics topics
on the conceptual level. These topics include motion, forces, momentum, circular
motion, energy, gravity, nature of matter, heat, sound, light, and astronomy. Although
this course will focus on the concepts involved in these topics, students will be required
to solve problems and analyze data using concepts presented in Algebra I. This will
prepare students for future offerings of Chemistry and Biology for their sophomore and
junior years.
414-Freshman Science
Grade 9
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
1 Credit
Students who will be enrolled in Algebra IA as a 9th grader and have successfully
completed 8th grade science tend to be both challenged and successful in Freshman
Science. This class will study a comprehensive set of physics topics on the conceptual
level. These topics include motion, forces, momentum, circular motion, energy, gravity,
nature of matter, heat, sound, light, and astronomy. This will prepare students for future
offerings of Chemistry and Biology for their sophomore and junior years.
420-Honors Chemistry
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Freshman Science and Geometry and teacher recommendation
This full year course is designed for students with exceptional skills in the areas of
mathematics and science. To be considered for honors courses, students must be
motivated, creative, and a teacher recommendation. Topics include chemical formulas
and equations, stoichiometrical relationships, electron configuration, kinetic molecular
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theory and states of matter, nuclear chemistry, acid-base theory, thermochemistry, and
organic chemistry. The mathematical and theoretical nature of chemistry will be studied
in greater depth than in CP Chemistry. Students perform many laboratory exercises as
well as regular classroom work. Lab reports, homework assignments, and chapter tests
are required.
422-College Prep Chemistry
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Freshman Science, Algebra I and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This course is a standard first course in chemistry. It is a laboratory oriented course for
students who are preparing for a four-year education after high school. Topics include
the atomic theory, the gas laws, molar relationships, stoichiometry, the periodic table,
nuclear chemistry, acid-base theory, and organic chemistry. Students perform many
laboratory exercises as well as regular classroom work. Lab reports, numerous
homework assignments, and chapter tests are required.
424-Chemistry
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Freshman Science and enrollment in or successful completion of Algebra IB
1 Credit
This course is designed for the student planning on entering some type of post high
school education though not necessarily in a science field or a four-year program. The
class will be a hands-on approach to everyday chemistry issues. Topics to be covered
will be Atoms and Chemical Bonding, Water, Organic Compounds, Chemicals of Life,
Chemistry of Drugs, Food Production and Natural Resources. Students’ progress will be
evaluated based on lab performance, class participation, science notebook and traditional
tests and quizzes.
425-Advanced Placement Chemistry
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Chemistry or teacher permission and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
Advanced Placement Chemistry is a full year course open to juniors and seniors who
have completed CP or Honors Chemistry. The AP Chemistry course is designed to be the
equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken in the first year of college
(including lab requirement). In May of each academic year the AP exam is given, and
full college credit is possible with a grade of 4 or better. The student taking this course is
required to take the Advanced Placement Exam in Chemistry in the spring. The student
is responsible for the exam fee. Students interested in pursuing a science, engineering or
pre-med curriculum, or who need to fulfill a science requirement for college, are
encouraged to consider this course.
430-Honors Biology
Grade 11
Prerequisite: Chemistry and teacher recommendation
This lab science course is a full year course designed for the motivated, creative and
exceptionally skilled student in Biology. It includes instruction and laboratory exercises
on molecular biology, cells, genetics, evolution, classification, bacteria and viruses,
rotests, invertebrates, vertebrates, plant life and human biology. Evaluation consists of a
variety of assessments including chapter tests, quizzes, lab reports, homework, midyear
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and final exams, short research projects, PowerPoint presentations and longer term
experiments. To be considered for honors courses, students must be highly motivated
and have a teacher recommendation.
432-College Prep Biology
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Chemistry, and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This is a lab science open to all college bound students. It includes instruction and
laboratory exercises on molecular biology, cells, genetics, evolution, classification,
bacteria and viruses, rotests, invertebrates, vertebrates, plant life and human biology.
Evaluation consists of a variety of assessments including chapter tests, quizzes, lab
reports, homework, midyear and final exams, short research projects, Power Point
presentations and longer term experiments.
434-Biology
Grade 11, 12
Prerequisite: Chemistry and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This course is designed for the student planning on entering some type of post high
school education though not necessarily in a science field or a four year program. The
class will be a hands-on approach to everyday chemistry issues. A variety of life science
topics are covered including animals, plants, the human body and nutrition. A practical,
real life approach is used. Students are required to take class notes, participate in labs
and discussion, and complete homework assignments. Regular quizzes as well as
projects and portfolios are used for assessment.
435-Advanced Placement Biology
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Chemistry and Biology, or teacher permission and teacher recommendation
Advanced Placement Biology is a full year course open to seniors who have taken a
previous Biology course and completed Chemistry. The student taking this course is
required to take the Advanced Placement Exam in Biology in the spring. The student is
responsible for the exam fee. This Biology course differs from the first year Biology
course in the kind of textbooks used, the range and depth of the topics covered, the kind
of laboratory work done by the students and the degree of time, effort, motivation and
discipline required of the students. The Advanced Placement course in Biology is
designed to meet the objectives of a general biology course at the college level. It
provides a comprehensive, in-depth study of the biological mechanisms of living
organisms. There are three major units developed in the course: molecules and cells;
genetics and evolution; organisms and populations. Students are expected to develop
considerable knowledge of the facts, principles and processes of biology. The laboratory
component of the course is very extensive, serving to provide models of how biological
information is collected, how it is interpreted, and how one formulates hypotheses from
available data and makes further predictions from it. Students also become familiar with
many advanced laboratory techniques in biology. Many activities in the course are
designed to help students understand that biology is a human endeavor with social
consequences.
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442-CP Physics
Grades 11,12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Freshman Science and Algebra II, Geometry and teacher recommendation
This full year course in Physics is algebra-based and requires good problem solving
skills. Students must be motivated, creative and have a teacher recommendation. Topics
studied include in-depth studies of kinematics, forces, dynamics, circular motion, work,
energy, power, heat, waves, sound light and electricity.
444-AP Physics I
Grades 11,12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Freshman Science, Algebra II, Geometry and teacher recommendation
This class is the equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics.
The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular
momentum); work, energy and power; and mechanical waves and sound. It will also
introduce electric circuits. Understanding of the basic principles involved and the ability
to apply these principles in the solution of problems are the major goals of the course.
The student taking this course is required to take the Advanced Placement Exam in AP
Physics I in the spring. The student is responsible for the exam fee.
448-Marine Biology
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
Marine Biology is a full-year course concentrating on the study of marine organisms, the effect of
seawater chemistry, and marine sediments on marine organisms, sand dune communities, and
seaweed reproduction. During the course students will learn to:
1. Collect, preserve, identify, and discuss the ecological role of marine seaweeds, invertebrates,
phytoplankton, zooplankton, and fishes from the Gulf of Maine.
2. Evaluate the salinity of seawater samples using laboratory techniques and evaluate the effect
of salinity on marine organisms.
3. Determine the components of marine sediments and discuss their role in providing habitat to
marine organisms.
4. Identify the sand dune plant species on Maine’s sandy beaches and discuss their ecological
role in building sand dunes.
5. Use laboratory techniques to culture marine algae and identify their different states of early
embryological development.
Grades in Marine Biology are based on specimen collections, drawings, laboratories, quizzes, and
practical laboratory tests. Students are required to attend the 5 field trips scheduled in the fall and
spring to various marine environments on the coast of Maine.
449-Human Anatomy and Physiology
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry and teacher recommendation
1 Credit
This course is intended for those highly motivated students who may wish to pursue a career in
nursing, medicine, veterinary science, etc., or those who may just wish to know more about their
own bodies. The anatomy and functional aspects of each body system is explored in detail.
Students will perform a variety of dissections and physiological experiments throughout the year
as well as complete projects. Evaluation is based on tests, quizzes, homework assignments, lab
reports, projects and discussions.
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DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES
The World Language Department offers the possibility of a four-year study of Latin and four
years of French and Spanish. By studying a second language, students become aware of their
own and other cultures, learn about the origins of modern English, and gain an increasing
proficiency in the basic skills in the language being studied. A student planning post-secondary
education is strongly advised to select a minimum of a two-year sequence in one language, and
many colleges require three years of the same language. In addition, world languages are
increasingly more important for all students entering the work force. World language courses are
college preparatory in nature.
580-French I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Credit Elective
Bienvenue (welcome) to the wonderful world of French! Begin your French studies with French I
to learn a beautiful language that is the second most widely learned foreign language in the
world! In fact, French is spoken on five different continents! This yearlong course is intended for
students with little to/no prior background in French. Basic grammar and vocabulary are
introduced through this course. Aligning with the ACTFL’s National Standards for Foreign
Language Learning, this course addresses the “Five C’s” - Communication, Culture,
Comparisons, Community, and Connections. Valuable cultural attributes of French culture are
introduced and studied. Students acquire basic listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills in
the target language. Use of the target language is expected during class. Throughout the course
students will make meaningful connections to their native language, thus expanding their English
vocabulary and preparing students for standardized tests such as the PSAT, SAT, and Smarter
Balance assessment. Students are also able to make meaningful associations to real world
contexts based on the deep French roots found throughout New England. Written homework
assignments are made with increasing frequency after introductory material is covered and
average two to three hours per week. Homework, quizzes, projects, and tests determine quarterly
grades.
581-French II
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: French I
1 Credit Elective
French II continues to promote student growth in French grammar and vocabulary. Learning
opportunities align with the ACTFL’s National Standards for Foreign Language Learning
through the “Five C’s” - Communication, Culture, Comparisons, Community, and Connections,
which aim to further the development of students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Through this course students complete fun, useful, and interactive units related to the topics of
fashion, travel, talking on the phone, comforting someone, expressing likes and dislikes, the
marketplace, food, directions, and places in the city, that prepare them to apply their French skills
in real-life situations. In French II, students learn the past tense, adverbial pronouns “en” and “y”,
IR and RE verbs in the present tense, basic adjective agreement, direct object pronouns, and
more! The culture, history, geography of France and the francophone world are presented
through texts, video clips, and Powerpoints. Use of the target language is expected in class.
Creative oral and written projects in French are a valuable, fun, and interesting component to this
course. Homework, quizzes, projects, and tests determine quarterly grades.
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582-French III
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: French II
1 Credit Elective
In French III complex grammar concepts are introduced with a continued emphasis on all four
skills of communication. Learning opportunities align with the ACTFL’s National Standards for
Foreign Language Learning through the “Five C’s” - Communication, Culture, Comparisons,
Community, and Connections, which aim to enhance and further the development of students’
reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in the target language. Through this course
students complete fun, useful, and interactive units related to the topics of French castles,
Martinique, house and home, hospitality, French meals, describing one’s day, travel, school, and
health. Language skills that prepare students for real-life language encounters are reinforced. In
French III, students learn complex adjectives, relative pronouns, interrogative adjectives, and
more! Creative projects may include group skits, creation and presentation of one’s dream home,
story writing, acrostic name poems, comics, and letter writing. The culture, history, geography of
France and the francophone world are presented through texts, video clips, and Powerpoints. Use
of the target language is expected in class. Homework, quizzes, projects, and tests determine
quarterly grades.
583-French IV/V A
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: French III
1 Credit Elective
This course alternates its program with that of French IV/V B from year to year so that students
can enroll in French courses for both their junior and senior years. This course is designed for
students who have a solid foundation of grammatical topics covered in French I-III. An adequate
competence in the target language is essential for success in this class, and students will be
expected to work with and create texts in French. Students who participate in this course are those
who are primarily interested in developing and improving their oral and written skills in the
French language as well as their knowledge of French culture. In French IV/V A complex
grammar concepts are refined with a continued emphasis on all four skills of communication.
Learning opportunities align with the ACTFL’s National Standards for Foreign Language
Learning through the “Five C’s” - Communication, Culture, Comparisons, Community, and
Connections, which aim to enhance and further the development of students’ reading, writing,
speaking, and listening skills in the target language. Students learn about French history (with
particular emphasis on World War II in France) and continue to expand their ability to
communicate orally and in writing. Drawing on varied sources of authentic materials such as
film, songs, historic texts, and selected works of French literature and poetry, students expand
their vocabulary; deepen their knowledge of the past tense. Through these sources students also
learn, interpret, and apply numerous tenses (such as the future, conditional and subjunctive tense)
and complex aspects of French grammar. Studying French and francophone literature, such as Le
Petit Prince by Antoine Saint-Exupery, can reveal much about the cultures that produced these
works. Cultural resources are examined as to how they portray French culture. Grammar is
practiced in context as much as possible. Creative projects may include group skits, poetry
writing, story writing, comics, and compositions, and research projects and presentations. The
culture, history, geography of France and the francophone world are presented through texts,
video clips, and Powerpoints. Use of the target language is expected in class. Homework, quizzes,
projects, and tests determine quarterly grades.
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584-French IV/V B
Grade 11, 12
Prerequisite: French IV/V A
1 Credit Elective
This course alternates its program with that of French IV/V A from year to year so that students
can enroll in French courses for both their junior and senior years. This course is designed for
students who have a solid foundation of grammatical topics covered in French I-III. An adequate
competence in the target language is essential for success in this class, and students will be
expected to work with and create texts in French. Students who participate in this course are those
who are primarily interested in developing and improving their oral and written skills in the
French language as well as their knowledge of French culture. In French IV/V B, complex
grammar concepts are refined with a continued emphasis on all four skills of communication.
Learning opportunities align with the ACTFL’s National Standards for Foreign Language
Learning through the “Five C’s” - Communication, Culture, Comparisons, Community, and
Connections, which aim to enhance and further the development of students’ reading, writing,
speaking, and listening skills in the target language. Students learn about French history and
continue to expand their ability to communicate orally and in writing. Drawing on varied sources
of authentic materials such as film, songs, historic texts, and selected works of French literature
and poetry, students expand their vocabulary; deepen their knowledge of the past tense. Through
these sources students also learn, interpret, and apply numerous tenses (such as the future,
conditional and subjunctive tense) and complex aspects of French grammar. Studying French and
francophone literature, such as L’homme qui plantait des arbres by Jean Giono, can reveal much
about the cultures that produced these works. Cultural resources are examined as to how they
portray French culture. Grammar is practiced in context as much as possible. Creative projects
may include group skits, story writing, comics, and compositions, and research projects and
presentations. Use of the target language is expected in class. Homework, quizzes, projects, and
tests determine quarterly grades.
585-Latin I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Credit Elective
Latin I provides students with an opportunity to expand their English vocabulary rather
painlessly! As 65% of English words are derived from Latin, the connection is obvious.
The same is true for numerous medical and legal terms. Countless Spanish and French
words have a Latin origin as well. In fact, the term for the popular activity of “texting”
comes from the Latin word meaning “to weave.” Other obvious derivatives include
“texture,” “context,” and “textile.” Learning Latin roots helps students to score well on
standardized tests such as the PSAT and SAT. The fact that English grammar borrows
heavily from Latin structures is another factor which makes this course a practical choice.
Translation of passages concerning history and mythology is a natural way for becoming
familiar with various aspects of Roman culture. Daily assignments, quizzes, exams, and
projects will determine quarterly grades. Midyear and final exams will count 20 percent
of the semester grade in accordance with school policy. The text Ecce Romani I has
interactive exercises on the Internet such as games and other enjoyable activities to learn
vocabulary, grammar, and aspects of Roman culture.
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586-Latin II
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Latin I
1 Credit Elective
After a thorough review of material learned the previous year, Latin II continues to help
students to expand their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. Connections with
today’s world are emphasized through translations and projects stressing the role of Latin
and Greek in projects featuring brand names, inventions, and medical and legal terms.
English vocabulary building is stressed along with a study of topics in Roman history and
culture. The course focuses upon Latin’s influence on literature as well. Grading is
based on the same system as Latin I. The text Ecce Romani II uses interactive exercises
on the Internet that help students with vocabulary, grammar, and aspects of Roman
culture.
587-588-Latin III-IV
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Latin II
1 Credit Elective
This course alternates its program from year to year so that students can enroll for their
junior and senior years. Prose and poetry are translated and analyzed. Vocabulary and
derivative work continue to be emphasized with the goal of helping to improve students’
English composition skills as well as scores on standardized tests such as the SAT.
Creative projects may include mock trials and research on Latin poets’ and authors’
influence on English literature. Grading is based on the same system as Latin II.
591-Spanish I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Credit Elective
Spanish I is a course for students who have no previous background in Spanish. Students will use
unit packets supplemented by teacher-generated and authentic materials. Units include school and
self, eating and shopping, family and home, and body and health, with an emphasis on presenttense verbs. Students receive instruction in the four language skills, listening, speaking, reading
and writing, and they are introduced to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Students are
expected to complete written and/or oral homework assignments and/or study every night. Short
quizzes and chapter tests are given throughout the year and midterm and final exams count 20
percent of the semester grade. Spanish is spoken in class with increasing frequency.
592-Spanish II
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish I
1 Credit Elective
Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I with more in-depth study of grammatical concepts. Units
include community and transportation, environment and recycling, entertainment, and life in the
past and present, with an introduction to past-tense verbs. Students receive instruction in the four
language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, and they continue to study the culture of
the Spanish-speaking world. Students are expected to complete written and/or oral homework
assignments and/or study every night. Short quizzes and chapter tests are given throughout the
year and midterm and final exams count 20 percent of the semester grade. Spanish is spoken in
class with increasing frequency.
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593-Spanish III
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish II
1 Credit Elective
Spanish III will complete chapters 1-7 of Paso a Paso 2. The text is supplemented by
workbooks, practice sheets, and communicative activities, as well as teacher-prepared
materials. Oral skills will continue to be stressed, and students will be required to speak
in the target language in class. Articles in Spanish magazines will be read and discussed.
Writing assignments will include letters and compositions. The culture, history and
geography of the Spanish-speaking world is presented through the use of supplemental
materials such as videos, as well as, through oral and written presentations by students,
etc. Students should expect a minimum of a half hour of homework each night. Midyear
and final exams count 20 percent of the semester grade.
594-Spanish IV
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish III
1 Credit Elective
Spanish IV will complete chapters 8-14 in Paso a Paso 2 text, along with the
corresponding ancillary materials, as well as teacher-prepared materials. Students at this
level will have become conversant in the language, and their oral skills will continue to
improve through numerous proficiency-based techniques. Spanish magazines will be
read and discussed. The culture, history, and geography of the Spanish speaking countries
are presented through videos and cultural readings, as well as, through oral and written
reports/projects by students. Students should expect a minimum of a half-hour of
homework each night. Midyear and final exams each count 20 percent of the semester
grade.
595-Spanish V
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Spanish IV
1 Credit Elective
Spanish V will complete chapters 1-6 in the Paso a Paso Level 3 text along with the
accompanying practice book and all other ancillary materials, as well as teacher-prepared
materials. Oral skills will continue to be strengthened through numerous proficiencybased techniques. The culture, history, and geography of the Spanish speaking countries
will be presented through cultural readings, videos and other techniques. Written and
oral projects/presentations will be required. Students should expect a half hour of
homework each night. Midyear and final exams count for 20% of the grade.
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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
700-Video Production and Editing
Grades 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
This course is an elective course for students who wish to investigate processes and
techniques used in video production and editing. The course will use the Final Cut Pro
software, which is the industry standard. The course will be project orientated in a final
project that demonstrates a successful understanding in planning, production and editing
video. Some typical projects include commercials, public service announcements, film
re-makes and music videos. The primary goal of the course is to get students comfortable
with the process of being on both sides of the camera, the assembly process and general
production skills.
701-Advanced Video Production and Editing
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Video Production
.5 Credit Elective or Fine Arts
Advanced Video Production builds on the skills mastered in the introductory level
course. With the basics of video editing and production, students work on long-term
video and cinematic projects. All students will produce an industry-standard short film to
be shown at the Marshwood Film Festival in the spring. This course is designed for the
students with a genuine interest in making films and videos independently. The filming
of the footage (actors, lighting, location, props, costumes) is done outside of class while
the assembly of the film is done in the lab.
All projects are measured against the school-wide creative expression rubric to ensure the
work is reflective of progress and understanding of the art of film making. Students are
also asked to create films that reflect cultural trends but also reflect an understanding of
historical cultural production (style, form, content, etc.) Furthermore, students create
films that express ideas and/or feelings while also understanding the merits of other film
and video makers.
706-Intro to Technology
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
This course is designed for the student who likes to problem solve with a hands-on
approach. The focus of the course will be for students to apply critical thinking skills and
develop abilities in group problem solving through various situations relative to real
world engineering challenges and obstacles encountered in class. Students will be
required to manipulate materials and thoughts; research ideas in an attempt to solve
problems through cooperatively learned experiences and actual test results. Much of the
work will involve cooperative learning activities with students sharing ideas to achieve
common goals. The appropriate and safe use of equipment and materials will benefit the
student in successful completion of posed dilemmas. Students will be required to keep a
portfolio documenting all ideas and progress made as solutions to problems are reached.
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707-Advanced Technology II
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
This course is designed for the highly motivated, creative technology student. Students
will work on teacher assigned and individually selected projects which they will research,
design and develop using skills and knowledge acquired in the Intro to Technology
course. The appropriate and safe use of materials will benefit the student in the
successful completion of posed dilemmas designed to simulate real work engineering
challenges. Research ideas/proposals must be innovative and technologically based to
meet the instructor’s approval. Students will be required to keep a portfolio documenting
all ideas and progress made as solutions to problems are reached.
708-Intro to Woodworking
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
This course is designed for students who have no prior background in woodworking. The
focus of this course will be for students to learn basic skills and techniques used in
woodworking. Shop safety and proper use of tools and equipment is strongly stressed in
this course. Students will be assigned basic woodworking projects that require different
skills to accomplish, and they will learn the basic wood joinery techniques to do this.
This course will go through the process of project development from the sketch or
drawing, to wood selection and layout, to the finished product.
709-Advanced Woodworking
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Intro to Woodworking
.5 Credit Elective or Fine Arts
This course is designed for students who have completed the Introduction to
Woodworking course. In this course students will learn more advanced techniques and
skills and apply them with the knowledge gained from the introductory class to complete
more complex projects. Students will look at different styles of furniture design and
apply those characteristics to a project of their choice. Students will also learn techniques
used to present the finished project through a variety of finishing applications.
C.A.D. COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
CAD is designed to incorporate the computer with mechanical technical and architectural
drafting skills. CAD will be offered as a two part course with each part being worth one half
credit. All grade levels are welcome; although priority will be given to upperclassmen.
710-Intro to Mechanical Drawing – CAD
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
Intro to Mechanical Drawing will familiarize students in the skills and system that will be used in
CAD. The course will focus on mechanical and technical drawing. Students will learn skills that
are important in being able to effectively create and recreate technically detailed drawings. The
course is beneficial for students interested in careers such as Engineering, Drafting, Machine
Trade, and other industrial/technological fields. Students will be required to complete assigned
tasks and projects based on their ability to manipulate the CAD system.
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711-Advanced Mechanical Drawing – CAD
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: CAD Intro Course
.5 Credit Elective or Fine Arts
Advanced Mechanical Drawing is an upper level drafting course which draws upon skills
and technique learned in the Intro level CAD classes. The class will focus on the detail
and precision of proper drafting skills. The expectation is that students already have a
good foundation and working knowledge of the CAD system and are comfortable using it
to complete assigned projects and activities. Students are expected to understand the
available attributes of the system and apply them with little prompting or new instruction.
712-Intro to Architectural Drafting – CAD
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective or Fine Arts
This course will focus on the proper techniques and terms used to design and layout
residential type homes and buildings. All areas of residential home design will be
covered, giving each student a good understanding of the proper drafting skills needed to
design and draw house plans from the foundation to the roof. Students will be asked to
complete various assigned design problems as well as have the opportunity to create
drawings and plans of their own ideas.
713-Advanced Architectural Drafting – CAD
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: CAD Intro Course
.5 Credit Elective or Fine Arts
Advanced Architectural Drafting is an upper level course that will draw upon the skills
and techniques learned in prior Architectural CAD experiences. A good understanding
of the fundamentals of house and building design is extremely helpful and will provide a
knowledge base in order to complete assignments in this course. Students will be asked
to complete drawings and plans that are complex and detailed. There will be many
opportunities to express individual ideas pertaining to house and building design
throughout this course.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
814-Exploring Childhood
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Completion of teacher recommendation form
1 Credit Elective
This course provides the student with the opportunity to understand children better and to
develop skills and acquire knowledge that help the student gain a feeling of confidence
when working with children. Students will have the opportunity to work with children at
Eliot Elementary and/or Central School. In addition to quizzes, tests, and daily
assignments, the students are responsible for quarterly projects and field site activities.
Attendance is crucial for success in this class.
815-Introduction to Foods and Nutrition
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
The course is designed to provide students with information on good nutrition and how it
affects their well-being. It will also provide basic cooking principles, techniques, and
culinary terms. Students will be given opportunities to apply their new learning, in
hands-on laboratory cooking experiences. Grades will be based on tests, quizzes,
assignments, lab reports, class participation, and projects. Attendance is crucial for
success in this class.
816-Advanced Foods
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Intro to Foods & Nutrition
.5 Credit Elective or Fine Arts
This is an advanced level semester course available to students who have completed
Introduction to Foods & Nutrition course. It is designed to provide students with more
advanced skills than the lower level course allows. Units of study are organized around
four major cultures: Chinese, French, Italian, and Mexican Cuisines. Also included is the
study of famous chefs from the French and Italian tradition and the influence they have
had on the culture of that period. After choosing an appropriate cake recipe, students will
make the cake and design an original decoration using the MHS creative expression
rubric as a guide. The final exam project will be to create and produce an original recipe
using the parameters set by the teacher. Other topics covered in this course are food
preservation and studies into advanced nutrition. Grades are based on tests, homework
assignments, culture and lab reports, class participation, and the creative expression
projects. Attendance is crucial for success in this class.
817-Sewing Fundamentals
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective or Fine Arts
This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of fabric construction and
design. Students will learn about the principles of color and design, general construction
techniques and other related fiber topics, and gain knowledge in the use and care of the
sewing machines. Evaluations will be based on individual projects, tests, and quizzes,
and a daily activity log. Individual project quarterly grades are assessed based on the
elements of design, organization, construction, and originality as expressed in the MHS
creative expression rubric. Each student will supply his or her own material for this
class. Sewing machines and small equipment are available for class use. Attendance is
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crucial for success in this class.
823-On Your Own
Grades 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
Students taking this course will be exploring the areas of communication and job-related
skills including writing a cover letter and resume, interviewing skills, and good work
habits. Other topics included in this class will be the development of personal and family
relationships, community life, money management, housing, consumerism, food planning
and nutrition and health issues. Grades are based on reading and homework assignments,
class participation, quizzes and tests, and Unit projects. Attendance is crucial for success
in this class.
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FINE ARTS
Art Department
845-Advanced Placement Studio 2-D/Drawing
Grade 11, 12
1 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
Prerequisite: Success in at least two intermediate level art courses (Drawing I, Painting I, Pottery I,
Photography, etc.) or instructor’s permission.
Studio Art is a yearlong intensive art course for the highly motivated art student who is
interested in the study of art. The course is an AP Art Studio course and follows the AP
syllabus. Students will prepare a professional portfolio of work from the end of their
junior year (when they enroll) to spring when they submit their portfolios. Students will
be responsible for 24 pieces of artwork to be finished by the end of 1st semester. This is a
rigorous course, equivalent to an entry-level college course, and students are required to
take the Advanced Placement exam in the spring. Students are responsible for the exam
fee.
The portfolio requirements consist of three sections. Students will work on a breadth
section, which is a variety of works that shows a range of conceptual approaches and
media. The second section is concentration, where students will work on an in-depth
exploration of a particular concept or theme (media can vary). The third section is
quality, where students choose a body of work that exemplifies their mastery of breath
and concentration.
The goal of this course is to expose student artists to a challenging and rigorous art
curriculum, and to assist them in preparing for the continued pursuit of the arts.
Significant time outside of the class is needed for success. It is expected that students
will put in an additional 3-5 hours a week beyond classroom time. Students will be
required to maintain a sketchbook as a record of work and a document to work from. All
work created will be critiqued in writing and verbally by teacher and peers. All students
will make a digital CD of their work. There is a summer assignment that is due the first
day of class. Grading in Studio Art is based on the AP Art Studio Rubric. Exemplary
attendance is mandatory for this class. Students may submit their portfolio for AP credit,
but it is not required. Students are responsible for the exam fee.
850-Art Fundamentals
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
Art Fundamentals is the art department’s entry level course. This course provides an
introduction to the history of art and introduces students to the tools, materials, and
processes of the artist. Students will explore the sources of creative ideas and understand
the concept of originality. Art careers are studied and discussed. Basic units of study
are: art history, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Students are expected to
maintain some amount of homework, and some writing on the subject of art. Art
Fundamentals is a prerequisite for ALL studio art classes and satisfies one half of the
required fine art credit for graduation. This is a hands-on studio experience; therefore,
attendance is crucial for success.
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851-Mixed Media
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
This course is for the student that enjoyed the variety of artistic expression found in the
Art Fundamentals course. Mixed Media uses cultural connections and artists to explore a
variety of mediums, in which students mix one or more to complete artwork. Most of the
subject matter the students work in is from personal story and interpretation. This course
is challenging in that there is never one way to solve a problem, but many in which
students are encouraged to come up with something new and innovative. We work in a
variety of mediums, both two and three-dimensional. Course work involves sketches,
notebooks, readings, and artwork. It is suggested students have some experience with the
drawing process. Mixed Media is a hands-on class and attendance is crucial for success.
852-Painting I
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Drawing I and teacher recommendation
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
This course is for the student who wants to expand their knowledge of painting and the
use of the major mediums in painting. Work done in the previous art class should be of
good quality with a final grade of a C or above. This class will teach the student to
properly use tempera, watercolors, acrylic and oils. Technique, composition, theme and
style will be explored. There will be some work using the styles and themes of different
artists, both historical and contemporary. Evaluation in this course is based on course
work, effort, notebook, sketchbook, critiques and evaluative processes. A majority of the
work is done in class; therefore, class attendance is crucial to success of this course.
853-Drawing I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
This course is for the student who wants to learn more about drawing and wishes to
continue in the study of drawing. Work done in Fundamentals should be of good quality
with a final grade of a C or above. Drawing mediums used in this course will be pencil,
charcoal, conte, colored pencil, watercolor pencils, ink, pastel and some mixed media.
Work done in this course is done from life, photo, imagination and your sketchbook.
Evaluation in this course is based on your effort, notebook, course work, critiques and
sketchbook. Most of the work is done in class; therefore, attendance is crucial for
success in this course.
854-Graphics and Printmaking
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
This course explores methods of communication through the use of basic visual design.
Art produced in this course is more abstracted rather than representational, challenging
students to employ the elements and principles of design to clearly communicate ideas
visually. This course covers a variety of design uses, which may include bookmaking or
package design, and printmaking media such as monoprints, linocuts, and/or collographs.
Students will learn matting technique and the importance of professional presentation of
their artwork. Graphics and Printmaking also covers an abbreviated history of visual
design from the nineteenth through twentieth century. Students build a portfolio of work
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by completion of their assignments as well as keep an organized notebook for use in
class.
Graphics and Printmaking is a hands-on studio experience. Attendance is crucial for
success. This course is the second required course (after Art Fundamentals) that needs to
be taken if students want to enroll in Introduction to Photography.
855-Pottery: Level I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
This introductory class is for the beginner working with clay. Basic handbuilding
techniques (pinch, slab, coil and slab) will be the main focus of the class with one
introductory wheel project. Historical and contemporary ceramics will be introduced and
discussed. Students will be expected to keep a notebook with preparatory sketches,
vocabulary, and notes on techniques and class discussions. Pottery is a hands-on class
and it requires lots of practice. This makes attendance crucial for success. There is a
$15.00 course fee that will help defray the cost of clay and glazes.
856-Pottery: Level II
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pottery Level I and teacher recommendation
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
This class builds upon the skills acquired in Pottery I. Students will continue to practice
and improve their handbuilding techniques and will create more complex forms. There
will be an emphasis on wheelwork making both wheel projects and projects that combine
wheel thrown parts, thrown and altered parts, and handbuilt parts. Students will research
a historical pottery style or contemporary ceramic artist and will present it to the class.
Pottery is a hands-on class and it requires lots of practice. This makes attendance crucial
for success. There is a $15 course fee that will help defray the cost of clay and glazes.
858-Sculpture
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
In sculpture a variety of mediums, (clay, plaster, paper mache, wire, found objects, etc.)
will be used to explore form. Sculpture from various time periods and cultures will be
presented and discussed in class. This is a hands-on class making attendance crucial for
success. There is a $10 course fee that will be used to help defray the cost of the various
materials used.
859-Introduction to Photography
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Graphics and Printmaking
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
This course is offered to those students who have completed the semester courses of Art
Fundamentals and Graphics and Printmaking. There is a fair amount of reading,
writing, and testing in this course which must be successfully completed before
photographs are taken, developed or printed. Students learn basic 35 mm camera
operation, basics of composition, the history of photography, and dark room technique
to produce black & white photographic prints. Owning a 35 mm camera is not
necessary for success in this course. A limited number of school cameras are available
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to lend students, and assignments can be met using these. 35 mm cameras from home
are welcome, but the camera will have to be approved by the teacher - not all 35 mm
cameras are suitable for this course. This is a hands-on studio experience. Excellent
attendance is crucial for success. There will be a course fee of ten dollars ($10.00) to be
paid by each student taking this class. The fee covers the cost of film, chemicals and
photographic paper used by students during the semester.
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Music Department
955-Vocal Ensemble
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
Performance based group singing a variety of musical styles. Music is performed a
capella as well as with accompaniment. The group is also open to student accompanists.
Performances include a variety of venues such as informal singing and formal concerts.
Students are expected to attend in and out of school rehearsals/performances as well as
mandatory concerts. Attendance is critical for success. Students in vocal ensemble also
participate in a small group voice lesson once a week. The dress code for concerts may
require clothing purchases.
Any student interested in singing may join. Skills focused on include performing for
large and small audiences, following a conductor, vocal technique, music reading, team
building and group work. Evaluation is based on voice lesson participation, quiz grades,
daily rehearsal participation/effort and live concert performance.
957-Ensemble Performance
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
Students should register for this course if they wish to take both Concert Band and Vocal
Ensemble. A schedule will be set up for students to alternate days between the two
classes. See course descriptions for Concert Band and Vocal Ensemble for more
information about expectations and responsibilities. Grades are determined by an
average of the two courses.
960-Concert Band
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
The Concert Band is designed to enable the student to participate in a group experience in
music performance, and to further skill development on the student’s musical instrument.
Pride in individual work, responsibility, and dedication are stressed. Grades are based on
improvement in skills, mastery of the assigned music, and ability to perform the assigned
music on the student’s instrument, as well as live concert performances. Each student
should expect an average of two hours a week of homework (practicing) outside of
classroom time. Concert band performs home concerts, assemblies at area schools, music
festivals, trips and programs with other schools. A limited number of instruments can be
supplied by the school. Excellent attendance is crucial for success. The dress code for
concerts may require clothing purchases.
962-Jazz Ensemble
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Director’s Recommendation
.25 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
Jazz Ensemble membership is based on audition (if necessary, based on number of
students interested) and is designed for the student who wishes to learn the techniques of
playing jazz music. Jazz Ensemble performs in conjunction with the Concert Band. The
Jazz Ensemble meets once per week from 2:30 to 4:00 pm on Thursdays. Students are
expected to attend rehearsals, to be on time, and come to rehearsals prepared. In addition,
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students are expected to practice the music an average of two hours per week. Accuracy
in performance, pride in individual and group performance, and pride in personal
appearance are stressed. Jazz Ensemble is designed to help the student learn technique,
interpretation and the refined skill of playing in small groups in a jazz style. All music is
selected for the student level of playing ability. Excellent attendance is critical for
success.
963-Jazz Ensemble - First Semester
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Director’s Recommendation
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
Jazz ensemble will focus on playing jazz music including swing and bossa. Students will
play and listen to quality music from the beginnings of Jazz up to and including more
contemporary pieces. Jazz Ensemble performs in conjunction with the concert band and
will have individual performances as well. Jazz Ensemble is designed to help students
learn technique, interpretation, and the refined skill of playing in small groups in a jazz
style. The objective is for students to become more confident as individual players. All
music is selected for the students’ level of ability.
964-Music Industry
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
This class looks at the industry side of music. Various music-related careers are explored
such as arts management, music associated design, media-based and backstage work.
Music listening and interpretation skills are also developed. Individual projects as well as
group work are expected. Attendance is critical for much in-class work.
965-Music Theory I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
Music Theory I is designed for anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of music
reading and writing. Fundamentals of music theory such as note names, key signatures,
scales, triads, two-part composition, etc. will be examined. Development of aural skills
and sight-singing will be stressed. Students will also learn several music software
programs. The benefits are many to this course, especially to students interested in
pursuing music after high school.
966-Music Theory II
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Music Theory I or Instructor’s Recommendation
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
This course is a continuation of Music Theory I. Students will study more advanced
topics in music theory, composition, and ear training, as well as analysis, orchestration,
and arranging. Music composition and theory software learned in Music Theory I will be
used at a more advanced level, and new technologies will be introduced. Students
considering a college major or minor in music should take this course.
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967-Stagecraft
Grades 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
We will experience what happens to a musical as it is being staged. The major focus for
the class will be active, hands-on experience serving as the production team for a musical
performance. This will include set design and construction, show research, costume
design, as well as other activities. This course explores the development of the musical
and its significance in American music and culture. We will look at the different phases
of musical making, as well as discussing various shows.
968-Music Appreciation
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
Music Appreciation serves as an introduction to the history, literature, and theory of
music for the non-musician. Composers, historical eras, musical forms, instruments, and
styles are included in the course. Listening to music will be a focus, and attendance at
live performances may be required. The course is designed to give students a broader
understanding and respect for music. Music students may take the course as a steppingstone to more advanced courses such as Music Theory, but it is not a prerequisite. Music
Appreciation may be combined with Art Fundamentals to fulfill the entire fine arts
requirement.
969-Beginning Piano
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
Beginning Piano is designed for students who have no prior piano experience or music
training. The course focuses on the development of basic skills for playing the piano,
including study of the keyboard, basic terminology, musical notation, scales, rhythm, and
simple transposition. As a concluding project, students present a recital for their families.
970-Beginning Guitar
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
This course is an elective class that may be used to satisfy the fine arts requirement. All
students who may want to learn to play or advance their guitar play are welcomed.
Students will learn both standard notation as well as guitar tablature. Music theory will
be studied and students will gain the tools needed to continue playing and teaching
themselves guitar. Students will be expected to play both alone and together.
971-Advanced Guitar
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Beginning Guitar or permission of instructor
.5 Credit Fine Arts or Elective
This course is an elective class that may be used to satisfy the fine arts requirement. All
students who are interested in playing guitar are welcome. Students must possess basic
guitar playing skills either through the successful completion of Beginning Guitar or
through demonstration with the instructor. This class will have an emphasis placed on
progress of the individual’s skills versus the group approach taken in Beginning Guitar.
Techniques study will include finger picking, bar chords, and melody reading across all
six strings. Some small and large group playing will be included to continue work on
ensemble playing skills.
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Other courses that may be taken to meet the Fine Art credit requirement:
Other Courses which can fulfill the fine arts requirement are: Intro to Theater (170), Plays &
Players (171), Speaking Voice (172), AP Art History (245), Advanced Video Editing (625),
Advanced Woodworking (709), Intro to Mechanical Drafting (710), Advanced Mechanical
Drafting (711), Intro to Architectural Drafting (712), Advanced Architectural Drafting (713),
Advanced Foods (816), and Sewing Fundamentals (817)
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
The Health and Physical Education program provides a variety of daily physical activities that
are enjoyable and safe ways for students to learn. It's designed to accommodate and meet the
individual differences of each student and provide a foundation for lifelong activities and fitness.
Opportunities are provided for the growth and development of the whole person valuing the role
of regular physical activity in the maintenance of healthy life styles.
All students must successfully earn 1 credit of Wellness, which includes ½ credit of PE, and ½
credit of Health Elective at Marshwood High School for graduation. Students who have shortterm medical excuses must complete make-up work to receive a wellness credit. Students who
have a long-term medical condition that does not allow them to participate will be required to
retake Wellness at a later date.
900-Wellness Grade 9
1 Credit Required
Wellness is a co-educational environment that integrates Health Education and Physical
Education concepts into a full-year course. A ½ credit will be earned toward fulfillment
of the Physical Education graduation requirement and ½ credit toward the Health
Education requirement. The other ½ credit of Physical Education is to be earned through
electives taken during sophomore through senior years.
The society in which we live makes it essential for a wellness curriculum that meets the
needs of young people today. Wellness provides the opportunity for the development of
the student's physical, mental-emotional, and social well-being. The curriculum provides
the necessary experiences and tools that will foster healthy values, attitudes and
behaviors.
All students enrolled in wellness class will participate in a program designed to improve
fitness levels through a variety of exercise options. They will also set mental/emotional
goals and explore how to develop and maintain healthful relationships.
903-Elective Team Sports
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Wellness
.5 Credit Elective
Students will be exposed to a variety of team experiences through sports. Students will
improve their fitness and refine fundamental skills through game activities.
Opportunities for “striving to win”, leadership responsibilities, strategic and tactical
considerations, and fun in competing will be provided. Teamwork will be emphasized.
904-Fit For Life
Grades 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
This course will provide students with an opportunity to experience alternative methods
in lifetime fitness. It will also provide a foundation for developing a strong mind-body
connection as it relates to stress reduction and overall wellness. Students will develop an
in-depth understanding of the muscular system and the essential components for an
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effective personal workout routine. Activities offered in class may include: Pilates,
Yoga, Progressive Relaxation, Plyo-ball and Plyometric exercises, Stability ball work,
Cross-Fit workout, Circuit and Strength Training, Cardio challenges, Dance, Lifetime
sports and Outdoor activities such as snow shoeing and cross country skiing. Grading
will be based on class participation, completion of a personal fitness journal and two
interactive presentations on a specific fitness method of personal interest.
905-Strength Training
Grades 11, 12
.5 Credit Elective
This class is an introduction and application of strength training techniques and methods.
The class will include both classroom instruction and wellness center application. Some
of the topics to be addressed include: skeletal musculature, biomechanics, spotting
techniques, movement specific resistance exercises, exercise order, and periodization.
Evaluation will be based on quizzes, participation, and homework.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
The purpose of the special education services is to meet the goals and objectives, if required, of
the individual education plan (IEP) established through the Individualized Education Plan Team
process.
Special education offers referral, evaluation, and educational opportunities designed to meet the
unique needs of those students who have an identified special services need. These special needs
include one or more of the following:
Autism
Deaf-Blindness
Hearing Impairment
Intellectual Disability
Other Health Impairment
Orthopedic Impairment
Specific Learning Disability Traumatic Brain Injury
Visual Impairment (including Blindness)
Deafness
Emotional Disturbance
Multiple Disabilities
Speech or Language Impairment
An individualized education plan is written for each student eligible to receive special education
services. Goals and objectives, if required, pertaining to student achievement are written and
reviewed at least annually.
Services such as resource room classes, testing and evaluation of learning problems, speech and
language services, and other support personnel are available as deemed appropriate through the
IEP team process.
Additionally, extended instruction is an instructional opportunity offered to students in a regular
education setting as determined by the IEP team. The purposes of extended instruction are:
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To improve skills in reading, written language, and math
To provide additional, scaffolded instruction in content area subjects, and
To further develop study skills as related to specific classroom assignments.
Students may earn ¼ credit for the year based on student’s daily participation in the class.
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CAREER TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
Marshwood provides career technical opportunities to students in their junior and senior years.
Marshwood utilizes the Career Technical Centers of Dover, Somersworth and Sanford to meet
student’s plans. Whether a student’s plan calls for direct employment, post secondary schooling
or enlistment in the armed services, their participation in a technical program can be helpful in
the following ways:
• Employment bound students have the opportunity to acquire entry level skills, to work
as part of a team, and to learn skills necessary to find, keep and advance within a job.
• Post-secondary bound students find it to their advantage to take a technical program. It
gives them an opportunity to explore, experience, and determine a career direction before
pursing advanced schooling. Completion of some programs leads to advanced placement
standing at certain community colleges.
• If military service is in a young person’s future, the technical center can help with
reference materials and provide opportunities to meet with visiting service
representatives.
The following Career Tech offerings are available and will provide students with core and
elective credit for graduation unless otherwise noted. Priority is given to juniors, with the
expectation that a student will complete both years of the program. The only exceptions are the
two year programs indicated below which may be taken as a junior or as a senior. You can
access the Career Technical website for more information.
Junior and Senior Years
Animal Science
Automotive Technology
Honors Biotechnology (one year program)
Building Trades
Business and Financial Management
Computer-Assisted Drafting & Design
Computer & Network Systems
Culinary Arts
Digital Design
Early Childhood Education
Emergency Medical Services (one year program)
Equine Science
Fire Science (one year program)
Graphic Arts
Health Occupations (one year program)
Landscaping and Horticulture
Precision Manufacturing
Pre-Engineering/Robotics
Residential Wiring
Technology and Marketing Administration
Video Production
Welding and Metal Fabrication
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Students who are enrolled in a career-technical program at Sanford in Automotive Technology,
Pre-Engineering/Robotics, Building Trades, Precision Manufacturing, Computer-Assisted
Drafting & Design, Residential Wiring or Welding and Metal Fabrication can earn a THIRD
MATH credit by the successful completion of the two year program. A student can earn a
THIRD SCIENCE CREDIT by the successful completion of a two year sequence in Landscaping
and Horticulture or a ½ credit by completing the one year program in Health Occupations. Upon
the successful completion of the two year Video Production program a student can earn a
SENIOR ENGLISH CREDIT. A FINE ARTS CREDIT can be earned with the successful
completion of the two year Graphic Arts or Digital Design program.
MHS staff reserves the right to assign students to Sanford, Dover and or Somersworth Career
Technical Centers depending on the availability of slots, present career-technical enrollment and
the rest of a student’s requested scheduled. As MHS is a part of the Sanford Regional
Vocational Center region, these slots are used as first priority.
CAREER TECHNICAL PROGRAM OFFERINGS
720-Animal Science I/Equine Science I
Grade 11
1 Credit
721A-Animal Science II – Equine Science II Grade 12
3 Credits plus 1 Credit Science
The first year of a two year program will focus on general animal care including small
animals, large animals and horses. The Animal Science I curriculum is composed of two
major student experiential components. These hands on, competency based experiences
will be comprised of the following:
- 50% of the Animal Science I component will focus on an in-depth understanding
of general animal care (both large and small), animal welfare, nutrition, veterinary
assistance, animal behavior, grooming, barn management, feeding and maintaining
the general environmental health of all animals. Animals studied include dogs, cats,
rabbits, sheep, goats, reptiles, rodents, and many others.
- The remaining 50% of the Animal Science I component will focus on an in-depth
introduction into Equine (horses) form and function (functional anatomy), equine
management, equine veterinary care, riding position and control, and riding form and
function. This component is conducted off-site at the Myhre Equine Clinic located in
Rochester, New Hampshire.
Students choosing the Equine Science II option focus on equine science principles,
equine veterinary care, horse training, horse mastership, riding form, and function, stable
management, and equine industry careers. This is a yearlong program conducted off site
at the Myrhe Equine clinic located in Rochester, New Hampshire.
Career Opportunities: animal science sales person, groomer, veterinary technician, barn
manager, horse groomer, trainer or riding instructor, etc.
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721B-Animal Science II
Grade 12
2 Credits, 1st Semester
Students will explore the fundamentals of raising and caring for animals. This class will
cover nutrition, common diseases and their causes, reproduction, behaviors, and business
management. These skills are necessary for the pet owner and those interested in a career
in animal science. During this class skills are learned through running the grooming lab
and care of barn animals.
721C-Honors Animal Science III
1 Credit, 2nd Semester
Grade 12
The Animal Science III class is designed for a student who has an interest in the
Veterinary Medicine Field. This is a vigorous course that takes an in-depth look at
animal anatomy as well as common practices that veterinarians would explore. Genetics,
reproduction, vaccinations, veterinary terminology, and maintaining medical records are
some of the material covered in this class. Ethical and legal issues in veterinary medicine
will also be discussed. In addition to the class work, this course will include hours at
local veterinary clinics, humane societies.
722-Automotive Technology I
Grade 11
723-Automotive Technology II
3 Credits (Sanford)
2 Credits (Somersworth)
4 Credits (1 Math Credit is included)
Grade 12
2 Credits (Somersworth)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Automotive Technology I and instructor recommendation
Automotive Technology is a two-year program designed to prepare students for the repair
industry and post-secondary education. Students will train according to the NATEF
(National Automotive Technical Education Foundation) standards in both the classroom
and lab. This program is designed for students to study in five areas: Engine Repair,
Electrical Systems, Engine Performance/Diagnosis, Steering/Supervision, and Brakes.
Using online data bases students will research and follow repair procedures, look up
parts, and write repair orders.
724-Honors Biotechnology I
Grade 11, 12
1 Credit – Fall Semester
This semester-long course will focus on training students in lab skills commonly used in
the biotechnology industry. LOTS OF HANDS ON LAB WORK! Skills include
isolating DNA from cells, manufacturing large quantities of DNA, growing bacteria,
separating DNA with gel electrophoresis using microscopes to identify cells, and gaining
valuable experience with a number of lab tools that are commonly used in professional
labs.
725-Honors Biotechnology II
Grades 11, 12
1 Credit
This is an advanced semester-long course in biotechnology that will focus on training
students in lab skills while emphasizing current theories behind the molecular basis for
disease. Prerequisite is successful completion of Biotechnology I. Skills include
measuring solution concentrations with spectroscopy using PCR, using DNA in test
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tubes, bioinformatics research of micro-organisms, separating of protein cells, using gel
electrophoresis, and culturing a variety of cell types.
726-Building Trades I
Grade 11
3 Credits
727-Building Trades II
Grade 12
4 Credits (1 Math Credit is included)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Building Trades I and Instructor Recommendation
The first year of this two-year program focuses on developing a working knowledge of
the building process as it relates to residential construction. Students begin the year
covering hand and power tool use and safety as well as job site safety. They will then
move into the building process and start the construction of ranch style home. The house
project will cover all aspects of the building process from frame to finish. Other topics
that will be covered include: building materials, fasteners, blueprint reading, building
codes, concrete foundations and thermal insulation.
Students returning for the second year of the program will develop the skills essential to
the cabinetmaking and furniture making industries. Safety practices, tool and equipment
utilization, identification of building materials, fasteners, hardware, basic math and
blueprint reading will all be addressed. The mastering of these skills and competencies
will culminate in the construction of toolboxes, cabinets and furniture.
728-Business and Financial Management
Grade 11, 12
2 Credits
Business Management is a two-credit technical program designed to provide students
with the skills and knowledge needed to open, operate, and manage a small business.
Students will learn about management techniques, human resources, entrepreneurship,
marketing, finance, technology, research, creating business plans, business ethics, and
international business. Students will gain hands-on skills in the areas of business.
Students will also develop employability, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork
skills. Courses are Intro to Business, Human Relations & Customer Service,
Management & Ethics, and Business Law.
730-Computer Assisted Drafting & Design I
Grade 11
3 Credits
731-Computer Assisted Drafting & Design II
Grade 12
4 Credits (1 Math credit included)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Computer Assisted Drafting & Design I and instructor
recommendation
This program offers students an introduction to the drafting profession so that they can
pursue a career in the drafting field immediately after high school or further their
education in engineering or architecture. The program is individualized and competencybased utilizing conventional drawing board techniques and computer-aided drafting
(CAD). The industry standard AutoCAD 2010 is used for basic CAD. The first year of
the program consists of one semester of basic drafting and one semester of an
introduction to CAD. The drafting segment acquaints the student with processes,
activities and skills for advance drafting work. The CAD segment provides the student
the most commonly used means of computer-aided drafting/design in the industry. A
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student planning to attend college for architecture, civil engineering, landscaping,
mechanical engineering, product design, tooling design, structural engineering, facilities
planning or interior design will become familiar with this computer software. Students
learn to utilize the various features and capabilities of AutoCAD through thirty-one
learning modules. The second year of the program consists of one semester of a
specialized field (mechanical or architectural) and one semester of advanced 3D solid and
parametric modeling using Solid Works or AutoCAD 2012. Both specialized fields are
required to develop a portfolio of drawings. All drawings are done using AutoCAD
2012.
732-Computer & Network Systems I
Grade 11, 12
3 Credits
733-Computer & Network Systems II
Open to Grade 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CNS I and instructor recommendation.
4 Credits
The Computer & Network Systems Program is designed to prepare students for national
certification including CompTIA and Cisco. Students are expected to take and pass these
certification exams. Successful students can earn college credits, have courses waived
through articulation agreements, qualify for work-based learning employment, and be
well positioned for job opportunities. Also, community service projects will provide
students real life experiences comparable to the best corporate internship programs. Each
student uses his/her own high performance networked workstation. These workstations
contain multiple operating systems, all the major office products, Internet tools and
access, networking software and utilities. The program has its own Web site, LAN and
WAN. All the equipment and networking is available to prepare the student for Network+
and CCNA Certification Testing. System Administration concepts are taught on
Microsoft and LINUX servers. Video conferencing, scanning, text conversions, digital
cameras, and web accessed smart networking equipment provide additional opportunities.
Second year students continue the study of computer repair and networking with
additional engineering projects using various types of microcontrollers. Hardware
engineering design and programming skills are taught through the student selected
projects.
734-Culinary Arts I
Grade 11
4 Credits (Sanford)
2 Credits (Somersworth)
735-Culinary Arts II
3 Credits (Sanford)
Open to Grade 12
2 Credits (Somersworth)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Culinary Arts I and instructor recommendation
The Culinary Arts program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills
required to secure employment in the food service and hospitality industry. The student
must show academic potential as well as commitment to the food service industry. The
first-year curriculum teaches students in the basic skills and knowledge associated with
culinary arts and the food service industry. Among the areas covered are: introduction to
baking; meats/poultry; seafood; table service; cost control; knife skills; soups/sauces;
salads and pastry; vegetable/starch cookery; breakfast cookery; safety and sanitation;
menu planning; and restaurant operations. The second year curriculum will enable
students to gain advanced level knowledge and skill pertaining to food preparation and
production as well as food service management. Students will be required to assemble a
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portfolio of their knowledge and success in and out of class. Among the areas covered in
the second year are: career orientation/opportunities; entrepreneurship; regulations and
laws; menu design; garde manager; advanced pastry; advanced seafood; hors
d’oeuvres/canapés; nutrition; charcuterie; American regional and international cuisine;
advanced table service; and culinary competition. To be successful in this program,
students must be highly motivated and effective team players.
736-Digital Design I
Grade 11
737-Digital Design II
Grade 12
3 Credits
4 Credits (1 Fine Arts credit included)
Begin your career path in Digital Design by gaining foundation skills in design and the
AdobeCS5 applications. Lessons include typography, logo building, page layout,
scanning, duplicating, and digital imaging. Creative projects align to the Adobe
Curriculum. Software applications explored are Adobe CS5, InDesign, Illustrator and
Photoshop. Students create a portfolio during the first year. The second year is a
continuation of the principles of design with emphasis on digital communication skills.
Projects range from student portfolio website to flash animation and 2D game building.
Customer support skills are developed by live design jobs, including: brochures; logos;
business cards; newsletters; signs; banners; automotive decals; large format printing; and
textile imprinting. Students are encouraged to enter state and national competitions for
scholarships and awards. Adobe certification is offered upon program completion and
passing the Adobe Associate exam.
738-Early Childhood Occupations I
4 Credits (Sanford)
2 Credits (Somersworth)
739-Early Childhood Occupations II
3 Credits (Sanford)
Grade 12
2 Credits (Somersworth)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Early Childhood Education part I and instructor recommendation
Grade 11
The Early Childhood Occupations program prepares high school students for various
careers in working with young children (pre-school & elementary education). Through
in-depth academic studies in child growth and development, students gain a solid
understanding of the early childhood years and a working knowledge of children in this
critical stage of their development. Students also receive CPR and First Aid training and
certification. Students work directly with pre-school children, two days a week, within
the on-campus Head Start program to acquire skills and confidence in teaching. During
the second year of the program students will serve as interns within the community. The
students can choose from a variety of internships within the early childhood field:
infant/toddler programs, preschool, special education, primary schools (K-2), family
advocates, and child psychology. Students attend their internships every Monday,
Tuesday, and Thursday for a minimum of two hours each day. On Wednesdays and
Fridays the students report back to Noble High School to study early childhood education
and theories of child development. At the end of the two-year program students are
eligible to receive their Maine certificate as an early childhood aide (CECA).
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740-Emergency Medical Services
Grade 11, 12
3 Credits
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program provides students with necessary skills
to respond to emergency calls, provide efficient and immediate care to critically ill or
injured persons and transport patients to a medical facility. The EMS training program is
a one-year course that includes classroom and hands-on education. Students receive
instruction in anatomy and physiology and patient assessment. Extensive reading and
written work is required. The course includes a 10-hour clinical rotation in an emergency
department and a 10-hour ride-along with an ambulance service.
Upon completion of the course the student will be eligible to take the National Registry
EMS written exam. Successful completion of that exam will make the student eligible to
obtain certification as a Maine EMT-B.
The EMS and Fire Science programs are separate one-year programs, although
students may opt to take both programs over a two year period, depending on their
schedule.
741-Fire Science
Grades 11, 12
4 Credits
This one-year program is for students interested in being trained to the National Fire
Protection Association’s 1001 standards for professional qualifications of fire fighters.
This training is required by area fire departments before entering structure fires or
attacking car fires. Classes are taught by state certified fire instructors with standard
materials used throughout the state. There will be a combination of classroom, fitness
training, and hands-on experience using firefighting tools and equipment. Extensive
reading and written work is also required.
This class requires that students achieve and maintain a level of physical fitness to enable
the individual to be able to chop, lift, drag, and climb. Students will be expected to work
as a team while setting up ladders; climbing ladders to over 30 feet; chopping holes in
roofs and dragging fire hose, all while wearing Personal Protective Clothing and an
SCBA air pack.
Successful completion of the course will allow the student to take the Firefighter I & II
End Test (skills testing) and written tests.
The EMS and Fire Science programs are separate one-year programs, although
students may opt to take both programs over a two year period, depending on their
schedule.
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742-Graphic Arts I
Grade 11
3 Credits
743-Graphic Arts II
Grade 12
4 Credits (1 Fine Arts credit included)
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Graphic Arts I and instructor recommendation
This program is designed to prepare students for continuing education and entry-level
employment in the Graphic Arts Industry and related fields. Starting with an idea to the
final completion of a piece, students are involved in every aspect from research, layout
& design, typography, photography, image assembly, manipulation techniques, printing,
and bindery. Students spend time studying Screen Printing, Digital Printing and Digital
Photography both in formal classroom presentations to hands-on lab sessions. Students
start to develop an understanding of customer relations, scheduling and time
management. Industry standard assignments and real-world projects afford students an
excellent hands-on experience. Students are placed in many situations to improve their
critical thinking and problem solving skills. Each student assembles a portfolio and
compiles samples from all three career areas which include Graphic Design,
Photography, Printing & Publishing. The demand has never been greater for Graphic Arts
Professionals. Graphic Arts I and II use the national accreditation standards in Print Ed.
Articulation agreements have been established with Southern Maine Community College
and Central Maine Community College.
744-Health Occupations
Grade 11, 12
3 Credits (.5 Science credit included)
This is a one-year program for students who are considering a career in the health care
field. The program follows the Maine Certified Nursing Assistant curriculum; students
who complete the program are eligible to take the State of Maine CNA (Certified Nursing
Assistant) competency exam in May. The CNA certification provides an opportunity for
employment in health care and /or extra income while attending college. The program
teaches students basic care skills through classroom instruction, clinical work-based
learning and job shadowing. Students experience hands on training at a local long-term
care facility and hospital. In addition to preparing to become a CNA, students have the
ability to research careers in the health sciences through job shadow opportunities. The
health science career strands include: radiology technology, rehabilitation
therapies, emergency medicine, special education/preschool, respiratory therapy, social
work, laboratory sciences, and pediatrics. The curriculum includes an introduction to
anatomy/physiology, basic patient care skills, medical terminology, infection control,
nutrition, growth and development. Students learn how to measure and record vital signs
(blood pressure, heart rate and temperature) and will be certified in CPR and First Aid. If
you enjoy helping others this may be the place for you!
745-Landscaping and Horticulture I
Grade 11 and 12
3 Credits
746-Landscaping and Horticulture II
Grade 12
4 Credits (1 Science credit included).
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Landscaping and Horticulture I and instructor recommendation.
The goal of the Landscaping and Horticulture program is to prepare students to enter the
Horticulture Industry and prepare them for further education and training in the field.
The program’s theoretical focus covers topics such as: Greenhouse operation and
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Maintenance; Plant Identification; Botany; Herbaceous Ornamentals; Plant Propagation;
Landscape Design and Construction; Organic Vegetable Production; and Turf
Establishment and Maintenance. These topics are complimented by lab experiences
where students are required to complete many different landscape projects, operate
multiple greenhouses, grow a variety of ornamental and vegetable plants, and maintain
various landscapes. Graduates of the program are well prepared to enter the landscape
and horticulture industry at entry-level or supervisory positions. They are qualified to
work for a variety of settings, including: commercial greenhouses; landscape design/
installation firms; tree care companies; private estates; golf courses; park and recreation
departments; grounds maintenance; and lawn care
749-Video Production I
Grade 11
3 Credits
750-Video Production II
Grade 12
4 Credits (1 Senior English Credit included)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Video Production I and instructor recommendation
This program incorporates a hands-on approach to provide students with the ability to get
a head start on a career in the media field. Students learn various media-related skills,
including: cinematography, studio production, directing, producing, editing,
scriptwriting, and storyboarding. Students will also learn how to identify and anticipate
industry trends and learn the various laws and business practices that are unique to the
field. Additionally, students will be actively involved with a variety of projects including
public service announcements, instructional videos, commercials, music videos, short
films and practice drills. These projects are designed to hone the skills learned to be
successful in the field. Students also have the chance to work closely with WSSR-TV
(located adjacent to the lab) and have their work broadcast through the station. At the end
of their second year in the program students will be able to test for certification approved
by the Maine Association of Broadcast Professionals
751-Pre-Engineering/Robotics I
Grade 11, 12
3 Credits
752-Pre-Engineering/Robotics II
Grade 12
4 Credits (1 Math Credit included)
In Pre-Engineering/Robotics first year students will use the VEX robotics platform to
understand and apply design principles in developing products and systems. They will
gain an understanding of the nature of engineering, problem solving, and the design
process. Basic electricity and programming skills will also be introduced. Additionally,
first year students will participate in design challenges such as the Maine Wind Blade
Challenge and work with our year two students on our FIRST Robotics team. Second
year students will take the lead of our FIRST Robotics team and build a complete
working robot to meet a new challenge in six short weeks. This year we are registered to
compete in two regional competitions that will take students system design and
programming skill to higher levels. Second year students will also learn more advanced
engineering content including thermodynamics, structures, structural analysis and other
engineering content that will serve them well as they prepare to graduate. The course is
designed to support students wanting to attend university level engineering programs,
technical programs, military and direct industry employment. Mathematics skills will be
developed and utilized in the program.
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753-Precision Manufacturing I
Grade 11
3 Credits
754-Precision Manufacturing II
Grade 12
4 Credits (1 Math credit included)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Precision Manufacturing I and instructor recommendation
This program is designed to train students for entry-level positions in Manufacturing. The
curriculum is based on the National Institute of Metalworking Standards (NIMS). The
traditional metal working practices are taught through rigorous metal working projects
and theory discussion. Safety, Precision Measurement, Inspection, Blueprint reading,
Lathes - Milling - Grinding - Sawing Machines, Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Mill and Lathe, Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing
(CAM) are covered. Students work toward industry recognized credentials in Precision
Machining. All second year students will have the opportunity to take the Precision
Manufacturing certification examination through the National Occupational Competency
Testing Institute (NOCTI).
755-Residential Wiring I
Grade 11
3 Credits
756-Residential Wiring II
Grade 12
4 Credits (1 Math Credit included)
The Residential Wiring program is designed to provide students entry-level electrical
skills. Students learn various wiring methods of residential buildings. First-year students
begin with electrical safety and tools of the trade. They use mock-ups to perform the
typical wiring of today’s modern home. All wiring techniques learned by the students
will meet or exceed National Electrical Code standards. Second-year students will extend
their learning experiences to more complex projects that included EMT (electrical metal
tubing) bending, wiring a complete 100 amp service, and wiring homes that the center
builds or other non-profit projects throughout the community. Students will learn how to
read and work from blueprints. Graduates of this program with 80 average or better will
receive 576 hours credited toward their journeyman license.
757-Welding and Metal Fabrication I
Grade 11
3 Credits
758-Welding and Metal Fabrication II
Grade 12
4 Credits (1 Math credit included)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Welding and Metal Fabrication I and instructor recommendation
The Welding/Metal Fabrication Program is designed to prepare the student to enter the
work world with a solid and diverse set of trade skills, and related knowledge, and a
strong work ethic. The emphasis is on real-world applications and situations, and how to
become the best qualified candidate to compete in today’s competitive job market. What
you’ll learn: Stick, MIG and TIG Welding, Design, Prints & Layout, Job Planning &
Problem Solving, Sheet Metal Pattern Drafting Fabrication, and Pipe Fitting & Welding.
Career opportunities: Combination Welder, Welding Inspector, Sheet Metal Mechanic,
Metal Fabricator and Pipe Fitter/Welder.
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION NOTICE
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT #35
The Board of Directors of School Administrative District #35 does hereby reaffirm its
commitment to equal employment opportunity and to an atmosphere for students and employees
which is free of intimidation, ridicule, hostility, and offensiveness.
The Board of Directors of M.S.A.D. #35 recognizes its responsibility to comply with the
provisions of the Maine Human Rights Act and those federal statutes with similar provisions that
apply.
In recognition of this responsibility the Board of Directors is committed to pursuing a policy of
nondiscrimination in the personnel policies of School Administrative District #35. These practices
include but are not limited to, recruitment, hiring, opportunities for promotion or transfer,
compensation, and other terms, conditions or privileges of employment. The policies
implementing these policies shall not favor or penalize any person because of race, color, religion,
national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age or disability where these are not found to be bona
fide occupational qualifications. Therefore, the Board of Directors of M.S.A.D. #35 does thereby
direct that this policy of equal employment opportunity shall be promoted and enforced through
an Affirmative Action Plan. Copies of the Affirmative Action Plan are available in each school
office.
The Superintendent of Schools is School Administrative District #35’s Affirmative Action
Officer. Questions regarding affirmative action should be directed to her at 180 Depot Road,
Eliot, ME 03903 or 207-439-2438.
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