MONTPELIER
HIGH
SCHOOL
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
2011/2012
The following course descriptions
are offered to help students choose
their course requests for next year.
In the 2011/2012 school year we will
continue to follow a Traditional 7
period .Classes are approximately 50
minutes long. Year long classes are 1
credit and semester long classes ½
credit. Elective classes will be
offered on sufficient demand. Fees
are subject to change before the start
of next year.
A Note to all students: Classes
with ALC prefix are for students
with I.E.P.s .
All listed fees are subject to
change.
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ART
ART APPRICIATION -621
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Open To:
All Students
Fee:
$12.00
Art appreciation is a foundation art class
where students will learn about art history.
By teaching art history, students will be
exposed to a wide variety of artistic styles,
movements, and trends, as well as, how
political and historical events have played a
role in the creation of art. In addition,
students will be creating artwork that reflects
trends, vocabulary, and styles discussed in
class. The class will cover the historical,
cultural, and social context standards,
analyzing and responding standards, and
valuing the art/aesthetics reflection standards
for grades 9-12 in the ODE Art Content
Standards.
considering this class. The creation of a
digital portfolio is mandatory.
DRAWING/PRINTMAKING I 605
Length: One Semester
Credit: ½ Credit
Req.:
Art Appreciation
Fee:
$10.00
This class is designed to provide students
with the opportunity to focus solely on
drawing. Particular attention will be given to
drawing from direct observation using a
variety of media. In addition, students will be
exposed to printmaking terms and techniques.
Nine weeks will be dedicated to drawing and
the other nine weeks will focus on
printmaking, where students will use their
drawing skills in another fashion. The
creation of a digital portfolio is an essential
part of this class.
DRAWING/PRINTMAKING II
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite: B or better in
Drawing/Printmaking I
Fee:
$15.00
This class is for the serious drawing students.
Students will further explore the areas of
drawing and printmaking. Exploration and
experimentation will play a vital role in the
class as students create projects. Students
must show a strong work ethic and
willingness to take on challenges when
considering this class. The creation of a
digital portfolio is mandatory.
CERAMICS/SCULPTURE - 606
Length:
Credit :
Prerequisite:
One Semester
1/2 Credit
Completion of Art
Appreciation
Fee:
$15.00
This class is designed to provide students
with an opportunity to focus solely on
ceramics/sculpture. Students will learn the
various terms, equipment, techniques, and
knowledge in regards to this particular area
of art. In addition, students will experiment
with variety of materials while exploring
their own creativity. Nine weeks will be
dedicated to sculpture and the other nine
weeks will focus on ceramics, where students
will be introduced to the potter’s wheel. The
creation of a digital portfolio will be an
essential part of this class.
CERAMICS/SCULPTURE II
APPLIED ART - 616
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Req.:
“B” Art Appreciation
Fee:
$15.00
The applied art class is designed for students
who are not the serious art student. In this
class, they will be applying basic skills and
knowledge to create artwork. The focus will
be on arts and crafts rather than fine art.
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite:
“B” Ceramics/Sculpture I
Fee:
$15.00
This class is for the serious ceramic/sculpture
student. Students will learn about different
firing techniques, creation of glazed, as well
as, creating large-scale sculptures. Particular
attention will be given to the potter’s wheel
in the creation of functional pottery. Students
must show a strong work ethic and
willingness to take on challenges when
PAINTING I - 607
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
1/2 credit
Prerequisite:
Art Appreciation
Fee:
$15.00
Students electing to take this class will learn
the terms, techniques, and styles in regards to
this particular area of art. In addition,
students will experiment with variety of
materials while exploring their own
creativity. Students must be will to
experiment and explore different styles and
techniques, as well as, show a strong work
ethic. A digital portfolio is a requirement.
PAINTING II
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite:
B or better in Painting I
Fee:
$15.00
This class is for the serious painting student.
Students will further explore the area of
painting working toward the development of
their own personal style while using a variety
of painting media. Students must show a
strong work ethic and willingness to
experiment when choosing this class. The
creation of a digital portfolio is mandatory.
JEWLERY/GLASSWORK I - 609
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite:
Art Appreciation
Fee:
$25.00
This class is will focus on different jewelry
and glass techniques. Students will spend 9
weeks learning different aspects of glass, the
creation of stained glass, and will create art
from glass using different techniques.
Students will spend the other 9 weeks
focusing on jewelry making techniques and
concepts. They will learn different techniques
and use a wide variety of materials to create
beads and jewelry. Students will learn about
the history, various materials used in jewelry
making, and basic techniques. Many of the
concepts used in glass will be used in
creating Jewelry. A digital portfolio will be
an essentail part of this class.
GLASSWORKS II
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ credit
Prerequisite:
“B” Glasswork I
Fee:
$25.00
This class is for the serious glasswork
student. Students will further explore the
areas of stained glass and warm glass
techniques while refining their skills. In
addition, students will work on creating their
own designs, as well as, learning about
jewelry design. Students will create large
scaled projects using various glass are
methods. The creation of a digital portfolio is
mandatory.
PHOTOGRAPHY/GRAPHIC
DESIGN - 615
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite:
NONE
Fee:
$20.00
This is a combination class of photography
and graphic design. Students electing to take
this class will learn how to use a digital
camera for art purposes. Students will learn
about terms, techniques, and lighting used to
create professional quality pictures.
Computer software will be taught and used to
edit photographs for artistic purposes. In
addition, students will learn the various other
computer software used by graphic designers.
As mentioned, this is a combination class.
Photography will NOT be the only projects
we do in this class. The creation of a digital
portfolio is mandatory.
BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGY
ACCOUNTING I - 742
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite:
NONE
Fee:
$22.00
Accounting
deals
with
bookkeeping
principles for a one-owner business as will as
a merchandise business. You will be using
the double entry system with modifications to
fit today’s theories and procedures. This
course is presented in a college preparatory
manner (lecture) and tests will be given over
every 2-3 chapters concerning the theories
and procedures.
ACCOUNTING II - 744
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: “C” in Accounting I
Fee:
$22.00
Accounting II begins where Accounting I left
off with the accounting cycle. Topics to be
taught
include:
Accounting
for
a
merchandising business, payroll accounting,
accounting for petty cash, depreciations,
accounting for uncollectable accounts,
accounting for inventories, notes payable and
receivable, and accounting for partnerships.
This class is also taught in a college manner,
with tests over related topics.
BUSINESS LAW - 748
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
American History
Business Law will be a comprehensive study
of law including: ethics, contracts, sales
agreements, and other legal issues that the
student will confront each day. Each unit
includes court cases that help you explore the
legal process. As a class you will conduct a
mock trial as will as view cases from Court
TV. This class will be a combination of
lecture and discussion and tests will be given
over related chapters.
SPORTS MARKETING - 740
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
1/2 Credit
Prerequisite:
NONE
This course helps illustrate marketing
through functions applied to sports and
entertainment. The course allows the student
to comprehend the sports and entertainment
marketing field, evaluate winning strategies,
investigate Cyber Marketing, compare facts
vs. myths, examine legal and ethical issues,
and explore the various career opportunities
associated with this phenomenon.
GENERAL BUSINESS - 710
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite: NONE
This course is a general introduction to the
business world. Fundamentals of business
organization, entrepreneurship, financing,
private
enterprise,
management,
and
marketing are studied. This class will be a
combination of lecture and discussion with
projects being assigned that relate to the
material being studies.
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY 756
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite: Completion of computer one
or the equivalent
Students will learn all aspects of producing
weekly news broadcast from filming, editing,
and staring in production. Students will need
to have an understanding of Premier and
Photoshop applications.
GENERAL MARKETING -746
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
1/2 Credit
Prerequisite:
NONE
Marketing will be designed to introduce and
help develop the skills needed to understand
today’s world of marketing and advertising.
This class will be taught with a combination
of lecture, discussion, and group work.
Projects will be done in class and will include
topics such as: writing a marketing plan,
developing a new product line, creative
advertising and effective promotion.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
SPANISH I - 460
Length:
Credit:
Prerequisite:
One Year
One Credit
Successful completion of
8th grade Language Arts
This is an introductory course to the Spanish
language and Hispanic culture. The basics of
grammar are emphasized. Cultural topics are
explored. The student will be required to
memorize vocabulary and speak the
language. The student must already have a
good understanding of English grammar.
SPANISH II - 465
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: “C” or better in Spanish I
This course is a continuation of Spanish I
with a heavy emphasis on Spanish grammar
and vocabulary. Cultural topics are explored
more as well. Listening and speaking skills
are further developed.
SPANISH III - 470
Length: One Year
Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite: “B” or better in Spanish II
This course aims to build on the skills
acquired in Spanish I and Spanish II.
Reading and writing will be greatly
cultivated. The comprehension and speaking
of Spanish is heavily practiced. Hispanic
cultural and civilization topics are studied in
depth.
SPANISH IV - 475
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: “B” or better in Spanish III
This course requires the student to be able to
proficiently speak and comprehend basic
Spanish. Reading and writing skills are
continually developed. Hispanic culture and
civilization is studied intensively.
The
student must be able to work successfully on
independent and group projects.
SPANISH V – 476
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
This course builds on Spanish IV. Students
work to improve fluency and grammar.
Independent learning is intensified.
LANGUAGE ARTS
ENGLISH 9 - 011
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
8th grade Language Arts
By the end of the course, students should be
able to write grammatically correct sentences
and paragraphs. Writing is stressed. One
book report will be presented. Emphasis will
also be placed on vocabulary.
The class concentrates on improving each
student’s reading ability and comprehension.
Assignments will consist primarily of reading
short stories, poems, and non-fiction,
preparing to discuss them, preparing
vocabulary exercises, and
grammar
exercises. Students will read a novel and
study the development of the novel. Also,
they will read a Shakespearean play, Romeo
and Juliet. Writing assignments are assigned
weekly.
Students will improve listening skills and
recognize
non-verbal
communication.
Students will organize ideas for informative
speeches, and book review. Students will
also recognize and overcome stage fright.
ENGLISH 10 - 021
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
English 9
Fundamental skills in grammar are reviewed.
Instruction in use of standard English in
speaking is emphasized. In writing the
mechanics of capitalization, punctuation,
spelling and vocabulary are emphasized. The
study of literature concentrates on the short
story, non-fiction (essays, biographies, and
autobiographies) and on one Shakespearean
play. The students will read A Separate
Peace. Writing assignments are assigned
frequently. One book report on a book
chosen from a restricted list is required.
Students will improve verbal communication
skills and recognize audience analysis as an
essential step in public speaking. Students
will present at least one speech.
GENERAL ENGLISH 11 - 032
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
English 10
This course is geared to the student who does
not intend to further education at a four year
college. Standard English will be reviewed
as will as the mechanics of capitalization,
punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary. There
will be many writing assignments. A book
report will also be required. Short stories,
and
non-fiction
(Autobiographies,
biographies, and essays) will be used to
develop reading comprehension. Students
will be encouraged to develop vocabulary
skills, and spelling will be emphasized.
Students will also participate in discussions
and interviews.
Also there will be a
comprehensive career unit that will last the
whole semester.
C.P. ENGLISH 11 - 031
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: “C” or better in English 9 and
10
This course is intended for students planning
on attending a four year college. Writing is
stressed throughout the year. Students will
complete informative, persuasive, and
expressive essays; short stories; poetry;
letters; journals a formal research paper; and
reading reviews. Students will also write
literary essays on the plays Our Town and
Macbeth and the novel The Great Gatsby.
The mechanics and processes of writing are
stressed, as is the development of critical
thinking skills.
Students will participate in discussions and
interviews, and learn the principles of debate.
GENERAL ENGLISH 12 - 042
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
three English credits
This course will enable students to write
essays, letters, stories, and reports, and read
novels, short stories, and drama. Students
will be encouraged to develop reading and
writing skills and will present a variety of
speeches.
C.P. ENGLISH 12 - 041
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: “C” or better in CP English 11
This course is intended for those students
who will be attending a four year college. A
continuation of C.P. English 11, the course
stresses writing across the curriculum.
Students will write history, science, and
literary based researched papers; complete
persuasive evaluative and informative essays;
and write poetry, short stories, and reading
reviews. Students will also read and write
literary essays based on
Hamlet, and
mythology. In addition, students are required
to submit at least one piece of writing for
publication, or deliver a speech at a contest
during the year.
Students will conduct debates and present
oral interpretation and mass media speeches.
Students will also give formal presentations
like ceremonial speeches, and conduct
Parliamentary Procedures meetings.
AP English 12 - 043
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: “B” or better in CP English
11or with teacher
recommendation
The Advanced Placement English course in
Literature and Composition engages students
in careful reading and critical analysis of
imaginative
literature
including
the
following: poetry, drama, short fiction, and
novels. Through close reading of selected
texts, students should deepen their
understanding of the ways writers use
language to provide both meaning and
pleasure for their readers. As they read,
students should consider a work’s structure,
style, and themes as well as such smaller
scale elements as the use of figurative
language, imagery, symbolism, and tone.
Writing assignments will focus on the critical
analysis of literature and will include
expository, analytical, and argumentative
essays. Well-constructed creative writing
assignments will help students see from the
inside how literature is written. The goal of
both types of writing assignments is to
increase students’ ability to explain clearly,
cogently, and even elegantly, what they
understand about literary works and why they
interpret them as they do.
YEARBOOK - 050
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Completion of Application
and Teacher approval
An elective course for students interested in
participating in the production of the
Montpelier High School annual. Emphasis is
placed on actual production of the annual.
Experience will be gained in the following
areas: Planning and techniques of good
layouts, types of design, basics of
photography, cropping photographs,
typography and copy preparations, financial
planning, advertising and sales. Extracurricular time will be required.
COMMUNICATIONS - 060
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite: NONE
This course will investigate various forms of
communications including speech, mass
media, and propaganda. Speeches will be
researched, prepared, and presented.
CREATIVE WRITING - 047
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite: NONE
Creative Writing is a course that is designed
to allow students to familiarize themselves
with many different avenues for expression
through writing. The focus is not on writing
conventions, although they are important to
the process. The goal for the class is for
students to take chances with their writing
and stretch out of their comfort zone.
Although the class has a specific set of
assignments, the work is largely independent.
This allows for the student and teacher to
work closely on the specific needs that each
student has.
MATHEMATICS
ALGEBRA I - 111
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
8th grade Pre-Algebra
Algebra is a natural outgrowth of arithmetic.
Up to now work in mathematics has been
mostly arithmetic with some simple geometry
and formula work. Arithmetic deals with
definite problems while algebra deals with
those same problems in general. On of the
main objectives of algebra is to make a
transition from arithmetic, by thinking in
terms of numbers alone, to principles of
algebra dealing primarily with numbers and
letters (variables) in the equation. Since
algebra, like most mathematics, is
cumulative, much time is spent in teaching
the student “how to approach and study new
concepts and to recall concepts previously
studied”. This course is primarily a 9th grade
course; however it may be taken by any
student who desires the knowledge of
algebra. Students will have a period of time
to determine if they want to remain in
algebra. Student should understand that
completed homework is a necessity for
course completion.
GEOMETRY - 121
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Algebra
The basic objectives for the study of
geometry are 1) it gives the student a chance
to develop his understanding of mathematical
proof 2) it provides an understanding of
plane and space relationships 3) it helps to
develop the student’s sense of logic as
applied at everyday living 4) it further
develops concepts of arithmetic
and
algebraic operations. The course of geometry
teaches the student how to think clearly.
Geometry’s practical value will be of use
later, especially for those planning to pursue
the professions of law, medicine, art, design,
or any of a multitude of others. The habit of
thinking properly can be acquired through
geometry. Greater evaluation of what is read
and more intelligent conversation can be
acquired from the study of geometry. Logic
is a by product of geometry.
ALGEBRA II - 131
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Geometry
Algebra II is one of the most interesting
courses in high school. It is designed for a
person to think and learn for himself. The
course is a challenge and requires a large
amount of effort from the student to succeed.
It is a college-preparatory course, and so a
student should realize that he is expected to
work at a college-prep level. Algebra II is a
review of Algebra I in a more advanced and
complex form. This course deals with the
mastering of how to handle numbers and
numerals in order to solve problems
logically. Some of the areas covered in this
course are mathematical principles and
operations; fractional, linear and quadratic
equations: functional relations, powers, roots
and exponents and logarithms.
PRE-CALCULUS - 141
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus deals mainly with concepts that
will be used in the study of college
mathematics and/or calculus. Many of the
Algebra II topics are studied in almost every
chapter. Some of the new areas introduced
include circular functions, trigonometry,
application of trigonometry, sequences,
series, limits, exponential and logarithmic
functions, matrices, the conic sections, etc.
AP CALCULUS - 143
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisites: Successful completion of
Pre-Calculus
The Advanced Placement Calculus course
follows the Advanced Placement syllabus
and students may take the AP test in May.
Course study will include properties of
functions, limits, differential calculus, and
integral calculus. Use of symbolic
differentiation and integration utilities is also
included.
MUSIC
MUSIC IN HISTORY— 670
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisites: Successful completion of
Global History is helpful
This Music in History survey course covers
the history of European classical music from
the 16th century through the present.
Students will learn about the major
composers and styles which have become
identified as “serious music” in European
society.
HISTORY OF AMERICAN
POPULAR MUSIC - 672
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisites: Successful completion of
American History is helpful
Students in this course will study American
music from the Civil War to the present.
Topics include slave songs, vaudeville,
ragtime, jazz, big bands, rock n’ roll, British
invasion, country, rap and current trends in
popular music.
Music and society
connections are explored.
MUSIC THEORY - 674
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite: NONE
This basic music theory course offers
students the opportunity to study the written
language of music. Students study how it is
written and read. The course culminates with
students composing a short musical piece.
This class will be offered every other year
starting in 2007/08 when it will be offered
next.
LOCOMOTION - 680
Length:
One Year
Credit:
NONE – Outside of School
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Audition and Teacher
recommendation.
Specifically, all choreography for the year
will be taught; all music preparation for the
year will be taught; thus eliminating most
after school rehearsals. Credit will also be
earned towards graduation.
Locomotion
performs throughout the area and the state all
year long. The culmination of the year is a
national competition held in different cities.
CHOIR - 660
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisites: Successful completion of
7/8 Choir is helpful
This course is designed for students that
enjoy singing. All styles of music will be
rehearsed along with vocal techniques for
both men and women. The chorus will have
required performance at a public concerts and
perform in OMEA level contest.
BAND - 649
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisites: Successful completion of
7/8 Band is helpful
This course starts in the fall with Marching
Band. The Marching Band will perform at
all football games, pep assemblies, parades,
bonfire, and concerts. Students are required
to attend Band Camp for one week in August
to prepare for the Fall marching season. In
the winter students will be required to
participate in Concert and Pep Band. You
will be required to participate in Concerts,
Memorial Day Celebration, and Graduation
and all home boys/girls basketball contest.
BEGINNING GUITAR—678
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite:
NONE
Students will learn basic fingering and notes.
Practice outside the school day will be
required.
INTERMEDIATE GUITAR
Length:
Credit:
Prerequisite:
One Semester
½ credit
Successful completion of
Beginning Guitar.
Students will learn more advanced techniques
and will expand music knowledge and
repertoire.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
A SUMMER SCHOOL OPTION FOR PHYS
ED WILL BE AVAILABLE IF ENOUGH
STUDENTS ARE INTERESTED
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION/HEALTH 9
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ credit
Prerequisite:
NONE
This class is required for graduation. When
possible, classes will be divided by male and
female. Students are expected to dress each
day and bring a separate pair of athletic
shoes. Students will engage and learn a
variety of sport, outdoor and lifetime
activities. Evaluation is based on class
participation
attitude,
proper
attire,
sportsmanship, and cooperation.
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION/HEALTH 10
Length:
Credit:
Prerequisite:
One Semester
½ credit
Successful completion of
PE/Health 9
This class is required for graduation. When
possible, classes will be divided by male and
female. Students are expected to dress each
day and bring a separate pair of athletic
shoes. Students will engage and learn a
variety of sport, outdoor and lifetime
activities. Evaluation is based on class
participation
attitude,
proper
attire,
sportsmanship, and cooperation.
SCIENCE
PHYSICAL SCIENCE 9 - 213
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
8th grade Science
Fee:
$7.00
Physical Science is a high school
introductory-level course which satisfies
Ohio Core requirements (ODE, 2008), as
required by section 3313.603 of the Ohio
Revised Code (ORC) that requires a threeunit course with inquiry-based laboratory
experience that engages students in asking
valid scientific questions and gathering and
analyzing
information.
This
course
introduces students to key concepts and
theories that provide a foundation for further
study in other sciences and advanced science
disciplines. Physical Science comprises the
systematic study of the physical world, as
related to chemistry, physics and space
science.
ALC SCIENCE 9 - 215
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit Open To:
9th graders with I.E.P.
Science Survey is designed for those people
with low reading levels, or a poor science
foundation with a I.E.P. The course will
cover the areas of biology, human biology,
physical science, and earth/space sciences.
Science World magazine will also be used as
a part of the curriculum.
BIOLOGY I - 221
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Science 9
Fee:
$15.00
Biology is a high school level course which
satisfies Ohio Core science graduation
requirements as required by section 3313.603
of the Ohio Revised Code that requires a
three-unit
course
with
inquiry-based
laboratory experience that engages students
in asking valid scientific questions and
gathering and analyzing information.
This course investigates the composition,
diversity, complexity and interconnectedness
of life on Earth. Fundamental concepts of
heredity and evolution provide a framework
through inquiry-based instruction to explore
the living world, the physical environment
and the interactions within and between
them. Students engage in investigations to
understand and explain the behavior of living
things in a variety of scenarios that
incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis,
communication skills and real-world
applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
11 - 222
Length:
Credit:
Prerequisite:
One Year
One Credit
Successful completion of
Physical Science 9 and
Biology.
Lab Fee:
$3.00
Environmental Science is a high school level
course which satisfies Ohio Core science
graduation requirements as required by
section 3313.603 of the Ohio Revised Code
that requires a three-unit course with inquirybased laboratory experience that engages
students in asking valid scientific questions
and gathering and analyzing information.
Environmental Science incorporates biology,
chemistry, physics and physical geology and
introduces students to key concepts,
principles and theories within environmental
science. Students engage in investigations to
understand and explain the behavior of nature
in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios
that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis,
communication skills and real-world
applications.
HUMAN ANATOMY - 233
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: “B” or better in Biology and
Chemistry along with
Teacher recommendation
Fee:
$15.00
Human Anatomy is a high school level
course which satisfies Ohio Core science
graduation requirements as required by
section 3313.603 of the Ohio Revised Code
that requires a three-unit course with inquirybased laboratory experience that engages
students in asking valid scientific questions
and gathering and analyzing information.
The course is for those interested in sciencerelated fields. Anatomy and physiology is a
discussion and laboratory based study of the
human body. The study will range from
molecules, cells, body systems, and
processes. Dissection of appropriate
organs will compliment course work. This
course is designed for college preparation,
especially for biology and health career
majors.
CHEMISTRY I - 231
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Biology along with
Algebra and Algebra II
helpful.
Fee:
$15.00
Chemistry is a high school level course
which satisfies Ohio Core science graduation
requirements as required by section 3313.603
of the Ohio Revised Code that requires a
three-unit
course
with
inquiry-based
laboratory experience that engages students
in asking valid scientific questions and
gathering and analyzing information. This
course introduces students to key concepts
and theories that provide a foundation for
further study in other sciences as well as
advanced science disciplines. Chemistry
comprises a systematic study of the
predictive physical interactions of matter and
subsequent events that occur in the natural
world. The study of matter through the
exploration of classification, its structure and
its interactions is how this course is
organized. Students engage in investigations
to understand and explain the behavior of
matter in a variety of inquiry and design
scenarios
that
incorporate
scientific
reasoning, analysis, communication skills and
real-world applications. An understanding of
leading theories and how they have informed
current knowledge prepares students with
higher order cognitive capabilities of
evaluation, prediction, and application.
PHYSICS - 241
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Algebra II. Pre-Calculus
would be helpful.
Fee:
$10.00
Physics is a high school level course which
satisfies Ohio Core science graduation
requirements as required by section 3313.603
of the Ohio Revised Code that requires a
three-unit
course
with
inquiry-based
laboratory experience that engages students
in asking valid scientific questions and
gathering and analyzing information. This
course introduces students to key concepts
and theories that provide a foundation for
further study in science and scientific
literacy. Physics is a systematic study of the
predictive physical interactions of matter and
subsequent events that occur in the natural
world. Students engage in investigations to
understand and explain the behavior of nature
in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios
that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis,
communication skills and real-world
applications
CHEMISTRY II - 245
Length:
Credit:
Prerequisite:
Fee:
One Year
One Credit
Chemistry I and Algebra II
$10.00
Chemistry II is a high school level course
which satisfies Ohio Core science graduation
requirements as required by section 3313.603
of the Ohio Revised Code that requires a
three-unit
course
with
inquiry-based
laboratory experience that engages students
in asking valid scientific questions and
gathering and analyzing information. It is an
independent study approach to review and
reinforce ideas and concepts covered in
Chemistry I. Advanced topics and material
not covered in Chemistry I will be presented
through lecture and workbook activities.
Outside reading of various types will be
required as well as practical application of
chemistry in the lab or other settings. Under
the supervision of the instructor, the student
may be required to prepare lab solutions and
other materials to be used in the laboratory.
FORENSICS - 247
Length:
One Semester
Credit
½ Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Chemistry I
Fee:
$10.00
This class intended to strengthened students’
observational skills through the study of
forensic science. Topics to be covered are
serology, fingerprinting, hair analysis, fabric
analysis, paper chromatography, and
toxicology. Topics will be covered through
lectures,
guest
speakers,
outside
reading/research, and extensive lab work. A
small fee will be required.
FORENSICS II – 248
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite: Successful of completion
of Forensics I
This class is meant as a continuation of
Forensics I. It is an indept observational
study of forensic science.
ROBOTICS - 244
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite: NONE
This course explores the interaction of
science and technology. The program is
designed to interest students in the field of
robotics and motivate them to pursue
education in science and engineering. In this
class, students will apply the scientific
method and build on physics and
mathematics concepts by investigative
research that requires inquiry, data collection,
and analysis. Included is instruction in theory
of robotic technology, computer control
systems, and artificial intelligence. Using the
engineering design team concept as a model,
students work in small groups to research,
design, program, and construct robotic
devices used in competition. Integrated
throughout the course are career preparation
standards which include basic academic
skills, communication, interpersonal skills,
problem
solving,
workplace
safety,
technology and employment literacy.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
I/ II - 236
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite: NONE
This class is for those students that are truly
interested in agriculture.
First semester
studies include types of crops, erosion
identification and control, herbicide/pesticide
usage and effects on the environment.
Second semester studies will concentrate
more on the different aspects of livestock
such as feeding, breeding, housing, pest
control and general care.
SOCIAL STUDIES
GLOBAL HISTORY/ SOC.
STUD. 9 - 325
Length: One Year
Credit One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
8th grade Social Studies
This course examines world events from
1600 to the present. It explores the impact of
the democratic and industrial revolutions, the
forces that led to world domination by
European powers, the wars that changed
empires, the ideas that led to independence
movements and the effects of global
interdependence. The concepts of historical
thinking introduced in earlier grades continue
to build with students locating and analyzing
primary and secondary sources from multiple
perspectives to draw conclusions. Topics for
the course include: Historical Thinking and
Skills, Age of Enlightenment, Age of
Revolutions, Imperialism, Achievements and
Crises, The Cold War, and Globalization.
AMERICAN HISTORY/SOC.
STUD. 10 - 331
Length: One Year
Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Global History
This course examines the history of the
United States of America from 1877 to the
present. The federal republic has withstood
challenges to its national security and
expanded the rights and roles of its citizens.
The episodes of its past have shaped the
nature of the country today and prepared it to
attend to the challenge of tomorrow.
Understanding how these events came to pass
and their meaning for today’s citizens is the
purpose of the course. The concepts of
historical thinking introduced in earlier
grades continue to build with students
locating and analyzing primary and
secondary sources for multiple perspectives
to draw conclusions. The topics for this
course will include: Historical Thinking and
Skills, Industrialization and Progressivism,
Foreign Affairs from Imperialism to Post
WWI, Prosperity, Depression and the New
Deal, Isolationism to World War, The Cold
War, Social Transformations in the United
States, The United States and the Post Cold
War.
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY
Length:
One Year
Credit:
One Credit
Prerequisite: Must be a Senior, Success
completion of American
History and Teacher
recommendation.
AP U.S. History is a challenging course that
is meant to be the equivalent of a freshman
college course and can earn students college
credit. It is a year long survey of American
History from the age of exploration and
discovery to the present. It is designed to
provide students with analytical skills and
factual knowledge necessary to deal critically
with the issues and materials in United States
History. This course prepares students for
intermediate and advanced college courses by
making demands upon them equivalent to
those made by full year introductory courses.
It is a survey course, with extensive
chronological coverage of a broad variety of
topics in such special fields as economic,
cultural, intellectual, and social history, in
addition to political, constitutional, and
diplomatic history.
It is strongly
recommended that students have Honors or
AP English placement. Students are required
to take the AP U.S. History exam in May.
GOVERNMENT - 341
Length:
Credit:
Prerequisites:
One Semester
½ Credit
Successful completion of
Global and American History
This course examines how the American
people govern themselves at national, state
and local levels of government. Students can
impact issues address by local government
through service learning and senior projects.
Topics for the course include: Civic
Involvement, Civic Participation and Skills,
Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution,
Structure and Functions of the Federal
Government, Role of the People, Ohio’s State
and Local Governments, Public Policy, and
Government and the Economy.
AP GOVERNMENT - 342
Length:
Credit:
Prerequisites:
One Year
One Credit
Must be a Senior with
Successful completion of
Global and American History
and with Teacher
recommendation.
AP U.S. Government and Politics is a
comprehensive course that uses the
perspective of political institutions to explore
the history, organization, and functions of the
United States Government. Students are
encouraged to use their knowledge of the
structures and processes of governing to
develop their own views on current political
issues and apply what they have learned to
the promotion of civic action. Beginning with
the Declaration of Independence and
continuing to the present day, the course
explores the relationship between individual
Americans and our governing bodies. It takes
a close look at the political culture of our
country and gains insight into the challenges
faced by presidents, congress people, and
other political activists. It also covers the
roles of political parties, interest groups, the
media, and the Supreme Court. Students
learn to use primary historical documents as
evidence as they are presented with past
events.
AN INTRODUCTION TO
PSYCHOLOGY - 376
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Global and American History
This course examines the systematic,
scientific study of behavior and mental
processes. We will study the history of
psychology from ancient times to the present,
also the different schools of thought that
make up the discipline. We will examine the
human brain, its biology, chemistry and its
myriad functions. We will look at individual
behavior and social psychology as well.
AN INTRODUCTION TO
SOCIOLOGY
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
½ Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Global and American History
This course will provide an understanding of
the sociological study of society, and explore
sociological explanations of some key
challenges that face modern society.
Sociology focuses on the systematic
understanding of social interaction, social
organization, social institutions, and social
change. Major themes of this course are the
social construction of human civilization,
interactions between individuals and society,
both stable and unstable conditions in
society, as well as the reasons for and effects
of societal inequalities.
AMERICAN HISTIORY IN
FILMS - 378
Length:
Credit:
Prerequisites:
One Semester
½ credit
Successful completion of
American History
This course targets the analytical thinker who
enjoys finding interesting features in film.
This class explores American films as
primary documents of American history.
Students will dissect films from American
popular culture and analyze the way in which
the represent time periods from history. A
mini-research response accompanies each
film.
PERSONAL FINANCE
Length: One Semester
Credit: ½ credit – 1 period
Prerequisite: Required for Seniors
This course will explore the connection
between working an earning. The difference
between gross and net income will be
realized. Concepts of consumerism will be
developed
with
attention
paid
to
understanding the difference between goods
and services. Students will investigate the
role of banks in today’s society and utilize
basic banking tools such as checking and
savings accounts. Students will investigate
theories related to financial responsibility
related to ATM and debit cards. Budgeting
and Personal Planning will be discussed with
attention paid to different kinds of cost (i.e.
fixed, variable and periodic) as well as the
role of taxes and the different types of taxes
in an attempt to strengthen student’s financial
competency.
VOCATIONAL
EDUCATION
OWA—850
Length:
Credit:
Req.:
1 year
4 Credits
Meet criteria
Occupational Work Adjustment (OWA)
provides a meaningful job related educational
program for students who have had
difficulties with their previous school
experiences.
These students have
demonstrated disinterest in the academic
curriculum and have not achieved academic
success. The program is aimed specifically
at helping at risk students to become
reoriented and motivated towards education
and to provide direction through career
planning to enter into a vocational education
program, college preparation program or
combination of the two. The OWA program
emphasizes career exploration, preparation
for the world of work, paid work experience
and academic intervention in a non traditional
classroom setting facilitating individual small
group instruction.
FOUR COUNTY CAREER
CENTER
The Four County Career Center has added
business, technical, and industrial courses to
the comprehensive curriculum at Montpelier
High School. All Grades received at Four
County are recorded on Montpelier
permanent record files.
All Montpelier
students who attend the Four County Career
Center must meet vocational graduation
standards established by Montpelier Schools.
Entrance into Four County will be
determined on the basis of interest, ability
and achievement. Final acceptance to Four
County will be made by the Four County
Staff. You must have 8 credits to be
admitted to Four County
Pre-Four County Career Center requirements
for a two year course are as follows:
-Two units of credit in English
-Two units of credit in Mathematics
-Two units of credit in Science
-One unit of credit in World History
-One unit of credit in American History
-One unit of credit in Physical Education and
Health
Four County students will be required to buy
uniforms and supplies.