Arts Education
Marching Band
Course Code: 525500
Grades: 9-12
Marching Band is open to all band students and
to Flag and Rifle students from the previous Spring Flag &
Rifle auditions. The band performs during football
games, parades, and marching band competitions. After
school rehearsals are required. Students
must take this course along with Concert Band.
Prerequisite: None
Level: Standard Units: 1
Concert Band
Course Code: 525600
Grades: 9-12
This class is offered second semester and is open
to all band students with director approval. The band
performs concert and symphonic band literature.
Students work in smaller ensembles to develop more
advanced skills. Performances include concerts,
school functions, Concert Band Festival, All-District band, and
solo and ensemble participation. Students commit
to take this course along with Marching Band.
Prerequisite: Audition/Marching Band Participation
Level: Standard Units: 1
Honors Band
Course Code: 525705
Grades: 11-12
Along with all requirements of regular concert
band or marching band, the student is required to prepare a list
of outside assignments and attain a specific solo
performance standard. Credit is awarded from a juried
panel of judges. Requirements include playing all
major and minor scales, as well as participating in the
All-District Audition, Solo Ensemble Day at ECU,
solo performance for a jury, and spring public recital.
Students must take this course or standard level
band both semesters.
Prerequisite: Audition
Level: Honors Units: 1
Jazz Ensemble
Course Code: 526500
Grades: 9-12
This yearlong class will provide the opportunity
for students to investigate big band and smaller ensemble literature with
emphasis on works from about 1930 to the present. Jazz Ensemble students
will gain a historical perspective of jazz and popular styles, and will
learn basic theoretical concepts that allow them to become familiar with
and perform a variety of musical styles associated with American jazz and
popular music. These styles will include Swing, Blues, Fusion, Funk, Rock,
Country Western, Dixieland, Samba, Bossa Nova, Salsa, Ballad, Be-Bop and
Ragtime. As an experiential outcome of such study, the group will prepare
a significant assortment of musical compositions for public performance.
The group will travel to District Jazz Festival in addition to other jazz
festival events and civic/community functions. Students will also gain
insight into improvisation and soloing with a group. Students must audition
for available chairs. Class meets from 6:45 to 7:40 every morning
for the entire school year.
Pre-requisite: enrollment in a band class or special permission
of instructor
Level: Standard Units: 1 per
school year
Flag and Rifle Corps
Course Code: 511500
Grades: 9-12
This course is coordinated with Band. It
is open to any interested high school student who has attended the
flag clinic and successfully completed tryouts.
Prerequisite: Flag Clinic Tryouts
Level: Standard Units: 1
Chorus
Course Code: 523010
Grades: 9-12
This course is an introductory course for the beginning
high school choral music student. Students are
given an introduction to the proper use of the
singing voice, emphasizing proper tone placement and breath
support, as well as an introduction to the study
of sight-singing and music theory. Scheduled performances
and rehearsals are required. This year-long
class may be designed as a mixed chorus, a male chorus, or a
female ensemble. Chorus is a one semester
course for one unit of credit that may be taken each semester.
Prerequisite: None
Level: Standard Units: 1
Croatan Vocal Ensemble
Course Code: 523030
Grades: 10-12
Those selected for this group are expected to participate
in all activities agreed upon by the majority.
Selection is based on vocal and music reading ability.
Consistency in school attendance and personal
responsibility are also considered. This
year-long class is the choral representative for Croatan High School
when requested for small group performances.
Each member is expected to develop as a solo performer, to
perform with confidence in a small ensemble of
two to four, and to be able to produce as a total performer,
including singing, costuming and choreography.
Students must commit to take this course both semesters.
Prerequisite: Audition and meet Criteria of Program
Level: Standard Units: 2
Honors Vocal Ensemble
Course Code: 523205
Grades 11-12
Those selected for this group are expected to participate
in all activities agreed upon by the majority.
Selection is based on vocal and music reading ability.
Consistency in school attendance and personal
responsibility are also considered. This year-long
class is the choral representation for Croatan High School
when requested
for small group performances. Each member is expected to develop as a solo
performer, to
perform with confidence in a small ensemble of two to four,
and to be able to produce as a total performer,
including singing, costuming,
and choreography.
Prerequisite: Audition and teacher recommendation
Level: Honors Units: 1
Art I
Course Code: 541500
Grades: 9-12
This course is offered to all students. Artistic
talent is not required. Art I requires the basics of design
(line,
shape, form, color, texture, etc.) to become part
of each student's general knowledge. From this foundation,
the course offers varied creative opportunities
in mixed media, 3-dimensional design, painting, drawing,
ceramics, and crafts. A $5.00 materials
fee is required.
Prerequisite: None
Level: Standard Units: 1
Art II
Course Code: 541600
Grades: 10-12
This course is a continuation of Art I. It
develops the student's artistic skills in more advanced disciplines,
and emphasizes using more advanced techniques.
Art history is taught through the use of text, slides and
films. Through this study, greater appreciation
and respect for art and artists is stressed. Individual initiative
is of great importance and artistic outcome is
the major basis for the course grade. A $5.00 materials fee is required.
Prerequisite: Art I
Level: Standard Units: 1
Art III
Course Code: 541700
Grades: 10-12
This course is a continuation of Art II.
It is designed to be more intense, concentrating on the student's
major interests. Art history and art appreciation
are continued through the use of texts, slides and films.
Individual motivation and true skill are essential.
This course is limited to those students who have genuine
interest in continuing with the arts after high
school. A $5.00 materials fee is required.
Prerequisite: Art II
Level: Standard Units: 1
Art IV
Course Code: 541800
Grades: 11-12
This course is the continuation of the in-depth
studies of Art III. It is designed for students who are
self-motivated and willing to put in extra hours
on their projects. The goal for the student is to perfect a
portfolio for college entrance and/or a job interview.
Art history is studied through textbooks, and the
student must submit two papers. A $5.00 materials
fee is required.
Prerequisite: Art III and/or AP Studio Art
Level: Standard Units: 1
Film Literature (as Literature)
Course Code: 102702
Grades: 10-12
This elective course is designed for students to
recognize film not only as entertainment, but also as a
serious artistic form that taps mental and creative
skills. Students view and analyze various film genres such
as detective, gangster, comedy, western, and psychological
films. They analyze the roles of cameras, editing,
actors, and lighting as well as the variety of
jobs and responsibilities in today's film industry.
Prerequisite: None
Level: Standard Units: 1
SAT Prep
Course Code: 951000
Grades: 10-12
This course provides students an opportunity to
improve skills for the verbal and mathematics sections of
the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I). Students
learn how to access information on college entrance
requirements, financial resources, etc. A
variety of media is used including videos, computers and
interactive software.
Prerequisite: Geometry required
Level: Standard Units: 1
Journalism
Course Code: 103100
Grades: 12
This is a course centered around journalistic writing.
Students learn skills such as writing leads, news
stories, features, sports copy, editorials, and
analysis. Students experience computer use, especially word
processing. This class is responsible for
production of the school newspaper.
Prerequisite: English II
Level: Standard Units: 1
Yearbook
Course Code: 102902
Grades: 12
Students learn layout, photography, ad sales, and
copy writing in this course. The major project of this course
is to publish the school yearbook. Students
work with desktop publishing programs to produce their final
pages.
Prerequisite: none
Level: Standard Units: 1
Speech and Debate
Course Code: 101400
Grades: 10-12
This course provides the opportunity for students
to acquire, practice, and strengthen public speaking skills
with a focus on listening and speaking strands.
Oral language skills are the foundation for reading and
writing development in this course.
Prerequisite: English I
Level: Standard Units: 1
Drama I
Course Code: 531500
Grades: 9-12
Drama I is designed to give a basic understanding
and knowledge of theater literature and history; to
introduce the basic elements of voice, diction,
and movement; and to provide opportunities for classroom
scenes and the evaluation of performances.
Prerequisite: None
Level: Standard Units: 1
Drama II
Course Code: 531600
Grades: 10-12
Drama II introduces students to the production
aspects of theater including refined acting techniques,
costuming, make-up, setting, lighting, and preparing
a play for performance. The major emphasis is the
development of student actors through theater performance.
This class produces plays for the high school
student audience that will contribute to their
cultural background and aesthetic experience.
Prerequisite: Drama I
Level: Standard Units: 1
Academic Internship
Course Code: 956200
Grades: 12
The JobReady Internship Program offers juniors
and seniors an opportunity to combine work-based learning
with school-based learning and is open to all students
who wish to gain on-the-job experience. In order to
receive one credit toward graduation, students
must complete 150 hours of on-the-job training and prepare a
career portfolio. A classroom teacher serves as
sponsor/mentor for each student. Benefits of the program
include personal growth, development of good work
habits, awareness of community resources and work
experience directly related to the student's career
goal. Applications for the program can be obtained from the
Counseling Department.
Prerequisite: Parental approval, sponsorship, 2.5
GPA
Level: Standard Units: 1
Honors English I
Course Code: 102105
Grades: 9
This course is fast-paced and stresses reading
comprehension, basic composition, and implementation of
language skills and editing skills. The short
story, poetry, the epic, the novel, drama, and composition are concentrated
areas of study. Honors English includes extensive reading and composition
for the college-bound student.
Prerequisite: none
Level: Honors Units: 1
English I
Course Code: 102100
Grades: 9
Freshman English stresses reading comprehension,
basic composition, and editing skills. The short story,
poetry, the epic, the novel, drama, and composition are concentrated areas
of study.
Pre-requisite: none
Level: Standard Units: 1
Honors English II
Course Code: 102205
Grades: 10
This course emphasizes world, young adult, biblical,
and Shakespearean literature. Honors English, which
requires extensive reading and fast-paced instruction,
is appropriate for the college-bound student.
Prerequisite: English I
Level: Honors Units: 1
English II
Course Code: 102200
Grades: 10
This course emphasizes world, young adult, biblical,
and Shakespearean literature. Vocabulary,
comprehension, study skills, and writing are concepts
of major emphasis.
Prerequisite: English I
Level: Standard Units: 1
Honors English III
Course Code: 102305
Grades: 11
This course in American Literature emphasizes history
and literary analysis. This honors course requires
extensive reading and fast-paced study for the
college-bound student.
Prerequisite: English II
Level: Honors Units: 1
English III
Course Code: 102300
Grades: 11
This course focuses on American Literature with
emphasis on analysis of historical literature and young
adult literature
Prerequisite: English II
Level: Standard Units: 1
Advanced Placement English
IV
Course Code: 102407
Grades: 12
This course is designed for students who want to
do college level work in high school. Energy, time and
willingness to accept a challenge are required.
This course requires critical analysis of American and British
literature, plus extensive writing and reading
assignments. In order to receive extra quality points, the AP
examination must be taken.
Prerequisite: English III(H)
Level: AP Units: 1
Honors English IV
Course Code: 102415
Grades: 12
This course for college-bound students centers
on the philosophical, historical and analytical approach to
the study of British literature. Extensive
reading and composition are required.
Prerequisite: English III
Level: Honors Units: 1
English IV
Course Code: 102400
Grades: 12
This course focuses on reading, writing, listening,
and speaking with an emphasis on British literature.
Prerequisite: English III
Level: Standard Units: 1
Foreign Language
French I
Course Code: 104100
Grades: 9-12
The purpose of this course is to introduce the
student to the basic concepts of the language. This objective
is accomplished through the study of vocabulary,
basic grammar, listening, and speaking skills. French
culture is integrated into the learning process.
Prerequisite: None
Level: Standard Units: 1
French II
Course Code: 104200
Grades: 10-12
The purpose of this course is to help students
maintain and develop oral competence, develop reading skills,
continue the formal study of grammar, develop writing
skills, and develop cultural awareness of France and
its people.
Prerequisite: French I
Level: Standard Units: 1
Honors French III
Course Code: 104305
Grades: 10-12
Students participate in planned and spontaneous
conversations, guided discussions, class readings, and
literary studies. Oral skills and writing
expertise are developed. Students become more aware of the cultural
aspects of the countries being studied through
music and reading.
Prerequisite: French II
Level: Honors Units: 1
Honors French IV
Course Code: 104405
Grades: 10-12
This course concentrates on preparation for college
placement tests and college French classes. Highlights
of French history and literature as well as current
events and culture are included.
Prerequisite: French III
Level: Honors Units: 1
Honors French V
Course Code: 104505
Grades: 11-12
While independent study is
designed to meet the needs of the particular student, a thorough review
of
grammar is a must.
Emphasis is placed on composition as well. Various pieces of twentieth
century literature
including francophone African
writers are read. A comprehensive project with the topic depending
on
student interests is a major
part of the final grade. A journal is kept to document the work as
it is completed.
Prerequisite: French IV
Level: Honors Units: 1
Spanish I
Course Code: 105100
Grades: 9-12
This course concentrates on the basic skills of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Aspects of cultural
background, daily life, customs, and traditions
of Spanish speaking people are introduced.
Prerequisite: None
Level: Standard Units: 1
Spanish II
Course Code: 105200
Grades: 9-12
The purpose of this course is to help students
maintain and develop oral competence, to develop reading
skills, to continue the formal study of grammar,
to develop writing skills, and to develop cultural awareness of
Hispanic countries.
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Level: Standard Units: 1
Honors Spanish III
Course Code: 105305
Grades: 10-12
Spanish III presents useful survival vocabulary
that encourages students to express their own ideas.
Grammatical concepts that were taught in Spanish
I and II are reviewed, and advanced grammar is introduced.
Reading selections give students greater cultural
insights.
Prerequisite: Spanish II
Level: Honors Units: 1
Honors Spanish IV
Course Code: 105405
Grades: 10-12
This course carries students further in their development
of the four language skills: listening, speaking,
reading and writing, while deepening their insight
into Hispanic culture through exposure to works of modern
writers of the Spanish-speaking world and the development
of oral proficiency.
Prerequisite: Spanish III
Level: Honors Units: 1
Honors Spanish V
Course Code: 105505
Grades: 11-12
In depth review of grammar- especially verb tenses,
oral and written projects, and reading (culture,
civilization, geography and literature at proper
student level-- to be determined by the teacher).
Prerequisite: Spanish IV
Level: Honors Units: 1
Latin I
Course Code: 108000
Grades: 9-12
This course introduces students to the culture
and language of Ancient Rome and its influence on western
society. Students study the basic structure,
syntax and vocabulary of the language with an emphasis on the
relationship between Latin and other languages.
Prerequisite: None
Level: Standard Units: 1
Latin II
Course Code: 108100
Grades: 10-12
Latin II reviews and builds upon the skills and
knowledge gained in Latin I. Students study complex grammar
and syntax structures that enable them to read
classical Roman authors with some guidance.
Prerequisite: Latin I
Level: Standard Units: 1
Honors Latin III
Course Code: 108205
Grades: 10-12
Latin III continues the work with Roman literature
that students began at the end of Latin II. A variety of
styles of literature are read (history, poetry
and prose). Students increase their knowledge of the more
complex syntax structures of the Latin language,
as well as consolidate the knowledge gained in Latin I and
Latin II.
Prerequisite: Latin II
Level: Honors Units: 1
Honors Latin IV
Course Code: 108305
Grades: 10-12
Latin IV is a continuation of Latin III with an
emphasis on selected readings.
Prerequisite: Latin III
Level: Honors Units: 1
Health/PE
Health and PE I
Course Code: 901100
Grades: 9
This course is required for all ninth grade students.
Class time is spent studying many facets of health.
Physical education activities include conditioning,
individual and team sports, fitness activities, and other
self-improvement activities. In this course
students learn about total health to include physical, mental, and
social well-being. Students are required
to purchase and wear a uniform. This course is required for graduation.
Prerequisite: None
Level: Standard Units: 1
Weight Training/Male
Course Code: 901516
Grades: 10-12
This course is designed to inform, teach and systematically
improve flexibility and agility; to increase upper
and lower body strength; to maintain body weight
while increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat
percentage; to develop aerobic cardiovascular endurance;
to enhance explosive power; and to gain a better
awareness of the importance of lifetime wellness
through physical fitness. This course may be taken more
than one time for credit. Students are
required to purchase and wear a uniform.
Prerequisite: Health & PE
Level: Standard Units: 1
Weight Training/Female
Course Code: 901514
Grades: 10-12
This course is designed to inform, teach and systematically
improve flexibility and agility; to increase upper
and lower body strength; to maintain body weight
while increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat
percentage; to develop aerobic cardiovascular endurance;
to enhance explosive power; and to gain a better
awareness of the importance of lifetime wellness
through physical fitness. This course may be taken more
than one time for credit. Students are
required to purchase and wear a uniform.
Prerequisite: Health & PE
Level: Standard Units: 1
Individual Sports
Course Code: 901500
Grades: 10-12
This course is designed to improve physical fitness
levels through participation in individual and dual sports
such as archery, badminton, bowling, golf,
paddle ball, tennis, and kayaking. Instruction includes fitness
activities, circuit training, rules, skills, and
strategies of each sport.
Prerequisite: Health and PE
Level: Standard Units: 1
Team Sports
Course Code: 901503
Grades: 10-12
This course is designed to improve physical fitness
and to develop a teamwork concept and leadership skills.
Instruction includes rules, skills, and strategies
necessary to be successful in basketball, football, soccer,
volleyball, lacrosse and other team sports.
Prerequisite: Health and PE
Level: Standard Units: 1
Sports Medicine
Course Code: 953000
Grades: 10-12
This course is designed for students seeking knowledge
and skills related to physical performance,
prevention of sports injuries and treatment of
sports injuries. There is extensive study in anatomy,
physiology, and medical terminology. All
students have the option of being certified in CPR and receiving
certificates
for American Red Cross/American Heart Association.
Prerequisite: Health and PE
Level: Standard Units: 1
Mathematics
Pre-Algebra
Course Code: 202000
Grades: 9-12
This course provides students a survey of preparatory
topics for high school mathematics, including the
foundations for high school Algebra and Geometry.
This course is designed for those students who have
not met grade level expectations for grade 8 mathematics.
Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to
calculators, should be used regularly for instruction
and assessment.
Prerequisite: None
Level: Standard Units: 1
Progressive Algebra
(M1)
Course Code: 202301
Grades: 9-12
This course has been designed to separate the Algebra
I course into three distinct sections. The course is
taught in three six-week sections called modules.
The student may progress through the three modules in one
semester (equivalent to Algebra I for one unit
credit) or in two semesters (equivalent to Algebra IA and IB
for two units credits) depending on individual
needs. In order to advance to the next module, a student must
have an average grade of at least a C (76.5) after
taking a six-week exam. Immediate remediation for those
students who have difficulty is a feature of the
course.
Prerequisite: Intro. to Mathematics or
Level: Standard Units: 0
Level 3 or 4 on 8th Grade EOG test.
Progressive Algebra
(M2)
Course Code: 202302
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: Progressive Algebra M1
Level: Standard Units: 0
Progressive Algebra
(M3)
Course Code: 202303
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: Progressive Algebra M1 and
M2 in same semester as M3
Level: Standard Units: 1
Progressive Algebra
(M3)
Course Code: 202304
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: Progressive Algebra M1 and M2 in
a different semester as M3.
Level: Standard Units: 2
Geometry
Course Code: 203000
Grades: 9-12
This course continues students' study of geometric
concepts building upon middle school topics. Students
will move from an inductive approach to deductive
methods of proof in their study of geometric figures. Two-
and three-dimensional reasoning skills will be
emphasized and students will broaden their use of the
coordinate plane to include transformations of
geometric figures. Appropriate technology from manipulatives
to calculators and application software is used
regularly for instruction and assessment.
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Level: Standard Units: 1
Honors Geometry
Course Code: 203005
Grades: 9-12
This course continues students' study of geometric
concepts building upon middle school topics. Instruction
moves at a faster pace with a more in-depth study
of concepts and applications than standard level
geometry. Students will move from an inductive
approach to deductive methods of proof in their study of
geometric figures. Two- and three-dimensional reasoning
skills will be emphasized and students will broaden
their use of the coordinate plane to include transformations
of geometric figures. Appropriate technology
from manipulatives to calculators and application
software is used regularly for instruction and assessment.
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Level: Honors Units: 1
Technical Math I
Course Code: 201500
Grades: 10-12
This course continues students' study of algebra,
geometry, and probability and statistics, building upon
middle school and Algebra I topics. Measurement
of two- and three-dimensional figures, special relationships
in right triangles, linear and quadratic functions,
measures of central tendency, and counting algorithms for
probability are the broad topics to be studied
in an application-centered environment. Appropriate
technology, from manipulatives to calculators and
application software, should be used regularly for
instruction and assessment. This course is appropriate
for the tech-prep course of study.
Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra IB
Level: Standard Units: 1
Technical Math II
Course Code: 201700
Grades: 9-12
This course continues students' study of advanced
algebraic concepts including linear, quadratic, and
exponential functions and matrices. Students will
move from an inductive approach to deductive methods of
proof in their study of geometric figures. Two-
and three-dimensional reasoning skills will be emphasized and
students will broaden their use of the coordinate
plane to include transformations of geometric figures.
Emphasis should be placed on practical applications
and modeling. Appropriate technology, from
manipulatives to calculators and application software,
should be used regularly for instruction and
assessment. This course is appropriate for the
tech-prep course of study.
Prerequisite: Technical Math I
Level: Standard Units: 1
Algebra II
Course Code: 202400
Grades: 10-12
This course continues students' study of advanced
algebraic concepts including functions, polynomials,
rational expressions, complex numbers, systems
of equations and inequalities, and matrices. Emphasis should
be placed on practical applications and modeling.
Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators
and application software, should be used regularly
for instruction and assessment.
Prerequisite: Geometry
Level: Standard Units: 1
Honors Algebra II
Course Code: 202405
Grades: 10-12
This course continues students' study of advanced
algebraic concepts including functions, polynomials,
rational expressions, complex numbers, systems
of equations and inequalities, and matrices. Emphasis should
be placed on practical applications and modeling.
This course requires significant preparation and study as
instruction moves at a faster pace with a more
in-depth study of concepts. Appropriate technology, from
manipulatives to calculators and application software,
should be used regularly for instruction and
assessment.
Prerequisite: Honors Geometry
Level: Honors Units: 1
Advanced Functions and
Modeling
Course Code: 206302
Grades: 11-12
This is course provides students and in-depth study
of modeling and applying functions. Home, work,
recreation,consumer issues, public policy, and
scientific investigations are just a few of the areas from which
applications should originate. Appropriate
technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application
software, should be used regularly for instruction
and assessment.
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Level: Standard Units: 1
Honors Pre-Calculus
Course Code: 207005
Grades: 11-12
This course provides students a complete study
of Trigonometry, as well as advanced algebra topics,
analytic geometry, sequences and series, and data
analysis. Applications and modeling are included
throughout the course of study. Appropriate
technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application
software, is used regularly for instruction and
assessment. This course is equivalent to state course #2070.
Prerequisite: Algebra II (H) or Alg II -grade of
"A" or "B"
Level: Honors Units: 1
Statistics
Course Code: 206500
Grades: 10-12
This course focuses on real-world problems in data
analysis. Nonlinear data and discrete mathematics are
studied. Extensive use of the graphic calculator
to display and interpret data provides hands-on experience
for the student. This course is designed
for the college prep alternative to the study of calculus.
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Level: Standard Units: 1
Advanced Placement Statistics
Course Code: 205000