Greer Middle College Charter High School

1. Greer Middle College Charter High School Curriculum Night Thursday, February 23 6:00pm and 7:30pm

2. Graduation Requirements

3. High School Requirements

4. English 1 English Department English 2 English 4 English 3 ENG 101 &102

5. English II • Students continue to master the elements learned in English I. • Concentrate on basic forms of writing: narration, description, exposition, and persuasion. • Introduced to the five paragraph essay. • Read short stories, poetry, drama, and novels from classic literature.

6. English III • This course combines a study of composition elements with a survey of American literature. • Writing focuses on expository and literary essays. • The students read major British authors, investigates literary analysis, and studies recurring themes.

7. English IV • This course is a survey of classic British literature. • The students will combine a study of composition elements while learning the principles of unity, coherence, and rhetorical effectiveness. • Research and literary criticism are taught and practiced throughout the course.

8. Electives • Contemporary Literature- a ramped up book club! We read exciting, contemporary young adult novels, and discover the joy of a good story. • Creative Writing- Students experiment with their own writing through the forms of drama, poetry, stories, and nonfiction. • Film Criticism- Students will become active, critical viewers of various film genres by discussing and critiquing acting, directing, and production techniques.

9. Algebra 1 Math Courses Geometry Algebra 3 Algebra 2 Prob. and Stat Pre-Calculus

10. Algebra 1 The content of the Algebra 1 course encompasses: • the real number system • operations involving exponents, matrices, and algebraic expressions • relations and functions • writing and solving linear equations • graphs and characteristics of linear equations • quadratic relationships and functions.

11. Geometry The content of the Geometry course encompasses: • properties of basic geometric figures • properties of triangles • properties of quadrilaterals and other polygons • properties of circles, lines, and special segments intersecting circles • transformations • coordinate geometry • surface area and volume of three-dimensional objects • proofs

12. Algebra 2 The content of the Algebra 2 course encompasses: • functions systems of equations • systems of linear inequalities • quadratic equations • complex numbers • algebraic expressions • nonlinear relationships including exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational • conic sections

13. Algebra 3 The content of the Algebra 3 course encompasses: • characteristics and behaviors of functions • operations on functions • behaviors of polynomial functions and rational functions • behaviors of exponential and logarithmic functions

14. Pre-Calculus The content of the Pre-Calculus course encompasses: • characteristics and behaviors of functions • operations on functions • behaviors of polynomial functions and rational functions • behaviors of exponential and logarithmic functions • behaviors of trigonometric functions • behaviors of conic sections.

15. Probability and Statistics The content of the Probability and Statistics course encompasses: • design of a statistical study • collection, organization, display, and interpretation of data • basic statistical methods of analyzing data • basic concepts of probability

17. Physical Science Biology & Bio H Physics Marine Science Chemistry & Chem H Anatomy

18. Physical Science • Content: • Physics – including motion, forces, energy, machines, waves, light, and electricity • Chemistry - including atoms, compounds, reactions, solutions, acids and bases

19. Biology I • Course Content: • Chemistry of Life • Cellular Biology • Genetics • Ecology • Evolution • EOC – End Of Course exam • Standardized State Test • Counts as 20% of overall grade

20. Honors Biology I • Same content categories as Biology I • Honors students also take the Biology EOC • Honors students receive an additional 0.5 gpa points to whatever grade they receive • For example: 93 = 4.0 gpa in a normal course 93 = 4.5 gpa in an honors course • Honors Biology is designed to be a challenging course that will go beyond just the standards. The pace will be more advanced which will allow time for more projects and deeper learning. • Students must fill out an application and be recommended into this program

21. Chemistry I • Course Content • Structure of Matter • Reactions of Matter • Phases of Matter • Solutions • Prerequisite: Biology I

22. Honors Chemistry I • Course Content • Structure of Matter • Reactions of Matter • Phases of Matter • Solutions • Honors students receive an additional 0.5 gpa points to whatever grade they receive • Honors Chemistry is designed to be a challenging course that will go beyond just the standards. The pace will be more advanced which will allow time for more projects and deeper learning. • Prerequisite: Biology I and recommendation from current teacher

23. Extra Core Science Courses: • Students that need a 3rd lab science for college need to take either a college level science course or one of the following extra core science classes: • Marine Biology – study of the ocean and the life within it • Anatomy and Physiology – a study of the human body and how it functions • Physics – the study of matter and its motion through spacetime • Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I

24. Global Studies 1 Social Studies Global Studies 2 U.S. History Government & Economics

25. Global Studies II • Renaissance & Reformation • Age of Exploration • Absolute Monarchs in Europe • Enlightenment & Revolution • Industrial Revolution • Growth of Democracy in Europe • Rise of the British Empire • WWI & WWII

26. US History • Establishment of the British colonies • Creation of the United States as a new nation • Westward expansion • Civil War & Reconstruction • Industrialization & urbanization • Developing role in world affairs

27. US History Required for graduation EOC = 1/5 of the final grade

28. Government • Overview of the Constitution • How it was created • How it shapes our government • How it has been interpreted • How it shapes our lives • Appreciation for the role of the individual in our American Government

29. Economics • Survey of Microeconomics • Supply & Demand • Role of government in the economy • Comparing Economic Systems • The Stock Market • Personal Finance

30. Economics Government • BOTH are required for graduation!!

31. American Wars • Civil War • WWI • WWII • Korean War • Vietnam • Cold War WWII • In-depth study of the causes & course of WWII • Designed primarily to prepare students for the US History EOC. • Open to ALL students

32. Foreign Language Spanish 1 Spanish 3 Spanish 2 SPA 101 &102

33. Other Electives

34. Accounting I Accounting II A MUST HAVE for students planning to major in business Students will develop an understanding of • Steps of the Accounting Cycle • Accounting concepts, principles, and practices *Prerequisite Accounting I and teacher approval Student develops competence in • Using subsidiary ledgers • Preparing financial statements • Performing end-of period procedures

35. Advertising Marketing • Students will develop advertising using budgets, appropriate media selection and design. • Course requires individual and group projects. • Marketing introduces students to marketing concepts and functions of selling, promotion and distribution. • Course requires individual and group projects.

36. Personal Finance A “financial fitness” class where you don’t have to dress out! • Budgeting • Maintaining Checking and Savings Accounts • Analyzing tax returns • Understanding credit • Real Estate • Investment opportunities

37. Service Learning THE KEY TO SERVICE LEARNING IS LEARNING TO GIVE TO OTHERS. • Service Learning students leave campus during the school day and volunteer in the community. • Students must provide own transportation. • In addition , students are also required to participate in at least 3 community service projects as a class each semester. • Service Learning activities are separate from all GMC volunteer requirements.

38. Journalism Film/Video • Insider prospective of media • Journalistic method: • Gathering info • Journalistic writing • Ethics in reporting • **Students must submit a sample academic essay. • Students learn the process of creating a film from scratch reel. • Curriculum will include: • Filmmaking • Producing • Screenwriting • Directing • Production design • Picture/sound editing • **Student must submit story or video.

39. Leisure Sports • Leisure sports encompass a wide range of individual, dual, & team sports • Each sport varies in difficulty as well as physical requirements • Designed for entertainment, fellowship, pleasure, and physical fitness

40. Examples of Leisure Sports • Table Tennis • Horseshoes • Billiards • Darts • Bowling • Disc Golf • Ultimate Frisbee • Golf • Bocce Ball • Hiking • Badminton • Chuck-O With these skills each student will able to find activities in which they enjoy participating, thus enabling them to lead an active lifestyle.

41. Quality high school course that introduce students to the field of education. • The curriculum introduces students to the science of learning, the role of the learner, professional expectations and responsibilities of the teacher as well as presenting the global perspective of educational systems past, present and future. • The class includes a field experience in a local elementary or middle school, where cadets also spend time in educational settings beyond their high school setting to experience the realities of classrooms at all instructional levels. • The course is for a 3hr college credit at Limestone College. See Miss O in B15 to Apply Requirements: 3.0 GPA Junior or Senior for 2012 Application Two teacher Recommendations

42. Leadership • Awesome! • Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ,Blanchard’s Leadership by Values, curriculum used by Broyhill Leadership Conferences. • Designed to bring out leadership qualities in all of us • Goal Setting, Team Building, Group Dynamics, Personality styles

43. OPENS • 10th grade students who are NOT taking college classes are allowed 1 open period. If you select OPEN, please indicate AM or PM. Student must have transportation to arrive late or leave early. • 11th and 12th grade students are allowed to select one or two OPEN periods. Please mark your preference 1 or 2 on the registration card.

44. What is Senior Project? • Year-Long Activity • Personalized Learning Experience • Investigation of a Specialized Area of Interest with Assistance of Mentor and Faculty Coach

45. Stay Tuned… Senior Project Parent-Student Meeting in MAY Questions: Email Crystal Earle at cearle@greermiddlecollege.org

46. College Classes Students will complete course registration cards as if they are NOT taking college classes. I will combine college registration forms with the high school forms. **High school electives and Plan B college courses are essential for scheduling.

47. College Classes If your student will take college classes for the 1st time in 2012-2013, you will need to attend a meeting Thursday, March 22 8:00am or 4:00pm You will receive an invitation if your child is eligible based on COMPASS scores.

48. College Classes If your child is already taking college classes and has questions about college registration, please contact Kelley Smith ksmith@greermiddlecollege.org

49. DEADLINE: Registration Cards due in Blazer Block March 2.

50. Now What? Review your notes from the meeting Consult the Curriculum Guide on the front page of the school’s website Talk with your child about choices. Registration cards will be distributed in Blazer Block tomorrow. (Replacement cards $1.00) Contact the specific teacher listed with questions about classes