Course Description Book

6301/6302    EXPLORING AGRIBUSINESS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 (Not open to seniors who have taken 3 or more Ag classes)
• Year/ 1 credit

 
This is the Appetizer of all Agriculture Courses! Learn a little about everything- Growing Plants, Raising and Caring for Animals, Securing Wildlife, and Nurturing Forests. We learn by doing in this class. Brat making, cheese tasting, and root beer fermentation are a few examples! Work in the Aquaculture Center, Greenhouse, Hydroponic Room, and Outdoor Lab. We will explore careers in the agribusiness field and go on a few field trips to engage in those career options. Anyone interested in how the world turns will greatly benefit from taking this class.
 
 
6310         VETERINARY SCIENCE I

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9,10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Basic animal care deals with identification, selection, nutrition, breeding, genetics, and health care for animals such as dogs, cats, horses, chickens, beef, sheep, dairy cattle, and small animals. Interested in becoming a veterinarian? This class will give you basic anatomy, physiology needed to pursue any animal career. Field trips and guest speakers from various phases of the animal industry are an important part of this class. A dissection lab is included in the veterinary unit of this course. It is recommended that Small Animal and Horse Care be taken before taking
this class. This class counts as .5 credit science elective.
 
 
6312         VETERINARY SCIENCE II

• Prerequisite: Veterinary Science I (passing with A or B)
• Grades: 10,11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Advanced animal identification, health care, anatomy and physiology, hospital procedures, and principles of disease will be discussed. Extensive career exploration and preparation will be required. Field trips and guest speakers from various animal industry representatives will be an important part of this class.
 
 
6321         GREENHOUSE, PLANTS, AND FLOWERS

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

    
Through a hands-on experience in the greenhouse and the school garden you will learn fundamental knowledge of plant components and their functions.  Topics include pollinating, propagating plants, germinating seeds, plant nutrients, and factors affecting photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, floral design, landscaping, vegetable production and greenhouse sales, pruning trees and shrubs, and care of indoor and outdoor plants.  Learning by doing will be emphasized.  Field trips to area greenhouses and nurseries will be a part of this class. Experts in the field will be brought in as guest speakers.  Anyone considering a career in a greenhouse or landscaping should take this class. Landscaping an area on the school grounds is also a part of this class.
 
 
 
6330         AQUACULTURE/HYDROPONICS

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit this course counts as a .5 science elective

 
In this course, students will learn the basics of aquaculture: raising fish, plants, and other aquatic species. Concepts covered in the course will include a basic introduction to aquaculture, history, uses, types of aquaculture facilities, types of plants and animals cultured, and careers in aquaculture. Students will be responsible for raising Yellow Perch in a small scale aquaculture lab. Students will also study Yellow Perch as part of the class. Water quality, testing, water calculations, marketing, and the business of aquaculture will be covered. Course material will also focus on hydroponic (soil-less) growing systems. Students will be responsible for the planting and care of fruits and vegetables as well. The class will also include field trips, guest speakers, projects and lab activities.
 
 
6340         SMALL ANIMAL AND HORSE CARE

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
If you love learning about animals and care of animals, this class is for you. Care and management of small
domestic animals such as cats, dogs, guinea pigs, gerbils, mice, reptiles, rabbits, and hamsters will also be covered in
this class. Breeding, feeding, digestive systems, housing, disease control, training, and marketing will be areas
covered for each species. Nine weeks of this semester class will be spent studying horses and horse care. Breeds,
feeding, grooming, disease control, conformation, and riding are some of the topics that will be covered in the horse
care unit. Careers in the small animal, horse, and pet industries will also be covered. Guest speakers from the horse
and pet care industries are an important part of this class. Field trips to horse and pet related businesses are also a part of this course.
 
 
6340A        LARGE ANIMAL

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Provides fundamental knowledge of the large animal science field. Topics include animal health, animal environments, anatomy and physiology, genetics and reproduction, animal feedstuffs, and job-related safety. Students will experience animal concepts through the completion of hands-on activities.
 
 
6350         FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT I

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
 In this course, students will learn a basic introduction of wildlife species including mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Concepts covered in the course will include fish and game management principals, Wisconsin hunting and fishing laws, careers in wildlife management, bait and tackle, and archery. A unit in taxidermy will also be a core part of the class. Within this unit, students will have the opportunity to mount a panfish in class. During the bait and tackle unit, students will have the opportunity to create a fishing lure. Students will gain a greater knowledge of outdoor recreation in Wisconsin as well as an appreciate for the outdoors. The class will also include field trips, guest speakers, projects, and lab activities.
 
 
 
6360         FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT II

• Prerequisite: Fish & Wildlife Management I
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course will be an extension of fish and wildlife management 1. Students will learn more in depth concepts related to wildlife management. Course material will focus on individual big game species found in Wisconsin. Advanced fish and game management techniques will be covered including population estimation and harvest management. Social and economic impacts of hunting, fishing, and outdoor related activities will be discussed. During the taxidermy unit, students will have the opportunity to mount a small mammal (squirrel) as well as deer antlers. Students will also have the opportunity to build their own fishing rod as part of the class. Students will further gain an understanding and appreciation of outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. The class will also include field trips, guest speakers, projects, and lab activities
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6370         FORESTRY

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit this course counts as .5 credit science elective

   
In this course, students will learn a basic introduction of forest principles and management. Concepts covered in this course will include tree structure, function, planting, care, and management of deciduous and coniferous trees. A large emphasis will be placed on tree identification, forest management techniques, fire control, chainsaw operation and safety, disease and insect control, as well as habitat improvement. Students will learn how basic forestry tools operate and have the opportunity to measure trees in various ways. The class will also include field trips, guest speakers, projects, and lab activities. The class will be involved with work at the school forest in Suamico.
 
 

6380         NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit this course counts as .5 credit science elective

 
Students will learn a basic introduction of natural resources, how humans utilize them, and why they are important to protect and conserve. Concepts in the course will include waste management, wetlands, water resources, air pollution, soil conservation, energy/alternative energy sources, agriculture, and environmental issues. Students will gain a greater understanding of Earth’s natural resources as well as the importance of proper management and protection. Students will also address concerns of feeding a growing world population with dwindling resources. The class will also include field trips, guest speakers, projects, and lab activities.
 
 
6390         BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR PLANTS, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit this course counts as .5 credit science elective

 
In this course, students will examine the fundamental applications of biotechnology in today’s world. Course concepts will start out with an introduction of biotechnology and lead into the processes, products, and impact of biotechnology through a hand’s on approach. This will lead into more in depth topics including genetic engineering, animal reproduction techniques, cloning, plant tissue culture, and using microbes to clean up the environment. Students will gain a greater understanding of the challenges of feeding a growing world population and the need for biotechnology in today’s society. The class will include field trips, guest speakers, and lab activities.
 
 
 
6392         OUTDOOR RECREATION 

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9,10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Outdoor Recreation will allow students the chance to learn principles of environmental education in relationship to outdoor recreation and stewardship of the land. Topics covered geocaching, how to use
GPS coordinates and GPS units, orienteering, and the social and economic impacts of outdoor recreation.

Students will also have the opportunity to earn DNR certifications in ATV safety, Snowmobile safety, Boaters’ safety, Trapper education, and Hunter safety. For anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors, this is the class for you! A $10.00 certification fee will be required for ATV, Boaters’, Hunters’, and Snowmobile certifications and a $12.00 fee for Trappers’ education.
 
 
6391         SMALL GAS ENGINES 

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
In this course, students will learn a basic understanding of the principles of small gas engine operation. Concepts in the course will include small gas engine operation, trouble shooting, maintenance, repair, servicing, and safety. Students will also explore careers related to small gas engines and mechanics. Students will have the opportunity to work with one cylinder, Briggs and Stratton as well as Kohler small gas engines in class. Students will be required to completely tear down an engine and put it back together. The class will include field trips, guest speakers, and lab activities.
 
 
006323       LANDSCAPE AND TURF MANAGEMENT  

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Landscaping and Turf Management includes standards to prepare students for creating beautiful environments for homes and businesses. This course includes site analysis and preparation, landscape drawing, plant selection, and installation. Maintenance of healthy attractive landscapes and turf areas will be emphasized. With the increase of urban sprawl these career opportunities are increasing daily. Plant science and leadership skills taught in this class will prepare students to meet the demands of this exciting industry.

Landscape & Turf Management Course Outline
1. Introduction to Landscaping and Turf Management 
2. Tree & Shrub Selection and Maintenance 
3. Plant Selection and Maintenance 
4. Turf Grass Selection and Maintenance 
5. Commercial Interior Plantscaping 
6. Pest Management 
7. Water Management 
8. Landscape Design 
9. Business Principles of Landscaping and Turf Management
 
 
 
6731/6732    TE/AGRIBUSINESS CO-OP CLASS

• Prerequisite: At least one credit of agribusiness courses.
• Exhibit a career interest in agriculture. Instructor approval.
• Must have a grade point average of C or better in Ag classes.
• Attendance record of not more than 18 days absent for the 11th grade.
• Student is responsible for securing an Ag related job prior to start of school.
• Consent of teacher/coordinator and an application is required.
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit

    
The classroom content of this course will include career planning, applications, resumes, personal data, advancement, worker relations, communications, employee attitudes, in correlation with the experience students will have on the job site.   
 
 
6741/6742    TE/AGRIBUSINESS CO-OP (WORK EXPERIENCE)

• Prerequisite: Must have 18 credits earned by the end of Grade 11. 
• Consent of teacher/coordinator and an application is required.
• Grade: 12
• Semester or Year/.5 credit through 2 credits  

    
This course is designed to give Agribusiness students the option to explore a career in a local agribusiness.  Students will have the chance to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in school courses.  Students are released to work at a work site during the afternoon.  Hourly wages and high school credit are earned through on-the-job training in the afternoon.  Students must work an average minimum of 15 hours per week.
 
 
WORK EXPERIENCE CREDIT OPTIONS:
Students may elect one of the following credit options for the work experience:

• 2 credits = Work release 3 periods all year
• 1 credit =  Work release 2 periods all year
• 1 credit =  Work release 3 periods one semester
• .5 credit = Work release 2 periods one semester

General Art Courses

• 7010 - Art I
• 7030 - Painting
• 7040 - Ceramics
• 7050 - Jewelry-Metals
• 7060 - Drawing
• 7085 - Sculpture

Advanced Art

• 7100 - Advanced 2-D Studio Art
• 7200 - Advanced 3-D Studio Art

AP Art

• 7301A/7320A - AP 2-D Art Design
• 7401A/7402A - AP 3-D Art Design
   

IB Art

• 9316A/9316B - IB Visual Arts SL I​
• 9316C/9316D - IB Visual Arts SL II
• 9317A/9317B - IB Visual Arts HLA I
• 9317C/9317D - IB Visual Arts HLA II

 

General Art Courses

7010         ART I

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 Art I is an exploratory foundational course designed to offer basic conceptual development and technical competence. Students will build a foundation in the understanding of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. They will experiment in both 2D and 3D areas to produce creative art projects that reflect their understanding of these concepts.. Each lesson will engage students with a variety of activities culminating in the creation of an art work. Available to all students regardless of art experience or grade level.  Required for all other art courses.
 
 
7030         PAINTING        

• Prerequisite: Art I, Drawing recommended
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

Students in the Painting course will explore and experience a variety of painting techniques, media, and historical approaches to art. Painting is a problem-solving course dealing with form, color, line, and texture (figurative and abstract). Through the use of the world outside the classroom, models, drawings, photographs, and imagination, students interpret and express the painter’s world in a variety of materials including acrylic, watercolor, ink, paper and canvas as well as a variety of experimental media. The coursework supports interdisciplinary exploration and invites students to bring in ideas and materials from other areas of study.  Compositional and formal issues are stressed throughout the curriculum.
 
 
7040         CERAMICS

• Prerequisite: Art I
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

Ceramics is a course that focuses specifically on the use of clay and clay materials. Students will have opportunities to learn hand-building and pottery wheel techniques over the course of the semester. We will also learn different ways to finish a piece through a variety of painting and glazing applications. Students taking this class should be well aware they will need to utilize time management skills as clay is an extensive process and we will be working on many projects simultaneously.
 
 
7050         JEWELRY-METALS 
                 Prerequisite: Art I
                 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
                 Semester/.5 credit
   
This course is designed to give the students an opportunity to work in a variety of jewelry techniques.   Course content:  Students will work and receive instruction in metal forming and soldering techniques.  Students will also create jewelry using enameling techniques.  Students will be using soldering torches and enameling kiln.  As time permits, additional jewelry techniques will be introduced.  In the jewelry area emphasis will be placed on design and craftsmanship. Safety glasses are provided.  
 
 
7060         DRAWING 

• Prerequisite: Art I
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

Students in the drawing class will develop their ability to understand two-dimensional visual organization through various drawing media. Drawing is seen as a process for visual problem solving and as having a significant place in art history. Compositional and formal issues of drawing are stressed throughout the curriculum.  Students explore traditional subject matter as well as beginning investigations of modern and contemporary approaches. The coursework supports interdisciplinary exploration and invites students to bring in ideas and materials from other areas of study.  Students complete assignments focusing on abstract, conceptual, realism, and thematic approaches to drawing. 
 
 
7085         SCULPTURE

• Prerequisite: Art I
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Sculpture focuses entirely the development of three dimensional media. 3-D art is an entirely different thought process as traditional 2-D concepts of atmosphere and environment are completely abandoned. Sculpture forces students evaluate their work’s visual impact from all sides (“in the round”), its use of positive and negative space, and its overall impact on its surroundings.    
Processes studied will vary from carving material down and building materials up. Materials range from clay, to found “junk,” to classic paper mache.

Advanced Art

7100         ADVANCED 2-D STUDIO ART

• Prerequisite: Art I, Drawing, Painting
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Students in Advanced Art 2D will explore and refine their own ideas, processes, and uses of materials.   While working in a community of student artists, the course will emphasizing an awareness of the relationship of their work to contemporary art making practices.  Assignments are based on contemporary art making concepts and themes.  All Advanced assignments are open ended leaving student’s room to explore the materiel they feel would most support their ideas.  The coursework supports interdisciplinary exploration and invites students to bring in ideas and materials from other areas of study.
 
 
7200         ADVANCED 3-D STUDIO ART

• Prerequisite: Art I, Ceramics, Sculpture
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
3-D Studio offers students interested in 3-D media the freedom, opportunity, and materials necessary to explore that interest more thoroughly. Students will be required to complete two conceptual pieces aimed to explore advanced techniques and problems in 3-D art. These serve as the students’ quarter-final and final respectively.
Outside of these two requirements students are free to develop and execute any 3-D project they desire, required only that they explore their own creativity, challenge themselves, and display the work upon completion. 

AP ART

7301A/7302A  AP 2-D ART DESIGN

• Prerequisite: Art I, Drawing, Painting, Advanced 2-D Studio Art
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
AP Studio Art is a rigorous exploration of a students’ interest in the arts. The 2-D course focuses on 2-D concepts and allows ample time and opportunity to develop a body of work suitable for entrance in any art college. Students in both AP Studio courses will develop a portfolio of their work, an admissions requirement of any art college, including many found on local university campuses. Students will also take part in a culminating art show that will showcase their talent to the public and provide an adequate capstone to the end of their high school art career. Public presentation, photography of work, and techniques for public display will be also covered.

This course is, by no means, limited only to those interested in the arts professionally. Any qualified student with an interest in the creative arts and seeking an advanced environment in which to explore that interest is welcome.

This is an advanced level course that is designed for students who want to further develop mastery in their art making skills.  The course is developed as a college level course completed at the high school level.  Requirements for the final portfolio are developed by the College Board Advanced Placement Program, including a Quality, Concentration, and Breadth Section that consists of approximately 24 different advanced level artworks.  Portfolios are submitted both through actual art works and digital images, to the AP Board for scoring. 
 
 
7401A/7402A  AP 3-D ART DESIGN

• Prerequisite: Art I, Ceramics, Sculpture, Advanced 3-D Studio Art and Instructors Approval 
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
AP Studio Art is a rigorous exploration of a students’ interest in the arts. The 3-D course focuses on 3-D concepts and allows ample time and opportunity to develop a body of work suitable for entrance in any art college. Students in both AP Studio courses will develop a portfolio of their work, an admissions requirement of any art college, including many found on local university campuses. Students will also take part in a culminating art show that will showcase their talent to the public and provide an adequate capstone to the end of their high school art career. Public presentation, photography of work, and techniques for public display will be also covered.

This course is, by no means, limited only to those interested in the arts professionally. Any qualified student with an interest in the creative arts and seeking an advanced environment in which to explore that interest is welcome.

Students must have completed all pre-requisite courses as the amount of art work required to complete the AP Portfolio requirement is substantially more than can be completed in the AP year. Work from all related courses over a students’ high school career will join new work in the completed portfolio. 

IB Art

9316A/9316B  IB VISUAL ARTS SL I

• Prerequisite: Art 1 or with Art Dept. Approval 
• Grade: 11 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB Visual Arts SL I is an in-depth, advanced study in the visual arts.  This course emphasizes the study and research of art concepts, critical analysis, and topical investigation in the visual arts.  Students will explore a variety of media related to sculpture, drawing, painting, mixed media, ceramics, art metals, and/or photography.  Studio work produced will be based on visual and written investigation. 
 
 
 
9316C/9316D  IB VISUAL ARTS SL II

• Prerequisite: IB Visual Arts SL I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
Year two allows IB Visual Arts students the freedom and responsibility to develop their own body of work on their own schedule. Requirements include the development of themes, one per quarter, made up of multiple pieces of art that explore, in different ways, a common subject or concept. The goal is to develop a portfolio of studio and written work that, when combined with work from year one, encompasses two years worth of artistic development.
 
 
9317A/9317B  IB VISUAL ARTS HLA I

• Prerequisite: Art 1 or with Art Department Approval     
• Grade: 11 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB Visual Arts HLA I is an in-depth, advanced study in the visual arts.  This course emphasizes studio work allowing students to explore a variety of media related to sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, art metals, and/or photography.  Students will build on prior experiences while developing and using new skills, techniques, and ideas.  Additional investigation into artistic concepts, critical analysis, and historical research will be expected.  Students will ultimately produce a large body of in-depth work to be assessed.
 
 
9317C/9317D  IB VISUAL ARTS HLA II

• Prerequisite: IB Visual Arts HLA I
• Grade 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
Year two allows IB Visual Arts students the freedom and responsibility to develop their own body of work on their own schedule. Requirements include the development of themes, one per quarter, made up of multiple pieces of art that explore, in different ways, a common subject or concept. The goal is to develop a portfolio of studio and written work that, when combined with work from year one, encompasses two years worth of artistic development.

Core Business Courses

• 6010 - Introduction to Business
• 6040 - Personal Finance
• 6022 - Business Communications

Management Courses

• 6106 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• 6115 - Introduction to Law
• 6100 - Business Management
• 6131/6132 - Business Occupations Classroom 
• 6141/6142 - Business Occupations Co-op Work Experience

Accounting Courses

• 6051/6052 - Accounting Principles 1
• 6055/6056 - Accounting 2
• 6154 - Business Finance

Marketing Courses

• 6140 - Sports Marketing 
• 6134 - Digital Marketing
• 6130 Marketing
• 6137 - Marketing Management
• 6146/6147 - Marketing and Leadership Development
• 6144/6144A - Marketing Internship

Information Technology Courses

• 6027 - Computer Applications
• 6063 - Mobile Application Design and Development
• 6064 - Video Game Design and Development I
• 6067 - Video Game Design and Development II
• 6065 - Coding
• 6068 - Esports
• 6069 - 3D Character Creation and Animation

Core Business Courses

6010         INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12     
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course will assist students in developing a better understanding and preparation for their roles as future business and community leaders.  Students will be actively engaged in activities and projects to develop a basic understanding of economics, business ownership and management, marketing, banking, savings and investments, consumer rights and responsibilities, human resources, job seeking and leadership skills, social responsibilities of businesses, and the importance of ethical decision-making in their personal and business world.  Students will also be introduced to a variety of career options available to them.
 
 
6040         PERSONAL FINANCE

• Prerequisite: None                    
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Personal Finance is one of the most useful classes a high school student can take to prepare themselves for their future.  The Personal Finance class will teach you how to create and use a budget, how to maintain a checking account, how to build wealth in the long run by saving money (and why it is important to save money), the pros and cons of home ownership versus renting, how credit can be either your best friend or your worst enemy, and about the different types of insurance.  Students will also learn about investing in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
                                     
 
6022         BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 

• Prerequisite:  None                                  
• Grades: 10, 11, 12                                         
• Semester/.5 credit                                       

                                                                        
People skills and communication skills are essential for the success in any career. This course will give students a comprehensive view of communication and its importance in business and society. Students will develop their written, oral, and technology-enabled communication skills while also learning the proper formatting techniques of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and other existing and emerging technologies.

Management Courses

6106         INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 

• Prerequisite: 1 credit of business                              
• Grades: 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Would you like to have your ideas heard and put into action?  Then this course is for you. You will creating new and intuitive ways to solve problems in the home, community, or workplace.   You will develop your personal leadership skills and creative thinking abilities by participating in activities that will teach you how to be a successful innovative thinker and manager while learning about the functions and principles of businesses and entrepreneurship.   A simulation on starting your own business will include a business plan created by you. Your creation of this plan will provide an understanding on types of business ownership, how to start your own business, finance, risk management, human resources, marketing, location, channels of distribution, and social and ethical responsibilities in business. This is an excellent course for anyone who plans to study business further at the college level.
 
 
6115         INTRODUCTION TO LAW

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
 Students who enjoy learning about courts, how the legal system works, business, criminal, civil, and family law, law related careers, ethics, and personal rights and responsibilities of minors and adults will benefit from this class.  Students will participate in a variety of interactive and practical activities, such as in class mock trials, skits, case studies, and internet activities as part of the process of learning how law impacts society and business.  Guest speakers are invited to share real world situations as well as a trip to the Brown County Court House and Jail.  An excellent course for a student considering pursuing a career in business, police science, criminal justice, political science, lawyer, social work, or psychology.
 
 
6100         BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

• Prerequisite: 1/2 credit of Business                             
• Grades: 10, 11, 12                                                               
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Business Management will focus on various aspects of business including the basic concepts of management and the characteristics, organizations, and operation of business as a major sector of the economy. Topics include types of ownership, procedures and philosophies of business management, financial analysis, communication, human resources, and product and purchasing management. This course is recommended for all students planning to major in business in college.
 
 
6131/6132    BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS CLASSROOM

• Prerequisite: A minimum of 1 ½ credits of Business and Marketing courses.
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit 

    
This course is specially designed for the student who has chosen business as a career goal and who has taken a variety of business classes.  The course will focus on core employability skills, communications, word and information management, financial record keeping, and business procedures and concepts.  This course must be taken for the full year.  Application and Approval from instructor are required before signing up for class.  An application form can be obtained from the co-op teacher.
 
 
6141/6142    BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE

• Prerequisite: Must have 18 credits earned by the end of Grade 11
  • Grade Point Average of 2.0 or above
  •  Enrolled in Business Occupations Class
  • Must have taken Business classes suitable to the type of job position being pursued
• Application and consent of teacher before registering.
• Grade: 12
• Semester or Year/.5 to 2 credits          

 
The Business and Marketing Co-op course is designed for students who are interested in a career in business and want an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in business courses.  Hourly wage and high school credit are earned through this work experience opportunity.  Get an application form from the co-op teacher.
 
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED:
Accounting Principles I
Advertising and Promotions
Introduction to Business or Entrepreneurship
Business Communications

Accounting/Finance Courses

6051/6052    ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 1                    

• Prerequisite: None                                     
• Grades: 10, 11, 12                                                                
• Year/ 1 credit…Transcribed   

                                                                       
Accounting is a must take course for any student considering a two- or four-year college degree in accounting, business, or marketing.  Accounting is currently the most in-demand college major.  Students will develop a foundation in basic accounting theory and procedures.  Computers will be used to process business financial information by journalizing and posting business transactions to general and subsidiary ledgers, preparing financial statements, and learning about payroll records and taxes for a service business organized as a sole proprietorship.                                                                                      
 
 
6055/6056    ACCOUNTING 2                    

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Accounting Principles 1
• Grades: 11, 12
•  Year/ 1 credit                                                           

                   
Students will be introduced to basic and advanced features of QuickBooks and will apply skills in realistic business simulations including creating accounts, invoicing, budgeting, preparing statements, journalizing and graphing. By the end of this course students will complete the QuickBooks certification test to allow them to have certification on basic use of QuickBooks. QuickBooks is a program that many small business organizations use today for their bookkeeping needs.
 
 
6154         BUSINESS FINANCE

• Prerequisite:  None                                                       
• Grades: 10,11, 12                                                                     
• Semester/ .5 credit

               
Are you planning to go to college for Business or Marketing? Did you know it is mandatory to take at least six credits of Accounting? Business Finance will be a course to get your feet wet with the financial field and allow you to understand the basics of Accounting. In this course you will learn the accounting equation, transactions, accounting statements, bookkeeping and general managerial accounting. A great course for any future Business or Marketing major!

Marketing Courses

6140      SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12     
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course provides an understanding of the marketing used in the world of sports, hospitality, and entertainment. 

Students will learn how to analyze customer profiles, list sponsorship opportunities, and develop advertising campaigns for sporting events, entertainment venues, and the hospitality industry.  Students will get to develop and brand their own professional sports team, create a stadium venue, and develop ticket and promotional strategies for their team.  Students have the opportunity to join the optional student organization DECA.
 
 
6134         DIGITAL MARKETING

• Prerequisite: None        
•  Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Marketing is ever changing and the industry demands individuals with skills that utilize the newest technologies to develop marketing materials. In this class, students will learn how to establish company marketing objectives, manipulate technology to create attractive advertisements for a variety of print, digital media, and social media that reach target markets. You will also evaluate advertisements for effectiveness and work with state and federal regulatory agencies to adhere to advertising laws. Students will use Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, along with other trending technology to apply design techniques to an advertising campaign, lettering and typography, logos, and use color for advertising. 
 
 
6130         MARKETING

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course provides information on promotion and advertising and how it impacts consumers.  Students learn both the traditional and innovative promotional techniques businesses use to captivate their target audience.  Heavy emphasis is on the elements of promotion (advertising, public relations, publicity and sales promotion) and the development of promotional materials by utilizing the computer.  Students develop knowledge and skills for marketing and advertising related careers and have the option of joining the student organization DECA.
 
 
6137         MARKETING MANAGEMENT

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12                                      
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course is designed for students who want to continue to develop their marketing skills.  Students will have the opportunity to enhance their selling and employability skills along with improving their overall knowledge of the marketing functions.  The course also explores social media and the ways in which businesses can utilize it to reach their target market. This course is highly recommended for students who are interested in marketing and want to develop an understanding of marketing and the optional student organization DECA.
 
 
6146/6147    MARKETING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• Prerequisite: 1 credit of marketing AND approval from teacher
• Grades: 11, 12     
• Semester/.5 credit
• Year / 1 credit

 
Now that you have learned what marketing is, it is time to put your marketing knowledge into action!  In Marketing Applications, students get a chance to work on REAL WORLD marketing projects and campaigns that would include but are not limited to, Public Relations, Marketing Research, Community Service, Creative Marketing, Financial Literacy, International Marketing, Advertising, Fashion Merchandising, and Entrepreneurship.  Students will have the opportunity to partner with local businesses and community members to design and implement their own marketing project. Students taking this course are automatically enrolled in DECA, a business and marketing club.  Students will have the opportunity to compete in DECA at the district, state, and national levels. 
 
 
6144/6144A   MARKETING INTERNSHIP

• Prerequisite: A minimum of 1 credit of Marketing courses
  • Application and approval of teacher before registering
• Grades: 11, 12
•  Semester or Year/.5 to 1 credit

 
This course is specially designed for the student who has chosen business and marketing as a career goal and who has taken a variety of business and marketing courses. The student will gain real world marketing experience by partnering with a local business and applying the marketing skills they have learned in the classroom. This hands-on-learning opportunity will provide the student with the skills and experience needed to succeed in the business market. Students may get an application from the marketing teacher.
 
INTERNSHIP EXEPRIENCE CREDIT OPTIONS

• Students may elect one of the following credit options for the internship experience:
  • 1 credit for 2 periods work released all year
  • .5 credit for 2 periods work released one semester 

Information Technology Courses

6027         COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

• Prerequisite:  None                             
• Grades:  9, 10, 11, 12                        
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Effective computer skills are essential in the workplace today. In this course, students will improve fundamentals of Google Drive to prepare business and personal documents. Students will also create professional job application documents. In addition, they will learn how to create effective business presentations using multiple different software programs. Students will also work on projects using iMovie, This course is a great introduction to other computer courses offered and will help students develop skills that can help them succeed at school, on-the-job, and for personal use.
 
 
6063          MOBILE APPLICATION DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

• Prerequisite:  None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
The Mobile App Development and Design class is a project based course that will engage students as they learn to produce mobile applications used in smartphones, tablets, and other personal electronics.  Students will use Google’s Android and Apple's IOS application development environments. By the completion of this course students will have basic knowledge and skills to design and develop their own mobile applications for use on Android IOS mobile devices.
 
 
6064          VIDEO GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT I

• Prerequisite: It is recommended, but not required, to take 3D Modeling and Animation prior to taking this course.   
• Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course is an introduction to current and future technologies for electronic game design. Students will study game genres, and gameplay using various gaming platforms. Topics may include graphics, game scripting, game engines, motion control, narrative in games, game interfaces, artificial intelligence, music and sound, and social and interface issues of game development.
 
 
6067          VIDEO GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT II

• Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in VIDEO GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 1
• Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course is a continuation of Video Game Design and Development I. Students will continue to study game genres and gameplay. Students will delve into more advanced topics that may include 3D character and environment creation, advanced graphics, augmented and/or virtual reality game creation, user-interface design, artificial intelligence, and social and societal issues of game development.
 
 
6065          CODING

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Are you creative? Interested in learning a new language? Do you sometimes think about how a program, app, or website could be better? Are you considering a career in the tech industry? Try Coding!

Coding is a personalized course catered to students' unique interests. The course runs in a self-paced, personalized format and meets on a semi-regular schedule (not every day like a traditional classroom). In the course, students will propose their own learning plans on objectives like, but not limited to: learning Swift, learning JavaScript, learning C#, learning Java, creating websites using HTML and CSS, and designing advanced programs/apps.
 
 
6068          Esports

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades 10, 11, 12 (Freshmen interested in the class may discuss their options with the instructor prior to registering for the class. 
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Esports offers students the opportunity to play the most popular competitive games, explore the culture of competitive video game play, its audience, fan base, and the business side of the industry. The class will focus on learning to play and participate in the communities behind many of the most popular titles. Students will learn what it takes to progress beyond amature gaming and learn the progression to the professional ranks. Students will also work together to host small and large scale events for single player and multiplayer teams, create business plans to develop teams, create online communities, and promote their events through digital marketing, and other means. Students who are not familiar with video games, esports, or competition are encouraged to register for the class. *Class is available to be taken multiple times.
 
 
6069         3D Character Creation and Animation  

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9,10,11,12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
An introductory course that will expose students to 3D design and animation technology. It could be part of pathways or careers that might include 3D Animation, Game Design, Special Effects or Architectural Modeling, to name a few. Students will learn the basics of artistic 3D Modeling, how to create and apply realistic textures, lighting principles and techniques, camera types and their appropriate usage, fundamental keyframing procedures, and the rendering process of taking a three dimensional scene and outputting it to static images or movies. Other topics covered may include: storyboards, the traditional principles of animation, current industry trends and issues pertaining to rendering output for different mediums (film, video, Internet, etc.).   

 3210A        KEYS TO COMPUTER SCIENCE 

• Prerequisite: Algebra
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Whether it’s 3-D animation, engineering, music, app development, medicine, visual design, robotics, or political analysis, computer science is the engine that powers the technology, productivity, and innovation that drive the world. Computer Science experience has become imperative for students’ success in the workforce of tomorrow. This is a survey course in Computer Science that allows students to explore algorithms and programming, networks and the underlying technologies of the Internet, smart devices, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, and the impacts of computing.
 
 
3220A        SMART DEVICES AND WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY 

• Prerequisite: Keys to Computer Science or previous Computer Science 1 course
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Smart (Internet-connected) devices are transforming our physical world into a complex and dynamic system on an unprecedented scale.The wearable technologies field has been experiencing explosive growth with exciting applications in the fields of medicine, sports, fitness, and entertainment. Smart devices and wearable tech take advantage of sensors, software, and communications networks to enhance new ways for people to interact, communicate, and experience the environment around them. Explore current and potential uses of these emerging technologies.
 
 
3230A        CYBERSECURITY AND ETHICAL HACKING 

• Prerequisite: Keys to Computer Science or previous Computer Science 1 course
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Fall Semester/.5 credit

 
Explore personal, system, and network security in a project, problem, and activity-based environment. Identify the need for cybersecurity in our modern world and study common cybersecurity attacks, concepts, and techniques. Learn to protect personal data and privacy, protect others from social engineering and vulnerabilities in devices and apps, and secure systems and networks. Investigate career paths related to cybersecurity.
 
 
3251/3252    ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE A

• Prerequisite:  Keys to Computer Science or previous Computer Science 1 course
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Credit: 1

 
 
AP Computer Science A will introduce you to software engineering using the Java programming language. You can expect to learn how to design, implement, and analyze solutions to problems; use and implement commonly used algorithms; use standard data structures; create, run, test, and debug solutions in the Java programming language, utilizing standard Java library classes and interfaces from the AP Java subset; read and understand programs consisting of several classes and interacting objects; and understand the ethical and social implications of computer use. You can also expect to plan and implement several large-scale and complex projects. This course will also help prepare you for the College Board’s AP Computer Science A Exam in May. The AP Computer Science A course is equivalent to a traditional first-semester, college-level course within a computer science-related major.
 
 
 
3243/3244    ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE - PRINCIPLES

• Prerequisite:  Keys to Computer Science or previous Computer Science 1 course
• Grades: 10,11, 12
• Credit: 1

                
AP Computer Science Principles will all you to discover the central ideas of computer science. This AP course does not aim to teach a single programming language or focus on software engineering (that is the focus of the AP Computer Science A course), but aims instead to help you develop innovative computational artifacts using the same creative processes artists, writers, computer scientists, and engineers use to bring ideas to life.
 
Course topics include Representing and Transmitting Information on the Internet; Encoding and Compressing Digital Text, Audio, Images, and Video; Algorithm Design; Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs); Big Data; and Cybersecurity. This course will also help prepare you for the College Board’s AP Computer Science Principles Performance Tasks and the AP Computer Science Principles Exam in May.

Tier 1 (Freshmen)

• 1028B - Language
• 1027B - Literature

Tier 2 (Sophomores)

• 1061A - Literary Analysis
• 1063A - Writing
• 1060A - Speech

Tiers 3 and 4 (Juniors and Seniors)

• 1066A - College and Career Writing
• 1065A - Creative Writing (sophomore availability)
• 01090B - Journalism 1
• 01095B/01096B - Journalism 2 Newspaper
• 01191A/01192A - Journalism 2 Publications

​Thematic Literature Courses

• 1100A - British Literature
• 1180A - Multicultural Literature
• 1101A - American Literature
• 01181B - Topics in Literature
• 1070B - Dramatic Literature (offered in 2021-22)
• 1110A - Comparative Mythology (offered in 2021-22)
• 1171A/1172A - AP English Language and Composition 
• 1161A/1162A - AP English Literature and Composition 
• 9031A/9032A - IB English Literature High Level 1
• 9031B/9032B - IB English Literature High Level II
• 1051B/1052B - English Language Arts 4 Capstone
• 1170A - Oral/Interpersonal Communications (NWTC)
• 1170D  - English Composition (NWTC)
• Summer Academy: Accelerated Language Arts and Social Studies

Tier 1 (Freshmen)

1028B        LANGUAGE 

• Required for grade :9
• Semester /.5 credit

 
Students will study and practice the inner workings of the English language--grammar, usage, and mechanics--to become critical readers and effective writers. A close study of various genres will serve as the basis for learning to analyze text and produce writing. The course will help students build skills in researching academic sources, evaluating and citing online sources, and synthesizing information.
 
 
1027B        LITERATURE

• Required for grade: 9
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course is an introduction to appreciation of literature to learn more about the inventiveness and style of great authors from yesterday and today. Students will read, analyze, and respond to a variety of fictional texts and genres. The purpose of the course is to develop critical thinking skills related to the analysis of literature.

Tier 2

• Note: Sophomores and Academy Freshmen choose from two of the three following semester-long courses. 
• Note: Students in Tier 2 may take Creative Writing and Journalism 1 as electives in addition to their core choices.

 
1061A        LITERARY ANALYSIS

• Prerequisite: Language or Summer Academy 9
• Grade: Academy 9 or Grade 10
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course offers students the opportunity to further develop skills centered in close reading and writing about complex literary texts. Students will build their vocabulary for and understanding of literary analysis as well as engage in a variety of close reading activities to develop and practice their skills as critical readers and thinkers. Ultimately, students will utilize their abilities in close reading to create well-developed, analytical writings in relation to literary texts.
 
 
1063A        WRITING  

• Prerequisite: Language or Summer Academy 9
• Grades: Academy 9 or Grade 10
• Semester/.5 credit

 
The purpose of this core course is to learn foundational skills in writing across various disciplines and become college- and career-ready. Students will develop their abilities to write ideas in logical and creative ways through effective syntax, diction, details, imagery and tone and with consideration to audience, purpose, and task. They will approach writing as a process while studying mentor texts of master writers. Students will have personalized choice in topic/format within each writing mode studied and will self-reflect and peer conference throughout their creative process.  By the end of the course, students will have produced a digital portfolio showcasing revised samples of effective narrative expository, persuasive, and business writing.
 
 
1060A        SPEECH

• Prerequisite:Language or Summer Academy 9
• Grade: Academy 9 or Grade 10
• Semester/.5 credit

 
The purpose of this core course is to learn techniques and develop confidence in speaking. Students will practice using digital presentation tools to accompany their delivery. With a strong basis in research and organization of ideas, students learn to modify speaking techniques according to audience, purpose, and task in various modes. The study of speeches by great orators from Aristotle to today’s TED talks serves as models for developing strong rhetoric.

Tiers 3 & 4

• Following successful completion of Tier 1 and Tier 2 core courses, students may choose from below, adhering to grade requirements or prerequisites explained in course descriptions.

1066A        COLLEGE AND CAREER WRITING

• Grade: 11
• Semester/.5 credit

    
This course exposes students to mentor texts from a variety of disciplines to help them develop into more skillful and rhetorically aware writers within any context. There will be frequent writing exercises focused on audience, style, voice, form, process, and practice. Units of study are personalized and may include assignments such as writing a resume, college application essay, cover letter, etc. Students will engage in personalized preparation for the English, writing, and reading sections of the ACT.
 
 
1065A        CREATIVE WRITING

• Grades: 11 or 12
• *Grade 10 students in Tier 2 may take Creative Writing as an elective in addition to their core choices
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course encourages creative expression associated with writing. Student-based inquiry will guide students through the foundational skills of creative writing. Students will read a variety works, dissect and analyze author's craft and style, and create original pieces of their own or as part of collaborative teams. Students will work through the writing process and engage in conferencing sessions with peers and the instructor. An additional focus of the course is to develop creativity as it applies to everyday problem-solving in students’ relationships, personal growth, and school or career endeavors.
 
 
01090B       JOURNALISM 1  

• Grades:11 or 12
• *Grade 10 students  in Tier 2 may take Journalism as an elective in addition to their core choices                 
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Journalism 1 is a course in which students develop foundational skills for the newspaper and yearbook process including writing, research, editing, photography, interviewing, and reporting. Students will also study the foundations, ethics, laws, and the rights of journalists a democracy. This class is a prerequisite for Journalism 2. Required readings include mentor texts and The Radical Write.
 
 
01095B/01096B JOURNALISM 2 NEWSPAPER

• Prerequisite: Journalism 1
• Grades 11, 12
• Year/1 credit

 
Journalism 1 Newspaper is a course in which students further develop skills in all aspects of the newspaper process including writing, editing, photography, web design, social media management, advertisement sales, layout design,  and production of Portside, the official student news of Bay Port High School. Staff members make editorial decisions concerning the content of the paper. Editors collaboratively write group editorials and develop leadership skills by coaching staff writers. They continue to exercise journalistic ethics, First Amendment rights, Associated Press style guidelines, and adherence to deadlines. Required readings include The Art of Journalism, The Radical Write, and independent book studies related to professionals in the field of journalism.
 
 
01191A/01192A JOURNALISM 2 PUBLICATIONS 

• Prerequisite: Journalism 1,Photography, Digital Marketing, Graphic Production, Business, or Other
• Experience and Application with Instructor Approval before enrollment
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit elective
• Grade 12 students may enroll in this course for .5 English credit and .5 elective credit

 
Journalism 2 Publications is a course in which students further develop skills in all aspects of the publications process including writing, editing, photography, graphic design, film production, and advertising and then conceptualize and publish the award-winning annual high school yearbook and an annual Literary Magazine. Additionally, students in this course coordinate a school-wide winter reading event and a school-wide spring Literary Arts Festival. Required readings include Scholastic Yearbook Fundamentals, The Radical Write, books by Austin Kleon, and independent readings related to professionals in the field of journalism and publication. ​

Thematic Literature Courses

• Two Thematic Literature topics will be offered per year in rotation.

1100A        BRITISH LITERATURE 

• Prerequisite: Literature or Literary Analysis
• Grades: 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
British Literature is a Thematic Literature course in which students will study major works beginning with the first recorded example of British Literature, the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf. Students will continue examining pieces from each of the British literary time periods, reading such major works as Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare’s comedies, Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Shelley’s Frankenstein, and Bronte’s Jane Eyre. Students will develop their analytical writing skills with an introduction to literary criticism. This class provides excellent background for required college English and humanities courses and sheds light on the human side of history by exploring the philosophies and the culture of our English ancestors.

 
1180A        MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE 

• Prerequisite: Literature or Literary Analysis
• Grades: 11 or 12
• Semester/.5 credit

  
Multicultural Literature is a Thematic Literature course designed for the college bound student. Within the course, students will examine a range of multicultural literature, paying specific attention to the ways in which race, class, gender and sexuality affect various constructions of a literary “self.” Students will grapple with and engage in extensive discussions in relation to circumstances that may have guided such literary productions. Students should be prepared to read six major novels and shorter works, as well as write various analytic reflections. Through this course, students will gain an understanding, acceptance, and appreciation of the racial and ethnic diversity of various cultures.
 
 
1101A        AMERICAN LITERATURE 

• Prerequisite: Literature or Literary Analysis
• Grades: 11 or 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
American Literature is a Thematic Literature course that takes a historical perspective of the rich literary evolution of our nation’s voices shaped by America’s fierce independence, its search for identity, its wars, and its social and cultural movements.  Students will examine early American works, such as Crucible and Huckleberry Finn and trace the evolution of poetry and stories that reflected the wars and events of the 20th century. This class provides excellent background for required college English and humanities courses and sheds light on the human side of history by exploring the philosophies and the culture of our American roots.
 

01181B       TOPICS IN LITERATURE  

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Topics in Literature is a class in which students explore a selected theme, such as America in the 1960s or World War II, to increase their knowledge and refine their skills in effective reading, writing, and speaking. This course will sharpen students’ close reading and critical thinking skills as they study a novel on the year’s theme along with short essays, stories, and poems. Furthermore, students will practice effective listening and speaking skills in order to build proficiency both in and outside the classroom. Academic Decathlon is also a team consisting of three “A” (honor), three “B” (scholastic), and three “C or below” (varsity) students. Class members selected for the team participate in ten events by completing written tests, writing an essay, delivering a prepared and an impromptu speech, and participating in an interview. Academic Decathlon is the ultimate college preparation experience for students at all academic levels.

 
 
1070B        DRAMATIC LITERATURE(offered 21-22 school year)

• Grades: 11 or 12
• Semester/.5 credit

    
Dramatic Literature is a semester long course that reads plays - there is no performance element for this course. The course examines drama as a literary genre and exposes students to this different genre of literature as a means for analyzing its impact and importance. The class focuses on the elements of drama and how these elements define this type of literature. Students will read, evaluate, and analyze plays throughout the semester. Through the use of analysis, students will demonstrate their understanding of dramatic literature and the differences between dramatic literature and other forms of literature.
 
 
1110A        COMPARATIVE MYTHOLOGY(offered 21-22 school year
                   Grades: 11 or 12
                   Semester/.5 credit
 
Comparative Mythologies is a Thematic Literature course for those who want to explore the various origins of humanity and its future.  By focusing on universal patterns, students will observe similar aspects of Egyptian, Greek, Norse, Mayan, and various other mythologies.  Students will track these patterns across time to relate them to the individual’s quest for identity. The course will also focus specifically on recurring themes in myth, including heroism, villainy, war, love, and death.  Students will also study modern myths found in various areas of popular culture such as comic books, television, and film.
 
 
1171A/1172A  ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION

• Grades: Academy 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
This course is recommended for college-bound students who possess a strong interest in the reading, discussion, and analysis of nonfiction, especially in the rhetoric of composition. Students will learn and practice many skills including but not limited to summarizing, analyzing, quoting, synthesizing, and citing secondary source material. Students enrolling in this course should possess a strong interest in writing analytical and persuasive pieces, with an emphasis on the writing process. AP English Language and Composition is taught at the college level and contains a substantial writing component in addition to its reading requirements. Although taking the College Board exam at the end of the course is not required, it is strongly encouraged, and AP practice exercises will be given.
 
 
1161A/1162A  ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

• Grades: Academy 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

    
This course is recommended for college-bound students or others who possess a strong interest in the close reading, discussion, and analysis of quality literature, classic to contemporary.  Students will work with several genres of literature including poetry, drama, and fiction. AP English Literature and Composition is taught at the college level and contains a strong writing component in addition to the reading requirements.  Although taking the College Board test at the end of the course is not required, it is strongly encouraged, and AP practice exercises will be given. The skills taught and honed in the course are suitable practice for future success in all academic pursuits and have been said to aid past students in any course of study pursued.

 
9031A/9032A  IB ENGLISH LITERATURE HIGH LEVEL I

•  Grade: 11 (This is the first year of a two-year course.)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB English Literature HL Year 1 is the first of the two-year rigorous course commitment for students who want to delve into the art of literature and explore the complexity of humanity as exposed through the written word. In year one, juniors will expand their understanding of close literary analysis, academic literary writing, oral communication,  and presentation, and inquiry-based research. The mode of this course operates primarily through collaborative research, presentation and discussion to test interpretations with all voices being heard. Students will be expected to closely analyze six novels and selected poetry and take the IB-required assessments, including the recorded Individual Oral and the 1500 word Analysis Essay.  The course is driven by student – inquiry and motivation to be independent creative and critical thinkers.  *Fulfills requirement for Global Ed. Certificate
 
 
9031B/9032B  IB ENGLISH LITERATURE HIGH LEVEL II                             

• Prerequisite: IB English Literature High Level  I
• Grade: 12 (This is the second year of a two year course.)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB English Literature HL II is a continuation of IB English Literature I course for seniors. In the second year, students will expand their work in deep literary analysis and effective literary writing through the study of genre (poetry, prose, novel, and drama). The mode of this course operates primarily through discussion to test interpretations with all voices being heard. Students must be invested in weekly reading assignments and be prepared with careful and personal annotation and analysis. IB-required Year II assessments include a published 1500 word Analysis Essay and externally assessed Paper 1 and Paper 2 timed-essay exams. *Fulfills requirement for Global Ed. Certificate
 
 
1051B/1052B  ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 4 CAPSTONE                             

• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
In this year long project-based and personalized learning course, students will read texts that help to define themselves, produce oral and written communications, and establish their places as citizens in society. Practice in research, evaluation, and synthesis of ideas will produce proficient, self-directed critical thinkers and communicators who conceptualize, explore, and implement original ideas within their personal lives and beyond the scope of the school. Students demonstrate their mastery in an exhibition to peers, teachers, and the community. This project, which culminates their experience as learners in the Howard-Suamico School District aims to bridge the transition from classroom to college and career. It will challenge students to know themselves well, take risks, make their own connections, and ultimately, take responsibility for their own learning.
 
 
1170A        ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS (NWTC)

• Grade: 12                                      
• Semester/.5 credit

 
 Oral Interpersonal Communication is a college level course offered through Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. In this class, students will develop a foundation and philosophy to formulate a deep understanding of the communication process, methods, and theories that will ultimately improve their interpersonal relationships. Areas of study include: communication process, social media and communication, identity and the self-concept, perception, emotions, language, nonverbal communication, listening, and conflict management. Additionally, students will learn the skills to present presentations both in group settings and individual settings. The final presentation will showcase a communication capstone project analyzing how the methods, processes, and theories learned relate to a Pay it Forward Project.
Oral Interpersonal Communication is a transcribed course through Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). Students are dually enrolled at Bay Port and NWTC. In order to receive 3 college credits, a student must earn a grade of C or higher. Interpersonal Communication may not be recognized by all four year universities as an English Language Arts credit. Students who plan to attend a four year university will need to check with the university or take an additional .5 credit in English Language Arts.
 
 
1170D        ENGLISH COMPOSITION (NWTC)

• Prerequisite: Must be a senior
• Grade: 12                                      
• Semester/.5 credit

                                     
Learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, and editing.  Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills.  This course offers transcribed credit at NWTC.
 
 
SUMMER ACADEMY:  ACCELERATED LANGUAGE ARTS and SOCIAL STUDIES

• Prerequisite: None
• Grade: Incoming 9th
• Summer Academy/.5 credit Social Studies and .5 credit EnglishLanguage Arts

 
Incoming freshmen wishing to broaden their future class choices may enroll in an intensive six-week summer school course in the combined areas of English Language Arts and Social Studies. Students enrolled in this course study selected topics in world history as well as various forms of writing with an emphasis on language and style.

Successful completion of this course will allow students the opportunity to take more advanced courses earlier in their high school career by allowing them to forgo traditional freshman courses in both English Language Arts and Social Studies. This creates the opportunity for incoming freshmen to take Advanced Placement and other elective courses in Social Studies as well as advanced coursework in English Language Arts as freshmen.

Successfully completing Accelerated English Language Arts and Social Studies is also recommended for any students planning on enrolling in the IB program during their junior year. Accelerated English Language Arts and World History will be graded and students will receive .5 credit in Social Studies and .5 credit in English Language Arts upon successful completion of the summer course.
Registration for Accelerated English Language Arts and World History will begin in April through the Summer School registration process.

General Courses

• 6567/6568 - Introduction to Engineering (Arch I Level 1)
• 6523 - Architectural Design and Construction (Arch 1 Level II)
• 6524 - Architectural Design and Construction II (Arch I Level III)
• 6527/6528 - Advanced Architectural Design and Construction (Arch I Level IV)  

Engineering Technology Courses

• 6546/6547 - 3D Solid Modeling (Engineering Level II)
• 6573/6574 - Principles of Engineering (Engineering Level III)
• 6531/6532 - Advanced Engineering (Engineering Level IV)
• 6563 - Electronics
• 6648 - Introduction to Robotics - Engineering Emphasis
• 6649 - Robotics I - Automation and Engineering 

Graphic and Media Technology Courses

• 006725 - Introduction to Digital Media
• 6570 - Digital Photography and Editing
• 6575 - Advanced Photography
• 6595 - Graphics Screen Print
• 6590/6592 - Graphic Production
• 6664 - Video and GoPro Production I
• 6673 - Video Production II - Animation and Special Effects
• 6683 - Advanced Video Production
• 09006A - Web Graphics 

Metal Technology Courses

• 6613/6614 Design for Manufacturing
• 6600A - Welding/Metal Fabrication I
• 6611A/6612B - Welding/Metal Fabrication 2
• 6623A/6624B - Welding/Metal Fabrication 3

Wood Technology Courses

• 6703 - Introduction to Woodworking
• 6713 - Furniture and Cabinetry
• 6716 - Furniture and Cabinetry II
• 6723 - Advanced Wood Technology
• 6726 - Advanced Wood Technology II

Co-op Technology

• 6731/6732 - Technology Education/Ag Co-op Class

Other Offerings

• 6743/6744 - Technology and Engineering Education Capstone
• Youth Apprenticeship in Construction or Manufacturing Fields

General Courses

6567/6568    INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING (ARCH I LEVEL I) 

•  Prerequisite: None
•  Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
•   Year/ 1 credit Transcribed

 
This STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) course is a basic introduction to engineering for all students. Students who complete this course will learn the concepts necessary in order to develop their ideas into solutions that will improve our lives. Exciting hands-on learning activities, rating consumer products, destructive testing and Solid Works 3D solid modeling apply math, science, history and English content from other courses in a STEM experience. 

 

6523         ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (ARCH I LEVEL II)

• Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering      
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

    
Architecture is more than just walls around us.  The form and function of the spaces we live and work in are at the heart of how any design comes to life.  This STEM academy course will investigate how the structure is designed and built as well as the layout of spaces between walls.  Students will be introduced to a variety of concepts including green building and sustainable design in architecture.  Students will apply the concepts introduced, to a “dream home” that they design and model.  These concepts will allow the students to judge the live-ability of homes and apartments that they may someday consider renting, buying, or building.
Students with vocational goals such as carpenters, design decorators, builders, architectural drafters, or engineers should take this course. 

 

6524         ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION II (ARCH I LEVEL III)

• Prerequisite: Architectural Design and Construction (Level II)
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

    
In this design course students will explore the styles and construction of homes and commercial buildings.  Students will continue to use the ArchiCAD drawing program to design the draw floor plans, foundation plans, elevation plans, and detail drawings of windows, doors, stairways, and wall sections of homes.  The room by room function and activity approach will again be used to design a residential home.  Other topics discussed in this course include architectural styles, strength of materials, city codes, electrical plans and cost estimation. 
 
 
 
6527/6528    ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (ARCH I LEVEL IV)

• Prerequisite: Architectural Design and Construction II (Level III)
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

    
In this open ended design course students will have the opportunity to select appropriate residential, commercial, and public architecture projects to complete.  Students will be expected to work independently on high end projects of their choosing.  Advanced architectural concepts such as modern design (1950-present), materials, site considerations, green design, and structural engineering will be discussed and implemented.  Students who have high interest and aptitude may take this course multiple times. 

 

Engineering Technology Courses

6546/6547    3D SOLID MODELING (ENGINEERING LEVEL II)
                     Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering      
       Grades: 10, 11, 12
       Year/ 1 credit … Transcribed
       Weighted Grading (5.0)
 
Learning 3D design is an interactive process.  Students learn best when they can explore the practical applications of the concepts that they learn.  This STEM course has many activities and exercises that enable students to put design concepts into practice.  Students create their ideas such as drone designs, extreme sports equipment, hip replacement parts, robotic arm components, musical instruments and their parts as well as many others.  Ideas become reality in this course.  Students will also have the opportunity to become CSWA (Certified Solid Works Associate) certified at the completion of this course.  
 ** Currently in the progress of a credit agreement with UWGB.

 

6573/6574    PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (ENGINEERING LEVEL III)
                     Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering   
       Grades: 10, 11, 12
       Year/ 1 credit
       (Semester 1-.5 credit Engineering and Technology)
       (Semester 2-.5 credit Science)
       Principles of Engineering Videos

 
This STEM course makes a contribution to the curriculum by providing opportunities for students and teachers to link content together and apply it to solve problems. More and more jobs demand advanced skills, requiring that people be able to learn, reason, think creatively, make decisions, and solve problems. An understanding of science, technology, engineering and math and their methods contribute in an essential way to these skills. Principles of Engineering is a team based advanced course designed for most students. The Principles of Engineering courses intention and purpose is to educate students in a "main line" method providing STEM education for everyone. While providing a STEM based education for all students, those interested in becoming practicing engineers clearly benefit from this course content.  The second semester counts as .5 credit Science elective.  
 ** Currently in the progress of a credit agreement with UWGB.
*** Availability of college credits is based on legislative action**

 

6531/6532    ADVANCED ENGINEERING (ENGINEERING LEVEL IV)

• Prerequisite: Successful Completion of 3D Solid Modeling (Level II) and CSWA certified
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit                                       
• Weighted Grading (5.0)

 
In this open ended engineering course students will have the opportunity to select appropriate activities, design concepts, and their own projects to complete.  Students will be expected to work independently on these high end projects of their choosing.  Advanced engineering concepts will be discussed and implemented throughout this course along with the opportunity to become CSWP certified.  Students who have high interest and aptitude may take this course multiple times. 
*** Availability of college credits is based on legislative action***
 
 
6563         ELECTRONICS

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
In this course, students will learn about the generation of electricity, electrical circuits, and measurement of electricity. Through class work and experiments, students will examine how series and parallel circuits work in a residential house. Beyond electricity in a home, the student may choose several paths that lead to the understanding of how resistors, transistors, and diodes are used to make modern electronic devices as well as how an electric motor operates and various types of electromechanical devices.  Labs will include hands-on  to wire simple circuits, 3-way switches and 240V devices in a home. Students will also learn about the various careers in the field of electricity and electronics.  A calculator is required for this course. 
 
 
6648         INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS – ENGINEERING EMPHASIS

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This STEM course with an emphasis on engineering and design has been designed for students who enjoy thinking critically and creatively. You will develop collaborate teams that will practice effective communication. After you have identify your strengths this will enable you to make positive contributions to your group and class. Students will learn to use easyC for programing and SolidWorks for drawing; with these tools you will make ideas become reality. 
 
 
 6649         ROBOTICS  I – AUTOMATION AND ENGINEERING

• Prerequisite: Introduction to Robotics
• Grades:  10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

This STEM course will be a continuation and an expansion of Introduction to Robotics. You with explore the world of automation while you engineer a machine that will improve your chosen task. You will use easyC programing to control various sensors. These are some of the sensors that will be used ultrasonic, light, limit, rotational, potentiometer, and others. You will also have the ability to use SoildWorks as a tool to help your ideas become reality.

 

Graphic and Media Technology Courses

006752       INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA    

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12                                           
• Semester/.5 credit                                               

                                                                                   
If you have a MacBook Air this course is for you!  Learn the Mac OS and create slideshow, radio shows, stop motion videos and podcasts.  This course serves as an introduction to the video/graphics courses taught at Bay Port or as a stand-alone course to the student just wanting to explore various multimedia technologies. The semester course will cover the current Macintosh operating system as well as introduction to several software programs used in Photography, Graphics Screen Print, Video Production, and Web Design.  Software programs include Photoshop, iPhoto, iTunes, Garage Band, iMovie.  This course is not available for students who have already taken Graphics or Video Production courses.  
 
 
6570         DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND EDITING

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 11, 12                                                               
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This photography course covers the use of cameras, composing and taking pictures, plus digital editing.  This course will also teach the advanced functions of any digital camera.  It is best if all students have their own digital camera for class (does not have to be expensive). We will also produce a web portfolio of work.  We will use Apple computers with IPhoto, IWeb and Adobe Photoshop to work with our images.  This serves as an introduction to a possible life time hobby or as a good introduction to a career in photography.  This course is articulated through NWTC and counts for 3 credits of Digital Photography for students planning on attending NWTC. Picture taking assignments require time outside of school be spent taking pictures.  
 
 
6575         ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY

• Prerequisite: Must have a B or higher in Digital Photography and Editing
• Grades: 12                                                                    
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Students will become proficient in Adobe Photoshop and DSLR cameras and lenses.  Students will also have the opportunity to work on projects of their choosing along with project for other people. 
 
 
6595         GRAPHICS SCREEN PRINT 

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
The technique of screen printing is simple, and satisfying to those who learn it.  This course introduces a variety of methods from the simplest, one color screen print method to vinyl stickers and Dye Sublimation on glass.  Be prepared to be creative and get ink on your fingers.  This course would be beneficial and enjoyed by art and graphics students.  Screen printing process is used by many groups to produce team shirts, posters, and banners. 

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6590/6592    GRAPHIC PRODUCTION 

• Prerequisite: B or better in Graphics /Screen Print or Instructor Approval
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year: 1 Credit

 
Independent studies based course in which student’s sign up for the course and assist the instructor with projects which may need to be produced.  This course is designed to take those students interested in the world of graphic communications to the next level.  Jobs may consist of print media to screen printing.  The screen printing side will stress the use of photo emulsion, while the print side will allow students to become more proficient on programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.  Some examples of projects which may be completed by students enrolled in this course are, coffee mugs, full color stickers, static clings, desktop publishing projects of any proportion, district wide printing of banners, t-shirts, sports team t-shirts, club t-shirts, and special event t-shirts.  A student interested in the course will be able to register for it more than once. 
 
 
6664         VIDEO and GOPRO PRODUCTION I    

• Prerequisite: Grade 10 students must have taken Multimedia as a Freshman
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

    
This course is designed to introduce students to the world of television and the use of video as a communications media.  An understanding of equipment uses and the various types available to us both in and out of our environment will be discussed.  Students will learn the various phases of video production from filming, editing, adding graphics and text and lighting to sound and voice.  Students will also have access to GoPro cameras for a number of projects.
 
 
6673         VIDEO PRODUCTION II – ANIMATION AND SPECIAL EFFECTS   

• Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in Video Production I or instructor approval
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

  
This course continues building upon the foundations established in Video Production I.  Students are allowed greater flexibility and creativity on each assignment.  A more in depth study of the editing programs and their capabilities will be stressed.  Lighting a set, graphic production and sound will be stressed.  Basic animation and special effects will be added to your video to make them look more professional. 
 
 
6683         ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION   

• Prerequisite: Video Production I and II with a grade of “B” or better and instructor approval
•  Grades: 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

     
This is an independent studies based course in which students sign up for the course and assist the instructor with projects which may need to be produced.  Students will be involved with the bi-weekly broadcast of Pirate Vision, which is the taping, editing, broadcasting, and script development for the show.  A student interested in the course will be able to register for it more than once.   
 
 
09006A       WEB GRAPHICS 

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9,10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This class is for designers who want to create impactful graphics for use online.  In this class you will discover the steps to creating web graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, and Adobe Spark.  Learn about file formats, color tables, animations, and the creation of interesting special effects, such as rollovers and tweening.  Design for your favorite websites like Instagram and Twitter.

 

Metal Technology Courses

6613/6614    DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING  

• Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering
• Grades: 11, 12
•   Year/ 1 credit

           
Design for Manufacturing teaches general manufacturing techniques. Calculations and analysis tools are used to design and redesign student's concepts. This course applies and integrates ideas that have been generated in other courses and generates life size models and prototypes. Industry standard software and machinery are used to manufacture student's ideas with verification programs to determine the ability for a plan to be mass produced. Certification will advance students toward continuing education and career opportunities in the fields of engineering, design and machine operation.
UNITS: Introduction to Manufacturing, Reading Technical Drawings, Introduction to Machining, Mills and Milling Operations, Math in Manufacturing, Conversion Measurements and Tools, Simple Metallurgy, Cutting Tools, Cutting Feeds, Speeds and RPM, Chip Formation, Load and MRR, Cutting Tools Geometry, The Science and Skill of Measuring, Introduction to Computer Numerical Control, Coordinates, Axis and Motion, Introduction to Geometrics, Before and After the Machine, Advanced Technology Section , Beyond Chip Making (Laser, Water Jet EDM)
 
 
6600A        WELDING/METAL FABRICATION 1 

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

    
Welding/Metal Fabrication 1 is an introduction course highlighting the welding and metal fabrication trades. Students will be introduced to SMAW, MIG, and TIG welding processes.  Students will also fabricate their own “Mini Grill” using sheet metal that is designed and cut using the PlasmaCam and fasteners and hand tools as identified.  Safety glasses are requires.
 
 
6611A/6612B  WELDING/METAL FABRICATION 2 

• Prerequisite: Welding/Metal Fabrication 1
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Welding/Metal Fabrication 2 allows students to continue exploring various processes in welding and metal fabrication. Careers associated with welding and fabrication will be explored and presented by various local businesses.  Students will continue to gain knowledge of SMAW, MIG, and TIG welding processes along with being introduced to Flux Core welding and Oxy/Fuel Cutting.  Students will begin to explore welding with Stainless Steel and Aluminum in various applications.  Students will use their welding skills to aid them in fabricating their own projects out of various metals.  Students will also explore different fastening options commonly used in the industrial trades like pipe fitting and mechanical fasteners.  Students may use CNC equipment to PlasmaCut or CNC machine their projects.  Safety glasses required.
 

6623A/6624B   WELDING/METAL FABRICATION 3   

• Prerequisite: Completion of Welding/Metal Fabrication 2 with a grade of “C” or better or approval of the instructor.
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Welding/Metal Fabrication 3 is designed for the student with a serious interest in pursuing a career in the trade of welding or fabrication.  This course is designed to build upon existing skills learned in Welding/Fabrication and apply it towards skills required to obtain entry level work in the trade that they choose.  Classroom study will include advanced level welding instruction, CNC Machining, CNC cutting (PlasmaCam) and other “high-tech” areas. Students will be engaged in mandatory lab assignments as well as being allowed to design/build their own projects throughout the year. All students shall be required to perform maintenance on lab equipment. 
Safety glasses required. 

 

Wood Technology Courses

6703         INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING  

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit    

This class is a hands-on woodworking course where students will gain experience reading and sketching drawings, measuring, cutting, joining, and finishing wood while constructing woodworking projects.  Students will learn to use many tools and safe work habits. 
Safety glasses are required.
                       
 
6713         FURNITURE AND CABINETRY    

• Prerequisite:  Introduction to Woodworking.
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit  

 
Furniture and cabinetry will stress the safe and proper use of hand and machine tools commonly used to shape and form wood.  Students will learn to read blue prints and be required to draw plans and compute the cost of their projects.  Common fasteners and various methods of finishing will also be discussed. 
 
 
6716         FURNITURE AND CABINETRY II    

• Prerequisite:  Introduction to Woodworking.
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
•  Semester/.5 credit  

 
Furniture and cabinetry will stress the safe and proper use of hand and machine tools commonly used to shape and form wood.  Students will learn to read blue prints and be required to draw plans and compute the cost of their projects.  Common fasteners and various methods of finishing will also be discussed. 


6723         ADVANCED WOOD TECHNOLOGY

• Prerequisite: 1 Semester of Furniture and Cabinetry
• Grades: 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course deals with modern and conventional technologies of working with wood. Included is design, programming and machining on a CNC router and lathe using Mastercam software. Mastercam is professional software used in manufacturing with automated machines. The course is designed for those students who have a great deal of interest in these areas.  Students in this course are required, either as a group or as individuals to plan their own lab work under one of the topic areas. COURSE FEE, plus project cost.
 
 
6726         ADVANCED WOOD TECHNOLOGY II

• Prerequisite: 1 Semester of Furniture and Cabinetry
• Grades: 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course deals with modern and conventional technologies of working with wood. Included is design, programming and machining on a CNC router and lathe using MasterCam software. Mastercam is professional software used in manufacturing with automated machines. The course is designed for those students who have a great deal of interest in these areas.  Students in this course are required, either as a group or as individuals to plan their own lab work under one of the topic areas. 

 

Co-op Courses

6731/6732    TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION/AG CO-OP CLASS 

• Prerequisite: Must have earned 18 credits by the end of the 11th grade school year.
• Must have acquired a G.P.A. of C or better in Technology Education courses
• Must have earned a minimum of 2 credits in Technology Education area
• Must have an attendance record of not more than 18 partial or full days absences for 11th grade.  (Absence rate of not more than 10%)
• Consent of teacher/coordinator and an application is required
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
This course is a required course for students enrolled in the Tech Ed Co-op program.  The course will focus on employment seeking skills, worker relations, verbal and written communications, career advancement, planning, and organizing, as well as other skills which enable success in the work place.  Classroom activities will be in correlation with the experiences the student will be having on the work site. 

 

Other Offerings

6743/6744    TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION CAPSTONE

• Prerequisites: Advanced Engineering or Advanced Wood Technology II or Machine Shop I or Graphic Production or Advanced Video Production or Advanced Architecture
• Grade: 12
• Year / 1 Credit

 
This class is for students that have successfully completed their Technology Education and Engineering strand in the above mentioned prerequisites by the end of their junior year.  In place of a student signing up for an independent study class they would enroll in this course.  The students taking this class can expect to work in group and individual settings, in order to enhance their learning and prepare them to be Career and College ready.  During the course of this class the students will be preparing for and competing against peers from around the state at the Skills USA competition along with other personalized learning opportunities.


YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP IN CONSTRUCTION OR MANUFACTURING RELATED FIELDS
 
The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program integrates school-based and work-based learning. Students accepted into an approved Youth Apprenticeship program will continue taking classes at their high school while working as an apprentice at a participating business. Students will be enrolled in a technical class related to their youth apprenticeship program. These courses may be offered at either their high school or off campus.
 
Level 1:                                                                                                                          

• Junior OR Senior Year of High School        
• 450 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM 
• 2 semesters of related classroom instruction                        

Level 2:

• Junior AND Senior year of High School
• 900 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM
• 4 semesters of related classroom instruction

 
Key elements of the youth apprenticeship program are:

• Industry-developed skill standard
• Exposure to multiple aspects of the industry
• Skilled Mentors assigned to train students
• Paid on-the-job work experience
• Related classroom instruction concurrent with work-based learning
• Curriculum guidelines for all programs
• Performance evaluation of demonstrated competencies
• State-issued skill certificate.

Food and Nutrition 6431 Culinary Arts I 6432 Culinary Arts II 6412 Food Science 6433 Professional Culinary and Pastry Arts Fashion and Interior Design​ 6421 Fashion, Sewing, and Interior Design 6423 Advanced Fashion, Sewing, and Interior Design 6422 Introduction to Health Science 006428 Health Science Careers 6454 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)  Human Development and Family Studies 6448 Child Development - Prenatal 3 6649 Child Development 4-12 ​ Early Childhood 6450 Early Childhood Education Career and Leadership Development 6447 Life 6461/6462 Family and Consumer Ed Occupation Class 6141/6142 Family and Consumer Ed Co-op Work Experience    Food and Nutrition   6431         CULINARY ARTS I Prerequisite:  None Grades: 10, 11, 12 Semester/.5 credit   Learn how to succeed in the kitchen!  In Culinary Arts I, all students will learn the fundamentals of cooking and baking including kitchen and food safety, equipment usage, measurement techniques, food preparation terminology, and recipe reading all while preparing some of your favorite foods. Students will learn food preparation techniques through cooking and baking labs featuring muffins, fruits, vegetables, grains, pasta, eggs, dairy and quick snacks and meals.  Students will understand the importance of healthy eating through hands-on activities, while making good nutritional food choices that will affect you now and into your future.  Experience new food and taste sensations and expand your eating choices.     6432         CULINARY ARTS II Prerequisite:  Culinary Arts I     Grades: 10, 11, 12 Semester/.5 credit   Culinary Arts II builds on the knowledge, preparation skills and techniques learned in the Culinary Arts I.  Units include advanced food preparation techniques and knife skills in side dishes, meals, desserts and snacks.  Cooking and baking based labs will feature soups, salads and baking yeast breads, desserts, and more.  Consumerism and meal planning focus on quick breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Foods of the world, food sustainability (from farm to table) and resource management (time, money, energy) will also be covered.  This is an excellent class for all students who want to expand their knowledge and skills related to the principles of food.   6412         FOOD SCIENCE Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I and Physical Science (grade of C or higher) Recommended: Culinary Arts II Grades: 10, 11, 12 Semester/.5 credit   Interested in finding out how dough turns into cookies or why ice cream is so rich and creamy?  Take Food Science to find out why.  This course is intended to give you an understanding of the chemical and biological principles of different foods while learning about related careers in the food industry.  Students will be actively engaged in various hands-on labs involving different food preparation techniques, nutritional composition and analysis of food, how foods are developed and processed as well as looking at the journey different foods take from farm to plate.  This course counts as a .5 credit science elective.     6433         PROFESSIONAL CULINARY AND PASTRY ARTS Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I, Culinary Arts II and Prior Teacher Approval Required Grades: 11, 12 Semester/.5 credit   This class will meet daily and may include extended required meeting times 1-2 times per week. Professional Culinary and Pastry Arts expands upon skills and concepts learned in Culinary Arts I and II.  Complex cooking and baking lab units include appetizers, full meal production, cake decorating and pastries, global foods and plating techniques. Studies will also include more advanced food preparation techniques, safety and sanitation, food industry procedures and equipment, menu planning, and recipe development.  This course explores multiple aspects of food-related careers for students interested in a career in the world of food. Opportunities for catering school and community events may be included. The option to become ServSafe Certified is available upon request. Students must complete ServSafe curriculum and receive a passing score on the exam.  ​     Fashion and Interior Design   6421         FASHION, SEWING AND INTERIOR DESIGN Prerequisite: None Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester/.5 credit       Do you want to learn how to sew? Do you like to express your individuality? Do you love to decorate or rearrange rooms?  Fashion, Sewing and Interior Design offers you a chance to broaden your knowledge and expand your creativity. In this hands-on course you will learn how to use a sewing machine, follow a pattern and make a garment.  Study the basic concepts of Interior Design and use technology to design professional floor plans.   Students will need to supply their own project materials.     6423         ADVANCED FASHION, SEWING AND INTERIOR DESIGN  Prerequisite: Fashion, Sewing and Interior Design or Prior Teacher Approval Grades: 10, 11, 12 Semester/.5 credit   Advanced Fashion, Sewing and Interior Design offers you a chance to expand your knowledge and creativity you gained in Fashion, Sewing and Interior Design. In this Project Based Learning class, work is created by personal preferences and allows for individual freedom of choice and design in whichever area you are most interested in. You will be working on individual projects throughout the semester and presenting them in the Liberal Arts Festival here at Bay Port at the end of the semester.  Students will need to supply their own project materials. A senior t-shirt quilt option is available in this course.  Students would work on this project for the whole semester under the guidance of Mrs. King and NWTC Artisans.  Quilting fees and materials would be provided by the student.  Please contact Mrs. King if you are interested in this option prior to signing up. HEALTH SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS     6422         INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCE Prerequisite: None         Grades: 9, 10 11, 12 Semester/.5 credit     Introduction to Health Sciences  is designed to create an awareness of the changing and demanding world of  health sciences.  Health sciences is an area that is growing rapidly.  You will focus on exploring personal characteristics, communication, different types of health careers, cultural diversity, ethical and legal issues in healthcare, medical terminology, infection control, health care systems, along with issues in healthcare today. Healthcare professionals from the community visit and share their experiences with the class on a regular basis.     006428       HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS Prerequisite: Introduction to Health Science       Grades: 9, 10 11, 12 Semester/.5 credit    Health Science Careers is built to allow students a deeper understanding  of the career offerings in the dynamic field of healthcare.  Students will have the opportunity to explore career paths as a class and individually.  Each career pathway has a variety of opportunities, related terminology, ethical practices, and diverse  needs.  The career pathways include therapeutic services, diagnostic services, support services, health informatics and biotechnology research and development.  Independent and group research will allow for further exploration.     6454         CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) Prerequisite: Introduction to Health Science Grades: 11, 12 Semester/.75 credit   This course prepares students for employment as nursing assistants. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant competency evaluation for employment in a variety of healthcare establishments.  For certification as a Nursing Assistant a student will be required to complete off site lab work and clinical experiences outside of the regular school day; it may include some weekends.  This course is held off site at either Bellin College or NWTC,   A course fee may apply.     Human Development and Family Studies   6448         Child Development: Prenatal-3 Prerequisite: None Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester/.5 credit   Do you love children?  Child Development: Prenatal-3 offers students the opportunity to study the developing child from conception through age 3.  Topics include: preparation for pregnancy and prenatal development, physical, social/emotional and cognitive development of children from birth to 3 years of age, characteristics of special needs children, and practical techniques of parenting.  Students will have the opportunity to experience, plan and participate in play days, where children ages 3 and under will be invited into the classroom to PLAY!   6449         Child Development: 4-12 Prerequisite: None Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester/.5 credit Whether you plan to parent or to spend your professional days as a child psychologist, teacher, child care provider, or other related career, this is the place to start.  This course emphasizes the important roles of parents, caregivers, teachers and role models to promote and guide the growth and development of children from toddlerhood through adolescence.  Many learning opportunities offers students the ability to study parenting styles, discipline techniques, balance of work and the family, brain development, character education, asset building, self-concept, guidance, health and safety, and the needs of the exceptional child.  Students will have the opportunity to observe and experience children that are between the ages of 4 and 12 through hands-on experiences.  ​     Early Childhood   6450         EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION   Prerequisite: Child Development (Prenatal 3 or 4-12)   Grades: 11, 12 and 17 or 18 years old Semester/.5 credit   Are you interested in being an elementary education teacher or child care provider?  This class is designed for students that are interested in exploring education-related occupations and will offer hands-on opportunities to plan, prepare and present themed educational units to children in early childhood education.   This course provides an opportunity for students wanting to seek entry level employment in group or family child care.  Upon successful completion of this course, the Department of Public Instruction will award certification.  The student can use certification when seeking employment as an Assistant Child Care Teacher in a child care center or for family child care.  Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of child care providers. Students must be in Grade 11 or 12 and 17 or 18 years old to enroll in this Department of Public Instruction approved training course.  A 10-15 hour practicum in a licensed child care center is required for certification

 

Career and Leadership Development

 

6447         Life

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
 Life is going to throw you curve balls and it is important to know how to handle them.  By understanding healthy relationships, learning to build your own positive character, setting up a budget plan, and developing a strong community awareness - students will learn how to enrich their own lives!  Units of study include rights and responsibilities of being 18, character development, individual changes and challenges, future careers, communication, relationships and healthy living.  Students will understand and practice skills that will help build and enrich their future.
 

6461/6462    FAMILY AND CONSUMER ED OCCUPATION CLASS 

• Prerequisite: Consent of teacher and an application are required
•  Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit  

 
This course is specially designed for the student who has chosen Family and Community Services as a career goal.  The course will focus on career opportunities, job orientation, career advancement, leadership skill building, human relations, organization, decision making, and communication skills.  This course must be taken for the full year.  Application and Approval from instructor are required before signing up for class.  An application form can be obtained from the co-op teacher.
 
 
6141/6142    FAMILY AND CONSUMER EDUCATION CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE 

• Prerequisite: Must have 18 credits earned by the end of Grade 11
• Grade Point Average of 2.0 or above
• Enrolled in Family and Community Services Co-op Class
• Application and consent of teacher before signing up
• Grade: 12
• Semester or Year/.5 to 2 credits                       

 
The Family and Community Education Co-op course is designed for students who want careers in the areas of Hospitality and Tourism, Education and Training, Human Services, Health Science, and Retail.  Hourly wage and high school credit are earned through this work experience opportunity.  Get an application from co-op teacher.

​​The International Baccalaureate Program (IB) is an international organization helping schools world-wide create a rigorous pre-college academic program with a truly international perspective. IB stresses high academic standards and personal development throughout the core program and six subject area components. Learn more about IB at HSSD.

Theory of Knowledge

• Students in the Full Diploma Program must complete both Theory of Knowledge I and Theory of Knowledge II.
• Students not in the Full Diploma Program cannot take either Theory of Knowledge course.

​9021A/9022A  THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE I

• Prerequisite: Enrollment as a full diploma candidate within the IB program
• Grade: 11
• Year/ 1 credit       
• Weighted Grading 

 
Theory of Knowledge I is a required course for IB diploma candidates taken both semesters of junior year. Students in TOK have the opportunity to sharpen their critical thinking skills by reflecting on not only what they know, but also how they know. In TOK students are challenged to explore human knowledge, the nature of knowing, the processes involved in learning, and to consider the role which knowledge plays in an evolving global society. Through seminar, classroom discussion, debates, forums, and individual and group research, students will explore knowledge through various disciplines.
 
 
9021B        THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE II

• Prerequisite: Enrollment as a full diploma candidate within the IB program and successful completion of Theory of Knowledge I
• Grade: 12
• Semester/.5 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
Theory of Knowledge II is a semester-long continuation of Theory of Knowledge I taken the first semester of senior year.  Theory of Knowledge II applies what students have learned, focusing more on the question of what they can do with the knowledge that they have.  Areas of emphasis will be any remaining areas of knowledge not covered in the previous class, the quest for ultimate truth, and how knowledge unites the world.  IB required assessment includes a formal essay on a prescribed topic.

 

Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature

• Students in the Full Diploma Program must complete both IB English HL I and IB English HL II 

 
9031A/9032A   IB ENGLISH HL I

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of 100 and 200 level Language Arts courses
• Grade: 11 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB English Literature HL Year 1 is the first of the two-year rigorous course commitment for students who want to delve into the art of literature and explore the complexity of humanity as exposed through the written word. In year one, juniors will expand their understanding of close literary analysis, academic literary writing, oral communication and presentation, and inquiry-based research. The mode of this course operates primarily through collaborative research presentation and discussion to test interpretations with all voices being heard. Students will be expected to closely analyze six novels and selected poetry and take the IB-required assessments, including the recorded Individual Oral and the 1,500-word Analysis Essay.  The course is driven by student-inquiry and motivation to be independent creative and critical thinkers.   
 
 
9031B/9032B   IB ENGLISH HL II

• Prerequisite: IB English HL I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB English Literature HL II is a continuation of IB English Literature I for seniors. In the second year, students will expand their work in literary analysis and academic writing through the study of genre (prose, novel, and drama). The mode of this course operates primarily through discussion in order to test interpretations with all voices being heard. Students must keep up with the reading and be prepared with careful and personal annotation and analysis. IB-required Year II assessments include a Literary Essay and two externally assessed Paper 1 and Paper 2 timed-essay exams.

 

Group 2: Language Acquisition

• Students in the Full Diploma Program must complete a two year World Language cycle (IB French B SL/HL I and IB French B SL/HL II OR IB German B SL/HL I and IB German B SL/HL II OR IB Spanish B SL/HL I and IB Spanish B SL/HL II).  

 
9041A/9042A   IB FRENCH B SL/HL I

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III
• Grade: 11 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB French is a two-year course designed for students who want to become global citizens proficient in a language other than their mother tongue(s).  This is the first year of the course. The objective is to help students progress in the French proficiency language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature, authentic communication, and language concepts.   Students will foster a sensitivity and open-mindedness to various cultural aspects of the French speaking world.   The IB exam is taken in May of the second year of IB French.
 
 
9041B/9042B   IB FRENCH B SL/HL II

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB French I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB French is a two year course designed for students who want to become global citizens proficient in a language other than their mother tongue(s).  This is the second year of the course.  The objective is to help students progress in the French proficiency language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking.  There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature, authentic communication, and language concepts.  Students will foster sensitivity and open mindedness to various cultural aspects of the French speaking world.  The internal assessments will be completed in February and March and the IB exam is taken in May.  The exam will consist of both an oral test and written test.

 
 9051A/9052A  IB GERMAN B SL/HL I

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of German III
• Grade: 11,12 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB German is a two-year course designed for students who want to become global citizens proficient in a language other than their mother tongue(s).  This is the first year of the course. The objective is to help students progress in German proficiency in the primary language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature, authentic communication, and student involvement in the discovery of language concepts.

The students will be assessed via language, cultural interaction, and message. In the language component, students will learn to navigate the language system, both written and oral, with increasing accuracy. Students will discover cultural interactions using a variety of authentic resources such as texts, media, technology, and realia. As a result they will learn to select language that is appropriate to the cultural and social context. Students will show appropriate communication and organization of ideas in order to convey their message. Through the exploration of these areas of study students will foster a sensitivity and open-mindedness to various cultural aspects of the German speaking world.  The IB exam will be taken in May of the second year.
 
 
9051B/9052B   IB GERMAN B SL/HL II

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB German I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB German II is a continuation of IB German I and is the second year of the program.  It is designed for students who want to become global citizens proficient in a language other than their mother tongue(s).  This is the second year of the course.  The objective is to help students progress in German proficiency in the primary language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking.  There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature, authentic communication, and student involvement in the discovery of language concepts.

The students will be assessed via language, cultural interaction, and message.  In the language component, students will learn to navigate the language system, both written and oral, with increasing accuracy.  Students will discover cultural interactions using a variety of authentic resources such as texts, media, technology, and realia.  As a result they will learn to select language that is appropriate to the cultural and social context.  Students will show appropriate communication and organization of ideas in order to convey their message.  Through the exploration of these areas of study students will foster sensitivity and open mindedness to various cultural aspects of the German speaking world.  The internal assessments will be completed in February and March and the IB exam will be taken in May.
 
 
9061A/9062B   IB SPANISH B SL/HL I

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III (successful completion of Advanced Spanish III is recommended but not required)
• Grade: 11 (This is a two-year course covering junior and senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB Spanish is a two-year course designed for students who want to become global citizens proficient in a language other than their mother tongue(s).  This is the first year of the course. The objective is to help students progress in the Spanish proficiency language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature, authentic communication, realia and language concepts.   Students will foster a sensitivity and open-mindedness to various aspects of the Spanish speaking world.   The IB exam is taken in May of the second year of IB Spanish.

 
9061C/9062D  IB SPANISH  SL II
9061D/9062E   IB SPANISH  HL II

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Spanish I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB Spanish is a two year course designed for students who want to become global citizens proficient in a language other than their mother tongue(s).  This is the second year of the course.  The objective is to help students progress in the Spanish proficiency language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking.  There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature, authentic communication, realia and language concepts.  Students will foster sensitivity and open mindedness to various aspects of the Spanish speaking world.  The IB internal assessments will be completed in spring and the IB exam is taken in May and will consist of both an oral and a written test.

 

Group 3: Individuals and Societies

• Students in the Full Diploma Program must complete both IB History HL I and IB History HL II
• IB Psychology SL may be completed as a Group 6 elective.

 
9071A/9072A   IB HISTORY HL I 

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Survey of World History or Accelerated Survey of World         
• History and Survey of US History OR AP US History                              
• Grade: 11 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB History HL is a two-year, in-depth study of 20th Century World History for juniors who have successfully completed introductory coursework in the study of history and have the necessary reading and writing skills to accurately apply to the study of history.  Students entering this course should understand that this is a rigorous two-year program that will focus on introducing important historical concepts through the critical analysis of both primary and secondary sources.  IB History HL I will emphasize global history including the rise of authoritarian dictatorships, independence movements, and humanitarian crisis in Europe and Africa
 
 
9071B/9072B   IB HISTORY HL II 

• Prerequisite: Successful complete of IB History HL I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB History HL II is a continuation of IB History HL I.  Year II of IB History HL will emphasize developments in the Americas, including World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War.  This course also aims to continue building upon student skills as an independent learner and their skills as an historian to prepare them for successful completion of the historical investigation and the three written examinations in May.
 

9081A/9082A   IB PSYCHOLOGY SL 

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of 100 and 200 level Social Studies courses.
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.  IB psychology will focus on an in depth understanding of human behavior and the interaction of the biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences on human behavior.  An understanding of psychological knowledge will enable students to better understand themselves and appreciate individual differences in others.  Students will explore research methods, the application of research to better understand modern society, and the impact of research in regards to ethics.  Interpersonal skills will be developed that will allow students to communicate more effectively with those around them.  International mindedness will be a consistent theme as we develop a better understanding of diversity and empathy for those outside our own culture. Cultural and individual differences will be explored throughout the course by comparing research and people from around the world.  IB required assessments will include two major external an internal assessment involving a significant experimental study.  All three assessments will look for knowledge and comprehension of specified content as well as an overall usage of skills appropriate to psychology.

 

Group 4: Experimental Sciences

• Students in the Full Diploma Program must complete IB Biology HL I and IB Biology HL II 

 
9091A/9092A   IB BIOLOGY HL I

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Science (B or better), Biology and
• Chemistry. 
• Grade: 11 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB Biology HL I is an intensive science course which emphasizes basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics,  and botany.  The IB student will become a “scientist” by researching core concepts in biology, using inquiry to formulate critical questions, applying scientific methodology to those questions, and communicating findings to others using appropriate scientific vocabulary and information technology.  Internationalism is a strong focus of this course as students will explore the international perspectives of various environmental, social and ethical issues in the area of biology.  Instruction is student-centered with cooperative learning and self-evaluation opportunities.  Student learning will occur through readings, lectures, class discussions, activities and laboratory investigations.
 
 
9091B/9092B   IB BIOLOGY HL II

• Prerequisite: IB Biology HL I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB Biology HL II is a continuation of IB Biology HL I.  Human physiology and nutrition, ecology, and evolution will be researched using the same methods as IB Biology HL I.  Internationalism will continue to be an integral part of this course as students continue to realize the global impact of biology.  Students will complete all IB required assessments in this course.  These include a Group 4 interdisciplinary project, internal assessment, and three external assessments.

 

Group 5: Mathematics and Computer Science

• Students in the Full Diploma Program must complete IB Mathematics Year 1: Core Topics and IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (Year 2) OR IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (Year 2)

 
9211E/9212E   IB MATHEMATICS Year 1 CORE TOPICS

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry
• A Graphing calculator (TI-84 Plus) is required
• Grade: 11
•  Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading 

 
Students will study 5 core topics of IB mathematics throughout the year to prepare them for the consecutive IB Math course of Applications & Interpretations OR Analysis & Approaches.  The core topics include the following: number and algebra, functions, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and calculus.  The course is designed for students who enjoy developing their mathematics to become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop strong skills in mathematical thinking. They will explore real and abstract applications, sometimes with technology, and will enjoy the thrill of mathematical problem solving and generalization.
 
 
9213A/9214A  IB MATHEMATICS Year 2 APPLICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS SL

• Prerequisite: IB Mathematics Year 1: Core Topics or at least successful completion of Algebra 2.  A
• Graphing calculator (TI-84 Plus) is required              
• Grade: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
Applications and Interpretations SL is appropriate for students who are interested in developing their mathematics for describing our world and solving practical problems. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects such as social sciences, natural sciences, statistics, business, some economics, psychology, and design, for example.
 
 
9215A/9216A  IB MATHEMATICS Year 2 ANALYSIS AND APPROACHES SL 

• Prerequisite: IB Mathematics Year 1: Core Topics or at least successful completion of  Algebra 2 
• A Graphing calculator (TI-84 Plus) is required
• Grade: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
Analysis and Approaches at SL is appropriate for students who enjoy developing their mathematics to become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop strong skills in mathematical thinking. They will also be fascinated by exploring real and abstract applications of these ideas, with and without the use of technology. Students who take Mathematics: Analysis and approaches will be those who enjoy the thrill of mathematical problem solving and generalization. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects with substantial mathematics content such as mathematics itself, engineering, physical sciences, or economics for example.

 

Group 6: The Arts/Electives

• Students in the Full Diploma Program may complete IB Visual Arts SL/HL I and IB Visual Arts SL/HL II to complete to complete the Group 6 requirements.  Students may also take IB Psychology SL in place of Visual Arts to complete the Group 6 requirements.

 
9316A/9316B  IB VISUAL ARTS SL I

• Prerequisite: Art 1 or with Art Dept. Approval
• Grade: 11 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB Visual Arts SL I is an in-depth, advanced study in the visual arts.  This course emphasizes the study and research of art concepts, critical analysis, and topical investigation in the visual arts.  Students will explore a variety of media related to sculpture, drawing, painting, mixed media, ceramics, art metals, and/or photography.  Studio work produced will be based on visual and written investigation. 
 
 
9316C/9316D  IB VISUAL ARTS SL II

• Prerequisite: IB Visual Arts SL I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
Year two allows IB Visual Arts students the freedom and responsibility to develop their own body of work on their own schedule. Requirements include the development of themes, one per quarter, made up of multiple pieces of art that explore, in different ways, a common subject or concept. The goal is to develop a portfolio of studio and written work that, when combined with work from year one, encompasses two years worth of artistic development.
 
 
9317A/9317B  IB VISUAL ARTS HL I

• Prerequisite: Art 1 or with Art Department Approval    
• Grade: 11 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB Visual Arts HL I is an in-depth, advanced study in the visual arts.  This course emphasizes studio work allowing students to explore a variety of media related to sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, art metals, and/or photography.  Students will build on prior experiences while developing and using new skills, techniques, and ideas.  Additional investigation into artistic concepts, critical analysis, and historical research will be expected.  Students will ultimately produce a large body of in-depth work to be assessed.
 
 
9317C/9317D  IB VISUAL ARTS HL II

• Prerequisite: IB Visual Arts HL I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

Year two allows IB Visual Arts students the freedom and responsibility to develop their own body of work on their own schedule. Requirements include the development of themes, one per quarter, made up of multiple pieces of art that explore, in different ways, a common subject or concept. The goal is to develop a portfolio of studio and written work that, when combined with work from year one, encompasses two years worth of artistic develop
 
 
 CAS PROGRAMME EXTENDED ESSAY AS PART OF INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE  DIPLOMA                              

• Prerequisite: Requirement of the full diploma IB candidates.
• Grades: 11, 12
• .5 credit upon completion of hours/completion of the Extended Essay; ungraded; does not count in GPA

Diploma students in International Baccalaureate are required to complete the CAS Programme. This involves completion of approximately 18 months of projects with emphasis on and balance between creativity, activity and service which involves approximately 3-4 hours a week from September of their junior year until April of their senior year.
 
Creativity, activity, service (CAS) should involve:

• real purposeful activities, with significant outcomes
• personal challenge – tasks must extend the student and be achievable in scope
• thoughtful consideration, such as planning, reviewing progress, reporting
• reflection on outcomes and personal learning

The emphasis is on learning by doing real tasks that have real consequences and then reflecting on these experiences over time. The students will see real world applications of the seven learning outcomes discovered in the IB program.
 
Students must also complete a 4000 word Extended Essay on a topic of their choice.  The Extended Essay is started in the fall of the junior year and is completed in the fall of the senior year and is written in conjunction with Theory of Knowledge I and II.

The understanding of mathematics is important for each citizen as everyday functions become more complex. Solving mathematical problems challenges students to apply their understanding in a new or complex situation, to exercise their basic skills, and to see mathematics as a way of finding answers to the problems they encounter in and outside the classroom. Students become better mathematicians through practice of the skills used in class, thus daily students will be asked to complete problems to show their progress and understanding.

Important Notes and Recommendations

• Howard Suamico School District requires three (3) credits of math for high school graduation. 
• Students anticipating a post-high school education (4-year college, 2-year college, technical college), it is our recommendation that they take a course structure through Algebra 2.

Calculator

It is the philosophy of the Math Department that a calculator is one of the many tools available to today’s math students, however, as with any tool, the student must learn not only how to use it, but when to use it.  The instructor of each course is responsible for helping students to identify when a calculator is an appropriate tool for the problem at hand, and when it is not.  Even for a course that requires a calculator, there may be topics where its use will not be allowed. 
 
In our class sequence, a scientific calculator is required for Foundations of Algebra through Geometry.
 
A graphing calculator is recommended in the following courses, with the recommended calculator listed:

• Algebra 2
• IB Math Studies
• IB Math SL. TI-84 is recommended. 
  • The TI-89 graphing calculator is prohibited on IB exams. 
• AP Stats and AP Calculus: TI-89 recommended, but TI 84 Plus is acceptable

Courses​

Summer Academy:
ALGEBRA 1

• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Algebra is the language of mathematics.  Through the use of variables and functions, mathematical models can be built which are essential to personal, scientific, economic, social, medical, artistic, and civic fields of inquiry.  In Algebra 1 the student will discover, describe, and generalize simple and complex patterns and relationships.  Algebra 1 provides the fundamental mathematical background for more advanced courses in mathematics.   The course consists of three main topics: (1) Solving equations and inequalities, (2) the arithmetic of polynomials, and (3) graphing.   Any calculator may be used with teacher consent. 
 
 
ACCELERATED GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY

• Prerequisite:  Open to students who have completed Algebra 1
  • A scientific calculator is required.
• Grade 9-12

 
Geometry is a study of figures and deductive thinking with an introduction to basic trigonometry.  Geometry and Trigonometry meets the prerequisite for Algebra 2. 
 

3061/3062    ALGEBRA 1

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Algebra is the language of mathematics.  Through the use of variables and functions, mathematical models can be built which are essential to personal, scientific, economic, social, medical, artistic, and civic fields of inquiry.  In Algebra 1 the student will discover, describe, and generalize simple and complex patterns and relationships.  Algebra 1 provides the fundamental mathematical background for more advanced courses in mathematics.   The course consists of three main topics: (1) Solving equations and inequalities, (2) the arithmetic of polynomials, and (3) graphing.   Any calculator may be used with teacher consent. 
 
 
3065/3066    ALGEBRA EXTENSION

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Algebra Extension is a course to be enrolled in concurrently with Algebra 1.  The intention of the course is to offer a support system for students. The course will consist of review and preview of the concepts of Algebra 1.  This course counts as an elective and not math credit.
 
 
3081/3082    GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY

• Prerequisite: Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors having completed Algebra 1
  • A scientific calculator is required.
• Grades:  9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Geometry is a study of figures and deductive thinking with an introduction to basic trigonometry.  Geometry and Trigonometry meets the prerequisite for Algebra 2. 
 
 
3085/3086    GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY EXTENSIONS

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year / 1 credit

 
Geometry Extension is a course to be enrolled in concurrently with Geometry.  The intention of the course is to offer a support system for the students.  Students should conference with their teachers about enrolling in the course.  The course will be consist of a review and preview of the concepts of Geometry.  This course counts as an elective and not a math credit.
 
 
3101/3102    ALGEBRA 2

• Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry and Trigonometry
  • A Texas Instruments graphing calculator is recommended, the TI-84 Plus. 
  • See above information about the calculators used in other classes.
• Grades:  9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Algebra 2 is a companion course to Algebra 1 and has similar aims.  After a review of basic material from earlier work in Algebra, students study polynomial functions, graphing transformations, complex numbers, logarithms and exponents, and trigonometry
 
 
3101A/3102A   ALGEBRA 2 EXTENSIONS

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 Credit

 
Algebra 2 Extension is a course to be enrolled in concurrently with Algebra 2.  The intention of the course is to offer a support system for students.  Students should conference with their teachers about enrolling in the course.  The course will consist of review and preview of the concepts of Algebra 2.  This course counts as an elective and not a math credit.
 
 
3103A/3104A   ALGEBRA 2 FOR PRECLACULUS 

• Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry and Trigonometry
  • A Texas Instruments graphing calculator is recommended, the TI 84 Plus
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Algebra 2 is a companion course to Algebra 1  and has similar aims.  After a review of basic material from earlier work in Algebra students study polynomial functions, graphing transformations, complex numbers, logarithms and exponents and trigonometry.  This course is intended for students who will proceed to take Precalcus after Alegbra 2.  It will be a more depth study of the Algebra 2 concepts in preparation for Precalculus.
 
 
3103/3104    ALGEBRA 2 and PRECALCULUS 

• Prerequisite:  Algebra 1 and Geometry and Trigonometry
  • A Texas Instruments graphing calculator is recommended, the TI-84 Plus
  • See above information about the calculators used in other classes.
• Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/2 credit

 
This will be a block class, containing the content from both Algebra 2 and Precalculus, throughout the entire school year.
Algebra 2 is a companion course to Algebra 1 and has similar aims.  After a review of basic material from earlier work in Algebra, students study polynomial functions, graphing transformations, complex numbers, logarithms and exponents, and trigonometry.  For best results, the mathematics department recommends a grade of B or better to go on to Precalculus. Precalculus is designed to prepare students to take a college level calculus course.   Topics include probability, polynomial equations, graphing, exponents, logarithms, trigonometry, conics, sequences, and series. 
 
 
3073/3074    ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS

• Prerequisite: Open to students who have completed Algebra 2 
  • A Graphing calculator is required.
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
Advanced Placement Statistics is designed for those students who have successfully completed Algebra 2 with a B or better.  The course content will follow the College Board’s Advanced Placement standards as stated in its AP syllabus for Statistics.  Students, at the conclusion of this course, will be able to take the AP exam (fee charged) for potential college placement and/or credit.   A Texas Instruments graphing calculator is recommended (TI-83/84/89). 

 
3111A/3112A  COLLEGE ALGEBRA

• Prerequisite: Algebra 2.
  • A scientific calculator is required.
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
College Algebra is designed to help students make the transition from high school math courses to college work.  Students study linear and quadratic functions, polynomial functions, complex numbers, logarithms, exponents, rational functions, irrational functions, conics, sequences and series, probability, and trigonometric functions
 
 
3121/3122    PRECALCULUS

• Prerequisite: Algebra 2
  • A scientific calculator is required *A Texas Instruments Graphing calculator (TI-84 for future calculus students) is recommended
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Precalculus is designed to prepare students to take a college level calculus course.   Topics include probability, polynomial equations, graphing, exponents, logarithms, trigonometry, conics, sequences, and series. 
 
 
3131/3132    ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB    

• Prerequisite: Precalculus
  • *Utilizes a graphing calculator
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit   
• Weighted Grading

               
AP Calculus is designed for those students who have successfully completed Precalculus.  The course content will follow the College Board’s Advanced Placement standards as stated in its AP syllabus for Calculus.  Students, at the conclusion of this course, will be able to take the AP exam (fee charged) for potential college placement and/or credit. 
         
 
3135/3136    ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC  

• Prerequisite:Calculus AB
  • *Utilizes a graphing calculator
• Grades 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit    
• Weighted Grading          

 
AP Calculus BC is designed for those students who have successfully completed AP Calculus AB.  The course content will follow the College Board’s Advanced Placement standards as stated in its BC syllabus for Calculus.  Students, at the conclusion of this course, will be able to take the AP exam (fee charged) for potential college placement and/or credit in both first semester Calculus and second semester Calculus.

 
3123/3124    MATHEMATICS FOR THE TRADES I

• Prerequisite: Algebra 1
  • *Scientific calculator is recommended                     
• Grade: 12                                                                                        
• Year/1 credit…Transcribed                                                     

                                                       
SENIOR ONLY course.   This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge skills process and understanding of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, measurement, trigonometry, integers, algebraic equations, word problems, and practical plane geometry.  This course is a transcribed course with NWTC.  Students enrolled in this course are concurrently enrolled at NWTC and can earn NWTC credit for the class.  The following programs at NWTC require students to take Mathematics for the Trades I:  Wood Techniques, Electrical Power Distribution, Machine Tool Operation, Welding, Industrial Mechanic, Gas Utility Construction and Service, Machine Tool Techniques, CNC Technician, and Power Engineering and Boiler Operator.
 
 
9211A/9212A  IB MATHEMATICS SL I

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra 2. 
  • *A Graphing calculator (TI-84 Plus) is required
• Grade 11 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit Weighted Grading

                
Mathematics Standard Level is a two year course for juniors and seniors who have prior knowledge of fundamental mathematical concepts.  Students taking this course are expected to be prepared with the skills necessary to accurately apply basic mathematical techniques.  Students entering this course should understand it is a program that will focus on introducing important mathematical concepts through the development of mathematical techniques.  The course will introduce candidates to these concepts in a logical way so they will be able to transfer and communicate their mathematical knowledge in a variety of contexts.  After a basic review of skills from previous courses, students will study: algebra, functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, vectors, statistics and probability, and calculus.  IB-required assessments include an internal portfolio based on two types of tasks, mathematical investigation and mathematical modeling. 
 
 
3127/3128    COLLEGE MATH

• Prerequisite: Algebra 1
  • *Scientific Calculator is recommended
• Grade: 12
• Year/1 credit

 
An introductory level course designed to review and develop fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra,
geometry, and statistics. Emphasis will be placed on computational skills and applications of rational numbers;
problem solving skills with ratios, proportions, and percent; basic principles and application of algebra,
geometry, graphing, and statistics; measurement skills in U.S. Customary and Metric Systems; and the use of
calculators as a tool. The following programs at NWTC require students to take College Math: judicial
reporting, paralegal, broadcast captioning, instructional assistant, radiography, diagnostic medical sonography,
fire protection engineering technology, criminal justice, human services assistant, viticulture, auto collision
repair, diesel equipment technology, journey worker, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration
technology, and prototype & design.

 
9211E/9212E  IB MATHEMATICS YEAR 1: CORE TOPICS

• Prerequisite: Successful Completion of at least Geometry
  • *Graphing calculator (TI-84 Plus) is required
• Grade: 11
• Year/ 1 credit Weighted grading    

 
Students will study 5 core topics of IB mathematics throughout the year to prepare them for the consecutive IB
Math course of Applications & Interpretations OR Analysis & Approaches.  The core topics include the
following: number and algebra, functions, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and calculus. 
The course is designed for students who enjoy developing their mathematics to become fluent in the
construction of mathematical arguments and develop strong skills in mathematical thinking. They will explore
real and abstract applications, sometimes with technology, and will enjoy the thrill of mathematical problem
solving and generalization.        
 
 
9213A/9214A  IB MATHEMATICS: APPLICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS SL (YEAR 2)

• Prerequisite: IB Mathematics Year 1: Core Topics or at least successful completion of Algebra 2
  • *Graphing Calculator (TI-82 PLUS) required
• Grade: 11,12
• Year/1 credit Weighted grading

 
Applications and Interpretations SL is appropriate for students who are interested in developing their
mathematics for describing our world and solving practical problems. This subject is aimed at students who will
go on to study subjects such as social sciences, natural sciences, statistics, business, some economics,
psychology, and design, for example.
 
 
9215A/9216A  IB MATHEMATICS: ANALYSIS AND APPROACHES SL (YEAR 2)

• Prerequisite: IB Mathematics Year 1: Core Topics or at least successful completion of Algebra 2
  • *Graphing calculator (TI-84 PLUS) required
• Grade: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit Weighted grading

 
Analysis and Approaches at SL is appropriate for students who enjoy developing their mathematics to become
fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop strong skills in mathematical thinking. They
will also be fascinated by exploring real and abstract applications of these ideas, with and without the use of
technology. Students who take Mathematics: Analysis and approaches will be those who enjoy the thrill of
mathematical problem solving and generalization. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study
subjects with substantial mathematics content such as mathematics itself, engineering, physical sciences, or
economics for example.

Band

• 8001/8002 Symphonic Band
• 8011/8012 Wind Ensemble
• 8021/8022 Concert Band

Choral

• 8038/8039 Cantus
• 8043/8044 Cantare
• 8045/8046 Bel Canto
• 8071/8072 Concert Choir
• 8081/8082 Vocal Ensemble
• 8053/8054 Kairos

Orchestra

• 8031/8032 String Orchestra
• 8036/8037 Chamber Orchestra

 

Band

Membership in the Bay Port Band gives students the opportunity to be part of an active, high quality performing group with an excellent reputation.  As a member of this group you can also experience numerous performing opportunities, travel, and the thrill of competition; all as a member of one of Bay Port High School's most active and most important groups...the Bay Port High School Band.


8001/8002    SYMPHONIC BAND

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of 8th grade band class
• Grade: 9
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Symphonic Band is open to all Freshman band students.  This ensemble is primarily a “training” ensemble, which emphasizes the development of the individual student’s musical skills.
Requirements of this band include:  performing at all home football games, marching at selected parades and selected home football games, performing at all required home basketball and wrestling events, participation in all major concerts and clinics, and attending weekly band lessons. 
 
 
8011/8012    WIND ENSEMBLE

• Prerequisite: Successful audition
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

   
Wind Ensemble is a select group with "excellence as a performing ensemble" being the primary goal.  Membership in this group is determined by the band director based on the following criteria: 
(1) student musical proficiency, (2) student attitude and behavior, (3) instrumentation needs and/or limitations of the group.

Requirements of this band include:  (1) performing at all home football games, (2) marching at selected parades and selected home football games, (3) performing at all required home basketball and wrestling events, (4) participating in all scheduled evening concerts, (5) participating in the Spring WSMA Band Festival and (6) attending weekly morning sectional practices.

In addition, all students selected to Wind Ensemble are expected to:  (1) practice regularly and complete all playoff and written assignments accurately and on time, (2) participate actively in Solo and Ensemble Contest (this includes being willing to play as a member of large ensemble entries), (3) participate in "State" Solo and Ensemble Contest with all entries that qualify, (4) participate in those necessary sectional rehearsals that occasionally occur, (5) participate fully in the Summer Band Program, and (6) conduct your self in a mature and quiet manner during all rehearsals. 
 
 
8021/8022    CONCERT BAND

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of 9th grade band class
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

   
This ensemble is primarily a “training” ensemble to bridge the gap from Symphonic Band to Wind Ensemble and emphasizes the development of the individual student’s musical skills.  Requirements of this band include:  performing at all home football games, marching at selected parades and selected home football games, performing at all required home basketball and wrestling events, participation in all major concerns and clinics, and attending weekly band lessons.

 

Choral

The choral program offers any student the chance to involve himself/herself in a non-academic area that is challenging and fun, and receive credit for it.  All choirs are given group training in reading music and vocal production.  Individual training is available to all members.  The primary function of the choral program is to give students the chance to express himself/herself in an area everyone has ability in, realizing that while group singing is a fun and worthwhile activity it also is an educational experience.  A good degree of perfection is stressed since all groups are performance oriented.  Students in choir are expected to purchase shoes and jewelry (this may vary from choir to choir).


8038/8039    CANTUS

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

    
This choir class is designed for tenor and bass singers whose voices and vocal experiences might not be comparable to those in the more experienced choirs, but have a genuine desire to sing.  All that is required is that you have a desire to sing, and the ability to sing in tune and with enthusiasm.

Members of Cantus will participate in the Pops, Mid-Winter, our district music festivals, and Spring Concert.  All members of Cantus will receive individual or small group lessons. 
 
 
8043/8044    CANTARE

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Cantare is open to all soprano and alto singers in grades 9-12.  This choir emphasizes the development of the individual student’s musical skills through the study of a variety of music and music literacy drills and
activities. Members of Cantare will participate in the Women’s Choir Festival, Mid-Winter & Spring Concerts, and our District Music Festivals. All members will also receive individual or small group
lessons.
 
 
8045/8046    BEL CANTO

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Bel Canto is a select chamber choir for soprano and alto singers.  The primary focus of this group is performing with excellence. This performing group will challenge singers with difficult literature, musical performances, and additional musical responsibility.   Students will continue to develop their vocal technique and music literacy skills. Membership in this group is determined by the choir director based on the following criteria:  1) Student musical proficiency 2) Student attitude and behavior 3) Openings within the ensemble 4)Voice type. 
Members of Bel Canto will participate in the Women’s Choir Festival, Pop’s Concert, Mid-Winter & Spring Concerts and our District Music Festivals. All members will also receive individual or small group lessons. 


8071/8072    CONCERT CHOIR

• Prerequisite: Director’s Approval
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
•  Year/ 1 credit

    
This is the major choral group of the school.  No one may sign up for this class without permission from, and/or, audition with the director.  Besides the Fall Pops Concert, major activities include Mid-Winter Concert, Spring Concert, District Music Festivals, and on alternative years, a musical or choir trip.  Members of this choir sing music of a more advanced nature, and shoulder more responsibilities per individual than do members of the other choirs.  Weekly lessons are REQUIRED for all members of this choir.
 
 
8081/8082    VOCAL ENSEMBLE

• Prerequisite: Director’s Approval
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

    
Enrollment is determined by the Choir Directors with many factors besides excellent musicianship, such as attendance, responsibility, dependability, peer and teacher relationships, are considered.  Members of Vocal Ensemble will all be vital members of another performing choir, and hence will spend two hours/day in the Choir department. 
 
 
8053/8054    KAIROS

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Kairos is a select ensemble for soprano and alto singers whose primary focus is performing with excellence. This performing group will challenge singers with more difficult literature and additional musical responsibility.  Students will continue to develop their vocal technique and music literacy skills.  Membership in this group is determined by the choir director based on the following criteria:   1) Student musical proficiency 2) Student attitude and behavior  3) Openings within the ensemble  4)Voice type. 

Members of Kairos will participate in the Women’s Choir Festival, Mid-Winter & Spring Concerts and our District Music Festivals. All members will also receive individual or small group lessons. 

 

Orchestra

The Bay Port Orchestra has grown in talent, size, and reputation in recent years!  Recently the orchestra has won auditions and performed at Symphony Center in Chicago, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., and in 2018 the orchestra performed in Carnegie Hall in New York City. In 2020, the Orchestra will perform at the Beethoven Festival in Vienna, Austria at the Musikverein to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday. Repertoire studied includes the classics (of course), but also pop music, rock music, folk music, ethnic music….you name it. We pride ourselves in our diverse repertoire and in finding something to motivate everyone. Whatever your skill level, you are welcome in one of our orchestras!  Come make music with us!

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8031/8032    STRING ORCHESTRA

• Prerequisite: None! However, if you’ve never played contact Ms. Nowak
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Bay Port has three string orchestra sections, to accommodate schedules and instrumentation. We welcome all levels in our string orchestras! If you are coming from another district, or are new to an instrument, make sure you contact Ms. Nowak prior to the start of the semester (email is best). The string orchestra plays music from all genres. Requirements of this group include participation in all major concerts and activities.
 
 
8036/8037    CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

• Prerequisite: Audition only
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Chamber orchestra is offered by audition only. This orchestra is limited to 38 members. There are extra performances and higher demands in this group, (but also extra fun and opportunities). To be considered for placement in chamber orchestra make sure you contact Ms. Nowak to arrange an audition.

​Wisconsin Statute 121.02 states all students must complete 1.5 credits of Physical Education to graduate.  Wisconsin DPI Standard P states that Physical Education must be taken in three separate years.  If students wish to take a full year of Physical Education, they may count the additional .5 credit as an elective.  We encourage students to stay active by taking both semesters of Physical Education, but only .5 credits may count toward the 1.5 required for graduation

5070         HEALTH

• Prerequisite: None
• Grade: 9
• Semester/.5 credit

     
Health is a required course of all students for graduation.  Instruction focuses on several areas of health:  Alcohol, Tobacco and other drugs, Nutrition, Mental Health, Wellness, Stress Management, Body Systems, CPR/AED instruction, Prevention and Disease Control, Family Life including Human Growth and Development.
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SUMMER PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades:  9, 10, 11, 12
• Summer/.5 credit

 
Students may earn .5 credits of required Physical Education.  The course will be based around the following activities: outdoor education, individual, team, and fitness.  Students will be expected to participate and take a final.  Fitness testing will also be included in the course.  Activities may include frisbee golf, hiking, biking, archery, swimming, outdoor survival skills, and orienteering. The class will meet at places other than Bay Port.  Students and parents must be able to arrange rides to other locations on their own.  Students are expected to make up any missing days prior to the end of the class.  If days missed are not made up, the student’s grade will drop one letter grade, for each day missed.  This course will follow the summer school schedule.  If there are changes to the schedule, parents and students will be notified prior to the beginning of the course via email.  Please provide an accurate email address so important information can be sent to you. 
Requirements for this course include a bike and bike helmet.
 
Lead contact for Summer Physical Education: Ryan Eiler.
 

5011         FRESHMAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Prerequisite: None
• Grade: 9
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course specializes on developing and improving fundamental skills, game skills, rules, and game techniques in team and individual activities.  Safety, courtesy, and strategies will also be taught.  Activities could include: aerobics, archery, basketball, badminton, conditioning, fitness testing, flag football, floor hockey, pickle ball, soccer, softball, speedball, tennis, volleyball, weight training, and yoga. 
Students will also participate in Wellness Day activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Wellness Days are beneficial in improving the student’s cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. Freshman Physical Education is recommended for all 9th grade students.
 

5025         PE INDIVIDUAL SPORTS

• Prerequisite: Freshman Physical Education
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course is designed for students who enjoy competition as individuals or with a partner.  Course offerings may include: archery, badminton, frisbee golf, golf, pickle ball, tennis, etc.

Students will also participate in Wellness Day activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Wellness Days are beneficial in improving the student’s cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. 
 
 
5035         PE TEAM SPORTS

• Prerequisite: Freshman Physical Education
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course is designed for the seriously competitive student interested in team sport competition.  Students will also develop an understanding of skills and strategies involved in team sports.  Course offerings may include: basketball, football, hockey, soccer, softball, team handball, lacrosse, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee etc.

Students will also participate in Wellness Day activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Wellness Days are beneficial in improving the student’s cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility
 
 
5036         PE TEAM / INDIVIDUAL COMBO SPORTS

• Prerequisite: Freshman Physical Education
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 This course is designed for the competitive student interested in team and individual sports.  Students will develop an understanding of skills and strategies involved in team and individual sports.  Course offerings may include: archery, badminton, pickleball, tennis, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, softball, team handball, volleyball.  Students will also participate in Wellness Day activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Wellness Days are beneficial in improving the student’s cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. 
 
 
5065         PE PERSONAL FITNESS AND CONDITIONING

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Students will be given the opportunity to improve their cardiovascular and muscular endurance through aerobic activities such as: tae bo, pilates, yoga, campus jog, speed walk, biking, etc… Students will participate in 3 days of aerobic activities and 2 days of strength training. 
 
 
5088         PE ADVANCED STRENGTH TRAINING

• Prerequisite:Intro to Athletic Performance or Summer School Speed and Strength
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This class is for the highly-motivated student who really want to improve their strength, speed and cardiovascular endurance.  Classes will Weight Train 3-4 days per week and perform agility drills, plyometrics, cardio workouts, functional fitness, and many other activities to improve their athletic performance. 
 
 
5023         PE ADVANCED ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE FOR FEMALES

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This class is for the highly-motivated FEMALE student athlete who really want to improve their strength, speed, explosive power and injury prevention.  Classes will Weight Train 3 days per week and perform agility drills, plyometrics, cardio workouts, functional fitness, and many other activities  to improve their athletic performance.   Applicable to all female sports. Varsity athletes are encouraged to enroll. 
 
 
5093         PE GRADE 12 LIFETIME ACTIVITIES

•  Prerequisite: Successfully Completed 1.5 Credits of Physical Education
• Grade: 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This is an elective course for seniors who want to take a non-traditional physical education class and participate exclusively in a variety of lifetime activities.  Daily participation is the foundation of this elective class.  Fitness testing is not included in this course. 
 
 
5026         DEVELOPING YOUNG LEADERS I

• Prerequisite:  None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit (Not a Physical  Education Credit)

 
This course introduces students to concepts and skills related to leadership and leadership styles.  Developing Young Leaders will provide an opportunity for students to examine how attitudes about themselves and others influence leadership behavior.  This course is designed to teach high school students the values of citizenship, personal responsibility, life successes, perspective and wellness.  Students will determine what positive leadership qualities they have and create individual or cooperative activities to expand and develop those qualities.  Our end result is to develop the necessary skills for students to make a positive impact in our school or community.

The Science Department offers instruction in classes which, given good study habits and a strong work ethic, will prepare students for an ever increasing technological world.  It is important that students make some decisions early enough in their high school career in order to make the correct course selection.  Colleges do not accept General Science, Basic Biology or other such classes as meeting requirements.  Some no longer accept Physical Science as satisfactory preparation, hence Biology and Chemistry are at least the minimum and Physics is strongly recommended.  Be sure to discuss your plans with counselors and/or science staff members. Click here to view the Science Course Chart. 

SUMMER ACADEMY:  ACCELERATED ADVANCED CHEMISTRY

• Prerequisite:  Grade of a “B” or better in Physical Science and Biology or Advanced Biology and will be taking Algebra 2 in the fall or have already successfully completed Algebra 2

                      
This course is a laboratory science course that will cover the same topics as the full year of advanced chemistry course but at an accelerated pace.  Students will be expected to attend all classes and complete a minimum of one hour of homework outside of class each day.  A student can only miss a maximum of one day (four hours) from this course because one day is equivalent to more than a week of class time during the school year.  This course will provide the basis for further study at the technical college and four year college level. This course is highly recommended for students interested in taking Advanced Placement Chemistry.   The purpose of this accelerated course is to move students along faster in the science sequence allowing students to progress to the highest level of science they can.  The topics covered are: matter, atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, solutions, thermochemistry.  
 
 
4011/4012    PHYSICAL SCIENCE

• Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra I recommended
• Grade: 9
• Year/ 1 credit

 
This is a year-long lab course in physical science; it is designed for students with a high interest and aptitude in science and math.  The course provides a solid foundation for those students taking courses in biology, chemistry and physics.  Topics covered are measurement, properties of matter, energy and force, motion, natural resources, and related areas.  This is a required class for those with post secondary school plans (college, technical school, etc.).
 
 
4021/4022    GENERAL SCIENCE

• Prerequisite: None
• Grade: 9
• Year/ 1 credit

 
This is a course designed for students who do not intend to pursue upper level science courses or who need more science skills/background before taking Physical Science.  It is a course which covers a basic understanding of science concepts and skills.  This non-college prep course for freshmen and will satisfy one year of the three-year science requirement for graduation. 

 
4041/4042    BASIC BIOLOGY    

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11
• Year/ 1 credit

 
This is a lab-science course in which biological concepts and processes are studied.  Emphasis will be on developing lab skills, communicative skills, and computational skills.  The concepts that will be studied will include the scientific process, energy and life, plant and animal communities, ecology, heredity, and human biology.  This is a non-college prep course.
 
 
4051/4052    BIOLOGY

• Prerequisite: “C” or better in Physical Science OR “A” in General Science
• Grade: 9, 10
•  Year/ 1 credit

 
This course stresses science as a process of inquiring into the nature of life.  Through discussion, laboratory exercises, data analysis, and written assignments, students will analyze and apply concepts from the following topics:  ecological relationships, cell biology, plant and animal survey, structure-function analysis of plant and animals, genetic continuity, and human biology. Physical Science provides the needed background for Biology. 
    
 
4056/4057    ADVANCED BIOLOGY

• Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Geometry or higher math. This course is intended primarily 
• For those students who had a “A” in Physical Science    
• Grades: 9, 10
• Year/ 1 credit

 
This course is an accelerated biology course that covers more breadth and depth than the biology course. This course stresses science as a process of inquiring into the nature of life.  Through discussion, laboratory exercises, and written assignments, students will analyze and apply concepts from the following topics:  ecological relationships, cell biology, plant and animal survey, structure-function analysis of plant and animals, genetic continuity, and human biology.  Problem analysis and experimental design are given emphasis.  Students who enroll in this course should be prepared for rigorous coursework at an accelerated pace.
 
 
4081/4082    EARTH SCIENCE

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
This year-long elective is designed for students seeking an additional credit in science and who are interested in learning more about the Earth, its structure, oceans, and atmosphere.  This course will be lab-based and will cover topics such as plate tectonics, climate and weather, oceanography, and Wisconsin landforms. Students should expect to complete projects and activities within the listed topics. There will be two mandatory all-day field trips and a final exam at the end of each semester.  


4061/4062    CHEMISTRY

• Prerequisite: Has successfully completed or is concurrently taking Algebra 2; “C” or better in
• Biology
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
This course will provide the basis for further study at the technical college and four year college level.  It is the traditional high school chemistry course which is suggested for those who are planning vocations in health and other science related fields.  Some of the topics covered are lab safety, significant figures, dimensional analysis, properties and changes, atomic structure and theory, the periodic table, bonding, nomenclature, the mole, reactions, and stoichiometry.
 
 
4063/4064    ADVANCED CHEMISTRY

• Prerequisite: Physical Science and Biology or Advanced Biology with B or better, and
• Algebra 2 (taken or concurrent enrollment)
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
This course is an accelerated chemistry course that covers more breadth, depth, and mathematical problem solving than the chemistry course.  Advanced chemistry is meant as a preparatory course for AP Chemistry.  Topics covered are Atomic theory, Periodicity, Chemical bonding, Chemical reactions, Stoichiometry, Gases, Solutions, Thermochemistry, Redox reactions, and Acid Base reactions.   Students who enroll in this course should be prepared for rigorous coursework at an accelerated pace.
 
 
4070         ASTRONOMY

• Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Physical Science, Biology, and Geometry (or concurrent enrollment in Geometry)
• Grades: 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course is designed for students with a high level of interest in science, specifically space science, and who are seeking additional elective credits in science.  The course will cover a broad view of the study of astronomy and Earth’s placement in the universe.  Most of the course looks at aspects of our solar system and the history of how and why humans have gained this knowledge.  The content of the course is also designed to enhance critical thinking and further develop understanding of the Scientific Method.  The final exam for the course is comprised of a semester project which students will present at the conclusion of the semester. 
    
 
4080         ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

• Prerequisite:  Grade of C or better in Physical Science and Biology
• Grades: 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
This course is designed for students with a high level of interest in science and who are seeking additional elective credits in science.  It provides students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methods required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.  The final exam for this course is comprised of a semester project which students will present at the conclusion of the semester.
 

4000/4002    HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

• Prerequisite: One year of Biology or Advanced Biology with at least a “B” average. Chemistry strongly recommended.               
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit (Option of earning 3 college credits**)

 
This upper-level, 2- semester course is intended for students interested in studying how the human body works.  The course uses a body systems approach emphasizing the nomenclature of structures and processes of the human body as well as interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the human body.  Laboratory work is also used to examine various levels of concept application.  This course is designed for students interested in human biology, medicine, or healthcare-related fields.
*Students wishing to only take 1 semester/.5 credits of the course can only take the 1st semester portion of the course during the fall semester.
**Students may, after successful completion of the year long course earn 3 biology credits through UWGB with a purchase of the credits. The equivalent course at UWGB is Human Biology – Hum Biol 102.
*** Availability of college credits is based on legislative action***
 
 
4091/4092    PHYSICS 

• Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 or higher and a grade of “C” or better in Geometry.
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

   
This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of physics, their experimental basis, and applications.  Topics covered include measurement and vector analysis, dynamics, kinematics, thermodynamics, optics and waves, and electricity.  The objective of this course is to give students an understanding of the world around us and in addition, prepare students for college physics and related studies.
 
 
4101/4102    ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY

• Prerequisite: Must have earned a “B” or better in Biology or Advanced Biology; Chemistry strongly recommended.
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading     

 
Advanced Placement Biology is a lab science course at the college level, which expands on many of the topics covered in Biology.  Extensive work is done in the areas of molecular biology, energetic, genetics, plant and animal function/development, and population biology.  Lab and process skills such as hypothesis formation, experimental design, data analysis, and the use of scientific literature are emphasized.  Good communication and computational skills are essential.  The course is intended for students with a high interest and ability in biology and who plan post-high school training in the life sciences. 
 

4111/4112    ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY

• Prerequisite: Algebra 2, AND Advanced Chemistry (recommended), Summer Accelerated Chemistry (recommended), or Chemistry
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading   

 
This course is designed for high ability science and mathematics students who want to increase their knowledge in chemistry.  As a second year chemistry class, the pace will be accelerated, utilizing more mathematical analysis, visualization, modeling, and claim/evidence/ reasoning than the traditional general chemistry course. It will more than satisfy college requirements as a laboratory science and can earn up to 10 college level credits depending on the student's AP score and college choice.  Students who plan to pursue a college program in engineering, medicine, or science related areas are advised to consider AP Chemistry providing they have adequate background.  The topics covered in the course are Matter and Measurement, Atomic Theory, Periodicity, Reactions, Stoichiometry, Gases, Intermolecular Forces, Chemical Bonding, Organic Chemistry, Thermochemistry, Solutions, Kinetics, Equilibrium, Acids and Bases, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, and Nuclear Chemistry.  The laboratory experiments will be more in-depth and inquiry based than the student's first year chemistry course and specific experiments required by the College Board will be completed.  
 
 
4121/4122    ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS 1

• Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment of Algebra 2 or higher and a grade of  “B” or  better in Geometry.
• No Prior coursework in Physics necessary.
• Grade: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading    

 
AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course that explores topics such as Newtonian mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, rotational motion, work, energy, and power), mechanical waves and sound, and simple electrical circuits.  Through inquiry based learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills.  At the end of the 1st year, students will be prepared to take the AP Physics 1 test.  As a preparatory class for Careers in engineering, medical, and other science related fields this course should be considered by those with the proper prerequisites.  
 
 
4123/4124    ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS II

• Prerequisite: Students should have had AP Physics 1 and should have taken or concurrently taking pre-calculus.
• Grades:  11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading   

 
AP Physics is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course that explores topics such as fluid statics and dynamics, thermodynamics with kinetic theory, PV diagrams and probability, electrostatics, electrical circuits with capacitors, magnetic fields, electromagnetism, physical and geometric optics, and quantum/atomic/nuclear physics.  Through inquiry-based learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills.  At the end of the 2nd year, students will be prepared to take the AP physics 2 test. 

 
6310         VETERINARY SCIENCE I

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Basic animal care deals with identification, selection, nutrition, breeding, genetics, and health care for animals such
as dogs, cats, horses, chickens, beef, sheep, dairy cattle, and small animals. Interested in becoming a veterinarian?
This class will give you basic anatomy, physiology needed to pursue any animal career. Field trips and guest
speakers from various phases of the animal industry are an important part of this class. A dissection lab is included
in the veterinary unit of this course. It is recommended that Small Animal and Horse Care be taken before taking
this class.
 
 
6380         NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Students will learn a basic introduction of natural resources, how humans utilize them, and why they are important to protect and conserve. Concepts in the course will include waste management, wetlands, water resources, air pollution, soil conservation, energy/alternative energy sources, agriculture, and environmental issues. Students will gain a greater understanding of Earth’s natural resources as well as the importance of proper management and protection. Students will also address concerns of feeding a growing world population with dwindling resources. The class will also include field trips, guest speakers, projects, and lab activities.
 
 
6390         BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR PLANTS, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

• Prerequisite: None
• Grade: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
In this course, students will examine the fundamental applications of biotechnology in today’s world. Course concepts will start out with an introduction of biotechnology and lead into the processes, products, and impact of biotechnology through a hand’s on approach. This will lead into more in depth topics including genetic engineering, animal reproduction techniques, cloning, plant tissue culture, and using microbes to clean up the environment. Students will gain a greater understanding of the challenges of feeding a growing world population and the need for biotechnology in today’s society. The class will include field trips, guest speakers, and lab activities.
 
 
6330         AQUACULTURE/HYDROPONICS

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
In this course, students will learn the basics of aquaculture: raising fish, plants, and other aquatic species. Concepts covered in the course will include a basic introduction to aquaculture, history, uses, types of aquaculture facilities, types of plants and animals cultured, and careers in aquaculture. Students will be responsible for raising Yellow Perch in a small scale aquaculture lab. Students will also study Yellow Perch as part of the class. Water quality, testing, water calculations, marketing, and the business of aquaculture will be covered. Course material will
also focus on hydroponic (soil-less) growing systems. Students will be responsible for the planting and care of fruits and vegetables as well. The class will also include field trips, guest speakers, projects, and lab activities.
 

6370         FORESTRY

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

   
In this course, students will learn a basic introduction of forest principles and management. Concepts covered in this course will include tree structure, function, planting, care, and management of deciduous and coniferous trees. A large emphasis will be placed on tree identification, forest management techniques, fire control, chainsaw operation and safety, disease and insect control, as well as habitat improvement. Students will learn how basic forestry tools operate and have the opportunity to measure trees in various ways. The class will also include field trips, guest speakers, projects, and lab activities. The class will be involved with work at the school forest in Suamico.
 
 
6412         FOOD SCIENCE

• Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I and Physical Science (grade of C or higher) Recommended Culinary Arts II
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/.5 credit

 
Interested in finding out how dough turns into cookies or why ice cream is so rich and creamy?  Take Food Science to find out why.  This course is intended to give students an understanding of the chemical and biological principals of different foods while learning about related careers in the food industry.  Students will be actively engaged in various hands-on labs including chemical and biological processes of different food preparation techniques, nutritional composition and analysis of food, how foods are developed and processed as well as looking at the journey different foods take from farm to plate.  This course counts as a .5 credit Science elective.
 
 
9091A/9092A  IB BIOLOGY HL I

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Science (B or better) and Biology. Advanced Biology and Chemistry are recommended but not required.        
• Grade: 11 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB Biology HL I is an intensive science course which emphasizes basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, and botany.  The IB student will become a “scientist” by researching core concepts in biology, using inquiry to formulate critical questions, applying scientific methodology to those questions, and communicating findings to others using appropriate scientific vocabulary and information technology.  Internationalism is a strong focus of this course as students will explore the international perspectives of various environmental, social and ethical issues in the area of biology.  Instruction is student-centered with cooperative learning and self-evaluation opportunities.  Student learning will occur through readings, lectures, class discussions, activities and laboratory investigations.
 
 
9091B/9092B  IB BIOLOGY HL II

• Prerequisite: IB Biology HL I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB Biology HL II is a continuation of IB Biology HL I.  Human physiology and nutrition ecology and evolution will be researched using the same methods as IB Biology HL I.  Internationalism will continue to be an integral part of this course as students continue to realize the global impact of biology.  Students will complete all IB required assessments in this course.  These include a Group 4 interdisciplinary project, internal assessment, and three external assessments.
 
 
6573/6574    PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (ENGINEERING LEVEL III)

• Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering 
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit
  • (Semester 1 = .5 credit Engineering and Technology)
  • (Semester 2 = .5 credit Science)

 
This STEM course makes a contribution to the curriculum by providing opportunities for students and teachers to link content together and apply it to solve problems. More and more jobs demand advanced skills, requiring that people be able to learn, reason, think creatively, make decisions, and solve problems. An understanding of science, technology, engineering and math and their methods contribute in an essential way to these skills. Principles of Engineering is a team based advanced course designed for most students. The Principles of Engineering courses intention and purpose is to educate students in a "main line" method providing STEM education for everyone. While providing a STEM based education for all students, those interested in becoming practicing engineers clearly benefit from this course content.  

French

• 1311/1312 French I
• 1321/1322 French II
• 1331/1332 French III
• 1341/1342 French IV
• 1351/1352 French V
• 9041A/9042A IB French SL/HL I
• 9041B/9042B IB French SL/HL II

Spanish

• 1361/1362 Spanish I
• 1371/1372 Spanish II
• 1381/1382 Spanish III
• 1383/1384 Advanced Spanish III
• 1391/1392 Spanish IV
• 1401/1402 Spanish V
• 9061A/9062B IB Spanish SL/HL I
• 9061C/9062D IB Spanish B SL II
• 9061D/9062E IB Spanish B HL II
• 1400 Conversations for Careers
• 1410 Spanish for Medical Field

German

• 1411/1412 German I
• 1421/1422 German II
• 1431/1432 German III
• 1441/1442 German IV
• 1451/1452 German V
• 9051A/9052A  IB German B SL/HL I
• 9051B/9052B  IB German B SL/HL II

 

French

1311/1312    FRENCH I

• Prerequisite: C in English or approval of teacher
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

    
Learn to speak French!  French is spoken in approximately 40 countries in the world.  Core components of the course include reading, writing, listening, and speaking basic French, as well as discussion of Francophone cultures.  At the end of this course students should be able to:  communicate about themselves, the activities they and others do, and about where they live; describe themselves and others; order food and drink; discuss time, weather and dates.
                                    
 
1321/1322    FRENCH II

• Prerequisite: C in French I or approval of teacher
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

   
Learn to speak French!  French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents.  Core components include reading, writing, listening, and speaking basic French, as well as discussion of Francophone cultures.  At the end of this course students should be able to discuss places, shopping, weekend and daily activities, and meals.  They should be able to discuss these topics in basic past, present, and future tenses.
 
 
1331/1332    FRENCH III

• Prerequisite: C in French II or approval of teacher
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

    
Learn to speak French!  More than 90 million people speak French as their native language in the world.  Core components of the course include reading, writing, listening, and speaking basic to intermediate French as well as discussion of Francophone cultures.  At the end of this course students should be able to discuss free time activities, sports, where they live, and vacations.  They should be able to discuss these topics in present, two past tenses, the future, and the conditional tenses.  Object pronouns are also taught and practiced at this level.
 
 
1341/1342    FRENCH IV

• Prerequisite: C in French III or approval of teacher
• Grades: 11, 12
•  Year/ 1 credit

    
Core course components include reading, writing, listening, and speaking intermediate French, as well as discussion of Francophone cultures.  More emphasis is placed on writing original compositions and reading more in-depth articles in French.  At the end of this course students should be able to discuss a variety of topics using more complicated grammar and using more detailed vocabulary.
 
1351/1352    FRENCH V

• Prerequisite: C in French IV or approval of teacher
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit

    
Le français est une des deux langues officielles du Canada, un de nos plus grands partenaires de commerce.  The core components of the course include reading, writing, listening, and speaking more advanced French, as well as discussion of Francophone cultures.  Increased emphasis is placed on writing original compositions and reading more in-depth articles in French.  At the end of this course students should be able to discuss at length various topics using a variety of vocabulary, verb tenses, and grammar.
 
 
9041A/9042A  IB FRENCH B SL/HL I

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III
• Grade: 11 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB French is a two-year course designed for students who want to become global citizens proficient in a language other than their mother tongue(s).  This is the first year of the course. The objective is to help students progress in the French proficiency language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature, authentic communication, and language concepts.   Students will foster a sensitivity and open-mindedness to various cultural aspects of the French speaking world.   The IB exam is taken in May of the second year of IB French.
 
 
9041B/9042B  IB FRENCH B SL/HL II

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB French I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB French is a two year course designed for students who want to become global citizens proficient in a language other than their mother tongue(s).  This is the second year of the course.  The objective is to help students progress in the French proficiency language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking.  There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature, authentic communication, and language concepts.  Students will foster sensitivity and open mindedness to various cultural aspects of the French speaking world.  The internal assessments will be completed in February and March and the IB exam is taken in May.  The exam will consist of both an oral test and written test.

 

Spanish
 

1361/1362    SPANISH I

• Prerequisite: C in English or approval of teacher
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

    
The first year of Spanish focuses on the four language skills:  listening, speaking, reading and writing.  Areas of study include basic vocabulary, the present tense of regular verbs, two kinds of stem-changing verbs, and nine irregular verbs.  A variety of activities are used to practice these skills.  In addition, students are introduced to the culture of the Hispanic people.
 
 
1371/1372    SPANISH II

• Prerequisite: C in Spanish I or approval of teacher
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year /1 credit

    
In the second year of Spanish, students continue to learn the fundamentals of the Spanish language. Students learn to express events and activities that are going on in the present as well as what happened in the past through the use of the preterite tense.  Additionally, Spanish II focuses on Day of the Dead and Selena as cultural concepts for students to enhance their cultural knowledge.
 
 
1381/1382    SPANISH III

• Prerequisite: C in Spanish II or approval of teacher
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
In the third year of Spanish, students will focus on developing fundamental language skills such as communication and literacy in the Spanish language. Students will also continue to work on mastering the present tense as well as build upon their skills to communicate about the past by reviewing the preterite tense and introducing the imperfect tense. This course will also cover a number of cultural topics such as sports, ancient civilizations, and family to increase students’ awareness and appreciation for the cultural diversity of the Spanish speaking world.
 
 
1383/1384    ADVANCED SPANISH III

•  Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II and teacher recommendation (This course is highly recommended but not required for students who plan to take IB Spanish)
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

 
Advanced Spanish is a course designed for students who desire an accelerated immersion style study of the language.   This course will move quickly and cover the concepts from Spanish 3 and Spanish 4 in one year. The objective is to help students progress in the Spanish proficiency language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking while exploring the Spanish speaking world. There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature, authentic communication, realia and language concepts.   Upon successful completion of the course students will be prepared to enter IB Spanish or Spanish V. This course is highly recommended for sophomores considering taking IB Spanish during junior and senior year. 
 
 
1391/1392    SPANISH IV   

• Prerequisite: C in Spanish III or approval of teacher
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

    
Spanish 4: the year that it all starts really coming together! The primary goal of Spanish 4 is to start transitioning students’ skills and abilities to upper-level Spanish thinking. Students increase vocabulary and grammar skills through leveled-assessments and project-based units. Spanish 4 students increase their listening and speaking skills through literature, history, and movie units, leading to an immersion-style, almost exclusively Spanish second semester.

 
1401/1402    SPANISH V

• Prerequisite: C in Spanish IV or approval of teacher
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit

   
The primary goal of Spanish 5 is to best prepare students for college-level Spanish. Students should expect to demonstrate Spanish skills through a variety of speaking, writing, reading, and listening activities. The first semester focuses on building and refining upper-level Spanish skills, while the second semester becomes a project-based class. The capstone project in second semester is the reading of an authentic novel and the court case scenario. Other major topics include: Spanish music, telenovelas, food, art, and cinema.
 
 
9061A/9062B  IB SPANISH B SL/HL I

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III (successful completion of Advanced Spanish III is highly recommended but not required)
• Grade: 11 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB Spanish is a two-year project based learning course designed for students who want to become global citizens proficient in a language other than their mother tongue(s).  The course is taught immersion style but some English will be used in the class to learn difficult concepts.  This is the first year of the course. The objective is to help students progress in the Spanish proficiency language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature and authentic communication, realia and language concepts.   Students will foster a sensitivity and open-mindedness to various cultural aspects of the Spanish speaking world.   The IB exam is optional and will be taken in May of the second year of IB Spanish.  Students who chose to test may earn college credits for taking this course.
 
 
9061C/9062D  IB SPANISH B SLII
9061D/9062E   IB SPANISH B HL II

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Spanish I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB Spanish is a two year project based learning course designed for students who want to become global citizens proficient in a language other than their mother tongue(s).  The course is taught immersion style.  This is the second year of the course and very little English will be used in the class. This is the second year of the course.  The objective is to help students progress in the Spanish proficiency language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking.  There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature and authentic communication, realia and language concepts.  Students will foster sensitivity and open mindedness to various aspects of the Spanish speaking world.  The IB internal assessments will be completed in spring and the IB exam is taken in May and will consist of both an oral and a written test. Taking the IB test is optional and gives students an opportunity to earn college credit for taking this course.
 
 
1400         CONVERSATION FOR CAREERS

• Prerequisite:Successful Completion Spanish 2
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/ .5 credit

 
Do you ever anticipate interacting with Spanish speakers in your current workplace? This course will give you the skills, vocabulary, and experience to help you successfully navigate a conversation with a native speaker in a professional setting. We will focus on advanced conversational skills, translation services, workplace vocabulary, and cultural differences amongst different Spanish speaking cultures.
This course will be conducted in an English-Spanish blend. A student who has finished Spanish 2 successfully and has a positive attitude toward learning languages will do well with the amount of Spanish utilized
 
1410         SPANISH FOR THE MEDICAL FIELD

• Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Spanish 2
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Semester/ .5 credit

 
This course is an elective Spanish class that will allow students to explore Spanish for use in a medical profession. Study will focus on medical and conversational vocabulary for use in hospital and/or clinic settings. This course will also explore different careers in the medical area that require or benefit from being bilingual. Assessments will focus on vocabulary tests and projects, skits and scenarios, and a career-exploration project.
This course will be conducted in an English-Spanish blend. A student who has finished Spanish 2 successfully and has a positive attitude toward learning languages will do well with the amount of Spanish utilized.

 

German

1411/1412    GERMAN I

• Prerequisite: C in English or approval of teacher
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

   
The primary goal of the German program is to help students develop proficiency in the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.  The program also aims to increase the students’ knowledge and appreciation of the German culture.  This course uses several activities with a variety of methods of assessments.  Participation in class is the key to succeeding at this level.
 
 
1421/1422    GERMAN II

• Prerequisite: C in German I or approval of teacher
• Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

    
The second year of German continues to emphasize speaking and listening skills.  There is a stronger focus on reading and writing in the second year.  The goal is to effectively communicate in German, with an increased knowledge of vocabulary and verb tenses.  Discussion of culture will be continued.  The emphasis is still strongest in communication and written performance.  Participation in class is an important element for success at this level.
 
 
1431/1432    GERMAN III

• Prerequisite: C in German II or approval of teacher
• Grades: 10, 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

    
This course is designed to expand students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in order to communicate in everyday and social situations.  Students will become familiar with German traditions, geography, and history.  The students will also continue to expand on their writing skills, focusing on formal grammar instruction, producing short essays, doing presentations and various projects including writing a children’s book in German.
 
 
1441/1442    GERMAN IV

• Prerequisite: C in German III or approval of teacher
• Grades: 11, 12
• Year/ 1 credit

   
 Students will participate actively using listening, speaking and written skills in the classroom.  They will be required to read longer works of literature, newspapers, etc. and discuss them in German.  Grammar skills will be reviewed as they appear in literature and essay assignments.  Students will go beyond the past, present, and future tenses in written and oral forms, and incorporate other complex grammar.  Culture is integrated throughout the course in above mentioned readings, photos, and realia. 
 
 
1451/1452    GERMAN V

• Prerequisite: C in German IV or approval of teacher
• Grade: 12
•  Year/ 1 credit

    
In Deutsch V werden wir auf Deutsch sprechen.  Wir werden mit forgeschrittenen Lesungen, Literatur, Geschichten und Grammatik weitermachen.  Wir werden viel lesen, schreiben, sprechen und natürlich für die Universitätseintrittsprüfung üben. (Parents: for a translation, ask your child.)
 
 

9051A/9052A  IB GERMAN B SL/HL I

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of German III
• Grade: 11, 12 (This is a two-year course covering Junior and Senior year)
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB German is a two-year course designed for students who want to become global citizens proficient in a language other than their mother tongue(s).  This is the first year of the course. The objective is to help students progress in German proficiency in the primary language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature, authentic communication, and student involvement in the discovery of language concepts.

The students will be assessed via language, cultural interaction, and message. In the language component, students will learn to navigate the language system, both written and oral, with increasing accuracy. Students will discover cultural interactions using a variety of authentic resources such as texts, media, technology, and realia. As a result they will learn to select language that is appropriate to the cultural and social context. Students will show appropriate communication and organization of ideas in order to convey their message. Through the exploration of these areas of study students will foster a sensitivity and open-mindedness to various cultural aspects of the German speaking world. The IB exam will be taken in May of the second year.
 
 
9051B/9052B  IB GERMAN B SL/HL II

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB German I
• Grade: 12
• Year/ 1 credit
• Weighted Grading

 
IB German II is a continuation of IB German I and is the second year of the program.  It is designed for students who want to become global citizens proficient in a language other than their mother tongue(s).  This is the second year of the course.  The objective is to help students progress in German proficiency in the primary language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking.  There will be emphasis on cultural awareness, interpersonal interaction, history, literature, authentic communication, and student involvement in the discovery of language concepts.

The students will be assessed via language, cultural interaction, and message.  In the language component, students will learn to navigate the language system, both written and oral, with increasing accuracy.  Students will discover cultural interactions using a variety of authentic resources such as texts, media, technology, and realia.  As a result they will learn to select language that is appropriate to the cultural and social context.  Students will show appropriate communication and organization of ideas in order to convey their message.  Through the exploration of these areas of study students will foster sensitivity and open mindedness to various cultural aspects of the German speaking world.  The internal assessments will be completed in February and March and the IB exam will be taken in May.

1170F        Concepts, Issues, and Field Experience in Education  

• Grades 11, or 12
• 1 elective credit for Bay Port, 3 college credits at UWGB

This course teaches the practical skills and dispositions needed to work effectively with children, teachers, staff, and administrators in in various K-12 learning environments and will help students begin thinking in new and informed ways about teaching, learning, and the profession. Successful completion earns students 3 college credits at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, transferable to any university program. This course is instructed through in class, in the field, and online instruction. To meet this off-campus expectation, students must have reliable transportation and parent/guardian permission to travel during the school day.

 

Mindful U

• Prerequisite: None
• Grades 10, 11 or 12
• Semester/.5 credit

Mindfulness is paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. Practicing mindfulness decreases stress and anxiety, increases attention, improves interpersonal relationships and strengthens compassion. In this course, you will learn how to engage in self-care and self-compassion to enhance your overall well-being, feel more centered in difficult situations, and find new ways to cope with anxiety, stress, and challenging emotions.