GRADE(S) 11-12: Marketing I Course750 1 credit
An elective for any student interested in marketing or business management as a career. Time is spent studying business mathematics, marketing fundamentals, consumer motivation, techniques for selling, techniques for advertising, business systems, customer services, and communications.
GRADE 12: Marketing II Course751 1 credit Prerequisite Marketing I
A continuation of Marketing I. Students will learn about merchandising information, design stages, advertising and sales promotions, and visual merchandising. They will also explore how global trade issues, economics of distribution, ethics, and various business principles affect marketing in the real world.
GRADE 12: On The Job Training – OJT Course755 1 credit* Prerequisite must be concurrently enrolled in Marketing II or Accounting I/II
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Students will gain workplace and career-readiness skills. Students are expected to obtain a job that allows them to work at least part of their weekly hours prior to 4pm to qualify for OJT and facilitate observation. Students will be released from school at a time dependent upon the number of other credits required for graduation.
* The typical credit value is 1; the minimum average of 15 hours per week. The number of additional credits will be reflected in the amount of time on the job.
MATHEMATICS
GRADE(S) 9-12: Algebra 1 Connections Course-411-9th 1 credit Course-431-10th-12th
This course is an algebra course which involves an investigation of fundamental algebraic concepts including: solving multi-step equations and inequalities, graphing equalities and
inequalities, factoring polynomials, solving complex equations, exploring functions and radical, etc. Students may investigate these and many topics through a discovery learning type setting in which students may work in small groups.
9th grade students take Course 411. All others take course 431. (Keystone Algebra)
GRADE(S) 9-12: Geometry Connections Course 412-9th 1 credit Course-432-10th-12th
Prerequisite: Algebra I Connections
This course emphasizes the development of geometric concepts. Students work in small cooperative groupings for the purpose of experimenting with a variety of concrete models so that ideas and concepts will form lasting geometric skills. Geometry Connections will also heavily borrow from Algebra I applying many concepts already developed, in order to form new learning.
The topics of Geometry Connections are; geometric transformations, fundamentals of line angles and plane figures, Pythagorean Theorem, areas of triangles and quadrilaterals, logical proof, trigonometric ratios, properties and congruency of triangles, polygons, circles, volumes and surface area of solids, and geometric constructions.
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GRADE(S) 9-12: Algebra II Connections Course-413-9th 1 credit Course-433-10th-12th
Prerequisite: Students must have taken and successfully completed both Geometry Connections and Algebra Connections.
This course emphasizes the extension of algebraic concepts developed in Algebra I Connections and geometry Connections, as well as new algebraic concepts. Students work in small cooperative groupings for the purpose of experimenting with a variety of concrete models so that ideas and concepts will form lasting skills.
The topics of Algebra 2 Connections are aligned to the Pennsylvania Core and include: equations and inequalities, linear relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic functions and relations, polynomials and polynomial functions, inverse and radical functions and relations, exponential and logarithmic functions and relations, and rational functions and relations.
9th grade students take course 413. All others take course 433.
Algebra 2 Standard-Based Course-457 1 credit
This course emphasizes the extension of algebraic concepts developed in Algebra I Connections. This course will investigate fundamental mathematical topics from Algebra I and Algebra II standards issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and aligned with the Keystone standards.
Analysis Connections Course-434 1 credit
Multiplier 1.1 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Connections
This course emphasizes the extension of algebraic concepts developed in the previous Connections courses. This is a traditional pre-calculus course to provide the necessary background for future study of higher level mathematics.
Throughout Analysis the twelve basic families of functions are studied in depth. Students learn how to analyze graphs and how to model real world applications using the various
functions. Units of study include: polynomial, power, rational, exponential, logistic, logarithmic, and trig functions. Students are also introduced to calculus where limits, derivatives, and
integrals are also studied.
Statistics Course-453 1 credit
Multiplier 1.1 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Connections
This course provides introductory topics and concepts in statistics. Statistical methods will be used to solve real-world problems. Students will explore, summarize, and display data; design surveys and experiments; use probability to understand random behavior; make
inferences about populations by looking at samples from those populations; and make inferences about the effect of treatments from designed experiments.
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GRADE 12: AP Statistics (online) Course-1061 1 credit
Multiplier 1.2 AP Statistics gives students hands-on experience collecting, analyzing, graphing, and interpreting real-world data. They will learn to effectively design and analyze research studies by reviewing and evaluating real research examples taken from daily life. The next time they hear the results from another poll or study, they will know whether the results are valid. As the art of drawing conclusions from imperfect data and the science of real world uncertainties, statistics plays an important role in many fields. The equivalent of an introductory college-level course, AP Statistics prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in science, sociology, medicine, engineering, political science, geography, and business.
This course has been authorized by the College Board to use the AP designation.
GRADE(S) 11-12: College Algebra (with College in the High School) 1 credit
Course-441 Multiplier 1.2
Prerequisite: Placement through the College Testing and completion of Algebra 2 with a grade of B or higher.
This is a course in College Algebra I. Students who qualify through the ACCUPLACER Test and successfully complete this course will earn the student three (3) college credits through Harrisburg Area Community College. Students who do not qualify through the ACCUPLACER Test and successfully complete this course will earn one high school math credit only.
The course extends Algebra 2 topics and how these skills are applied such as: operations with exponents, radicals, and solutions of linear and quadratic equations.
This course will then progress through the study of functions, solving and graphing linear, quadratic, polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic equations, and then solving systems of equations. The topics will be taught with problem solving and application as the emphasis. Solving realistic problems using information and technological tools (graphing calculators and computers) will help engage students in the learning process.
Advanced Placement Calculus Course-451 1 credit
Multiplier 1.2 Prerequisite - C or higher in Analysis Connections
Advanced placement calculus is offered to those students who wish to pursue college- level calculus while still in high school. The course is designed to acquaint students with the concepts of limit, derivatives, and integrals. The course also prepares the students for the advanced placement exam in calculus.
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MUSIC
GRADE(S) 9-12: Concert Band Course-929 0.5 credits
Course-933 1 credit
This is the curricular performing group for the LHS instrumentalist. During the first semester, the concert band curriculum is geared towards improvement of ensemble skills, individual instrumental technique and applications to the concert band.
During the second semester, the band explores concert literature of both popular and festival nature. Weekly sectionals are scheduled during the year to assist instrumentalists on an individual and section level. Members of the concert band are encouraged to participate in the extracurricular marching band program.
GRADE(S) 9-12: Concert Choir Course-928 0.5 credits
Course-932 1 credit
Concert Choir is for students in grades 9-12 who wish to further their knowledge of the vocal music art form. The Concert Choir prepares music from a variety of genres and time periods in order to perform four mandatory performances throughout the school year. Students are required to rehearse every day throughout the week for a full credit. A quarterly singing test, written midterm and final are also required of all students. Any student wishing to be a member of the high school show choir Voices of Thunder must be a member of the ensemble.
GRADE(S) 11-12: Music Theory I Course-930 1 credit
Music theory is offered to all students in grades 11 and 12 that wish to further their musical education beyond Concert Band and Concert Choir. The Music Theory program will allow opportunities for the student to explore how music is created and respond to a variety of styles of music with expressiveness promoting a lifelong participation and enjoyment of music. Students will learn the fundamentals of music writing, composition, critical listening, music history while learning how music integrates into other subject areas. Students should have a strong background in music and must have the instructor’s approval to schedule Music Theory. Students not in grades 11 and 12 must have instructor approval before scheduling Music Theory.
GRADE 12: Music Theory II Course-931 1 credit
Music Theory II is offered to all students in grade 12 that wish to further their musical education beyond Concert Band and Choir. The Music Theory program will allow opportunities for students to explore how music is created, and how to express musical ideas in their own creations. Students will continue to build upon the concepts introduced in Music Theory I while concentrating on creating original compositions by both traditional and modern technological means. Students must have satisfactorily completed Music Theory I and have the instructor’s approval to schedule Music Theory II.
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