Cleveland Public Schools

Class Membership

Membership in a class is determined by the number of units of credit the student has on record. Six (6) units are required to be a sophomore, twelve (12) units to be a junior, and nineteen (19) to be a senior. A student must have eleven (11) units to attend vo-tech school. A student must have five (5) units to order a class ring. A student must have eighteen (18) before being permitted to have the senior picture taken. A student must attend class meetings according to class membership.

Class Requirements: Article V, Section C - 5&6

All students enrolled in Cleveland High School are required to take five courses each trimester. These courses may include concurrent enrollment. Students entering Cleveland High School in grades 9 through 12 from private schools may not accredited by the State Department of Education.

Grading System	Grading Scale
The Cleveland High School grading system is a letter grade, 4-point system. A = 4 points, superior; B = 3 points, above average; C = 2 points, average; D = 1 point, below average; F = no points, failing. All grades recorded in permanent record files will be a letter grade and will disregard plus or minus signs.	A: 90-100
	B: 80-89
	C: 70-79
	D: 60-69
	F: 50-59


Course Descriptions
Agri Science	Art	Band	Business	Choir
English	Fine Arts	Foreign Language	Social Studies	Library Science
Math	Physical Education	Science	Family & Consumer Science

Agriculture Science

Agri-Science I

This course is designed to introduce the student to basic principles of production agriculture, leadership and entrepreneurial development and record keeping. These basic skills are taught through a variety of learning situations involving classroom instruction, laboratory, shop, outdoor lab, and FFA activities. Hands on decision making strategies will prepare students to make career decisions in agriculture. This course is a prerequisite for all other Agri-science classes.

Biotechnology in Agriculture (Applied Biology)

Biotechnology in Agriculture is a lab science course and students who complete the course successfully will receive credit as such. The course will include hands on experiments to help students learn about DNA, genetic engineering and how biotechnology is being applied in plant and animal science and microbial fermentation. The ethical, financial and environmental impacts of biotechnology will also be addressed. As with any course in Agricultural Education, active FFA membership and SAE development are considered an integral portion.

AG Mechanics I

Students taking Ag Mechanics must pass a shop safety test with a 100%. Subject matter will include a minimal amount of classroom work with a majority of the time spent working on the basic skills of arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting and gas welding with a hands-on experience in the shop. Each student will be an FFA member and develop an SAE program.

AG Mechanics II

Students will work on more extensive shop projects. The more comprehensive AG mechanics applications of project design and construction will be discussed in the classroom. Shop work will primarily involve project construction. Each student will be an FFA member and will develop an SAE program.

Animal Science I

This course is designed to develop competencies in Animal Science. Concepts in animal breeding, reproduction, nutrition, and selection will be major areas of emphasis. Those students completing this course can elect to take Animal Science II and take a competency exam for a career portfolio and college credit. Each student will be an FFA member and develop an SAE program.

Natural Resources

Curriculum emphasizes the principles and processes involved in conserving and/or improving natural resources such as air, water, land, wildlife, habitat, forestry, and energy for economic and recreational purposes. Competencies also include the establishment, management, and operation of land for recreational purposes.

Art

Art I: Drawing

Discussion and problems involving the Elements and Principles of Art. Concentration on pencil drawing techniques. Frequent references to Art History and Famous artists. Portfolio required.

Art II

Continuation of problems introduced in Art I: Drawing. Expansion of art media: colored pencil, paint, pen and ink, and chalk. Involved participation in Art History and study of famous artists. Portfolio required.

Art III / IV

Create original works of art with a variety of art media from observation, memory, and imagination both two and three dimensional. Analyze works of art using correct art vocabulary. Art history study. Advanced portfolio required. Art Show submission required.

Pottery

Introduction to hand built and wheel thrown techniques. Study of clay functions and properties. Learn vocabulary, glazing, and firing techniques. Assigned and individual work required.

Band

Band is a performance oriented class concentrating primarily on marching banc activities in the fall, and concert banc activities during the winter and spring months. Instruction is offered on the bands various musical instruments and related visual auxiliary equipment. There are numerous required rehearsals and performances outside regular school hours.

Business

Keyboarding

The purpose of the Keyboarding course is to enable the students to develop typewriter keyboard mastery and to develop basic typewriting skills and techniques for both personal and occupational use

Business English

This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of business communications skills and describes the impact on communications psychology, human relations, and technology on these skills. Students will start to improve their general word skills and study how mastery of grammar, punctuation, and style can make a difference between effective and ineffective communication. They will also develop written and oral communication skills and learn how to apply these skills and talents toward getting a job.

Computer Applications I

This course will introduce students to the basic skills, principles, technology, and attitude necessary for success in today’s fast paced business world. Students will receive comprehensive training in a number of business applications using Microsoft Office XP suite, which includes Word, Excel, and power point.

Computer Applications II

This course is designed to provide advanced skills for second trimester computer applications students. Students will receive comprehensive raining in a number of business applications using the Microsoft Office XP Suite, which includes Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Publisher. Not only will students learn to use these programs individually but as an integrated software packet.

Accounting I

Accounting One enables students to acquire principles and concepts necessary to have a basic understanding of the total accounting system. The first trimester course includes a comprehensive study of accounting, including chapters on how to journalize and post closing entries, and prepare a post-closing trial balance through using the accounting electronic learning center, Peachtree accounting software, spreadsheet templates, QuickBooks, and business simulations

Accounting II

Accounting Two provides students and opportunity to acquire a deeper knowledge of accounting to increase technical competence and improve understandings of business activities needed to maintain and interpret financial records for efficient management through using the accounting electronic learning center, Peachtree accounting software, spreadsheet templates, QuickBooks, and business simulations.

Career Exploration

This class is for students who are on the verge of making educational decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. Students will use the textbook and do activities to help them learn about themselves, the world of work, and the importance of education. They will learn to make decisions, improve their basic skills, and develop positive attitudes. Students will cover each of the 15 Career Clusters developed by the U.S. Office of Education so that students may explore descriptions of numerous occupations, the career outlook, skills, training, and experience

Computer Fundamentals

This course will provide students with the fundamental concepts, principles, and ideas needed to understand how business is operated and managed in a rapidly changing global environment, which is needed for success in careers in business related fields. This course also provides job readiness skills and soft skills that are critical for success in any workplace setting.

Web Design I

In this course, students will create and modify web sites. Students will become familiar with principals of proper design and graphic layouts by using a variety of website creation tools and software such as Dream weaver, Microsoft Office XP, Publisher, and Flash.

Web Design II

Students will work in cooperation with school organizations, teachers, and administrators in the planning, development, and daily maintenance of a CHS web site. Students will gain valuable “real-word” skills in communications, teamwork, and technology while sharpening their proficiency in academics

Graphic Design

Students will work with the Adobe Creative Suite, utilizing programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Flash to create graphics for the web and print.

Choir

Concert Choir

The choir studies music theory (harmony) and sight-singing so each student will be knowledgeable about the music they sing (recognizing sharps, flats, lines and spaces, staff, scales, how they are made and used), and become skillful sight-singers (reading music never seen before correctly the first time). The choir gives fall, winter, and spring concerts, participates in district and state contests, Tri-State contest, and other various activities, and once every three or four years participates in a national choir festival out of state.

English

English I

This course engages students in an in-depth study of Greek, British, Roman, and American Literature with an emphasis on writing about the selections. Grammar, Composition, Analogies, and Vocabulary are also emphasized in this course

English II

This course continues the study of vocabulary, spelling, usage, and punctuation; syntactic structures for improvement of sentences; the writing process to develop paragraphs and multi-paragraphs and multi-paragraph papers (introduction, thesis statement, main body, and conclusion; short story, poetry, novel, drama, epic, legend, and biography; reading and thinking skills related to knowledge, application and analysis of literary genre, terminology and analysis).

English III

Focus on essay writing and literature analysis with emphasis on American literature and non-fiction. Similar content to other English III classes but with a heavier reading and writing load for college preparation.

AP English III

English IV

Students in English IV will engage in a chronological study of British literature. Not only will students review grammar and composition concepts, but they will also write a research paper.

AP English IV

Focus on British literature and modern classics with an emphasis on literary techniques and essay writing. AP English IV has heavier reading and writing requirements than English IV.

Introduction to Literature

World Literature includes representative voices from many corners of the world and many cultures. The study of various cultures through World Literature will allow students to extend their world views and take important steps toward becoming informed, responsible thinkers and citizens.

Reading Innovations

Reading innovations is a class that helps students increase their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. It also helps students develop study skills for content classes that require reading.

Yearbook

Students will master all aspects of yearbook including layout, design, photography, copy writing, computer programs, advertising, billing procedures, and organizational skills.

Writing for Publications

Students will learn to use a computer desktop publishing to create the school newspaper. Students may also write articles for other publications (Cleveland American, and/or other publications or contests).

American Folklore

American Folklore is the study of traditional customs, superstitions, beliefs, tales, legends, songs, recipes, dialects, and medicinal cures of different regions of the United States.. Including the Northeast Coast, South Louisiana, Appalachian Mountains, The Southwest, Pennsylvania Amish and Alaska. Studies will include: pirate lore, mountain folklore, ghost stories, old wives’ tales, origins of superstitions, American Indian customs, as well as crafts, recipes and music from each region

Speech

This course is designed to improve communication skills. Students will understand and demonstrate the vocabulary, techniques, and skills of communication for a variety of purposes: persuasion, oral interpretation, and pantomime; conduct independent research, critically analyze material gathered, and synthesize this material into an organized presentation; utilize library recourses to find original material, which will encompass a variety of genres; provide positive and constructive feedback after watching other students perform their individual events. This class will also include improvisation, monologues, mock trial, guest speakers, shot play performance and attendance.

ACT Prep

Students will explore test-taking strategies; learn the vocabulary words for the ACT test; take practice tests in all areas presented on the ACT test (English, Science Reasoning, Reading, and Math); review general rules of grammar, science, and math; practice a variety of reading strategies; research colleges and ACT requirements, and attend an ACT seminar

Speech - College Prep

This course is modeled after a college Speech class. Students will prepare a minimum of four speeches and deliver them to the class. Included in those speeches are an oral interpretation, informative speech, persuasive speech, and a special occasion speech. Students will understand logical fallacy and be able to recognize it in advertisement and political speeches. Students will study well-known speakers and analyze their speeches. Students will work on voice projection, tone, and pacing, as well as pronunciation and enunciation. Students will do television commercials and publish their speeches by presenting to an audience.

Fine Arts

Humanities

Fine Arts is the study of basic concepts relating to visual art and music. This includes identifying national and world collections of art, analyzing interrelationships of the elements and principles of design, and art appreciation. The knowledge of the variety of music, musical terminology, and listening, singing and or playing instruments will be covered in this class

Drama

This course is an introduction to theater. Students will study the Greek theater and read one Greek play, a Shakespearean play (Hamlet), and a variety of modern plays. Students will take part in class performances, assume acting/directing roles, and write original one-act plays.

Contemporary Dance

Students will learn the basic techniques of modern dance as well as the history and skills of choreography. Information will include multicultural dance, activities, and elements of self-expression through dance and choreographed movement.

Cleveland Outdoor Leadership Skills (C.O.L.S.)

This course involves the study and application of knowledge and skills common to most outdoor activities and ways in which such skills can be integrated in school and in daily life. Instruction begins with the subjects and material most familiar to students and then expands each week to finally reach those skills and situations that students are least familiar with and least prepared to handle. Subjects include but are not limited to: Grilling/cookouts, beach activities, games, travel, basic ‘need-to-know’, bottle fishing, practical outdoor knots, camping, map and compass, hiking, backpacking, cooking, national & flag knowledge, first aid, sheltering strategies, outdoor emergencies, safety procedures, minimal impact techniques, and outdoor team building.

Foreign Language

Spanish I

Spanish I is an introduction to the Spanish language and Hispanic Culture. This class focuses on developing speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills in Spanish.

Spanish II

A continuation of Spanish I. This course continues to focus on developing the skills needed to proficient in Spanish.

Social Studies

Oklahoma History/United States Government

Consists of nine weeks of study in Oklahoma History and nine weeks in United States Government, Oklahoma History will cover intra-cultural contributions from pre-historic to presents including explorations, Indian cultures, homesteading, and the statehood. U.S. Government will cover principles, structure, processor and functions of the United States federal government.

United States History I

This courses cover history in America ns from the revolution War to pre- World War II.

United States History II/World Geography

The course consists of nine weeks of United States history covering World War II to present. World geography will be a nine weeks course covering the physical earth and its atmosphere, landforms, the oceans and formation of our current regions.

World History

World History is a comprehensive history of the world designed to give students an understanding of the past in order to help them understand their own times.

Psychology

The study of human and animal behavior. This class covers information about the human mind. The brain and how it works with the body. Human development from birth to old age is also covered. How do people learn and what makes people do what they do? How to have a healthy personality and what can happen if people are psychologically unhealthy

Sociology

An inquiry into the nature of society and the foundations of group life, including institutions, with a broad presentation of the basic social change processes

Current Issues

Current Issues is a course that allows students to use inter-disciplinary techniques to better understand the world around them. This is accomplished through many different scholastic activities. Students are required to watch the news and read the newspaper daily. Student led discussions about the relevant stories on a global, national, or local level occur in every class period. Group and individual projects help students to analyze the news and predict trends as well as the uniqueness of the everyday stories of their world. The objective of Current Issues is to enlighten students to history in the making.

Colonial America/American Revolution

tudents will understand the development of colonies in North America, British success in North America, and understand the factors and events that led to American independence. Students will also be able to explain why the colonies were no longer dependent upon England and how they were able to defeat the British.

World War II Literature, Film, and Arts

This class will explore a variety of WWII fiction, non fiction, music, art and film creations. Activities will also include guest speakers, class discussions, and student creations of their own WWII music, art, writing, computer, and/or film tributes.

Library Science

Student Library Assistant

The student will perform service for the whole school by helping keep the library in good order: Shelve materials, mend, index videos, type lists, and process new materials. Aides also Xerox for teachers. Never any homework.

Math

Algebra I

Algebra I is a basic algebra course for students with little or no previous algebra background, Included topics are number sense/algebraic operations, functions and relations, geometry/measurement with an algebraic context, and data analysis, statistics and probability.

Algebra II

A course for students that have successfully completed Algebra I. A study of number systems/algebraic operation, functions, and relationship, data analysis, statistics, and probability.

Math of Finance

Math of Finance is a course designed to apply math to real life situations. A few topics that will be covering are balancing checkbooks, calculating salaries, investing, paying taxes, etc. The goal is to give the student the tools to help them make the most of the money they earn. This course may be taken in place of Algebra II, but will not count toward the required math credits for college admissions.

Geometry

A course for students that have successfully completed Algebra I. A study of logical reasoning, properties, coordinate geometry, angels and triangles.

Trigonometry

A one block course which begins with techniques of mathematical analysis including graphing, graph translations, and the study of periodic behavior. The class concludes with a study of periodic and plane trigonometry including: development of trigonometric functions and their graphs, applications of trigonometry to solving figures including area and volume, trigonometric identities, polar coordinates and polar graphing. Time permitting; the class will explore sequences and series, advanced matrix operations, probability and statistics, and introduction to limits. This course is a pre-requisite to calculus.

Advanced Placement Calculus

A one year course which includes the curriculum of the first semester of college calculus from numerical, algebraic and graphical points of view. The courses includes studies of: Functions, graphs, limits, derivatives and rates of change, anti-derivations, integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, techniques and applications of anti- differentiation, and numerical approximations to definite integrals. Students completing the course will be eligible to take the Advanced Placement examinations to qualify for college credit.

Physical Education

Physical Education helps promote lifetime leisure activists. The students begin each class time with a starching routine followed by a run. They will then start the activity of the day, with each unit usually lasting 2 weeks. The activities are games that can be played though there lifetime.

Weight Training

Weight Training is designed to give the student s the knowledge of the weight room and different routines to workout. The students are taught the proper way to lift as well as the safety aspects in the weight room. A good stretching routine at the beginning of class limbers the students to help keep the flexibility to the growing muscles.

Science

Physical Science

Physical science is the study of matter and energy. The following topics will be investigated: Classifications and Reactions of matter, Energy Transfer and Use, Simple Machines, Change of State, and Laws of motion.

Biology I

The primary objective is to provide knowledge of the basic concepts and principles of Biology, the call, diversity, energy transformation, complimentary of organisms and their ecosystems, control and regulation, along with form and function.

Chemistry

A rigorous course covering the nature of matter, chemical reactions, molar relationships and the Periodic Chart. Heat and Organic chemistry are also discussed. A grade of B or better in recommended. Chemistry is a LAB SCIENCE with up to 3 labs per week.

Anatomy and Physiology

This course begins with the structure and the function of the cell, and how it reacts to human biological processes. This course will have up to one lab per week. The squeamish need not apply.

Biology II

A course reviewing the basics of Biology I and developing them in more depth. Includes cell theory, the chemistry of life, plant and animal collections, and environmental study. This course will involve a lot of independent study.

Physics

A course covering the laws governing force acceleration, motion, and gravity as well as matter, energy, and relativity. A LAB science. Good math skills needed.

Family and Consumer Science

Single Survival

Skills for living as a teen and young adult are covered and strengthened in this course. Included are the study of: relationships, career plans, homes, clothing, cooking, nutrition, shopping skills, and the observation of preschool children in the class room.

Marriage and Children

In this course building a good marriage through relations hip skill development and decision making is emphasized. The second half of the course in about pregnancy/birth with a study of each stage of childhood. Students learn good parenting career related skills.

Money Management/Food Science

Money Skills needed at home and in business are covered in a practical class. Cooking and nutrition with scientific application is also covered in this course

Clothing and Interior Design

The clothing business, wardrobe plans, and sewing skill are emphasized in the course. Students will earn to sew. Students will also study: home selection, finance, decorating, landscape, and architecture.

Family Living

Living single and in families, setting up your household, banking skills, healthy mean preparation, budgeting, career planning, and money decisions for adults are covered in this course.