ART EXPLORATORY (1
credit) OPEN
This is a basic art class
for students in grades 9-12.
It will cover much of the Art I curriculum but in a student-friendly
format. Students who are unsure
about their interest and/or ability in art are encouraged to register for this
offering. Many art forms and
mediums will be explored.
ART I ( 1 credit) GRADES 9 and 10
This course is for students who have a genuine interest in art. It
will introduce the student to art principles as well as art history. The art
history component will be introduced through slides, video and reading.
Students will work with a broad range of media in order to develop problem
solving through experimentation and materials investigation approaches to
visual problem solving through experimentation and materials investigation.
Students will work on projects that involve painting, ceramics, printmaking,
sculpture, and drawing. Students are expected to participate in class
discussions and to express opinions.
DRAWING AND PAINTING ( ½
credit)
GRADES
10-12
This course is for students who are willing to experiment with
different approaches to drawing and painting. Weekly assignments and challenges will be presented and may
include landscapes, figure drawing and projects based on the work of famous
artists. This class will start
with basic skills and techniques and build to more complex problems. You do not need to have a lot of
experience to take this class, but you must be willing to experiment, keep and
open mind and do your best. Be
prepared to get paint on your clothes.
CERAMICS/ SCULPTURE ( ½ credit)
GRADES 10-12
A class for students who like to build
and don't mind getting messy.
Learn to hand-build with clay and to work on the potter's wheel. Make functional or decorative objects
and the glazing techniques that will make them visual exciting.
ART II (1 credit)
GRADES 10-12
During the first semester, students will
experiment with fabric design, enameling, painting, clay, collage and wire
sculpture. These materials will be
presented in three-week blocks.
In the second semester, students will work independently, selecting two
or three areas of concentration for the remainder of the year. Prerequisite: Art I or teacher
permission
ART 111 (1 credit)
GRADES 11-12
Students will work with teacher to
develop long-term projects on which they will work each semester. Students in Art 111 should be well
acquainted with the Art room and familiar with available materials and areas of
concentration.
INDEPENDENT ART AND PORTFOLIO
This class is for self-motivated students
recommended by the teacher.
Emphasis will be on independent work in which the student will cultivate
their strongest points. A project
out-line will be developed with the teacher and the student will be expected to
present a portfolio illustrating his/her project at the end of each quarter. Prerequisite:
Teacher permission
BAND (1 credit)
OPEN
Band includes students in grades 9
through 12. This group plays a
variety of music from marches to rock tunes. We also study music theory and history. We play at basketball games, perform a
minimum of two concerts, and participate in the Memorial Day parade. Students wishing to participate must
have played one of the following instruments for at least one year: flute,
clarinet, sax, trumpet, trombone, percussion, French horn, bassoon, tuba. Students who wish to play other
instruments must contact the band director.
JAZZ BAND OPEN
This group is a 'by-audition only'
performance group. Rehearsals are
generally one night a week and last two hours. We play a minimum of two concerts, participate in the
District and State Jazz Festivals, and play for special events by
invitation. Instrumentation for
Jazz Band: trumpet, trombone, sax, percussion, bass and lead guitars, and keyboard. Students wishing to audition must have
played their instrument at least two years.
MUSIC APPRECIATION OPEN
This class is open to any student interested
in learning more about music. Although intended as an academic analysis of the
history of music, various types of music styles, and investigation of the
biographies of the world’s talented composers and musicians, students
will also be able to learn about criteria for effective performance by
entertainers around the world.
WORD PROCESSING ( 1 credit)
GRADES
9-12
This is a hands-on course designed for
both business and college bound students.
Upon successful completion, the student has the essentials of typing and
word processing. Students will work with IBM compatible computers, master the
art of touch typing, become proficient with a word processing program, and
learn to correctly format tables, memos, letters and reports. Speed, as well as accuracy, is
important, and students are evaluated on their competence in both speed and
production work through the use of assignments, speed reports, and tests. Written communication skills are
reinforced. Successful
completion of this course meets the computer literacy requirement.
BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (1
credit)
GRADES
10-12
This course presents beginning through intermediate features of
Microsoft Office 97, including the WebTop Publishing feature. Students get hands-on instruction using
Windows 98, Word 97—word processing, Excel 97--spreadsheet, Access 97--database
and PowerPoint 97--presentation, along with training using the Internet as a
tool for business applications. This is a hands-on, project-oriented
course. Prerequisite:
Keyboarding/Word Processing.
ACCOUNTING I (1 credit)
GRADES
10-12
Students in accounting learn to journalize transactions, post to
ledger accounts, and make end of the fiscal period financial statements, as
well as analyze profit and loss statements and other financial data. The
operation of the school store provides realistic practice and strengthens
skills associated with the curriculum. Students become familiar with both
manual and automated accounting techniques.
ACCOUNTING II (1 credit) GRADES 11-12
Accounting II reinforces the fundamentals
learned in Accounting I and includes Partnership Accounting for a Merchandising
Business and Corporate Accounting
for a Merchandising Business. Adjusting and closing entries, end-of-fiscal
period statements, special journals, un-collectable accounts, depreciation,
notes, accrued revenue and expense, dividends, voucher systems and inventory
systems are covered in this course. Automated accounting applications are
covered and the operation of the school store provides realistic practice and
strengthens skills associated with the curriculum. Prerequisite: Accounting I
DESKTOP PUBLISHING (1 credit)
GRADES
10-12
Desktop Publishing is a hands-on,
project-oriented course, which runs concurrent with Advanced Desktop
Publishing. Students gain real
life skills by operating a publishing business for the school and the
community. Students are provided
with experience in creating advertisements, calendars, flyers, greeting cards
and invitations, newsletters, business forms, business cards and other business
publications. PageMaker, Microsoft
Publisher, and PhotoShop are the major software programs used in developing
skills in layout and design work.
Web page design using FrontPage and Microsoft Publisher is
introduced. Prerequisite: Keyboarding/Word Processing
ADVANCED DESKTOP PUBLISHING (1 credit)
GRADES 11-12
This course is
“100% hands-on” designed to give the students the opportunity to
run a publishing business and runs concurrently with Desktop Publishing. Students in Advanced Desktop Publishing
use the skills they learned in Desktop Publishing to publish work for the
school and community. These
students should be creative, dedicated and ambitious people who can work as a
team with each other and with the beginning Desktop Publishing students. State of the art technology is used to
provide an important service to the school and community. Desktop Publishing students are
responsible for maintaining the school web site, school newsletter, and
publications on the Maine Learning Results and much, much more. Whether you are planning to enter the
job market or pursue a post-secondary edeucation, your application skills will
be a great asset. Prerequisite: Desktop Publishing
COMPUTER GRAPHICS (1 credit)
GRADES 9-12
Computer Graphics is a
digital imaging course. It is a
hands-on, project-oriented course designed for students who have an interest in
both computers and art. Students
will use the computer, scanner and digital camera to explore new possibilities
of electronic media and art using digital imaging, graphics and the
Internet. Adobe PhotoShop,
FrontPage and Microsoft Publisher will be used.
ADVANCED COMPUTER GRAPHICS (1 credit)
GRADES 9-12
Develop a Presence on
the Web. This course is the study
of the tools necessary to provide Internet content. Graphics will be created using Adobe PhotoShop and students
will use FrontPage, Publisher and HTML to create Web pages. This is a hands-on course designed for
students to use their creativity and have some freedom to express
themselves. Project oriented. Prerequisite: Computer Graphics
MULTIMEDIA (1 credit)
GRADES 11-12
This course is a hands-on,
project-based course, which will allow students to use a variety of multimedia
software. Students are exposed to
a wide spectrum of applications, that may open doors to careers in
illustration, advertising, television, animation and/or entertainment. For art students, Computer Graphics is
the media of the future and the world of virtual reality. The student and the teacher will
individually determine the final project.
Projects developed in this course would be excellent for inclusion in an
electronic student portfolio. Prerequisite: Graphics
CONSUMER MATH (1 credit) GRADES
11-12
Consumer Mathematics is a comprehensive
course focusing on consumer applications of mathematics. The course begins with reviewing the
basics section, which includes: basic addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, fractions, decimals and percentages. Emphasis is placed on the ability of students to perform
these basic skills without the use of the calculator. Real world applications,
which include, but are not limited to:
payroll, banking, budgeting, purchasing, taxes, investments and building
are covered in this course.
SCHOOL TO WORK (1 or 2 credits)
GRADES
11-12
Philosophy: We
believe career preparation will help students acquire the basic skills and
attitudes for successful entry to the world of work. We believe it will teach
students to be effective career managers, to acknowledge their strengths and to
address their weaknesses. Guided by self-assessment and personal career
interests, students will integrate school and work-based experiences to develop
their career goals. Once career goals have been determined, students will
monitor their progress and make necessary modifications, guided by staff of the
School-to-Work Program.
The School-to-Work
Program of Deer Isle Stonington High School will expose students to the work
setting of jobs to assist them in making decisions about future career
directions and occupations. The process will involve investigating student
interests, values, beliefs, strengths and weaknesses in relation to the demands
and other characteristics of work environments. Through this program, students
will gain information by observing work being performed, talking with other
employees, experiencing the workday and actually performing hands-on work
experience under supervision.
BASIC ENGLISH 9-4 (1 credit) GRADE
9
This course is designed for students who
need more individualized and intensive studies of the basics of grammar,
composition, and reading comprehension.
Study and organizational skills are stressed. Students must have
recommendation.
ENGLISH 9-3 (1 credit) GRADE 9
This course is open to those students in
the freshman class who have not fully mastered the basic concepts of grammar,
composition, and reading comprehension necessary for success in the regular
high school curriculum. Emphasis
will be placed on developing ideas in written form, mastering reading skills,
and improving grammar skills, including punctuation.
ENGLISH 9-1, 9-2
(1 credit)
GRADE
9
This is a freshman level course that
should be taken by all students entering high school who are enrolled in
regular and upper level courses.
It is also a course that should be considered by students who are new to
the high school, and have not had grammar and composition in previous courses,
or whose first language is not English and who need help in becoming fluent and
knowledgeable in the English language. The course focuses on grammar. Students will review parts of speech,
then move on through sentence structure, and finally, the use of clauses and
phrases. Another focus is writing
and reading. Composition will emphasize expository writing in
order to prepare students for writing in other subject area courses.
ENGLISH 10-3 (1 credit)
GRADE 10
This course is designed for those students in tenth grade who have
not mastered the basic concepts of grammar and composition necessary for
success in the college high school curriculum. This course will help students to acquire those basic
skills, as well as furthering their abilities in note taking, studying,
reading, vocabulary building, spelling and other key skills essential to
mastery in all disciplines.
ENGLISH 10-2 (1
credit)
GRADE
10
This course offers a study of the four genres: novel/short story;
drama; poetry; and non-fiction.
Meeting the requirements of the curriculum in both grammar and syntax,
the course allows the student not only to acquire new skills but also to
utilize those skills in writing expository pieces. Student's working vocabulary skills are
reinforced by weekly quizzes.
ENGLISH 10-1 (1 credit)
GRADE
10
This course offers not only a strong literature base in classics
such as Idylls of the Kings, Frankenstein, Divine Comedy, Antigone, and Macbeth, but also grammar. Students will read world literary
classics both as class assignments and outside reading. In writing, emphasis will be placed on
the literary essay. Grammar will be taught each class, giving students a strong
foundation in syntax and grammar skills, as well as methods to improve
structuring.
ENGLISH 11-3 (1 credit)
GRADE 11
This course is designed for those
students planning to attend technical colleges or to enter the work force. Grammar and composition skills will be
reviewed. Students will use literature relevant to Maine and the Island, such
as Country of the Pointed Firs and Travels with Charley. They will become proficient in speaking before groups
through oral presentations.
ENGLISH 11-2 (1 credit)
GRADE 11
American Literature will be studied in
this course. Writing is also an integral part of this class, using grammar and
composition skills already mastered and introducing new skills as needed. The
majority of written pieces will be expository. Expansion of student vocabulary
skills is reinforced by weekly quizzes. An outside reading component gives
students a greater awareness of the range of American writers.
ENGLISH 11-1, AMERICAN LITERATURE (1 credit) GRADE
11
This course is a survey of American
literature. Each literary period
is examined, showing its relation to United States and European history. Writing is an integral part of this
class, using grammar and
composition skills already mastered and introducing new skills as needed. The majority of written pieces will be
expository. Expansion of student
vocabulary skills is reinforced by weekly quizzes. An outside reading component
gives students a greater awareness of the range of American writers.
ENGLISH 12-3 Senior Skills English (1credit)
GRADE 12
This course is intended as a careful study of
reading comprehension and the mechanics of writing aimed at creating life-long
readers and effective communicators.
SENIOR ENGLISH (1 credit)
GRADE
12
Students explore literature while sharpening
their writing skills in preparation for careers and life on their own.
ENGLISH LITERATURE (1 credit)
GRADE
12
This course is a study of English
literature with an emphasis on the influence of history on literature. Improving writing and critical thinking
skills are the main focus.
Projects or research papers (one per ranking period) are required. Both written and oral presentations
should reflect college preparatory standards. An outside reading component gives students a greater
awareness of the range of English literature. It is recommended that students have completed World History
and maintained an 80 average in English 11-1.
SPEECH/DRAMA ( ½ credit for each semester) GRADES
10-12
A new offering for 2001-2002, this course
provides students with instruction for improved public speaking abilities
during the first semester. Many
interesting opportunities will be experienced during the semester that will
help students gain skills and confidence in speech. During the second semester
high school students will learn about drama and have opportunities to
participate in the development and presentation of performances at the
auditorium.
Family & Consumer
Sciences
BASIC LIVING SKILLS ( 1 credit) GRADE
9
The study of clothing, foods and
nutrition, relationships, housing and child development will provide students
with a general knowledge of everyday living requirements. The clothing section
includes: fashion and design elements, building a wardrobe, fabric and fibers,
choosing a pattern, pressing and sewing equipment, machine use, preparation for
sewing, construction of a simple garment, and clothing care. Nutrition and the
food pyramid are important topics studied in the foods unit. Weight control, food fads, meal planning
and service, table setting, shopping for food, kitchen equipment and safeties
are other areas covered. Childcare will be emphasized and practiced through a
preschool program for children ages 3-5.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT (1 credit) GRADES 10-12
Understanding children, as well as
childcare, is studied in this course.
The students learn why all children are different and how to accept them
as they are. The study of conception and birth lead to making plans for a baby
and its growth during the first year of life. The growth changes are charted from age 1-4. A preschool program is developed for
children ages 3-5. During this
time, the students work with the children and observe how they learn through
activities. Topics such as
discipline, spoiling, jealousy, rivalry and anger are discussed. Each student
takes on the role of a teacher for a week, planning lessons around a theme.
ON YOUR OWN (1 credit) GRADES
11-12
This elective course has been designed for juniors or
seniors. The curriculum is
designed to help students prepare for successful living on their own in today's
society. The major areas of study
include: Foods and Nutrition, Clothing, Housing and Home Furnishings,
Childbirth and Care, Job Preparation, Banking Services, Consumer Rights and
Responsibilities, Income Taxes, and Budgeting.
CREATIVE ARTS (1 credit)
GRADES
9-12
This course studies the life of the Amish
people. Small quilts or wall hangings are created using Amish colors, style,
and design. After they are pieced together on the sewing machine, they are hand
quilted to make them look authentic. Food is prepared from Amish recipes,
utilizing special ingredients and preparation methods.
FRENCH I (1 credit) OPEN
This course will focus on basic French
grammar and speech pattern, the study of life (including daily life and
customs, cooking, sports, and games) in France, French Canada, and the rest of
the French speaking world, with emphasis on learning by doing, tapes of native
speakers and French video. If you plan to take four years of foreign language,
you should take French. 50% in
French.
FRENCH II (1 credit)
10-12
This course will focus on a complete
grammar review emphasizing verb tenses and forms, reading and translating
French on an intermediate level, stressing conversational patterns and
vocabulary expansions, oral reading for correct pronunciation, French history,
Canadian and French short stories, and further study of French culture and
customs, undertaken chiefly in French. 75% in French.
Prerequisite: A passing grade in
French 1.
FRENCH III (1 credit) 11-12
This course is a study of French, which
expands on the basic knowledge of French, acquired in French II & I. The goal of French III is to make the
student relatively fluent in his/her use of French, be it in reading, writing,
listening or speaking. It should
be noted that 90% of this course is conducted in French, including some grammar
explanations. Therefore, any
student electing to take this course must be willing and prepared to work using
French as the language of communication. 90% in French
Prerequisite: A passing grade in
French II
FRENCH IV (1 credit)
11-12
This course is a study of French which
carries French III one step further.
The basic goal of French IV is to improve the student's ability to use
and understand French to a point where he/she can express his/her own ideas and
opinions orally or in writing with relative ease and accuracy. This course is suitable for anyone who
wants to continue to study French at a college level, or who simply wants to
become more fluent in his/her use of French. Any student electing to take this course should be prepared
to use French as the means of communication. 90-95% in French.
Prerequisite: Passing grade in French
III
SPANISH I (1 credit)
OPEN
This is the first year of a two-year program in the Spanish
language, which is appropriate for a student who desires to be exposed to a
foreign language and way of life.
Level one includes basic grammar study, Spanish pronunciation skills,
and a look at the Spanish way of life - with an emphasis on Latin America.
Videos, speakers, tapes, cooking, games, sports, music, traditions, etc. are
some of the items included in order to try to better understand this people and
culture. 50% in Spanish.
SPANISH II (1 credit)
GRADES 10-12
The students undertake a complete grammar review emphasizing verb
tenses and forms in order to be able to begin reading and translating Spanish
on an intermediate level.
Conversational patterns are stressed, as is vocabulary expansion. Oral reading with correct pronunciation
is also emphasized. The history of
Spain and Latin America, some Latin American short stories, and some typical
Spanish short stories, highlight the literature. Further study of Spanish culture and customs is also
undertaken, when possible, in Spanish II.
75% in Spanish. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Spanish I
The
Independent Study Program serves several purposes. First, a program is needed that allows students the freedom
to investigate areas of interest not offered in the school's curriculum. Second, most high school courses allow
a minimum of mobility for the student.
Independent Study allows students to plan and organize their own
courses. Third, students in the
program assume prime responsibility for learning, which helps them prepare them for life
outside high school.
The
program is open to all students in grades 11and 12. A student may study any topic he/she wishes, depending on
the availability of adult supervision.
Prerequisite: A passing
grade, an advisor and certified teacher qualified in the particular subject chosen. The advisor's role is to counsel the
student when the student wishes and/or needs advice and guidance. Each study project demands the
student's attention for a full semester, except in special cases of seniors who
have fulfilled their credit requirement for graduation.
Acceptance
into the program does not depend on past performances in normal high school
subjects. Instead, the Guidance
Counselor and the program’s faculty advisor interview each student
applying for a study project.
Acceptance depends on the student's sincerity and enthusiasm to work in
independent study and a required study project outline, which explains the
proposed project. The decision to
accept a student lies with the principal and faculty advisor on the basis of
the student's project proposal and the interview. In certain instances, depending on the study project,
students are given released time to work off campus on their projects. Group projects are also allowed. With approval from the principal,
students may substitute required courses with an independent study
project. An independent study
project is not included as part of the five full time classes needed in order
to be a full time student.
Interested students need to:
(1) Write
a detailed proposal of the independent study project including:
a. Schedule
for completing work;
b. Name
of faculty or community mentor who has agreed to act as sponsor;
c. Number
of credits expected;
d. Final
projects, etc.
(2) Submit
this proposal to either the Guidance Office or the Principal at least one month
in advance of anticipated start time of the Independent Study.
CORE PLUS I part A (1 credit)
OPEN
This is year 1 of a comprehensive
curriculum designed for all high school students. Topics for this course include, but are not limited to,
those from Algebra 1, Geometry, Statistics, and Discrete Math. These topics include distributions of
data, measures of center, representing patterns using tables and coordinate
graphs, solving linear equations and inequalities, slope of a line, rate of
change, intercepts, distributive property, vertex-edge graph models, problem
solving, matrix representation of graphs, digraphs, and path analysis.
CORE PLUS I part B (1 credit)
OPEN
This is the second part of year 1 of a
comprehensive curriculum designed for all high school students. Topics for this course include, but are
not limited to, those from Algebra 1, Geometry, Statistics, and Discrete Math.
These topics include 2 and 3-dimensional shapes, perimeter, area, surface area,
volume, Pythagorean Theorem, isometric transformations, exponential growth,
recursion, simulation, and series.
Pre-requisites: Successful
completion of Core Plus 1 Part A or Math Department permission.
CORE PLUS I (1 credit)
OPEN
This is year 1 of a
comprehensive curriculum designed for all high school students. Topics for this course include, but are
not limited to, those from Algebra 1, Geometry, Statistics, and Discrete Math. These topics include distributions of
data, measures of center, solving linear equations, matrix representations.
Space-shapes including symmetry, area, and volume, and exponential functions.
GRADES 10 - 12
CORE PLUS 2 (1 credit)
This is
year 2 of a comprehensive curriculum designed for all high school
students. Topics for this course
include, but are not limited to, those from Algebra 1, Geometry, Statistics,
and Discrete Math. These topics
include matrix operations, systems of equations, isometric transformations,
linear models, quadratic functions and equations, trigonometric functions, and
probability.
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Core Plus 1 or Algebra 1 or Math
Department permission.
CORE PLUS 3 (1 credit)
GRADES 11-12
This is year 3 of a comprehensive curriculum
designed for all high school students.
Topics for this course include, but are not limited to, those from
Algebra 2, Geometry, Statistics and Discrete Math. These topics include systems of equations, linear
programming, functions, election analysis methods, polynomials, quadratic
equations, exponential equations, geometric proofs, probability and statistics,
and sequences and series.
Pre-requisites: Core Plus 2 or Algebra 2 or Math Department permission.
PRE-ALGEBRA (1 credit) OPEN
Topics to be covered
depend on the students' prior knowledge and experiences in mathematics.
Generally these topics will include, but are not limited to: integers and
expressions, solving equations, decimals and equations, number theory, rational
numbers and expressions, ratio, proportion, and percent, equations and
inequalities, graphing in the coordinate plane, algebra and geometry and
measurement, area and volume formulas, right triangles in algebra, statistics
and probability, and polynomials.
Topics will not necessarily be covered in any particular order and not
all may be covered
ALGEBRA I (1 credit)
OPEN
This course introduces the basic concepts
of algebra, such as: language of algebra, polynomials, factoring, inequalities,
functions and relations, open sentences, rational and irrational numbers,
linear and quadratic equations, rules of exponents, ratio and proportion, and
problem solving.
ALGEBRA II (1 credit) OPEN-
11
This course is designed to offer a
second-year Algebra course to a wide range of students. Topics include review
of Algebra 1 plus matrices, conic section, functions, polynomial functions and
graphing, and rational functions. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I or
Core Plus 1.
GEOMETRY (1 credit) OPEN
- 10
The main objective of this course is to give students an
appreciation and reasonable understanding of geometry, including an exposure to
formal proofs. Topics include
reasoning lines, polygons, triangles, circles, transformations, similarity, and
measurements. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Algebra 1 or Core Plus 1.
PRE-CALCULUS (1 credit) OPEN
–11,12
The main objective is to prepare students to move directly into
Calculus. Topics covered include: Equations and Inequalities, Functions and
Graphs, Polynomial and Rational Functions, Exponential and Logarithm Functions,
Trigonometric Functions and Identities, Solving Triangles, Linear and
Polynomial Algebra-including Matrices, Vectors, and Complex Numbers. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Algebra2 and Geometry or Core Plus 1 and Core Plus 2.
SENIOR MATH (1 credit)
GRADE
12
This course is an overview of high school
mathematics designed for seniors who need another year of math but are not
ready for the challenge of Pre-Calculus.
Topics include: The metric system, geometry, algebra review, systems of
numeration other than base ten, logic, sets, systems of equations, consumer
mathematics, probability, and statistics. Pre-requisites: Algebra 1 or Core
Plus 1 and at least one semester of Geometry or Core Plus 2.
CONSUMER MATH (see Business
Department)
CALCULUS (1 credit)
OPEN
- 12
This course is primarily a course for
students entering the field of engineering, mathematics or science. Topics will include functions, limits,
derivatives, integrals, and basic applications as they relate to changes in the
physical world.
Pre-requisites: Successful
completion of Pre-Calculus with a grade of 80 or better and permission of the
calculus instructor.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ( ½ credit per semester)
GRADES 9-10
Physical Education is an
integral part of the total school curriculum. The students learn from
participating in a well-planned, sequential program. The program fosters the
whole development of the student with a variety of team sports and lifetime and
recreational activities. Students will also learn to develop and implement an
individual fitness program. One credit of physical education is required for
graduation. If you have a physical
disability, which has been medically confirmed, the instructor will design an
adapted curriculum for you.
Successful completion of this alternative will allow you to continue to
meet this graduation requirement.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ELECTIVE 11-12 (1credit)
This course can be taken by juniors and
seniors who have wish to take PE beyond the 9th and 10th
grade requirements.
HEALTH ( ½ credit)
GRADE 9
Current health topics and information are
given to students in this class. It allows students to make intelligent decisions
about their own health and have a better understanding of issues affecting
other people, our country, and world. Students realize the decisions they make
about their own health and how it affects their physical, mental and social
well-being. Their behaviors today affect the quality of their health later on
in life. The areas of study include: healthy diet, fitness and life style,
marriage and family, reproduction, birth and parenthood, AIDs and other
sexually transmitted diseases, drug use and abuse, alcohol, tobacco and first
aid.
Science courses should develop within
students an awareness of the physical, geological, chemical, and biological
world around them, while encouraging students to challenge unproven theories by
realizing that science is an expanding field of knowledge. Students should develop an appreciation
of the progress and process of science and should be encouraged to further
explore this field in order to use science to better themselves, their country,
and the world. Beginning with the
class of 2005, all students must successfully complete General Science and
Biology or Environmental Science in order to meet the Maine Learning Results.
BIOLOGY (1 credit)
GRADE
10-11
This course is designed to help the
student understand the life that is everywhere around them and within them at
many levels. The purpose is to
provide a study of the processes of life, with an in depth look at the kinds of
organisms present, their occupation and address in their environment. Focus is paid to assessing the impact
of man on the ecosystem, pollution and overpopulation. Topics included are biochemistry, cell
biology, microbiology, botany, zoology, ecology, comparative anatomy and
physiology of vertebrate animals, taxonomy and human history. Pre-requisite:
General Science. This is a lab science.
HUMAN BIOLOGY (1/2 credit) 1semester
GRADES 11-12
A course designed to explore the human
species from various perspectives. Students will learn anatomy, physiology and other interesting facts
about humans and how we live.
Pre-requisite: Biology
CHEMISTRY (with lab) (1 year, 1
½ credits) offered
2002-2003 GRADES
11-12 (alternates with
Physics)
Chemistry is presented with emphasis upon
experimentation. A clear and valid
picture of the steps by which scientists proceed is carefully presented and repeatedly
used. Chemical principles will
grow out of observation made in the laboratory. Among other things the student
will experience doing experiments, making observations, weighing facts, solving
problems, and forming conclusions.
Some specific areas of study include solutions, acids, bases, chemical
reactions, atomic structure, and chemical bonding.
Prerequisite or Co requisite: Algerbra. II
PHYSICS (with lab)
(1½ credit) offered 2003-2004 GRADES 11-12 (alternates with
Chemistry)
This course
investigates the importance and nature of scientific laws and theories. It is
an introduction to the principles of mechanics, electricity, optics, and modern
physics. Experiments are continually used to develop and reinforce principles
studied. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Algebra II
PRACTICAL PHYSICS (1 credit) GRADES
11-12
This course is a non-computational study
of the central concepts of physics. The emphasis is on mental imagery that
relates to things and events that are familiar in the everyday environment. Pre-requisite:
General Science
ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE (1 credit)
GRADE
10
The environment is a topic of special
interest to the people of Maine. Environmental Science is for the student who
is willing to get involved in studying the marvelous world around them. The
course content will include: studying the Earth, ecological interactions,
biomes, people in the global ecosystem, energy resources, resources in the
biosphere, and managing human impact. This is a lab science credit.
MARINE SCIENCE (1 credit) Grades
11-12
Marine Science involves the study of the
physical, chemical, geological and biological components of the marine
ecosystem. The geological features of the ocean floor, shorelines, wind,
currents, tides, salinity, temperature, pollution, marine resources and
man’s impact on the ocean environment are investigated. The impact of
pollution and man’s ability to survive in the ocean are also discussed. This is a lab science credit.
ADVANCED MARINE SCIENCE (1
credit)
GRADES 11 and 12 This
course will study anatomy and physiology of marine organisms, marine ecology
mathematical modeling of marine ecosystems, GIS technology and analysis of
aquatic environments. This is a lab science credit. Pre-requisite: College Biology or Environmental Science
and a grade of C or above in Marine Science
GENERAL SCIENCE (1 credit) GRADE 9
Physical/Earth
Science is a required science course for first year and transfer high school
students, and a pre-requisite for higher-level science courses. This course
will identify and explain the classical laws of physical and chemical science
and their wide range of applications in the real world (covering topic areas in
the Maine Learning Results for physics, chemistry, and geology). Students will
gather qualitative and quantitative data through activities and interpret them
scientifically. They will draw conclusions from their observations and justify
their assertions within the context of scientific method. This course is
required for all laboratory science classes.
ADVANCES SCIENCE
RESEARCH ( ½ credit)
11-12
This course is for
the student who has dreams of becoming a scientist. In this course you will design your own experiments,
complete your experiments, and research topics in science that interest you. Pre-requisite: Biology
WORLD HISTORY (1 credit) GRADE
10-12
With emphasis on the European community
and its effect on American society, World History combines the historic and
cultural significance of major geographic areas. Throughout the course students will become familiar with
those aspects that cause countries to gain and lose power, civilizations to
rise and fall, and their effect on the world's present situation. Students will be expected to do outside
research, give speeches, and have a working knowledge of current events.
WORLD GEOGRAPHY (1 credit) GRADES
9-10
World geography is an elective offered to
freshmen and sophomores and is a full-year course. A major emphasis will be placed on the location and in depth
study of the major countries of the world including the United States. Areas of study will include the
government, culture, physical features and economics of the major countries of
the world. A great deal of time
will be spent on maps and map reading.
AMERICAN HISTORY (1 credit)
GRADE
11
This course is a survey of American
history through many different means: first hand accounts, primary documents,
music, art, film and literature.
Examining the history of the United States in economic, political,
military and cultural areas, the survey begins with the secession movement
leading to the Civil War, and continues chronologically to the present. The
first quarter will be devoted to an in depth study of the U. S. Constitution,
the most important document in our country's history. From the Philadelphia Convention to Ratification, we will
explore the origins of our government and society, placing special emphasis on
the Bill of Rights and its importance today.
MAINE STUDIES ( ½ credit)
OPEN
Students are required to successfully
complete at least one semester of study about the State of Maine in grades
6-12. If this requirement is not
met previously, it must be fulfilled in high school. This course will provide a
historical, physical and cultural awareness of the state. Areas of focus include: geography,
Native Americans, exploration and settlements, statehood, government,
literature, lumbering, maritime and local history.
SOCIOLOGY ( ½ credit)
GRADE 12
This course will provide an overview of
pre-industrial, industrial and post-industrial society. It will present social organization as
a dynamic process in which social ecology provides the basis for all social
life, and political economy forms the core of all societies. Providing detailed explanation of basic
sociological concepts, perspectives, and processes, it will view socioeconomic
stratification and sociocultural inequality from a critical stance and discuss
emerging crises in all of these areas.
PSYCHOLOGY ( ½ credit)
GRADE
12
This course is designed for students who
are interested in a course that provides an overview, balanced coverage of
research and theory in current psychology. The course will present an introduction of traditional
topics, with an emphasis on examples and illustration. It will use a mainstream approach
encompassing a wide range of theoretical viewpoints in psychology, allowing
students time to appreciate and debate each of them. It will also provide students with an understanding of basic
psychological concepts and principles as well as a working knowledge of the
vocabulary of psychology.
CURRENT EVENTS ( ½ credit)
GRADE
10-12
Current Events examines current local,
national and international issues.
Discussions will center on past history of the events, present condition
and logical future developments that may occur. Students will be exposed to many different types of sources
including news magazines and news programs, as well as local and state
newspapers. Discussion and debate
will be the normal daily class format.
MODERN U.S. HISTORY - 1960 TO PRESENT
( ½ credit)
GRADES 10-12
Second semester after Current Events
Course. Modern U.S. History
examines the U.S. from 1960 to the present. Beginning with President Kennedy and the end of the 1950's,
the course will examine the political, social, economic and military events and
clashes. The course will end with
our current President and predictions will be made about our future.
Pre-requisite: U.S or World History or Current Events.
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES ( 1 Credit)
GRADES 10-12
This course is a two-semester class. The fist semester will concentrate on
domestic issues starting with government, the study of the constitution and how
both the national and state governments work. Other topics may include domestic spending and priorities,
health care systems, environmental issues, social issues and crime and
drugs. The second semester will
concentrate on global issues such as terrorism, environment, trade, defense,
and religions. Work in both
semesters will consist of reading about a certain issue, discussing and then
writing a position paper. An
ability to think logically and write will is a plus in this course.
CIVICS (1 credit)
GRADES
9-10
This class will study the origin,
development and fundamental principles of our government. It will also examine other governments
and study the differences and similarities. Students will view film and video that will help them
analyze speeches, propaganda, and lobbying. Students will also be examining the U.S. Constitution in depth and will examine
constitutional issues of today.
This class will help prepare students to understand the responsibilities
of being an 18 year old citizen.
AP AMERICAN HISTORY (1 credit)
GRADES 11-12
This course will study United States
History in depth from pre-colonization to the present. Although this is a survey course,
topics such as revolutions, law, social, political and technological changes
throughout our history will be covered and discussed. Daily homework will be expected so that classroom
discussions can center on ideas and trends rather than just facts. There will be considerable reading from
various primary and secondary sources.
Required essays and research projects will explore individual student
interests and historical issues. Once
completed, students will be capable of taking the Advanced Placement exam in
the spring. There may be a summer
reading list. This course will be
offered every other year. Open to
11th graders and 10th and 12th graders by
permission of the teacher.
INTRODUCTION TO METALS (1 credit)
GRADES 10-12
Introduction to Metals is designed to expose students to various
metal working methods, tools and materials. Students will be introduced to the
following; rectangular and cylindrical sheet metal work, foundry, forging and
metal fabrication using brazing and arc welding. After consulting with the
instructor, each student will be required to plan and manufacture a product in
each of the mentioned areas.
WOODWORKING 11 (1 credit)
GRADES
10-12
This course should be taken after the student has taken the
Industrial Arts course or with permission from the instructor. The student will
design and create a project of his/her choice after consultation with the
instructor. Tools, machines, and materials of the woodworking trade will be
used. Students will learn craftsmanship and an appreciation of producing a fine
finished product. Pre-requisite:
Industrial Arts.
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS (1 credit)
GRADES
9-12
Engineering Graphics is a study of orthographic projection which
is mechanical drawing with projecting lines perpendicular to the plane of
projection. The student will be introduced to the basic mechanical drawing
tools to produce different kinds of technical drawings, which will employ types
of lines, symbols, and dimensions.
POWERS (1 credit)
GRADES
9-10
This course will study the methods of producing various forces and
their transmissions. Powers is an all encompassing topic which will start with
studying the internal combustion engine and its transmission of force with
future expansions in the following areas: hydraulics, pneumatics, alternate
energy, AC + DC wiring, and today’s ever increasing needs of efficient
forms of power.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS (1 credit)
GRADES
9-10
This course is an introduction to the formal construction methods
of manufacturing wooden and metal projects. A formal constructed project is a
project built according to fixed customs and rules of the woodworking and metalworking
trades. The student will be developing ideas, sketches, working drawings, plans
of procedure and safely performing the steps needed to manufacture their
projects. With the use of lessons and demonstrations of the basic tools, they
will be given assistance and time in the I A lab to practice the skills
necessary to construct their projects.
SEAMANSHIP and COLD WATER SAFETY (1
credit)
Fall of 2002 (1/2 credit)
GRADES 9-12
Students will be introduced to a variety of
seamanship skills including fiber rope work to include knots, splicing, and
safe use and application of ropes and hardware used in the marine
industry. Students will be exposed
to the basics of boat handling, vessel operations, boating regulation and
operating laws. This course will
also introduce the student to the basics of vessel maintenance with special
attention to common repairs and maintenance including vessel lay-up and
commissioning. There will be a
special focus on preventative and emergency safety practices on or in cold
seawater environments. Students
should feel comfortable both in boats and in the water with personal floatation
devices as this course will have practical labs actually in and on the water. (This
course is a prerequisite for the Marine Trades I & II Courses.)
MARINE RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY I (1 credit) GRADES
10-11
Marine Resource Technology I is
recommended to Sophomores and Juniors. This course will introduce students to
the inter-tidal and benthic marine communities. Close attention will be given to the ecological
relationships of animal and physical influences on commercially valuable
species. Topics in seamanship will
include wire rope splicing and safety, running rigging, gear handling and
specifications combined with more in depth vessel maintenance. This course will introduce the use and
application of fiberglass reinforced plastics and will proceed into small scale
FRP boat-building and finishing off with mechanical systems. Fishing gear construction and repair
will cover basic twine mending and net hanging and include construction/repair
of various fixed gear types.
Overviews of fisheries regulation and management processes will be
covered in the spring semester.
This course is a pre-requisite for the Marine Resource Technology II
course.
Pre-requisite: Seamanship and cold water
safety.
MARINE RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY II (1 credit) GRADES
11-12
The Marine Resource Technology II course
is recommended for Junior/Senior students seriously considering careers in the
fishing or related maritime occupations. This course will extend the fisheries ecology topics
to include the pelagic species and related ecologies. Repair and construction of mobile fishing gear will be
the focus of deck skill training.
Advanced navigation, rules of the road, safety, and chart work will
prepare students interested in pursuing a US Coast Guard License. Product handling will introduce
care of the catch for both live product and dead landed product. Fish husbandry
will be introduced to reinforce the biological sensitivity of species, as well
as, offer alternatives to immediate sale of live product. Fishing business management will be
covered throughout the year with participatory simulations and guest
presenters. Finally student
involvement in the research, participation and process of fishery regulation
will look at current and pending regulation and proposed rules in depth. Students will participate in local and
state processes involving fisheries management including the legislative
process as proposed rules relate to commercial fishing in Maine. Pre-requisite: Seamanship and cold
water safety and Industrial Arts.
BOATBUILDING FOR SMALL BOATS (1 credit)
GRADES 11-12
This course will introduce the student to a
mixture of traditional and modern techniques of work
boatbuilding.
The traditional plank on frame methods and cold molding in wood will be
demonstrated through the construction of a small rowboat and a scale model lobster
boat for radio-controlled racing.
Students will be expected to work in teams to construct the
projects. Understanding of plans,
layout and pattern making will be emphasized in addition to safe use of all
woodworking tools. Pre-requisites: General Industrial Arts or Wood working 1,
and a Marine Technology course.
SHORELINE ECONOMICS (1credit)
OPEN
This course is designed to focus on
practical aspects of personal and business finance with the fishing industry as
the economics model and context.
The students will employ skills and methods in real or hypothetical
business planning, financing, insurance and tax preparation. Further more this course will explore
the greater impact of a community, states, and global economics based in the
Commercial Fishing business.
Students will be expected to participate weekly in interactive
simulations exploring the variables that affect the fishing industry and the
individual fisherman.
Pre-requisites: Core Math, Maine Studies, US History.
NAVIGATION (1 credit) Spring
2003 (1/2 credit)
GRADES 10-12
Navigation requires a passing grade in at
least a technical math level.
Freshmen may take with permission of the instructor and the
student’s advisor. This course will expose the student to the rudiments
of chart work and local piloting.
The first half of the year will focus on practical use of the marine
compass, charts and basic use of electronic aides to navigation. The latter half of the year the course
will focus more into advanced techniques of chart work and the basics of
steering and sailing rules while operating a vessel on the coastal waters of
Maine. This course is a pre-requisite
for entrance into Marine Resource Technology II
GRADES 11-12
Classroom Aide ( ¼ credit per semester)
Juniors and seniors who have expressed an
interest and ability in
working individually or in small groups with other students may do so as a
classroom aide. Duties will vary
from class to class. The aide is
directly responsible to the teacher who will evaluate the individual each
quarter. Students are graded on a
pass/fail basis.
Library Aide ( ¼ credit per semester)
Library aides assist the librarian in all
library routines and services.
Some of the tasks performed are: preparing materials for loan, signing
material and equipment in and out, taking inventory, shelving materials,
maintaining catalog, vertical files, taking attendance, creating book, bulletin
board displays, running AV equipment, maintaining periodical index, recording
loan statistics, assisting other students, and faculty in library use. Library aides receive a pass/fail grade
based on willing and responsible accomplishment of expected tasks.
Office Aide ( ¼ credit per semester)
Juniors and Seniors who are skilled in
typewriting and related areas and who possess the qualities of cooperation,
reliability, responsibility, trustworthiness, and initiative may be selected to
work in the school offices. Office
aides are taught to use all the office equipment, expected to assist staff and
monitor the telephone. They are
directly responsible to the school secretaries and administrators. Students are graded on a pass/fail
basis. NOTE: Students may only fill one aide
position at a time during the semester.
The
library is the information media center for the school. Library resources include books,
magazines, videotapes, compact discs and other electronic media on every
imaginable subject. Some materials
answer factual questions and others explore imagined lives and places. The materials in the library extend classroom experiences
and give students opportunities to explore personal interests. Everyone finds reasons to use the
library - some completing class assignments, others following independent
research, finding recreational reading, and keeping up-to-date with current
events and topics. The library
contains approximately 10,000 volumes and is open to all members of the
community. The local collection is
extended with materials borrowed via an interlibrary loan system that accesses
libraries nationwide.
Areas of knowledge organize the library
collection: history, science, social sciences, religion, the arts and
recreation, etc., using the Dewey decimal classification system. Using the card catalog, electronic
catalogs and periodicals indexes, browsing and asking the librarian or student
aides for assistance, are ways to become familiar with the library and
materials available. The librarian
instructs students in library use and research techniques whenever students
need to improve or expand these skills.
The computer is becoming a principle
avenue for research. Most students
are skilled navigators of the Internet.
There are also resources on compact disc including general and
specialized encyclopedias. The library subscribes to Ebsco data bases, an
indexing service that provides articles in full text from major newspapers,
general interest magazines and science journals. Our library is linked to
post-secondary and public libraries throughout the state via the computerized
Maine library system. Through the
University of Maine URSUS system we have online connection to book, periodical
and specialized indexes. These
technologies and materials give individuals unlimited access to information
resources. Developing innovations
expand knowledge and enjoyment of all communication media.