DEER ISLE-STONINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL
Program
of Studies
Maine
Learning Results, Graduation Requirements, & Course Descriptions
2002-2003
The Mission Statement of Deer Isle-Stonington High
School will serve as a guide for decision-making at all levels in educational
planning and daily functioning of our school.
Deer Isle-Stonington is a working-class island
community of people whose primary occupations are in fishing and related marine
businesses, construction and tourism.
However, due to declining resources and consequent increases in state
and federal regulations, opportunities to enter the fishing industry are
dwindling. There is a growing
population of artists, professionals and summer residents who also influence
the local economy. Although
post-secondary education has not historically been a high community priority an
increasing number of students see this as viable career preparation.
The overall purpose of our school is to enable each
student to achieve in the development of academic, physical, and social skills,
so they can become productive, responsible citizens of this or any other
community. Our school, therefore,
will assist each student in the development of his or her highest potential and
in the assuming of responsibility for his or her own learning. Every child will have an opportunity to
explore skills needed for career options.
The student’s education will enrich and expand him or her
intellectually to meet the challenge of a rapidly changing technological
society.
Our school depends upon the commitment of faculty and
students to the educational process, effective school and community
communication, and parental involvement in their children’s education.
Goals will be established which stimulate the
learning process and provide each student the opportunity to gain knowledge and
skills in a manner that is developmentally appropriate. Educational activities
based upon sound developmental learning research are paramount in a school of
our size and grade configuration.
Co-curricular participation in activities outside the classrooms is seen
as very necessary for cultural and social growth.
A safe, positive and supportive school environment is
critical. In order to address the
total needs of the child, our school will continue to provide programs, which
address contemporary adolescent social issues and developmental needs.
Deer Isle-Stonington High School,
in its pursuit of excellence in education for our students, will adhere to
these ideals in its daily activities and long-term planning in order to address
the needs of our community and meet all state and local guidelines.
Adopted
by the School Committee 7/21/97
DEER
ISLE-STONINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
H
O M E of the M A R I N E
R S
251
North Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627 207-348-2303 FAX:348-2304
TOM BRENNAN MARTHA JORDAN MATT
LARSEN
MIKE WOOD
Principal Guidance
Counselor Athletic Administrator
Adult Ed Director
October
8, 2001
Dear Students and
Parents/Guardians,
The CSD 13 School Board is revising graduation requirements
following a careful review of past policy and apparent conflicts with past
curriculum guides and handbooks.
Once the graduation requirements are finalized, I will provide a
complete copy of the new policy to all students and parents/guardians. If you would like to discuss the new
policy and how it will affect your son/daughter’s credit standing, please
feel free to come in. Our Guidance
Counselor and I are interested in meeting you and helping you to understand the
revised graduation requirements.
During summer vacation, there were significant improvements completed
at the high school. Six
classrooms, two smaller rooms and three corridors had new tile flooring
placed. The walls in those areas
have been painted and new floor molding has been placed in each area. In addition to these efforts, the
guidance and main offices have received significant restructuring. The
companies who did this work accomplished a great deal in a short period of
time. I also want to
recognize the custodians for their important role in addressing the ongoing
cleaning and maintenance needs of our school. The overall effect is a greatly improved school environment.
You will observe upon reading the course offerings enclosed an
impressive array of choices. Any Deer Isle-Stonington High School
graduate seeking college admission should be able to build a portfolio of
academic achievements equal to selections at other quality schools throughout
the state. A consistent theme we hear from business and industrial leaders is
they want better prepared employees.
They continue to make large commitments to training and invest in their
future employees. Colleges select
inquisitive, motivated, and talented students. Our responsibility to prepare students with the skills
necessary to be able to learn is imperative. We must improve our ability to teach students the core
skills of reading, writing, arithmetic as well as teaching students to read and
write in technical and other special ways to communicate their personal career
goals.
We have revised this program of studies to offer each student the
opportunity to prepare for their own individual life goals. We have expanded
our offerings beyond the four walls of our school and encourage students to be
creative in planning their high school career. Our Industrial Arts, Marine
Resource Technology and School-to Work classes are making an active effort to
bridge with the Island’s communities. We are committed to you, the students of Deer Isle-Stoning
High School, who are the communities’ most important and valued gift, you
are our future.
Sincere best wishes,
Thomas L. Brennan
Principal
Table of Contents…
Mission Statement 2
Table of Contents 4
Guiding Principles 6
Maine Learning Results
7-11
English
Language Arts 7
Modern
& Classical Languages 7
Social
Studies 8
Visual
& Performing Arts 9
Science
& Technology 9
Health
Education 10
Physical
Education 10
Mathematics 11
Career
Preparation 11
History of Island
Communities Schools
12
Your Deer Isle Stonington High School
years…
The Island
communities make a significant commitment to their youth through consistent
support of educational programs including the new Deer Isle-Stonington
Elementary School that opened in 2001. This outstanding school offers updated
facilities including an impressive auditorium, library and computer area. We welcome the elementary school, staff
and students to our joint school campus location and look forward to many years
ahead of working together for the best possible educational opportunities for
all students. In the past, DIS
High School has offered core courses and extended courses beyond the typical
offerings of similar sized schools.
French IV, Calculus, Advanced Marine Science, Advanced Placement
American History, Navigation & Seamanship, Technical Drawing/ Architectural
Design, and Drawing/Painting & Ceramics are examples of courses beyond the
normal limits.
This Program
of Studies includes
special courses that appeal to local needs in Marine Science, Environmental
Science, Navigation, Seamanship and Marine Resource Technology I & II. Please take advantage of the
opportunity you and your parents have in planning your schedule with the
Guidance Counselor for next year as well as for all four years. This planning
will ensure you the opportunity to meet your future goals.
Freshman year
should be both enjoyable and challenging.
It is your opportunity to begin the process of accumulating credit
toward graduation, and it is a great new opportunity to make new
friendships. The program of
studies provides the requirements for graduations as well as suggestions about
courses recommended at grade level.
Sophomore year
provides you with the opportunity to fine tune your plan and be sure that you
have selected courses that provide you with appropriate academic
challenges. Your Advisory Team,
class activities, and extra-curricular opportunities will also help enhance
this year of high school.
Junior year is
the recommended time to focus your career planning. Courses related to vocational career options, advanced
courses at DIS for students planning to attend college, and distance learning
available through the Internet and cable TV, offer our students a variety of
choices. A high point of this school year is our traditional Junior Prom in
May.
Senior year is
your final step to complete your educational plan and finalize preparation for
your future. You still have time and opportunity to make changes and develop
your skills to meet the requirements for your next step in your lifelong
educational process. If you plan
wisely, invest appropriate amounts of time and dedication to your subjects, and
fulfill graduation requirements, you will be among those who earn their diploma
and receive the school-community’s recognition and respect.

Guiding
Principles…
EACH DEER
ISLE-STONINGTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
SHOULD LEAVE SCHOOL
AS…
…A CLEAR AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
1.
Uses oral, written, visual, artistic and technological modes of expression;
2. Reads, listens to and interprets messages from multiple sources; and
3. Uses English and at least one other language.
1.
Creates career and education plans that reflect personal goals, interests and
skills, and available resources;
2.Demonstrates the capacity to undertake independent study; and
3. Finds and uses information from libraries, electronic databases and other
resources.
1.
Observes situations objectively to clearly and accurately define problems;
2. Frames questions and designs data collection and analyses strategies from
all disciplines to answer those questions;
3. Identifies patterns, trends and relationships that apply to solutions to
problems; and
4. Generates a variety of solutions, builds a case for the best response and
critically evaluates the effectiveness of this response.
1.
Recognizes the power of personal participation to affect the community and
demonstrates participation skills;
2. Understands the importance of accepting responsibility for personal
decisions and actions;
3. Knows the means of achieving personal and community health and well being;
and
4. Recognizes and understands the diverse nature of society.
1.
Knows the structure and functions of the labor market;
2. Assesses individual interests, aptitudes, skills, and values in relation to demands
of the work place; and
3. Demonstrates reliability, flexibility and concern for quality.
1.
Applies knowledge and skills in and across English language arts,
visual and performing arts, foreign languages, health and physical education,
mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and career preparation;
and
2.
Comprehends relationships among different modes of thought and
methods associated with the traditional disciplines.
Maine Learning Results…
Our principal,
assistant-principal, guidance counselor, faculty and staff members are
committed to incorporating Maine Learning Results into our school’s
curriculum. To help you become
familiar with the breadth of learning that these standards cover, here is a listing
and an indication of how students benefit from the alignment of the Deer
Isle-Stonington High School curriculum with the learning results.
A. PROCESS OF READING
Students will use
reading, listening, and viewing strategies to experience, understand, and
appreciate literature and culture
B. LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Students will use
reading, listening, and viewing strategies to experience, understand, and
appreciate literature and culture
C. LANGUAGE
AND IMAGES
Students will
demonstrate an understanding of how words and images communicate
D. INFORMATIONAL TEXTS
Students will apply
reading, listening, and viewing strategies to informational texts across all
areas of curriculum.
E. PROCESSES OF WRITING AND SPEAKING
Students will
demonstrate the ability to use the skills and strategies of the writing
process.
F. STANDARD ENGLISH CONVENTIONS
Students will write and
speak correctly, using conventions of standard written and spoken English
G. STYLISTIC AND RHETORICAL ASPECTS OF WRITING AND SPEAKING
Students will use stylistic
and rhetorical aspects of writing and speaking to explore ideas, to present
lines of thought, to represent and reflect on human experience, and to
communicate feelings, knowledge, and opinions.
H. RESEARCH-RELATED WRITING AND SPEAKING
Students will work,
write, and speak effectively in connection with research in all content
areas.
A. PERSON-TO-PERSON COMMUNICATION
Students will develop
communication skills for direct conversation and written correspondence.
B. READING, LISTENING, AND VIEWING FOR UNDERSTANDING
Students will develop
reading, listening, and viewing skills so that they can obtain and interpret
information.
C. ORAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATIONS
Students will develop
skills in oral and written presentation for communication with an individual or
a group.
D. WORKINGS OF LANGUAGE
Students will gain a
deeper understanding of both their native language and of the way language
works by discovering patterns among language systems.
E. CULTURAL PRACTICES, PRODUCTS, AND PERSPECTIVES
Students will gain
insight into another culture through an understanding of its social practices,
products, and perspectives
F. CROSS-CULTURAL CONNECTIONS AND COMPARISONS
Students will recognize
the connections that link people, countries, and historical periods, such as
cultural and religious traditions, historical events, political thought, or
geography
A. CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT
1.
RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PARTICIPATION
Students will understand
the rights and responsibilities of civic life and employ the skills of
effective civic participation.
2. PURPOSE AND TYPES OF GOVERNMENT
Students will understand
the types and purposes of governments, their evolution, and their relationships
with the governed.
3. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTIONS
Students will understand
the constitutional principles and the democratic foundations of the political
institutions of the United States.
4. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Students will understand
the political relationships among the United States and other nations.
B. HISTORY
1. CHRONOLOGY
Students will use the chronology of history and major eras to demonstrate the
relationships of events and people.
2. HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE, CONCEPTS, AND PATTERNS
Students will develop
historical knowledge of major events, people, and enduring themes in the United
States, in Maine, and throughout world history.
3. HISTORICAL INQUIRY, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION
Students will learn to
evaluate resource material such as documents, artifacts, maps, artworks, and literature, and to
make judgments about the perspectives of the authors and their credibility when
interpreting current historical events.
C. GEOGRAPHY
1. SKILLS AND TOOLS
Students will know how to construct and interpret maps and use globes and other
geographic tools to locate and derive information about people, places,
regions, and environments.
2. HUMAN INTERACTION WITH ENVIRONMENTS
Students will understand
and analyze the relationships among people and their physical environments.
E. ECONOMICS
1. PERSONAL AND CONSUMER ECONOMICS
Students will understand
that economic decisions are based on the availability of resources and the
costs and benefits of choices.
2. ECONOMIC SYSTEMS OF THE UNITED STATES
Students will understand
the economic system of the United States, including its principles,
development, and institutions.
3. COMPARATIVE SYSTEMS
Students will analyze
how different economic systems function and change over time.
4. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND GLOBAL INTERDEPENDENCE
Students will understand the patterns and results of international
trade.
Students will create and/or perform to express ideas and
feelings.
Students will understand the cultural contributions (social,
ethical, political, religious dimensions) of the arts, how the arts shape and
are shaped by prevailing cultural and social beliefs and values, and they will
recognize exemplary works from a variety of cultures and historical periods
Students will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and
merits of art works.
A. CLASSIFYING LIFE FORMS
Students will understand that there are similarities within the diversity of
all living things.
B. ECOLOGY
Students will understand how living things depend on one another and on
non-living aspects of the environment.
C. CELLS
Students will understand that cells are the basic units of life that can
reproduce themselves and control all life activities.
D. CONTINUITY AND CHANGE
Students will understand the basis for all life and that all living things
change over time.
E. STRUCTURE OF MATTER
Students will understand the structure of matter, its physical and chemical
properties, and the changes it can undergo.
F. THE EARTH
Students will gain knowledge about the earth and the processes that change
it.
G. THE UNIVERSE
Students will gain knowledge about the universe and how humans have learned
about it, and about the principles upon which it operates
H. ENERGY
Students will understand concepts of energy and its transformation.
I. MOTION
Students will understand the motion of objects and how forces can change that
motion
J. INQUIRY AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Students will apply inquiry and problem-solving approaches in science and
technology. Students will use scientific inquiry to provide insight into and
comprehension of the world around them by using a variety of problem-solving
strategies.
K. SCIENTIFIC REASONING
Students will learn to formulate and justify ideas and to make informed
decisions. Students will learn to formulate ideas and analyze and evaluate
information in order to make informed decisions.
L. COMMUNICATION
Students will communicate effectively in the application of science and
technology. Students will use clear and accurate communication in sharing their
knowledge.
M. IMPLICATIONS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Students will understand the current historical, social, economic,
environmental, and ethical implications of science and technology .
A. HEALTH CONCEPTS
Students will understand
health promotion and disease prevention concepts.
B. HEALTH INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS
Students will know how
to acquire valid information about health issues, services, and products. .
C. HEALTH PROMOTION AND RISK REDUCTION
Students will understand
how to reduce their health risks through the practice of healthy behaviors
D. INFLUENCES ON HEALTH
Students will understand
how media techniques, cultural perspectives, technology, peers, and family
influence behaviors that affect health.
E. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Students will understand
that skillful communication can contribute to better health for them, their families,
and the community
F. DECISION-MAKING AND GOAL SETTING
Students will learn how
to set personal goals and make decisions that lead to better health.
A. PHYSICAL FITNESS
Students will acquire
the knowledge needed to be physically fit and take part in healthful physical
activity on a regular basis.
B. MOTOR SKILLS
Students will develop
motor skills and apply these to enhance their movement and physical
performance. .
C. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
Students will
demonstrate responsible personal and social behaviors in physical activity
settings. .
A. NUMBERS AND NUMBER SENSE
Students will understand and demonstrate a sense of what numbers mean and how
they are used.
B. COMPUTATION
Students will understand and demonstrate computation skills
C. DATA ANALYSIS AND STATISTICS
Students will understand and apply concepts of data analysis.
D. PROBABILITY
Students will understand and apply concepts of probability.
E. GEOMETRY
Students will understand and apply concepts from geometry
F. MEASUREMENT
Students will understand and demonstrate measurement skills
G. PATTERNS, RELATIONS, FUNCTIONS
Students will understand that mathematics is the science of patterns,
relationships, and
functions.
H. ALGEBRA CONCEPTS
Students will understand and apply algebraic concepts.
I. DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
Students will understand and apply concepts in discrete mathematics.
J. MATHEMATICAL REASONING
Students will understand and apply concepts of mathematical reasoning.
A. PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
Students will be
knowledgeable about the world of work, explore career options, and relate
personal skills, aptitudes, and abilities to future career decisions.
B. EDUCATION/CAREER PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Guided by
self-assessment and personal career interests, students will integrate school-
and work-based experiences to develop their career goals
C. INTEGRATED AND APPLIED LEARNING
Students will
demonstrate how academic knowledge and skills are applied in the workplace and
other settings
D. BALANCING RESPONSIBILITIES
Students will acquire
and apply skills/concepts required to balance personal, family, community, and
work responsibilities.
History of the Island Communities’
schools…
Formal secondary education began on Deer
Isle during the 1890's. Before that time education for teenage students was
conducted during the “winter term" of school. This system enabled the older students
to work during the spring and summer at home, on the farm, or at sea. School buildings were used year round
to accommodate the needs of the various age groups of youngsters. Throughout
most of the 19th century Deer Isle had up to 48 one-room schoolhouses.
The
teacher was usually a man. However, some women were employed, if they were seen
as capable of keeping order and meting out corporal punishment. Many of the
teachers were college students who were taking a semester off in order to help
pay for their own educational expenses.
For this reason the course varied with the teacher. Aside from the 3 R's - reading,
'riting, arithmetic - there were often courses in history, geography and public
speaking. Since Deer Isle has always been a maritime-oriented community,
retired sea captains or those home for the winter would often teach higher math,
science and navigation in the schools. When a student had completed the
available courses he simply dropped out and was said to have completed a
"common school" education. Many, however, continued to take courses
offered at the schools during the long winter evenings in a type of adult
education.
Around 1890 a "high school
room" was located in the Masonic Hall in Deer Isle. About ten years later the town
constructed the high school building.
It was used to house all grades until the 1950's. Also around 1890 the
Rockbound High School was established in what is today the Stonington Town
Hall. A detailed record of daily
events of the school during 1896-97 is available in a journal similar to a
ship's log. A student or the
teacher kept this. This log reveals
the school was a typical small high school. It had a principal and an assistant. The principal taught
math and science. The assistant
taught the other subjects. The
school did not have a fixed
curriculum, nor did it grant diplomas. It did have one or two students who were
contemplating teaching as a career.
They taught in the one room school on Crotch Island.
In 1906 Stonington built its own school
building, which housed all grades and was used as a school through the year
2000. Around the same time both
Deer Isle and Stonington established formal courses of study and began to grant
diplomas. Sports included baseball and basketball. Deer Isle even had a football team at one point. During the Depression and World War II
sports were dropped, but were later revived. Deer Isle used the old Town Hall
for all its school functions, while Stonington used the Opera House. Both schools had excellent bands in the
late 1930's and early 1940's. The
Stonington High School Band played at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City.
The 1950's saw Stonington build a high
school and Deer Isle an elementary school. Although a “commercial course” had been offered
in both schools for many years, Stonington could now also offer Industrial
Arts. The new gym meant Stonington
could vacate the "Red Barn" behind the Post Office and play
basketball in the new facility. It
was in 1961 and 1962 that the Stonington Rockets captured the Class
"S" State championships in basketball.
The late 1960's saw the creation of the short-lived S.A.D. 73 and
with it the Sedistobrook High School, which was composed of students from Deer
Isle, Stonington, Brooksville, Brooklin and Sedgwick. In 1972 the S.A.D.
dissolved and the Deer Isle-Stonington CSD was formed. Mainland students continued to attend
the island school as tuition students.
In December 1974, construction of the present high school building was
begun. Students in grades 9-12
from the five Island and Reach towns occupied the new building in 1976. It opened new vistas with expanded
facilities, academic and extracurricular programs for many youngsters. In 1980, grades 7 and 8 from Deer Isle
and Stonington were added to the secondary school, which then became Deer
Isle-Stonington Jr./Sr. High School.
(The information for this historical sketch was provided by
Clayton H. Gross.)
Graduation
requirements…
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
It is the
intent of the School Committee that valid and reliable forms of assessment be
developed that ensure that a Deer Isle-Stonington High School diploma signifies
competency in specified subject areas.
The following requirements for high school graduation are established:
A. GRADUATION CREDITS
1. Students must earn twenty-three (23) credits
in 9-12 with 14.5 required credits in the following subjects:
English
4
credits
Mathematics
3
credits
Social
Studies 2
credits (1 must be U.S. History)
Science 3
credits (1 must be a lab science)
Physical
Education 1
credit
Health
½
credit
Fine
Arts 1
credit
Computer
Literacy incorporated
in grade 8 or ½ credit
Community Service 40 hours of community service
approved by the
guidance department
2.
For
the graduating Class of 2002, completion of the 13.5 required credits and 7.5
elective credits will provide a student with the necessary 21 credits for
graduation.
3.
Starting
with the graduating Class of 2003 and all subsequent classes, students must
earn twenty-three (23) credits in grades 9-12 with 14.5 credits required and
8.5 elective credits.
4.
The
requirement for the third science credit shall be implemented with the
graduating class of 2003.
5.
Waivers
of specific courses and requirements other than those required by the state,
may be approved by the School Committee upon presentation of compelling evidence
by the Principal and Superintendent.
6.
Only
students who have completed all requirements prior to the date of graduation
will be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies.
B.
PROMOTION
1. The
following number of credits must be accumulated before promotion to the grade
level
indicated: Grade 10 - 5 credits;
Grade 11 - 10 credits;
Grade 12 - 16 credits
3.
Students
will only be changed from the one level to another only at the start of each
semester.
C.
COURSE
LOAD
1.
All
regular, full-time day students shall carry a minimum of five credit courses
each semester plus physical education during 9th and 10th
grade. Partial schedules may be
arranged through an approved home schooling program, through the Alternative
Program, or with specific approval of the School Committee based on
Administrative recommendation.
2.
A student who requests part time status
must appear before the School Committee to present the reasons supporting
approval of part-time status. The
School Committee strongly encourages all students to participate in a minimum
of five courses per semester unless compelling and substantial reasons are
presented for part time status.
D.
SUMMER
SCHOOL AND ITV CLASSES
1.
Attendance
at summer school is strongly recommended for all students who fail more than
three semester courses in one academic year and expect to graduate with their
class. State-approved
correspondence courses may be taken with the approval of the Guidance Counselor
and the Principal.
2.
These
courses may be taken as an elective if the course is not normally offered at
school or as a make-up for failure in lieu of summer school courses.
3.
A
limit of three correspondence credits will be applied toward the required 23
credits for graduation. The
student must pay tuition for summer or correspondence courses.
4.
Interactive
television (ITV) courses may be taken toward a high school diploma. Payment for these courses is determined
by Policy 3.17 – Post-Secondary Enrollment Options.
E.
EARLY
GRADUATION
1.
Normally,
students progressing through the school system will be enrolled for four years
in the Deer Isle-Stonington High School.
It is recognized, however, that there may be exceptional students who
complete their high school program in less than four years.
2.
Students
wishing to graduate early shall petition the School Committee through the
Principal and Superintendent, for a hearing on this matter by September 30 of
the year prior to early graduation.
Each case of early graduation will be considered on its own merit,
provided that parents of minor children agree and that all graduation
requirements are met.
3.
Students
who have not earned a high school diploma will be granted a diploma upon
successful completion of one year of full-time study at an accredited
degree-granting institution of higher education.
F.
PARTICIPATION
IN GRADUATION CEROMONIES AND CLASS RANK
1.
A
student must earn a passing grade point average (70.0) in order to participate
in graduation. To be awarded an
honor part in the graduation ceremonies, a student must maintain at least a B
average (85.0).
2.
The
Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and other graduation honor parts will be
determined from individual students’ class rank based upon grades earned
in course work taken over seven semesters* at state approved secondary schools.
These seven semesters include two semesters each from grades 9, 10, and 11 and
the first semester from grade 12.
At least 50% of the course work taken must be from non-modified college
preparatory courses.
3.
In
addition, a student must fulfill an attendance requirement of two semesters for
grade 11 and two semesters for grade 12 as a full-time day student at Deer
Isle-Stonington High School. The
attendance requirement shall include enrollment in programs approved by the Guidance
Counselor and Principal but which are not available at Deer Isle-Stonington
High School. Class ranking for
students transferring from unapproved secondary schools or not meeting the
attendance requirement will be provided for college admissions purposes
only. Since a precise rank is
unavailable, an approximate rank to the nearest tenth from the top will be
given to the college, with a letter from the guidance counselor explaining how
this approximation was determined.
4.
Students
who have attained an average of 85 or above from their seven semesters of
approved course work are eligible to wear a gold tassel on their graduation cap
during the commencement ceremonies providing at least 50% of their course work
was taken from non-modified college preparatory courses.
5.
Any
student from CSD #13 who successfully completes a program of studies at a state
approved magnet school (i.e. Maine School of Math and Science at Limestone) may
request approval from the Deer Isle-Stonington High School Principal and the
Superintendent of Schools to participate in the CSD #13 graduation
ceremonies. In lieu of a diploma
from Deer Isle-Stonington, the magnet school students will be honored with a
Certificate of Recognition for academic accomplishment.
G.
HOME
SCHOOL CREDIT FOR GRADUATION
1.
Any
student who has been home schooled and does not meet the seven semester
requirement at the time of enrollment at Deer Isle-Stonington High School,
shall be given the option of being assessed for the purpose of confirming
his/her home school transcript for the ninth and tenth grade only.
2.
The
Deer Isle-Stonington High School staff together with the student and the
student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) shall determine the method of
assessment.
3.
After
the assessment is completed, grades from a home schooling program judged to be
equivalent to those earned in a public school program will be given full and
equal standing in determining class rank for honor part selection.
4.
The
assessment decision of the Deer Isle-Stonington staff shall be final. Students transferring from a home
schooling program must be enrolled for at least two semesters as a full-time
student during Grade 12 to be eligible for a Deer Isle-Stonington diploma.
Student Status
All regular full-time day students shall
carry a minimum of five full time classes* (i.e., 2 1/2 credits) each semester,
plus health and physical education as required. (* Physical Education courses, Independent study programs,
teacher aide positions, or correspondence classes do not count as one of these
classes.) In exceptional cases a
reduced academic program may be arranged for a student. To do so a student must petition the
School Committee for approval.
This process shall be initiated first through the Guidance Counselor and
then referred to the Principal for recommendation to the Superintendent.
The following number of credits must be
accumulated to be eligible for entry into these classes:
Sophomore 5
credits
Junior: 10
credits
Senior: 16
credits
Graduation: 23
credits
Summer School
Attendance at summer school is expected
for all students who fail more than 3 semester courses in one academic
year. Successful completion of 2
courses is expected prior to re-admittance in September if the student expects
to move to the next grade level.
The student must pay tuition for summer school.
Correspondence
Courses
State approved correspondence courses may
be taken with the approval of the Guidance Counselor and the Principal. These courses may be: (1) as an
elective, if the course is not normally offered; or (2) as a make-up credit for
failures in lieu of summer school attendance. A limit of 3 credits may be taken during high school. The student must pay tuition for
correspondence courses. All
correspondence courses must be completed by February 28 of the senior year to
count for the spring graduation ceremony unless a written exception is made.
Certificate of
Attendance
A certificate of attendance shall be
approved for pupils who meet the following qualifications:
1.
Attend the high school, grades 9-12, for five years.
2.
Have insufficient credits to graduate at the end of the fifth year.
The certificate of attendance does not
carry with it the privilege of participating in graduation and Baccalaureate
exercises.
Early Graduation
Students progressing normally with other
students will be enrolled for four school years at Deer Isle-Stonington High
School where they may participate as high school students in the total high
school program.
It is recognized there may be exceptional
students who will complete their high school program in fewer than 4
years. Such cases are believed to
be rare and very special (such as early admission to college as described
below). Therefore, requests for
completion of high school in fewer than four school years will be considered on
the merit of each request.
A student may bring a request for such an
exception to the School Committee by petitioning the Principal for a School
Committee hearing on his/her request.
The Principal, through the Superintendent of Schools, shall see that the
request is heard at the earliest possible date.
Students applying for early graduation
shall have met the following criteria by the anticipated date of graduation:
1. Completion
of all course requirements.
2. If
17 years of age or younger, must have parental or guardianship approval.
If a student is granted early graduation
by the School Committee, that student forfeits participation in senior
activities which include class ranking for class parts, class trip, etc., but
may attend all commencement activities and rehearsals (includes class night,
baccalaureate, and graduation).
Early Admission to
College/University
In exceptional cases, a student with the
recommendation of the Principal and acceptance to a college or university, may
be granted permission by the School Committee to take concurrently his/her
first year in college with his/her last year in high school. The student would graduate with his/her
regular graduating class and may be accorded class privileges as defined by the
School Committee at that time.
Waivers
The School Committee, when recommended by
the Principal and Superintendent, may grant waivers of the above requirements
other than those mandated by the State.
High school students from Deer
Isle-Stonington High School may earn credits towards graduation by taking
courses from public two-year and four-year post-secondary institutions such as
the University of Maine System, the Vocational Technical Colleges or private
institutions.
To be eligible for this option, a student
must meet the following criteria:
a.
meet the admission standards for the
post secondary school
b.
maintain at least a B average overall in
his or her courses
c.
meet with the Guidance Counselor and
develop a plan to show how the courses will
meet
graduation requirements
d.
may not be enrolled in more than the
normal semester load of high school courses.
(This
limitation does not restrict students from taking courses during the summer.)
e.
provide evidence of parent or guardian
approval to the Guidance Counselor
f.
receive final approval of the Principal
Students may take advantage of this
option through the Interactive Television (ITV) program or the Satellite
Educational Resources Consortium (SERC).
For more information on course offerings and registration, students
should contact the ITV and SERC site coordinator at the high school.
Students who plan to take advantage of
this option and have it paid for through the school must submit an ITV
application prior to February 1 of the preceding year. The school will only pay tuition for
one ITV course during the student’s enrollment in high school provided
the above criteria is met.
Core Curriculum:
This listing includes basic courses
students are required and/or encouraged to take as they work toward their
diploma. Courses are offered based
on staffing for any given year.
COLLEGE TECH
PREP
GRADE 9
English 9 (1) English
9 (1)
Social
Studies Elective (1) Core
Plus/ Math I/ PreAlg/ Algebra I (1)
Algebra
I/Pre-Algebra (1) Foreign
Language/Elective (1)
Foreign
Language (1) General
Science (1)
General
Science (1) Health
& Phys. Ed. (1)
Health
& Phys. Ed.9 (1) Elective (1 or 2)
Elective (1)
_____ _____
GRADE 10
English 10 (1) English
10 (1) English
10T or Applied English (1)
Geometry
or Algebra I (1) Core
Plus Math/Algebra I/ Geometry (1)
Foreign
Language (1) Foreign Language/Elective (1)
Biology
(1) Environmental
Science (1)
World
History (1) Social
Studies/Elective (1)
Elective (1) Elective (1)
Phys.
Ed. 10
( ½ ) Phys.
Ed. 10 ( ½ )
______ _____
6
1/2 6
1/2
GRADE 11
English 11 (1) English
11 (1)
Algebra
II or Geometry (1) Core
Plus Math/Cons. Math/Geometry (1)
Foreign
Language/Elective (1) Conceptual
Physics (1)
Chemistry/Phy.
with Lab (1 ½ ) American History (1)
Am
History/ AP Am History (1) Electives (2)
Elective (1)
______ ______
6
½ 6
GRADE 12
English Literature (1) Senior
English (1)
Pre-Calc/
Sr Math/ Calc (1) Electives (5)
Foreign
Language/Elective (1)
Chemistry/Phy
with Lab (1 ½)
Electives (2)
_______
_____
6 ½ 6 ______ _______
6
1/2 6
Please Note: All students who would like to take a
foreign language should take French I or Spanish I as a freshman. All students who plan to take biology
must schedule biology as a sophomore.
ELECTIVE CURRICULUM:
The following elective courses are
offered to complement the core curriculum.
Visual
& Performing Arts Business
Art
I (1) Keyboarding/Word
Processing (1)
Art
II (1)
Accounting
I (1)
Ceramics (
½ ) Business
Computer Application (1)
Independent
Art & Portfolio (1)
Accounting
II (1)
Drawing (
½ ) Consumer
Math
(1)
Band (1) Desktop
Publishing
(1)
Music
Appreciation
(1) Computer
Graphics
(1)
Advanced
Computer Graphics (1)
Advanced
Desktop Publishing (1)
Multimedia
(1)
Technology Family
and Consumer Sciences
Navigation
(1/2 -1)
Basic Living Skills
(1)
Architectural
Drawing ( 1 ½
) Child
Development
(1)
Seamanship
&Cold Water Safety(1/2-1) Creative
Crafts
(1)
Woodworking I or II (1) On
Your Own
(1)
Industrial
Arts
(1) School
to Work
(2)
Marine
Resource Tech 1 (1) Independent
Study
( ½ or 1)
Marine
Resource Tech ll
(2)
Metals and/or Powers (1)
Technical
Drawing
(1)
Boatbuilding
(1)
Shoreline
Economics
(1)
Social
Studies
Psychology (
½ ) Contemporary Am. Issues
(1)
Sociology (
½ ) Civics (1)
World
Geography (1)
Maine Studies
( ½ )
World
History
(1)
Current Events
( ½ )
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.
Guidance &
Counseling
Guidance provides a variety of services
for students, their parents, and faculty members in order to facilitate
achievement of the following goals:
1. to
assist people in self-understanding and acceptance
2. to
aid in the development of effective interpersonal relationships
3 . to
help in the development of effective coping behaviors, problem solving and
decision making skills
4. to
aid in development of increased responsibility for academic success
5 . to aid in appropriate career exposure and
post-secondary education
The basic services are:
counseling (individual and group)
interpreting pupil records and test
results
parent/student/teacher/counselor
conferences
informational resource for post secondary
education and careers
parent and pupil orientations
liaison between home and school and
outside agencies when appropriate
providing interim progress reports upon
request
referral services to outside agencies
consultant regarding student needs in
general
coordination of testing programs
assistance in developing programs for
students with special needs
classroom observations of students
maintaining students records
classroom presentations regarding
developmental guidance and career education
Guidance
services are for all students, not just those who are experiencing difficulty
in learning or relating to others.
Guidance is designed to help all students feel comfortable with others
and satisfied with themselves. All
students need assistance and support to cope with the developmental tasks of
adolescence. Parents, teachers and
counselors work together to prepare the adolescent for a meaningful life.
It is the intent of the CSD 13 School
Committee that classroom teachers assess academic performance of students on a
regular basis. Assessment may take
various forms including homework assignments, classroom participation, tests or
other teacher directed forms of assessment. Performance feedback to students will be provided promptly
and on a weekly basis. The school
shall also provide parents of students in grades K-12 with a written copy of
their child’s quarterly achievement and in grades 7-12 in cases of poor
performance, with written mid-quarter progress reports. Teachers are encouraged to contact
parents more often if a student's performance warrants this (because of
problems or improvements). Parents
are encouraged to contact the school with questions regarding grades or test
results. Teacher time will be allocated
for parent-teacher conferences regarding student achievement during the school
year.
1. Standardized group tests will be
administered to all students as follows:
2. Achievement tests in grades 2, 3, 5 and
6;
3. Maine Educational Assessment in grades
4. 8 and 11;
In addition, students are encouraged to
take the following tests:
1.
Grade 9: a career
decision-making inventory;
2.
Grades 9, 10 and 11: the
PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test);
3.
Grade 10: the ASVAB (Armed
Services Vocational Aptitude Battery);
4.
Grades 11 and 12: the SAT I
(Scholastic Aptitude Test) and SAT II (achievement tests) offered at personal
cost by Educational Testing Service.
Students may be tested at additional
grade levels, if needed. Parents and students will be given prior notice of all
testing dates. Parents' requests
that their child be exempted from taking group tests will be honored if
submitted in writing in advance.
Responsibility for group standardized tests lies with the guidance
counselors. This involves testing
arrangements, interpretation of results to students, parents, teachers and
school committee, and maintenance of results in student records.
School personnel will use standardized
test results whenever possible as one factor in determining class placements
and instructional methods appropriate to individual students. This data will also be used by staff
members in planning for improvement of instructional programs and in the
identification of needs for curriculum revision.
When additional evaluation such as a
psycho-educational or substance abuse evaluation is deemed necessary by staff
members, it shall be administered by qualified personnel and in accordance with
State laws and rules, local policies, and test administration manuals, with
prior written permission from parents.
Special Education
Services
The
Pupil Evaluation Team assigns students to the special education program. An individual education plan is
designed and developed for each student assigned.
On
the basis of the P.E.T. recommendations, the student will receive services in
academic and/or independent living skills development, social and/or emotional
development and technical skills development. These services may take the form of direct teaching in the
resource or composite room, tutoring, modification of the mainstream
curriculum, methodology and/or classroom expectations, assistance to the
mainstream teacher, counseling, or placement in programs outside the school
district. Courses taught by the special educator may be offered. These courses
will be designed to meet the needs of the individual student.
Adult Education
Through
its various programs and courses for adults, the Adult Ed Program shall seek to
meet the needs of adults of all ages.
Adult Education students who, for whatever reason, have been unable to
secure a high school diploma in a regular school program, or who need
additional training to become more efficient in their chosen occupations will
benefit from participation in this school-sponsored program. Adult programs in the Deer
Isle-Stonington school system include:
1. An
accredited high school completion program conducted at the Deer Isle-Stonington
High School, which provides an opportunity for adults to earn a high school
diploma. All required high school
credit courses are taught.
2. State
Literacy Program - This program is for any person over 17 years of age who
wants help in learning how to read better. Usually the reading level of the person should be below
eighth grade level.
3. G.E.D
Program- for any adult who would like to earn a high school equivalency
diploma. Must be 18 and out of school for a year to qualify for this test.
4. General
Courses - These courses are generally offered to anyone 18 years of age or
older.
The
Director of Adult Education shall be responsible for the operation of the
school system's adult education programs and shall report to the Superintendent
of Schools. Tuition is free for
the high school completion and the State Literacy programs. Vocational course fees are contingent
on the expense of the texts and other materials. To the extent possible, the adult programs should be
financially self-supporting.
Tuition and fees collected in the operation of the adult programs shall
be accounted for in the normal records and reports of the district.
Adult Education High
School Diploma Programs
There are two routes to earn sufficient
credits for a diploma. These are
(1)
Night
School and (2) the External Credit Option.
There is no charge for either
route.
(1) Night
School - For night
school one has to attend class once a week, usually in the evening. Each course lasts ten weeks. After successfully completing a course,
the student will receive one credit towards his/her diploma.
Requirements - In order to be able to
enroll in night school a person must:
a.
be at least 18 years old or
b.
be 17 years old, and have an immediate need for a diploma (i.e. job,
military, etc.)
c.
if under 17 years of age, special exceptions can be made but only with
parent's, principal's,
superintendent's and director's permission
2.) External Credit Option - This route is an independent study to
receive
credits. Most of the work can be done at home with a minimum of five
meetings with the teacher.
Requirements - In order to take this
route a person must:
a. be
18 years of age or older and not enrolled in public school
b. be
able to read at a sixth grade level or better and
c. have
the ability to work as a self directed learner
General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) - This is a high school
equivalency certificate issued by the State of Maine. In order to receive a G.E.D., a person must successfully
complete a 7 hour test.
Requirements - in order to be able to
take a G.E.D a person must:
a. be
18 years of age or older
b. be
17 years of age and have an immediate need and written approval from the adult
education director and guidance counselor
If
you have any other questions concerning these programs or their requirements
please see the Adult Education Director.
Vocational Education
Hancock
County Technical Center (HCTC) provides vocational training in several programs
for students during their junior or senior years of high school. Students may train in a program at HCTC
and prepare for an occupation of their choice, provided the program is not
offered at Deer Isle-Stonington High School or the Island Nursing Home.
A.
Programs open to DIS students are:
Automotive Repair, Diesel Mechanics, Building Trades, Computer Graphics
and Repair,Food Service and Hospitality, and Diversified Occupations
B.
Transportation will be available to all students attending HCTC. The Guidance Counselor shall notify in
writing all tenth and eleventh grade students and their parents of vocational
education opportunities and deadlines at HCTC by January 15th of
each year.
C.
Students interested in attending HCTC must first meet with the Guidance
Counselor by April 15th of the preceding year in which he/she wants to
attend. During this meeting the
Guidance Counselor will review the credit status of the individual student to
determine if he/she has achieved junior or senior class standing.
D.
To attend HCTC during the student's junior year, students must have
successfully completed 10 credits prior to entering HCTC. To attend HCTC during the student's
senior year, students must have successfully completed 16 credits prior to
entering HCTC. Beginning in
September of 2000, juniors must have completed 11 credits and seniors must have
completed 17 credits to be eligible to attend HCTC.
E.
When it is determined that a student is eligible to apply to HCTC, the
Guidance Counselor or the
student's parent will arrange for the
student to visit HCTC and spend a day in the student's program of choice. HCTC applications will then be made
available to the student. The
Guidance Office will then mail completed applications to HCTC.
Now that you have
read your Program of Studies, make an appointment with our Guidance Counselor
to plan your next step towards a Deer Isle-Stonington High School
diploma… and your future.