HS Catalog Front - Judson Independent School District

Judson Wagner

2012-2013

High School

COURSE CATALOG CATALOG COURSE

Judson Independent School District

Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 JUDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ................................................................................................................................................ 4 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 STUDENT REGISTRATION PROCESS .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 CLASS SCHEDULE CHANGE PROCESS ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 SPECIAL NOTE: ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 COURSES OF STUDY/ADVANCEMENT .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 PROMOTION / RETENTION (GRADES 9-12).................................................................................................................................................... 6 ATTENDANCE RATE AND ABSENCES ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 RANK IN CLASS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7 NCAA ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT IN HIGH SCHOOL ............................................................................................................................................ 8 PRE-AP/IB ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8 ADVANCED PLACEMENT/INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ................................................................................................................................. 8 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE................................................................................................................................................................... 8 AP/IB ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 9 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 GRADUATION PLANS................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 RECOMMENDED GRADUATION PLAN AND END OF COURSE EXAMS:.................................................................................................................... 11 DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 JUDSON ISD STUDENT 4 YEAR PLANNING TOOL ............................................................................................................................................... 12 CHANGES IN STATE ASSESSMENT – YOUR FUTURE ........................................................................................................................................... 13 TAKS EXIT VS. STAAR EOC: THE DIFFERENCE ............................................................................................................................................... 13 POST SECONDARY THOUGHT/OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 14 COLLEGE ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 TECHNICAL SCHOOL ................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 MILITARY ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 WORK .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 TESTING INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15 TAKS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 **STAAR - END OF COURSE TEST (EOC) ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 PSAT ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 SAT -REASONING TEST .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15 SAT - SUBJECT TESTS................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 ACT ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)...................................................................................................................................................................... 16 IB (JUDSON HIGH SCHOOL ONLY) ................................................................................................................................................................ 16 THEA ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 CREDIT BY EXAM (CBE) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 CREDIT BY EXAM .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

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KEYS TO SUCCESS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS .................................................................................................................................................................. 19 COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISORY ................................................................................................................................................................. 19 TRANSITIONS (ELECTIVE COURSE) 10, 11, 12TH ............................................................................................................................................. 19 OPTIONS IN CORE COURSES .................................................................................................................................................................... 20 PRE-AP.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 GIFTED AND TALENTED ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20 AP – ADVANCED PLACEMENT............................................................................................................................................................... 20 IB – INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ................................................................................................................................................ 20 ACCELERATED AND/OR DUAL CREDIT COURSES .................................................................................................................................. 20 SHELTERED INSTRUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 20 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 21 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ELECTIVES .................................................................................................................................................. 21 SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT ................................................................................................................................................................ 23 SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES .................................................................................................................................................................. 24 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT ................................................................................................................................................................. 26 MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES ................................................................................................................................................................... 26 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29 SCIENCE ELECTIVES .............................................................................................................................................................................. 29 WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT ........................................................................................................................................................ 32 FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 34 ART ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 MUSIC .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37 THEATER ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 38 ORCHESTRA .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 40 ATHLETICS ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41 AEROSPACE SCIENCE (AFJROTC ............................................................................................................................................................... 42 JUDSON HIGH SCHOOL) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 42 AEROSPACE SCIENCE (ARMY JROTC ......................................................................................................................................................... 43 WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 43 SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ........................................................................................................................................................ 44 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS................................................................................................................................................................... 44 MATHEMATICS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 45 SCIENCE ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45 SOCIAL STUDIES.................................................................................................................................................................................... 46 CAREER STUDIES AND EMPLOYMENT .................................................................................................................................................. 46 ELECTIVE OFFERINGS............................................................................................................................................................................ 47 LIFE SKILLS/SPECIAL NEEDS .................................................................................................................................................................. 47 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT .............................................................................................................................. 50 CERTIFICATION/LICENSE PREPARATION PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................... 50 TECHNICAL DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................................................. 50 TECH PREP PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 50 ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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TECHNICAL DUAL CREDIT/OFF CAMPUS PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................... 51 WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM (WBL) ......................................................................................................................................... 52 JUDSON HIGH SCHOOL CLUSTERS............................................................................................................................................................ 53 AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES .................................................................................................................................... 53 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................................... 56 LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 59 MARKETING, BUSINESS AND FINANCE ................................................................................................................................................. 60 MEDIA TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 62 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES................................................................................................................................................................ 63 WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL CLUSTERS .......................................................................................................................................................... 65 ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING .................................................................................................................. 65 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................. 66 EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES.................................................................................................................................................... 69 HOSPITALITY......................................................................................................................................................................................... 69 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .............................................................................................................................................................. 70 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) .................................................................................................. 71 VISUAL DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 73 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A CAREER ACADEMY............................................................. 75


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JUDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION June Adair, President Arnoldo Salinas, Vice President Beth Sutton, Secretary Gilbert Flores, Assistant Secretary Jose Macias, Member Richard LaFoille, Member Steve Salyer, Member

ADMINISTRATION Dr. Willis Mackey, Superintendent of Schools Nancy Robinson, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Elida Bera, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools


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INTRODUCTION Notes to Students and Parents/Guardians: Judson ISD students: The intent of this course catalog is to assist you in selecting the courses you will take in the upcoming school year. Your plan for a high school education will include required core subject and elective courses. These courses will help foster educational growth and development that will aid you in the process of working towards college and career readiness. We recommend continual exposure and participation in your core classes (English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies).

Judson ISD parents and guardians: You are an integral part of your student’s education. This course catalog is designed to assist you and your student’s decision making regarding high school course selection. If you have any questions, counselors, teachers, and administrators at the school are available to discuss specific concerns with you.

Your campus counselor is here to assist and support you and your children. Student Registration Process Counselors will meet individually with their students to provide support and guidance in building a course schedule for the upcoming school year. At the conclusion of the registration process, master scheduling will be built whereby faculty and staff will be assigned based on student course choices from registration. Schedules should not be changed after courses have been selected and entered with the counselor. Judson ISD does understand that certain circumstances may require modification to the student’s schedule. For the upcoming school year, students will automatically be enrolled under the Recommended High School Program for graduation (RHSP). Students may elect to work towards the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) and are encouraged to do so. For more information speak with a campus counselor.

Class Schedule Change Process Students/Parents will receive a copy of the courses selected for upcoming school year. If a change is necessary, dates will be posted online for times where Judson ISD counselors will be available for course schedule modification. If dates are not conducive to meet with the counselor in person, schedule change requests may be submitted in writing, with a parent’s signature, to the campus Counseling Office. Changes requested at the beginning of the school year will require students to submit a request in writing the counselor. A personal conference with the student, parents, and the counselor is required before any requested class schedule changes will be made.

Special Note: The Judson Independent School District Course Catalog is intended to assist students and parents/guardians in the course selection process. The finality of the contents of this catalog is contingent upon the decisions and actions taken by Texas Education Agency, the State Board of Education and the Texas Legislature. Any change, update or modification will be appropriately communicated.


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GENERAL INFORMATION Courses of Study/Advancement Judson ISD follows the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) approved by the State Board of Education. Students are required to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to read, write, compute, problem solve, think critically, apply technology, and communicate across all subject areas.

Promotion / Retention (GRADES 9-12) Grade‐level advancement for students in grades 9‐12 shall be based by course credits (with a passing grade of 70%) and attendance rate (see below). Any required course failed/denied credit during the school year should be retaken through summer school, night school, correspondence or credit-by-exam. Changes in grade level classification shall be made at the beginning of the fall Grade level advancement shall require the following earned state credits for all entering grade 9 (EIE Local):

Classification Requirements Freshman

Credit Required

Course Credit for Classification

0 - 4.5

N/A

Sophomore

5.0-10.5

1.0 credit of English 1.0 credit of Mathematics

Junior

11.0-16.5

semester. students

2.0 credit of English 2.0 credit of Mathematics 2.0 credits of Social Studies 2.0 credits of Science Senior 17.0 + Required Credits 3.0 credit of English 3.0 credit of Mathematics 3.0 credits of Social Studies 3.0 credits of Science Any student who does not meet the requirements for promotion at the beginning of the school year will be reclassified to the previous grade. Current classification requirement are subject to revision – Grading Handbook Committee Meeting

Attendance Rate and Absences Students must be in attendance for at least 90 percent of the days that school is in session in order to receive credit for the school. If students do not meet this requirement, only an official attendance committee can consider grade level advancement or credit reinstatement. (EI Legal)


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Rank in Class Class standing is calculated after the 5th, 6th, and 7th semesters and at the end of the 5th six weeks of the senior year. Students are ranked by their cumulative grade average. All students within the top 8% of their class are eligible for consideration for automatic admission to Texas public universities provided all application procedures are followed.

Commencement Exercises A student may take part in high school graduation exercises if he/she has successfully completed all requirements as determined by TEA and Judson ISD, including all required state examinations and required course credits. If a student fails to meet any graduation requirement (e.g. passing all state Exit Level assessments) by the date of the graduation, the student may not participate in graduation exercises that school year. He/she may participate in graduation exercises following their completion of all requirements.

HONOR GRADUATES Graduates are recognized by their cumulative grade average as follows: Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude

98 and above 95 – 97.99 90 – 94.99

EARLY GRADUATES Texas resident who completes all graduation requirements for the recommended plan within 36 months (3 years) of entry into ninth grade may be eligible to receive an Early Graduate Scholarship to attend a Texas public college or university. (See a counselor for more details; Dependent on State Authorization)

NCAA Student athletes will be required to file with the NCAA Clearinghouse to determine initial eligibility to participate in college athletics. Some Judson courses which count toward graduation are not accepted by the NCAA as core courses for college athletic eligibility. (www.ncaaclearinghouse.com)


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Earning College Credit in High School Judson ISD has entered partnership agreements with St. Philip’s Community College (SPCC) and Lamar University/University of Texas at Arlington (LU/UT-A) in which certain courses are available for ACCELERATED AND/OR DUAL CREDIT. Accelerated credit and/or dual credit courses meet high school and college requirements. SPCC courses are taught on the Judson ISD campuses, and students may be required to meet the THEA testing standards, submit a high school transcript, and complete an application submitted to the College Counselor. LU/UT-A courses are all online. Students taking LU/UT-A classes are not required to meet THEA testing standards. Accelerated and/or dual credit courses include but are not limited to:      

English 4 Pre-Calculus Calculus (UTSA/CPS Energy Distinguished Fellows participants) Intro Criminal Justice Advance Criminal Justice French 3

The College Board offers a series of Advanced Placement exams which allow students to earn college credit based on scores. Judson also offers the International Baccalaureate Program which allows students to earn college credit by earning certain scores on exams taken during their junior and/or senior year. Courses to prepare students for these exams are as follows:

Pre-AP/IB English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry 1, Physics 1, World Geography, French 2, French 3, German 3, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3

Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Government, Economics, Computer Science A, Computer Science 2, Computer Science 3, Art History, US History, Human Geography, World History, Studio Art, Spanish 4

Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate English 3, English 4, Chemistry 2, Physics 2, Biology 2, French 4, French 5, German 4, Spanish 4, Spanish 5

International Baccalaureate Americas 1, Americas 2, IB Biology, IB Chemistry, IB Physics, IB Math SL, IB Information Technology in a Global Society, IB Theory of Knowledge, IB Math Studies, IB Math Studies, IB Information Technology in a Global Society

(For specific questions and clarification regarding weight for classes please inquire with counselor)


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Are you ready for the challenge of AP/IB? AP/IB The work level in these classes is more rigorous and demanding than regular classes since students are attempting to test out of college courses. The Pre-AP/IB classes will begin giving terminology and practice with the type of skills and thinking that will be needed to be successful in AP/IB classes. The AP/IB classes will continue to prepare students for the exams. If you feel you meet the criteria and are ready for the challenge, talk to your teacher first, then get their signature on your course request sheet, and give it to your counselor during your scheduling conference.

Be sure to check Advanced Placement information for the colleges to which you are applying. Each school awards credit differently. Remember, Pre-AP & AP/IB courses can award extra points toward your grade point average and class rank. 80 – 100 = 10 points 70 – 79 = 5 points

Report Cards/Progress Reports At the end of the first three weeks of a grading period, students will be provided with a progress report. Report cards will be issued at the end of each six-week grading period. Parents should refer to the school calendar for the dates of each six-week grading period. Additionally, parents are encouraged to utilize PARENT CENTER to monitor student grades and attendance. Refer to the Judson website at www.judsonisd.org and look under the parent information tab for more details.

GRADING SYSTEM 90% – 100% = A 80% – 89% = B 75% – 79% = C 70% – 74% = D 69% AND BELOW = F Credit will not be awarded for Grades 69% and below


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Graduation Requirements State of Texas Recommended & Distinguished High School Program (In accordance with 19 TAC Chapter 74)

RECOMMENDED English Language Arts (4 Credits)

Mathematics (4 Credits)

English I (may be met by ESOL courses) English II (may be met by ESOL courses) English III English IV Algebra I Geometry Algebra II* Fourth math *Math Models/Math App in Agriculture must be successfully completed prior to Algebra 2.

Science (4 Credits)

Biology Chemistry* Physics Fourth credit may be satisfied from any state approved course listed in the Course Catalog.

DISTINGUISHED English I (may be met by ESOL courses) English II (may be met by ESOL courses) English III English IV Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Fourth Math - Any additional approved math course for which Algebra 2 is a prerequisite) Biology Chemistry Physics The fourth credit may be satisfied from any state approved course listed in the Course Catalog.

*IPC may be successfully completed prior to Chemistry/Physics

Social Studies (3.5 Credits)

Economics (0.5 Credits) Physical Education (1 Credit)

Speech (0.5 Credits) Languages Other Than English (Must consist of the same language) Fine Arts (1 Credit)

Elective Courses

World Geography World History US History, US Government Economics Fitness for Life, Team Sports Individual Sports Athletics, Fall Cheerleading, 2-3 credit WBL CTE courses, Fall Drill Team, Courses for PE waiver:, Fall Marching Band, ROTC Communication Applications (Speech) Professional Communication Spanish French German American Sign Language 2 Credits Theater Arts Music Art Dance Principles and Elements of Floral Design(CTE) Electives 5.5 credits

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World Geography World History US History, US Government Economics Fitness for Life, Team Sports Individual Sports Athletics, Fall Cheerleading, 2-3 credit WBL CTE courses, Fall Drill Team, Courses for PE waiver: , Fall Marching Band, ROTC Communication Applications (Speech) Professional Communication Spanish French German American Sign Language 3 credits Theater Arts Music Art Dance Principles and Elements of Floral Design(CTE) Electives 4.5 credits

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Graduation Plans Recommended Graduation Plan and End of Course Exams: All students will be enrolled with anticipation of completion of the Recommended High School Program. In addition to required credits, students enrolled in for High School credit classes, in 2011-2012 and thereafter, must take an End of Course exam in the core courses in which they are enrolled. Occasionally a situation occurs where a student is unable to meet credit requirements. For those students, the minimum graduation plan is available. In order for a student’s plan to be changed from the Recommended High School Program to the Minimum Program, the student, parent, and counselor or principal must all sign in agreement.

Distinguished Achievement Program The State of Texas seeks to recognize those students with exceptional achievement in high school. The Distinguished Achievement Program is for those students whose accomplishments are of such caliber as to be acknowledged on a national level. This program requires completing the Distinguished Achievement Plan credits and completing four Advanced Measures in any combination.  The measures must focus on demonstrated student performance at the college or professional level.  Student performance on advanced measures must be assessed through an external review process.  A student must achieve any combination of four of the following: 1. TEST DATA *A score of 3 or above on The College Board Advanced Placement Examination (may count up to 4 different tests) *A score of 4 or above on International Baccalaureate subject exams. *A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Student, or higher, by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in any of their scholarship competitions 2. COLLEGE COURSES *A grade of 3.0 (80 average) or higher on courses that count for college credit. (may count up to 4 different courses) 3. ORIGINAL RESEARCH AND/OR PROJECT *Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project (may not be part of a class assignment) *Conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience *May not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures.


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Judson ISD Student 4 year planning tool 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Students see the graduation requirements listed below Enter your student information on the lines provided Identify your current grade classification In the column under your current classification, enter an “X” in the areas where you have earned credit or are currently enrolled The recommended core courses are listed; circle the courses you plan to take in the upcoming school year Select the remaining courses that you wish to enroll in for the upcoming year In the Graduation Requirements section, the number in parenthesis reflects the required credits that you must complete. Using the course catalog to guide you, select the remaining courses

Student Name

Student ID#

Counselor

School Year

Graduation Requirements

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9 Grade

Credit “X”

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10 Grade

Credit “X”

th

11 Grade

Credit “X”

th

12 Grade

English (4)

English 1

English II

English III

English IV

Mathematics(4)

Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II

Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calc

Science (4)

Biology Chemistry

Chemistry IPC

Math Models Algebra II Pre-Calc Other Physics Chemistry

Algebra II Pre-Calc AP Calc Other Physics th 4 Science

World Geo.

World History

US History

US Government

Social Studies (3.5) Economics (.5)

Econ

Physical Education (1) Speech (.5) Foreign Languages (2-Recom.; 3-DAP)

Fine Arts (1) Electives (5- Recom.; 4-DAP)

Total Credits


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Credit “X”

Changes in State Assessment – Your Future Phase in plan for State Assessments at the High School Level 2012

2013

2014

2015

Grade 9

EOC

EOC

EOC

EOC

Grade 10

TAKS

EOC

EOC

EOC

Grade 11

TAKS

TAKS

EOC

EOC

Grade 12

TAKS

TAKS

TAKS

EOC OR TAKS*

Graphic Courtesy of TEA

TAKS Exit vs. STAAR EOC: The Difference 

Twelve End of Course (EOC) test (subject based) 

Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II



English I, II and III



Biology, Chemistry, Physics

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World Geography, World History, US History



The student’s score on the STAAR End-of-Course assessment must be worth 15% of student’s final grade for that course.

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Students must have a cumulative average on STAAR to graduate per core content area.


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Post Secondary Thought/Options It is critical that each student, and his or her parent, review very carefully the requirements for graduation to ensure the proper classes are selected to meet graduation requirements. The counselor will work diligently with the student to select the appropriate classes, but remember, graduation is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

College – choose 3 to 5 schools: one dream school that may seem like a stretch, one sure thing, and several choices in between. Make sure admission requirements are met and register for the proper entrance exams. APPLY EARLY! Do not wait until just before the deadline or it may be too late.

Technical school – call and verify with several schools to make sure they have the kind of training and opportunities you are looking for. Compare their job placement rates and financial aid opportunities to determine the best choice for you.

Military – talk to recruiters for several branches of the service. See which branch of service offers the best opportunities. Make an appointment to take the ASVAB, and keep in touch with the recruiter of the branch selected.

Work – make sure you have adequate job skills for a career with a future. See if the benefits plan offers incentives for further education.


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Testing Information TAKS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION-for students that entered high school by fall 2010 Ninth graders will test Reading and Math. Sophomores and juniors will test in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. State of Texas graduation requirements will include passing all parts of the junior level test for students who entered ninth grade prior to 2011. Retests will be available in the fall, spring, and summer of each year. Students may be required to take preparatory classes for this test. Registration: Handled through the school. No special registration is needed. Type: One section given on each of four separate days. **STAAR - End of Course Test (EOC)

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REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION- Beginning with first time enrolled 9 grade students in the fall of 2011. Students will be required to take an EOC for the core subject areas they are enrolled in (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, English I, II, III, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World Geography, World History and US History). To graduate, students must meet a cumulative score in each of the core subject areas. All tests will have re-test opportunities offered in the summer, fall, and spring.

PSAT The PSAT is given one time only, in October. This practice test for the SAT is also the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship. Only juniors are eligible for scholarship consideration, but freshmen and sophomores may also take the test for practice. Many scholarship or college applications will ask for junior year PSAT scores. This test covers critical reading, math reasoning skills, and writing skills. It is a valuable predictor for success in higher level courses, such as AP, future SAT scores, and success in college. Price: District funded (Offered at select grades) Type: One 30 minute section; four 25-minute sections. SAT -Reasoning Test

SAT is one of two college entrance exams required by most colleges and universities. SAT I measures, in seven 30- minute tests, verbal and math reasoning ability needed to succeed in college-level work. Scores range from 200-800 on each section. A score of 500 on each section, or a total score of 1000, is generally in the top 50%. The SAT I is given on Saturdays approximately 7 times a year. Pre-registration is required about six weeks in advance. Price: $45.00 Subject to change. Registration: By mail or on-line, www.collegeboard.com. Type: Seven 30 minutes tests.

SAT - Subject Tests

SAT consists of a series of one hour achievement tests in various subjects. Some universities will require certain exams for admission and placement. Colleges or universities may award college credit for high scores on the exams. Scores range from 200-800, with credit consideration typically given for scores above 560. Students should register for these tests after completing the highest level course in that subject. Up to three exams may be taken on any given Saturday, but SAT – Reasoning Test may not be taken the same date. The SAT is given on Saturdays, about 7 times a year. Pre-registration is required about six weeks in advance. Price: Basic registration approx. $20 each test ranging from $8-$19. Subject to change. Registration: By mail or on-line www.collegeboard.com. Type: One hour each subject.


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ACT COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM The ACT is one of two college entrance exams required by most colleges and universities. ACT test skills in English, Math, Science Reasoning, and Reading. Scores range from 1 to 36 on each section. Those scores are combined into composite scores, which range from 1 to 36. A score above 20 is generally in the top 50%. ACT exams are on Saturdays about 6 times a year. The ACT offers an optional essay component. Pre-registration is required, about six weeks in advance. Price: $46 subject to change. Registration: by mail or on-line, www.act.org. Type: Four sections of varying lengths. Advanced Placement (AP)

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS The College Board AP exams are given once a year in May. Each three hour exam covers college level content in a specific course. The tests consist of both multiple choice and essay questions. Foreign Language exams include a speaking and listening section. Scores range from 1-5, with most colleges awarding credit for scores of three or better. Registration takes place in March. Enrollment in AP Course is encouraged but not required. Price: $58.00 per test subject to change. Registration: March through AP classes. Type: Three hours each subject.

IB (Judson High School Only)

IB – INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE EXAMINATIONS International Baccalaureate examinations are given each year in May. Registration for these examinations takes place in early October, assessment occurs in May. Examinations are taken as partial requirements to earn either the IB Diploma or IB Certificates in individual courses. In addition to the examinations, IB students must complete a variety of written and oral assessments in their courses during the junior and senior years. These assessments contribute a percentage of the examination score in each subject and are mailed to IB examiners for scoring beginning in February. Price: $62.00 each, subject to change. Registration: through IB coordinator. Type: Time varies.

THEA THEA – COLLEGE READINESS TEST The State of Texas requires all students attending a public college/university to demonstrate college level readiness in reading, math, and writing before taking any courses that count towards a college degree. Students may be exempt from this test with specified scores on either TAKS, SAT, or ACT, or if they have maintained a 3.5 overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale, while completing the Recommended or Distinguished High School Program. This test is given mainly on college campuses. Pre-registration is required. Meeting THEA standards is also required for any dual credit classes. Price: $35 Subject to change. Registration: by mail or on-line, www.tasp.nesinc.com. Type: Three separate tests.

Fee Waivers may be available for those who qualify. See your Academic and College Counselor for more information.


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CREDIT BY EXAM (CBE) If a student who has previously taken a course or subject—but did not receive credit for it—may, in circumstances determined by the teacher, counselor, principal, or attendance committee, be permitted to earn credit by passing an exam on the essential knowledge and skills defined for that course or subject. Prior instruction may include, for example, incomplete coursework due to a failed course or excessive absences, homeschooling, correspondence courses, or independent study supervised by a teacher. The counselor or principal would determine if the student could take an exam for this purpose. If approval is granted, the student must score at least 70 on the exam to receive credit for the course or subject. A student who has lost credit due to excessive absences is not eligible for credit by exam unless it is approved by the Attendance Review Committee. A student may not use this exam, however, to regain eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities. [For further information, see the counselor and policy EEJA (LOCAL).]

CREDIT BY EXAM If a Student Has Not Taken the Course - A student will be permitted to take an exam to earn credit for an academic course for which the student has had no prior instruction. The dates on which exams are scheduled during the school year are included in the student handbook. A student will earn credit with a passing score of at least 90 on the exam. If a student plans to take an exam, the student (or parent) must register with the Counseling Office no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled testing date. The district may deny a request by a parent or student to administer a test on a date other than the published dates. If the district agrees to administer a test other than the one chosen by the district, the parent must purchase a test from a university approved by the State Board of Education. [For further information, see EEJB(LOCAL).


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Keys to Success The “Keys to Success” begin with: Step 1: Scholarships  Apply early for scholarships. (Be aware of deadline dates and request letters of recommendation early).  Request official transcripts early  Notify High School Counselor of scholarship awards Step 2: Fill Out the FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid, all students should apply regardless of income)  Register for a Personal Identification Number at www.pin.ed.gov  Complete the FAFSA online application each year after January 1 at www.fafsa.ed.gov  Electronically sign FAFSA application using your PIN number.  Follow up with Financial Aid Office regarding Student Aid Report Step 3: Check for Award Letter  Log onto your school account to check for your financial aid award  Accept the award  Contact the financial aid office if additional information is requested Step 4: Student/Parent Loans  Make sure your financial aid award will cover all your college costs  See Financial Aid Administrator for loans Step 5: Money Management  Create a budget (based on actual income minus expenses)  Don’t forget to budget for books (used books are always cheaper)  Stay away from credit cards and have knowledge of your credit.


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College Application Process  Fill out the applications at www.applytexas.org  Give yourself time to complete the application procedure by starting as early as possible in the school year. Be aware that many schools require you to write an essay. This takes time!  You have the responsibility for knowing specific details applicable to each school to which you are applying. Make sure you check admission deadlines, admission requirements, tests to be taken, etc.

College and Career Advisory Continuing in the fall, all Judson ISD students in grades 9 through 12 will be exposed to college and career readiness. The content will be addressed during advisory period with a classroom teacher. Lessons and guidance covered will include organization, time management, study skills, note taking, college vocabulary, interview skills, resume building, collaborative work, test prep and interpersonal skills.

Transitions (Elective Course) 10, 11, 12th This semester elective course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be active and successful learners in both high school and college. Students will explore various strategies and techniques that are proven to lead to academic success. They will be exposed to organization, time-management, study-skills, notetaking, interview skills, resume building, test prep, college applications, scholarship opportunities, and other collegeready strategies.

Any additional questions please see the College Readiness Counselors

Students qualifying for state residency under House Bill1403/Senate Bill 1528 are eligible to apply for state financial aid please see Texas Application for State Financial Aid-TASFA http://www.aie.org/State/TASFA/


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OPTIONS in Core Courses The Course descriptions on the following pages will detail the regular level of each course. For many of these courses other options of instruction are available, see below.

PRE-AP Courses cover the standard course curriculum, but in greater depth and complexity than a non Pre-AP course. In addition, there is a greater focus on academic vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing to introduce concepts and test strategies for the AP/IB exam.

Awards additional grade points. Grades 9-10

GIFTED AND TALENTED Students must meet Gifted and Talented criteria. For those not currently participating in the GT program, routine screening takes place periodically throughout the year.

Additional screening required. Awards additional grade points. Grades 9-12.

AP – ADVANCED PLACEMENT AP follows the curriculum outlined by the College Board. English 3 prepares students for the English Language and Composition exam. English 4 prepares students for the English Literature and Composition exam. These are college level courses and students should be prepared for extensive work outside of class. After completion of the class, it is highly recommended that students take the AP exams. High scores on these exams may award college credit. Check with the individual college to determine the scores needed for credit.

See AP section for courses available. Taking Pre-AP/IB in 9th and 10th grade is strongly recommended before taking an AP class. Awards additional grade points. Available in grades 11-12.

IB – INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Judson High School began the IB Program in 1986. The IB curriculum is taught to 11th and 12th grade students who are both high achieving and highly motivated. It offers a global education based upon an international curriculum and international standards of achievement. Students apply during 8th, 9th, or 10th grade to enter this prestigious college preparatory program in their junior year. It provides students the opportunity to earn a second diploma in addition to their high school diploma. The IB Program is a comprehensive and challenging pre-university course that demands the best from both motivated teachers and students.

See IB section for courses available and how to apply. Taking Pre-AP/IB courses in 9th and 10th grade is strongly recommended before taking an IB course. Available in grades 11-12.

ACCELERATED AND/OR DUAL CREDIT COURSES Accelerated and/or dual credit courses meet high school and college requirements. They provide opportunities for students to accelerate their learning and/or to obtain college credits while pursuing a high school diploma. Curriculum expands the traditional high school course work into the freshman college course curriculum. Selected courses are available. JISD has dual credit partnership agreements.

Students who enroll in dual credit courses must provide official transcripts and must meet THEA standards.

SHELTERED INSTRUCTION Courses denoted as Sheltered Instruction are designed to provide English Language Learners with the same high quality, academically challenging content that native English speakers receive through a combination of second language techniques and an explicit focus on academic language development. Students at the secondary school level attend classes in subjects that they need to graduate from high school, taught by dual-certified ESL teachers, or by subjectmatter specialists who have been trained in second language acquisition methods such as Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP). Teachers trained in sheltered instruction implement sheltered techniques in all content areas including Math, Science, Social Studies and English. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENT 101 ENGLISH I Grade 9 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB Instruction is within the context of related reading, writing, speaking and listening with appropriate skill development in composition, literature, language and reading. Care is taken to ensure a balance among components so that the student receives instruction in all areas. 102 ENGLISH II Grade 10 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB Instruction in this course includes a balance of reading, writing, speaking and listening with appropriate skill development in composition, literature, grammar and use. 103 ENGLISH III Grade 11 1 Credit Options in instruction: AP/IB Instruction includes a balance of reading, writing, speaking, and listening with appropriate skill development in composition, American literature, language usage and reading. 104 ENGLISH IV Grade 12 1 Credit Options in instruction: AP, IB, Dual Credit Instruction in this course includes a balance of reading, writing, speaking and listening with appropriate skill development in composition, language, and reading. Literature pieces are chosen for their thematic connections and for real world relevance. Students will carry out a multi-genre research project on an issue or topic of contemporary significance. 171 ENGLISH I SOL (SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES) Grade 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: LPAC approval This course may be substituted for English I for immigrant students with limited English proficiency only. The course incorporates both second language acquisition TEKS and ELA TEKS. 172 ENGLISH II SOL (SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES) Grade 10- 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: LPAC approval This course may be substituted for English II for immigrant students with limited English proficiency only. The course incorporates both second language acquisition TEKS and ELA TEKS.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ELECTIVES 130 COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS (Speech) Grade 9-12 ½ Credit Students learn to communicate effectively in a variety of “real world” situations. 160 ANALYSES OF VISUAL MEDIA (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 11-12 ½ Credit This course is designed to learn the analysis process as it pertains to the motion picture film. Students will identify purposes of visual media, develop standards for analyzing media, explore the emotional and intellectual effects of visual media on viewers and study the relationship between subject matter and choice of media for presenting subject matter. The class will watch films from every decade (starting with silent film and ending with current trends), and genres (foreign, horror, etc…..). 111 CREATIVE/IMAGINATIVE WRITING I Grade 11-12 ½-1 Credit Students who choose this class MUST enjoy writing extensively. Emphasis will be on the writing process, development of a student portfolio and exploring a variety of genres. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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116 CREATIVE/ IMAGINATIVE WRITING I (WAGNER ONLY) Grade 11-12 ½ Credit Prerequisite: Creative/ Imaginative Writing I This course is an extension of Creative/ Imaginative Writing I with more intensive development of student portfolios. This class will also work as staff members publishing the Wagner Literary Magazine. 122 INTRODUCTIONS TO JOURNALISM Grade 9-12 1 Credit This course provides a survey study of the fields of journalism and photojournalism. It examines the role and the responsibility of media, explores newspaper structure and function, and examines methods of news gathering and reporting. Fundamental skills of journalism will be stressed: writing news, features and editorials, developing interviewing skills and learning page layout. Fundamental skills of photojournalism will also be addressed, including how to take pictures with a digital camera, download photographs on the computer, and crop and resize photographs in the program Photoshop. Students must take this course prior to being placed in Yearbook Production or Newspaper Production. 140-2 NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION I, II, III Grade 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Journalism This course gives students practical experience in the field of journalism by working as a staff member on the school newspaper. Students will be involved in all areas of production. 143-5 YEAR BOOK PRODUCTION I, II, III Grade 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Journalism This course gives students practical experience in the field of journalism through the work as a staff member on the school yearbook. Students will be involved in all areas of production and must be willing to work after school to ensure production of the yearbook by deadline. 155-7 DEBATE I, II, III Grade 9-12 1 Credit Students in this class are required to compete at Texas Forensic League and UIL Tournaments. Students will be instructed in the fundamentals of debate; logic and reasoning, persuasion, analysis, development of ideas through argumentation, case construction, speaker responsibilities, cross-examination, ethics, philosophy and competitive debate techniques. Students will also experience extemporaneous speaking and oration. This course is designed for students who show marked evidence of the ability to read, think, listen, and analyze critically. 152-4 ORAL INTERPRETATION I, II, III (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 9-12 1 Credit This is a performance course for those students interested in exploring interpretation events such as prose, poetry, extemporaneous speaking and oratory. Students are required to attend Texas Forensic Association and UIL tournaments.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Grade 9-12 1 LOCAL Credit Prerequisite: LPAC approval This course is designed for students who are at a beginning to intermediate levels of English proficiency. The goal is on providing intensive instruction in English that is commensurate with the student’s level of English proficiency. The focus is to improve students’ English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and to orient students to the American culture.


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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT 201 WORLD GEOGRAPHY STUDIES Grade 9 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB In World Geography Studies, students examine people, places, and environments at local, regional, national, and international scales from the spatial and ecological perspectives of geography. Students describe the influence of geography on events of the past and present with emphasis on contemporary issues. Emphasis is placed on geographical processes, which affect decisions concerning interrelationships among nations, production and distribution of goods, uses and abuses of resources, movement and distribution of population, cultural impact on society, and political and economic conditions. 210 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AP th Grade 9 1 Credit Prerequisite: Pre-AP Social Studies in 8 grade The AP program in Human Geography is designed to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. The readings are set at a college level and the students will have an opportunity to earn college credit through the AP examination upon completion of the course. 202 WORLD HISTORY Grade 10 1 Credit Options in instruction: AP World History Studies is a survey of the history of humankind. The major emphasis is on the study of significant people, events, and issues from the earliest times to the present. Traditional historical points of reference in world history are identified as students analyze important events and issues in western civilization as well as in civilizations in other parts of the world. 203 UNITED STATES HISTORY SINCE 1877 Grade 11 1 Credit Options in instruction: AP In United States History Studies Since 1877, students study the history of the United States from 1877 to the present. The course content is based on the founding documents of the U.S. government, which provide a framework for its heritage. Historical content focuses on the political, economic, and social events and issues related to industrialization and urbanization, major wars, domestic and foreign policies, and reform movements, including civil rights. 204 HISTORY: AMERICAS I (IB) (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 11 1 Credit This satisfies the U.S. History requirement for graduation. It is a college level course designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in the history of North and South America continents. 205 HISTORY: AMERICAS II (IB) (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 12 1 Credit It is a college level course designed to provide students with analytic skills and knowledge necessary to deal critically with the world th problems of the 20 century. Such topics as the rise of dictators, the cause and practices of wars, the Holocaust, the Cold War, conflicts in the Middle East, and international organizations will be discussed.


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206 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Grade 12 ½ Credit Options in instruction: AP In United States Government, the focus is on the principles and beliefs upon which the United States was founded and on the structure, functions, and powers of government at the national, state, and local levels. Students learn major political ideas and forms of government in history. A significant focus of the course is on the U.S. Constitution, its underlying principles and ideas, and the form of government it created. 207 ECONOMICS WITH EMPHASIS ON THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM AND ITS BENEFITS Grade 12 ½ Credit Options in instruction: AP Economics with emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and its benefits is the culmination of the economic content and concepts studied from Kindergarten through required secondary courses. The focus is on the basic principles concerning production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services (the problem of scarcity) in the United States and a comparison with those in other countries around the world.

SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES 208A MICRO ECONOMICS AP Grade 12 ½ Credit The purpose of an AP course in microeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. 212A EUROPEAN HISTORY AP Grade 11- 12 1 Credit The study of European history since 1450 introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. The goals of the AP program in European History are to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European History, (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, and (c) an ability to express historical understanding in writing. 230 PSYCHOLOGY Grade 11-12 ½ Credit In this elective course, the students will study the science of behavior and mental processes. Students will examine the full scope of the science of psychology, such as historical framework, methodologies, human development, motivation, emotion, sensation, perception, personality development, cognition, learning, intelligence, biological foundations, mental health, and social psychology. 230A PSYCHOLOGY AP Grade 11-12 ½ Credit The purpose of the AP course in Psychology is to introduce the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. This course includes a consideration of the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. 231 SOCIOLOGY Grade 11-12 ½ Credit Sociology is an introductory study in social behavior and organization of human society. This course will describe the development of the field as a social science by identifying methods and strategies of research leading to an understanding of how the individual relates to society and the ever changing world. Students will also learn the importance and role of culture, social structure, socialization, and social change in today’s society.


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221 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL STUDIES: STREET LAW Grade 11-12 ½ Credit The focus is on law that is of practical use in everyday lives. Every purchase, lease, contract, marriage, divorce, crime, or traffic violation places the citizen face-to-face with the law. Street Law is designed to provide students an understanding of their legal rights and responsibilities and knowledge of everyday legal problems. 241-2 THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (IB) (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 11-12 ½ Credit This inter-disciplinary course is required for the International Baccalaureate diploma candidate. Students in the course reflect critically upon both academic and experiential knowledge, evaluate knowledge claims, and develop a personal mode of thought based on critical examination of evidence and argument in each major academic discipline. This is a seminar course in which students are expected to participate in daily discussion, oral presentations, and several major essay assignments. All students will be expected to complete I.B. assessments. 244 PALS (PEER ASSISTANCE & LEADERSHIP) (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Student Profile plus Recommendation Letter; Interview (Student-Led); Good attendance/discipline; transportation or parental permission to carpool with other responsible students to/from assigned middle schools; background check; commitment of 5-10 hours per month outside of school time; teacher review. This program is a service learning course, an educational method in which students learn and develop through providing service in the community on a voluntary basis to a public nonprofit agency, or a civic, charity or governmental organization. Students gain lifelong learning experiences and there is structured time for students to reflect on the service experience. Students must agree to remain drug and alcohol free, learn team building mediation techniques which will help them be good mentors. Students will be assigned to a middle school student and also be responsible for completing 10 hours of community service per semester and complete at least one community service project during the year. Students in the PALS class are expected to be peer role models to fellow classmates. They are also to act as student leaders and help new students, entering JHS, find their classes and introduce them to the campuses and staff. 601 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY – IB (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 11-12 1 Credit Technology plays an increasingly important role in today’s global society. In the Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) st course, students experience first-hand what to expect in a 21 century world that will become increasingly interconnected in technology and the sharing of information. They learn to think critically about the role technology and the sharing of information plays in the United States, as well as about its effect on nations and cultures all over the world. The impact and significance of the information age is explored in several social contexts including economic, political, cultural, legal, environmental, historical, ergonomic and psychological. 224 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL STUDIES: COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS Grade 12 ½ Credit This course will focus on a deeper understanding of the world’s religions. It will analyze the five major world religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. It is designed to examine the historical, geographical, economic, government, and cultural impacts of these religions on the world community through an examination of numerous historical documents and writings.


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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT 301 ALGEBRA I th Grade 9 1 Credit Prerequisite: 8 grade math – Pre-Algebra This course is the foundation for the study of all high school mathematics courses. The student will analyze and interpret relationships and use symbols to describe those relationships. They will use functions to represent and model problem situations. Types of functions covered will include linear, quadratic, and exponential. 302 GEOMETRY Grade 9-10 1 Credit Prerequisite: Algebra I Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB This course will develop reasoning skills, both inductive and deductive, and apply them to problem solving situations. The mathematical concepts learned in Algebra I are employed in the study of relationships between points, lines, planes, angles, polygons, and circles. Their properties are examined with relation to size, shape, direction and orientation of figures. 303 ALGEBRA II Grade 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB Recommended Entry Requirements: Geometry This course expands the study of algebraic concepts to better understand the structure and uses of algebra. Students learn that equations and functions can be used to represent geometric curves and figures and develop a connection between geometry and algebra. Areas covered include linear functions, quadratic functions, complex number system, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomials, sequences and series.

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302H GEOMETRY PRE-AP (TAG Geometry is available to those incoming 9 grade students that are under the GT program) Grade 9-10 1 Credit Recommended Entry Requirements: Algebra I with a grade of 85 or higher The mathematical concepts learned in Algebra I are employed in the study of properties and relationships of size, shape, location, direction, and orientation of figures. This course will develop the use of inductive and deductive reasoning to solve problems using geometric ideas, relationships, and properties. Topics will include plane, coordinate, and transformational geometry. The course will use the study of patterns to develop an understanding of the axiomatic system and reasoning, justification and proof in Geometry. 303H ALGEBRA II PREAP Grade 10-12 1 Credit Recommended Entry Requirements: Algebra I & Geometry with a grade of 85 or more This course will expand the topics of the regular program using strategies and problems that will challenge an advanced math student. This course expands the study of algebraic concepts to better understand the structure and uses of algebra. Students learn that equations and functions can be used to represent geometric curves and figures and develop a connection between geometry and algebra. Areas covered include linear functions, quadratic functions, complex number systems, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomials, sequences and series.


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308R MATHEMATICAL MODELS Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Algebra I Recommended Entry Requirements: Recommended to take concurrently with Geometry if not on a pathway to take Pre-Calculus or Statistics This course continues to build on the Algebra I foundations as students expand their understanding through other mathematical experiences. Students use algebraic, graphical, and geometric reasoning to recognize patterns and structure. In addition, they use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life applied problems involving money, data, chance, patterns, music, design and science. This course WILL NOT qualify as the third math for the recommended graduation plan. * Class of 2011 and thereafter: this class must be taken before Algebra 2 if Pre-Calculus is not an option. 309 PRE-CALCULUS Grade 11-12 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB, Dual Credit Recommended Entry Requirements: 75 average in Algebra II This course extends the study of concepts from algebra and geometry by exploring mathematical models used in engineering, science, and other career fields. Topics include: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; inverses and their graphs, complex numbers, polar coordinates, vectors, and sequences and series. Students will use a variety of models and technology to solve problems. 309H PRE-CALCULUS PRE-AP Grade 11-12 1 Credit Recommended Entry Requirements: Algebra II (85 or higher) or Algebra II Pre-AP This course prepares students for careers in mathematics, engineering, science, and other career fields that require higher level mathematics courses. The course extends and deepens the topics of the regular Pre-Calculus course and uses Pre-AP instructional methods. Topics include: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; inverses and their graphs, complex numbers, polar coordinates, vectors, and sequences and series. Students will use a variety of models and technology to solve problems. 314 Advanced Quantitative Reasoning th The Advanced Quantitative Reasoning course is a 4 year state-approved mathematics course that will serve as an alternative to Pre-Calculus. Contextual investigations through problem-solving are the key instructional strategies that characterize this course. Specific units of study are: Analyzing Numerical Data, Probability, Statistical Studies, Using Recursion in Models and Decision Making, Using Functions in Models and Decision Making, Decision Making in Finance, Networks and Graphs, Spatial Geometric Modeling, and Decision Making in Fair Division/Selection. Students who have completed Geometry and Algebra II and want an alternative to Pre-Calculus, are recommended to register for this course. Course Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II 311 AB CALCULUS AP Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: 80 average in Pre-calculus Pre-AP/IB This is a rigorous college level calculus course, and students taking this class will prepare for the Advance Placement Calculus A/B Exam. This course includes differential and integral calculus with applications of previous math courses. The intent is preparation for college and/or one or more semesters of advanced placement calculus. Topics include: limits of a function, continuity, maxima and minima, area, volume, and other applications. 312A BC CALCULUS AP Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: 80 average in Pre-calculus Pre-AP/IB This is a rigorous college level calculus course, and students taking this class will prepare for the Advanced Placement Calculus B/C Exam. This course includes differential and integral calculus and extends the topics included in calculus A/B. Topics include: skills of limits, and applications of anti-differentiation. 313 IB MATHEMATICS (SL) (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: 75 average in Pre-Calculus ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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This course is designed for the student wanting to gain exposure to calculus while exploring major topics covered in geometry, algebra II and pre-calculus. The student will be introduced to matrices, vectors, probability, statistics and calculus. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit through the IB test and internal assessments upon completion of this course. 310 STATISTICS AP Grade 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calculus; Recommend an 80 average in Algebra II This non-calculus based course introduces the student to the management, interpretation and analysis of data. Topics include exploratory data analysis, observing patterns and departure from patterns; planning a study and deciding what data to measure and how to measure it; producing models using probability and simulation; and applying techniques for statistical inference and confirming models. Application fields include psychology, engineering, sociology, business, medicine, economics, biostatistics and more. Students will prepare to take the College Board Advanced Placement Exam in Statistics. 347R COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 Grade 9-12 1 Credit NOTE: ALL programming courses meet required Tech Apps credit for graduation Who wrote Guild Wars®? How do they make those cool Java cell phone games? How can I make Flash games? If you want answers, this is the place to start – no experience necessary. Learn programming using a 3-D world that you fill with characters you control. We learn logical thinking with the Alice system that prevents most errors – eliminating the cause of most beginners’ frustration. This course prepares you for the Computer Science AP, IB, and Business Programming sequences. 348A COMPUTER SCIENCE 2 AP Grade 10-12 1 Credit CS A is for those students planning to study math, science, engineering, or computer science in college. The language taught is Java on the Windows XP platform. The course will emphasize programming style, algorithm development, and problem solving. After you finish CS A, you can take the AP exam (A level) for college. 349A INDEPENDENT STUDY IN TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION Grade 11-12 1 Credit CS AB will continue with Java. Classic data structures will be covered. This course is necessary for those planning to test AP Computer Science AB level. 326 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (WAGNER ONLY) Grade: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II Recommended Entry Requirements: Algebra II This course expands and extends the topics of Algebra II and prepares students for college level math. The course will look at various application problems using quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants.

FOURTH YEAR 347 Advanced Computer Programming Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: CS AB, CS HL, or BCP2. Students will pursue topics of their own interest, selected from areas such as algorithms, operating system design, webbased programming, network programming, mobile applications (cell phone apps), and robotics.


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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 401 BIOLOGY I Grade 9, 10 or 11 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB In Biology, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Biology study a variety of topics that include: structures and functions of cells and viruses; growth and development of organisms; cells, tissues, and organs; nucleic acids and genetics; biological evolution; taxonomy; metabolism and energy transfers in living organisms; living systems; homeostasis; and ecosystems and the environment. 414 INTEGRATED PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY (IPC) Grade 9-10 1 Credit In Integrated Physics and Chemistry, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigation, and make informed decisions using critical-thinking and scientific problem-solving. This course integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry in the following topics: force, motion, energy and matter. Special Note: This course is only for students who receive administrative recommendation. 411 CHEMISTRY I Grade 10-12 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB Prerequisites: One unit of high school science and Algebra I. Suggested prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in a second year of math. In Chemistry, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include characteristics of matter, use of the Periodic Table, development of atomic theory and chemical bonding, chemical stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, thermo chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Students will investigate how chemistry is an integral part of our daily lives. 431 PHYSICS I (9-12) Grade 9-12 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB Prerequisites: Algebra I and completion/ or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II In Physics, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include: laws of motion; changes within physical systems and conservation of energy and momentum; forces; thermodynamics; characteristics and behavior of waves; and atomic, nuclear, and quantum physics. Students who successfully complete Physics will acquire factual knowledge within a conceptual framework, practice experimental design and interpretation, work collaboratively with colleagues, and develop critical thinking skills. Note: Course features a stronger problem-solving emphasis, and concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calculus is recommended for students selecting the PreAP/IB option.

SCIENCE ELECTIVES 433 PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY (APPLIED PHYSICS) Grades: 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: One unit of high school science and Algebra I. In Principles of Technology, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Various systems will be described in terms of space, time, energy, and matter. Students will study a variety of topics that include laws of motion, conservation of energy, momentum, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, and characteristics and behavior of waves. Students will apply physics concepts and perform laboratory experimentations for at least 40% of instructional time using safe practices. Physics credit is earned with satisfactory completion of the course.


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405 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF HUMAN SYSTEMS (PAG) Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry Science is a way of learning about the natural world. Students should know how science has built a vast body of changing and increasing knowledge described by physical, mathematical, and conceptual models, and that science may not answer all questions. Investigations are used to learn about the natural world through questioning, observing and drawing conclusions. Students should understand that certain types of questions can be answered by investigations, and that conclusions and models built from these investigations change as new observations are made. Models of objects and events are tools for understanding the natural world and can show how systems work. They have limitations and, based on new discoveries, are constantly being changed to more closely reflect the physical world. 425 ASTRONOMY Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: One unit of high school science In Astronomy, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study the following topics: astronomy in civilization, patterns and objects in the sky, our place in space, the moon, reasons for the seasons, planets, the sun, stars, galaxies, cosmology, and space exploration. Students who successfully complete Astronomy will acquire knowledge within a conceptual framework, conduct observations of the sky, work collaboratively, and develop critical-thinking skills. 420 AQUATIC SCIENCE Grade 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: One unit of high school Biology. Suggested prerequisite: Chemistry or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry In Aquatic Science, students study the interactions of biotic and abiotic components in aquatic environments, including impacts on aquatic systems. Investigations and field work in this course may emphasize fresh water or marine aspects of aquatic science depending primarily upon the natural resources available for study near the school. Students who successfully complete Aquatic Science will acquire knowledge about a variety of aquatic systems, conduct investigations and observations of aquatic environments, work collaboratively with peers, and develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. 421 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: One unit high school life science and one unit of high school physical science In Environmental Systems, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include: biotic and abiotic factors in habitats, ecosystems and biomes, interrelationships among resources and an environmental system, sources and flow of energy through an environmental system, relationship between carrying capacity and changes in populations and ecosystems, and changes in environments. 402A BIOLOGY II AP Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Biology I (80 or above average) or Pre AP/IB Biology I and Chemistry This course is designed to prepare students with strong academic backgrounds for college study in the biological sciences. It is taught at the university level and includes advanced study of selected topics with emphasis on laboratory experience and problem solving with research as an integral part. Students may receive college credit for this course through the AP exam. 413A CHEMISTRY II AP Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry I or Chemistry Pre AP/IB, & completion or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II This course is designed to prepare students with strong academic backgrounds by receiving instruction at the college level. Advanced study of chemical concepts with emphasis on laboratory experience is an integral part of this course. Students may receive college credit for this course through the AP exam.


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432A PHYSICS II AP B-NONCALCULUS BASED (WAGNER ONLY) Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Students must have completed Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1 and completion of or concurrent enrolled in Pre-Calculus This course includes topics in Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and atomic and nuclear physics taught at the college level. The student will have the opportunity to earn college credit through the AP test upon completion of this course. PHYSICS II AP C-CALCULUS BASED (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Students must have completed Biology, Chemistry, and Physics 1 and completed or have concurrent enrollment in Calculus. This is a calculus-based AP Physics II course. The students will be able to learn the concepts of calculus theory, which then will be applied to Physics. One goal of this class is to prepare the student for career areas such as engineering, medicine, and other areas needing higher math/science applications. The student will have the opportunity to earn college credit through the AP test upon completion of this course. 406B IB BIOLOGY SL (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 11-12 1 Credit IB Biology SL is the study of general biological principles as well as of the more specialized biological sciences. Cytology, biochemistry, developmental biology, genetics, ecology, taxonomy, and various aspects of adaptation are integrated within the course. Relationships and applications of concepts within and among the various sciences are explored. The student acquires data by using his senses and instrumentation. Student investigations emphasize accurate observations, collection of data, data analysis and the safe manipulation of laboratory apparatus and materials in the laboratory and field. IB Biology SL students must keep a lab portfolio and submit it for external moderation. IB Biology SL students must also participate in the IB Group 4 Project. This course prepares the student to take the IB Biology SL exam. 407B IB BIOLOGY HL (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: IB Biology SL IB Biology HL is a second year continuation of IB Biology SL. It builds to provide a deeper understanding and additional applications of the topics covered in the first year course. This course will require students to be assessed internally by the IB organization standards. Students must maintain and submit a lab portfolio from both years of IB Biology for external moderation. IB Biology HL students will also participate in a Group 4 Project. This course prepares the student to take the IB Biology HL exam. 412B IB CHEMISTRY SL (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Chemistry 1 Pre-IP IB Chemistry SL is an in-depth study of chemical concepts and principles encountered in Chemistry. It also integrates the specialized areas of chemistry such as organic chemistry, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and nuclear chemistry. Student investigations emphasize accurate observations, collection of data, data analysis, and the safe manipulation of laboratory apparatus and materials. The laboratory program in IB Chemistry SL will present both confirmatory activities and inquiry investigations. The student will have experience in glass-working, filtrating, titrating, weighing, collecting and handling gases, selecting and arranging apparatus, and designing some experiments. Through laboratory experiences, students will gain an operational definition of the concepts and principles of chemistry. Some of the laboratory work will include the analysis of unknowns through a variety of laboratory procedures. IB Chemistry SL students must keep a lab portfolio and submit it for external moderation. IB Chemistry SL students must also participate in the IB Group 4 Project. This course prepares the student to take the IB Chemistry SL exam. 435B IB PHYSICS SL (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry IB Physics SL is a two semester sequential study of physical principles, which govern the behavior of matter. It includes mechanics, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, electromagnetic radiation, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. In introducing fundamental physical concepts emphasis will be placed on the use of mathematics in formulating physical principles and in problem solving; thus a strong math background is necessary. IB Physics students must keep a lab portfolio and submit it for external moderation. IB Physics students must also participate in the IB Group 4 Project. This course prepares the student to take the IB Physics SL exam.


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436B IB PHYSICS HL (12) (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: IB Physics SL IB Physics HL is a second year continuation of the first year of IB Physics SL. It builds to provide a deeper understanding and additional applications of the topics covered in the first year IB Physics SL. IB Physics HL is a basic introduction to AC current, quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, digital technology, with an expansion on modern communication. This course will require students to be assessed internally by the IB organization standards. Students must build and submit a lab portfolio from both years for external moderation. IB Physics HL students will also participate in a Group 4 Project. This course prepares the student to take the IB Physics HL exam.

WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT 641 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I Grade 9-12 1 Credit Recommendation: Read on grade level and pass regular English with at least a 75. This course focuses on communication with the Deaf community using American Sign Language. Students will build their vocabulary to approximately 750 words. Outside activity within the Deaf community is a course requirement. 642 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II Grade 10-12 1 Credit Recommendation: Pass both semesters of ASL I with at least a 75. This course will build on the skills and vocabulary learned in ASL I. Receptive and expressive skills will be further developed. The use of voice is limited. Deaf mores are taught and increased activity in the Deaf community is required. 643 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III Grade 11-12 1 Credit Recommendation: Pass both semesters of ASL II with at least a 75. This primary focus of this course will be to develop the skill to communicate with the Deaf community without hesitation. This entire course will be taught without voice with the exception of interpreting activities. Research and additional reading about the Deaf culture and increased activities in the Deaf community are required. Internship opportunities are included in this course. Made available to Wagner students that meet pre-requisites 611 FRENCH I Grade 9-12 1 Credit Recommendation: Read on grade level and pass regular English with at least a 75. This course includes the essential elements associated with appreciating French culture and developing the skills necessary to speak, listen, read and write in French. Students will study common conversation, biographical, personal and family information and appropriate responses. 612 FRENCH II Grade 9-12 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB Recommendation: Pass both semesters of French I with at least a 75. The students will further develop an appreciation of French culture and master speaking, listening, reading and writing skills using both oral and written language. Students will study conversation and composition, including survival skills such as ordering food, receiving directions and handling money. 613 FRENCH III Grade 9-12 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB Recommendation: Pass both semesters of French II or French II (Pre AP/IB) with at least an 80. French III and French III (Pre AP/IB) will cover the same material; the same vocabulary, reading and listening selections, communicative competence and cultural material. Honors will require students to perform with more academic sophistication in reading and writing. Students will continue to use real-world situations in groups, understand main ideas and detail and analyze and compare feelings and attitudes. 614 FRENCH IV Grade 11-12

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Recommendation: Pass both semesters of French III or French III (Pre AP/IB) with at least an 80. French IV and French IV (Pre AP/IB) will cover the same material; the same vocabulary, reading and listening selections, communicative competence, cultural material and themes. Honors will include review of language structure, will require a portfolio of authentic aural and written French of student production and will include more sophisticated student performance in reading and writing. Students will use linguistic and cultural competence as a key to a broader learning experience. Students will enjoy literature, broadcasts, a French language newspaper and survey art through research. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit through the AP or IB test and internal assessments upon completion of this course. 615 FRENCH V Grade 12 1 Credit Options in instruction: AP/IB Recommendation: Pass both semesters of French IV or French IV (Pre AP/IB) with at least an 80. Students should have a desire to continue a study of the French language and culture. Both options of French V are continuations of fourth-year courses. Fifth-year students will achieve considerably more depth and breadth of linguistic competence and cultural knowledge. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit through the AP or IB test and internal assessment upon completion of this course. 621 GERMAN I Grade 9-12 1 Credit Recommendation: The student should read on grade level and pass regular English with at least a 75. As proficiency in listening and speaking the German language is gained, attention is given to reading and writing. A basic conversational vocabulary is acquired. Grammatical structures are kept at a basic level. 622 GERMAN II Grade 9-12 1 Credit Recommendation: Pass both semesters of German I with at least a 75. This course is a continuation of German II. The vocabulary level of the student is increased. The grammar structures are somewhat more advanced. 623 GERMAN III Grade 9-12 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB Recommendation: Pass both semesters of German II with at least an 80. Grammar will be reviewed. Readings will be from German literature with attention given to German fairy tales and legends. Oral discussions and brief compositions will be held over the readings. Students will study culture, history, sports, foods and lifestyles. The Pre AP/IB course will be taught at a more advanced level. 624 GERMAN IV Grade 12 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB Recommendation: Pass both semesters of German III or German III (Pre AP/IB) with at least an 80. This course will include a review of grammatical structure and a great deal of independent reading. Numerous compositions and oral presentations will be required. Students will be expected to converse predominately in German. A survey of German prose and poetry will also be included. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit through the AP or IB test and internal assessment upon completion of this course. 606 SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS Grade 9-12 2 Credits Recommendation: Spanish is one of the student’s spoken languages. Prospective students must be fluent in Spanish and have basic writing skills. The main objective is to promote the use of correct and standard Spanish. Students will work to perfect reading and writing skills. This course is conducted in Spanish. The student will receive two credits upon successful completion of this one year course. The student will be tested for proper placement. 601 SPANISH I Grade 9-12 1 Credit Recommendation: Read on grade level and pass regular English with at least a 75. This course covers the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Emphasis is on understanding common expression, greetings, questions, commands and simple conversation. The ability to give an appropriate oral response and participate in elementary conversation is stressed. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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602 SPANISH II Grade 10-12 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB Recommendation: Pass both semesters of Spanish I with at least a 75. A continued study of the grammatical construction of the language is preceded by an extensive review of concepts learned in Spanish I. Oral reading and reading comprehension are stressed. Writing is expanded by constructing brief compositions. Cultural material is also studied. 603 SPANISH III Grade 10-12 1 Credit Options in instruction: Pre AP/IB Recommendation: Pass both semesters of Spanish II or Spanish II Pre AP/IB with at least a 75 the second semester. Spanish III is conducted primarily in Spanish and reinforces basic concepts learned in Spanish II. Students have opportunities to do paired work with classmates in order to perfect listening and speaking skills. Activities include writing in Spanish, reading short passages, role-playing, cultural exploration and current events. 604 SPANISH IV AP (IB JUDSON ONLY) Grade 10-12 1 Credit Recommendation: Pass both semesters of Spanish III or Spanish III with at least an 85. The primary goal of Spanish IV is for students to reach a high intermediate level of language proficiency in listening, reading, writing and speaking Spanish. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to use Spanish to acquire and analyze information on a variety of topics from authentic written and oral texts and to use that information in formal and informal written and spoken Spanish. The class is conducted in Spanish and students are required to complete reading, writing, grammar review and other related activities outside of class. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit through the AP or IB (Standard Level) exams and internal assessment. Note: The IB exam is offered at Judson High School only. 605 SPANISH V AP (IB JUDSON ONLY) Grade 11-12 1 Credit Recommendation: Pass both semesters of Spanish IV (AP/IB) with at least an 85. The primary goal of Spanish V is for students to reach an advanced level of language proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to use Spanish to read and analyze authentic literary texts and other authentic written and oral texts. Students present their analyses in Spanish through a variety of formal and informal speaking and writing activities. The class is conducted in Spanish and students are required to complete reading, writing, grammar review and other related activities outside of class. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit through the AP or IB (Higher Level) exams and internal assessment. Note: The IB exam is offered at Judson High School only.

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT ART 701 ART I Grade 9-12 1 Credit Options in instruction: Accelerated for students who passed art for middle school Art I is a general course of art instruction in which students create original, imaginative, and inventive works of art. This class will act as an introduction to drawing, painting, and sculpture, as well as the basic theories and history of art. Effort is a large consideration on graded projects. Lab Fee - $15 702 ART II DRAWING Grade 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Art I Having shown skill and creativity in Art I, students will continue to explore the theories and techniques of drawing. Experimentation with different media and use of higher level thinking skill is emphasized while students create well-designed and complex projects. Media used in this course include pencil, prismacolor, pen and ink, scratchboard, pastels and printmaking. Lab Fee - $20


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703-4 ARTIII, IV DRAWING Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Drawing II and recommendation of a previous art teacher. This art class is designed for the advanced placement student or art career bound student who needs more studio time to complete an art portfolio. The teacher will work closely with each student to choose an area of study or concentration based on a particular visual interest or problem to be worked on each semester. Lab Fee - $20 704D ART IV ART APPRECIATION (WAGNER ONLY) Grade 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Teacher Review of portfolio The art class is designed to explore the visual elements, their nature, functions, and relationships in painting, sculpture, architecture, and industrial design. 705 ART II PAINTING Grade 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Art I Having shown a definite interest and aptitude or painting in the Art I class, students will continue to explore the media and techniques for painting. Students will be challenged to use their painting skills in a wide range of artistic styles, as well as various painting surfaces and media. Media used in this course include tempera, watercolor, colored inks, acrylic and oils. Lab Fee - $20 706-7 ART III, IV PAINTING Grade 11-12 1Credit Prerequisite: Painting II and recommendation of a previous art teacher This art class is designed for the advanced placement student or art career bound student who needs more studio time to complete an art portfolio. The teacher will work closely with each student to choose an area of study or concentration based on a particular visual interest or problem to be worked on each semester. Lab Fee - $20 708 ART II SCULPTURE Grade 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Art I Having shown the ability to think and work in the third dimension in the Art I class, students will continue to study the historical evolution and techniques of sculpture. Carving, modeling, mold making, and basic methods of working with clay will be practiced. Media used in this course include clay, stone, wood, metal, paper and plaster. Lab Fee - $20 709-10 ART III, IV SCULPTURE Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Sculpture II and recommendation of a previous art teacher. This art class is designed for the advanced placement student or art career bound student who needs more studio time to complete an art portfolio. The teacher will work closely with each student to choose an area of study or concentration based on as particular visual interest or problem to be worked on each semester. Lab Fee $20 712 ART HISTORY AP (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 11-12 1 Credit This course is designed to provide the same benefits to secondary school students as are provided by an introductory collage course in art history: an understanding and enjoyment of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms with an historical and cultural context. The students will examine major forms of artistic expression and learn to look at works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate what they see or experience. Strong reading and writing skills are a must. Students are expected to take the College Board exam for possible college credit. Lab Fee - $10 and AP Exam Fee 711A AP STUDIO DRAWING Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Art I, Art II (any media) & recommendation of a previous art teacher This course is designed for the serious art student who feels that they may want to major or minor in art while in college, or have a career in art after high school. Students will work to compile a portfolio of their art works to be submitted to the College Board for possible advanced placement college credit. During this course, the student will work with different media and solve a variety of problems in drawing. The AP studio class should be taken in conjunction with a class of painting or drawing (level III or IV) ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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Lab Fee - $30 and AP Exam Fee 713A STUDIO 2D AP Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Art I, Art II (any media) & recommendation of a previous art teacher This course is designed for the serious art student who feels that they may want to major or minor in art while in college, or have a career in art after high school. Students will work to compile a portfolio of their art works to be submitted to the College Board for possible advanced placement college credit. During this course, the student will work with different media and solve a variety of problems in 2D design. The AP studio class should be taken in conjunction with a class of painting or drawing (level III or IV) Lab Fee - $30 and AP Exam Fee 714A STUDTIO 3D AP Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Art I, Art II (any media) & recommendation of a previous art teacher This course is designed for the serious art student who feels that they may want to major or minor in art while in college, or have a career in art after high school. Students will work to compile a portfolio of their art works to be submitted to the College Board for possible advanced placement college credit. During this course, the student will work with different media and solve a variety of problems in 3D design. The AP studio class should be taken in conjunction with a class of sculpture (level III or IV) Lab Fee - $30 and AP Exam Fee 715 URBANT ART (WAGNER ONLY) Grade 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Art I and portfolio submission Having shown skill and creativity in Art I and/or Art II, students will continue to explore visual artistic expression as it relates to the greater context of Folk Art. Emphasis will be placed on the Urban Hip Hop movement as a cultural and social form of art. Students will experiment with and create styles of Urban Art with a variety of 2-D media. Lab Fee-$20 795 CERAMICS (WAGNER ONLY) Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Art I, Art II Sculpture, and teacher review of portfolio submission Having shown skill and creativity in sculpture, students will continue to explore the clay medium in the form of coil, slab, and pinch methods of building both functional-type and formal-type forms; and use the potter’s wheel to create lidded, handled, and mixed media forms of pottery. JEWLERY FABRIC DESIGN (WAGNER ONLY) Grade 9-12 1 Credit While offering the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and sculpting, the students will produce jewelry and artwork on fabric. Examples from art history will also be covered. Effort is a large consideration on graded projects. Lab Fee-$23 731-4 BAND I, II, III, IV Grade 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Band Director’s approval based on audition and previous experience. Band members will be exposed to all facets of instrumental music and performance. Band members will also be selected to participate in the Marching Band, and earn a ½ credit in physical education. The Band participates in UIL, TMEA and Community events throughout the year. Band is a full year course. INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE I, II, III, IV Grade 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Band Director’s approval based on audition and previous experience. Band members will be exposed to all facets of instrumental music and performance. Band members will also be selected to participate in the Marching Band, and earn ½ credits in physical education. This course is the same as Band but students are divided into homogenous groups and participate in all Band events and activities. The Band participates in UIL, TMEA and Community events throughout the year. Instrumental Ensemble is a full year course.


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MUSIC JAZZ BAND I, II, III, IV Grade 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Band Director’s approval based on audition and previous experience. Jazz Ensemble is open to current members of the band program. The exception is vocal, piano and bass. The jazz band performs intermediate to advanced level literature from various selected styles of music, such as jazz, rock and Latin. In addition to the techniques of rehearsal and performance, the students learn theory and history of the music performed. Students participate in a number of performances that include formal concerts, festivals/competitions and community events. APPLIED MUSIC I, II, III, IV Grade 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Must be a member of Band I, II, III, and IV or Instrumental Ensemble I, II, III, IV. Applied Music is open to any student currently enrolled in band or instrumental ensemble. Course will include strategies for a successful practice regimen. Students are expected to audition for individual competitions such as district band and solo and ensemble contest. BEGINNING BAND I Grades 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Band Director’s approval based on Beginning students and parents meeting with band directors to determine the wind instrument for the student. Students will be required to rent or purchase the instrument selected for them, including beginner books and supplies for that instrument. This is a full year course. 729 COLORGUARD Grade 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Band Director’s approval based on audition. This is a performance-oriented class that combines the elements of dance, and equipment work. Students will perform as an auxiliary unit to the Marching Band program. In the fall semester, color guard will perform as a unit of the Marching Band. In the spring semester, students will perform as a member of the Winter Guard unit. There is a high degree of physical demand; students will earn a ½ credit in physical education and fine arts. This is a full year course. 761-4 DANCE I, II, III, IV GRADE 9-12 ½ or 1 Credit This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills of dancing. This course will include stretching and conditioning dance exercises, performances of routines both individual and as groups to various types of music, and some emphasis on choreography of dance routines. 751-4 CHORAL MUSIC I, II, III, IV Grade 9-12 1 Credit ADVANCED MIXED CHOIR The Advanced Mixed Choir is a varsity level choir and is the top-performing choir. Membership is by audition only. Advanced Choir members are exposed to all facets of vocal training and performance. Members participate in UIL and TMEA activities as well as performing several concerts each year. The Advanced Choir also takes spring tours to competitive music festivals both in and out of state. ADVANCED TREBLE CHOIR This choir is a varsity level women’s group. Membership is by audition only. The course focuses on vocal and musical training. Members of this choir participate in concerts, UIL events and TMEA activities. WOMEN’S CHOIR This women’s chorus focuses on vocal development and musical training. No audition is required. This choir participates in concerts, UIL events and TMEA activities. BEGINNING WOMEN’S CHOIR This women’s chorus focuses on fundamentals for students with no previous high school choral training. No audition is required. This choir participates in concerts, UIL events and TMEA activities. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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BEGINNING MEN’S CHOIR This men’s chorus focuses on fundamentals for students with no previous high school choral training. No audition is required. This choir participates in concerts, UIL events and TMEA activities. 755-758 VOCAL ENSEMBLES GRADE 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Selection and placement by approval of director based on audition and past experience. All Students must be concurrently enrolled in another choir, and have above-average vocal and musical skills. Vocal Ensemble members serve as ambassadors to the school and community. They participate in numerous performances throughout the school year. 739-40 MUSIC THEORY I, II-AP GRADE 10-12 1 Credit This course is for advanced music students who are interested in the systematic study of the structure of music through analysis, ear training and composition. Students who wish to take Music Theory IIAP must either successfully complete Music Theory I or pass a qualifying exam. Music Theory IIAP students will take the AP test in May.

THEATER 771 THEATER ARTS I Grade 9-12 1 Credit Theatre Arts I is an introduction to the dramatic arts. Topics include basic warm ups and acting techniques; a brief overview of the history of theatre arts; interpreting dramatic literature; careers in Theatre; and an introduction to the technical elements of theatrical production 772-4 THEATRE ARTS II, III, and IV Grade 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I, II, or III and recommendation of teacher These courses build on the background established in Theatre Arts I, continuing the study of the historical evolution of the theatre, dramatic literature, and production styles. Basic components of production are studied and applied through performance. 781-3 THEATRE ARTS PRODUCTION I, II, III, IV Grade 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Audition with theatre teacher Students will become a performing group and produce theatre, including UIL one-act play competition. Participation in plays and contests are mandatory. 791 TECHNICAL THEATRE I Grade 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I and teacher recommendation Students will learn all aspects of the backstage side of theatre including: set construction, scenic art, set design, lighting, rigging, sound, costuming, make up, theatre management, box office and publicity. This will be a hands-on course with many opportunities. 792-3 TECHNICAL THEATRE II AND III Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Technical Theatre I and teacher approval This course builds on the background established in Technical Theatre I; continuing the opportunities to experience all technical aspects of the theatre.


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ORCHESTRA 721 BEGINNING ORCHESTRA GRADE 9-12 1 Credit This is a beginning class and is open for all students’ grades 9-12, no prior musical experience necessary. Students will learn to play violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students should expect to practice at least 3 hours per week outside of class and will be expected to perform several times throughout the year. There are a limited amount of instruments that can be issued from the school after the JISD Instrument usage fee is paid. Students will be expected to purchase necessary music books and supplies. 721-4 ORCHESTRA I, II, III, IV Grade 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Orchestra director’s approval based on an audition and prior orchestra or private lesson orchestra experience. Members in the orchestra will develop intermediate and advanced skills on the violin, viola, cello and bass. They will learn and play a wide variety of musical styles from traditional to very modern as well as a variety of cultural music. Members in the orchestra will participate in UIL events, TMEA activities, community performances and competitions throughout the school year in form of large ensembles, small ensembles and solos. There are a limited amount of instruments that can be issued from the school after the JISD Instrument usage fee is paid. ORCHESTRA APPLIED MUSIC I, II, III, IV Grade 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Must be a member of Orchestra I, II, III, or IV. Applied Music is open to any student currently enrolled in Orchestra. Course will include strategies for a successful practice regimen, applied music theory and an introduction to improvisation. Students are expected to audition for individual competitions such as district orchestra and solo and ensemble contest. 741-4 GUITAR (JUDSON ONLY) Grade 10-12 Local Credit Prerequisite: Entrance into class by audition only. This class will cover basic music theory, a variety of musical styles, equipment and performance. Students must have their own guitar (acoustic or electric). Since this class is limited in size, acceptance is by audition only. Auditions will be held in the spring for the following year. Second year guitar students will not have to audition, but must have teacher approval.


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HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 512 HEALTH EDUCATION Grade 9-12 ½ Credit This course is designed to introduce key concepts, which stress physical, emotional, social, and safety phases of health. At the conclusion of this course, students will have enough background information to help them assume responsibility for the decisions they make regarding a healthy lifestyle. 500 FITNESS FOR LIFE Grade 9-10 ½ Credit The basic purpose of this course is to motivate students to strive for lifetime personal fitness with an emphasis on the health-related components of physical fitness. The concept of wellness or striving to reach optional levels of health is the cornerstone of this course. Students will be encouraged to create a personal healthy lifestyle. Uniforms required: Purchased first week of school ($15 cash or money order only.) 501 INDIVIDUAL SPORTS Grades: 9-12 ½ Credit Students are expected to participate in a wide range of individual sports that can be pursued for a lifetime. The continued development of health-related fitness & the selection of individual sport activities that are enjoyable is a major objective of this course. Uniforms required: purchased first week of school ($15 cash or money order only.) 502 TEAM SPORTS Grades: 9-12 ½ Credit Students are expected to develop health fitness and an appreciation for team work and fair play. Team sports is less concerned with the acquisition of physical fitness during the course than reinforcing the concept of incorporating physical activity into a lifestyle beyond high school. Uniforms required: Purchased first week of school ($15 cash or money order only.) 504Y PE: DANCE/AEROBICS Grades: 9-12 ½ Credit This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills of dancing. The course will include stretching and conditioning dance exercises, performances of routines both individual and as groups to various types of music, and some emphasis on choreography of dance routines. 581 SPORTS MEDICINE (WAGNER) Grades: 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Instructor Approval This course is designed for students who are interested in the field of athletic training or other allied health professions. The class will focus on current trends in athletics and physical education concerning the recognition, care, and prevention of athletic injuries. 562 PEP SQUAD Grades: 9-12 1 Credit The student will be offered opportunities to explore the vocabulary of both dance and cheer movement and to acquire fundamental skills in ballet, jazz, novelty, military, high kick, and prop. The student will explore hand routines, cheers and chants, and marching fundamentals. Furthermore students will perform at various sporting events and compete during the spring semester. NOTE: Pep squad is open to everyone and requires no audition. All participants are required to buy the team practice wear and uniform and attend scheduled after school practices and events.


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ATHLETICS Grades: 9-12

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OFFICE AIDE Grades 11-12: Local Credit Students who choose this offering will be assigned to work as office aides in attendance, student services, counseling, or administration. 243 STUDENT LEADERSHIP Grades 11-12: Local Credit The Student Council works on school and community projects.

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Aerospace Science (AFJROTC Judson High School) Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps All students enrolling in Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) are required to participate in the Extreme Excellence Challenge (E2C)Wellness program. This program is designed to help students improve their physical fitness. The physical fitness sessions of team and individual sports will include walking, running, and calisthenics. Additionally, students must be a citizen or national of the United States or an alien admitted for permanent residence; and enrolled in and attending regular courses of instruction at Judson High School. The Senior Aerospace Science Instructor and the Principal or a designated representative approves enrollment to ensure students meet acceptable standards. Qualifies as a PE waiver The AFJROTC Aerospace Science curriculum includes the history of flight, the development of airpower, the U.S. military services, the exploration of space and the technology of spaceflight, the principles of flight, planning and organization, communicative skills, Physical Training (PT)/wellness, and the development of leadership skills. All cadets must wear the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform on assigned days and meet acceptable standards of dress and appearance. Extracurricular activities include boys and girls precision drill teams, orienteering (land navigation) team, model rocket team, color guard team, and physical fitness team. An AFJROTC Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successfully completing the threeyear program and an AFJROTC Certificate of Training is awarded for successfully completing the two-year program. 521 AEROSPACE SCIENCE 1 Grades: 9 1 Credit First-year cadets receive an introduction to AFJROTC, military customs and courtesies, citizenship and character developments, drill, wear of the uniform, and the elements of fellowship, teamwork and PT /wellness. 522 AEROSPACE SCIENCE 2 Grades: 10 1 Credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of AS 1 or a year of JROTC at another school. Second-year cadets begin to develop their leadership skills. Communicative skills, understanding individual and group behavior, basic leadership concepts and PT /wellness are taught. The development of self-discipline is emphasized. 523 AEROSPACE SCIENCE 3 Grades: 11 1 Credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of AS 2 or two years of JROTC at another school. To be an officer, students must also graduate from Judson High School Summer Leadership School (SLS) or an equivalent SLS if transferring from another high school. Third-year cadets take on leadership roles within the Cadet Wing. They may serve as cadet officers or senior non-commissioned officers in command or staff assignments. Leadership training focuses on an introduction to management, planning and organization, citizenship, ethics, and PT /wellness. Also, life skills and career opportunities are explored. Continued emphasis is placed on self-discipline. 524 AEROSPACE SCIENCE 4 Grades: 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of AS 3 and graduation from Judson High School AFJROTC Summer Leadership School or Cadet Staff Officers School. Fourth-year cadets act as role models and lead the Cadet Wing in senior command and staff duties. Cadets are in command positions and are responsible for the planning of Wing activities, coordinating requirements, and organizing all Cadet Wing projects and programs. 525 DRILL CLASS Grades: 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of AS 1 and the students must be concurrently enrolled in a regular AS Class (522, 523, 04 524). This class will focus on Drill and Ceremonies and AFJROTC competition team practice, teamwork and PT/wellness. This class does not count towards the Completion Certificate. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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Cadets may begin AFJROTC in 9 and 10 and complete the three-year AFJROTC certification requirement by the end of their junior or senior year. With the approval of the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor and Principal, senior cadets may dual enroll in AS 2 and AS 3 to complete the certification requirements in two years.

Aerospace Science (ARMY JROTC Wagner High School) Army Junior Reserve Training Corps

All students enrolling in the Army Junior ROTC must be: qualified, approved, or capable of participating in Wagner High School’s Standard physical education programs: It is the policy of Judson Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. 521 COURSE 1 Grades: 9-12 1 Credit Citizenship: A one to four year course designed to motivate young people to be better citizens strengthening their character through the teaching of values, developing the ability to communicate, developing the basic skills necessary to work as a team member and developing leadership skills. 522 COURSE 2 Grades: 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Must be formally enrolled in the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Rifle/Drill: A 1 to 4 year course designed to assist students in becoming more accomplished in skills required for ROTC extracurricular competition events such as Drill Team, Color Guard, Marksmanship, Orienteering, and Physical Fitness. 523 COURSE 3 Grades: 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Instructor Review Student Government Leadership: This course provides an opportunity to study, practice and develop group leadership and organizational skills. These skills include, but are not limited to: decision making, problem solving techniques, communication, leadership roles, human relations skills and understanding the need for social intelligence and civic responsibility. 524 COURSE 4 Grades: 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of three years JROTC here or at another school. Fourth year cadets act as role models and lead the Wagner Battalion as seniors they will hold positions of command and staff positions. Cadets are in command positions and are responsible for leading the planning of all activities within the Battalion, coordinating requirements and organizing all projects and programs.


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SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Note: Special Education placement and individual course selections are determined by an Individual Education Plan Committee (IEP). Special Education Course Offerings: The following is a list of the courses with modified essential knowledge and skills. All special education courses are taken for credit. Please be advised that not all courses will be offered on all campuses.

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS 821 APPLIED ENGLISH I Grades: 9 1 Credit Applied English I is a modified curriculum that reflects the general education English I course designed to address the Individual learning of special needs students. Students will practice the application of both oral and written use of language, as well as interpret and respond to relevant literature, develop study skills and strategies and productive thinking skills. Basic skills in punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, writing, spelling and vocabulary will be addressed. Career preparation skills such as filling out resumes and job applications will be examined. 822 APPLIED ENGLISH II Grades: 10 1 Credit Prerequisite: Applied English I Applied English II is a modified curriculum that reflects the general education English II course based on the needs of the individual student. Students will continue to practice the application of both oral and written language, the structure and uses of written language, as well as interpret and respond to relevant literature, develop study skills and strategies and productive thinking skills. Continued reinforcement of English knowledge and skills will be made. Career preparation skills such as filling out resumes and job applications will be examined. 823 APPLIED ENGLISH III Grades: 11 1 Credit Prerequisite: Applied English II Applied English III is a modified curriculum that reflects the general education English III course based on the needs of the individual student. This course focuses on integrated language arts studying language/writing, literature /reading and speaking/listening. This course also includes the study of American dialects, language history and literature. Students will practice the application of both oral and written use of the language, as well as Interpret and respond to relevant literature. English III includes the continued development of study skills and strategies and the use of productive thinking. 824 APPLIED ENGLISH IV Grades: 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Applied English III Applied English IV is a modified curriculum that reflects the general education English IV course based on the needs of an integrated language arts study that focuses on language/writing, literature/reading and speaking/listening. This course also includes the study of the development of the English language. Students will practice the application of both oral and written language, as well as interpret and respond to literature, both American and British. English IV includes the reinforcement of study skills, strategies, and productive thinking.

825-828 APPLIED READING I & II & III & IV Grades: 9-12 1 Credit Applied Reading is a supportive reading course modified to meet the needs of students who qualify through IEP process. Relevant and meaningful applications provide a context for the use of reading in practical situations, reading fluency, and test taking strategies.


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MATHEMATICS 829 APPLIED ALGEBRA I Grades: 9 1 Credit Applied Algebra I is a modified curriculum course designed to provide students the tools of Algebraic thinking. Students will build on their basic understanding of numbers, operations, quantitative reasoning patterns, relationships, measurements, probability and statistics. The course will explore symbolic reasoning and Algebraic thinking, function concepts, and underlying mathematical processes. 830 APPLIED GEOMETRY Grades: 10 1 Credit Prerequisite: Algebra I Applied Geometry is a modified curriculum course designed to develop geometric thinking, special reasoning skills and to apply them to problem-solving situations. Relationships of points, lines, planes, angles, polygons, circles and various solids are explored to develop inductive and deductive reasoning. 831 APPLIED MATH MODELS Grades: 11 1 Credit Prerequisite: Applied Algebra I and Geometry In this modified curriculum class students use Algebraic, graphical, and geometric reasoning to recognize patterns and structure, to model information, and to solve problems from various disciplines. Students use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life applied problems involving money, data, chance, patterns, music design, and science. The students will use mathematical models to solve problems from a wide variety of applications in both mathematical and non mathematical situations. 832 APPLIED MATH IV Grades: 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Applied Algebra 2 Applied Mathematics IV is a modified curriculum course designed to reinforce math operations using a variety of practical real life situations that facilitate the understanding of using math in daily living exercises. Emphasis is on applying math in the use of personal financial situations and solving home and work problems by using the concepts of mathematics.

SCIENCE 834 APPLIED BIOLOGY I Grades: 9 1 Credit Applied Science I is a modified curriculum course dealing with the study of living organisms. Emphasis will be on the biochemical activities of the cell, systematic approaches to classification, adaptations of organisms to environmental changes and ecological activities. 835 APPLIED IPC Grades: 10 1 Credit Applied Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) is a modified curriculum course in the Physical Sciences, topics include: motion, waves, energy transformations, properties of matter, changes in matter and solution Chemistry. 836 APPLIED CHEMISTRY Grades: 11 1 Credit Applied Chemistry is a modified curriculum course designed to introduce students to basic concepts of chemistry. 837 APPLIED AQUATIC SCIENCE Grades: 12 1 Credit Applied Aquatic Science is a modified curriculum course in the study of freshwater and marine environments. Topics include; aquatic ecosystems, relationship among aquatic habitats and ecosystems, roles of cycles in aquatic environmental adaptations of organisms, changes in aquatic environment, and geological phenomena.


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SOCIAL STUDIES 838 APPLIED WORLD GEOGRAPHY Grades: 9 1 Credit This modified curriculum course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to study the interaction of man and his environment. The study includes current developments around the world which affect physical and cultural settings. Activities are designed to assist students in recognizing how understanding events in world geography will influence our country and our people. 839 APPLIED WORLD HISTORY Grades: 10 1 Credit This modified curriculum course is a selective history of the world from the dawn of civilization to modern times. Great forces and movements that have shaped man’s destiny are explored. 840 APPLIED UNITED STATES HISTORY Grades: 11 1 Credit This modified curriculum course is the study of American History with a study of the period from Reconstruction until the present. 841 APPLIED UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Grades: 12 ½ Credit This modified curriculum course leads the student to a better understanding of democracy and the American political system. It is the study of federal, state, and local governments which includes the US and Texas Constitutions. World and national affairs are considered. 842 APPLIED ECONOMICS – FREE ENTERPRISE Grades: 12 ½ Credit This modified curriculum course will introduce the student to the American free enterprise system. Topics of study include macro and microeconomics, investment, credit, international trade, and the role of government, labor, business, and the consumer in the economy.

CAREER STUDIES AND EMPLOYMENT 873 PRE EMPLOYMENT STUDY Grades: 10-12 1 Credit This class assists students in making a smooth transition from academic pursuits to employment. Investigations are made in the areas of: job skills and interest, the application and interview processes, understanding the job experience, quality employability skills, job performance evaluations, employment policies, procedures right and responsibilities, work ethic and job attitudes, coworker, supervisor, and customer relationships, fiscal responsibility, teamwork and collaboration. 891-898 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Grades: 10-12 1 Credit Employment Preparation Experience is the actual work period scheduled within the school day. 991-998 VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCE Grades: 11-12 1 or 2 Credits The vocational experience program assists students in making a smooth transition from academic pursuits to employment. Investigations are made in the areas of: job skills and interests, the application and interview processes, understanding the job experience, quality employability skills, job performance evaluations, job training, employment policies, procedures, rights and responsibilities, work ethic and job attitudes, co-workers, supervisor and customer relationships, safety, fiscal responsibility, corrective feedback or criticism, and workmanship and collaboration. CR: 1-2


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ELECTIVE OFFERINGS 849 APPLIED PUBLIC SPEAKING Grades: 9-10 ½ Credit This course will assist students in developing skills in the areas of receptive, expressive and written language. Oral and written language will be used to express ideas, demands and needs, and to make inquiries. Communication will be examined in regard to social appropriateness, environmental cues and prompts, understanding generalizations in a real life context, the responsibilities of independent living and skills that relate directly to employment. 850 APPLIED HEALTH EDUCATION Grades: 9 ½ Credit This course is a modified curriculum course designed to introduce key concepts which stress physical, emotional, social, and safety phases of health. Students will be given information to help them assume responsibilities for making healthy lifestyle choices. C304 CTED BCIS I Grades: 9-11 1 Credit Prerequisite: Admitted through IEP Process This computer course introduces basic concepts in word processing, spreadsheets and other computer applications. This course will prepare students to use technology in personal workplace situations. Other areas of concentration are basic math and English usage to help in securing and maintaining employment. CR: 1 C710 CTED-GENERAL MECHANICAL REPAIR I Grades: 9-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Admitted through IEP process. This pre-employment course includes a basic understanding of career opportunities and learning requirements in three fundamental occupational areas: automotive technology, small engine repair, and welding. C711 CTED GENERAL MECHANICAL REPAIR II Grades: 9-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Admitted through IEP process. A continuation of GMR 1 C 223 CTED TYPEWRITING Grades: 9-10 1 Credit Prerequisite: Admitted through IEP process. This course is designed to develop typewriting skills for personal and business use. Students will use these skills to address business applications. Special emphasis is placed on remediation in areas of reading, writing, computing, communication and reasoning as applied to business applications and employment in those areas.

LIFE SKILLS/SPECIAL NEEDS 901-904 ENGLISH I, II, III, IV - LIFE Grades: 9-12 1 Credit per year English TEKS instruction based on the students’ functioning level Course of instruction will follow the English TEKS for the specific enrolled grade for the student. 911-914 MATHEMATICS I, II, II, IV - LIFE Grades: 9-12 1 Credit per year Mathematics TEKS instruction based on the students’ functioning level. Course of instruction will follow the Mathematics TEKS for the specific enrolled grade for the student. 921 thru 924 SOCIAL STUDIES I, II, III, IV – LIFE Grades: 9-12 1 Credit per year Social Studies TEKS instruction based on the students’ functioning level Course of instruction will follow the Social Studies TEKS for the specific enrolled grade for the student. CR: 1/year


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931 thru 934 SCIENCE I, II, III, IV - LIFE Grades: 9-12 1 Credit per year Science TEKS instruction based on the students’ functioning level Course of instruction will follow the Science TEKS for the specific enrolled grade for the student. CR: 1/year st

951-957 DAILY LIVING SKILLS-LIFE (1 THRU LAST YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL) Grades: 9-12 1 Credit per period This course integrates the domestic, recreation, leisure, school and community domains. Students will study areas of cooking, safety, leisure, chores, duties, responsibilities, budget time management, first aid and communication. Personal safety and responsibility, health care, transportation, telephone skills and appropriate recreation activities are addressed in the context of developing a full capacity living experience. 971-977 RECREATION/LEISURE-LIFE (1st THRU LAST YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL) Grades: 9-12 1 Credit per period This class teaches social skills needed for successful participation in recreational and leisure activities with the community. st

961-967 OCCUPATIONAL PREPARATION-LIFE (1 THRU LAST YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL) Grades: 9-10 1 Credit per period This course prepares students to enter the job market through a study of employment issues including recognizing what skills define particular jobs, application and interview processes, identifying barriers to employment, individual attributes that enhance employability and using community services/resources to aid employment. Issues that are introduced to the students include: safety, understanding job responsibilities, time management, relationships, task commitment, leaving a job appropriately, organizational skills and evaluation. Job skills are introduced in the areas of newspaper, telephone, placement assistance, and priority task awareness. 981-987 COMMUNICATION SKILLS-LIVES I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII Grades: 9-12 1 Credit This modified course assists students to develop skills in the area of expressive, receptive, written, and/or symbolic representations of language. Students will integrate language to express ideas, demands, and to make inquiries. Communication will be examined in regard to social appropriateness, the responsibilities of independent living and skills related directly to employment. 941 TEAM SPORTS 1 – LIFE Grades: 9-10 1 Credit This modified curriculum course is designed to help students develop health fitness and an appreciation for team work and fair play. Team sports are less concerned with the acquisition of physical fitness during the course than reinforcing the concept of incorporating physical activity into a lifestyle beyond high school. The actual course can be taught in a variety of settings to include participation in Special Olympics Sports. 942 TEAM SPORTS 2 – LIFE Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Continuation of Team Sports 1 943 ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION Grades: 9-10 1 Credit Adaptive Physical Education is a diversified program of developmental activities, games, sports, and rhythms suited to the interest, capacities and limitations of students with disabilities who may not successfully engage in unrestricted participation in the rigorous activities of the general physical education program. It is limited to students in special populations. 944 HEALTH – LIFE Grades: 9-10 1 Credit This course is a modified curriculum course designed to introduce key concepts which stress physical, emotional, social, and safety phases of health.


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945 COMPUTER SCIENCE – LIFE Grades: 9-10 1 Credit Modified course designed to familiarize the student with various computer applications for educational and/or recreational use. The student will learn how to use varies programs on the computer. 946 COMPUTER SCIENCE 2 – LIFE Grades: 9-10 1 Credit Continuation of first year of Computer Science


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CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Judson ISD is proud to participate in the statewide high school reform initiative called AchieveTexas. This college and career initiative allows students to achieve success by preparing them for secondary and postsecondary opportunities, career preparation and advancement, meaningful work, and active citizenship. The AchieveTexas initiative centers on establishing career clusters in all of our schools as a strategy for improving high school completion rates and college and workforce readiness. It is based on the belief that the curricula of the 21st century should combine rigorous academics with relevant career education that incorporates the College Readiness Standards, personalized learning environments, academic and social support, relevant teaching and learning designed to promote postsecondary success, and effective educators and leaders. Career clusters are a way of reorganizing learning around programs of study that will prepare students for an ever more competitive global economy. AchieveTexas offers guidance to help students plan their educational experience based on their career goals and allows students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful transition into skilled employment, advanced training, an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, or technical certification. AchieveTexas provides an organizing tool for redesigning schools, small learning communities, academies, and magnet schools. Career programs of study, or career pathways, represent a recommended sequence of courses based on a student’s personal interests and career goals. The idea is to connect what students learn in school every day to what they aspire to do tomorrow, thus increasing engagement with school and motivation to achieve.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE PREPARATION PROGRAMS Industry certifications are important components of Career & Technical Education programs and are gaining importance in the business world as evidence of skill attainment; hundreds of certifications are available, and more are introduced each year. Earning a certification has many benefits; it gives students a sense of accomplishment, a highly valued professional credential, and helps make them more employable with higher starting salaries. Judson ISD has aligned numerous career pathways with industry certifications and licenses, thereby providing students opportunities to earn nationally recognized, industry-current credentials. These certifications and licenses are identified within each course description. Information on the certifications/licenses in the programs is available in each respective high school Career Center.

TECHNICAL DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS Dual Credit courses provide an opportunity for students to obtain college credit while pursuing their high school diploma. The traditional high school course work is expanded into the college course curriculum. Eligibility must be met before the first day of class through an application process. Available for selected courses only—information on the approved courses is available in each respective high school Career Center. Must meet college processing deadline to be considered.

THEA standards must be met. Official transcript must be sent to the college.

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TECH PREP PROGRAMS Students can earn college credit while in high school through the Tech Prep Programs. Tech-Prep programs are agreements between high schools and community and technical colleges so those students earn college credit while in high school. Tech-Prep is a rigorous academic and technical educational program which prepares high school students for both college and the workforce. Tech Prep is a coordinated sequence of academic and technical courses beginning in the ninth grade. Information on each of the course sequences required for the Tech Prep programs is available in each respective high school Career Center and campus website. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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TECHNICAL DUAL CREDIT/OFF CAMPUS PROGRAMS AEROSPACE ACADEMY (AA) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY ACADEMY (ITSA) MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY (MTA) HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACADEMY (HPA)

These programs offer an innovative training partnership of 18 area school districts, the Alamo Community College District, local aerospace companies, local computer and security firms, and the City of San Antonio. The program is a two-year commitment, beginning in the junior year. Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible to participate. Applicants are required to have the following: the THEA, and Dual Credit parental permission. Each student receives up to 25+ technical college semester hours and six high school credits for the two-year program. Additionally, students can earn a certificate of completion or award in each of the academies— they are listed respectively. Check out the website for more information at www.accd.edu\academy. T720 AEROSPACE ACADEMY (AA) 3 Credits Students receive technical training in airframe and power plant mechanics from college instructors, with paid summer internships at one of the industry partners. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for jobs in the aerospace industry where they can complete their technical training toward their FAA license. Up to thirty college credit hours are available for a post-secondary course of study. It is a two-year commitment—students must sign up in their sophomore year to start the program in their junior year. Aircraft Turbines Mechanic or Aircraft Structures Mechanic T354 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY (ITSA) 3 Credits This program is designed to provide high school students with a two-year technology applications program that specializes in knowledge and skills for information technology, computer security, web development and programming with paid summer internships at one of the industry partners. Student graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level Information Technology positions in local businesses or for a post-secondary Information Technology course of study. It is a two-year commitment—students must sign up in their sophomore year to start the program in their junior year. Information Technology/Security & Assurance. T731 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY (MTA) 3 Credits Students prepare for careers in manufacturing production operations and facilities maintenance. Students compete for paid internships in the summer of their junior year with such companies as Dynatech Turbine Services, Columbia Industries, Alamo Iron Works, Lightspeed Technology, and others. The students can enter into manufacturing careers such as CNC Tool Operator or Manufacturing Operations Maintenance Assistance. Marketable Skills Achievement, Manufacturing Skills Trade Helper, Manufacturing Operations Maintenance Assistant. T610 HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACADEMY (HPA) 3 Credits This program is designed for individuals wishing to pursue degrees ranging from nursing and health information systems to respiratory care and invasive cardiovascular technology. The Center for Health Professions at St. Philip’s College has the most advanced human simulation patient facility in the United States. It houses complete radiology systems and surgical sites, an eightbed general hospital suite, and a fully functional nursing station. It is a two-year commitment—students must sign up in their sophomore year to start the program in their junior year. Currently, the number of available slots into this Academy are limited. Please contact the campus Career Counselor for more details. Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Vocational Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse.


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WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM (WBL) This program is designed to provide students part-time work experience and classroom instruction that will prepare them with attitudes and skills necessary to be successful in today’s work force. Students may earn two (2) credits for attending the Career Preparation class each day and working a minimum of 10 hours weekly or three (3) credits for attending the Career Preparation class each day and working a minimum of 15 hours weekly. Students may leave school before the end of the regular school day if they have earned the necessary credits to graduate. The number of periods they may leave early will depend on the courses still needed for graduation. TH

OPEN TO ALL 11 AND 12 GRADERS WHO MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 1. Information sheet submitted to the counselor or instructor 2. Able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week 3. Good attendance record 4. Good discipline record 5. Able to provide own transportation 6. Minimum of 16 years of age T430 CAREER PREPARATION I Grades: 11-12 2-3 Credits Career Preparation I (CPI) is a work-based instructional arrangement that develops essential knowledge through classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training in an approved career and technical training area. Students will receive general lifelong learning skills, employability skills, leadership skills, work ethics, safety, mathematics, financial transactions, and communications as a group. Each student will have an individual training plan that will address their job specific knowledge and skills. All students must follow the Texas Education Agency and JISD guidelines for career preparation. T431 CAREER PREPARATION II Grade: 12 2-3 Credits Career Preparation II (CPII) is a work-based instructional arrangement that develops essential knowledge through classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training in an approved career and technical training area. Students will receive general lifelong learning skills, employability skills, leadership skills, management skills, enterprise system, work ethics, safety, mathematics, financial transactions, and communications as a group. Each student will have an individual training plan that will address their job specific knowledge and skills. All students must follow the Texas Education Agency and JISD guidelines for career preparation.  T307 COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS Grade: 12 ½ Credit This unique project-based research course builds skills necessary for personal and professional success beyond high school in the real world. This course prepares and mentors the students through the complicated college application and student aid process. Additionally, it teaches students the global skills necessary for acquiring and maintaining highly skilled jobs. The course objective is to instill global job skills, self confidence, essential knowledge of business concepts, and the belief that you can be as successful as your dreams. Students will participate in independent study, including visiting colleges. They will prepare an electronic portfolio, PowerPoint presentation, and test for National Career Readiness Certification. The course encourages students to dream, plan, and aspire to college and career success. This course is also designed to provide students an opportunity to earn one advanced measure for the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP).  T440 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS Grade: 9-12 ½ Credit NOTE: Meets SPEECH Credit Requirement This course blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct Internet research.  These courses may be added to any career pathway sequence of courses. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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JUDSON HIGH SCHOOL CLUSTERS AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES Pathways: Agricultural Mechanical Systems, Animal Systems, AgriBusiness & Marketing Systems, Natural Resource Systems, Horticulture/Plant Systems **Students in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources classes DO NOT have to raise an animal, but raising an animal is an excellent opportunity for taking the classroom into a laboratory-type setting. It is only an option but works well for scholarship applications! T101 PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES Grades 9-10 1 Credit This basic introductory course is designed to introduce students to all Agriculture courses offered. This course is designed to teach students knowledge of animals, plant science, mechanics, leadership skills, personal skills, communication skills, and fundamentals of the agriculture industry. Students will spend time working in the greenhouse, shop, and aquaculture lab on small projects. Emphasis is also placed on leadership skills and career awareness. In addition, students may (but are not required to) raise livestock projects. T104 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN AGRIBUSINESS Grades: 10-11 1 Credit This course will prepare students for careers in agribusiness systems. This course primarily focuses on leadership, communication, employer-employee relations, and problem solving as they relate to agribusiness. This course provides heavy emphasis in Leadership & Career Development. T106 AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT & MARKETING Grades: 11-12 1 Credit This course will prepare students for careers in agribusiness systems. This course is designed to provide a foundation to agribusiness management and the free enterprise system. Instruction includes the use of economic principles such as supply and demand, budgeting, record keeping, finance, risk management, business law, marketing, and careers in agribusiness. This course provides heavy emphasis in Leadership & Career Development. T107 FOOD TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY Grades: 11-12 1 Credit This course prepares students for careers in animal systems and food processing systems. This course examines the food technology industry as it relates to food production, handling, and safety. Topics include nutritive value, regulations, sanitation, processing, packaging, quality analysis and marketing of meat, poultry, fish, fruit, nut, vegetable, and dairy products. T108 FOOD PROCESSING Grades: 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Food Technology & Safety This course prepares students for careers in animal systems and processing systems. This course focuses on the food processing industry with special emphasis on the handling, processing, and marketing of food products. T109 ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE TH NOTE: May count as a 4 YEAR SCIENCE credit Grades: 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Biology & Any AFNR Course This course will prepare students for careers in the field of animal systems. This course examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and laboratory experiences. Topics include scientific reasoning, technological


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dimensions of scientific animal agriculture, molecular genetics and heredity, anatomy and physiology, cells, tissue, and organ development. To receive credit in science, students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement. T110 SMALL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (Spring Semester ONLY) Grades: 10-11 ½ Credit This course will prepare students for careers in the field of animal systems. Topics include small animal ownership, rights and welfare, care, career opportunities, habitat, housing, nutrition, handling, and health. Suggested small animals which may be included in the course of study include small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs, and cats T111 VETERINARY MEDICAL APPLICATIONS Grades: 11-12 1 Credit This course will prepare students for careers in the field of animal systems. Topics covered in this course veterinary practices as they relate to both large and small animal species such as hospital management, medical terminology, animal management, body systems, math calculation in veterinary science, diseases, equipment, surgical procedures, and pharmacology. Student can receive a Veterinary Assistant certification. T112 LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (Fall Semester ONLY) Grades: 10-12 ½ Credit This course will prepare students for careers in the field of animal systems. Topics include nutrition, reproduction, health, and genetics. This includes ruminant and non-ruminant animals. Animal species to be addressed in this course may include beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. T113 EQUINE SCIENCE (Spring Semester ONLY) Grades: 10-12 ½ Credit This course will prepare students for careers in the field of animal systems. Topics include selection and evaluation, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, health and soundness, facilities, and handling of horses. Suggested animals which may be included in the course of study are horses, donkeys, and mules. T115 WILDLIFE, FISHERIES & ECOLOGY MANAGEMENT (Fall Semester ONLY) Grades: 10-11 1 Credit This course will prepare students for careers in environmental and natural resource systems. A technical course designed to examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation. This course examines the management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish, aquacrops, and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices. Students will work in the aqualab with water quality and different varieties of fish such as largemouth bass, catfish, and tilapia. Topics covered in this course include laws, scientific studies, management, cycles and related phenomena, wildlife populations, facilities, harvest, and marketing. The student will have the opportunity for Hunter Safety and Boater Education Certifications. T119 PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF FLORAL DESIGN NOTE: May count as a FINE ARTS credit Grades: 10-11 1 Credit This course will prepare students for careers in plant systems and floral design. This course is designed to develop skills in designing and arranging flowers, foliage, and related plant materials for interior locations. Topics included are the principles of floral design, classifying and identification of flowers, using fresh cut and silk flowers, and artistic decisions in floral arrangements. Students will gain hands on experience creating floral arrangements. Student can receive floral certification. T122 ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES (Spring Semester ONLY) Grades: 11-12 ½ Credit This course will prepare students for careers in environmental and natural resource systems. This course is designed to explore the interdependency of the public and natural resource systems related to energy production. Topics may include renewable and nonrenewable, sustainable energy resources, impacts of energy production, landowner and leasing companies, policies affecting natural resources and energy, and land use. T123 LANDSCAPE DESIGN & TURF GRASS MANAGEMENT Grades: 10-11 1 Credit ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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This course will prepare students for careers in plant systems. This course is designed to develop an understanding of landscape and turf grass management techniques and practices. Students will have a hands-on landscape and turf experience and be able to design and construct a landscape. Topics included are benefits of landscape sites, landscape business procedures, tools, equipment, structures, irrigation, and service of turf grass. Students can receive Private Pesticide Applicators, Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation, and Texas Certified Nursery Professional certifications. T124 HORTICULTURE SCIENCE Grades: 10-11 1 Credit This course will prepare students for careers in plant systems. This exploratory course is designed as an introduction to horticultural sciences with emphasis on management and production of horticulture plants through the study of classification, propagation, design, physiological processes, and marketing. Students will gain hands on experience working with plants in the greenhouse laboratory. Students can receive the Jr. Master Gardener and Texas Certified Nursery Professional certifications. T125 ADVANCED PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE TH NOTE: May count as a 4 year Science credit Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Any Horticulture Systems Class This course is designed to develop skills in plant and soil science. Investigations, lab practices, and field exercises will be used in this course. Topics will include importance and interrelationships of soils and plants, charts, tables, graphs, biotic and abiotic factors, soil properties, land use, plant physiology, genetics, and reproduction. T130 AG ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS Grades: 10-11 1 Credit This course will prepare students for careers in agribusiness systems, students need to attain technical knowledge and skills related to agribusiness marketing and management and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, and agricultural industry expectations. This course is designed to provide a foundation to agribusiness management. This course provides heavy emphasis in Leadership & Career Development. T131 AGRICULTURE POWER SYSTEMS Grades: 10-11 1 Credit This course will prepare students for careers in mechanical systems. This course is designed to develop an understanding of power and control systems as related to energy sources, small and large power systems, and agriculture machinery. This course will include principles of small engines, selection and operation of agriculture machinery, maintenance of tractors, electrical systems, and hydraulic controls. Students can receive NCCER certification. T132 AGRICULTURE FACILITIES DESIGN & FABRICATION Grades: 11-12 1 Credit This course will prepare students for careers in mechanical systems. Students will attain knowledge and skills related to facilities and fabrication. This is an advanced hands-on learning course that allows students to further welding and construction skills learned in previous mechanized courses. More specific skills in site location, material installation, and construction methods are learned. Students will have the opportunity to develop plans and construct projects using metal working, welding, and woodworking. Students can receive NCCER certification. T133 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS & METAL TECHNOLOGIES Grades: 10-11 1 Credit This course will prepare students for careers in mechanical systems. The course has an intense hands-on learning environment that allows students to develop skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, metal working, and welding. Once student skills are sharpened they will have the opportunity to plan and construct metal and wood projects. Students can receive NCCER certification. T134 PRACTICUM IN AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES (PLANTS SYSTEMS) Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Biology & Any AFNR Course This course will serve as practical applications of knowledge and skills in plant systems. This course includes a heavy emphasis on plant production and greenhouse management, critical thinking, and problem-solving tasks. Students can receive Private Pesticide Applicators, Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation, and Texas Certified Nursery Professional certification(s). ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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T135 PRACTICUM IN AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES (NATURAL RESOURCES SYSTEMS) Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Any Natural Resource Systems Class A course in practical application of knowledge and skills in environmental and natural resource systems. This course includes heavy emphasis in critical thinking, problem solving, and aquaculture production applications. Lab applications will focus on aquaculture fish tanks, fish ponds, and water gardens, along with studies in the Salatrillo Creek. Students can receive Private Pesticide Applicators License. T136 PRACTICUM IN AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES (MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Any Mechanical Systems Class Supervised practical application of knowledge and skills in mechanical systems. This course includes a heavy emphasis in project construction, critical thinking, and problem-solving tasks. Students can receive NCCER certification, Private Pesticide Applicators, and Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation certification(s).

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Pathways: Health Science, Dental Assistant, Radiology Technician, Family & Community Services, Child Development T600 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH SCIENCE Grade: 9 1 Credit This course gives an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, environmental and informational systems of the health care industry. The focus is on career exploration, leadership development, ethical and legal issues, and the history, economics, and trends in financing health care. Students will develop a concept of health and wellness from the perspective of a consumer as well as a potential professional in the health care industry. T601 HEALTH SCIENCE Grades: 10 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science, Biology I Students will develop knowledge concerning the health career work environment: how to work with patients, ethical and legal responsibilities, disease processes, and medical terminology. Entry-level skills such a how to take vital signs and administer CPR will be covered. This course is required for admission into the Health Occupations Internship. T606 DENTAL SCIENCE Grade: 11 1 Credit Prerequisite: Health Science, Biology I may be taken concurrently This course is designed to develop the skills necessary for the dental industry, to later become certified as a Dental Assistant. The student will learn the various role of a dental assistant in including, First Aid & CPR, clinical chair side assisting, dental tools/materials, infection control, and laboratory procedures, Head/Neck/Oral anatomy, tooth morphology, oral microbiology, oral pathology, embryology, histology, psychology, and patient care, pharmacology, pain control, therapeutics, preventative dentistry and nutrition, basic radiology, human relations, and job seeking skills in the industry. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY/RADIOLOGY NOTE: Must take BOTH courses Grades: 11 ½ Credit/ea Prerequisite: Health Science This course is a follow-up to Health Science and enhances knowledge of the medical professions. The course is an in-depth study of medical terminology and an introduction to the study of pharmacological agents. Hands-on experiences enhance and provide learning. Students will learn to identify laboratory criteria. T604 Medical Terminology This course is the study of the relationship of microorganisms to wellness and disease. Pathogenic and nonpathogenic organisms will be identified to assist in the understanding of specific disease, causative agents, and treatment options. *NEW* Radiology Prerequisite: Medical Terminology ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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Students conduct laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and problem solving. Students study disease processes and how human systems are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment of diseases. Students differentiate between normal and abnormal physiology. MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY/PATHOPHYSIOLOGY TH NOTE: Must take BOTH courses / Completion of both courses may count as a 4 year Science credit Grades: 11 ½ Credit/ea Prerequisite: Biology I, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, or concurrent enrollment in A/P 403 Medical Microbiology This course is the study of the relationship of microorganisms to wellness and disease. Pathogenic and nonpathogenic organisms will be identified to assist in the understanding of specific disease, causative agents, and treatment options. 404 Pathophysiology Prerequisite: Medical Microbiology Students conduct laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and problem solving. Students study disease processes and how human systems are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment of diseases. Students differentiate between normal and abnormal physiology. 405 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY th NOTE: May count as a 4 year Science credit Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Biology 1, Chemistry (either have taken or will be taken concurrently) Anatomy and Physiology is a laboratory based class in which the scientific method is used during investigations to make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in anatomy and physiology study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis. Included in the course are current topics in health and disease as well as how the failure to maintain homeostasis results in disease processes. T602 PRACTICUM IN HEALTH SCIENCE (CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT) Grades: 12 Only 2-3 Credits Prerequisites: Health Science, Medical Microbiology/Pathophysiology OR Medical Terminology/Radiology; Additional Recommendation of Anatomy & Physiology This focus provides students the opportunity to become certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The students will take the Gerontology class in the Fall semester along with unpaid internships at a nursing home facility which meets state guidelines and have the opportunity to take the state examination for becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at the end of the Fall semester. The Spring semester concentration is applying skills learning at Northeast Methodist and Baptist hospitals, and different local medical offices. T603 PRACTICUM IN HEALTH SCIENCE (CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT) Grades: 12 Only 2-3 Credits Prerequisites: Dental Science; Additional Recommendation of Anatomy & Physiology This focus provides students the opportunity to become certified as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). This is a continuation from Dental Science. The students will take Dental Science both their Fall & Spring Semester of their junior year. The Fall semester of their senior year students will continue the course with the practicum portion, where they will put into practice skills learned from their Junior year. This course provides hands-on clinical experience and is designed to be a health profession work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhances skills, and integrates knowledge. The emphasis is on practical work experience for which the student has already acquired the necessary theoretical knowledge and dental assisting techniques with emphasis on four-handed dentistry utilization of tray setups for specific general practice and specialties procedures. As well as the operation of radiographic equipment, exposure, processing and mounting of dental radiographs. The clinical professional provides direct supervision. The Spring semester of their senior year, students will participate in unpaid internships at various local dental facilities in various specialty areas: General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics, and Oral Surgery. Students will have the opportunity to take the state examination for becoming a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) at the end of the Fall semester of their senior year. *NEW* PRACTICUM IN HEALTH SCIENCE (NON-CERTIFIED RADIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN) Grades: 12 Only 2-3 Credits Prerequisites - Health Science, Medical Terminology/Radiology; Additional Recommended of Anatomy & Physiology Non-Certified Radiological Technician - This focus provides students the opportunity to become a Non-Certified Radiological Technician (NCRT). This course will teach the fundamental diagnostic radiological procedures to prepare individuals for a career as a ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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Radiology Technician. Topics will include radiation safety and protection for the patient, self and others, image production and evaluation, radiographic equipment maintenance and operation, quality control, darkroom, processing, and Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation. Students will also learn the units of applied human anatomy and radiological procedures of the skull, chest, spine, abdomen, not including any procedures utilizing contrast media, upper extremities, lower extremities, and podiatric. Individuals employed as NCRT will be able to perform radiographic procedures under the supervision of a doctor. Students will be ready to take x-rays upon the completion of the course and registration with the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Practitioner's Licensing Board T500 PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SERVICES Grades: 9-10 ½ Credit This laboratory course will enable students to investigate careers in human services career cluster, including counseling and metal health, early childhood development, family and community, and personal care services. Students will enhance their skills in consumer economics, family relationships and self-esteem, child development and care, dietary needs throughout the lifespan, and clothing selection and maintenance. T503 INTERPERSONAL STUDIES Grades: 9-10 ½ Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services Students will enhance their skills in personal development, foster quality relationships, promote wellness of family members, transition to and manage adult roles, preparation for marriage parenthood, and family life, discussion of family crisis, and pursue careers related to counseling and mental health services. T504 FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES Grades: 10-11 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services This laboratory-based course will involve students in realistic and meaningful community-based activities through direct service experiences. Students are provided opportunities to interact and provide services to individuals, families, and the community through community or volunteer services. T506 CHILD DEVELOPMENT Grades: 10-11 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services This laboratory course addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children, equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children. Students will participate in the Reality Works baby project that will require them to care for a computerized infant that monitors and reports the care they receive. T505 CHILD GUIDANCE Grades: 11-12 1-2 Credits Prerequisites: Interpersonal Studies OR Family & Community Services & Child Development This technical laboratory course addresses the knowledge and skills related to child growth and guidance equipping students to develop positive relationships with children and effective caregiver skills. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children, strengthen a culturally diverse society, and pursue careers related to the care, guidance, and education of children, including those with special needs. Students must have access to computers and the Internet, transportation services and opportunity to observe/interact with children. T512 COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH Grades 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Interpersonal Studies Students model the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental health career through simulated environments. Students are expected to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations, and the implications of their actions. Professional integrity in counseling and mental health care is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities. T515 PRACTICUM IN HUMAN SERVICES Grades: 12 2-3 Credits Prerequisite: Child Guidance OR Counseling & Mental Health This course provides occupationally specific training and focuses on the development of consumer services, early childhood development and services, counseling and mental health services, and family and community services careers. Knowledge and skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, information technology, ethical and legal responsibilities, leadership, ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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teamwork, and entrepreneurship are covered. Instruction may be delivered through school-based laboratory training or through work-based delivery arrangements such as cooperative education, mentoring, and job shadowing. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.

LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY Pathways: Criminal Justice, Pre-Law T489 PRINCIPLES OF LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY Grades: 9-10 1 Credit Introduces the student to professions in law enforcement, security, corrections and fire and emergency management services Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security. T485 LAW ENFORCEMENT I Grades: 10 1 Credit This course is an overview of the history, organization, functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. The course includes the role of constitutional law, the United States legal system, criminal law, law enforcement terminology, and the classification and elements of crime. T487 LAW ENFORCEMENT II Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. This course includes the ethical and legal responsibilities, operations of police and emergency telecommunications equipment and courtroom testimony. T493 COURT SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES Grades: 10-11 1 Credit This course is an overview of the federal and state court systems. The course identifies the roles of judicial officers and the trial processes from pretrial to sentencing and examines the types and rules of evidence. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk, and interrogations. T491 FORENSIC SCIENCE TH NOTE: May count as a 4 YEAR SCIENCE credit Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I, Court Systems & Practices This course uses structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, death, and psychology of criminal behavior. Students will learn terminology, investigative procedures, case studies, simulated crime scenes, and finger print analysis. T492 SECURITY SERVICES Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Law or Law Enforcement I This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for certification in security services. This course provides an overview of security elements and types of organizations with a focus on security measures used to protect lives, property, and proprietary information. T494 PRACTICUM IN LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY Grade: 12 Only 2-3 Credits Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I; may be currently enrolled in Law Enforcement II; must be 17 years of age at start of school The practicum is an unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in Law & Public Safety cluster.


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MARKETING, BUSINESS AND FINANCE Pathways: Marketing Sales & Service, Business & Finance T200 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE Grades: 9-10 1 Credit Introduces the role of business in the lives of individuals, consumers, workers, and citizens; provides an overview of the American economy; explores international business; explores government’s role in business; technology in the business setting; legal and ethical business issues; examines consumer issues regarding money and money management, banking system and services, paychecks and taxes; develops an awareness of the job market and opportunities including owning your own business; assists in the development of a career plan based on self-inventory; examine and develop employment skills needed when applying for a job; and explore the selling process including advertising, visual displays, and pricing. T800 ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION Grades: 10-11 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance This course focuses on the concepts and skills associated with the dynamic advertising industry. Students will discover the goals and objectives of advertising, identify and analyze, select media, and develop advertisements. The course explores how marketing communication tools can be used to reach target audiences and increase consumer knowledge. T802 FASHION MARKETING Grades: 10-11 ½ Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the various business functions in the fashion industry. Students will gain a working knowledge of promotion, textiles, merchandising, mathematics, selling, visual merchandising, and career opportunities. T803 RETAILING AND E-TAILING Grade: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance and a Work Application. This course is designed to engage the students in the world of retail and e-tail. The students will gain an understanding of the challenges the retailers face. This course will coordinate with a school based enterprise (school store). T806 ENTREPRENEURSHIP Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals and skills needed to initiate and operate a business providing an understanding of capital requirements, return on investments, and the potential for profits. By end of course the student will create and comprehend the process of analyzing, preparing a business plan through research and promotion. T808 SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING Grades: 10-11 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance This course provides students with an introductory understanding of the marketing concepts and the theories that apply to sports and sporting events and entertainment. The areas this course will cover include basic marketing, target marketing and segmentation, sponsorship, event marketing, promotions sponsorship proposals, and implantation of sports and entertainment marketing plans. This course will also provide students an opportunity to develop promotional plans, sponsorship proposals, endorsement contracts, sports and entertainment marketing plans, and evaluation and management techniques. T300 BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT I Grades: 9-11 1 Credit Students are introduced to the Microsoft Office Suite of programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and Access. The students will develop technology skills that prepare them to compete in the business world. The course covers word processing -- to build communications skills; spreadsheets -- to solve business problems; databases –- to gather business information; and multi-media


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presentations -- to inform and persuade. The students will also learn to work within the operating system to move files and create directories. T305 BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT II Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: “B” average in Business Information Management I The course is designed to prepare students to test for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access. MOS provides students with a global competitive edge in the workplace and college—opportunity knocks! Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticated spreadsheets using charts and graphs, make an electronic presentation using appropriate multimedia software and utilize databases tools. Using digital cameras, scanners, CD burners, and digital projects, students will understand and create electronic portfolios. Students taking this class are encouraged to test their computer apps skill by participating in area-wide UIL competition. T210 MONEY MATTERS Grades: 11-12 ½ Credit Students will investigate world economics and its impact on consumers and businesses; they will learn the fundamental principles of money, to include financial exchange and international trade; and students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to set long-term goals, including financial planning for college and personal finances. T211 BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Grades: 10-11 ½ Credit Students develop a foundation in the world of banking and finance. Students develop knowledge and skills in banking to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Areas of concentration are banking services, personal budget decisions, and the world of finance. A business simulation allows students to experience real world banking and financial problems and solutions. T213 BUSINESS LAW Grades: 10-11 1 Credit Whether you want to own your own business or have an interest in the courtroom, business law is the course for you. Students will be introduced to the origins and importance of the legal system. Journey through the turbulent terrain of ethics, and apply these profound issues to life in and outside of the business world. Gain the necessary tools needed to soar in your field of study by analyzing everyday issues like marriage and divorce, credit, and lawsuits while diving into the deeper realm of wills and estates, community property, social security, taxation, torts, business organizations, and contracts. We will visit the relationships between employee, employer, tenant and landlord. T201 ACCOUNTING I Grades: 10-11 1 Credit Recommendation: Overall academic average of “B” This is a course designed to provide the fundamental concepts of accounting. Students will investigate how accounting is affected by industry and economic standards as well as financial, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students will learn the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, and analyzing business transactions. This course is a good foundation for all students wishing to enter accounting or any business-related field. T202 ACCOUNTING II Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Accounting I This is an advanced course designed primarily for students with a determined career objective in business. Students will continue to investigate how accounting is affected by industry and economic standards as well as financial, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students will learn the process of recording, classifying, summarizing and analyzing business transactions.


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MEDIA TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS Pathways: Audio/Visual Production, Animation, Commercial Photography, Graphic Design & Illustration T328 DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA (DIM) Grades: 9-12 1 Credit An introductory course designed to provide basic knowledge and understanding in the areas of digital and interactive media technology, animation, graphic arts and design, and photography. Students will use industry standard software and equipment to gain hands-on experience, through the design and creation of multimedia projects that address customer needs and resolve realworld problems. T310 WEB TECHNOLOGIES Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Digital and Interactive Media Through the study of web technologies and design, students will use industry standard software and equipment to gain experience developing websites. Knowledge and skills acquired will enable students to make informed decisions about, demonstrate proficiency in, and work collaboratively developing new and innovative technologies. T850 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Prerequisite: Digital and Interactive Media Grades: 10-11 1 Credit Careers in commercial photography require skills that span all aspects of the industry from setting up the shot to delivering products in a competitive market. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the commercial photography industry with a focus on creating quality photographs. There is a $20.00 lab fee to cover the cost of student supplies. T851 ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Commercial Photography This course is a continuation of the Commercial Photography class where students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of photography with a focus on producing, promoting, and presenting professional quality photographs. There is a $20.00 lab fee to cover the cost of student supplies. T853 AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION Prerequisite: Digital and Interactive Media Grades: 10-11 1 Credit A pre-employment laboratory course designed to provide training for television and video production careers. Instruction includes operation of different types of cameras, mastery of audio techniques, non-linear video editing, the creation of media graphics, lighting, scriptwriting, safety, leadership training, and career opportunities. Students will be introduced to Final Cut Pro Suite: Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Motion, and DVD Studio Pro. T854 ADVANCED AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Audio/Video Production An intermediate hands-on production course designed to provide job specific experience in actual studio and remote productions. Students will perform field interviews, pre-production, production and post-production work. Students will also produce institutional videos, public service announcements, and commercials. The purpose of this course is to allow the student to apply received instruction to actual work place demand. T855 PRACTICUM IN AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION Grades: 12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Advanced Audio/Video Production or Advanced Animation An advanced hands-on video and television production course designed to mainstream the career oriented media student in professional job areas. Media II students will take leadership roles such as Producer, Director, and Chief Editor to produce a 30 minute news magazine TV show. Students will also produce a news package, documentary, in-studio interview and a commercial. On the completion of Media Technology II, students will have a Media Portfolio containing all media created in the Media program.


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T322 ANIMATION Grades: 10-11 1 Credit Prerequisite: Digital and Interactive Media This course teaches an understanding of the techniques of the animation industry, specifically 3D modeling. Students will produce architectural interior and exterior models, character models for video games and film and learn to light and texture 3D models. Students learn about animation history, uses, trends, teamwork, careers, and efficient work habits. T323 ADVANCED ANIMATION Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Animation This course teaches an understanding of the techniques of the animation industry, specifically 3D animation. Students will produce animations using pose-to-pose and straight-ahead techniques as well as character rigging and texturing. Students learn about animation history, uses, trends, teamwork, careers, and efficient work habits. T324 GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION Grades: 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Digital and Interactive Media A course designed to provide instruction in computer art, page layout and design. Students will use industry standard software to create real world projects. Opportunities to evaluate current trends in graphic design, appreciate the design level related to the printing process, paper and associated elements will be included. T325 ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Illustration Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on mastery of content knowledge and skills. T325 PRACTICUM IN GRAPHIC DESIGN/ILLUSTRATION Grades: 12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Any Advanced Media course Careers in graphic design and illustration, commercial photography, or animation span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop a technical understanding of the industry with a focus on skill proficiency. Instruction will be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Pathways: Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision Repair T701 ENERGY, POWER AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS Grades: 9-10 1 Credit In this foundation course for Transportation, students will understand the interaction between various vehicle systems and the components of transportation infrastructure. Performance requirements will include academic and technical skills. Students prepared to meet the expectations of employers in this industry must be able to interact and relate to others and understand the technologies used in order to provide products and services in a timely manner. Students will split their instruction between the classroom and a lab-based environment. T702 COLLISION REPAIR & REFINISHING Grades: 10-11 2 Credits Prerequisites: Energy, Power & Transportation Systems Students taking this course will learn Safety and Basic Collision Repair and Refinishing techniques used in today’s state of the art repair facilities. Some subject topics taught in this course are damage analysis, trim and hardware, bolt-on panel replacement, sheet metal straightening, body fillers, and paint prep and application. Students will also have an opportunity to compete in Skills USA district and state contest through completion of projects and actual skills demonstration competitions. Students will have the opportunity to earn NATEF and I-Car Certification. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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T715 ADVANCED COLLISION REPAIR & REFINISHING Grades: 10-12 2 Credits Prerequisites: Collision Repair & Refinishing This is a continuation of Collision Repair & Refinishing and will provide students a more in depth look at how a collision facility operates. Students will not only study advanced techniques of body repair and paint application, but also will learn the important roles played by the insurance company estimators and shop service writers in the collision field. Objectives will include weld-on and structural panel replacement, frame measuring, plastic repair, and color theory and matching. Students will also earn credit with TSTC as per a Tech Prep Agreement and may also have the opportunity to take advantage of Judson H.S. Cooperative Education nd Program during the 2 Semester by working at a local repair facility. Students will have the opportunity to earn NATEF and I-Car Certifications. T717 PRACTICUM IN COLLISION REPAIR & REFINISHING Grades: 12 2-3 Credits Prerequisite: Collision, Repair, & Refinishing and Advanced Collision Repair & Refinishing This is the final and most advanced course offered at the high-school level in Collision Repair & Refinishing. Students taking this course will learn advanced custom repair on plastics and fiberglass, cosmetic and structural aluminum repair, and advanced painting including two tones, fades, and stripes. Written work will include preparing a business plan of how a shop runs day-to-day operations and expenses. Students will track profit and loss and learn how efficient repairs, or lack thereof, can affect a business’ bottom line. Students will also earn credit with TSTC as per a Tech Prep Agreement and may also have the opportunity to take nd advantage of Judson H.S. Cooperative Education Program during the 2 Semester by working at a local repair facility. Students will have the opportunity to earn NATEF and I-Car Certifications. T704 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Grades: 10-11 2 Credits Prerequisite: Energy, Power & Transportation Systems This is a “tech-prep/dual credit” course. When requirements are met, the student will be eligible to receive credit for the 3-hour college introductory course. It is designed to give the student a basic understanding of shop procedures and skills required for entry-level employment in the automotive service industry, such as basic engine repair, brakes, preventive maintenance and more. AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES: This is a NATEF course preparing the student for ASE certification. It is also articulated with St. Philips College for 3 hours of tech prep or dual credit. It covers all aspects of the automotive brake system, including anti-lock brake systems in both theory and hands-on service and repair. AUTOMOTIVE STEERING AND SUSPENSION: This is a NATEF course preparing the student for ASE certification. It is also articulated with St. Philips College for 3 hours of tech prep or dual credit. It covers all aspects of the automotive steering and suspension system, including front-end alignments in both theory and hands-on service and repair.

T714 ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Automotive Technology This is a “tech-prep/dual credit” course. When requirements are met, students will be eligible for credit for each of the 3-hour college courses. It is designed to give the student specialized training in these automotive areas, preparing them for certification and/or employment in the automotive industry. AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS: This is a NATEF course preparing the student for ASE certification. It is also articulated with St. Philips College for 3 hours of Tech prep or dual credit. It covers all aspects of automotive electronic systems in both theory and hands-on service and repair. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE: This is a NATEF course preparing the student for ASE certification. It is also articulated with St. Philips College for 3 hours of tech Prep or dual credit. It covers all aspects of automotive engine performance, including computer systems in both theory and hands-on service and repair.

T716 PRACTICUM IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Grade: 12 2-3 Credits Prerequisite: Automotive Technology & Advanced Automotive Technology This is a “tech-prep/dual credit” course designed to allow the student to either “coop” in an approved automotive repair facility or continue preparation within a lab-based environment for a college certificate or degree.


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WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL CLUSTERS ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING Pathways: Construction Trades, Welding Trades T710 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION Grades: 9 ½ Credit This course addresses the utilization of materials for construction of residential and civil structures. Students study and use common construction tools, machines, materials, and processes. Experiences in planning and controlling construction systems and projects allow students to explore the organizational structures and management strategies in construction. Instructional lab projects will focus on those developing knowledge and skills relating to those in private and civil construction. T711 PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURING Grades: 9 ½ Credits The first course in the four year plan for Welding offered to 9th and 10th grade students. This exciting new course allows students to gain knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, and assessment of products, services, and systems as applied to manufacturing. This course is offered either fall or spring in conjunction with the Principles of Architectural & Construction Technologies. T705 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Grades: 10-11 1 Credits Prerequisite: Principles of Architecture & Construction This course is directed toward concepts and skills related to the construction, engineering, manufacturing and architectural fields. Students will learn how to read and understand a set of residential/commercial blueprints (plans) and specifications. Students will learn how to identify blueprint symbols, as well as to locate, identify and interpret industry standard set of drawings. Emphasis will be on developing environmentally friendly designs, an emerging area within the architectural field. Students will add to their working knowledge of the Chief Architect drafting program and develop a portfolio. T706 ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Construction Technology Students gain knowledge and skills specific to those needed to enter the workforce as carpenters or building maintenance supervisors or build a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students build on the knowledge base from Construction Technology and are introduced to exterior and interior finish out skills. T719 PRACTICUM IN CONSTRUCTION Grade: 11-12 2-3 Credits Prerequisite: Advanced Construction Technology This course is an instructional arrangement that develops the essential knowledge and skills through a combination of school-based technical instruction and coordinated work-based training in approved trade and industrial education occupationally specific training areas. Training areas to include but not limited to: Communications and Media Systems, Construction-Maintenance Systems, Electrical-Electronic Systems, Manufacturing Systems, Personal and Protective Services Systems, and Transportation Systems. T712 WELDING Grades: 10-11 1 Credit Prerequisite: Algebra I (placement preference will be given to underclassman) This entry-level welding course is designed for students interested in becoming certified, professional welders. Students will be provided with the opportunity to learn the basic Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting, Plasma Manual and Automated Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux- Core Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Upon completion of this course successful candidates will test for the American Welding Society’s (AWS) SENSE Level I Partial Welder Certification.


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T713 ADVANCED WELDING Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Welding This course is recommended for students in Grades 11-12 Advanced Welding is a continuation of the Welding Course for students interested in continuing their welding education. After successful achievement of various welding processes, students will focus on application of those skills in the construction of various student projects for competition. During the spring semester, qualifying Advanced Welding Students will be allowed the opportunity to participate in the WBL or continue to work towards achievement of the AWS SENSE Level I Welder Certification and obtain either Tech Prep or Dual Credit through ACCD. Mandatory Prerequisite: Welding. T718 PRACTICUM IN MANUFACTURING Grades: 12 2-3 Credits Prerequisites: Welding and Advanced Welding This course is a continuation of the Advanced Welding Course and is only for students in Grade 12 that have completed the Welding and Advanced Welding Courses. This course allows qualifying students the opportunity to earn credit while working within the Manufacturing and Fabrication Industry in either a paid or unpaid position in a variety of capstone occupations related to Welding.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING MANAGEMENT Pathways: Business Administration, Marketing Management T200 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE Grades: 9-11 1 Credit Introduces the role of business in the lives of individuals, consumers, workers, and citizens; provides an overview of the American economy; explores international business; explores government’s role in business; technology in the business setting; legal and ethical business issues; examines consumer issues regarding money and money management, banking system and services, paychecks and taxes; develops an awareness of the job market and opportunities including owning your own business; assists in the development of a career plan based on self-inventory; examine and develop employment skills needed when applying for a job; and explore the selling process including advertising, visual displays, and pricing. T201 ACCOUNTING I Grades: 10-11 1 Credit Recommendation: Overall academic average of “B” This is a course designed to provide the fundamental concepts of accounting. Students will investigate how accounting is affected by industry and economic standards as well as financial, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students will learn the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, and analyzing business transactions for a service business organized as a sole proprietorship and a merchandising business organized as a corporation. Payroll and checking accounts will also be covered. This course is a good foundation for all students wishing to enter accounting or any business-related field. T202 ACCOUNTING II Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Accounting I This is an advanced course designed primarily for students with a determined career objective in business. Topics will include bad debts, inventories, depreciation, stock sales/dividends/splits, horizontal/vertical analysis of financial statements, ratio analysis, partnership considerations, cost-profitvolume relationships, and a look into the special accounting systems of non-profit organizations, manufacturing businesses, and departmental/branch accounting. This course may be taken for dual credit. T207 VIRTUAL BUSINESS Grades: 10-11 ½ Credit Students will learn the process involved in creating a virtual business. Students will learn how to market to customers and create customer contracts for a virtual business. Students will participate in leadership and career enhancement activities. Students implement administrative, creative, and technical services using communication technology and delivery services to build a functional website that incorporates the essentials of a virtual business.


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T210 MONEY MATTERS Grades: 10-11 ½ Credit Students will investigate world economics and its impact on consumers and businesses; they will learn the fundamental principles of money, to include financial exchange and international trade; and students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to set long-term goals, including financial planning for college and personal finances. T211 BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Note: Tech Prep credit with Accounting II credit Grades: 10-121 ½ Credit Students develop a foundation in the world of banking and finance. Students develop knowledge and skills in banking to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Areas of concentration are banking services, personal budget decisions, and the world of finance. A business simulation allows students to experience real world banking and financial problems and solutions. T213 BUSINESS LAW Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Whether you want to own your own business or have an interest in the courtroom, business law is the course for you. Students will be introduced to the origins and importance of the legal system. Journey through the turbulent terrain of ethics, and apply these profound issues to life in and outside of the business world. Gain the necessary tools needed to soar in your field of study by analyzing everyday issues like marriage and divorce, credit, and lawsuits while diving into the deeper realm of wills and estates, community property, social security, taxation, torts, business organizations, and contracts. We will visit the relationships between employee, employer, tenant and landlord. T217 GLOBAL BUSINESS Grades: 10-11 ½ Credit Students use personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address global business applications of emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economical, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, and communication skills and apply them to the business environment. T300 BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT I Grades: 9-12 1 Credit Students are introduced to the Microsoft Office Suite of programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and Access. The students will develop technology skills that prepare them to compete in the business world. The course covers word processing -- to build communications skills; spreadsheets -- to solve business problems; databases –- to gather business information; and multi-media presentations -- to inform and persuade. The students will also learn to work within the operating system to move files and create directories. T305 BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT II th NOTE: Dual Credit for 11-12 grade students who meet requirements Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: “B” average in Business Information Management I The course is designed to prepare students to test for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access. MOS provides students with a global competitive edge in the workplace and college—opportunity knocks! Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticated spreadsheets using charts and graphs, make an electronic presentation using appropriate multimedia software and utilize databases tools. Using digital cameras, scanners, CD burners, and digital projects, students will understand and create electronic portfolios. Students taking this class are encouraged to test their computer apps skill by participating in area-wide UIL competition. T800 ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION Grades: 10-11 ½ Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance This course focuses on the concepts and skills associated with the dynamic advertising industry. Students will discover the goals and objectives of advertising, identify and analyze, select media, and develop advertisements. The course explores how marketing communication tools can be used to reach target audiences and increase consumer knowledge. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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T808 SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING Grades: 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance This course will provide students with an introductory understanding of the marketing concepts and the theories that apply to sports and sporting events and entertainment. The areas this course will cover include basic marketing, target marketing and segmentation, sponsorship, event marketing, promotions sponsorship proposals, and implantation of sports and entertainment marketing plans. This course will also provide students an opportunity to develop promotional plans, sponsorship proposals, endorsement contracts, sports and entertainment marketing plans, and evaluation and management techniques. T803 RETAILING AND E-TAILING Grade: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance and a Work Application This course is designed to engage the students in the world of retail and e-tail. The students will gain an understanding of the challenges the retailers face. This course will coordinate with a lab-based enterprise (school store). T806 ENTREPRENEURSHIP Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals and skills needed to initiate and operate a business providing an understanding of capital requirements, return on investments, and the potential for profits. By end of course the student will create and comprehend the process of analyzing, preparing a business plan through research and promotion.

CORRECTIONAL AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES Pathways: Criminal Justice, Correctional Services T489 PRINCIPLES OF LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY Grades: 9-10 1 Credit Introduces the student to professions in law enforcement, security, corrections and fire, and emergency management services Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security. T485 LAW ENFORCEMENT I Grades: 10-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security This course Is an overview of the history, organization, functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. The course includes the role of constitutional law, the United States legal system, criminal law, law enforcement terminology, and the classification and elements of crime. T487 LAW ENFORCEMENT II Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. This course includes the ethical and legal responsibilities, operations of police and emergency telecommunications equipment and courtroom testimony. T480 CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Prepares the student for certification required for employment as a correctional officer. The student will learn the role and responsibilities of a correctional officer; discuss relevant rules, regulations, and laws, restraint techniques, and first aid. T491 FORENSIC SCIENCE TH NOTE: May count as a 4 year Science credit Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Law Enforcement I This course uses structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, death, and psychology of criminal behavior. Students will learn terminology, investigative procedures, case studies, simulated crime scenes, and finger print analysis. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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T494 PRACTICUM IN LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY Grade: 12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Law Enforcement II The practicum is an unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security cluster.

EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES Pathways: Early Childhood Professions, Educational Assistant T500 PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SERVICES Grades: 9-10 1 Credit This course is the foundation for the Education and Training pathway as well as the Culinary pathway. This course enables students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster. This includes setting goals and personal priorities, clothing selection and repair, financial and relationship wellness, child growth and development, family roles and food and nutrition. Students will learn skills essential for success in high-skill, high wage, or high demand human services careers. This course will have minimal labs. T506 CHILD DEVELOPMENT Grades: 10-11 1 Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services This course addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children, equipping students with child development skills, such as the care, guidance, and protection of children. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children. T507 EDUCATION & TRAINING (READY, SET, TEACH I) Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services or Child Development Instructional Practice in Education and Training is a unique field based internship, which provides learning experiences in the care and education of children. Students develop essential knowledge and skills related to young children through a combination of classroom study and field experience. Students intern in a Judson I.S.D. elementary school campus as well as complete a rotation in the Wagner Early Childhood Center. Students receive occupation-specific training without pay and provide students with a basis for those seeking careers in early childhood education or careers dealing with children. Note: Student must maintain a 90% attendance in order to receive credit and be able to continue in the program. T508 PRACTICUM IN EDUCATION & TRAINING (READY, SET, TEACH II) Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Education and Training Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based internship which provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching practices. Students will complete rotations among various classroom levels to become familiar with different school-age settings in Judson I.S.D. elementary schools as well as rotations in the Wagner Early Childhood Center. Emphasis is placed on higher level lesson presentations and college and career readiness. Students will receive certification in CPR and First Aid. Note: Student must maintain a 90% attendance in order to receive credit and be able to continue in the program.

HOSPITALITY Pathway: Culinary Arts T500 PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SERVICES Grades: 9-10 1 Credit This course is the foundation for the Education & Human Services cluster as well as the Culinary Arts pathway. This includes setting goals and personal priorities, clothing selection and repair, financial and relationship wellness, child growth and development, family roles and food and nutrition. Students will learn skills essential for success in high-skill, high wage, or high demand education, culinary and/or human services careers. This course will have minimal labs. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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T501 PRINCIPLES OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Grades: 9-10 ½ Credit This course is for the student interested into going into Culinary Arts or Hospitality Services careers. This course will acquaint students with tremendous career opportunities in the expanding hospitality and food service industry. They will gain an understanding of this multifaceted industry. Students will be encouraged to participate in our leadership or extracurricular organizations. T531 NUTRITION AND WELLNESS Grades: 10 ½ Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Hospitality & Tourism This laboratory course concentrates on nutrition, food choices, and food management skills for individuals and the family throughout the life cycle. Instruction addresses nutrition and food science from the perspective of food habits and wellness, menu planning, special dietary needs, food costs and budgeting, food safety and sanitation procedures, food labels, food handling, and preparation practices. Meal etiquette, career options, and techniques for managing multiple family, community, and wage earner roles are also part of the content. As an introductory course for Restaurant Management or Culinary Arts, students will acquire a basic knowledge in management techniques, equipment operation, quantity food production, catering, and safety and sanitation. T539 RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT Grades: 10-11 ½ Credit Prerequisite: Principles of Hospitality & Tourism OR Nutrition & Wellness This class is for the serious Culinary Arts Pathway student. This course is an introduction into the world of food service. Feed your passion to learn hands-on training in all areas of food service. Students will be required to purchase a chef coat and chef hat. Students will be encouraged to participate in our leadership or extracurricular organizations. T534 CULINARY ARTS I Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Restaurant Management This course is for the focused student who desires to acquire more knowledge about culinary arts, cooking techniques, operation and management of food service establishments, restaurant cooking and catering. In a commercial kitchen setting, students will identify concepts and skills related to managing a food service business and the responsibilities involved. A professional chef’s uniform is required for the course. Students will have the opportunity to take the ServSafe Food Handler’s exam. T535 PRACTICUM IN CULINARY ARTS (INTERNSHIP) Grades: 12 Only 2 Credits Prerequisite: Culinary Arts A unique practicum experience provides opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with actual business and industry career experiences. Students are taught employability skills, communication skills, and portfolio development. It effectively prepares students for college and career success. Students will leave campus and receive hands-on training in all areas of a hotel and/or restaurant. Students are not paid for the intern hours. Students will be encouraged to participate in our leadership or extracurricular organizations, and have opportunity to take the ServSafe Manager’s Certification exam.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Pathways: Information Technology T360 PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Grades: 9-10 1 Credit This course introduces students to the Information Technology pathway. Students develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them in the information technology environment. T351 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Grades: 10-11 1 Credit ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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This course provides students with the information and hands-on skills necessary to prepare them to take their A+ Certification exams and includes the following subjects: data-communications systems, installing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining Personal Computers. Students acquire principles of computer maintenance, including electronic and electronic theory, computer hardware principles, and broad level components related to the installation, diagnosis, service, and repair of computer systems. To prepare for success, students must have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Upon completion of the course, students can properly install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot, and repair computer systems. This course will prepare students to take the appropriate exam for specified A+ Certification. T350 COMPUTER TECHNICIAN Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Students gain knowledge and skills in the area of computer technologies, including advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, computer principles, and components related to the installation, diagnosis, service, and repair of computer-based technology systems. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Proper use of analytical skills and application of information technology concepts and standards are essential to prepare students for success in a technology-driven society. The critical thinking, information technology experience, and product development may be conducted either in a classroom setting with an instructor, with an industry mentor, or both. This course will prepare students to take the appropriate exam for specified A+ Certification. TELECOMMUNICATIONS/NETWORKING Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Computer Maintenance or Computer Technician The course will introduce students to the fast changing field of computer networks. It is designed to show students how computer networks work as well as provide hands-on experience using the most common types of networks found today. Students will gain a basic understanding of what a network is and how it is used to connect networks together, discover how local area networks work and the types, and covers Internet in detail, explaining how it functions. This course will prepare students to take the appropriate exam for specified Network+ Certification. T344 CISCO NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS Grades: 11-12 1 Credit

Prerequisites: Principles of Information Technology, Computer Maintenance and Telecommunications & Networking Students gain knowledge and skills in the area of CISCO networking from fundamentals to advanced applications to effectively designing, installing, operating, and maintaining networks in small-to medium-size businesses, as well as enterprise and service provider environments. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. This course will prepare students to take the appropriate exams for specified CCNA Certification.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) Pathways: Civil Engineering, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Aero Science Engineering PRE-ENGINEERING (Project Lead the Way) Project Lead The Way® (PLTW) promotes pre-engineering courses for high school students. PLTW forms partnerships with public schools, higher education institutions and the private sector to increase the quantity and quality of engineers and engineering technologists graduating from our educational system. Students take a sequence of courses which introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering prior to entering college. However, those not intending to pursue further formal education will benefit greatly from the knowledge and logical thought processes that result from taking some or all of the courses provided in the curriculum. Visit www.pltw.org for more information. Students who meet certain criteria when completing the courses will be able to apply for college credit. Project Lead the Way courses are denoted with the symbol. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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CPS ENERGY/UTSA Distinguished Fellows Program is designed to allow selected seniors to experience the rigors of college while in high school. Those seniors interested in pursuing the engineering and technology fields while maintaining a “B” average in mathematics are eligible. The selected participants will attend College Calculus (first semester) and Physics (second semester) taught by a UTSA professor. The criteria is as follows: The student needs to be in the top 25% of their class, successfully completed Pre-Calculus with a minimum “B” average, and maintaining an overall “B” average or higher in all math classes. This is a Dual Credit program with UTSA. The seniors that participate in this program also need to complete the SAT, Apply Texas and UTSA Calculus Placement Test before acceptance into the program. Please see the College and/or Career Counselor to ensure all criteria are met. ** PLEASE NOTE: PLTW COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED IN SEQUENCE AND ARE MATH AND SCIENCE INTENSIVE. T912 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED) Grades: 9-10 1 Credit Prerequisite: Algebra 1 with at least a “B” average Advanced math and science problem solving skills are used in various design applications throughout this course. Students explore the design development process of a product and how a model of that product is produced, analyzed and evaluated using freehand sketching methods and state-of-the-art Computer Aided Design software. Students develop the concept of creating 3-D models or solid rendering of a model. T913 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE) Grades: 10-11 1 Credit Prerequisite: IED and concurrently enrolled in Geometry or higher math Advanced math and science problem solving skills are used in various design applications throughout this course. This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. T916 CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (CEA) Grades 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Algebra II, IED and POE Advanced math and science problem solving skills are used in various design applications throughout this course. This course provides an overview of the fields of Civil Engineering and Architecture, while emphasizing the interrelationship and dependence of both fields on each other. Students use state of the art software to solve real world problems and communicate solutions to handson projects and activities. This course covers topics such as: roles of Civil Engineers and Architects, project planning, site planning, building design, project documentation and presentation. T920 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (CIM) Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Algebra II, IED and POE Advanced math and science problem solving skills are used in various design applications throughout this course. Computer integrated manufacturing utilizes the principals developed in introduction to engineering design and principals of engineering to a practical application. Students use automation, control systems sensing devices, computer programming and robotics to produce products. The course emphasizes trouble shooting and design efficiency. T921 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (EDD) Grades: 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus, IED, POE and one of the following: CIM, DE, or CEA Advanced math and science problem solving skills are used in various design applications throughout this course. Students have the opportunity to work in teams to solve problems of their own choosing. Under the guidance of the instructor, teams employ all the skills and knowledge gained through previous coursework to brainstorm, research, construct, and test a model in real-life situations (or simulations); document their designs; and present and defend the designs to a panel of experts. T917 AERO SCIENCE RESEARCH Grades: 11-12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Algebra II and at least one of the following: IPC, P-Tech or Physics & Chemistry Advanced math and science problem solving skills are used in various design applications throughout this course. This is a design, develop, and test course intended to provide students the opportunity to apply the knowledge they possess from their previous education, learn the art of research and problem-solving, and understand the physics of motion. Students will master the understanding of force, work, rate, resistance, energy, power, and force transfer as applied to the mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical energy systems. This course is also designed to provide students an opportunity to earn one advanced measure for the Distinguished Achievement Program. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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T922 AERO SCIENCE DESIGN TH NOTE: May count as a 4 year Science credit Grades: 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus and Algebra II, Aero Science Design Advanced math and science problem solving skills are used in various design applications throughout this course. This course reinforces and integrates those skills and emphasizes solving problems, moving from well defined toward more open ended, with real-world application. Through the use of aero science projects, students apply critical-thinking skills to justify a solution from multiple design options, and explore special requirements for hypervelocity applications. Additionally, the course promotes interest in and understanding of career opportunities in engineering. PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY (APPLIED PHYSICS) NOTE: This course may also count as a Physics credit (Recommended only) Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Geometry with a “B” average, and one Science credit Students will be introduced to basic concepts of physics which will include rate, resistance, energy, and momentum. This course also presents some advanced concepts including light and optics using a diode laser, waves and vibrations, and radiation. Students spend 50 percent of the class time studying basic concepts used in technology and industry. Hands on practical application labs with mathematical calculation will make up the other 50 percent of the class time.

VISUAL DESIGN Pathways: Fashion Design, Visual Design T521 FASHION DESIGN Grades: 9-10 1 Credit Careers in fashion span all aspects of the textile and apparel industries. The student will be expected to develop an understanding of fashion and the textile and apparel industries. Students are required to obtain their own materials needed for garment construction. T522 ADVANCED FASHION DESIGN Grades: 10-11 2 Credits Prerequisite: Fashion Design The student will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of fashion, with the emphasis on design and production. Students are required to obtain their own materials needed for garment construction. T528 PRACTICUM IN FASHION DESIGN Grades: 11-12 2-3 Credits Prerequisite: Advanced Fashion Design Students will develop a technical understanding of the business aspects of fashion, with emphasis on promotion and retailing. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities. Authentic projects for the business industry will be a part of the curriculum. *NEW* PRACTICUM IN FASHION DESIGN II Grades: 12 Only 2-3 Credits Prerequisite: Practicum in Fashion Design Students will develop an advanced technical understanding of the business aspects of fashion, with emphasis on promotion and retailing. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities. Authentic projects for the business industry will be a part of the curriculum. T330 PRINCIPLES OF ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS (PAAVTC) Grade: 9-10 1 Credit An introductory course designed to provide basic knowledge and understanding in the areas of art, visual technology and design. Students will explore graphic arts and design, animation, visual technology and/or fashion design. Students will use industry standard software and equipment to gain hands-on experience, through the design and creation of media or visual design projects that address customer’s needs and solve real-world problems. ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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G324 GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION Grades: 10-11 1 Credits Prerequisite: PAAVTC Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art design. Students will also be given the opportunity to display projects in school. Computer software includes Adobe Photoshop, Flash, and Adobe Illustrator and other Adobe Design Premium software. G325 ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION Grades: 11-12 2 Credits Prerequisite: Graphic Design & Illustration This course focuses on the value of good designs, creating computer-generated art and manipulation photographs to promote products. Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Design Technology, and Communications careers, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on mastery of content knowledge and skills. G326 PRACTICUM IN GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION Grades: 11-12 2-3 Credits Prerequisite: Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Design, and Communications careers, students will be expected to develop a technical understanding of the industry with a focus on skill proficiency. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities. Authentic projects for the business industry will be a part of the curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to receive Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Flash certification.


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Questions and Answers for Students Interested in Attending a Career Academy General Information 1.

What is a Career Academy? JISD defines a Career Academy as a coherent sequence of courses within a specific program of study based on student’s interests in a particular, business, industry and/or career fields. A. What is my home campus? The legal residence of a student and his or her parent(s) or legal guardian establishes the home campus of the student. The legal residence requires that parent(s) or the legal guardian actually live in the attendance area, receive their mail at their residence, and plan to continue to live there. B. What is my school-of-record? The school where a student’s official records are maintained is the student’s school-of-record. A transfer is required to change a student’s school-of-record.

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What are the Career Academies eligible for transfer, and where are they located?

JUDSON HIGH SCHOOL  Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Agribusiness & Marketing Systems Agriculture Mechanical Systems Animal Systems Horticulture/Plant Systems Natural Resource Systems  Health & Human Services Health Science Dental Assistant Radiology Technician Family & Community Services Child Development  Law & Public Safety Criminal Justice Pre-Law  Marketing, Business & Finance Marketing, Sales & Service Business & Finance  Media Technology & Communications Audio Visual Productions Graphic Design & Illustration Animation Commercial Photography  Transportation Services Automotive Technology Automotive Collision Repair ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL  Architecture, Construction & Manufacturing Construction Trades Welding Trades  Business Administration & Marketing Management Business Administration Marketing Management  Corrections & Protective Services Criminal Justice Correctional Services  Education & Human Services Early Childhood Professions Educational Assistant  Hospitality Culinary Arts  Information Technology Information Technology  Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Civil Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Aero-Science Engineering  Visual Design Fashion Design Visual Design

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Why not implement specialized courses on all campuses? Extraordinary options can be offered at a more affordable cost to the district by focusing personnel and specialized equipment on a particular campus.

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Who can attend a Career Academy? Career Academies are designed for students who have an interest in a particular career field. There is a strong commitment to ensure all students have access to Career programs. Although the programs initiate with freshmen, students from other grade levels have an opportunity to attend on a space-available basis.

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Can special needs students attend the academies? Yes, whether students are classified as 504, ESOL, Special Education, or Talented and Gifted, they may attend a Career Academy. All support services are provided.

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How are students chosen? Students apply for Career Academies if they are interested in a particular career and the sequence of courses available. Every attempt will be made to accept all applicants; however, there are expectations to be met and maintained: Passing grades in all coursework Good attendance and punctuality without excessive absences or tardiness. Acceptable conduct as outlined in the student code of conduct (no disciplinary offenses). Continuous enrollment in a career course. Exceptions are accommodated for the International Baccalaureate program, which has a unique application process. Career Academy students must be enrolled in one Career course each year, maintains a 70 grade average, and have no disciplinary offenses to remain eligible.

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Is transportation provided? No, transportation is NOT provided when a student chooses to transfer to a different school from their regular zoned, home campus.

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If a freshman transfers to a campus, other than his/her home campus, in order to attend a Career Academy, is the student eligible to compete in University Interscholastic League (UIL) athletics? Yes, by transferring an eligible student changes his/her school-of-record and can compete immediately in varsity athletics.

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If a freshman transfers to a campus, other than his/her home campus, in order to attend a Career Academy, is the student eligible to compete in UIL fine arts and /or academic competitions? Yes, if he/she meets eligibility requirements.

10. If students change their mind after transferring to another campus and return to their home campus, when will they be eligible to compete in varsity athletics? One year to the day after they re-enroll on the home campus. 11. If students change their mind after transferring to another campus and return to their home campus, when will they be eligible to compete in UIL fine arts and/or academic competitions? They can compete immediately with home-campus groups. 12. If transfer students enrolled in a Career Academy, and drop, or do not take any Career Academy courses, do they remain on the Career Academy campus? No, the transfer is revoked, and the student must return to the home campus. They lose their ability to compete in UIL athletic events for one year to the day they re-enroll on the home campus. Their status in fine arts and academic competitions is not affected. 13. If students change their school-of-record campus after enrolling in a Career Academy, what are the consequences? ©Judson ISD High School Course Catalog

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Students must stay through the semester in order to receive credit for courses taken. If the student changes the school-ofrecord, they lose varsity athletic eligibility for a calendar year. 14. Do Career Academy students have to take more courses than other students? No, most Career Academy courses are electives and substitute for other electives the student may have taken. Career Academy classes carry state credit and are fully transferable to other campuses and districts. 15. If students wait until their sophomore or junior year to decide to enroll in a Career Academy, what are the disadvantages? Whenever students enter a Career Academy, there will be basic courses that serve as prerequisites for upper-level, more indepth courses. As a result, students who enter later may not be able to take the full complement of Career courses. Students are encouraged to discuss available options with Career staff before applying or enrolling in a Career Academy. 16. If a student’s interests are diverse, in how many Career Academy may a student enroll? A student may enroll only in one Career Academy at a time.

DEADLINE: STUDENTS SHOULD REQUEST A TRANSFER TO ATTEND A CAREER ACADEMY BY MARCH 9, 2012

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