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Course Selection Guide
2012-2013
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Halifax County Schools does not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion,
national origin, age, or handicap in any of its education or employment program or activities.
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Office of Superintendent
Telephone: (252) 583-5111
Fax: (252) 583-1474
The information in our Halifax County Schools Curriculum Guide serves as a resource to
assist you in making informed decisions about your future. All courses offered at our high
schools Northwest Halifax High School and Southeast Halifax High School are listed.
You will also find course information to meet requirements for graduation, four-year colleges
and universities and community colleges.
It is imperative that students give careful consideration to their career education plan. Once
you decide on the career that you would like to pursue, select the curriculum that is
appropriate for your choice and remain focused on your goal. Take advantage of the
educational opportunities offered to you during your high school years so that you will be fully
prepared for your chosen career. It is also important that you maintain regular attendance,
develop good organizational and study skills, and make the best grades possible. The
choices that you make as a high school student will determine your future. Your parents,
principal, teachers and school counselors are available to provide the necessary support for
your success, but, ultimately, you hold the key to your future.
We encourage parents to remain actively involved in your childs education. Assist your child
in choosing the appropriate courses, attend all meetings and functions at the school and
maintain communication with the principal, teachers, counselors and anyone else who can
inform you of your childs progress and needs. You are the most valuable partner in your
childs education.
It is our goal to assist all of our students in achieving success. We want them to make the
right choices so that they can reach their goals after high school, whether it is higher
education or to join the workforce. We invite you to join us in endeavors to educate our
students. Working Together Really Works! If you need any assistance or have questions,
please feel free to contact the Principals of the schools.
Sincerely,
P.O. Box 468 ~ 9525 Hwy 301 South ~ Halifax, North Carolina 27839
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General Information
Before you choose your courses, it is important that you know as much as possible about the
requirements for graduation that apply to the year that you enter high school. This course selection
guide provides information to help you choose eight (8) courses for the 2012-2013 school year. All
students are encouraged to read the information as discuss course selections with their teachers,
counselor and parents/guardian. Parents/Guardians please note the different graduation
requirements depending on the year YOUR child entered the 9th grade.
A. The successful completion of 29 units 17 core courses and 12 elective courses are
required for graduation:
English 4 units
Social Studies 3 units
Civics and Economics
U.S. History; and
World History
Mathematicsth
(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 4 units
Plus a 4 math for which Algebra II is a prerequisite (Advanced Functions and Modeling;
Pre-Calculus) or another math to be aligned with the students post high school plans
Science 3 units
Biology, a Physical Science
course and Environmental Science
Health and Physical Education 1 unit
Foreign Language (not required for high school graduation. A two-credit
minimum is required for admission to a university in the UNC system) 2 units
Core Course Credits needed for graduation 17 units
Elective Credits needed for graduation + 12 units
2 must be any combination from CTE, Arts Education, and Second Language
4 course concentration strongly recommended from one of the following:
CTE, JROTC, Arts Education, and other subject areas (Math, Science, SS and English)
Total Credits needed for graduation 29 units
Grading Scale
The school year is divided into two semesters of 18 weeks. Grades are reported each six weeks.
93-100 = A 85-92 = B 77-84 = C 70-76 = D Below 70 = F
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Halifax County High Schools
FUTURE READY CORE
Requirements for Graduation
First time 9th Graders entering 2012-2013
Parents/Guardians please note the different graduation requirements depending on the year YOUR child
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entered the 9 grade.
C. The successful completion of 30 units 16 core courses and 14 elective courses are
required for graduation:
English 4 units
Social Studies 4 units
Civics and Economics
U.S. History I and II or AP US History and an
additional social studies course
World History
Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 4 units
Plus a 4th math for which Algebra II is a prerequisite (Advanced Functions
and Modeling; Pre-Calculus) or another math to be aligned with the students post high school plans
Science 3 units
Biology, a Physical Science
course and Environmental Science
Health and Physical Education 1 unit
Core Course Credits needed for graduation 16 units
Elective Credits needed for graduation + 14 units
2 must be any combination from CTE, Arts Education, and Second Language
4 course concentration strongly recommended from one of the following:
CTE, JROTC, Arts Education, and other subject areas (Math, Science, SS and English)
Total Credits needed for graduation 30 units
Grading Scale
The school year is divided into two semesters of 18 weeks. Grades are reported each six weeks.
93-100 = A 85-92 = B 77-84 = C 70-76 = D Below 70 = F
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Career/Technical 4 Credits in Career/ 4 Credits Not required 4 Credits
Technical Select courses Career/Technical
Select courses appropriate for career Education electives
appropriate for career pathway to include a
pathway to include a second level
second level (advanced) course.
(advanced) course;
* A student pursuing a College Tech Prep course of study may also meet the requirements of a College/University
course of study by completing two credits in the same second language and one additional unit in mathematics.
** Completion of 300 hours of school-based training, 240 hours of community-based training, and 360 hours of paid employment.
*** Examples of electives include JROTC and other courses that are of interest to the student.
**** Effective with ninth graders of 2003-04, World History must be taken to meet the requirements of World Studies.
***** A student who takes AP US History instead of taking US History I and US History II must also take an additional social studies course in order to meet the four
credits requirement.
Future-Ready Core Course of Study Mathematics Graduation Requirements
Effective 2010-2011 and 2011-2012
(Policy HSP-N-004 from http://sbepolicy.dpi.state.nc.us/)
Four units in mathematics for every student:
Effective with the Freshman Class of 2009-2010, Four Mathematics units are required for graduation: [Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II] OR
[Integrated Mathematics I, II, III] plus a fourth mathematics course to be aligned with the students after-high-school plans.
Courses that are accepted by the UNC General Administration for admission to UNC institutions
Courses from the NC Standard Course of Study for Community College Mathematics Courses accepted by the
Mathematics UNC General Administration as the 4th Math
Advanced Functions and Modeling (2025) MAT 155 and MAT 155A (Statistical Analysis)
Discrete Mathematics (2050) MAT 171, MAT 171A (Pre-Calculus Algebra) AND MAT 172, MAT
172A (Pre-Calculus Trigonometry)
Pre-Calculus (2070) Note: Equivalent IB math MAT 175 and MAT 175A (Pre-Calculus)
Integrated Mathematics IV (2054) courses are acceptable MAT 252 and MAT 252A (Statistics II)
AP Statistics (2066) for admissions to UNC MAT 271 and MAT 271A (Calculus I)
AP Calculus (AB) (2076) institutions. MAT 272 and MAT 272A (Calculus II)
AP Calculus (BC) (2077)
Courses that are not accepted by the UNC General Administration for admission to UNC institutions but may be suitable for
meeting the 4th Math for high school graduation
Mathematics Electives CTE Courses that are acceptable substitutions
4 Community College Mathematics Courses
for the 4th Math
Analytical Geometry Computerized Accounting II (6312) MAT 140 and MAT 140A (Survey of Mathematics)
(2031) Drafting II (7972) MAT 141 and MAT 141A (Mathematical Concepts I)
Trigonometry (2041) AP Computer Science (2508) MAT 142 and MAT 142A (Mathematical Concepts II)
Probability & Statistics Principles of Technology I (8011) MAT 145 and MAT 145A (Analytical Math)
(2065) Electronics I (7631) MAT 151 and MAT 151A (Statistics I)
Calculus (2073) PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design (8020) MAT 161 and MAT 161A (College Algebra)
Special Topics in Math PLTW Principles of Engineering (8021) MAT 162 and MAT 162A (College Trigonometry)
(2063) PLTW Digital Electronics (8022) MAT 167 and MAT 167A (Discrete Mathematics)
PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing (8030) MAT 210 and MAT 210A (Logic)
PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture (8031) MAT 263 and MAT 263A (Brief Calculus)
PLTW Biotechnical Engineering (8032)
PLTW Aerospace Engineering (8033)
PLTW Engineering Design & Development (8040)
Substitution for Future Ready Core Mathematics Requirements:
In the rare instance a principal exempts a student from the Future-Ready Core mathematics sequence, except as limited by
N.C.G.S. 115C-81(b)1, the student will be required to pass [Algebra I and Geometry] OR [Algebra I and Algebra II] OR [Integrated
Mathematics I and Integrated Mathematics II] plus [Applied Mathematics I and II] OR [2 application-based mathematics courses as
determined by the LEA].
Two application based mathematics courses or any Pairs of CTE4 courses that may substitute as
approved mathematics electives2 as determined by LEA application based mathematics courses
Introductory Mathematics (2020) Accounting I (6311) and II (6312)
Foundations of Algebra (2018) Drafting I (7921) and II (7972 or 7962)
Foundations of Geometry (2029) Biotechnology and Agriscience Research I (6871) and II
Foundations of Advanced Algebra (2019) OR (6872)
Applied Mathematics I (2026) Computer Programming I (6421) and II (6422)
Applied Mathematics II Principles of Business and Finance (6200/6600) and
(2027) Small Business Entrepreneurship (6235/6615)
Personal Finance (7086) and Small Business
Entrepreneurship (6235/6615)
Apparel Development I (7035) and II (7036)
Housing and Interiors I (7055) and II (7056)
Principles of Technology I (8011) and II (8012)
PLTW Intro to Engineering Design (8020) and PLTW
Principles of Engineering (8021)
Construction Technology I (7721) and II (7722)
Electrical Trades I (7741) and II (7742)
Electronics I (7631) and II (7632)
Metals Manufacturing I (7641) and II (7642)
Foods I (7045) and Food II Advanced (7046)
Culinary Arts (7121) and II (7122)
Enhancement Courses
Foundational Courses
Agriscience Applications Principles of Business & Finance Career Management
Horticulture I Business Management Marketing
Horticulture II* Accounting I Personal Finance
Agriculture Adv. Studies Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
Enhancement Courses
Foundational Courses
Carpentry I Multimedia Webpage Design Career Management
Carpentry II Business Management Marketing
Principles of Finance & Finance Microsoft Word PowerPoint Microsoft Excel
Electrical Trades I
Electrical Trades II
Enhancement Courses
Foundational Courses
Principles of Business & Finance Career Management
Microsoft Word PowerPoint Multi Media Web Design
Business Management* Personal Finance
Accounting I Microsoft Excel and Access
Business Law* Marketing
Enhancement Courses
Foundational Courses
Principles of Business & Finance Career Management Microsoft Word PowerPoint
Personal Finance Marketing CTE Advance Studies
Accounting I
Accounting II*
Microsoft Excel & Access
Business Law
Foundational Courses Enhancement Courses
7210 Health Team Relations 6145 Career Management
7240 Health Sciences I 6417 MSITA Word, PPT & Pub
7242Health Sciences II* 6419 Microsoft ITA-Excel and Access
7065 Parenting & CD
Enhancement Courses
Foundational Courses
Parenting & Child Development Principles of Business Career Management
Early Childhood Education I Microsoft Word PowerPoint Marketing
Early Childhood Education II* Microsoft Excel & Access
Cosmetology I
Cosmetology II*
Personal Finance
Enhancement Courses
Foundational Courses
Marketing Principles of Business & Finance Career Management
Marketing Management* Business Law Microsoft Word PowerPoint
Personal Finance Microsoft Excel & Access
The Arts
Band I Chorus I Visual Arts I Dance I
Band II Chorus II Visual Arts II Dance II
Band III Chorus III Visual Arts III Dance III
Band IV Chorus IV Visual Arts IV Dance IV
Marching Band
ROTC
ROTC I
ROTC II
ROTC III
ROTC IV
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the skills they need for a career, two or fouryear college or
technical training.
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program will be able to transfer all of their credit to all UNC institutions and many of
NCs Independent Colleges and Universities.
TITLE: Pre-Calculus
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Algebra II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with an
honors-level study of trigonometry, advanced functions,
analytic geometry, and data analysis in preparation for
Calculus. Applications and modeling will be included
throughout the course.
TITLE: Calculus
GRADE: 12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Advanced Math
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course is the study of motion;
specifically, the student will learn about slopes and rates of
change of algebraic and transcendental functions. Much
emphasis is placed on limits and their applications to calculus.
TITLE: Spanish II
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Spanish I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In these courses, development and
maintenance of oral, reading and writing skills are emphasized
so that by the end of the second year of language study, the
student is expected to be able to understand, speak, read and
write, in the target language, words, phrases and simple
sentences relating to basic survival needs and limited social
needs. Students should be able to read a basic short story,
newspaper article, or magazine article in the target language.
Study continues of the cultures and civilizations of the
countries whose language is being studied.
TITLE: AFJROTC II
GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: AFROTC I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The aerospace portion of this course is
primarily a history course designed to acquaint the student
with the historical development of flight and the role of the
military in history. The leadership portion of the course
introduces cadets to AFJROTC providing a basis for progression
through the rest of the program. It discusses cadet and Air
Force organizational structure, uniform wear, customs,
courtesies and other military traditions, health & wellness,
fitness, individual self-control and citizenship. Basic drill skills
and physical fitness are also introduced. Students are not
required to but may wear the Air Force uniform if they wish.
This course should include students from AFJROTC IV.
TITLE: AFJROTC IV
GRADE: 12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: AFROTC III
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In the aerospace portion of this course
cadets receive training in skills, knowledge, and attitudes
necessary to successfully perform fundamental tasks needed
for survival. The leadership portion of the course is a guide to
understanding the fundamentals of management, managing
yourself and others. Emphasis is placed on the importance of
management and techniques and skills involved in
CULTURAL ARTS DEPARTMENT
TITLE: Visual Art I
GRADE: 9-11 TITLE: Band II
COURSE LENGTH: Semester GRADE: 9-10
PREREQUISITE: None COURSE LENGTH: Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Art I is considered an PREREQUISITE: Band I and teacher recommendation
introduction to art with emphasis on design COURSE DESCRIPTION: This first semester class is designed to
concepts and basic techniques. It provides develop within each student an appreciation for the standard
students an opportunity to explore the different art areas and band literature and appropriate orchestra literature. It is also
begin making personal judgments. The students will be designed to improve the technical facilities and interpretive
allowed to experiment with as many different art areas as skills of each individual through the use of appropriate studies.
possible; including painting, drawing and printmaking. The Out of class preparation, performances, and after school
course is available to any student who is willing to put forth his rehearsals may be required.
best effort.
TITLE: Band III
TITLE: Visual Art II GRADE: 11-12
GRADE: 10-12 COURSE LENGTH: Semester
COURSE LENGTH: Semester PREREQUISITE: Band II and teacher recommendation
PREREQUISITE: Art I COURSE DESCRIPTION: First semester band is a performance
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides for further class. Goals include technical proficiency on an instrument.
development of the concepts taught in Art I. It includes a Class includes outside performances such as athletic events,
more intensive study of composition and elements of design parades, concerts, and special band clinics. At the conclusion
as applied in two and three-dimensional form with an of the marching season, all wind and percussion students are
emphasis on self-expression. Research and art history are also auditioned and placed in the wind ensemble or the concert
included and related to studio activities. band. The wind ensemble is the advanced group.
Participation in these groups is by the recommendation of the
TITLE: Visual Art III band director. Both of these groups participate in the spring
GRADE: 11-12 band festival where they are judged on their musical playing
COURSE LENGTH: Semester ability in concert situations.
PREREQUISITE: Art II and teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Art III is an upper level course that TITLE: Band IV
allows students to explore advanced techniques in areas of art GRADE: 11-12
that interest them the most. Students will work in a studio COURSE LENGTH: Semester
situation, allowing for more individualized help and PREREQUISITE: Band III and teacher recommendation
instruction; and each student will be responsible for a more COURSE DESCRIPTION: First semester band is a performance
professional portfolio. Students desiring to enroll in Art III class. Goals include technical proficiency on an instrument.
should demonstrate a genuine interest in art. Class includes outside performances such as athletic events,
parades, concerts, and special band clinics. At the conclusion
TITLE: Visual Art IV of the marching season, all wind and percussion students are
GRADE: 11-12 auditioned and placed in the wind ensemble or the concert
COURSE LENGTH: Semester band. The wind ensemble is the advanced group.
PREREQUISITE: Art III and teacher recommendation Participation in these groups is by the recommendation of the
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Art IV is an upper level course that band director. Both of these groups participate in the spring
allows students to explore advanced techniques in areas of art band festival where they are judged on their musical playing
that interest them the most. Students will work in a studio ability in concert situations.
situation, allowing for more individualized help and
instruction; and each student will be responsible for a more TITLE: Marching Band
professional portfolio. Students desiring to enroll in Art IV GRADE: 9-12
should demonstrate a genuine interest in art. COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher
TITLE: Band I recommendation
GRADE: 9-10 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This first
COURSE LENGTH: Semester semester class is designed as a
PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation from middle school performance class. Goals include
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This first semester class is designed to technical proficiency of an instrument. The class will include
help the student make a successful transition from Middle outside performances such as athletic events, parades,
School band to High School band. It develo0ps within each concerts, and special band clinics.
student an appreciation of music in general and strengthens
the basic knowledge of music fundamentals. It is also
designed to improve the technical facility of each individual
through the use of appropriate studies and band literature.
Out of class preparation and performances may be required.
TITLE: Concert Band TITLE: Chorus II
GRADE: 9-12 GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation PREREQUISITE: Teacher
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a continuation of skills, Recommendation
techniques and principles taught in Marching Band and COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is intended for the more
Percussion Band. Focus will be given on technique, and serious student interested in choral production, state
standard concert literature (NC Band Contest Requirement). presentations and ensemble opportunities.
Students will be given opportunities for Solo/Ensemble
Competition, All-State Band and Jazz Band. This class is taught TITLE: Chorus III
during second semester only. GRADE: 11-12
CREDIT: One unit
TITLE: Percussion Band COURSE LENGTH: Semester
GRADE: 9-12 PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
COURSE LENGTH: Semester COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, emphasis is placed on
PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation superior choral production, poise, stage presence, solos and
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class is designed as a performance ensemble opportunities in a wide and varied repertory of
class taught during first semester only. Goals include technical musical activities. Performances will be expected and extra
proficiency of an instrument. The class will include outside rehearsals required.
performances such as athletic events, parades, concerts, and
special band clinics. TITLE: Chorus IV
GRADE: 11-12
TITLE: Jazz Band COURSE LENGTH: Semester
GRADE: 9-12 PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
COURSE LENGTH: Semester COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, emphasis is placed on
PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation superior choral production, poise, stage presence, solos and
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This performance group is for ensemble opportunities in a wide and varied repertory of
instrumentalists interested in playing standard and musical activities. Performances will be expected and extra
contemporary jazz music. Emphasis is placed on rehearsals required.
improvisation, listening, and general performance techniques.
Public performance time is required. The ensemble consists of TITLE: Dance I
trumpets, trombones, electric bass saxophones, keyboard, and GRADE: 11-12
percussions only. Rehearsals and performances are required. COURSE LENGTH: Semester
This course is taught during second semester only. PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to explore
TITLE: Music Appreciation movement as a creative art form taught first semester only.
GRADE: 9-12 Dance elements and basic principles of composition are
COURSE LENGTH: Semester explored. Students experience the role of both choreographer
PREREQUISITE: None and dancer and have opportunities to present their work.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is intended as a guide on Through the study of dance in various cultures and historical
how to appreciate music through a chronological study of periods, students broaden their understanding of dance as an
basic musical styles. The elements of music pitch, melody, art form. Students are expected to attend after school
harmony, rhythm, texture along with composers, rehearsals and performances.
instruments, and compositions, will be studied to provide a
foundation for understanding the various styles. It is hoped TITLE: Dance II
that the student will understand and appreciate music as a GRADE: 11-12
result of listening, reading, and attending performances. COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
TITLE: Chorus I COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course follows Dance I and
GRADE: 9-10 emphasizes students acquisition of intermediate movement
COURSE LENGTH: Semester skills and refined motor control through the study of various
PREREQUISITE: None modern dance techniques taught first semester only. Through
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, emphasis is placed on dance ensemble work, students continue to explore
choral production and skills development in a variety of improvisation, dance elements, and composition as both
musical activities. dancer and choreographer. Students present the skills they
have learned to selected audiences and learn basic
technical/theatrical skills for dance production. Students are
expected to attend after school rehearsals and performances.
TITLE: Dance III
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course follows Dance II. The N.C.
Standard Course of Study for Dance II will be used as the
framework of this course. Students are expected to attend
after school rehearsals and performances. This course is
taught during first semester only.
TITLE: Dance IV
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course follows Dance III. The N.C.
Standard Course of Study for Dance II will be used as the
framework of this course. Students are expected to attend
after school rehearsals and performances. This course is
taught during first semester only.