Industrial and Engineering Technology
Occupations in this path are related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install, and maintain physical systems. These include engineering, manufacturing, construction, service, and related technologies.
SAMPLE OCCUPATIONS:
Drafter Architect Tool Designer Electrician
Millwright Construction Laborer Machinist Airplane Pilot
Foreman TV Cable Installer Sheet Metal Worker Locksmith
Metallurgical Engineer Automotive Technician Computer Technician
Natural Resources/Agriculture
Occupations in this path are related to agriculture, the environment, and natural resources. These include agricultural sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife.
SAMPLE OCCUPATIONS:
Soil Conservationist Oceanographer Environmental Analyst Horse Breeder
Park Ranger Agricultural Engineer Zoologist Entomologist
Farmer Animal Caretaker Agronomist Horticulturist
Wildlife/Conservation
These pathways are adopted from a model developed by the State of Oregon.
Throughout this curriculum guide, each course offered at CCHS is listed, described and identified as relating to one or more career pathway. This will allow students and parents to select classes that will be relevant to career goals. At the same time, taking a wide variety of courses allows students to explore other fields and is an enriching experience. We urge students to take advantage of their last opportunity for an education provided by taxpayers. We know all education will prove valuable to them. It is our belief that all people are more eager to learn information and skills they can see as important to them personally.
SUBJECT AREA REQUIREMENTS
Class of 2001 and Beyond
To be eligible for a high school diploma, a student must have met the following minimum requirements in grades 9 through 12.
English - 4 Units of Credit
Mathematics - 2 Units of Credit
Science - 2 Units of Credit
Social Studies - 3 Units of Credit
Health/Physical Education - 1 Unit of Credit
Humanities - 1 Unit of Credit
Practical Arts - 1 Unit of Credit
Career Education - ½ Unit of Credit
Computer Application - ½ Unit of Credit
Electives, Minimum - 9 Units of Credit
Total - 24 Units of Credit
ENGLISH
4 Units of Credit
Distribution of Credits - 1 credit to be earned in each grade level.
High School Reading is recognized as an equivalent credit course in place of any grade level English, if approved by counselor. Incoming Freshman students whose RIT scores on the NWEA Reading Test is 213 or below shall be placed in High School Reading course. Those parents who choose to can ask for alternate testing.
Two credits of Junior Seminar* are required for Juniors, unless enrolled in the Junior English Honors. One credit meets the U.S. History requirement and one credit meets the Junior English requirement.
* Junior Seminar is an integrated program that combines Junior English and U.S. History. The credits are not separated and each student must pass the course in its entirety. The exception is those students enrolled in Junior English Honors class. They will enroll in U. S. History. In the event of failed quarters of Junior Seminar, students who fail one quarter may repeat it during the day the following year. When more than one quarter is failed, they can only be repeated in night school with a fee of $90 per half credit.
If a student fails a quarter of Senior English class and does not have the opportunity to repeat it prior to graduation, he or she may be allowed to substitute one of the following courses for that credit: Writing for College, Speech, Competitive Speech, Newspaper-Journalism, or Reading. One-half credit is the maximum that can be substituted. A student must pass each level of the required English course before he/she is allowed to advance to the next level, although in some instances, they may be scheduled concurrently.
MATHEMATICS
2 Units of Credit
Effective with the class of 2003, all students must demonstrate math competency by meeting one of the following criteria:
Score 810 or higher on NWEA Math test.
Score 20 or higher on math section of PLAN or ACT Test.
Score 910 or higher on PSAT or Math SAT.
Score above the 80th percentile at a high school level nationally standardized achievement test.
Pass Proficiency Math class.
Two credits selected from the Mathematics course offerings. See recommended sequence in departmental descriptions.
Basic Skills Math I or II and General Math do not meet the math requirement for graduation for the non-staffed student, but will count as an elective credit for graduation.
SCIENCE
2 Units of Credit
One credit in Earth Science - 9th or 10th grade.
One credit Biology - 10th, 11th or 12th grades.
Two units selected from the Science course offerings. See recommended sequence in departmental descriptions.
SOCIAL STUDIES
3 Units of Credit
One credit in Geography - 9th grade.
One credit in U.S. History - 11th grade. One of the two credits in Junior Seminar meet the required Junior English credit the other meets the U.S. History requirement.
One/half credit in American Government - 12th grade.
One/half credit required elective credit from the Social Studies offerings.
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION
1 Unit of Credit
One/half credit of Health, Physical Education and Recreation in 9th grade. One/half credit during the remainder of your high school career.
HUMANITIES
1 Unit of Credit
One credit in either Art, Music, Foreign Language, Drama or combination of any two.
PRACTICAL ARTS
1 Unit of Credit
One credit must be earned from any one of the following areas:
Business, Consumer and Family Studies, Industrial Arts or Vocational Education.
CAREER EDUCATION
One-half Unit of Credit
One-half credit of Skills for Success required of all 9th grade students.
COMPUTER EDUCATION
One-half Unit of Credit
One-half unit of credit of Computer Application (Class of 2001 and beyond).
ELECTIVE CREDITS
Nine units of credit (class of 2001 and beyond)
Cañon City High School provides all students the opportunity to participate outside the required curriculum and experience elective offerings. Students are encouraged to participate in courses that may enhance their special interests or support future educational plans. The elective requirement is the minimum number required for graduation.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
On a very limited basis, a student may request a class as an independent study. The process is initiated by the student and must be approved, in writing, by the teacher, counselor, and an administrator. All independent study courses will be on a pass/fail system. The course must be identified in the CCHS Course Offering booklet. The building policy of issuing a WF for a dropped class will apply outside the drop/add period. If a student is in a Senior to Sophomore class, a final comprehensive exam will be administered to determine the letter grade.
INDEPENDENT BLOCK
Seniors may choose to take an independent block with parent permission and at least a 2.0 grade point average in the most recent grading period. An independent block will allow students to choose how they want to utilize their time. Students can spend their time studying in the library or performing other productive activities at school. In addition, the students can choose to be off campus. Written parent permission must be on file to allow an Independent Block. Counselor and administrative approval must be secured on the application form. Juniors may request an independent block under special circumstances.
STUDY HALL
Study Hall is held in a designated room and supervised by a para-professional. Each student is expected to be actively engaged in either home work or some other educational activity. Attendance is required and enforced. Study hall students will be expected to participate in a service learning activity.
SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
An Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be developed for students identified as having a learning disability. The plan will be formulated by the school district through an appropriate legal process in cooperation with parents or legal guardians. The successful completion of this plan will qualify the student for graduation.
FRESHMAN EXPLORATION
The Freshman Exploration is designed to provide a variety of research based, "best practice," instructional strategies. The course will promote successful citizenship and academic achievement for students in a climate of professional integrity incorporating cooperation, consistency, and trust. This program assists students in developing skills that aid them in becoming life-long learners. These skills include appropriate risk taking, clear communication, and problem solving. The class is a combination of Earth Science, Geography, English, Skills for Success, and Computer Applications. The class is set up to establish a non-threatening environment conducive to optimum student performance. Achievement will be based on attendance, grades and behavior.
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