HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERING HANDBOOK
2007-2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Graduation Policy
School To Work
Course Offerings Summary
English Department Courses
Mathematics Department Courses
Science Department Courses
Social Studies Department Courses
Spanish Department Courses
Art Department Courses
Music Department Courses
Business Department Courses
Agriculture Department Courses
Technology Education Department Courses
Family and Consumer Economics Department Courses
Physical Education Department Courses
Other High School Programs
Appendix

Graduation Policy

Beginning on September 1, 2007, no student may receive a high school diploma unless the student completes one credit of Personal Finance.
In order for a student to graduate from North Crawford School District, the student must complete 25 credits of study. Of the 25 credits 13 are required under State Statute [ss. 118.33(1)(a) 1 and 2]: 4 credits in English/language arts, 3 in social studies, 2 in mathematics, 2 in science, 1.5 in physical education, and .5 in health education. The North Crawford School District requires the following:

1. English 9, 10, 11, and one elective - 4 cedits..
2. Social Studies (World History, U.S. History and American Govt.) - 3 credits
3. Mathematics - 2 credits Science - 2 credits
4. Physical Education - 1.5 credits
5. Fine Arts - 1 credit *
6. Health - .5 credit
7. Personal Finance - 1 credit
8. Elective Credits - 10 credits)

Total Required Credits - 25 credits

* The following courses meet the Fine Arts requirements: Art I, Art II, Advanced Art, Band, Choir, and Creative Writing.
Students must have enrolled in a class or have participated in a board-approved activity for each class period of each day or enrolled in an alternative educational program [ss. 118.33(1)(b)].

In addition to the credit requirement, graduation decisions will be based on the criteria listed below [ss. 118.33(1)(f)1]:

1. Student's Academic Performance
   1. By achieving a grade point average of 1.499 or above; or
   2. By scoring at "basic or above" on 3 or more of the 6 subtests that comprise the 10th grade Wisconsin Knowledge and Concept Exam (WKCE); or
   3. Successfully completing a work-based learning program;
   4. By successfully completing the Goals and Objectives on the Individual Education Plan (IEP);
2. Teacher Recommendations
   1. Securing a consensus recommendation from the graduation committee. The graduation committee will consist of the guidance counselor, and five teachers from courses required for graduation (i.e. social studies, math, science, English and fine arts or physical education) and whom the student has taken courses and can attest to the student's knowledge and skill based upon grades assigned by those teachers.(Demonstrated attainment of established academic standards will be based upon receipt of a passing grade in a course.)

College Requirements
Not all high school courses are acceptable for meeting college admission requirements; careful planning is essential in order to obtain entry into the post secondary program of choice. Most universities recommend a minimum of 4 years of English, 3 years of science, 3 years of math (algebra I, algebra II and geometry), 3 years of social studies, at least 2 years of a foreign language and a course in computer programming. Typing skills are also recommended. A minimum of 17 ACADEMIC credits is required for all Universities of Wisconsin colleges. ACADEMIC credits are those earned in the areas of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Computer Program, and Music Theory. Students applying to technical colleges, colleges or universities should be aware of admission testing and high school course completion requirements. Students considering a major in the Engineering field should complete pre-calculus and calculus. Each post-secondary school may have different requirements. Please consult the counselor for help as you develop your high school course of study and prior to applying to a technical college, college or university.

Planning Your Program
However, due to budgetary constraints and reductions in staffing, as well as changes in the requirements and credits needed for graduation it is necessary for each student to review his/her course requests for next year.

North Crawford School-to-Work

What are these opportunities?

Job Shadowing:
Short term student excursions into the working world to observe workers in the performance of their jobs.

State Skilled Co-op programs:
The Cooperative Educational Skill Certificate program is a one-year school supervised, paid work experience program for juniors and seniors. While learning on the job, students earn a wage as well as complete one full year of technical training that will lead to a state skilled certificate. The following Co-op programs are offered through CESA #3 and the Guidance Department.
These are the available program opportunities:

1. Child Services
2. Agribusiness/Animal Science
3. Agribusiness/Plant Science
4. Business Administration
5. General Marketing
6. Food Service
7. Employability Skills

Youth Apprenticeship Program:
The youth Apprenticeship programs are two-year programs beginning in the 11th or 12th grade, offering students guided learning and work experience within an occupational area. The following apprenticeship programs are offered through CESA #3 and School-to-Work program:

1. Auto Collision
2. Production
3. Agriculture
4. Financial Services
5. Health Services
6. Graphic Arts/Printing
7. Logistics
8. Tourism
9. Manufacturing Production
10. Welding
11. Auto Technician
12. Information Technology/Networking
13. Lodging Management

Employability Skills Certificate:
Enrollment in or completion of the Applied Communications course is required for enrollment in the School-to-Work program

Work Experience Program
Juniors and seniors may apply to be involved in the work experience program, which allows students to leave school for paid employment. Juniors may be released for 2 periods of the day and Seniors may be released for up to 4 periods of the day. Students should secure an employment opportunity prior to applying for the program at the beginning of the quarter they wish to enroll. Students may earn up to 1 credit per year for two years. Appropriate forms must be completed and adhere to all policies governing student actions and attendance.

Work Experience Participation Guidelines

1. Juniors and seniors only.
2. Juniors may be released for a maximum of three periods per day of school attendance provided that the following conditions are met: A.) A junior requesting a three period release must have 13 credits at the beginning of his/her junior year, and B.) The student's work site employment hours extend to the hours covered by the release from school.
3. Seniors may be released for a maximum of four periods per day of school attendance provided that the following conditions are met: A.) A senior requesting half-day release must have 20 credits at the beginning of his/her senior year, and B.) The student’s work site employment hours extend to the hours covered by the release from school.
4. One half credit per work experience credit per semester will be given upon successful completion of the program by the Work Experience Coordinator whether the student is released for 1, 2, 3, or 4 class periods. (Exceptions may be granted EEN/At-Risk students)
5. A maximum of two credits within the two-year period will be granted. (No exceptions)
6. Verification of current graduation status by guidance counselor.
7. Completed work experience agreement forms
8. Work site visits by the Work Experience Coordinator
9. Quarterly evaluations completed by employers.
10. Final participation approval by the high school principal.
11. Students will be expected to obtain employment prior to the beginning of a school term. Work experience releases will be initiated only at the beginning of each quarter. Ten days after school begins all work experience agreements must be completed. Students wishing to participate in the program after this date will have a five-day window at the start of each subsequent quarter to enroll in the program. Exceptions to the start date criteria may be granted by a Work Experience Committee (consisting of the Coordinator, counselor, and principal).
12. Students are expected to comply with the all school rules and program guidelines; this includes the behavioral and attendance policies of the school. Students that accumulate 3 or more unexcused absences will be removed from the program. Students that receive multiple tardy referrals will be removed from the program. Disciplinary actions for violations of school rules may result in an immediate removal.
13. Students experiencing academic difficulty will be removed from the program if their graduation status is in jeopardy.

School Board Policy 343.4 Work Experience: Approved September 12, 2002

Summary of Course Offerings For 2007-2008

Fine Arts
Art:      Art I,      Art II
Music:      Band,      Choir

Language Arts
English 9,      English 10,      English 11,      English 11 - advanced, Applied Communications,      Novels,      Shakespeare and Intro to Theater,      Creative Writing,      Advance Placement English-Language and Composition,      Advance Placement English-Literature and Composition

Spanish
Spanish I*,      Spanish II*,      Advanced Spanish*

Mathematics
Pre-Algebra,      Algebra I,      Tech Math I,      Geometry,      Algebra II,      Advanced Math,      Pre-Calculus,      Calculus

Physical and Natural Sciences
Physical Science,      Biology I,      Biology II,      Physics** (Offered in 2008-09),      Chemistry I,      Chemistry II,      AP Chemistry,      Forestry, Conservation and Resource Management**,      Horticulture**

Physical Education/Health
Phy Ed 9 and Health,      Phy Ed 10,      Spring Phy Ed

Social Studies
American History,      World History/Geography,      Government,      Social Problems and World/Global Studies,      Practical Law,      Sociology,      Economics,      AP History

Agriculture
Organic Agriculture

Family and Consumer Economics
Life Skills,      Food/Nutrition,      Clothing,      Child Development

Business Education
Personal Finance,      Information Processing and Computer Applications,      Information Processing II,      Yearbook, Entrepreneurship and Business Organization,      Accounting I,      Accounting II and Computerized Accounting

Technology Education
Architectural/Mechanical Drawing I,      Woodworking I,      Woodworking II and III,      Architectural Drafting II,      Communications,      Home and Equipment Repair*,      Farm and Residential Building Construction,      Introductory Woodworking*,      Welding

Other High School Areas
School to Work Program,      Youth Options Program,      Tutor-Aide,      SERTNC

Senior status refers to fourth year students.
* Based upon instructor availability and student interest.
** Alternate Year Offering Classes

English Department Summary Of Course Offerings

ENGLISH 9
Units cover listening skills, letters, job writing skills, library, grammar, parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, plurals and possessives. Each student will give one type of speech. The course will also introduce students to all types of literature, including short story, poetry, drama and the novel. Students will also read a variety of non-fiction selections. Students will write and react to literature throughout the year.

ENGLISH 10
This course contains units on grammar, spelling, composition, and reading and analyzing literature. Strong emphasis will be placed on composition. Writing experiences will include research, note-taking, parenthetical documentation, short biography, autobiography, and essay. Various public speaking experiences will be included. This course is also designed to develop an interest in different types of literature, including short stories, drama, and novels. A body of materials that links the student with general experiences of mankind is presented through a selection of prose and drama with a variety of plots, themes, and imagery.

ENGLISH 11
For students in grade 11 and 12 who need to demonstrate competency in writing speaking reading and listening skills in line with state standards to meet district graduation requirements. Students will focus on American authors and their short stories, poetry, novels, drama, and nonfiction writings from the colonial period to the present make up the contents of this course. Students will respond by completing a number of short research projects and writing assignments. Test taking and note-taking skills will be a component of assessment. Students will fulfill a speech contract. Emphasis is placed on developments and changes in American Literature.

ENGLISH 11--ADVANCED
For academically motivated students in grade 11 who will prepare for AP courses with more rigorous coursework than the traditional American Literature course. Students will read novels, short stories, poetry, drama, and essays from many American authors. Writing will emphasize literary response and research. Test taking, and note-taking, and college preparatory reading will be a component of assessment. Students will complete a major research project and fulfill a speech contract.

APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS
For students in grades 10, 11, and 12 who wish to become involved in School-to-Work opportunities, this course is a basic skill building opportunity. This course focuses on developing basic workplace skills, building a portfolio with a resume, job-seeking skills, and working as part of a team, acquiring and using information, and basic technology competency. Second semester continues the work and emphasizes communication in the workplace between co-workers, supervisors, and business and community contacts. Building a portfolio to display communications skills, expanding the resume, building job-seeking skills, community building, developing interviewing skills, and additional job shadowing are some of the specific skills covered. Articulation with Southwest Technical College and the Technical Communication Course is by instructor recommendation.

NOVELS
In this course students read longer pieces of literature to appreciate them both structurally and thematically. The course aims to have students build a life-long enthusiasm for reading and understanding. The materials for the course are selected from the list of recommended reading for college bound high school students.
Students in the course are also required to develop and master certain research skills. Students correctly use a bibliography to support oral and written presentations. Well-supported class discussions, group activities, tests and quizzes also increase the learning opportunities for students in this course.

CREATIVE WRITING
In this course, opportunities are available for a variety of writing experiences. Students work in prose and poetry, fiction and non-fiction. Development of sophisticated grammatical and mechanical conventions is achieved through long-term assignments, peer review, revision, and workshop experiences. Students produce an extensive portfolio of their work that illustrates the skills developed and mastered throughout the year. Assessment is ongoing and is individualized to meet the goals set by the student and the teacher. Participation in a writing contest is a requirement of the course. Meets Fine Arts credit requirement for graduation.

SHAKESPEARE AND INTRO TO THEATER
An opportunity for students to read and perform a number of Shakespearean plays. Students will also explore the influences of Shakespeare on more contemporary works in both British and American theater.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH - Language and Composition
This class is an elective course designed for students bound for post-secondary education.
Advanced Placement English engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading will increase awareness of the interactions among a writer's purposes, audience expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing.
While the content of the course is changeable, the purpose is to enable students to write effectively and confidently in their college courses across the curriculum and in their personal and professional lives. Emphasis in expository, analytical and argumentative writing is preferred, but narrative, exploratory, fiction, and satire remain appropriate assignments as well.
An assumption is made that the students taking this course understand and use standard English grammar. Intense concentration in language use will enhance the sophistication of their use of grammatical conventions and will insure a development of a stylistic maturity.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH - Literature and Composition
Prerequisite: AP Language and Composition
This class is an elective course that engages students in careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students should deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students will consider a work’s structure, style, and themes as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. The course includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works of recognized literary merit.

Mathematics Department Summary Of Course Offerings

PRE-ALGEBRA
This course is for students that are not ready for Algebra I. It covers basic math concepts and basic skills needed for success in Algebra I and Geometry.

TECH MATH I
Tech-Prep Math will be taken after Pre-Algebra. It will be a math course covering technical applications in preparation for technical college. Tech Math can be taken before or after Algebra I.

ALGEBRA I
Algebra I is the first course that students need in preparation for college or technical school. Students that have performed well in 8th grade math classes and high school students that have completed Pre-Algebra successfully can take Algebra I.

GEOMETRY
This is one of the advanced math courses offered to students preparing for college. It covers the physical relationships of geometric figures like points, lines, planes, angles, and polygons. In addition, properties and relationships between the figures will be deduced and justified.

ALGEBRA II
This should be taken after Geometry. Topics include advanced equations and inequalities, matrices, polynomials, radicals, quadratic functions, conic sections, and logarithms.

ADVANCED MATH CONCEPTS
Advanced Math Concepts should be taken after Algebra II. Topics include: linear relations and functions, matrices, systems of equations, linear programming, trigonometric functions, trigonometric graphs, sequences and series, exponential and logarithmic functions, data analysis, statistics, and extensive use of graphing calculators.

PRE-CALCULUS
Pre-Calculus follows advanced math concepts. Topics include: linear equations, theory of equations, vectors, circular functions, trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric applications, polar coordinates, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, limits, derivatives, integrals, and creative problem solving.

CALCULUS
This is a college course to be taken after Pre-Calculus. This course includes limits, integrals, and derivatives and their applications.

Science Department Summary Of Course Offerings

PHYSICAL SCIENCE
This course provides students with opportunities to develop their ideas relating to motion, force, energy, atoms, properties of matter, and chemical reactions.

BIOLOGY I
This course will focus on the nature of life, molecular biology, and continuity of life, microbiology, multi-cellular plants, biology of invertebrates, and human biology.

BIOLOGY II
This course is recommended for students preparing for college. Students will cover taxonomy, genetics, botany, histology, embryology, anatomy and physiology. Biology I is a pre-requisites and completion of Chemistry I is recommended.

CHEMISTRY I
If you plan to further your education after high school at a tech school or college this is a course you should consider. Students in Chemistry I will focus on types of chemical reactions, nomenclature, predicting reactions, and calculations involving the amounts of substances in chemical reactions. Successful completion of Physical Science and Algebra I are pre-requisites to this course.

CHEMISTRY II
This is a college prep course that will be valuable for anyone going on to college especially in any science-related field. The content includes quantum mechanics, trends in the periodic table, properties of solutions, acid/base reactions, red-ox reactions and organic chemistry.

AP CHEMISTRY
This class is an elective course designed for students bound for post-secondary education.

PHYSICS
Physics is offered alternate years - it will be offered in 06-07.
A college prep course that will be valuable to college-bound, especially in any science-related field. The content emphasis is primarily mechanics: motion, Newton's laws, momentum, and energy. A quarter of robotics and electronics is included. Other topics may be studied as time allows. One of the primary goals of the course is making students better problem solvers. A strong math background is needed. It is recommended that students have at least a B- in Algebra II before taking this course. Open to Jr. and Sr. Only.

FORESTRY, CONSERVATION and RESOURCE MGMT
Offered alternate years - it will not be offered in 08-09.
CONSERVATION deals with man and his relationship to the environment. Students will investigate natural resource management and ecological concepts of the environment. FORESTRY is designed to introduce an appreciation for our forestry resource and to develop students' understanding of proper forest management. While the course focuses on Wisconsin forestry, it includes an overview of world and national forestry issues, the resources of air, water, plants, wildlife and people. Offering Based Upon Instructor Availability and Student Interest

HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPING
Offered alternate years - it will not be offered in 08-09
Horticulture and Landscaping will give students a broad overview of the field of horticulture. Topics included in the course include: Careers in horticulture, safety in horticulture, plant classification and identification, horticultural structures, plant growth and propagation, turf management, landscape establishment and maintenance, floral design, vegetable production, and landscape design. This class will be taught in two seasonal consecutive semester length courses. Offering Based Upon Instructor Availability and Student Interest.

Social Studies Department Summary Of Course Offerings

AMERICAN HISTORY
This course will explore the time period between the end of the Civil War and current times. Areas of emphasis will include the struggle for civil rights by various groups, the nation's changing relationship with the natural landscape, the development of our modern role in international events, and our local history.

WORLD HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
This course covers the development of early civilization to the 20th Century. Topics covered are: Geography, the beginning of civilization, classical civilization, Christendom and other major world religions, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the age of exploration, the rise of the West, the age of imperialism, the world wars, and world affairs in the 20th century.

GOVERNMENT
This course is an overview of the development and application of modern American Government. The class will cover the roles of the various branches and departments at the local, state, and federal levels.

SOCIAL PROBLEMS and WORLD/GLOBAL STUDIES
Social Problems: This course will examine current social problems facing our culture. Students will examine and report topics they choose to the class in teams of two to three members. This course will examine current world events and issues. The study and discussion surrounding each topic will include such things as cultural tolerance and diversity; geography; economic impact; historical perspective; the future; and what can or may be done to address potential problems in the future.

PRACTICAL LAW
This course is designed to help students understand how the law affects our everyday lives, develop critical thinking skills, and understand the underlying values of our legal/civic structures and behaviors.

SOCIOLOGY
This course is designed to challenge high potential students. This course will focus upon the study of the American culture. The focus is centered on class discussion and debate, writing, individual research, experiential exercise and the development of higher level thinking skills. >A portion of this course will also cover psychology.

ECONOMICS
This course is designed to teach students how our economy functions and their role as a part of it. Emphasis will be placed on basic concepts concerning scarcity and ways of dealing with it.

AP HISTORY
This class is an elective course designed for students bound for post-secondary education. Students in the course have the opportunity to prepare to take the Advance Placement Test for History to obtain college credit.

Spanish Department Summary Of Course Offerings

SPANISH I
This is an introductory course that focuses on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills of Spanish communications, with the primary emphasis being conversational. Cultural aspects of Spain and the Latin American countries will also be explored. A basic knowledge of English grammar is necessary.

SPANISH II
This is a continuation of the studies begun in Spanish I. We will reinforce the structures learned in Spanish I and broaden our vocabulary base. Plus, we will continue the Cultural Aspects of the Spanish Speaking countries. New skills to be learned include the use of irregular verbs, reflexive verbs, and past and future tenses.

ADVANCED SPANISH
Based upon numbers and student interest, Advanced Spanish could be taken two consecutive years as Spanish 3 and Spanish 4. The two classes may be offered at the same time, but would be separate curriculum. You must complete Spanish 1, 2 and 3 to take Spanish 4.
Spanish 3
This is a major study of the verb tenses beginning with the present tense, and continuing on to the progressive, imperative, future, conditional, preterit, and imperfect. Students will also study sentence structure and more complex grammatical points. Students will begin to refine their reading skills, and will be required to speak of
Spanish 4
This is a continuation of the skills learned in earlier levels. Spanish four will focus primarily on perfecting reading and writing skills. Students will read several authentic works by important Hispanic authors, and will also be required to write short stories.

Art Department Summary Of Course Offerings

ART I
Areas of study include drawing, painting, clay, sculpture, computer graphics, etc. Weekly sketchbook assignment due. The course presents a framework for understanding basic elements of art and principles of design.

ART II
Art II uses the basics learned in Art I to explore in more depth painting and drawing techniques. This knowledge is further accomplished through the study of various painters and designers of buildings and artifacts through the ages. Sketchbook assignments due weekly.

ADVANCED ART
This course demands detailed, challenging quality craftsmanship in the weekly sketchbook. Individual projects evolve from drawing, painting, computer graphics, clay, sculpture, murals, fabrics, and careers.

Music Department Summary Of Course Offerings

BAND
This course will include an introduction to a variety of musical styles from classical to contemporary. There will be performance opportunities through concert band, solos and ensembles, jazz band, marching band and pep band.

CHORUS
This course will encompass learning to read music and experimenting in proper vocal production that includes breathing techniques, relaxing exercises and warm-ups. This class will include a number of required performances throughout the year for students to participate.

MUSIC THEORY
This course is designed for students desiring a thorough understanding of music fundamentals such as notation, tonality and chord structure. Music arranging, transposition and composition are also included in this course. Arrangements will be made through the teacher as an independent study course. Music Theory is highly recommended for students pursuing music as a career.

Business Department Summary Of Course Offerings

PERSONAL FINANCE
This course is designed to help all students become better-educated consumers. This course will teach you how to figure out who you are and what to do for a living. How to get the education and training needed for your lifestyle choice, how to manage your time, your budget, and your responsibilities, how to shop and pay for housing and much more.

INFORMATION PROCESSING I and COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
This course is highly recommended to all students as it is designed to help students develop skills on the computer. This course is designed to give students experience in working with computer-generated graphics, spreadsheets, database management systems, word processing software, and PowerPoint presentation software. Students will learn how to create, edit, store, retrieve, and print documents using Microsoft Word software. Students will learn how to build, format, and print spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Students will learn to create and display a database, sort and prepare a report, and delete and alter records using Microsoft Access. Finally, students will learn how to create, edit, add graphics, add music or sound, and print a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.

INFORMATION PROCESSING II
This course may be used for advanced placement for some Information Processing courses in college. In this course the student prepares complex letters, reports, tables, memos, and itineraries and participates in several actual simulations of computer-related activities. This is a computer-generated course consisting of type composition, page design and layout, proofreading, word processing and computer generated art and graphics. The students also utilize a variety of software to produce professional documents consisting of: business cards, newsletters, resumes, letterhead, computer generated art and small newspaper documents. Finally, students complete a Desktop Publishing simulation.

YEARBOOK, ENTREPRENEURSHIP and BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
This course gives students the opportunity to understand the operation and correct procedures in publishing a large printed document. Students will work together to publish the yearbook for North Crawford students. The class collects donations from area businesses and sells yearbooks to students to finance the project.

ACCOUNTING I
Accounting is a prerequisite for almost every business degree. Also, any person interested in a job straight out of high school will be much better prepared with an accounting course on their transcript. This course gives students the necessary background for careers in general business, accounting clerks, bookkeepers, and accountants. This course provides an understanding of the basic principles of the double-entry accounting system. Recording and posting transactions, preparing worksheets, income statements and balance sheets, payroll records, tax data, managing a checking account and reconciling a bank statement.

ACCOUNTING II and COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING
This course may be used for advanced placement for some Accounting courses in college.
This course emphasizes corporate accounting and integrates financial analysis. It contains inventory control and departmentalized accounting. Various computer programs in accounting are used to simulate actual accounting situations.

Agriculture Department Summary Of Course Offerings

Introduction to Organic Agriculture
This course, the first in the country, is designed to familiarize the students with food and agriculture with emphasis on cultural impacts and local opportunities. Topics covered include; current agriculture news and events, organic farming and soil life, sustainable forestry, nutrition and food, water and waste management, alternative energy, marketing innovation and sustainable living.
An introduction to Organic Agriculture offers the student an opportunity to learn from local organic farmers, business people and educators. Students in this class will participate in various field trips to farms and businesses in the region. Students enrolled in this class will be offered a scholarship to attend the Upper Midwest Organic Farming Conference held each February at the LaCrosse Convention Center. They also have the opportunity to participate in the first Chapter of the Organic Future Farmers of America (OFFA).

Technology Education Department Summary Of Course Offerings

MECHANICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING I
As the name suggests this course will be divided into the two major areas of drafting. The mechanical area, which will be taught during the first part of the year, will cover geometric construction using such common instruments as compass, T-square, triangles as well as CAD (Compute Aided Drafting). A heavy emphasis will be placed on the CAD area because of its use in industry.

INTRODUCTORY WOODWORKING
This technology education class is designed to encourage students to enroll and participate in woods by allowing students interested in the area of woods to gain experience and competency in the various areas of woodworking. This is an introductory level class.

WOODWORKING I
The student will learn how to safely operate all of the woodworking machines in the shop. Joints and methods of assembly will be explored as part of a student-built project. The major portion of the student's time will be spent in the shop.

WOODWORKING II and III
This will be an advanced woodworking course building on areas that were learned in Woodworking I. The projects will be much more complicated and may require special jigs and fixtures to accomplish the task. May be taken as a semester or year length class.
WOODWORKING III is a project-based continuation of Woodworking II that may be taken by semester or year length.

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING II
In this course the student will design and plan a building. A working knowledge of CAD will be needed to turn ideas into prints.

COMMUNICATIONS
The content of this class will be broken up into five areas; photography, CAD, video, audio, and desktop publishing.

FARM and RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
This course will teach the various aspects of farm and residential building construction. Aspects of the course will include: carpentry, roofing, and decking. The student will learn the terms for the parts of a building and print reading. Shop projects may include: feed bunks, storage sheds, or other farm or home project application.

WELDING
The areas covered would be SMAW, TIG and MIG welding, Oxyfuel welding, brazing, and cutting as well as Plasma cutting. The student will also be taught to read welding prints as well as what rod is needed for the situation.

HOME and EQUIPMENT REPAIR
This course is designed to offer students a wide overview of the home maintenance and equipment repair.
Components of this course provide students an understanding of the basic principles of: Small engine maintenance, welding, masonry, concrete, wiring, drywall, paneling, flooring, painting, plumbing, and parts purchasing.

Family and Consumer Economics Department Summary Of Course Offerings

LIFE SKILLS
Life Skills is an introduction to foods and clothing, which builds the foundation for Family and Consumer Sciences by defining the family and the work of the family. Students will become proficient in assessing consumer choices, in making nutrition-based food choices, in using equipment and in food preparation. Students will become proficient in basic construction techniques (hand sewing techniques if we do not have the machines), in caring for clothing and in being a wise consumer. Clothing and leisure-time activities projects will be constructed in this introduction to construction and fashion. Housing opportunities are also explored.

FOOD/NUTRITION
Foods and Nutrition is a comprehensive study of foods and their relationship to people. Students will learn to select recipes, prepare market orders, shop, and store food products. A variety of food topics will be studied including meats and poultry, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, bread and cereals and sugars.

CLOTHING
Basic garment construction if we have the sewing machines.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Careers in Child Services Co-op is designed to provide career pathways and essential skills that are building blocks for business and the basic skills necessary to run a day care facility. Instruction is designed to compatibility with the local community and coordinating employability competencies. Students will experience character development and necessary skills for the work place.

Physical Education Department Summary Of Course Offerings

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9
Physical education 9: Physical education develops physical fitness, health, gross and fine motor skills, social and emotional skills. The high school program provides activities grouped as team, individual and lifelong leisure activities. Provisions for handicapped students have been made and all curriculum offerings are co-educational.

HEALTH
This course covers topics such as alcohol, drug use and abuse, tobacco, first aid, coping with death, dealing with stress, dating, marriage, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, fitness, life-skills, male and female reproductive systems, human sexuality, environmental pollution and current health trends.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10
Physical education develops physical fitness, health, gross and fine motor skills, social and emotional skills. The high school program provides activities grouped as team, individual and lifelong leisure activities. Provisions for handicapped students have been made and all curriculum offerings are co-educational.

FALL and SPRING PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This offering is advanced level physical education. Students should be able to make a commitment to physical activity. Activities include tennis, core conditioning, flag football, speedball, pickleball, table tennis, dance, volleyball, basketball, swimming, games, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, ice-skating, track, and softball. This level is intended for juniors and seniors. (Length One Semester)

Other High School Programs

SCHOOL AGE PARENT PROGRAM (SAPP)
This program includes any male or female school age parents under the age of 21 who are not high school graduates and are parents, or an expectant student. The student enrolled in the program will complete a course of study in the following areas: self sufficiency and study skills in academic areas; information and access to a community network of support services; instruction in physical and mental wellness, nutrition, sexuality, pre-natal and post-natal care, maternal and infant care, family planning, dropout prevention, job skills training, career goals, child development and parenting education.

CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
(Credits vary) This program follows the procedures established through Chapter 115 of the State Statutes and PL-142 of the Federal Statutes to provide for students with exceptional educational needs. Additional information is available through the counselor or psychologist.

YOUTH OPTIONS PROGRAM
(Credits vary) Juniors and seniors have the option of taking classes at technical colleges or public or private colleges. The Youth Options (YO) program was established to allow 11th and 12th grade students to enroll at an institution of higher education (IHE) in Wisconsin and take courses that lead to credit granted toward high school graduation. Students need to plan their curriculum so that they have taken all of North Crawford's classes within a curriculum area to be eligible for Youth Options. A pupil who intends to enroll in a YO program must adhere to the following timelines: (1) Immediately contact the IHE from which admission is being sought to determine the application and admission process required. (2) Students who meet these requirements need to apply in writing to the school board, identifying the courses they plan to take in the following semester, by: March 1 for courses that they plan to take during the summer or first semester of the following year and October 1, for courses that they plan to take the second semester. (3) As soon as possible, notify the school board whether the pupil has been admitted to the IHE and whether the pupil is registered to attend a post-secondary course. See appendix for additional information. If you have any questions regarding the PSEO program, please contact the Guidance Office.

TUTOR-AIDE
Open to Juniors and Seniors Only (.25 credit per semester) Pass - Fail Grade. Students apply to work with teachers, students, office staff, librarian, nurse, etc. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required to be a tutor aide and students must be on-target for graduation and passing all classes. Only one aide per teacher per period is allowed. Students may substitute a tutor aide for a study hall assignment.

SRTNC
(Credits vary) Students at North Crawford have the opportunity to take courses over an interactive (two-way) communication network. This network is called SRTNC. The following are limited examples of courses that are available to take over the SRTNC network. See your counselor for additional information and offerings.

1. Sign Language I
2. Sign Language II
3. Marketing for Financial Institutions Principles of Bank Operations
4. Child Care

Appendix

Work Experience Participation Guidelines

1. Juniors and seniors only.

2. Juniors may be released for a maximum of three periods per day of school attendance provided that the following conditions are met: A.) A junior requesting a three period release must have 13 credits at the beginning of his/her junior year, and B.) The student's work site employment hours extend to the hours covered by the release from school.
3. Seniors may be released for a maximum of four periods per day of school attendance provided that the following conditions are met: A.) A senior requesting half-day release must have 20 credits at the beginning of his/her senior year, and B.) The student's work site employment hours extend to the hours covered by the release from school.
4. One half credit per work experience credit per semester will be given upon successful completion of the program by the Work Experience Coordinator whether the student is released for 1, 2, 3, or 4 class periods. (Exceptions may be granted EEN/At-Risk students)
5. A maximum of two credits within the two-year period will be granted. (No exceptions)
6. Verification of current graduation status by guidance counselor.
7. Completed work experience agreement forms
8. Work site visits by the Work Experience Coordinator
9. Quarterly evaluations completed by employers.
10. Final participation approval by the high school principal.
11. Students will be expected to obtain employment prior to the beginning of a school term. Work experience releases will be initiated only at the beginning of each quarter. Ten days after school begins all work experience agreements must be completed. Students wishing to participate in the program after this date will have a five-day window at the start of each subsequent quarter to enroll in the program. Exceptions to the start date criteria may be granted by a Work Experience Committee (consisting of the Coordinator, counselor, and principal).
12. Students are expected to comply with the all school rules and program guidelines; this includes the behavioral and attendance policies of the school. Students that accumulate 3 or more unexcused absences will be removed from the program. Students that receive multiple tardy referrals will be removed from the program. Disciplinary actions for violations of school rules may result in an immediate removal.
13. Students experiencing academic difficulty will be removed from the program if their graduation status is in jeopardy.

School Board Policy 343.4 Work Experience: Approved September 12, 2002

YOUTH OPTIONS PROGRAM
The Youth Options Program allows all public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take postsecondary courses at a UW institution, a Wisconsin technical college or one of the state's participating private, nonprofit institutions of higher education. The program (which replaces the Postsecondary Enrollment Options) opens the door to greater learning opportunities for students who are considering a technical career, students wishing to begin college early, or students who want to prepare to enter the workforce immediately after high school graduation. The student does not have to pay for a postsecondary course if the school board determines the course may receive high school credit, the course is not comparable to a course offered in the school district and the application has been submitted within the prescribed time line. (Under some circumstances a technical college course can be comparable.)

Eligibility: Student/Parent Responsibilities.
Since all public high schools will participate in the Youth Options program, all juniors and seniors in Wisconsin public schools who meet the program requirements are eligible. To qualify for the program, a student must:

1. Have completed the 10th grade, be in good academic standing and have no record of disciplinary problems to attend a technical college.
2. Apply to the college in the school semester prior to the one in which the student plans to attend the postsecondary course.
3. Notify the school board (complete form PI-8700A) of the student's intention of enrolling in a college no later than March 1 for a course to be taken in the fall semester; October 1 for a course to be taken in the spring semester.
4. Any enrollment changes to courses, other than those approved by the board following their submission and approval by the board Oct. 1 for spring courses or March 1 for fall courses - will become the responsibility of the parent or guardian. Under some extenuating circumstances a request for changes to the PI-8700A form may be submitted to the principal and school board after the Oct. 1 or March 1 deadlines. However this must be done before classes begin. Notify the school board if the student is admitted to the college.
5. A parent or guardian is responsible for satisfactory student attendance and the student's compliance with the compulsory school attendance law under s. 118.15(1)(a), Stats.

CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
The board may refuse to permit a student with EEN to attend a technical college if the cost would impose an undue financial burden on the school district.

FORMS NEEDED
A program plan and report form (PI-8700A) used to notify the school board of a student's participation in the program may be obtained from the guidance counselor or the DPI. Application forms for admission to a college may be obtained from the guidance counselor or the college

TRANSPORTATION
Parents or students are responsible for transportation between the school and the college. Transportation assistance is available from the DPI for low-income parents.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Contact the high school counselor or local college admissions representative. See Appendix for specific Youth Options guidelines relating to: Students that drop or fail a Youth Options course, course sequence requirements and guidelines for awarding credits.

YOUTH OPTIONS PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
Any eleventh or twelfth grade student in the North Crawford School District may participate in the Youth Options program in accordance with state law requirements. Admission of students to post-secondary institutions or technical college shall be contingent on meeting the institution's entrance requirements and availability of space.
The high school principal shall determine whether the course(s) is/are comparable to a course offered at the District, whether it satisfies graduation requirements and what, if any, high school credits are to be awarded to the student.
Courses taken as part of the Youth Options Program shall be paid for as follows:

1. If the course is taken for high school credit and the course is not 80% or more comparable to one offered in the District, the Board shall pay the costs associated with the course.
2. If the course is taken for high school credit and the course is 80% or more comparable to one offered in the District, the student shall pay the costs associated with the course.
3. If the course is taken only for post-secondary credit, the student shall pay the costs associated with the course.
4. The maximum number of credits for which the school board shall pay is 18 postsecondary credits, total, in their junior and senior years. Students will be allowed to take additional credits beyond the 18, but no reimbursement will be provided and these costs will be the responsibility of the student and parent.

Students participating in the Youth Options Program shall be responsible for their own transportation costs. If they are unable to pay such costs and are receiving high school credit, they may apply to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for reimbursement of transportation costs.
If a student is not satisfied with the District's decision regarding comparability of courses, satisfaction of high school graduation requirements or the number of high school credits to be awarded, he/she may appeal such decision to the State Superintendent.

STUDENTS THAT DROP A YOUTH OPTIONS COURSE
No Youth Options course will be approved by the District for any student that drops a Youth Options course, for reasons other than medical problems or extreme extenuating circumstances, following the point of commitment by the school district for any tuition costs for the dropped class.

STUDENTS THAT FAIL A YOUTH OPTIONS COURSE
If a pupil receives a failing grade or fails to complete (drops) a course for which the school district has made payment, the student, if he or she is an adult or the student’s parent or guardian is responsible for reimbursement to the high school district for all costs realted to this course or courses. Pupils who fail to provide reimbursement for a dropped or failed course are not eligible for the youth options program. The school district recognizes that not all high school students are prepared for the academic rigors of college level courses through Youth Options. Students that fail a Youth Option course, for reasons other than medical problems or extreme extenuating circumstances, have demonstrated they are not sufficiently prepared to successfully complete courses at this level. Before a student will be allowed to enroll in another Youth Options course, the student will be expected to return to the high school and complete a full load of academic courses for two full semesters. Approval for any further Youth Options course will be based upon a) their academic performance following their return, b) recommendations of the guidance counselor, and c) the rigor of the Youth Options course being requested.

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS PURSUING YOUTH OPTION COURSES AND/OR DISTANCE LEARNING OPTIONS (343.31-Rule)
The North Crawford High School has identified the following course sequences as those that a student will have satisfactorily completed in his/her education plan before pursuing Youth Option courses within each department listed below.

Mathematics - Completed Algebra I, Algebra II Algebra III, Geometry, Advance Math Topics and/or Pre-Calculus or Calculus.
Foreign Language - Completed all options that are offered at North Crawford High School
English - Completed English 9, English 10, English 11, AP English and one senior elective
Science - Completed Introduction to Physical Science (Science 9), Biology 1, Biology 2 or Physics, and chemistry
Social Studies - Completed American History, World History and Government at grades 9, 10 and 11, and completed any twelfth grade in the subject area.
Art - Completed Art 1, Art 2, and Advanced Art.
Music - Completed three years of high school band or chorus.
Vocational - Completed all options available within the district's vocational educational programs in the course of study.
Students must meet entrance requirements into the post secondary institution in order to participate in the Your Options Program.