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Harlandale Independent School District
Harlandale Independent School District
2015-2016 *
Course Catalog of Incoming Freshmen Offerings
Nondiscrimination Act
In accordance with Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992, the Harlandale Independent School District does not discriminate on the
basis of ethnicity, religion, military status, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or any other basis prohibited by law. Title IX
Coordinator is Carol Harle, 102 Genevieve, San Antonio, TX 78214, (210) 989-4393. Section 504 Coordinator is Della Taylor, 906 March
Ave., San Antonio, TX 78221, (210) 921-4700.
If you have questions regarding information contained in this catalog, contact your student’s counselor at:
Harlandale High School 989-1043
McCollum High School 989-1542
De acuerdo con el título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles del año 1964, el Título IX de la Reforma Educativa del año 1972, el Artículo
504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación del año1973 y el Título II de la Ley de los Estadounidenses con Discapacidades del año 1992, el
Distrito Escolar Independiente de Harlandale no discrimina por motivos de raza, religión, estado militar, color, nacionalidad, edad,
sexo, discapacidad ni por ningún otro motivo prohibido por la ley. La coordinadora del Título IX es Carol Harle, 102 Genevieve, San
Antonio, TX 78214, (210) 989-4393. La coordinadora del Artículo 504 es Della Taylor, 906 March Ave., San Antonio, TX 78221, (210)
921-4700.
Si tiene preguntas sobre el contenido de este documento, llame al número de los consejeros en la escuela de su alumno:
Harlandale High School 989-1043
McCollum High School
989-1542
.
Harlandale High School
114 E. Gerald
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 989-1000
McCollum High School
500 W. Formosa
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-1500
* Courses listed in the 2015-2016Harlandale ISD Course Catalog are preliminary offerings. Courses listed may or may not actually be offered
during the 2015-2016school year. Course offerings are subject to change due to student selection, availability of staff and facilities, state approval of
innovative courses, and changes in state course requirements.
Using the Course Catalog
Harlandale ISD offers a variety of courses that will prepare students for college work and/or the workforce. The course
catalog is designed to give both students and parents an overview of the courses offered at Harlandale High School and
McCollum High School. Each course entry includes a description, school(s) where it is taught, recommended grade
level(s), credit value, number of semesters it meets, graduation requirement it fulfills, and any prerequisite(s).
Information to help in the decision-making process for next school year is also provided as well as information that is
important for student success and high school completion.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
College Preparation Timeline………………………………………………………………………..2
College Readiness .............................................................................................................................. 4
Grade Level Credits and Promotion .................................................................................................. 5
Choice Slip Information ..................................................................................................................... 5
Graduation Requirements and Planning Guide …………. ................................................................... 6
2015-2016 Freshman Course Selections
Language Arts .................................................................................................................................. 10
Mathematics ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Science ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Social Studies ................................................................................................................................... 16
Languages Other Than English ........................................................................................................ 17
Health and Physical Education
Health ................................................................................................................................ 19
Physical Education (PE) .................................................................................................... 19
Athletics ............................................................................................................................ 21
JROTC .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Fine Arts ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Introduction to Careers and Technical Applications…………………………………………...…..27
Introduction to Career and Technical Education (CTE) .................................................................. 28
Agriculture Science and Technology……..……………………………………………..29
Architecture and Construction ......................................................................................... 29
Arts, Audio-Video Technology and Communications .................................................... 29
Business ........................................................................................................................... 31
Health Science ................................................................................................................. 31
Human Services .............................................................................................................. 32
Achieve Texas .................................................................................................................................. 33
College Preparation TimeLine
Students must pass all parts of the exit level TAKS/STAAR-EOC and/or STAAR EOC and/or
ACHIEVE CUMULATIVE STAAR-EOC AVERAGES TO GRADUATE.
 Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Enroll in Classes that are Designed to
Prepare You for College
Enroll in Classes that are Designed to
Prepare You for College
 Build strong academic, language, mathematics and critical
thinking skills by taking challenging courses.
 Challenge yourself to take Pre-AP and AP (Advanced
Placement) and Dual Credit courses each semester
 Become involved in co-curricular activities and community
service
 Meet the high school guidance counselor and discuss plans
for the next four years and create your Personal Graduation
Plan (PGP)
 Apply for summer programs, enrichment programs and
workshops such as: UTSA Pre-engineering Program &
Trinity Upward Bound.
 Select appropriate 10th grade courses.
 Surf the Web to get information and ideas of what kinds of
schools are available for the career you are interested in.
 Check out what high school courses colleges require.
 Know the requirements needed in order to play sports in
college.
 Keep an academic portfolio and extra curricular record and
begin writing your resume for entrance into college and
career.
 Research college and career opportunities
 Take responsibility for your own academic success; meet
with your teachers for additional help or go to tutoring if
needed.
 SAEP scholarships are available to all students who maintain
an 80 average with 95% attendance all four years.
 Attend Harlandale/McCollum College Night and other local
fairs.
 Take all SAT prep classes/workshops available and practice
online for SAT at www.collegeboard.com/student/test.
 Visit colleges near you
 Strengthen vocabulary by increasing reading levels.

READ! READ! READ! The more you read, the better
prepared you are for college and career.
September
 Sign up for the PSAT in October. The PSAT is a
preliminary test that will help prepare you for the SAT.
October
 Take the PSAT in October
 Sign up for extra-curricular activities and community service
projects that interest you. It is not the number of activities
but your commitment and involvement in those activities
which are important for personal satisfaction and college and
career preparation
 Keep a portfolio of academic and extra curricular activities
including grades, awards, volunteer work, and employment
 Attend College Night and College Fairs
November
 Do your best in your academic classes; meet with your
teacher for additional help and go to tutoring
 Research and learn about colleges through the internet and
counseling center.
January
 Review PSAT results and materials sent with your score
report. Start now to maximize your strengths and develop
areas of weakness
 Meet with your counselor to discuss college/career interests
and to revise your Personal Graduation Plan (PGP).
February
 Review the course catalog and consider taking rigorous Dual
Credit, AP, and/or CTE classes.
 Sign up for Dual Credit Testing (Accuplacer Test) if you are
planning to take them next year.
 Attend any SAT/ACT prep sessions.
 Attend any TAKS/STAAR-EOC strategy sessions.
March
 Take the Accuplacer Test required for dual credit classes.
 Fill out college admission forms required for Dual Credit
courses.
 Continue to develop your reading skills.
April
 Volunteer and participate in community service projects.
 Review your grades for the year and assess what it will take
to get the highest GPA
 Continue to research career options and consider possible
college majors that will help you achieve your career goals.
Summer
 Keep and organize records of your community service and
leadership activities.
 Use the internet to explore career and colleges options
 Update your resume.
 Take all SAT prep classes/workshops available and practice
the SAT online at www.collegeboard.com/student/test for to
prepare for the October test date
 Visit colleges near you
READ! READ! READ! The more you read, the better
prepared you are for college and career.
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College Preparation Timeline
Junior Year
Senior Year
Enroll in Classes that are Designed to
Prepare You for College
 Examine the educational opportunities available.
 Re-examine CTE career pathways course sequence.
 Study college admission requirements.
 Discuss plan with parents.
 Meet with your counselor and review Personal Graduation
Plan (PGP).
 Apply for and participate in college prep/enrichment
programs like MED Prep, JETS, and college summer
programs.
 Register for and take the Preliminary SAT and National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in October.
 Attend College Nights, College Fairs, and Financial Aid
Workshops
 Talk with college representatives when they visit your school.
 Select appropriate courses to meet college entrance
requirements.
 Set up a calendar for taking tests and completing college
applications.
 Examine financial resources and review plans for financial
aid.
 Consider people to ask for recommendations – teachers,
counselors, employers, and clergy.
 Visit college campuses; talk to graduates and students at the
colleges being considered.
1st Semester
July, August, September, October, November, December
 Graduation conference with counselor, student, and parent.
 Talk with your counselor. Write five to ten colleges
requesting application forms, catalogs, and financial aid
information. Note which admissions test (ACT or SAT) is
required for your colleges of choice.
 Complete the “Local Scholarship Application” form available
in the Counseling Center. This application is used for a
variety of scholarships awarded specifically to Harlandale
ISD students.
 Set up a calendar for taking tests and completing college
applications include early-decision admission deadlines.
 Record progress in fulfilling application requirements.
 Maintain or improve academic grades during senior year.
Colleges look unfavorably upon failing grades.
 Prepare your resume to give to people whom you ask to write
recommendations. Always allow 2-3 weeks for someone to
write a recommendation for you.
 Talk with college representatives when they visit your school.
 Attend College Night.
 Continue to participate in all college prep activities.
 Apply for all applicable scholarships including the HEF
Scholarship, which is available to all Harlandale ISD
graduates
nd
2 Semester
January
 Register for THEA Test or alternate college placement test.
 Revisit activities for July through December (1st Semester).
February
 Ask the Registrar to send the first term’s grades to the
colleges, along with any other information not already
forwarded.
 Complete financial aid application. Meet with the Project
Stay representative in the Counseling Center.
 Attend Financial Aid Night.
March
 Take College Board achievements tests, if required.
 Recheck college catalogs and handbooks and see the
counselor again to make sure that you have taken the
necessary tests.
 Register for and take the SAT and Achievement Tests and/or
the ACT, by June. Check with your counselor about fee
waivers. Registration forms are available in the Counseling
Center.
 April, May, June
 Use the Bridges program and other materials available in the
Counseling Center.
Keep the following records:
 All essays written for application for colleges and/or
scholarships
 Canceled checks or money orders
 Admission tickets to tests and correction forms (in case you
need to make a correction up to the day of the test)
 Student accomplishment lists
 All score reports and transcripts of grades
 CSS acknowledgment form
 Copies of all correspondence sent to or received from
colleges and scholarship entities.
 Update resume with activities.

Keep track of acceptances, denials, and awards of financial
aid and scholarships. Take copies of all material to your
counselor. Meet deadlines or you may lose the acceptance you
have gained.
* Give copies of all scholarship financial awards to counselor.
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COLLEGE READINESS
High school is considered the first phase in a life-time career of learning. During the high school
years, students and their families are encouraged to discuss their post-secondary (after high school)
options with their high school guidance counselor to develop a six-year plan to attain their
education and career goals after graduation.
Professional Degree:
Avg. Weekly Salary - $1,531*
4 Year Public or Private College or University
A. Prepare for ACT/SAT or alternate entrance
exam, register for and take exam
B. FAFSA – Complete Financial Aid and
Scholarship Applications; submit on time
C. Submit completed college application well
before deadline
D. Maintain grade point average (GPA)
E. Resubmit necessary forms annually
Bachelor’s Degree:
Avg. Weekly Salary - $1,012*
2 year Community College
or Technical School
Local Public Options in
San Antonio
Northwest Vista College
Palo Alto College
St. Philip’s College
San Antonio College
Associates Degree:
Avg. Weekly Salary - $757*
High School Graduate:
Avg. Weekly Salary - $618*
High School:
Recommended: Take rigorous high school courses including
math and science, dual credit (DC), advanced placement (AP),
and Career and Technology (CTE) courses leading to
certification, dual credit or tech prep credit
* 2008 annual income averages for persons age 25 and over: Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Grade Level Promotion By Credit
And Course Selection
Students must receive the appropriate number of credits to be promoted to the following grade levels:
* It is the goal of the Harlandale Independent
School District to encourage and prepare
students for post-secondary success including
college and other applicable post-secondary
training. To achieve this goal, students may
be asked to participate in tutoring, mentoring
programs, summer and Saturday Academies,
and/or other extra- curricular activities.
CLASS RANK
FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
COLLEGE/CAREER
READY
Class of 2011 and Thereafter
9th
10th
11th
12th
Graduate
0 - 5 Credits *
6 - 12 Credits
13- 19 Credits
20+ Credits
26 + Credits (includes ALL
required courses)
Online Course Selection- Texas My Zone
1. Choose Carefully! Schedule changes will not be permitted.
2. Courses totaling seven periods must be chosen.
3. Choose courses with the assumption that all current courses will be passed.
4. Alternate electives must be selected as they are used in the case of conflicts in course selections.
Students are reminded that some course offerings are tentative and are dependent upon sufficient
enrollment or other extenuating circumstances. It is extremely important that alternate course
choices be selected.
5. Draft choice slips are to be taken home for parents’ review and signature. Parent signature is part
of the Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) process.
6. Students who do not submit a choice slip will be assigned courses by the counseling
department.
Non Discrimination Policy
Harlandale Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race,
color, national origin and takes steps to assure that the lack of English language skill will not be a
barrier in its education programs, services, activities or employment as required by Title IX, Section
504 and Title VI.
Courses listed in the 2015-2016 Harlandale ISD Course Catalog are preliminary offerings. Courses
listed may or may not actually be offered during the 2015-2016 school year. Course offerings are
subject to change due to student selection, availability of staff and facilities, state approval of
innovative courses, and changes in state course requirements.
* A student entering high school for the first time will be enrolled as a high school freshman
for the first semester of attendance regardless of the number of high school credits earned .
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Students entering 9th grade
2015-2016
A Harlandale ISD student entering grade 9 during the 2014-2015 school year, and thereafter, shall enroll in the
courses necessary to complete the curriculum requirements for the Foundation Graduation Plan with Endorsements
or the advanced programing leading to the Distinguished Level of Achievement. Harlandale ISD graduations
requirements are determined by the Harlandale Independent School District Board of Trustees.
Harlandale ISD Foundation Graduation Plan with
Endorsements and Distinguished Level of Achievement
Endorsement
Plan
Arts &
Humanities
English
English I (1)
English II (1)
English III (1)
Advanced
English (1)
Business &
Industry
MultiDisciplinary
Public
Services
S.T.E.M.
(Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics)
English I (1)
English II (1)
English III (1)
Advanced
English (1)
English I (1)
English II (1)
English III (1)
Advanced
English (1)
English I (1)
English II (1)
English III (1)
Advanced
English (1)
English I (1)
English II (1)
English III (1)
Advanced
English (1)
Algebra I (1)
Geometry (1)
Algebra II (1)
4th Math (1)
Algebra I (1)
Geometry (1)
Algebra II (1)
4th Math (1)
Algebra I (1)
Geometry (1)
Algebra II (1)
4th Math (1)
Algebra I (1)
Geometry (1)
Algebra II (1)
4th Math (1)
Algebra I (1)
Geometry (1)
Algebra II (1)
4th Math (1)
Biology (1)
Chemistry (1)
Physics (1)
4th Science (1)
Biology (1)
Chemistry (1)
Physics (1)
4th Science (1)
Biology (1)
Chemistry (1)
Physics (1)
4th Science (1)
Biology (1)
Chemistry (1)
Physics (1)
4th Science (1)
Biology (1)
Chemistry (1)
Physics (1)
4th Science (1)
W Geography (1)
W. History (1)
U.S. History (1)
Government (.5)
Economics (.5)
W Geography (1)
OR
W. History (1)
U.S. History (1)
Government (.5)
Economics (.5)
W Geography (1)
OR
W. History (1)
U.S. History (1)
Government (.5)
Economics (.5)
W Geography (1)
OR
W. History (1)
U.S. History (1)
Government (.5)
Economics (.5)
W Geography (1)
OR
W. History (1)
U.S. History (1)
Government (.5)
Economics (.5)
LOTE Language
Other Than
English
(Same
Language)
LOTE 1 (1)
LOTE 2 (1)
LOTE 1 (1)
LOTE 2 (1)
LOTE 1 (1)
LOTE 2 (1)
LOTE 1 (1)
LOTE 2 (1)
LOTE 1 (1)
LOTE 2 (1)
Fine Art
Fine Art (1)
Fine Art (1)
Fine Art (1)
Fine Art (1)
Fine Art (1)
PE (1)
BIM (1)
PE (1)
PE (1)
PE (1)
PE (1)
BIM (1)
BIM (1)
BIM (1)
BIM (1)
Electives (6)
Including
Coherent
Sequence of
Courses leading
to an Arts &
Humanities
Endorsement
Electives (6)
Including Coherent
Sequence of
Courses leading
to a
Business &
Industry
Endorsement
Electives (6)
Including
Coherent
Sequence of
Courses leading
to a
Multi-Disciplinary
Endorsement
Electives (6)
Including
Coherent
Sequence of
Courses leading
to a Public
Services
Endorsement
Electives (6)
Including Coherent
Sequence of
Courses leading to
a S.T.E.M.
Endorsement
Mathematics
Science
OR
Social Studies
PE
CTE
Electives
Total Credits
26 Credits
26 Credits
26 Credits
26 Credits
26 Credits
NOTE: The Harlandale ISD Foundation Graduation Plan with Endorsements and Distinguished Level of
Achievement are the only graduation plans available to 2015-2016 incoming freshman. Upon entering the 9th
grade, every Harlandale ISD student must select an Academic Endorsement course of study. Endorsements may
be changed during the course of the student's high school career and students may graduate with multiple
endorsements. See your high school guidance counselor for more information.
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Students Entering 9th Grade
2015-2016
4-YEAR PLANNING GUIDE
Other required courses are Communication Applications or Professional Communication, Fine Arts,
Technology, 2 Years of Language Other than English and 4 elective credits. The Distinguished
Program requires a third (3rd) year of Language Other than English plus 4 Advanced Measures
9TH GRADE
Required Subject
11TH GRADE
Course Requested
Credit
Required Subject
English 1
Algebra 1
Biology
W. Geography
PE (Sub)
Health* (.5)
Other
Other
Other
Other
Total Credits for the Year
10TH
Required Subject
Course Requested
Credit
English 3
Algebra 2
Physics
US History
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
7.0 Total Credits for the Year
12TH
GRADE
Course Requested
Credit
Required Subject
English 2
Geometry
Chemistry
W. History
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
7.0
GRADE
Course Requested
Credit
English 4
4th Math
4th Science
Government (.5)
Economics (.5)
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Total Credits for the Year
7.0 Total Credits for the Year
7.0
Grade Level Promotion
Students must receive the appropriate number of credits
to be promoted to the following grade levels:
Freshman 9th
Sophomore 10th
Junior
11th
Senior
12th
Grade 0 – 5
Grade 6 – 12
Grade 13 – 19
Grade
20 +
Credits
Credits
Credits
Credits
* Graduation requirements determined by Board Policy
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Graduation Requirements Checklist
Incoming 9th Grade
2015-2016
 FOUNDATION
GRADUATION PLAN
WITH ENDORSEMENTS
GRADUATION PLAN:
Graduation Requirements
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
English I
English II
English III
English IV or Advanced English
Mathematics
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Advanced Mathematics
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Advanced Science
Social Studies
World Geography
World History
U.S. History
U.S. Government
Economics (Free Enterprise)
Foreign Language
Level 1
Same Language - Level 2
Same Language - Level 3
Physical Education
Physical Education or Alternate
Physical Education or Alternate
Fine Arts
Technology Applications
Business Information Management or
TEA approved alternate (approval
pending)
Academic Electives
Total Credits Earned
Total Credits Needed

DISTINGUISHED
LEVEL OF
ACHIEVEMENT
26 CREDITS
CREDIT REQUIRED
26 CREDITS
CREDIT REQUIRED
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
.5
.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
.5
.5
1.0
1.0
0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
26
26
PERSONAL GRADUATION PLAN
CREDITS TAKEN
CREDITS NEEDED
STUDENTS MUST PASS ALL REQUIRED STAAR-EOC’S TO GRADUATE.
* Graduation requirements determined by Board
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2015-2016
HIGH SCHOOL
NEW FRESHMEN
COURSE SELECTIONS
For College and Career Readiness
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English Language Arts
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
English SOL 1
# 1011 (English for Speakers of Other Languages 1)
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – English 1
Prerequisite:
Home Language Survey; LPAC Recommendation
English for SOL 1 stresses the development of concepts and skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the English Language.
Class intended for recent immigrants.
ESL Reading 1
ESL Reading 2
# 1501
# 1502
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 –12 ESL Student
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Prerequisite:
Home Language Survey; LPAC recommendation
The main focus of this course is to engage students in the reading process in a classroom setting. Vocabulary and reading comprehension
strategies will be implemented to activate students’ prior knowledge and enhance reading levels.
Class intended for recent immigrants.
Reading 1
Reading 2
Reading 3
# 1526
# 1536
# 1586
Grade: 9-12
Grade: 10-12
Grade: 11-12
School(s):
Meets:
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Prerequisite:
None
The primary focus of the class will be developing life-long readers and learners. Students will utilize a combination of individualized
reading and writing activities, and reading comprehension strategies to build fluency and knowledge in literacy.
Reading 1 (Dyslexia)
Reading 2 (Dyslexia)
Reading 3 (Dyslexia)
# 1009
# 1109
# 1209
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Prerequisite:
Review
This course is offered to students receiving dyslexia services. Students will utilize a combination of individualized reading and writing
activities, and vocabulary and reading comprehension strategies to build fluency and knowledge in literacy.
Modified Reading 1
Modified Reading 2
Modified Reading 3
Modified Reading 4
# 1511
# 1512
# 1513
# 1514
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Prerequisite:
Placement by ARDC
Modified Reading 1-3 focuses on engaging the students in the reading process in a classroom setting. The strands covered are phonemic
awareness and phonics, word recognition and spelling, vocabulary and morphology, grammar and usage, listening and reading, and speaking
and writing.
English 1
Modified English 1
Alternate English 1
# 1136
# 1041 Prerequisite:
# 0911 Prerequisite:
Placement by ARDC
Placement by ARDC
ENG 03220105
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – English
Prerequisite:
None
This course stresses the study of language including composition, literature, and grammar usage. Composition includes the writing process,
refinement of skills, and practice with different approaches and styles. Literature begins with the study of genre and terms.
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English Language Arts
English 1 GT
# 1137
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – English
Prerequisite:
GT Approval
This advanced course stresses the study of language including composition, literature, and grammar usage. Composition includes the writing
process, refinement of skills, and practice with different approaches and styles. Outside reading required.
This course integrates Gifted and Talented strategies and activities. Weighted.
English 1 Pre AP
# 1138
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – English
Prerequisite:
Parent Approval
This advanced course stresses the study of language including composition, literature, and grammar usage. Composition includes the writing
process, refinement of skills, and practice with different approaches and styles. Outside reading required.
PreAP courses are based on a strong college curriculum. Students are expected to meet the rigorous academic demands and extra
work. Failure to meet these requirements will result in dismissal from the program. This course prepares students for future AP
courses. Weighted.
Professional Communications
Professional Communications Modified
Alternate Professional Communications
# 9597
# 9587
# 1600
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
CTE 13009900
CTE 13009900
CTE 13009900
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: .5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Communications Applications, Speech
This course will satisfy the Speech credit. Professional communications 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 communications. Students in this
course will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer
graphics, and conduct effective Internet research.
Creative Writing
# 1936
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Prerequisite:
None
This course introduces students to the scope of creative writing and to the production of a school literary magazine. This course emphasizes
the writing of short stories, poetry, and dramatic scripts. Students will enter several writing contests and will submit at least one piece of
writing for publication. At HHS this course will present the dynamics of screenwriting: character development; plot development, structure,
and dialogue. Students will learn to view the world around them and to further develop creative self discovery and the development of a
personal point of view as essential tools to giving expression to their own experiences, thoughts, and ideas.
Journalism
# 1766
ELA 03230100
School(s):
Harlandale
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Prerequisite:
None
Journalism is a ½ credit course which includes a brief study of the history of news media. It also includes fact gathering and development of
interviewing skills, writing news stories, sports, features, and editorials. Students will learn to determine news worthiness. They will study
and apply editing skills and journalistic style and technique of writing headlines and captions. Advertising, broadcast media, and yearbook
production and photography will also be covered.
Photo Journalism
# 1866
ELA 03230800
School(s):
Harlandale
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Prerequisite:
None
Photojournalism includes a brief history of photography and an intensive study of camera controls, parts, and operations. Students practice
camera techniques and darkroom procedures. Students will take, develop, and print photographs for use in school publications. Also
covered are elements of photo composition; the selection, cropping and scaling of news photos; and elements of photo design and lay-out.
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English Language Arts
Advanced Broadcast Journalism 1 # 1876
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
none
ELA 03231900
9 – 12
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Students will apply and use their journalistic skills to create a broadcast journalism product. Students will learn the laws, roles, and functions
of broadcast journalism. Students will produce, edit and perform the morning announcement broadcast.
Literary Genres
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 1956
Harlandale
Grade:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
None
9 – 12
Credit:
.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Students in Literary Genres analyze the fictional and poetic elements of literary texts, read to appreciate the writer's craft, and discover how
well written literary texts can serve as models for their own writing. Students respond to texts through such varied avenues as talk, print, and
electronic formats to connect their knowledge of the world with the text being read. For students whose first language is not English, the
students' native language serves as a foundation for English language acquisition and language learning.
AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination
AVID is an all-volunteer elective program. AVID courses should be taken sequentially regardless of student’s academic grade level.
AVID 1
AVID 2
AVID 3
AVID 4
# 1471 Application Process Required
# 1472
# 1473
# 1474
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Prerequisite:
Teacher Review, Student Application/Interview, Placement by AVID Site Team, Parent Approval
AVID is a 4-year elective program designed for students who are willing to take on the challenge of a rigorous high school curriculum and
who seek extra guidance for a successful transition to college. Many AVID students will be the first in their families to attend college while
others are seeking the camaraderie of other college-minded students in learning the skills necessary to be successful in high school and
college. The AVID curriculum includes writing, inquiry, collaboration and reading (WIC-R) strategies, tutoring in math, science, social
studies, and language arts, college field trips, and college and financial aid application processes.
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Mathematics
MATHEMATICS
Algebra 1
# 2516
Modified Algebra 1 # 2001
Alternate Algebra 1 # 0921
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
MATH 03100505
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade:
Graduation Requirement – Math
None
9 – 10
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
In this entry-level course students study the concept of function as a relationship between two quantities. Students learn to analyze functional
relationships through tables, graphs, equations and other representations. The skills required to solve and transform equations and simplify
expressions are acquired in the context of using functions to model and solve problems. Function families include linear, quadratic,
exponential and inverse variation. Inequalities and systems of linear equations are also presented. Problem solving, reasoning, justification,
communication and the appropriate use of technology are emphasized.
Algebra 1 GT
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 2517
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade:
Graduation Requirement – Math
GT Approval
9
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
In this entry-level course students study the concept of function as a relationship between two quantities. Students learn to analyze functional
relationships through tables, graphs, equations and other representations. The skills required to solve and transform equations and simplify
expressions are acquired in the context of using functions to model and solve problems. Function families include linear, quadratic,
exponential and inverse variation. Inequalities and systems of linear equations are also presented. Problem solving, reasoning, justification,
communication and the appropriate use of technology are emphasized. This course integrates Gifted and Talented strategies and activities.
Weighted.
Algebra 1 Pre AP
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 2518
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade:
Graduation Requirement – Math
Parent Approval
9
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
In this integrated entry-level course students study the concept of function as a relationship between two quantities. Students learn to analyze
functional relationships through tables, graphs, equations and other representations. The skills required to solve and transform equations and
simplify expressions are acquired in the context of using functions to model and solve problems. Function families include linear, quadratic,
exponential and inverse variation. Inequalities and systems of linear equations are also presented. Problem solving, reasoning, justification,
communication and the appropriate use of technology are emphasized.
This course prepares students for future Pre AP and AP courses (calculus and/or statistics). Weighted.
Geometry
# 2746
Modified Geometry # 2002
Alternate Geometry # 0922
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
MATH 03100705
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade:
Graduation Requirement – Math
Algebra 1
9 – 10
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Students continue their study of geometry ad measurement. Students investigate 2- and 3-dimensional geometric figures from three
viewpoints on the coordinate plane, through transformations, and as part of an axiomatic system. Students use inductive and deductive
thinking to construct and verify conjectures about figures and their attributes and properties. Problem solving, reasoning, justification,
communication, and the appropriate use of technology are emphasized.
Geometry GT
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 2747
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade:
Graduation Requirement – Math
Algebra 1, GT Approval
9 – 10
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Students continue their study of geometry ad measurement. Students investigate 2- and 3-dimensional geometric figures from three
viewpoints on the coordinate plane, through transformations, and as part of an axiomatic system. Students use inductive and deductive
thinking to construct and verify conjectures about figures and their attributes and properties. Problem solving, reasoning, justification,
communication, and the appropriate use of technology are emphasized. This course integrates Gifted and Talented strategies and activities.
Weighted.
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Mathematics
Geometry Pre AP
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 2748
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 10
Graduation Requirement – Math
Pre-AP Algebra 1 preferred, Parent Approval
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Students continue their study of geometry ad measurement. Students investigate 2- and 3-dimensional geometric figures from three
viewpoints on the coordinate plane, through transformations, and as part of an axiomatic system. Students use inductive and deductive
thinking to construct and verify conjectures about figures and their attributes and properties. Problem solving, reasoning, justification,
communication, and the appropriate use of technology are emphasized. PreAP courses are based on a strong college curriculum.
Students are expected to meet the rigorous academic demands and extra work. Failure to meet these requirements will result in
dismissal from the program. This course prepares students for future AP courses (calculus and/or statistics). Weighted.
Geometry in Construction # 2745
TO BE TAKEN WITH #9315 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION
School(s):
Harlandale*, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 10
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Math
Prerequisite:
Algebra 1
This course is designed for students interested in construction careers/management. Students will learn tool use, drawing interpretation,
problem solving, management, and safety. Focus will be on the core set of geometry facts and the use of coordinate geometry in the study of
area, perimeter, volume, transformations, congruence, and functions. Students will explore the interdependence between algebra and
geometry. Taught at HHS – transportation provided to and from the home campus to site.
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Science
SCIENCE
Biology
Modified Biology
Alternate Biology
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 3316
# 3312
# 0931
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade:
Graduation Requirement – Science
None
SCI 03010205
9 – 11
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
This course includes the study of the different groups of plants and animals on Earth according to their evolutionary relationships. Biological
principles are covered by studying representative organisms.
Biology GT
# 3317
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 11
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Science
Prerequisite:
GT Approval
This course includes the study of the different groups of plants and animals on Earth according to their evolutionary relationships. Biological
principles are covered by studying representative organisms. This course integrates Gifted and Talented strategies and activities. Weighted.
Biology Pre AP
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 3318
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade:
Graduation Requirement – Science
Parent Approval
9 – 11
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
This course includes the study of the different groups of plants and animals on Earth according to their evolutionary relationships. Biological
principles are covered by studying representative organisms. PreAP courses are based on a strong college curriculum. Students are
expected to meet the rigorous academic demands and extra work. Failure to meet these requirements will result in dismissal from the
program. This course prepares students for future Pre AP and AP courses. Weighted.
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Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES
World Geography # 4116
Modified World Geography # 4111
Alternate World Geography # 0941
03320105
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement-Social Studies
Prerequisite:
None
World Geography is a survey course covering both physical and human geography with emphasis on the five geographic themes.
World Geography GT
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 4117
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9
Graduation Requirement-Social Studies
None
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
World Geography is a survey course covering both physical and human geography with emphasis on the five geographic themes.
This course integrates Gifted and Talented strategies and activities. Weighted.
World Geography Pre AP
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 4118
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9
Graduation Requirement -Social Studies
Parent Approval
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
World Geography is a survey course covering both physical and human geography with emphasis on the five geographic themes.
PreAP courses are based on a strong college curriculum. Students are expected to meet the rigorous academic demands and extra
work. This course prepares students for future AP courses. Weighted.
Human Geography AP
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 4108
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9
Graduation Requirement -Social Studies
Parent Approval
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Human Geography AP is a systemic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use and alteration of the Earth’s
surface. Students will employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental
consequences. Students will also learn about methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.
PreAP courses are based on a strong college curriculum. Students are expected to meet the rigorous academic demands and extra
work. This course prepares students for future AP courses. Weighted.
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Other Languages
OTHER LANGUAGES
Spanish Credit for Middle School Students: Students enrolled in middle school Spanish classes will be granted
Spanish credit based on completion of courses, grades, and assessment results.
Spanish
Culture and Linguistic Spanish
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 5066
03440800
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Graduation Requirement –Other Languages
Placement by ARDC
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Cultural and linguistic Spanish introduces students to the study of other cultures. Students gain the knowledge to understand
the historical development, geographical aspects, cultural aspects, and/or linguistic aspects of selected regions or countries by
completing one or more of the knowledge and skills for cultural and linguistic topics.
Spanish 1
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 5016
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Graduation Requirement –Other Languages
None
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Spanish 1 is a beginner’s course in which the student learns to develop the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in
Spanish. Students will be able to communicate in Spanish on a novice-low to novice-mid level regarding everyday situations.
Spanish 2
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 5026
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Graduation Requirement –Other Languages
Spanish 1
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
This course is designed to increase a student’s ability to communicate in Spanish (both in speaking and writing) and to expand reading and
comprehension skills. Student will also become acquainted with Spanish literature, poetry, and short stories.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Alternate Culture 1
Alternate Culture 2
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 0961
# 0962
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Graduation Requirement –Other Languages
Placement by ARDC
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Alternate Culture 1 and 2 are designed to integrate the functional academics, domestic, recreation/leisure, community, and vocational
domain skills for independent living.
Spanish 3
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 5036
03440300
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Graduation Requirement –Other Languages
Spanish 1 and 2
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
This course is an extension of Spanish 1 and 2. Students will have the opportunity to acquire greater fluency in the Spanish language. The
course also explores the culture, but with increased attention to short plays and novels.
Spanish 3 PreAP
# 5038
School(s):
Semesters
Meets:
Prerequisite:
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Graduation requirement –Other Languages
Spanish 1, 2, Parent Approval
03440300
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2
This course is an upper level course, which gives students the opportunity to continue developing their listening skills while placing more
emphasis on reading, writing and speaking skills. PreAP courses are based on a strong college curriculum. Students are expected to
meet the rigorous academic demands and extra work. Failure to meet these requirements will result in dismissal from the program.
This course prepares students for future AP courses. Weighted.
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Other Languages
French
French 1
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 5216
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Graduation Requirement –Other Languages
None
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
French 1 is a beginner’s course in which the student learns to develop the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in
French. Students will be able to communicate in French on a simple level regarding everyday situations and also learn about French and
francophone customs and culture.
French 2
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 5226
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Graduation Requirement –Other Languages
French 1
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
This course is designed to increase a student’s ability to communicate in French (both in speaking and writing) and to expand reading and
listening comprehension skills. Students continue to expand their study of French and francophone countries.
American Sign Language
American Sign Language 1
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite:
# 5116
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Graduation Requirement –Other Languages
None
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
This regular education course will introduce students to American Sign Language. Students will gain an understanding of and will produce
learned signs for words, short phrases, and sentences. The course includes transcription of American Sign Language, engagement in a
variety of signed exchanges of learned materials, and their application. In this course students will be expected to use American Sign
Language, including applicable grammar, culture, and communication strategies.
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Physical Education
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Health
District Policy requires .05 credit of high school health for graduation.
Health Education # 8616
Modified Health # 8016
Alternate Health # 0980
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
9APLHLTH
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 10
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Health
Prerequisite:
None
This course is designed to expose students to information that focuses attention on good physical and mental health plus emphasis on healthy
life styles. This course focuses on the student’s understanding of the relationship between personal health and life styles. Discussions on
conflict resolution, violence prevention, stress management and how to succeed in life will also be emphasized.
Physical Education
Two semesters of Physical Education (or designated P.E. substitution) is required for high school graduation.
Foundation of Personal Fitness # 8046 – 1st semester taken
Foundation of Personal Fitness # 8045 – 2nd semester taken
PES00052
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – PE
Prerequisite:
None
This course will prepare students to understand, plan, and practice physical fitness for a lifetime. Students will analyze the components of
fitness; understand its relationship to stress, good nutrition, health problems, consumer issues, safety, and application to training physiology.
The content of this class includes both classroom and practical application.
Aerobic Activities
Aerobic Activities
# 8066 – 1st semester taken
# 8067 – 2nd semester taken
PES00054
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – PE
Prerequisite:
None
This course exposes students to a variety of activities, which promote health related fitness. A major expectation of this course is for the
student to design a personal fitness program that uses aerobic activities as a foundation.
Individual Sports
Individual Sports
# 8056 – 1st semester taken
# 8057 – 2nd semester taken
PES00055
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – PE
Prerequisite:
None
Students in Individual Sports are expected to participate in a wide variety of individual sports that can be pursued for a lifetime. The major
objectives are the continued development of health related fitness, and the selection of individual sport activities that are enjoyable.
3
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Physical Education
Team Sports
Team Sports
# 8076 - 1st semester taken
# 8077 - 2nd semester taken
PES00055
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – PE
Prerequisite:
None
Students enrolled in Team Sports are expected to develop health related fitness and an appreciation for teamwork and fair play. This course
concentrates on the concept of incorporating physical activity into a lifestyle beyond high school.
Recreation/Leisure 1
Recreation/Leisure 2
Recreation/Leisure 3
Recreation/Leisure 4
# 0981
# 0982
# 0983
# 0984
PES00055
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement –PE or Elective
Prerequisite:
Placement by ARDC
Recreation/Leisure 1-4 are designed to integrate the functional academics, domestic, recreation/leisure, community, and vocational domain
skills for independent living.
Physical Education Substitutes
Cheerleading PE
Cheerleading PE
Cheerleading EL
Cheerleading EL
# 8416 - A
# 8426 – B
# 8415 - A/NC
# 8428 - B/NC
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Sponsor Review
Sponsor Review
Sponsor Review
Sponsor Review
Meets:
Meets:
Meets:
Meets:
PE Substitution
PE Substitution
Local Elective
Local Elective
Drill Team - PES00013
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Meets:
PE Substitution
Students in Cheerleading/Dance Team/Pep Squad/Drill Team provide the core of the school’s athletic spirit organization. In addition to class
practice, students are required to participate in extra-curricular group activities. Students may earn a maximum of two credits toward
graduation. Credit is dependent on 100 minutes weekly of moderate to rigorous activity.
Pep Squad PE
Pep Squad PE
Pep Squad EL
Pep Squad EL
# 8436 - A
# 8446 - B
# 8437 – A/NC
# 8447 – B/NC
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Sponsor Review
Sponsor Review
Sponsor Review
Sponsor Review
Meets:
Meets:
Meets:
Meets:
PE Substitution
PE Substitution
Local Elective
Local Elective
Drill Team - PES00013
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Students in Cheerleading/Dance Team/Pep Squad/Drill Team provide the core of the school’s athletic spirit organization. In addition to class
practice, students are required to participate in extra-curricular group activities. Students may earn a maximum of two credits toward
graduation.
Dance Team PE
Dance Team PE
Dance Team EL
Dance Team EL
School(s):
# 8456 - A
# 8457 – B
# 8458 – A/NC
# 8459 – B/NC
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Harlandale, McCollum
Sponsor Review
Sponsor Review
Sponsor Review
Sponsor Review
Meets:
Meets:
Meets:
Meets:
PE Substitution
PE Substitution
Local Elective
Local Elective
Drill Team - PES00013
9 – 12
Credit:
0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Grade:
Students in Cheerleading/Dance Team/Pep Squad/Drill Team provide the core of the school’s athletic spirit organization. In addition to class
practice, students are required to participate in extra-curricular group activities. Students may earn a maximum of four credits toward
graduation. Credit is dependent on 100 minutes weekly of moderate to rigorous activity.
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Physical Education
Dance 1
Dance 2
Dance 3
Dance 4
# 8430 - Spring
# 8431 - Spring
# 8432 - Spring
# 8433 - Spring
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Sponsor Review
Sponsor Review
Sponsor Review
Sponsor Review
Meets:
Meets:
Meets:
Meets:
Fine Arts Requirement
Fine Arts Requirement
Fine Arts Elective
Fine Arts Elective
School(s):
Harlandale
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
These courses are open only to students who take cheerleading, pep squad, or dance team in the fall. Students will learn introductory to
difficult dance technique depending on class level. Students will also learn about dance history terminology, performance, and choreography
in ballet, jazz, hip hop modern dance and social dance. An end of the year dance performance is possible at the HISD district wide spring
show. Physical participation is required in the class.
Baseball 1
Baseball 2
Baseball 3
Baseball 4
# 8186 - Fall
# 8188 - Fall
# 8191 - Fall
# 8193 - Fall
# 8187 - Spring
# 8189 - Spring
# 8192 - Spring
# 8194 - Spring
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Athletic 1 Substitute
Athletic 2 Substitute
Athletic 3 Substitute
Athletic 4 Substitute
PES00000
PES00001
PES00002
PES00003
School(s):Harlandale, McCollum Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 0.5 Timeline: 1 Semester
Meets: Graduation Requirement -PE
Prerequisite:Coach Review
Students enrolled in this course are expected to try out for the Junior Varsity or Varsity Baseball teams. During the off-season, student
athletes primarily participate in strength and conditioning activities, which include weight lifting, running and technique development with an
emphasis on baseball fundamentals.
Boys Track 1
Boys Track 2
Boys Track 3
Boys Track 4
# 8164 - Fall
# 8166 - Fall
# 8173 - Fall
# 8175 - Fall
School(s):Harlandale, McCollum
# 8165 - Spring
# 8167 - Spring
# 8174 - Spring
# 8176 - Spring
Grade: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Athletic 1 Substitute
PES00000
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Athletic 2 Substitute
PES00001
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Athletic 3 Substitute
PES00002
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Athletic 4 Substitute PES00003
Credit: 0.5 Timeline: 1 Semester
Meets: Graduation Requirement -PE
Students in track receive training in preparation for spring track and field competition. During the off-season, students participate in strength
and conditioning activities, which include weight lifting, running and technique development.
Boys Soccer 1
Boys Soccer 2
Boys Soccer 3
Boys Soccer 4
# 8177 - Fall
# 8179 - Fall
# 8181 - Fall
# 8183 - Fall
School(s):Harlandale, McCollum
# 8178 - Spring
# 8180 - Spring
# 8182 - Spring
# 8184 - Spring
Grade: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Athletic 1 Substitute
Athletic 2 Substitute
Athletic 3 Substitute
Athletic 4 Substitute
PES00000
PES00001
PES00002
PES00003
Meets: Graduation Requirement -PE
Students learn the rules of soccer and develop skills needed for the sport. The varsity team will participate in UIL competition.
Volleyball 1
Volleyball 2
Volleyball 3
Volleyball 4
# 8206 - Fall
# 8208 - Fall
# 8210 - Fall
# 8212 - Fall
School(s):Harlandale, McCollum
# 8207 - Spring
# 8209 - Spring
# 8211 - Spring
# 8213 - Spring
Grade: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Athletic 1 Substitute
Athletic 2 Substitute
Athletic 3 Substitute
Athletic 4 Substitute
PES00000
PES00001
PES00002
PES00003
Meets: Graduation Requirement –PE
During the fall term, players participate as members of the junior varsity and varsity teams in tournaments and UIL competition. Activities
during the off-season include weight lifting, running and technique development. (Seniors register for Fall only.)
Girls Basketball 1
Girls Basketball 2
Girls Basketball 3
Girls Basketball 4
# 8226 - Fall
# 8228 - Fall
# 8230 - Fall
# 8232 - Fall
School(s):Harlandale, McCollum
# 8227 - Spring
# 8229 - Spring
# 8231 - Spring
# 8233 - Spring
Grade: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Athletic 1 Substitute
Athletic 2 Substitute
Athletic 3 Substitute
Athletic 4 Substitute
PES00000
PES00001
PES00002
PES00003
Meets: Graduation Requirement -PE
This course prepares students for UIL competitive basketball. Participants work to develop skills in the sport. The competitive season begins
in October and lasts until March. Off-season activities center on strength and conditioning, coupled with development of techniques.
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Physical Education
Girls Softball 1
Girls Softball 2
Girls Softball 3
Girls Softball 4
# 8306 - Fall
# 8308 - Fall
# 8310 - Fall
# 8312 - Fall
# 8307 - Spring
# 8309 - Spring
# 8311 - Spring
# 8313 - Spring
Grade: 9 – 12
School(s):Harlandale, McCollum
Prerequisite:Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Athletic 1 Substitute
Athletic 2 Substitute
Athletic 3 Substitute
Athletic 4 Substitute
PES00000
PES00001
PES00002
PES00003
Meets: Graduation Requirement -PE
udents in softball receive training in preparation for spring softball. During the off season, students participate in strength and
conditioning activities which include weight lifting, running and technique development in softball.
Girls Track 1
Girls Track 2
Girls Track 3
Girls Track 4
# 8326 - Fall
# 8328 - Fall
# 8330 - Fall
# 8332 - Fall
# 8327 - Spring
# 8329 - Spring
# 8331 - Spring
# 8333 - Spring
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Athletic 1 Substitute
Athletic 2 Substitute
Athletic 3 Substitute
Athletic 4 Substitute
PES00000
PES00001
PES00002
PES00003
School(s):Harlandale, McCollum Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 0.5 Timeline: 1 Semester
Meets: Graduation Requirement -PE
This course develops students for competitive running, jumping, hurdling, and throwing. The off-season track program includes jogging,
form running, and weight program. During spring, the weight program is continued with extensive training for track season.
Girls Soccer 1
Girls Soccer 2
Girls Soccer 3
Girls Soccer 4
# 8346 - Fall
# 8348 - Fall
# 8350 - Fall
# 8352 – Fall
# 8347 - Spring
# 8349 - Spring
# 8351 - Spring
# 8353 – Spring
Grade: 9 – 12
School(s):Harlandale, McCollum
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Timeline: 1 Semester
Athletic 1 Substitute
Athletic 2 Substitute
Athletic 3 Substitute
Athletic 4 Substitute
PES00000
PES00001
PES00002
PES00003
Meets: Graduation Requirement -PE
Students learn the rules of soccer and develop skills needed for the sport. The varsity team will participate in UIL competition.
Cross Country 1
# 8386 - Fall # 8387 - Spring
Cross Country 2 # 8388 – Fall
#8389 - Spring
Cross Country 3 # 8393 - Fall
# 8394 - Spring
Cross Country 4 # 8395 - Fall
# 8396 - Spring
Grade: 9 – 12
School(s):Harlandale, McCollum
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Athletic 1 Substitute
Athletic 2 Substitute
Athletic 3 Substitute
Athletic 4 Substitute
PES00000
PES00001
PES00002
PES00003
Meets: Graduation Requirement -PE
Students receive extensive training in cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Work is concentrated on the development of long distance
running along with a weight program. Cross Country meets are held on Saturdays and all students are expected to attend these meets.
Tennis 1
Tennis 2
Tennis 3
Tennis 4
# 8366 - Fall
# 8368 - Fall
# 8370 - Fall
# 8372 - Fall
School(s):Harlandale, McCollum
# 8367 - Spring
# 8369 - Spring
# 8371 - Spring
# 8373 - Spring
Grade: 9 – 12
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Credit: 0.5
Coach Review
Coach Review
Coach Review
Coach Review
Timeline: 1 Semester
Athletic 1 Substitute
Athletic 2 Substitute
Athletic 3 Substitute
Athletic 4 Substitute
PES00000
PES00001
PES00002
PES00003
Meets: Graduation Requirement -PE
Students will receive beginning and intermediate instruction on strokes, grips, rules for singles, and doubles strategy. The course is designed
for junior varsity and varsity competition.
Golf (Coed)
#N/A
School(s):Harlandale, McCollum
Prerequisite: Coach Review
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
MEETS AFTER SCHOOL
Meets: Graduation Requirement -PE
Students will receive beginning and intermediate instruction on the grip, stance, and swing as well as the rules of golf. Students will
participate in competitive play representing their school.
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JROTC
JROTC EDUCATION
JROTC 1
# 8516
Prerequisite: None
Athletic 1 Substitute
PES00004
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – PE
This is a course in which cadets are taught a variety of subjects with emphasis on practical application. Core subjects include fundamentals
of leadership, drill and ceremonies, Army customs and courtesies, personal appearance and standards of conduct, first aid, physical fitness,
citizenship and military history. Students will participate in community service projects.
JROTC 2
# 8526
Prerequisite: JROTC 1
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 10 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement - Elective
This course builds on and reinforces the knowledge and skills learned in JROTC 1. Cadets in JROTC 2 will receive increased instruction in
basic leadership skills, oral communications, drill and ceremonies, physical fitness and training and basic map reading. Selected cadets will
fill basic leadership positions in the organization.
JROTC 3
# 8536
Prerequisite: JROTC 2
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 11 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
This course introduces cadets to leadership duties and responsibilities of a military command and staff group. Cadets will also learn basic
management skills in relation to individual staff functions. Selected cadets will fill basic staff positions or serve in intermediate leadership
positions within the organization.
JROTC 4
# 8546
Prerequisite: JROTC 3
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
The primary emphasis for this course is advanced leadership study and/or application as senior leaders in the organization. Cadets will be
assigned to primary duties as commanders and staff officers will assist instructors in the day to day operation of the organization.
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Fine Arts
FINE ARTS
Art
Art 1
# 7116 Prerequisite: None
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Fine Arts
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Art I introduces students to the basic strands necessary to produce artwork and allows students to analyze artistic styles and historical periods,
developing a respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students can express their thoughts and ideas creatively through
production of their artwork.
Alternate Fine Arts 1 # 0972
Alternate Fine Arts 2 # 0973
Meets: Graduation Requirement – Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
This course is designed to integrate the functional academics, domestic, recreation/leisure, community, and vocational domain skills for
independent living.
Band
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
# 7516
# 7526
# 7536
# 7546
Fall Marching Band # 7520 PE Sub. Credit .5
Fall Marching Band # 7521 PE Sub. Credit .5
PES000000
PES000000
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective-Fine Arts; up to 1 credit Physical Education
Band students develop their instrument playing techniques and learn basic music theory and critical listening skills. Students participate in
various marching events, including halftime football game performances. Band students are required to participate in the daily class and in
various after school and evening activities as assigned. Opportunities to travel to football games, community concerts, and other field trips
are provided. PE Substitution requires 100 minutes of moderate to rigorous physical activity weekly.
Jazz Band 1
Jazz Band 2
Jazz Band 3
Jazz Band 4
# 7716
# 7726
# 7736
# 7746
Meets: Grad. Requirement - Fine Art
Meets: Grad. Requirement - Elective
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Students develop concepts of music improvisation with emphasis on jazz performance. This group performs at various jazz festivals and
community activities. Students study jazz styles and rhythm, learn to read jazz music literature, and are introduced to the basics of composing
and arranging principles as they apply to the music selected for performance.
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Fine Arts
Choir
Music Choir 1
Music Choir 2
Music Choir 3
Music Choir 4
# 7316
# 7326
# 7336
# 7346
Meets: Grad. Requirement - Fine Arts/Elective
Meets: Grad. Requirement - Elective Music
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Concert choir is a mixed choir composed of the most advanced musicians and gives the students the opportunity to further develop
skills in vocal production, music reading, and ensemble participation. Curriculum will include secular music such as folk songs,
current hits, vocal jazz, and sacred music of al periods of music history. Students will perform in many public performances and
other musical activities throughout the year.
Vocal Ensemble 1
Vocal Ensemble 2
Vocal Ensemble 3
Vocal Ensemble 4
# 7350 Meets: Grad. Requirement - Fine Arts/Elective
# 7351 Meets: Grad. Requirement - Elective
# 7352
# 7353
Meets: Grad. Requirement - Elective
School(s): Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Vocal ensembles meet the needs of students with a special interest in singing and performing choral literature other than that studied
in the parent choral group. Size and composition of each group are designed to meet requirements of the music studied. Music will
range from solos to any combination or two or more voices. Ensembles will consist of madrigals, vocal jazz, and other contemporary
voice mixtures.
Music
Applied Music 1
# 7816
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Fine Arts
This course provides beginning students the opportunity to study music via a chosen instrument or voice in a one-to-one setting.
Students can study and memorize solo selections from more than one musical style and historical period. Participants are provided
with an opportunity to perform the skills acquired by the end of each term to a group of musicians. A beginner, intermediate, or
advanced student can take this class.
Music History
# 7806
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Fine Arts
Students examine musical works from the major historical periods of music. This course offers intensive study in musical
characteristics that relate to the composers’ styles, historical periods, ethnic background and musical form. The relationship of music
to history is a primary focus of this course.
Music Theory
# 7820
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Fine Arts
Music Theory is a basic course of study in music styles and history. Emphasis will be on scales, chords, keys, modes, meter, and
rhythm through sight singing and keyboard experience, written theory (notation) and composition.
School(s):
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Fine Arts
Dance
Dance 1
Dance 2
Dance 3
Dance 4
School(s):
# 8441
# 8442
# 8443
# 8444
Harlandale
Meets:
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
Meets: Grad. Requirement - Fine Arts/Elective
Meets: Grad. Requirement - Fine Arts/Elective
Meets: Grad. Requirement - Fine Arts/Elective
Meets: Grad. Requirement - Fine Arts/Elective
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit:
Graduation Requirement – Fine Arts/Elective
1.0
03830100
03830200
03830300
03830400
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Dance is divided into five basic strands: Foundations: Perception, Creative Expression: Artistic Process, Creative Expression:
Performance, Historical and Cultural heritage, Relevance, and Critical Evaluation and Response. Dance students will develop self –
discipline, perceptual thinking and movement abilities, technical skills, and gain a better understanding of choreographic and
performance qualities. Students will recognize dance as a vehicle for understanding historical and cultural relevance, heritage and
traditions, develops critical and creative thinking, and artistic and creative processes.
Theatre
Theatre Arts 1
Theatre Arts 2
Theatre Arts 3
Theatre Arts 4
# 7 212
# 7222
# 7232
# 7242
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Previous Theatre Arts Course
Prerequisite: Previous Theatre Arts Course
Prerequisite: Previous Theatre Arts Course
Meets: Graduation Requirement – Fine Arts
Meets: Graduation Requirement – Elective
Meets: Graduation Requirement – Elective
Meets: Graduation Requirement – Elective
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
This is a theatre arts course with a focus/emphasis on the acting component. Students will study the principles and practices
regarding the analysis and performance of various characters with an emphasis on the use of body and voice in creating
characterizations.
Theatre Arts 1: Acting for the Screen #7201
Prerequisite: Admittance to the Film Program
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 11
Credit: 1 .0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Fine Arts
Students will apply the tools and vocabulary developed in the Introduction to Media Technology course to film acting. The physical
freedom and limitations of the script, methods for processing the director’s ideas, and off camera rehearsal are examined. Students
will view and critique rough cuts and final footage. *This course is taught at Harlandale High School. Transportation will be
provided to and from Harlandale for McCollum High School students.
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Careers &
Technology Applications
Introduction to Careers
Alternate Skills 1
Alternate Skills 2
Alternate Skills 3
Alternate Skills 4
# 0991
# 0992
# 0993
# 0994
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Alternate Skills 1-4 are designed to integrate the functional academics, domestic, recreation/leisure, community, and vocational
domain skills for independent living.
Career Preparation
Level 1 # 9010 3 Credits
Level 1 # 9014 4 Credits
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
Level 3 # 9030 3 Credits
Level 3 # 9034 4 Credits
Level 5 # 9056 6 Credits
Level 6 #9066 6 Credits
Level 2 # 9020 3 Credits
Level 2 # 9024 4 Credits
Level 4 # 9040 3 Credits
Level 4 #9044 4 Credits
Level 7 #9076 6 Credits
Level 8 #9086 6 Credits
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: Per ARD
Credit: 3.0, 4.0, 6.0
Timeline: Per ARD
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Career Preparation provides students with essential knowledge and skills for managing the challenges of living and working in a
diverse, global society. Individuals utilize these skills to enhance opportunities for future competitive employment.
3
Occupational Preparation
# 9000
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: Per ARD
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Classroom based instruction focuses on filling out applications, interviewing skills, job safety, employee-employer relations, along
with skills necessary to be a successful employee.
Vocational Experience
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
Level 1
# 9011
# 9012
# 9013
# 9114
# 9017
Level 2
1 Credit
2 Credits
3 Credits
4 Credits
7 Credits
School(s):
Meets:
# 9021
# 9022
# 9023
# 9124
# 9027
Level 3
1 Credit
2 Credits
3 Credits
4 Credits
7 Credits
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
# 9031
# 9032
# 9033
# 9134
# 9037
Per ARD
Level 4
1 Credit
2 Credits
3 Credits
4 Credits
7 Credits
Credit:
# 9041
# 9042
# 9043
# 9144
# 9047
1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 7.0
1 Credit
2 Credits
3 Credits
4 Credits
7 Credits
Timeline: Per ARD
Classroom based instruction focuses on developing personal management skills related to obtaining and maintaining competitive
employment, independent living, personal money management, and transitioning from school to work. School staff monitors
worksite performance.
Technology Applications
Alternate Technology # 0995
School(s):
Meets:
Prerequisite: Placement by ARDC
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Graduation Requirement – Technology Applications
Credit:
1.0
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Timeline: 2 Semesters
This course is designed to integrate the functional academics, domestic, recreation/leisure, community, and vocational domain skills
for independent living.
INTRODUCTION TO CTE
CAREER & TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
Career Pathways - As part of the requirements of the Career and Technical Program, eighth (8th)
grade students select a career preference in the form of a Career Pathway. In 10th grade students
are advised of the available coherent sequence of courses in their chosen Career Pathway, and at
this time students can amend their selection of career area. A coherent sequence must include 2 or
more courses in the same career area worth 2 or more credits each. The Career Pathways available
to students in HISD are:
Architecture and Construction
Arts, Audio-Video Technology and Communications
Business
Education and Training
Finance
Health Science
Hospitality and Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety and Security
Manufacturing
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – STEM
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Dual Credit - Dual Credit is an agreement between a school district and a college in which students
receive both high school credit and college hours for successful completion of a particular course.
The course may be taught in either the high school or college setting. Colleges other than the one
with whom the agreement was signed may accept the course hours. Students must be classified as
11th or 12th graders and meet minimum college standards regarding alternate college placement test
to participate in the Dual Credit program.
Tech Prep - The Tech Prep agreement allows 11th and 12th grade students who have mastered
specified skills in high school Tech Prep courses to receive college hours. Program articulation
allows students to make a smooth transition from high school to college. In order to receive college
hours through this program, students must enroll in the same college course of study as those Tech
Prep classes taken in high school. Non Dual Credit Courses: *Tech Prep Coherent sequence
information is available through your high school Career and Technology counselor. High School
credit can be” redeemed” for college credit at the college with whom the district agreement once
the student successfully completes a set number of courses at the college in the same field of tech
prep credit. Dual Credit Courses: *Each college term grade of 80 or above = 1 Advanced
Measure.
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Harlandale Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, national origin and takes
steps to assure that the lack of English language skill will not be a barrier in its education programs, services, activities or
employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI.
CTE - Career & Technical
Agriculture Science and Technology
Agriculture Science & Technology
Principles of Oil and Gas Production
CTE N1300253
# 9307
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: None
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Principles of Oil and Gas Production will introduce students to the oil and gas professions, including the distinction between the
different career opportunities and the required certification and degree for each. Students will study the history current and
future significance of the petroleum industry, and the applications of associated tools, equipment, technologies, and governing
authorities.
CTE - Career & Technical
Architecture & Construction
Architecture and Construction
Principles of Architecture & Construction with Geometry # 9315
CTE 13004200
Prerequisite: None
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-11
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
An overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design , construction science, and construction technology. Students will
learn about the basics of construction through building of wood projects. Students will earn Career Safe (OSHA) certification and
learn about careers in the construction and engineering management industry.
This course is taught at Harlandale High School. Transportation will be provided to and from Harlandale for McCollum High
School students.
Career & Technical
Arts, Audio-Video
Technology & Communications
Arts, Audio-Video Technology & Communications
THE FILM SCHOOL AT
HARLANDALE HIGH School*
*All Film School classes are taught at Harlandale High School.
Transportation will be provided for McCollum students to and from the Harlandale H.S. campus.
Film School Elective Sequence
9386
9591
9592
9593
9388
9595
Principles of Arts, Audio-Visual, Technology & Communications
Audio Video Production
Advanced Audio Video Production
Practicum in Audio Video Production
Animation
Advanced Animation
Fine Arts Elective Sequence
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School
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7202 Theatre Arts 2: Acting
Career & Technical
Arts, Audio-Video
Technology & Communications
Principles of Arts, Audio-Visual, Technology and Communications # 9386
CTE 13008200
Prerequisite: None
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters/1Period
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
This course is a required prerequisite for ALL other CTE Animation and Audio-Video courses and introduces the fundamental
principals and careers in the field.
Professional Communications
# 9597
CTE 13009900
Prerequisite: None
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: .5
Timeline: 1 Semester/1 period
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Communications Applications, Speech
This course will satisfy the Speech credit. Professional communications 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
communications. Students in this course will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply
software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct effective Internet research.
Printing & Imaging Technology # 9335
CTE 13009600
Prerequisite: None
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9– 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters/ 1 period
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
This course is designed to provide a broad basic understanding of career opportunities and training requirements in the graphic arts
industry. If you enjoy graphic design, working with Imaging technology, and creating your own publications, brochures, using the
Internet to create presentation documents, than this is the course for you. In this course you will also learn about the opportunities to
earn certification in various print industry areas, including digital file preparation, digital file input, bindery, and press operations,
once you reach the advanced level courses in this area. At the intermediate level, you will apply these skills in the classroom, and in
the district's state of the art print shop. Course taught at MHS. Transportation provided to and from home campus to site.
Digital and Interactive Media
# 9555
CTE 13027800
Prerequisite: None
School(s):
McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters/1 period
Meets:
Graduation Requirement – Elective
Prerequisite:
None
The course includes planning and developing a theme for a school yearbook. It provides practice and application in writing captions
and copy to produce the yearbook. Students learn to edit and proof yearbook material. Students also plan advertising, sales, and
distribution campaigns. Students use computers to produce copy and keep records. This course is part of the Information Technology
Cluster.
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Career & Technical
Business
Business
The School for Leadership and Public Service
The Harlandale ISD School for Leadership & Public Service is a magnet school
located on the campus of McCollum High School with a commitment to:
o Prepare a community of learners who can communicate effectively, work
collaboratively,
and solve problems effectively and efficiently
o Provide a rigorous and challenging curriculum that meets the individual needs of
all learners
o Empower learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective
members of their community, community college or university, and workforce
Please contact the McCollum High School Counseling office at 989-1542
for more information and admission procedures.
Teen Leadership
# 4930
Prerequisite: None
School(s):
Meets:
McCollum
Grade: 9– 10
Graduation requirement – Elective
Credit:
0.5
Timeline: 1 Semester
Teen Leadership is a course in which students develop professional, business, and leadership skills along with a healthy self concept
of personal responsibility. Other skills addressed are in the area of public speaking, and communication. Students will develop an
understanding of emotional intelligence and the skills it measures which includes self-awareness, self-control, self-motivation, and
social skills. The concepts of decision-making, problem solving, citizenship, and goal setting are also addressed in this course.
MAXIMUM: 1 CREDIT
Business Information Management I
# 9656
CTE 13011400
Prerequisite: None
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9 – 12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters/1 period
Meets:
Graduation Requirement –Technology Applications
This course provides advanced technology skills required by the business environment. Emphasis will be on Microsoft Office Systems
(MOS) in which students can earn certification in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access. Students may earn 3 hrs of dual credit each
semester with a course grade average of 80 or above.
Career & Technical
Health Science
Health Science
Principles of Health Science Technology
Prerequisite:
School(s):
Meets:
#9817
CTE 13020200
Recommended: Biology and Chemistry
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade:
Graduation Requirement, elective
9-12
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters/ 1 Period
This course is designed to teach students components of medical science including exploration of career opportunities in diagnostic,
therapuetic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnolgoy careers. Students are expected to learn about the history of
medicine, health care delivery systems, characteristics and qualitities of health care professionals, communication skills, ethical and
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legal responsibilities of health care workers. Students will be introduced to various health careers, guest speakers, field trips,
presentations on health care professionals’ careers and health care paraprofessional careers of high demand in the medical field. This
course meets the requirements to take the Medical Careers-Hospital Rotation and or Certified Nurse Assistant, and Pharmacy
Career & Technical
Human Services
Human Services
* Child Development * Personal Family Development
* Nutrition and Food Science * Principles of Human Service
Child Development
Prerequisite:
# 9256
CTE 13024700
None
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Credit: .5
Timeline: 1 Semester/ 1 Period
Meets:
Graduation Requirement, elective
This course is a recommended pre-requisite for the Practicum in Education & Training course (formerly Ready, Set, Teach 1). Study
of the child from before conception to school-age. Hands on projects and research based activities are included in this lively fastpaced elective.
Principles of Human Services
Prerequisite:
# 9226
CTE 13024200
None
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Credit:
1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters/ 1Period
Meets:
Graduation Requirement: Elective
Students will explore careers in the human services fields, including counseling and mental health, early chilhood development,
family, community and personal care services. Students will demonstrate skills for success in high-skill, high-wage jobs, learn about
finances and how to budget effectively.
Parenting Education for School Age Parents I (PESAP I) # 9201 Fall
CTE N1302536
Prerequisite: None
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Credit: .5
Timeline: 1 Semesters/ 1 Period
Meets:
Graduation Requirement: Elective
This course offers special assistance and skills development for both male and female students who are parents, or soon to be parents.
The class provides critical information to parents on how to deal with pre-natal care, child development, infant care and parenting
skills. Information on critical services available to help with child care needs is provided as part of this class as well.
Parenting Education for School Age Parents I (PESAP I)
Prerequisite:
# 9203 Spring
CTE N1302536
None
School(s):
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Credit: .5
Timeline: 1 Semesters/ 1 Period
Meets:
Graduation Requirement: Elective
Prerequisite:
None
This course offers special assistance and skills development for both male and female students who are parents, or soon to be parents.
The class provides critical information to parents on how to deal with pre-natal care, child development, infant care and parenting
skills. Information on critical services available to help with child care needs is provided as part of this class as well.
Parenting Education for School Age Parents II (PESAP II)
Prerequisite:
# 9202
CTE N1302537
None
School(s): Harlandale, McCollum
Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Timeline: 2 Semesters/ 1 Period
Meets:
Graduation Requirement: Elective
Prerequisite:
None
This course offers special assistance and skills development for both male and female students who are parents, or soon to be parents.
The class provides critical information to parents on how to deal with pre-natal care, child development, infant care and parenting
skills. Information on critical services available to help with child care needs is provided as part of this class as well.
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
Prerequisite:
School(s):
Meets:
# 9286
CTE 130124500
None
Harlandale, McCollum
Grade:
Graduation Requirement: Elective
9-12
Credit:
.5
Timeline: 1 Semester / 1 Period
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This is a technical lab course that emphasizes the basics of nutrition and its relation to good health. Students study scientific aspects
of food preparation and preservation. Students will conduct experiments on food ingredients and evaluate outcomes. *This course is
recommended for students who will enroll in Culinary Arts I, II.
Pathways leading to Foundation Graduation with Endorsements.
For personalized 4 and 6 year career pathway models,
Go to www.achievetexas.org and click on Implementation Guide.
Achieve Texas is a new state initiative that allows all students to achieve success by preparing them for secondary and
postsecondary opportunities, career preparation and advancement, meaningful work, and active citizenship. It centers on
establishing career pathway systems within 16 clusters. It is based on the belief that the curricula of the 21st century should
combine rigorous academics with relevant career education. Harlandale ISD provides courses that follow a coherent
sequence in some of the pathways except those pathways in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster.
As part of the requirements of the Career and Technology Program, eighth (8 th) grade students select a career preference in
the form of a Career Pathway. In grades 9-11 students are advised of the available coherent sequence of courses in their
chosen Career Pathway, and at this time students can amend their selection of career area. A coherent sequence should
include 2 or more courses in the same career area for 3 or more credits.
The Sixteen Career
Clusters
Cluster Description
The production, processing, marketing,
distribution, financing, and development of
agricultural commodities and resources
including food, fiber, wood products,
natural resources, horticulture, and other
plant and animal products/resources.
Careers in designing, planning, managing,
building, and maintaining the built
environment.
Designing,
producing,
exhibiting,
performing,
writing,
and
publishing
multimedia content including visual and
performing arts and design, journalism,
and entertainment services.
Pathways
There are seven pathways in this
cluster:
- Agribusiness Systems
- Animal Systems
- Environmental Service Systems
- Food Products and Processing
Systems
- Plant Systems
- Power, Structural, and Technical
Systems
- Natural Resources Systems
There are three pathways in this
cluster:
- Construction
- Design/Pre-Construction
- Maintenance/Operations
There are six pathways in this
cluster:
- Audio and Video Technology and
Film
- Journalism and Broadcasting
- Performing Arts
- Printing Technology
- Telecommunications
- Visual Arts
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Business Management and Administration
careers encompass planning, organizing,
directing
and
evaluating
business
functions essential to efficient and
productive business operations. Business
Management and Administration career
opportunities are available in every sector
of the economy.
There are six pathways in this
cluster:
- Administrative and Information
Support
- Business Analysis
- Business Financial Management
and Accounting
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
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Planning, managing, and providing
education and training services, and
related learning support services.
There are three pathways in this
cluster:
- Administration and Administrative
Support
- Professional Support Services
- Teaching and Training
Planning, services for financial and There are four pathways in this
investment
planning,
banking, cluster:
insurance, and business financial - Banking and Related Services
management.
- Business Financial Management
- Financial and Investment Planning
- Insurance Services
Executing governmental functions to There are seven pathways in this
include governance; national security; cluster:
foreign service; planning; revenue and - Foreign Service
taxation; regulation; and management - Governance
and administration at the local, state, - National Security
and federal levels.
- Planning
- Public Management and
Administration
- Regulation
- Revenue and Taxation
Planning, managing, and providing There are five pathways in the Health
therapeutic
services,
diagnostic Science Career Cluster:
services, health informatics, support - Biotechnology Research and
services, and biotechnology research
Development
and development.
- Diagnostic Services
- Health Informatics
- Support Services
- Therapeutic Services
Hospitality and Tourism encompasses There are four pathways in this
the management, marketing and cluster:
operations of restaurants and other food - Lodging
services, lodging, attractions and - Recreation, Amusements and
recreation events, and travel-related
Attractions
services.
- Restaurants and Food/Beverage
Services
- Travel and Tourism
Preparing individuals for employment in There are five pathways in this
career pathways that relate to families cluster:
and human needs.
- Consumer Services
- Counseling and Mental Health
Services
- Early Childhood Development and
Services
- Family and Community Services
- Personal Care Services
Building linkages in IT occupations There are four pathways in this
framework for entry-level, technical, and cluster:
professional careers related to the - Information Support and Services
design, development, support and - Interactive Media
management of hardware, software, - Network Systems
multimedia, and systems integration - Programming and Software
services.
Development
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Planning, managing, and providing legal,
public safety, protective services and
homeland security, including professional
and technical support services.
Planning, managing and performing the
processing of materials into intermediate
or final products and related professional
and technical support activities such as
production
planning
and
control,
maintenance, and manufacturing/process
engineering.
Planning, managing, and performing
marketing
activities
to
reach
organizational objectives.
Planning, managing, and providing
scientific research and professional and
technical services (e.g., physical science,
social science, engineering), including
laboratory and testing services, and
research and development services.
Planning, management, and movement of
people, materials, and goods by road,
pipeline, air, rail and water and related
professional and technical support
services
such
as
transportation
infrastructure planning and management,
logistics services, mobile equipment, and
facility maintenance.
There are five pathways in this
cluster:
- Legal Services
- Security and Protective Services
- Correction Services
- Emergency and Fire Management
Services
- Law Enforcement Services
- Legal Services
- Security and Protective Services
There are six pathways in this cluster:
- Health, Safety, and Environmental
Assurance
- Logistics and Inventory Control
- Manufacturing Production Process
Development
- Maintenance, Installation, and
Repair
- Production
- Quality Assurance
There are seven pathways in this
cluster:
- Buying and Merchandising
- Distribution and Logistics
- E-Marketing
- Management and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Communications and
Promotion
- Marketing Information Management
and
Research
- Professional Sales and Marketing
There are two pathways in this
cluster:
- Engineering and Technology
- Science and Math
There are seven pathways in this
cluster:
- Facility and Mobile Equipment
Maintenance
- Health, Safety, and Environmental
Management
- Logistics Planning and Management
Services
- Sales and Service
- Transportation Operations
- Transportation
Systems/Infrastructure Planning,
Management, and Regulation
- Warehousing and Distribution
Center Operation
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