INMAN HIGH SCHOOL
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
2010-2011
This enrollment guide is provided to students and parents to be used for gathering information regarding classes Inman High School has to offer and to assist in making an Educational Plan.
Included with class descriptions are current USD 448 graduation requirements, Regent College Admissions requirements, required credits for the Kansas Scholar’s Curriculum and other educational opportunities.
As you use this guide to help gather information regarding classes and choices we ask you to please communicate with any instructor or office personnel you want to for more details. It is important for you to take courses which will challenge you and prepare you for the next level of education, whether it be College, Career and Technology Education, the Military or on-the-job training.
At enrollment, each student should strongly consider teacher recommendations for class placement in subject areas with progressive classes. Please keep in mind your recent Kansas Career Pipeline Data and review your career cluster rankings when deciding on your classes.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR USD 448
It is the philosophy of USD 448 to provide every student the opportunity to gain a quality education while attending Inman High School. Students are encouraged to take a wide variety of courses to
help develop skills, add knowledge and prepare with a focus on future educational and career goals. Students at Inman High School are required to enroll in seven classes per semester. Additional options to the regular academic day include the following programs: Cadet Teacher Program, Teacher Aide Program, College Classes, Career, Technology and Vocational Classes and Work Study Programs (when available). All of the above mentioned options are considered for students on an individual case basis by administration.
The following graduation requirements have been established by the Kansas State Department of Education and the USD 448 Board of Education. To be eligible for a diploma from Inman High School, a student must successfully complete 24 units of credit as follows:
Language Arts 4 units
Social Science 3 units **(W. History/ Am. Hist/ Government)
Lab Science 3 units
Mathematics 3 units
PE ½ unit
Health ½ unit
Multimedia Comm.½ unit
Fine Arts1 unit**** Fine Arts requirement shall consist
Electives8 ½ unitsof one unit of Art, Band or Choir.
Inman High School currently operates on a seven period academic day which allows the student to take a very well balanced schedule without fear of coming up short on credits needed to graduate over their high school career. Students and parents must look at plans for the full 4 years of high school though, to insure all requirements are met as well as the student being able to take the electives they deem necessary.
Students are encouraged to take a challenging curriculum which will provide many opportunities in their future. A strong goal of USD 448 is to provide post-high school options for all students going through Inman High School.
*Inman High School students who plan to attend college in the state of Kansas are made aware that the Regents Universities in the state have a Qualified Admissions policy. To qualify for admission as a freshman in college at the Regent Universities (KSU, KU, WSU, Pittsburg, Fort Hays State, Emporia State) a student must meet at least one of the following 5 criteria:
The 5 ways of gaining admission
to a Regents University*
1Achieve an ACT composite of 21 or above.
2Rank in the top 1/3 of the high school's graduating class.
3Complete the Qualified Admissions Pre-college curriculum with a 2.0 GPA (if graduating from a Kansas High School).
4Apply for the 10% exceptions window.
5Complete 24 credit hours with a GPA of 2.0 or better at a community college or non-Regents university.
The Qualified Admissions Curriculum and Kansas Scholars Curriculum document can be viewed on the next page.
*It should also be noted the state of Kansas also offers a scholarship through the Kansas Scholars Curriculum. During the senior year those students who have completed the curriculum will have their names turned in to the Kansas Board of Regents and are then identified as Kansas Scholar Curriculum Completers. All students who have earned this status are pooled together and indexed based on GPA and ACT scores. Approximately 2,100 students are then designated as State Scholars. Designation as a State Scholar means the student is eligible to apply for need-based funding (scholarship).
USD 448 is proud to be able to offer many educational options to students in the academic and career and technology field (CTE- Career and Technology Education). Current articulation agreements between USD 448 and Hutchinson Community College allow our CTE students entering similar programs at the next level to receive college credit from HCC for certified classes taken while at Inman High School. CTE areas offering this option include: Agriculture, Business, Graphic Design, and Drafting. More information is available from Inman High School staff members teaching these classes.
Students should be making decisions regarding curriculum plans as early as spring of the 8th grade year and definitely prior to the beginning of the freshman year, even though plans often times change.
LANGUAGE ARTS
ENGLISH I1 UNIT
Freshman English is a prerequisite to all other English courses and includes two semesters. Both semesters include the principles of grammar and writing through the use of expository, persuasive, and technical essays and the 6 Traits of writing. English I Literature studies will include but not be limited to The Giver and The Kite Runner. Studies will also include a variety of short stories and poetry. Students will further develop their research skills and understanding of the Modern Language Association writing format. Students will spend time in preparation for the Kansas State Reading Assessment, which is administered as an Opportunity To Learn during the Sophomore year.
ENGLISH II1 UNIT
English II: Sophomore English concentrates on the three main areas of Literature, Composition, and Grammar. The literature section will cover novels, short stories, and various other documents with an emphasis on the elements of literature. Students will be reading To Kill a Mockingbird, Animal Farm, The Pearl and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Discussions in class will focus not only on the basic information, but also on the deeper, more symbolic meaning of the material. The composition section will focus on the students developing their writing skills in various forms of essays and other types of writing. The 6-Trait writing process will be examined and used in this process. The grammar section will be a supportive piece to the composition section, as well as taught in specific units.
ENGLISH III 1 UNIT
Junior English will be a continuation of grammar and writing skills. Students will analyze and critique the literary characteristics from different time periods and cultures in American and British literature. Literary studies will include but not be limited to The Native Son and The Great Gatsby. The students will also study poetry, essays and short stories, and they will write persuasive essays utilizing the Modern Language Association format and will be scored via the 6 Trait writing process. Students will review for the Kansas State Reading Assessment if they did not take the assessment during their Sophomore year.
ENGLISH IV 1 UNIT
English IV: The content of Senior English will focus on increasing students’ English skills for life after high school. The majority of class will focus on the reading and writing processes. Grammar skills will be fine tuned as well. For the reading section of this class, students will be reading Lord of the Flies, Fahrenheit 45 and 1984. Students will also read other forms of writing and discussion will be over the basic information and deeper meaning of each. Seniors will have a large research project to complete, as well as other various forms of essays and writing.
YEARBOOK TECHNOLOGY I/II 1 UNIT
Students will develop and organize the yearbook around a central theme. Students will be writing brief articles to accompany pictures and subjects covered in the yearbook. Students will be expected to sell advertisements as a part of their class responsibility. This is a full year course that will require out of class work, some of which will be at the end of school. Neatness, organization, reliability, a positive attitude, and ability to work with others are a must. Students must fill out an application and get approval from the yearbook advisor before being allowed in the class. The class will be open to students in 10th through 12th grades. Yearbook I is a prerequisite for Yearbook II.
MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS½ UNIT
Also known as speech, this class is designed to improve students’ speaking skills in various formats. Methods of vocal delivery will be taught and students will learn how to give several different types of speeches, such as informative, persuasive, and demonstrative. The traditional forms of these speeches will be given. Students will also have the opportunity to incorporate technology into these speech types. A video commercial/public service announcement and a video documentary will be class projects. Students are encouraged to enroll during their freshmen or sophomore years, so that they may use the skills they acquire in other classes. For those students interested, Hutchinson Community College offers a Public Speaking Class during the 1st semester of each year serving as dual credit for the Multimedia Communications class.
MATH
ALGEBRA I1 UNIT
This course is designed for the student who has an average or above average understanding of mathematics. Algebra I is strongly recommended for the student who plans to go to college. The purpose of this course is to develop and promote an understanding of mathematical principles and to apply these principles in the solving of problems. This course is a study of the real number system which is the basic structure of algebra. The student will be shown the techniques, skills, and concepts which will be used in the study of algebra. The role of deductive reasoning and the need for precision of language will be emphasized. Areas that will be covered will include: basic operations, solving equations, factoring, graphing, polynomials, probability, and irrational numbers. Problems will be assigned, normally each day. Tests will be given approximately every other week. Short quizzes may be given as part of the grade.
ALGEBRA II 1 UNIT
(Prerequisite: Algebra I )
This course is an extension of Algebra I. The areas covered in Algebra I will be covered as well as functional relations, logarithms, sequence and series, quadratic equations/function, matrices, and complex numbers. The purpose of this course is to further the development and understanding of algebra and to prepare the student for college.
GEOMETRY 1 UNIT
(Prerequisite: Algebra I and Algebra II)
This course of study covers the many areas of plane, solid and coordinate geometry. Either the inductive, intuitive, or deductive method of reasoning is used in problem solving and in proofs with emphasis on original thinking. Areas of study include basic terms of geometry, polygons, proofs, circles, and the formulas for finding the area and volume of plane and solid geometric figures. The objectives of geometry are to understand and appreciate the basic structure of geometry, to develop powers of spatial visualization, to gain a basic understanding of algebra and geometry and how they complement each other, to perceive the role of inductive and deductive reasoning in mathematical and non-mathematical situations, to further strengthen algebraic skills, and to develop clarity and precision of language.
ADVANCED MATH1 UNIT
(Prerequisite: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry)
This course is designed to prepare a student for college math classes. It is a transition between earlier high school math courses and college calculus. Many areas previously covered in other high school mathematics classes will be covered in greater detail along with the introduction of a functional development of trigonometry, linear and high equations, induction, limits, series, matrices, vectors, complex numbers, and probability.
CALCULUS 1 UNIT
(Prerequisites: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math)
This course is designed to prepare a student for the first course in college calculus. Many areas previously covered in other high school mathematics classes will be covered in greater detail along with the four major concepts of calculus: limit, derivative, definite integral and indefinite integral. The student will learn methods for differentiating and integrating the elementary transcendental functions: trigonometric and inverse trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential, and hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions.
SCIENCE
Science Course Flowchart
7th Grade Science
8th Grade Science
BiologyGeneral Science
ChemistryAdvancedAnimal Science / Horticultural Science
Biology
Physics
GENERAL SCIENCE1 UNIT
(Prerequisite: Instructors Permission)
General Science is a class offered to those students who wish to prepare themselves further for biology I and the advanced science classes. Units will be short in length and touch only the surface. The 1st nine weeks will cover life science, followed by chemistry the second nine weeks, earth and space science the 3rd nine weeks, and finishing with physics. Course content will include topics such as: biomes, systems of the human body, the atom and the periodic chart, interior of the earth, the solar system, energy, and motion.
BIOLOGY 1 UNIT
Biology is an introductory life science course designed to provide a basic knowledge of life processes as they apply to the student and his/her environment. Biology is a very broad discipline and an effort is made to study the major divisions of this science. Activities will be performed to have the student use scientific method, use of logical thinking, and learn to follow directions. Topics include: cell structure and function, taxonomy, genetics, human reproduction, metabolism, ecology, non-vascular plants, protists, and lower animals. Topics are related to the student and his/her environment.
ADVANCED BIOLOGY 1 UNIT
(Biology and Algebra I should be prerequisites) The advanced biology class builds on much of the biology content. It is designed to have the student see beyond the surface of organisms and realize their complexity while still seeing the basic requirements that all cells have, whether part of a simple or complex organism. Several dissections will be performed, with an emphasis on proper techniques of investigation and comparative anatomy. Extended material on molecular and cellular biology will be covered along with gymnosperms, angiosperms, and the animals not covered in Biology I.
CHEMISTRY 1 UNIT
(Prerequisite: Juniors or Seniors who have completed Algebra I) Chemistry is a physical science class for juniors and seniors who have completed the algebra I class. The first semester of Advanced Biology helps prepare students for chemistry more than any other science course we offer. The chemistry course deals with 1) the structure and composition of substances 2) the changes in composition of substances, and 3) the mechanisms by which these changes occur. Although not specifically designed for college bound students, the class provides students with a very good base for further study in sciences and/or medicine. Students perform laboratory experiments throughout the course and are thus exposed to proper laboratory procedures and techniques. Topics emphasized are: language of chemistry, chemical calculations, periodic table, atomic structure, electron properties, bonding, chemical reactions, physical states, and cation analysis.
PHYSICS1 UNIT
(Prerequisite: Junior or Senior who has completed Algebra II with a C grade or better)
Physics is the science dealing with the physical universe, with emphasis on matter and energy. Perhaps the best way to understand what its subject is, is looking at its various subdivisions. These are mechanics (forces, velocities, accelerations, momentum, work, etc), heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, and light. The first semester will deal entirely with equations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
WORLD HISTORY 1 UNIT
In this course, students will examine important periods of human history ranging from man’s earliest beginnings to the present day with emphasis placed upon learning to interpret current global situations in the context of historical patterns. Students will compare and contrast cultures and religions by learning and applying the social, geographic and economic tools of the historian. Potential topics of study include (but are not limited to): the Renaissance & Reformation, the Age of Exploration, the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment, the Age of Napoleon, the Industrial Revolution, the Rise of European Nationalism, the First and Second World Wars, the Russian Revolution, and Modern 20th Century History.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 1 UNIT
Students in this required course will study the historical and intellectual foundations of the American system of government, its basic framework and organization, and the system’s on-going evolution at the national, state and local levels. Potential topics will include (but are not limited to): an examination of governmental philosophies and ideologies (i.e. republicanism, Constitutional Monarchy, Socialism, totalitarianism, fascism, conservatism, liberalism, etc.), the establishment of American Independence and self-rule, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, federalism, the interrelationship of the three branches of government, political parties, elections, interest groups, the role of popular opinion, and the policy issues of social welfare, civil liberties and civil rights. State and local history may be emphasized during the later portion of this yearlong course.
US HISTORY 1 UNIT
This required survey course outlines American history from the Civil War Era to the Present Day. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of America by examining the past while creating connections with the present. Specific emphasis will be placed upon the major figures, issues, and events throughout the given period, including (but not limited to): the “Gilded Age”, the Progressive Era, World War I, the “Roaring Twenties,” The Great Depression, World War II, the 1950’s and the Rise of the Cold War, the 1960s and the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam Conflict, the Nixon Era & the Watergate Scandal, and modern U.S. History & Current Events.
AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
PROGRAM GOALS:
The Student will be able to:
1.Develop knowledge and skills in livestock production, crop production, soil management, agriculture economics and business management, and agricultural mechanics needed for individuals engaged in or preparing to engage in production agriculture or in other related careers.
2.Develop an under-standing and appreciation of career opportunities in agriculture and of the preparation needed to progress in production agriculture or in a related agricultural business occupation.
3.Develop the ability to secure satisfactory placement and to advance in an agricultural occupation through a program of continuing education.
4.Develop those abilities in human relations which are essential in production agriculture and related occupations and be aware of the socioeconomic trends in agriculture.
5.Develop the ability needed to exercise and follow effective leadership in fulfilling occupational, social civic responsibilities through participation in activities in the Future Farmers of America.
6.Promote the elimination of sex stereotyping in agricultural occupations and to prepare both males and females for entry into all agricultural occupations associated with production agriculture.
7.Understand that training in production agriculture is accessible to all races, the handicapped and the disadvantaged.
Welcome to the study of Agriculture! Students of agriculture prepare themselves for a wide variety of occupations: Production (farming), Agri-business (seed and fertilizer), and Professional Agriculture. The study of agriculture in high school is designed to give you a broad base to build on and an exploration of some areas of agriculture you have not previously experienced. You will basically have a choice between Agri-business (production, management, sales, computers) and Mechanics (welding, project construction, power mechanics and machinery repair). FFA activities will be included in both Ag. Mechanics and Agri-business classes. To make the study of agriculture more exciting, practical, and meaningful, field trips, videos, resource persons and the problem solving approach will be used. Technology will range from equipment in the shop, greenhouse and hand-held computers available to all FFA members for their use during the school year. FFA is an organization that will give you an opportunity to develop yourself in a wide variety of ways and through many activities. Some of the opportunities you will have include: Each year through the FFA organization over 2 million dollars in scholarships are given. We also have the local AFA scholarship of $3,400 besides the local chapter FFA scholarship ranging from $80-$1,700.
Career development events;
Livestock judging (sheep, beef, swine), crops, public speaking, floriculture, nursery, ag sales, farm management, horticulture, speech dairy, dairy products, entomology, meats, poultry. Each of the areas are at the district, state, and national levels of competition.
Leadership Training:
Local chapter meetings, Greenhand Conference, Leadership School, Leader Lab, Washington Leadership Conference
Trips:
State Convention at Manhattan, Kansas, National Convention at Indianapolis, Indiana, Summer Camp for officers at Barton, and Washington Leadership Conference.
Awards:
Sheep production, dairy, horse, crop, horticulture, ag. mechanics, and ag sales and service. There are numerous scholarships available. (National FFA, Farm Bureau, AFA, Kimble, and the local chapter are just a few offered.)
EXPLORATORY AGRICULTURE ½ UNIT
This course is offered to those junior high students in 7th and 8th grade. Students will be involved with introduction aspects of agriculture such as careers, livestock industry, greenhouse production, ag mechanics, (arc welding, torching), and career development events in the FFA. During the semester course students will see many aspects of all of the agriculture courses offered in IHS. Any student that wants to join FFA can do so by paying dues at the beginning of the school year.
AGRICULTURE SCIENCE 1 UNIT
This course deals with the following topics: record books, basic agriculture (Intro. to Livestock Science, Intro. to Crop and Soils Science, Intro. to Horticulture, and Careers Education), mechanics skills, welding, cold metal, hot metal, tool conditioning, FFA activities, and supervised occupational experience (see introduction). Other mechanic areas such as electricity and sheet metal work may also be covered as time permits. Operational experience (see introduction). Other mechanic areas such as electricity and sheet metal work may also be covered as time permits. Operation and safety procedures associated with shop power equipment will also be covered.
SMALL GAS ENGINES 1/2 UNIT
This course covers the following materials: FFA activities, supervised occupational experience, record keeping, basic internal combustion engine theory, motor oils, tune-up procedure, engine maintenance, electrical systems, carburetion, cooling systems, mill, lathe, plasma cutting, bead blasting, and power mechanic careers. A part of the learning procedure will be with engine maintenance, electrical systems, carburetion, cooling systems, and power mechanic single cylinder engines.
(Level: Sophomores to Seniors)
AG. POWER 1/2 UNIT
Grade level 10-12
The “Advanced Farm Power” course is designed primarily to orient the student with the multi-cylinder engine theory and operation. The core of the course is based upon the daily and periodic maintenance required for trouble free operation of the farm tractor. Minor repairs of the tractor engine, fuel, ignition, electrical, hydraulic, and power transmission systems will be taught. This course will meet the education needs of any student planning a career in agriculture or a career which requires knowledge and skills of daily and periodic maintenance of multi-cylinder engine power units and power trains. Also included will be lathe and mill operation.
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION 1 UNIT
This course covers the following materials: FFA activities, supervised occupational experience, record keeping, and the construction of or repair of farm equipment such as a trailer (flat, grain, and hay), mill and lathe work, 2 and 4 wheels, bale elevators, bale accumulator, bale fork. Shop equipment including motor stands, shop cranes, welding tables, etc. An additional requirement of the course will be to have a rough sketch of the project you intend to build the first day of class. Topic covered will include blueprint reading, welding skills test, safety, mechanical drafting, and drafting (auto cad).
(Level: Juniors and Seniors)
ANIMAL SCIENCE 1/2 UNIT
Animal science is a class offered to those above the freshman level. Units will be short in length and touch the surface. A wide range of topics will be discussed to include digestion, reproduction, cells and tissue. Each unit has hands on laboratory experiment, to emphasize the important areas. Tours and field trips will be implemented to expand many of the areas of the class. Topics also include an aquaculture experiment. Materials used will include textbook, videos, and professionals in the field.
HORTICULTURE SCIENCE 1/2 UNIT
Horticulture Science is a class offered to those above the freshman level. Units will be short in length and touch the surface. A wide range of topics will be discussed to include identification of plants, crops, root growth, grafting, planting and part identification. Different activities such as grafting and planting of certain horticulture specimens will be used as a laboratory grade. Contests will be available to those students interested in crops, floriculture, nursery, and horticulture. Record keeping of inventory and supplies are essential for each student’s plant project.
AG WELDING 1/2 UNIT
This course is designed for students above the freshman level. A variety of welding skills, equipment and technology will be presented. This class is designed to provide students with necessary skills for a career in welding. Students will have a wide variety of skills to perform in the shop such as; arc, mig, tig, torch, plasma, aluminum, stainless steel, and hard surfacing. Students will be required to pass a safety test and have appropriate clothing prior to any lab activities.
AG BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1 UNIT
This course covers the following materials: FFA activities, goals and decision making, record keeping systems, cash flow, net worth, assessing financial condition of a business and many more. Introduction of the data transmission network and marketing will be introduced.
(Level - Sophomore-Senior)
WATER QUALITYSCIENCE 1/2 UNIT SCIENCE
(Prerequisite: Intro. to Ag or Sophomore)
This course covers an in-depth look at the areas of water quality such as; water testing procedures, what constitutes safe drinking water, super fund sites, biological contaminants, pollution, acid rain, irrigation, managing chemicals, and water related issues. Each unit will provide laboratory activities in which students will perform water tests or other experiments. Course text books will be available on hand-held computers.
HORTICULTURE PRODUCTION 1 UNIT
Horticulture production is an extension of the horticulture science course and is offered to those students who have completed horticulture science class. Topics and lab activities in this course will extend from the classroom to lab activities in the greenhouse facility to ensure learning. From greenhouse management, garden varieties, bedding plants, cuttings, layers, plant identification, pest management, chemicals, are a few of the topic areas. Students will prepare and plant seeds of a wide variety of plants for the spring sale to the public. Learning will also be facilitated by field trips and outside presenters.
BUSINESS EDUCATION
ACCOUNTING I 1 UNIT
This course introduces students to the accounting concepts, principles, cycle, and equation. It provides the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for individuals to conduct personal business or to further their education in the field of accounting.
COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING II1 UNIT
(Prerequisite: Accounting I)
This course is a continuation of Accounting I. The accounting concepts, principles, cycle, and equation are reviewed. This course will involve more detailed information and continue with new information on notes, interest, depreciation, inventory, dividends, and more.
TEXT FORMATTING II – 1/2 UNIT
(Prerequisite: Computers 8)
This course is a continuation of Text Formatting I. Students will review their keyboarding skills and increase their speed and accuracy. They will produce more detailed documents including memos, letters, reports, tables, and application forms. They will use the basic skills they have learned to produce business documents in the correct form and style.
BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS – 1/2 UNIT
(Prerequisite: Text Formatting I)
This course is for students who have taken at least one semester of Text Formatting. Areas covered include computer hardware and operating systems, file management, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, digital graphics, presentation software and web page.
GENERAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT – 1/2 UNIT
This course involves the economic system, businesses, consumers, careers, banking, checking, savings, credit, insurance, and management. The student will learn that everyone is touched by some element of business every day.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY/DRAFTING
Grade Level : 9-12 No. of Units: 1 Length: 180 hours
Prerequisites: None
Textbook: Modern Woodworking , Goodheart and Willcox Publishing Company, Inc.
Hardware: CNC Router
IBM compatible computer
Software: Mastercam Router Pro
Course Description: This is a beginning course in woodworking. Safety procedures are emphasized. Students are introduced to the basic operations of woodworking machines and practice. Skills in cabinetry, and lathe turning will be introduced. Students are required to complete a footstool, end table and bowl.
Course Outcomes: Upon completion of Woodworking students will be able:
to develop student ability in planning projects, in work procedures, and in blueprint reading
to provide students with an understanding of the wood industry and related occupations
to develop student ability in using both hand and machine tools and processes associated with wood materials
to lay out, begin and complete basic woodworking projects according to instructions
to identify and use all portable hand tools available safely, both manual and power
read, list, understand and apply all related safety rules and regulations regarding personal and shop safety
to identify and use woodworking machines safely
use g-codes to write program to machine part on CNC router
CABINETMAKING & FURNITURE DESIGN I
Grade Level : 10-12 No. of Units: 1 Length: 180 hours
Course Description:This course includes a review of the previous grade course content with an increase in the emphasis on shop and personal safety, and selections and use of hand tools and machines. Emphasis is placed on development of custom plans and construction of complex projects. Students will use more in-depth project construction techniques.
Prerequisite: Woodworking
Textbook: Modern Woodworking, Goodheart and Willcox Publishing Company, Inc.
Hardware: CNC Router
IBM compatible computer
Software: Mastercam Router Pro
Course Outcomes: Upon completion of Advanced Woodworking students will:
Read, test, understand and apply all related safety rules and regulations regarding personal and shop safety.
Identify and use all portable hand tools available safely, both manual and power.
Identify and use all power machines and equipment available safely and competently and perform safety maintenance procedures.
Identify, select and use proper tools and equipment in the performance of a related activity.
Develop a safety consciousness of personal safety devices, clothing and self in the shop.
Layout, begin and complete basic job project according to instructions and limiting waste.
Develop a part or project to be done on CNC router
CABINETMAKING & FURNITURE DESIGN II
Grade Level : 10-12 No. of Units: 1 Length: 180 hours
Course Description:This course includes a review of the previous grade course content with an increase in the emphasis on shop and personal safety, and selections and use of hand tools and machines. Emphasis is placed on development of custom plans and construction of complex projects. Students will use more in-depth project construction techniques.
Prerequisite: Woodworking
Textbook: Modern Woodworking, Goodheart and Willcox Publishing Company, Inc.
Hardware: CNC Router
IBM compatible computer
Software: Mastercam Router Pro
Course Outcomes: Upon completion of Advanced Woodworking students will:
Read, test, understand and apply all related safety rules and regulations regarding personal and shop safety.
Identify and use all portable hand tools available safely, both manual and power.
Identify and use all power machines and equipment available safely and competently and perform safety maintenance procedures.
Identify, select and use proper tools and equipment in the performance of a related activity.
Develop a safety consciousness of personal safety devices, clothing and self in the shop.
Layout, begin and complete basic job project according to instructions and limiting waste.
Develop a part or project to be done on CNC router
DRAFTING CAD1 UNIT
Grade Level:10
# of Units:1
Length:180 hours
Prerequisites: None
Teacher:Mr. Dale Sprunger
Course Description:This course is designed to help students experience an overview or
the skills involved in drafting technology and its importance. Students will also gain an understanding of the various careers available in the area of drafting.
Course Outcomes:Upon completion of Technical Drafting students will be able to:
-Identify the different career opportunities available in the area of drafting
-Develop an understanding of the importance of drafting in modern technology
-Develop skills in the use and care of tools and equipment used in drafting technology
-Demonstrate proper safety procedures used in classroom and lab
-Complete activities in visualization of objects and the implementation of drawings in a multi-
view format
-Understand the use of sectional views
-Develop skills in constructing sectional views
-Demonstrate skills in the identification selection and drawing of various fasteners
-Interpret and read symbols from a blueprint
-Use CAD software to create various working drawings
RESEARCH & DESIGN FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION1 UNIT
Grade Level:11
# of Units:1
Length:180 hours
Prerequisites: Technical Drafting
Teacher:Mr. Dale Sprunger
Course Description:This course is a continuation of technical drafting. Student’s
abilities will improve on the CAD system in the drawing of multi-view sectional and isometric drawing. Students will learn the basics of architectural drafting.
Course Outcomes:Upon completion of Advanced Technical Drafting students will:
-Continue to develop and explore different career opportunities in drafting
-Develop drawings in a multi-view format using CAD
-Develop sectional views using CAD
-Draw different types of fasteners using CAD
-Demonstrate skills in developing floor plans on CAD
-Identify various residential styles
-Prepare specifications for a residential structure using CAD
ART
Graphic Design/Digital Photography1Unit
Course Description:This course covers shooting and manipulating digital photography and creating computer-generated art.
Course Outcomes:
* Learn and understand the elements of art, the principles of art, and color theory.
* Learn to identify types of lettering, measure and construct guidelines, demonstrate three types of lettering, combine design and lettering to make a commercial design, and understand layout.
* Learn about 35mm cameras, darkroom procedures, elements of a good photo, the digital camera, and the digital photo process. (We will demonstrate how to use 35mm-but will use the digital camera for actual photos.)
* Learn the different types of graphic design applications, demonstrate mastery of at least one graphic design medium, and produce a project in at least one area of graphic design (print, product design, video)
* Finish a portfolio – product design – demonstrating overall knowledge and expertise in the area of graphic design (suitable to present to a client).
General Studio Art1Unit
Course Description:This course gives a basic background for and provides instruction of the core techniques used in a variety of art media.
Course Outcomes:
Learn and understand the elements of art, the principles of art, and color theory.
Learn about artist’s, history, styles, and technical processes in watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting
Demonstrate an understanding of art room vocabulary and procedures.
Learn the skills necessary to create art forms from clay (pinch, coil, slab, and wheel thrown)
Learn the necessary skills used to draw with pencil, charcoal, oil pastels, pastel chalks, and pen.
Learn how to create artwork using collage and mixed media.
Design and make jewelry from (Precious Metal Clay).
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
All Spanish courses require the students to memorize vocabulary, participate in dialogues, speaking, listening, reading and writing tests and quizzes. Several small projects are also required for each level.
SPANISH LEVEL I 1 UNIT
In Spanish I, comprehension, culture, and simple conversational skills are the main focus. Spanish I also involves teaching vocabulary and reading. Simple sentence structure and question formation are stressed with a study of the present, past, and present verb tenses.
SPANISH LEVEL II 1 UNIT
Spanish II also focuses on increasing comprehension, conversational skills, and knowledge of vocabulary. The class will also develop an awareness of the Spanish speaking world. More writing is undertaken as well as simple readings. The imperfect, conditional, and future tenses and the subjunctive mood are introduced. Prerequisite: passing Spanish I with a grade of C or higher.
SPANISH LEVEL III 1 UNIT
This course gives an opportunity for additional reading, writing and conversational skills in Spanish, review of vocabulary in addition to new vocabulary and more study of verb forms. All verb forms will be covered. The students will study culture and geography in depth. The reading of short stories, poems, and articles will constitute the literature taught in Spanish III. Prerequisite: passing Spanish II with a grade of C or higher.
FRENCH I 1 UNIT
French I begins the development of the four major language skills of language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students learn to apply French in a variety of real life situations. Students will not only learn vocabulary but also past and present verb tenses. They will be introduced to the French culture.
FRENCH II 1 UNIT
Students will continue to develop speaking, reading , listening, and writing skills in French. They will not only review vocabulary and verbs learned in French I but also learn new ones as well. The passe’ compose verb tense will be reviewed as well as the study of future and conditional verb tenses. A more in depth awareness of literature and culture including the Francophone countries will be acquired.
MUSIC
CONCERT BAND 1 UNIT
Concert band is available to all students who show a working knowledge of their instrument. The concert band will meet daily for one unit of credit. This group will perform at football games, basketball games, parades, concerts, and festivals. A wide variety of music will be selected and prepared for performances. Only those in band will be permitted to participate in ensemble or play solos for League, Regional, and State Music Festivals. This is a full year class and is not intended to be taken in semester units except with special permission from the counselor, administration, and instructor. Grades will be based on: class participation, cooperation, playing tests, and attendance at all performances.
FEE: $60.00 per year rental on district owned instruments, and $30.00 per year for percussion instruments.
CONCERT CHOIR1 UNIT
Concert Choir will meet every day. Membership is open to any high school student with a desire to sing. Basic choral techniques will be taught as we learn and perform a variety of music. Concert choir is a musical organization, which represents the school with pride. Students who enroll in choir are required to sing at all public performances. Only those in choir will be permitted to participate in ensembles or sing solos for League, Regional, and State Music Festivals. This is a full year course and is not intended to be taken in semester units except with special permission from the counselor, administration and instructor. Grades are earned by participation and cooperation in class daily, performance at all concerts and contests, and singing tests.
All students are required to wear uniform dress for performance. Students are asked to wear plain white dress shirts, black slacks or skirts that are at the knee or lower, and dark dress shoes. No high heels, please.
NOTEABLES
We will meet before school, with additional rehearsals scheduled as needed. This class will be limited to 24 singers who are selected through audition by the director. The members will learn and perform a wide variety of music—madrigals, pop, Sacred, etc.. Choreography will be used on some of the “pop” selections. This group will serve as a public relations group for the school and will participate in the contests in spring. Coordinating outfits will be made or purchased by each member. Students enrolling in vocal ensemble must be a member of choir. Membership in the group is contingent upon commitment and cooperation in both the concert choir and ensemble.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HEALTH 1st SEMESTER - 1/2 UNIT
All freshman students are required to enroll in health. The objectives of this class are to have the student become interested in his/her own health and develop an attitude of health and care importance in the years ahead. This class is also designed to prevent a comprehensive look at personal and community health and safety problems. The main areas to be covered will be medical care, emotional needs and behavior, mental health, personality, use of tobacco, use of alcohol, use of drugs, skin care, dental care, eye and ear care, body systems, nutrition, first aid and safety, and the environment in which we live. The materials will be presented by textbooks, lectures, videos, demonstrations and wall charts.
FRESHMAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2nd SEMESTER 1/2 UNIT
All freshman students are required to take freshman physical education unless they have a permit from a doctor which would excuse them for a medical reason. The main areas of emphasis for this class will be Team Games and Physical Fitness. The team games will include volleyball, flag football, basketball, softball, lacrosse, badminton, pickle ball and handball. The objectives of physical fitness is to develop within the student a high degree of fitness and knowledge of the importance of being physically fit as well as the various methods or techniques of getting and staying in top physical condition. We will do flexibility, coordination, strength exercises, and conditioning every day class is in session.
DRIVER EDUCATION½ UNIT
Driver Education is divided into two sections. Bookwork tests and in-car instruction. The book work takes approximately five weeks and is done entirely on line. There are 18 chapter tests
plus a final that the student may take at any time they have access to a computer. All tests must be satisfactorily completed with at least an 80%. The final will be a hard copy and will be monitored by the instructor. The In-car instruction will be done outside of the school day. Students are required by Kansas law to pass Driver Education to receive a restricted license, must be 15 years of age, and must have had an instruction permit for 12 months. The instruction permit may be acquired at the DMV after a written test is completed successfully.
WEIGHT TRAINING/FITNESS 1/2 UNIT
This course will be for students in grades 9-12. It is designed and structured for athletes. Students will be involved with weight training, plyometrics, speed training, and stretching. Grades will be given on participation and attitude. The class structure will be such that weight training will take place three days per week and running on the other two days. This class will count toward the PE requirements for graduation and may be taken more than once during a student’s years in high school with the teacher approval. Class limit 18-20 students.
Special Course and Opportunities
The following programs/classes are of a special nature and may be of particular interest to Juniors and Seniors. The principal retains the right to make final decisions regarding placement of students in special courses on our campus and in other class sites. Students may enroll in only one of the following courses during any semester unless otherwise approved through the principal. Students who want to take an aide hour or a cadet teaching hour must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. It is administration’s expectation that students will retain these positions for a full year.
AIDES-CAFETERIA
Students are needed to work in the cafeteria during the morning periods up through 4th hour. These positions are used to give students “on the job” training and they also provide valuable help for the staff. Students may be assigned to either the elementary or high school to help prepare and/or serve the meals. Administration reserves the right for placement in this program.
AIDES-LIBRARY
Students used as aides in the Library will be required to learn procedures necessary for circulating library materials. Some of the activities included in this position are shelving, filing and processing new books. Computer skills are very helpful for students wanting to be placed in this position.
AIDES-OFFICE
Students may work in one of the various offices throughout the school district such as the Superintendent’s office, the school administrative offices, athletic director’s office or the guidance office. Duties vary depending upon the office the student is assigned to. The majority of student work in these settings is clerical and errands.
AIDES-TEACHER
Often times, it is possible to assist teachers with clerical type duties. Administration will reserve the right to assign students to specific teachers. Each teacher may have a different set of duties they need help with but the vast majority will include copier/computer skills. Students who apply need to be responsible and trustworthy to have these positions.
CADET TEACHING
All Juniors and Seniors in USD 448 with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and higher are eligible to apply for the cadet teaching program used in the district. Students may spend one class hour per day at the elementary, in a Junior High classroom or in a lower grade level high school class assisting and aiding the teacher. Most often cadet teachers help students with a variety of activities ranging from reading, quizzes, homework, study guides, organization skills, etc.. The intent of this program is to allow students to see what a teacher’s job and career is like.
*A student who cannot be placed as either a cadet teacher/teacher aide will have to choose a class from the line schedule.
*The teacher in charge of a student is expected to give specific rules for each cadet teacher/teacher aide they have. Students choosing to be cadet teachers must provide their own transportation to the elementary school. Cadet teachers and teacher aides provide a lot of “manpower hours” and are greatly used by the staff of USD 448. Communication between the student and their teacher whenever the student is gone is critical. Students will not be retained in these positions if they are habitually absent, tardy or not in good standing with the school.
COLLEGE CLASSES
USD 448 is fortunate to have Hutchinson Community College as a working partner in offering courses to students on our campus. Any senior who meets the qualifications and is approved by the principal may enroll in a college level class. Current plans for the 2010-2011 school year include offering seniors the following college courses from Hutchinson Community College including: College Algebra, College Composition, Human Relations, College Psychology and Public Speaking. These courses are offered at Inman High School with Hutchinson Community College professors teaching the classes. Students may choose to take these classes for High School credit as well as college credit. For the 2010-2011 school year, a senior wishing to take college level classes must have met the following requirements:
College Algebra- 21 ACT Math Score
College Composition- 20 ACT English Score
Human Relations, College Psychology and Public Speaking-17 ACT Reading score
Parents and students should be aware of the higher level of work required of students in these classes. College class tuition and books are an expense for the parent and student above the regular senior year costs. Payment options are available through HCC and the FACTS program.
An added bonus for Inman High School students who take college coursework their senior year lies in the fact that Hutchinson Community College, through the “Step-Ahead” program, will credit the student’s account with the tuition money paid. If the student then chooses to attend HCC the following year in the Fall, the tuition money will be deducted from the bill the student pays to take classes. For further details please contact Mr. Pfannenstiel in the Guidance Office.
Students are encouraged to take challenging courses all four years of high school.
