Program of Study
CHS
Cumberland High School offers students a well-rounded education - strong academic programs, diverse athletic, artistic, and social opportunities, and a supportive environment - that prepares them to continue their academic studies or enter the workforce upon graduation. Its teachers and administrative team work to promote the development of a culture in which students are respectful, responsible, and ready to succeed. CHS prepares students to become lifelong learners and informed, productive citizens. http://issuu.com/cumberlandschooldepartment/docs/chs2014viewbook
Cumberland High School, RI 2015-2016
Cumberland District Mission Statement The Cumberland School Department will prepare all students to become responsible, contributing members of a complex global society through a partnership with home and community.
CHS Core Values and Belief Statement Cumberland High School offers students a well-rounded education - strong academic programs, diverse athletic, artistic, and social opportunities, and a supportive environment – that prepares them to continue their academic studies or enter the workforce upon graduation. Its teachers and administrative team work to promote the development of a culture in which students are respectful, responsible, and ready to succeed. CHS prepares students to become lifelong learners and informed, productive citizens.
Learner Expectations Cumberland High School Students will: Communicate effectively and critically through reading, writing and speaking Exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills related to information media and technology Apply effective reasoning and problem-solving skills independently and collaboratively Analyze and evaluate a variety of sources for reliability and credibility Act with respect, tolerance, courtesy and compassion Act responsibly and display good citizenship
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT Cumberland High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., a nongovernmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction. Accreditation of an institution by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer group review process. An accredited school or college is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Instructional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial, but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of the quality of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding the status of an institution’s accreditation by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the school or college. Individuals may also contact the Association: Commission on Public Secondary Schools 3 Burlington Woods Drive Suite 100 Burlington, MA 01803-4514 Phones: 855-886-3272 (Toll Free) Fax: 781-425-1001
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POLICY ON NON-DISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Cumberland High School not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religious, national origin, sexual orientation, color, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, and employment practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, the lack of English language skills of national origin minority persons will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs. Inquiries regarding compliance with laws related to sex discrimination may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent. Inquiries related to handicapped accessibility may be directed to the Special Education Director. Any questions related to equal educational and employment opportunity may be directed to the Office for Civil Rights in Education, Rhode Island Department of Education, 225 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 or the United States Office of Civil Rights, Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02107 at (617) 223-4405
PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY All courses and student activities at Cumberland High School are available without discrimination to handicapped individuals as defined by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and/or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Whenever a handicapped individual selects a course or an activity for participation, that activity, if inaccessible, will be relocated to an accessible area without delay. In no instance will the relocation of the activity be delayed beyond two (2) school days. The principal is responsible for implementing this policy by relocating programs within the building.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - THE FOUR YEAR PLAN 1. Coursework Credits Successful completion of the minimum required coursework credits, both in total and for specific subjects. Such coursework shall include both formative and summative performance of student knowledge and skills adequate to determine proficiency at the level of academic rigor required by relevant content standards. Fourteen of the required credits will be represented by four academic credits of English Language Arts, four academic credits of mathematics, three academic credits of science and three academic credits of history/social studies. Coursework Credits Requirements for the class of 2016 A minimum of 20 credits is required to graduate. English 4.0 Mathematics 4.0 (3 Math + 1 math related) Science 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 (US History required) Physical Education/Health 2.0 Fine Arts 0.5 Technology 0.5 Electives 3.0
Coursework Credits Requirements for the class of 2017 and beyond A minimum of 24 credits is required to graduate. English 4.0 Mathematics 4.0 (3 Math, 1 Math related) Science 3.0 (Physics First, Chemistry, Biology required) Social Studies 3.5 (US History, Global Studies, Civics required) Physical Education/Health 2.0 World Language 2.0* Fine Arts 0.5 Technology 0.5 Electives 4.5
*Students mandated for literacy or reading intervention can substitute 2 of those credits for the World Language requirement.
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2. Comprehensive Course Assessments Successful completions of Comprehensive Course Assessments each course designed to measure student skill and ability within a content area. At least fifty percent of this assessment will be performance-based and evaluate a student’s application of the knowledge and skills learned in the course. 3. Graduation Portfolio Presentation Successful completion of a Graduation Portfolio Presentation including a collection of performance assessments that documents a student’s academic performance over time and demonstrates deep content knowledge and applied learning skills. Proficiencies may include, but are not limited to: NEASC Academic Expectations, Grade Span Expectations, Common Core Standards and other content area standards as defined by the School Committee. Portfolio standards will meet the state requirements for a valid Graduation Portfolio. 4. Community Service Learning Activity Successful completion of a Community Service Learning Activity demonstrating one or more of the school’s identified expectations for learning. The process will be documented and will offer an opportunity for reflection. 15 hours required 5. State Assessments Successful completion of State Assessments according to a timetable determined by the State. Students must participate in the State Assessment and local distributive assessment program. 6. PSAT Participation in the PSAT in both the sophomore and junior year. (Class of 2017 and beyond) 7. Post-secondary Application Successful completion of an Application to at least one post-secondary degree program, career certificate program, and/or military program; completion of the common application and the application for federal student aid. Parents may opt out of completing the application for federal student aid only. (Class of 2017 and beyond) 8. Interim Assessments Successful completion of all Interim Assessments required by CHS including but not limited to: RIDE Interim Assessments, Star Assessments, Stanford Reading Diagnostic, and the District Technology Assessment. 9. Individual Learning Plan Each student, beginning no later than entry into sixth grade, will create an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) with assistance from the School Counseling Department, advisors, teachers, parents and com-munity contacts. The ILP will be actively used by educators, students, and families to guide and monitor student progress along individual pathways toward proficiency for graduation and postsecondary plans. 10. Financial Literacy Complete Financial Literacy Requirement (Class of 2019 and beyond only) Requirements by Year of Graduation YOG
Credit Requirement
Portfolio
Community Service
State Testing
PSAT
Post- Sec App
Financial Literacy
2016
20 Credits
Yes
15 Hours
NECAP
No
No
No
2017
24 Credits
Yes
15 Hours
PARCC
Yes
Yes
No
2018
24 Credits
Yes
15 Hours
PARCC
Yes
Yes
No
2019
24 Credits
Yes
15 Hours
PARCC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Financial Literacy Requirement Beginning with the Class of 2019 financial literacy will be required of all students for graduation. Students can satisfy this requirement in three ways: Options; Coursework – Personal Finance OR On-line course (Everfi) OR Coursework – Financial Algebra 3
Definition of Proficiency* Proficiency is assessed through multiple measures at Cumberland High School. Proficiency is a measure of a student’s knowledge and skill demonstrated in a consistent manner across multiple disciplines in various settings over time. Beginning with the Class of 2014, students must demonstrate proficiency on each of the following three measures of student performance: (a) individual student results on state assessments in content areas designated by the Board of Regents, (b) successful course completion; and (c) Cumberland’s performance-based diploma assessments. These three areas are non-compensatory - meaning that low performance in one of the three areas cannot be offset automatically by high performance in one or both of the other areas.
Role of State Assessments* State assessments are given to high school students according to a timetable determined by the Board of Regents (BoR). If a student does not meet the minimum achievement level necessary in an area of study subject to assessments designated by the BoR, the student shall be required to retake the state assessment. If after retaking the state assessment, the student does not meet the required level of achievement or make progress toward proficiency, the student may demonstrate graduation readiness through successful completion of a Regents-approved alternative assessment. If a student is unable to demonstrate graduation readiness through the state assessment or testing alternative, the student, in rare cases, may apply for a waiver of the state assessment portion of the graduation requirements. Students may substitute scores from approved tests once they have taken the NECAP two times. The intent of the testing alternatives is to allow students the opportunity to provide evidence from an external, standardized assessment that they have met or exceeded the assessment expectation required to earn a high school diploma. RIDE will publish the list of alternative tests annually. (Table 2.0)
Progress Plans* Students failing to reach the minimum level of achievement on the initial administration of the state assessments as established by the BoR shall be provided a Progress Plan. Progress Plans will include the types and durations of academic and educational supports and academic performance targets necessary for graduation.
Progress Toward Proficiency* Progress Toward Proficiency is defined as meaningful, quantifiable improvement of academic skills in those areas in which a student has academic gaps, as evidenced by state assessments (i.e., content areas in which a student has not met the minimum level of required achievement). The Board of Regents has established that meaningful, quantifiable progress is demonstrated by improvement that is statistically significant between the first and subsequent administrations of the state assessment. There-fore, a student who earns a scaled score on subsequent administrations of the state assessment that reaches or exceeds the threshold for statistical significance based on his or her score on the initial administration will meet the state-assessment requirement for graduation. The Board of Regents will publish the scores needed to meet the Progress toward Proficiency standard on the State Assessments required for graduation. (Tables 2.0 and 3.0) If it is necessary to provide students with multiple opportunities to meet that requirement, the BoR will outline a sequential series of opportunities that includes retaking the state assessment as well as meeting the requirement through performance on other external, standardized measures of student achievement. Students may substitute scores from approved tests once they have taken the NECAP two times. The intent of the testing alternatives is to allow students the opportunity to provide evidence from an external, standardized assessment that they have met or exceeded the assessment expectation required to earn a high school diploma. RIDE will publish the list of alternative tests annually. It is not assumed that the approved assessments listed in Table 1.0 provide information or scores that are directly interchangeable with the state assessments. In other words, the alternative tests are not intended to be NECAP equivalent tests. Additionally, the alternative tests and their associated acceptable scores are not directly comparable to each other. A key criterion in the selection of approved testing alternatives and the determination of minimum acceptable scores on those assessments is the extent to which the assessment enables students to demonstrate college and career readiness. To be considered for approval, a test must a) be part of an established external, standardized testing program, b) provide documented evidence of technical quality, and c) provide documented evidence of a relationship to college-and-career readiness.
English Language Learner (ELL) Limited Exemption* According to RI Secondary Regulations (L‐6‐3‐3.8e), ELLs who are not classified as having Limited Formal Schooling (LFS) or as Students with Interrupted Formal Schooling (SIFE) and who have been attending RI Public Schools for less than 4 years and who have low levels of English proficiency as demonstrated on the WAPT or ACCESS will not be held to using the state assessment as a graduation requirement. The Commissioner shall identify an alternative assessment or assessments appropriate to determine the academic proficiency for graduation purposes of English Language Learners that meet the above conditions.
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Waivers* Waivers may be granted in rare cases in which the state assessment is not a valid means of determining the proficiency of individual students. Waiver eligibility will be considered only for those students for whom: (1) there is a preponderance of evidence of academic content mastery consistent with BoR regulations and (2) the student has completed the sequence of testing requirements set forth in this section. This will not be construed as waiving any course requirements for graduation as course-work subsumes proficiencies beyond those measured by state assessments. State assessment results will be included on each student’s permanent high school transcript. The waiver is not an option for those students who have not completed the assessment sequence described in the Regulations.
* Denotes portions of the Graduation Requirement Diploma Policy the State of RI has placed in moratorium until the class of 2020
Diploma Commendations and Certificates Cumberland will recognize students who achieve at or above the minimum achievement level through state assessments, course work and performance-based assessments. Cumberland shall establish the minimum criteria necessary to earn a Regent’s commendation (i.e. Latin System). These requirements will be published annually in the Program of Studies and/or Student/Parent Handbook. Cumberland may award industry recognized certificates of academic and technical skill achievement and work readiness and life skills to any student who has satisfactorily completed specific course work or other standardsbased activities that indicate a recognized level of knowledge and/or skills. Certificates may be included as part of a student’s transition plan to post-secondary academic or work training programs. Rhode Island Alternate Assessment (RIAA) RIAA eligible students will be measured based on alternate academic achievement standards. Beginning with the 2014 graduating class, the RIAA cannot be used to meet the state assessment requirement for receiving a diploma since the RIAA is based on alternate grade level and grade span expectations. (Guidance for 2011 Secondary Regulations, L-6-3.3) RIAA Certificates A parent or guardian of a student with an IEP may request that the student participate in graduation ceremonies and receive a Certificate of Individual Achievement. The Certificate of Individual Achievement can only be granted if the following requirements are met: The student has an active Individualized Education Program (IEP) and is eligible for the RI Alternative Assessment, and; The student will have completed four (4) years of high school and wishes to participate in a graduation ceremony. The receipt of a Certificate of Individual Achievement will not affect a student’s right to receive Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) until the age of 21. Supports and Accommodations to Students Students with disabilities and students who are English language learners are expected to present evidence of successful completion of proficiency-based graduation requirements in order to be eligible for a diploma. Students with disabilities have the right under federal law to continue working toward successful completion of the proficiency-based graduation requirements until the age of 21. Cumberland will provide all students access to a guaranteed and viable curriculum, monitoring each student’s progress toward literacy and numeracy, and providing sufficient supports including a Scaffolded Literacy System for all students. A state aligned computerized testing system will be utilized to screen and diagnose learning achievement and readiness issues. Results of these assessments may result in changes to student course requests and program placement. Students reading one to two years below grade level must receive targeted intervention that includes the development, implementation, and progress monitoring of a Personal Literacy Plan (PLP). Students who have substantial reading difficulties (reading more than two years below grade level) must receive intensive literacy instruction from a reading specialist. 5
Identified English language learners (who have been served by Rhode Island public schools for less than three full years) may participate in an age-appropriate commencement ceremony, whether or not they are receiving a diploma at that time. Students will be provided with the requisite supports designed to offer meaningful opportunities, including alternate pathways, to complete the proficiency requirements for their diploma. The Middle School and High School shall implement strategies for creating more personalized learning environments, including the provision of a structure by which every student is assigned a responsible adult, in addition to a school counselor. Communication to Parents and Students Adequate notice of graduation requirements will be provided to each member of each class and their family upon their entry to middle school and again upon their entry to high school. Students will be screened and diagnostically assessed to determine their literacy and numeracy needs. Appropriate instructional interventions will be provided, and students with identified literacy and/or numeracy needs will continue to have their progress monitored.
Transfer Students It is recognized that students entering the school system close to graduation may have difficulty completing graduation requirements, particularly if they transfer from a school with substantially different requirements. Consequently, the following process will be used for transferring students. A. Students entering Cumberland High School requiring two or more years of work remaining prior to graduation (typically before the start of the junior year) will meet all requirements in order to receive a Cumberland High School diploma. B. Students entering Cumberland High School with less than two years of work remaining prior to graduation (typically after the start of the junior year) from a Rhode Island high school with a graduation system approved by the Rhode Island Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education may use the requirements of their prior school. In addition, other independent activities or assessments may be included with the requirements of Cumberland High School to meet proficiency standards, subject to the supervision and standards of the High School Appeal Review Board. The student shall meet all other graduation requirements as determined by the High School Appeal Review Board. C. Students entering Cumberland High School with less than two years of work remaining prior to graduation (typically after the start of the junior year) from any high school not covered in letter (B.) shall meet all requirements in order to receive a Cumberland High School diploma. D. Individual cases not addressed by this policy may be addressed based on the recommendation of the High School Appeal Re-view Board and subject to the approval of the High School Principal.
Process of Appeal Any student who believes that he/she has been improperly denied a diploma may utilize the school system’s appeal procedure through administrative steps as outlined in the student handbook to the High School Appeal Review Board then to the Principal, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, School Committee, and Commissioner of Education. This process shall be communicated annually to students and families. When a student reaches the age of 18, that adult student is presumed under RI law to be capable of making his or her own educational decisions including students with disabilities. This means that the student has full access to the school record and makes the final decision in all matters related to their education including the contents of the Individualized Education Plan.
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Table 1.0 List of Approved Testing Alternatives (Updated annually by Ride)* Minimum scores below are required to meet the state assessment requirement for graduation. Attach official score required.
Alternative Test Review – List of Approved Tests: Effective September 1, 2013 Testing Program
Mathematics
Reading
ACCUPLACER
Elementary Algebra – 55 and Arithmetic – 52
Reading Comprehension - 71 or Reading Comprehension - 65 and Sentence Skills - 80
COMPASS
Algebra - 52
Writing Skills – 77
ACT
Mathematics - 22
English – 18
SAT
Mathematics – 470
Critical Reading – 440
Advanced Placement (AP)
Calculus AB – 3 or Calculus BC – 3
English Literature and Composition- 3 or English Language and Composition – 3
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program Higher Level Examinations
Mathematics – 5
English 5
ACCESS for ELLs Grade 9-12 Cluster; for ELL students ONLY
N/A
Overall – 405 or Comprehension – 397
ASVAB
AFQT – 31
AFQT – 31
PSAT
Mathematics – 45
Critical Reading – 40
SAT Subject Tests
Mathematics Level I - 530
Literature 540
Other State Graduation Exams are allowed. ** **Other State Graduation Exams are only applicable if taken while the student was enrolled in the other state and must me the state’s proficiency cut score.
Progress Toward Proficiency score chart* Table 2.0 Minimum score needed on subsequent NECAP MATHEMATICS
Table 3.0 Minimum score needed on subsequent NECAP READING Test
Test to meet the standard for Progress Toward Proficiency
to meet the standard for Progress Toward Proficiency
Initial
Required
Initial
1118 1100 1112 1118 1101 1113 1118 1102 1114 1119 1103 1115 1120 1104 1116 1120 1105 1117 1121 1106 1118 1122 1107 1119 1123 1108 1120 1123 1109 1121 1124 1110 1122 1125 1111 1123 Part Pro = Partially Proficient
Required
1125 1126 1126 1127 1127 1127 1128 1128 1128 1129 1129 1129
Initial
1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133
Required
1130 1130 1131 1132 1133 Part Pro Part Pro Part Pro Part Pro Part Pro
Initial
1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111
Required
1115 1115 1116 1116 1117 1117 1117 1118 1118 1118 1119 1120
Initial
1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123
Required
1120 1121 1122 1122 1124 1124 1125 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129
Initial
1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129
Required
Part Pro Part Pro Part Pro Part Pro Part Pro Part Pro
* Denotes portions of the Graduation Requirement Diploma Policy the State of RI has placed in moratorium until the class of 2020
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS Each year all students should select courses totaling 7 credits. Courses that meet the Fine Arts requirement (0.5 credit) Any art class, any drama class, any music class including band & chorus Courses that meet the Computer requirement (0.5 credit) Computer Applications, CAD I or II, Graphic Design I or II, Accounting I, Digital Photography, Electronic Music, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Introduction to Engineering Courses that meet the Math Related requirement (1 credit) (Class of 2018 and beyond) Science: AP Physics, Physics Math: All math courses except numeracy No “double-dipping” allowed regarding credit requirements. For example, a science course can’t also count for a math related course at the same time.
COURSE SELECTION PROCESS Review the course descriptions in this booklet and discuss the courses with your teachers, counselors, and parents/guardians before making selections. A four-year program should be planned with your counselor. A course selection sheet will be given out in the spring. Students will be required to bring their course selection sheet to their scheduling appointment. At the conclusion of student scheduling appointments, a tally of all course requests is made. Courses not having sufficient enrollment are cancelled and a master schedule is built. Individual student schedules are then programmed. Students are notified of course offering changes that affect their program and an opportunity for adjustments is provided. Courses needed to fulfill graduation requirements will be available. COURSE LEVELS College Preparatory
Honors
Advanced Placement – Offered in cooperation with College Board
The College Prep curriculum provides preparation for post-secondary education. This curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of logical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. CP is scaffolded to allow students multiple opportunities to meet state standards, as well as national content standards in English, mathematics, science, social studies, world languages, health/physical education, and fine/applied/technical arts. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based assessments.
The Honors curriculum provides preparation for post-secondary education. This curriculum is de-signed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of logical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. Honors allows students multiple opportunities to meet state standards, as well as national content standards in English, mathematics, science, social studies and world languages. This curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the CP curricula. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based assessments. In some cases, classes are designated Pre-AP; this is an Honors level curriculum. Pre-AP means the class is designed to follow an accelerated pace to prepare for an AP course.
These courses are college-level courses for which students may receive college credit from some institutions upon successful completion of the Advanced Placement Examination. AP courses are available in a variety of disciplines; descriptions of these courses can be found listed by discipline. AP courses are designed as first year college courses and follow an established curricula approved by the College Board. The courses address a broad content, at a deep level, and at a faster pace than required by the Rhode Island high school curriculum standards. Students taking an AP course should expect to spend significant time on independent reading, projects and papers. Demonstrable skills that support successful participation in an AP course include the ability to: Read independently and readily recalls essential knowledge Organize and synthesizes large amounts of material
Write organized, sophisticated essays
AP TEST POLICY; Students who register for an Advanced Placement class must take the AP exam and other end of year assessments (i.e. AP Art Portfolio, etc.) in May to earn credit in the course. These exams cost an average of $90. The test fee is to be paid by the student in March. Some financial assistance is available for those students who are unable to afford the test fee. Students who are eligible for free or reduced price lunch qualify for a $28 College Board fee reduction on all AP examinations. They may also qualify for an additional fee reduction from the Rhode Island. Students enrolled in an AP/EEP course combo can select either path.
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Open Enrollment Cumberland High School is committed to ensuring that all students maximize their potential and acquire higher-order reasoning skills as well as life-long habits of mind. Studies have shown that the rigor of a student’s high school curriculum is the single best predictor of success in college, work, and life after high school. To achieve that goal CHS offers several advanced academic programs for students. Students have the opportunity to enroll in college level courses through the Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment programs. The 9th grade AP course requires a contract to be signed. CHS has an open enrollment policy for all courses. Colleges and universities expect students to have taken challenging courses in high school. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in individual honors, Dual Enrollment, and/or AP courses throughout their high school career. Students should take a balanced load, one that allows them to devote the necessary time to each course.
Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment (early college enrollment) is offered in the senior year only. Dual Enrollment is defined as completing the senior year of Cumberland High School and the freshman year of college at the same time on the college campus. Students are eligible for dual enrollment once 18.5 credits required for graduation are complete and/or have the permission of the Principal.
Early Credit High School Program (ECHSP) Early Credit High School Program (ECHSP) is offered in cooperation with the University of Rhode Island. Writing 104 is a college course offered at Cumberland High School by the University of Rhode Island that fulfills a General Education requirement for English Communications (ECW) and focuses on writing as the sharing of information. The course requires the student write five papers, revise those papers until each one is acceptable as a college level essay, to maintain and to submit a portfolio that includes the student’s choice of three of those essays at the end of the semester. Students who earn a minimum of a B average can pay a reduced fee; ac-quire a URI transcript, and gain college credit that is transferable to any college.
Early Enrollment Program (EEP) Early Enrollment Program (EEP) courses are offered in cooperation with Rhode Island College. These courses allow students to earn college credit simultaneously with earning their high school diploma while taking the courses at Cumberland High School. EEP courses are taught either at the Honors level or as an AP course. Students may use these college credits as they enter RIC or transfer them to one of the many colleges or universities that accept RIC credits. There is a small charge for receiving credits in an EEP course.
Extended Learning Opportunities Cumberland High School is offering a new opportunity to earn credit. The Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) is a program that involves learning during the day, but also after school through alternative methods of learning, such as field trips, working with mentors and local businesses. This group will plan and lead the effort to create the history of Cumber-land High School in a permanent exhibit in the lobby of Cumberland High School. The History of the Town of Cumberland will be intertwined into the exhibit. Local businesses will be involved and consulted in the creation and sponsorship of these panels.
On-Line/Distance Learning On-Line/Distance Learning options are listed under Edgenuity. Courses in Edgenuity are offered each semester. Students must complete an application to enroll in courses. Applications are available in the school counseling office. Preference is given to upper classmen and students who have not previously taken Edgenuity courses.
Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center offers a full time program that may be started in either the sophomore or junior year. See WACTC offerings at the end of this Cumberland High School Program of Studies. Students must complete an application in the spring of their freshman or sophomore year.
Literacy & Numeracy Courses CHS diagnostically screens all incoming 9th graders using both reading and math diagnostic tests. RI regulation requires students one or more years below grade level in Reading to have a Personal Literacy Plan developed for the student to receive targeted and/or intensive instruction in this area. CHS has also developed a Personal Numeracy Plan for students well below grade level in Math. Students placed into numeracy and literacy can’t opt out of these courses. Please understand that course requests may be impacted by the addition of these courses in the schedule. Students will receive elective credit in this Pass/Fail course.
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Pathways—Course Sequencing Students in career pathways perform better in high school and are more likely to continue into post-secondary education. Pathways link academics to job prospects. Pathways will offer a College Preparatory curriculum with a Career Theme and a small learning community that allows for personalization in the form of a group of students or cohorts within the larger high school, who take classes together for at least two years. Some pathways offer industry recognized certifications. Freshman Success Academy Transitioning from middle school to high school can be challenging for some incoming freshman due to the increased expectation for academic independence and the social progression toward adulthood. To help students successfully begin their high school career, the CHS Freshman Academy was developed. Using a combination of clear instructional expectations, a personalized learning environment, a data system that monitors behavior and academic progress, and close collaboration between students, families and staff, the Academy helps build the foundation for a successful high school experience.
STUDENT SCHEDULE RESPONSIBILITY Each student must carefully check his/her respective schedule upon receipt in September to verify that he or she has the correct classes. If a student has a concern or question, please see your school counselor. Subject omission may prevent graduation for lack of required units for a specific program. SCHEDULE CHANGES Students are expected to choose their courses and levels carefully after consultation with parents/guardians, teachers, and counselor. For electives students must make several alternate choices or they will be subject to their counselor’s selection based on course availability. All changes to student requests must be made by May 1, 2015. After schedules have been issued, students are expected to remain in their assigned classes. Credit is awarded when a course is completed only (no half credit for full year courses). Discrepancies should be brought to the attention of the student’s counselor a.s.a.p., but not later than 2 days prior to the start of school.
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS—Class of 2017 and beyond Sophomore Class --Students must have accrued at least 4.0 credits Junior Class --Students must have accrued at least 11 credits Senior Class--Students must have accrued at least 16.5 credits Completion of credits—Students must have accrued at least 24 credits
ADMISSION TO POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS When planning a course of study for a student's four years at Cumberland High School, some thought should be given to college admission requirements. This section has been included to give a brief overview of the college admission process so that students and parents will be able to make informed decisions on course selections. Colleges make admissions decisions by evaluating some or all of the following information about a student: 1. High school transcript/profile 3. Recommendations a. Challenge of curriculum/courses 4. Extracurricular activities b. Success in curriculum/courses 5. Special talents 2. College admissions exams 6. Your college application and essays a. SAT or ACT b. SAT subject tests In general, students preparing for college, who wish to keep all of their options open, should plan their program to include: English 4 years - Social Studies 3 to 4 years - Languages 2 years plus (the same language - 3 years or more is preferred) - Science 3 to 4 years (including 2 years of lab science) - Mathematics 4 years
Students considering specific careers or majors in college should consult with their counselor because some careers/majors may have prerequisites. 10
COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is designed as a practice test for the SAT Reasoning Test and a qualifying test for National Merit Scholarships (when taken in the junior year). This test is administered once each year in October. Sophomores and juniors are required to take the exams at CHS. The SAT Reasoning Test measures critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing skills developed over many years, both in and out of school. These tests are generally taken in the spring of the junior year and/or the fall of the senior year. SAT Subject Tests are designed to measure how much a student knows about a particular subject. The more competitive colleges may require them. It is recommended that an SAT Subject Test is taken as soon as the student has completed his/her most advanced study in an area. Students should check with colleges to learn about their requirements for the Subject Tests. The tests are one hour exams and students may take up to three on a given test date.
For more information please visit www.collegeboard.com The ACT, administered by the American Colleges Testing Service, is another standardized test used for college admissions. The ACT contains four 35 to 50 minute sections in English usage, mathematic reasoning, reading comprehension and science. The main difference between the ACT and the SAT is the ACT is a yardstick of both reasoning ability and knowledge of specific subject matter covered in courses. The ACT plus writing includes a 30-minute writing test for an additional fee. This writing test lets you show your skill in planning and composing a short essay. Most colleges will accept the ACT in lieu of the SAT Reasoning test, and some colleges will accept the ACT in lieu of both SAT Reasoning tests and SAT subject tests. Check directly with the colleges you are considering for specific information about testing requirements. For more information please visit www.act.org Students with special needs who require accommodations for test-taking in classes may apply for eligibility for special accommodations when taking the SAT or the ACT. Counselors and learning specialists have more detailed information. ALL STUDENTS REQUIRING ACCOMODATIONS ON THE PSAT WILL NEED TO APPLY FOR ACCOMODATIONS BY APRIL OF 9TH GRADE. It is essential that the process of selecting appropriate colleges and/or making other post-graduate plans begin in the junior year. During the second semester of the junior year, students begin meeting formally with counselors to discuss their future plans. Counselors present post-secondary information to students in a classroom setting in both their junior and senior years. CHS offers a College Information Night twice a year, in the fall for seniors and in the spring for juniors.
CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014 - Destinations California Golden West College University of San Francisco Connecticut Eastern Connecticut State University Fairfield University Quinnipiac University Sacred Heart University University of Connecticut Washington DC The Catholic University of America Florida Florida Southern College Full Sail University Juniata College Palm Beach Atlantic University of Tampa Maine Thomas College Unity College University of New England Massachusetts Bay State College-MA Anna Maria College
Assumption College Becker College Bridgewater State College Curry College Dean College Emmanuel College ITT-Technical Institute Lasell College MassBay Community College MA College of Pharmacy Merrimack College Mount Ida College MTTI Newbury College Simmons College Stonehill College The College of the Holy Cross Universal Technical Institute University of MA - Amherst Worcester State University Suffolk University New Hampshire Franklin Pierce University Keene State College
New England College Rivier University Saint Anselm College University of New Hampshire Vet Tech Institute New York Columbia University Sienna College St. Bonaventure University St. John's University Syracuse University Rhode Island Bristol Community College Bryant University Community College of Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University New England Institute of Technology Providence College Rhode Island College Roger Williams University Toni & Guy Academy Salve Regina University University of Rhode Island
South Carolina Clemson University Tennessee Belmont University University of Memphis Vermont Champlain College University of Vermont Virginia Radford University University of Richmond West Virginia Marshall University Indiana University of Notre Dame North Carolina East Carolina University New Jersey Rutgers University Seton Hall University University of Connecticut
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At CHS, one of our guiding beliefs - our expectation really – is that our students will be actively involved in a learning process that combines academic depth of understanding with higher order thinking, problem solving, risk-taking, and creativity. Over the years, we have added Advanced Placement classes in Psychology, Language and Composition, and Human Geography, among others. Recently, we expanded our STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) courses to include a biotechnology pathway for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in the medical field. We redesigned the role of our guidance counselors in order to more fully assist students and their families through the college application process – including financial aid. We continue to invest in the classes, athletic teams, extra-curricular activities and facility improvements that provide students with the breadth and depth of experiences only offered by a comprehensive high school. The results have been overwhelmingly positive with increases in academic achievement, graduation rates, and the number of students gaining admission to some of the best colleges and universities in the country.
— CHS Principal Alan Tenreiro
Typical Course Sequence Recommended College Ready Pathway First Year Course
Second Year Credits
Course
Third Year Credits
Course
Fourth Year Credits
Course
Credits
English I
1
English 2
1
English 3
1
English 4
1
Physics First
1
Chemistry
1
Biology
1
Elective
1
US History
1
Global Studies/Civics
Social Studies Elective
1
Elective
1
Algebra I
1
Geometry
1
Algebra II
1
Pre Calculus/Math Related
1
World Language
1
World Language
1
PE/Health 11
.5
PE/Health 12
.5
PE/Health 9
.5
PE/Health 10
.5
Elective
2
Elective
2
Elective/Tech
1.5
Elective
1
Elective or Finance
.5
Elective
.5
Total
7
Total
1.5
7
Total
7
Total
7
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CAREER PATHWAYS At CHS, our goal goes beyond the classroom and reaches into the future for our students. We strive to guide each student toward college or career. Through small learning academies and career pathways, we offer our students the ability to specialize in a number of career fields – including law and public safety, business, environmental science, engineering, architecture, entrepreneurship, health careers, and liberal arts. These career learning opportunities are possible as a result of relationships CHS has established with local businesses and community members who provide our students with real world training. Career academies and pathways share many components. They are small learning communities that encompass a broad-based industry area, which includes careers from technical learning through professional levels. They serve to promote student/employer engagement through workplace experience and provide industry certifications (when applicable). Most importantly, they prepare students for post-secondary pursuits, both for college and the workplace. A career academic sequence includes not only exposure to the world of work but also the opportunity to earn a certificate recognized by business and industry. A career academy is flexible, but is structured with a 9-12 grade sequenced, integrated course of study with performance based projects. Employers are engaged in the academy process through mentoring, job shadowing, and participation in advisory meetings. *Bolded courses below required for Certificate of Completion in specific pathway. The Certificate of Completion alone does not equate to a diploma. All graduation requirements must be met. Below are sample schedules, in many cases courses are allowed to be taken out of order.
Law and Public Safety Pathway First Year Course
Second Year Credit #
Course
Third Year Credit #
Course
Fourth Year Credit #
Course
Credit #
English I
1
English 2
1
English 3
1
English 4
1
Algebra 1
1
Geometry
1
Algebra 2
1
Math Related
1
Physics First
1
Chemistry
1
Biology
1
Forensics*
1
US History
1
Global Studies
1
Intro to Crim Justice*
1
Law and Society
1
World Language
1
World Language 2
1
World Language 3
1
Communications
.5
PE/Health 9
.5
PE/Health 10
.5
PE/Health 11
.5
Fitness and Cond*
.5
Computer Apps.
.5
War on Terror
.5
Personal Finance
.5
Psychology*
1
Art 1
.5
Digital Media Lit
.5
Intro to Sociology*
1
Elective
1
Elective
.5
Civics*
.5
Total
7
Total
7
Total
7
Total
7
Pathway Description Law Pathway is offered in conjunction with Roger Williams University. Students may participate in this interdisciplinary program between science and social studies. With successful completion of the Law Pathway, students will receive a certificate of completion. Students may also opt to present a portfolio of their work to a panel of Roger Williams University professors for consideration of up to six transferrable college credits. There is no cost for this program and college credits can be used as students enter Roger Williams or transferred to one of the many colleges or universities that accept Roger Williams University credits.
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Environmental Science Pathway First Year Course
Second Year Credit #
Course
Third Year Credit #
Course
Fourth Year Credit #
Course
Credit #
English I
1
English 2
1
English 3
1
English 4
1
Algebra 1
1
Geometry
1
Algebra 2
1
Math Related
1
Physics First
1
Chemistry*
1
Biology*
1
US History
1
Global Studies
1
SS Elective (s)
1
Oceanography
1
World Language
1
World Language
1
PE/Health 11
.5
PE/Health 12
.5
PE/Health 9
.5
PE/Health 10
.5
Personal Finance
.5
Astronomy
.5
Computer Apps.
.5
Communications
.5
Digital Media Literacy
.5
Elective
2
Art 1
.5
Geology*
.5
Digital Photography
.5
Probability and Stats
1
Elective
.5
Civics
.5
Environmental Sci*
1
Total
7
Total
7
Total
7
Total
7
Pathway Description The Environmental Science Academy is the green pathway that explores the world around us, preparing students to value the responsible development and ethical preservation as it relates to a variety of studies related to the global society.
Business and Entrepreneurship Pathway First Year Course
Second Year Credit #
Course
Third Year Credit #
Course
Fourth Year Credit #
Course
Credit #
English I
1
English 2
1
English 3
1
English 4
1
Algebra 1
1
Geometry
1
Algebra 2
1
Financial Algebra*
1
Physics First
1
Chemistry
1
Biology
1
Retail Merchandising*
1
US History
1
Global Studies
1
Accounting*
1
Networking and Cyber Security*
.5
World Language
1
World Language
1
World Language*
1
Intro to Psychology
1
PE/Health 9
.5
PE/Health 10
.5
PE/Health 11
.5
PE/Health 12
.5
Computer Apps.
.5
Communications
.5
.5
Elective
2
Art 1
.5
Personal Finance*
.5
Elective
.5
Business Management*
.5
Total
7
Total
7
Digital Media Literacy* Hidden Side of Economics*
.5
Civics
.5 Total
7
Total
7
Pathway Description The pathway will help students build a strong knowledge base and develop management skills as they study forms of business ownership, functions of management, budgeting and finance, technology, communications, legislation, leadership and teamwork, marketing, and economics. Students will also study strategies for developing and implementing business plans; structuring the organization; financing the organization; and managing information, operations, marketing and human resources. International business principles are infused. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace.
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Biomedical Pathway First Year Course
Second Year Credit #
Course
Third Year Credit #
Course
Fourth Year Credit #
Course
Credit #
English I
1
English 2
1
English 3
1
English 4
1
Algebra 1
1
Geometry
1
Algebra 2
1
Biomedical Innovation**
1
Physics First
1
Chemistry
1
Biology*
1
Anatomy*
1
US History
1
Global Studies
1
Medical Interventions**
1
Math Related
1
World Language
1
World Language
1
Forensics*
1
PE/Health 9
.5
PE/Health 10
.5
PE/Health 11
.5
PE/Health 12
.5
Computer Apps.
.5
Human Body Systems**
1
Art
.5
Preventative Care*
.5
Principles of Biomedical Science**
1
Civics
.5
Anthropology*
.5
Elective
2
Civics
.5
Total
7
Total
7
Total
7
Total
7
Pathway Description The rigorous and relevant four-course Biomedical Science sequence allows students to investigate the roles of biomedical professionals as they study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. Students engage in activities like investigating the death of a fictional person, learning content in the context of real-world cases. They examine the structures and interactions of human body systems and explore the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease; all while working collaboratively to understand and design solutions to the most pressing health challenges of today and the future. ** Are required for the Biomedical Pathway
Engineering and Architecture Pathway First Year Course
Second Year Credit #
Course
Third Year Credit #
Course
Fourth Year Credit #
Course
Credit #
English I
1
English 2
1
English 3
1
English 4
1
Algebra 1
1
Geometry
1
Algebra 2
1
Math Related
1
Physics First
1
Chemistry
1
Biology
1
CADD 2*
.5
US History
1
Global Studies
1
Discrete Math 1*
.5
Discrete Math 2*
.5
World Language
1
World Language 2
1
Intro to Engineering*
.5
Robotics*
1
PE/Health 9
.5
PE/Health 10
.5
PE/Health 11
.5
PE/Health 12
.5
Computer Apps.
.5
Communications
.5
Physics*
1
3D Design*
.5
Art 1
.5
Digital Media Lit*
.5
CADD 1*
.5
Elective
1
Elective
.5
Computer Engineering*
.5
Civics + elective
1
SS Elective
1
Total
7
Total
7
Total
7
Total
7
Pathway Description Careers in Engineering and Architecture require a high level of competency in math, reading and writing. Future engineers and technologists should study math all four years. In addition, students should have a solid understanding of physics, chemistry and biology. A design process most used by engineering students includes defining a problem, brainstorming, researching, identifying requirements, exploring possibilities, selecting an approach, developing a design proposal, making a model or prototype, testing, refining, making and communicating results. Engineering students conduct research to develop their knowledge base, stimulate creative ideas, and make informed decisions. Designers use an engineer's notebook to chronologically document all aspects of a design project, create sketches to quickly record, communicate and investigate ideas, and apply dimensions to drawings to communicate size information. Engineering students develop models to communicate and evaluate possible solutions, and create mathematical formulas to establish geo-metric and functional relationships within their designs.
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Visual Arts and Design Academy Pathway First Year Course
Second Year Credit #
Course
Third Year Credit #
Course
Fourth Year Credit #
Course
Credit #
English I
1
English 2
1
English 3
1
English 4
1
Algebra 1
1
Geometry
1
Algebra 2
1
Math Related
1
Physics First
1
Chemistry
1
Biology
1
US History
1
Global Studies
1
Art 3*
.5
Art 4*
1
World Language
1
World Language
1
Ceramics 2*
.5
Graphic Design 2*
.5
PE/Health 9
.5
PE/Health 10
.5
PE/Health 11
.5
PE/Health 12
.5
Computer Apps.
.5
Ceramics 1*
.5
Graphic Design 1*
.5
Video Production*
.5
Art 1*
.5
Art 2*
.5
SS Elective + elective
1.5
Electives
1.5
Elective
.5
Civics
.5
Digital Photography*
.5
Total
7
Total
7
Total
7
Total
7
Pathway Description Students in the Fine Arts and Design Academy will grow from a foundational understanding of a variety of media while broadening their artistic perspective. Students will experiment with new applications of mediums and be encouraged to create art that reflects one’s own expression.
Performing Arts Academy Pathway First Year Course
Second Year Credit #
Course
Third Year Credit #
Course
Fourth Year Credit #
Course
Credit #
English I
1
English 2
1
English 3
1
English 4
1
Algebra 1
1
Geometry
1
Algebra 2
1
Math Related
1
Physics First
1
Chemistry
1
Biology
1
*Music Theory AP
1
1
US History
1
Global Studies
1
*Music Theory
.5
* Choose: Chorus or Clef* Band Advanced Acting & elective
1
PE/Health 12
.5
*Percussion, Guitar, Electronic, Piano
.5
Electives
2
World Language
1
World Language
1
* Choose: Chorus or Clef* Band Tech Theatre & elective
PE/Health 9
.5
PE/Health 10
.5
PE/Health 11
.5
Computer Apps.
.5
Choose: Chorus or Clef* Band Drama 2 & elective
Elective
.5
1 SS Elective
1
Civics
.5
Choose: Chorus or Clef* Band Drama 1 & elective Total
1
7
Total
7
*Percussion, Guitar, Electronic, Piano Total
.5 7
Total
7
Pathway Description Students in the Performing Arts Academy will prepare students who have strong personal interest in the arts to successfully pursue higher learning and a profession in an ever-changing world. We will help students discover and develop their unique skills and talents through an intense, integrated arts and academic program with high standards that combines critical thinking and a whole-person developmental approach to learning.
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Technology Pathway First Year Course
Second Year Credit #
Course
Third Year Credit #
Course
Fourth Year Credit #
Course
Credit #
English I
1
English 2
1
English 3
1
English 4
1
Algebra 1
1
Geometry
1
Algebra 2
1
Probability and Stats*
1
Physics First
1
Chemistry
1
Biology
1
Physics*
1
US History
1
Global Studies
1
Computer Engineering*
.5
Mobile Applications*
.5
World Language
1
World Language 2
1
Intro to Engineering*
.5
Robotics*
1
PE/Health 9
.5
PE/Health 10
.5
PE/Health 11
.5
PE/Health 12
.5
Computer Apps.*
.5
Communications
.5
Elective
1
Elective
2
Art 1
.5
Digital Media Lit*
.5
Networking and Cyber Security*
.5
Elective
.5
Civics
.5
SS Elective
1
Total
7
Total
7
Total
7
Total
7
Pathway Description Technology has transformed today’s job market. The technology pathway will expose students to the fundamental skills necessary to be successful in a technology field. Students will gain an understanding of computer programming, how to configure and optimize computer contents, and how to set up and maintain a network. In addition students will be required to work as a collaborative team to design and create solutions to real world problems. The technology pathway will exposes students to a working environment similar to what they will encounter when they enter into a technology field.
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How to read the course description template
There may be two course numbers in the same box. Levels of the same course are denoted by an annotation of the appropriate level in both the course number and title. When a course is offered in multiple levels be sure to select the correct course number.
Course Number
441(H)/ 442
Course titles are attached to their own course number. When listed in this manner an annotation that reflects the appropriate level will be included. Here you will see that the course number listed first matches the title listed first.
Course Title
Several courses are mandatory to meet graduation requirements. When looking at the course type, required will appear for those courses. Additionally courses have been developed to be intervention classes while most of our offerings will fall under elective.
Pre-Calculus (H), Pre-Calculus
Prerequisite
In order to ensure a foundational understanding of content and skill admission to some courses require a prerequisite. Here you will find the prerequisite(s) for each course.
Algebra II
H
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 11-12 This course investigates functions and their applications. Topics include, but are not limited to: trigonometric functions, inverses of functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, sequences and series, and conic sections. There an emphasis on addressing the Common Core Mathematics Standards. A graphing calculator is recommended for this class.
Course Number
445
Course Title
Financial Algebra
Prerequisite
Algebra I
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 10-12 This course shows the applications of Algebra and Statistics by exploring real world topics such as the Stock Market, Banking, Credit Cards and Automotive. Students also participate in a mock job interview project to prepare them for life after High School
When looking at elective numbers a .5 and a 1 will differentiate the length of the class. A 1 credit class will meet for the entirety of the year. A .5 credit class meets for 1 semester. Here you will find if a course is full year or semester long.
Course description will provide you with information about the course. It will include topics and skills that are taught and what learning should be expected by the student. This is an important place for students to look to match interest to course selection.
Prerequisites or the need to have students take courses in sequence result in grade specific courses. Here you will find at what grade a course can be selected.
These codes exist to clearly inform students of course of honors and Advanced Placement offerings.
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CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH Course Number
111(H)/112
Course Title
English 1(H), English 1
Prerequisite
None
H/CP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Required Grade(s) 9 In English 1, students will learn to gather, organize, and analyze textual evidence. The writing program focuses on building evidence based claims and developing complex analysis. Students will strengthen writing skills through revision opportunities. Close examination of novels, short stories, and plays will develop reading skills and reinforce knowledge of literary techniques. Through Socratic Seminar students explore complex and engaging topics to develop discussion skills.
Course Number
121(H)/122
Course Title
English2 (H)/ English 2
Prerequisite
None
H/CP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Required Grade(s) 10 In English 2, students will explore a number of real-world concepts through both non-fiction and fictional texts. Students will gather, organize and analyze textual evidence, write original thesis statements, and improve writing through revision. Grammar, usage and composition training will strengthen writing skills. Written assignments will focus on narrative, informative and analytical essays. Formal and informal oral presentations will strengthen rhetorical skills and vocabulary instruction will prepare students for pre-college testing.
131(H)/132
Course Title
English 3 (H)/ English 3
1 Credit
Course Type
Required
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Course Number
141(H)/142
Course Title
English 4 (H)/ English 4
1 Credit
Course Type
Required
Course Description
Grade(s)
None 11
H/CP
In English 3, students will participate in the close examination of novels, short stories, plays, poems, and nonfictional works. Students will use these works to gather, organize and analyze textual evidence, write original thesis statements, and improve writing through revision. This training, aligned with the Common Core Standards, will strengthen writing skills with written assignments focused on expository, informative and analytical essays. Additionally, students are required to perform speaking and listening tasks in formal and informal settings using evidencebased claims.
Elective Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 12
H/CP
The curriculum for Senior English focuses on the role of the emerging adult in society. The curriculum for this course helps students discover their personal strengths, moral values, and the impact they can make on the world. Many of these issues are addressed in novels, non-fiction essays, short stories and poetry. Classic and modern texts are rotated throughout the curriculum. Students will be exposed to complex literary texts and media evaluating them for purpose, structure and content. Work with writing and oral communication will emphasize the use of contemporary technology for a variety of real life purposes in academia, work, and personal life.
Course Number
143
Course Title
English 4 (H/EEP)
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite Grade(s)
English 3 12
EEP
English 4H/EEP is a Rhode Island College/CHS concurrent enrollment introductory college-level course. This writing intensive course develops a critical understanding of literature as an art form and as the expression of diverse cultural voices. Not intended as a historical survey, this course will study different literary genres, including writing by women, minority, and non-Western authors and may include scholarly and critical essays on literature. Enrollment in a college class while still in high school may set you apart from your peers during the college application process. This is a year-long course. Students will be placed in Honors level (141) class if required enrollment numbers are not met for course number 143.
Course Number
130
Course Title
AP English Literature and Composition
Prerequisite
English 2
AP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 11-12 Advanced Placement English Literature is a college-level, junior course that prepares students to take the AP English Literature and Composition test. The course emphasizes the development of skills in critical reading of literature and in writing about literature and related ideas while also exposing students to opportunities for creative projects and forms of expression. The complete syllabus of this course can be found on the College Board website: http://collegeboard.com. AP Exam is required or credit will not be granted.
140
Course Title
AP English Language and Composition
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
English 3 12
AP
AP English Language and Composition cultivates the varied reading and writing skills that students need for college success. The course guides students in becoming curious, critical, and responsive readers of diverse texts. Emphasis will be given to critical reading, rhetorical analysis, argumentation, and a synthesis of a variety of sources. Reading and writing activities in the course also deepen students’ knowledge and control of formal conventions of written language. The complete syllabus of this course can be found on the College Board website: http://collegeboard.com. AP Exam is required or course credit will not be granted.
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150
Course Title
Film Studies
0.5 Credits
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Prerequisite
None
Grade(s)
11-12
CP
This course is an interdisciplinary course that focuses on the history, theory, and criticism of film. Students will examine cinema as a unique art form with enduring social and cultural significance. This course will enable students to develop a critical appreciation of the cultural meaning of film by studying style, history, and aesthetics as well as its connections to literary works. This course requires written responses to film as well as oral presentations and discussions. This course requires parental approval in the form of a parent permission form due to the mature nature of some films.
Course Number
152
Course Title
Creative Writing
Prerequisite
None
CP
Course Description
Elective Number 0.5 Credits Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-12 This course is designed for students who are serious writers. It provides the students with an educational environment to nurture their talents and enhance specific writing skills in the areas of poetry, the short story, the play, and the novella. Each student will compile a writing portfolio and produce at least one publishable work per quarter. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the publication of the CHS Literary Journal and must submit work for publication at least once each quarter.
Course Number
153
Course Title
Speech and Debate
Prerequisite
None
CP
Course Description
Elective Number 0.5 Credits Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-12 Are you looking for ways to improve confidence and skills for your next classroom presentation? Speech and Debate examines the art of public speaking as students prepare and present a variety of speeches. In addition, argumentation skills will be developed through practice of Parliamentary style of debate. In this semester long course, speaking and listening skills will emerge, giving you the confidence to make your next presentation with ease.
Course Number
161
Course Title
Journalism
Prerequisite
None
CP
Course Description
Elective Number 0.5 Credits Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-12 This semester course introduces students to the exciting world of journalism. Students will explore, think critically, and discuss contemporary media, law, and ethical responsibility issues inherent in the press today. While developing technique and voice as writers by creating original articles, students learn the fundamentals of news, feature, sports/arts/entertainment, and editorial writing. Students will uncover the history of journalism and speculate on the direction that this profession will take in the future.
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
165(H) 0.5 Credits
Course Title Course Type
Communications Elective
Course Title
Writing 104 (H)
Elective Number
0.5 Credits
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
166
H
Prerequisite
None
Grade(s)
11-12
H
This is a college level writing course offered by the University of Rhode Island through Cumberland High School for both elective and college credit. Students are introduced to a number of different genres including written and digital narratives, informational and investigative reports, profiles, and text analyses. Students will work independently and collaboratively to complete a total of 6 writing projects and a final portfolio. This course provides extensive practice in writing effectively, giving peer feedback, reading complex texts, and using informational technologies at the college level. Students are encouraged to revise and publish their work and will leave the course with an impressive portfolio.
Course Number
167
Elective Number Course Description
None 11-12
A recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers reported the top 10 personal qualities and skills that employers seek from college graduates. The number one skill was communication. This course introduces students to the field of communication. The goal is for students to develop a practical understanding of communication - to recognize/understand the many variables that impact how/why we communicate, as well as to promote the development of skills in a variety of communication contexts, including interpersonal, intercultural, and within groups. At the conclusion of this course, students will be more competent/confident, communicators, and thus, better prepared for their future academic, career, and personal endeavors.
Course Number
Course Title
Literacy 1
Course Type
Intervention
Prerequisite Grade(s)
PLP 9-10
CP
This course provides instruction in basic language skills; integrating reading, writing, speaking and listening. Emphasis will be placed on the progress of individual students. Content will include vocabulary building, improving spelling and grammar, developing writing and composition skills, reading silently and/or aloud, and improving listening and comprehension abilities. Entrance into Literacy is based on current Rhode Island literacy guidelines. Students scoring below the 30th percentile on the STAR reading assessment will be placed in Literacy.
Course Number Elective Number Course Description
Prerequisite Grade(s)
168
Course Title
Literacy 2
Course Type
Intervention
Prerequisite Grade(s)
PLP 11-12
CP
This course is a continuation of Literacy 1 for students who need additional support in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Emphasis will be placed on the progress of individual students. Content will include vocabulary building, improving spelling and grammar, developing writing and composition skills, reading silently and/or aloud, and improving listening and comprehension abilities. Entrance into Literacy is based on current Rhode Island literacy guidelines. Students scoring below the 30th percentile on the STAR reading assessment will be placed in Literacy.
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Course Number
Course Description
Elective Number
169
Course Title
Reading Intensive
Course Type
Intervention
Prerequisite Grade(s)
PLP 9-12
CP
This is pull-out phonics based intervention course for TIER 3 students who are in need of decoding instruction. The focus of this class is on decoding and fluency. Students use the Corrective Reading Program which is a researched based phonics program to enhance decoding strategies and refine wordattack skills by introducing new words and promoting word discrimination. Students build fluency and comprehension by reading stories of increasing length and difficulty. Students are graded based on ability, participation and effort. Students that are in the 10th percentile and below and show a need in the areas of phonological awareness, phonics and word recognition, and fluency will be placed into this course.
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CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
SOCIAL STUDIES
Course Description
Course Number
Course Description
Credits
Course Description
Credits
Course Description
Prerequisite
None
H/CP
231(H)/232
Course Title
Global Studies(H), Global Studies
1 Credit
Course Type
Required
Prerequisite
None
Grade(s)
10-11
H/CP
246
Course Title
Civics
0.5 Credits
Course Type
Required
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
This course concentrates on the history and basic concepts of American Constitutional democracy. Students will explore the origins and principles of government as they relate to the local, state, and federal levels. There will be a strong focus on the origins of our democratic ideals of liberty, equality and justice. Additionally, they will explore the basic principles of government intended to protect each individual’s rights. Students will also learn about civil rights and freedoms, how new laws are created, and the basic political, and social responsibilities of citizenship. May be used to satisfy state civics course graduation requirement.
Course Number
203
Course Title
AP U.S. Government and Politics
Prerequisite
None
AP
Credits 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 10-12 AP Government and Politics: U.S. is a challenging course, designed to be the equivalent of a freshman college course in a high school setting. It is a year-long survey of American Government from the creation of the Republic to the present. Special emphasis is placed on the institutions of American government, civil rights and liberties, as well as the implementation of public policy. Students are encouraged to become active participants in the democratic process. AP Exam is required or no credit will be granted for course.
Course Number Credits Course Description
United States History(H), US History
Introduction to the phenomenon of globalization and the broad range of cultural, economic, political, and social issues confronting globalized world today. The course includes but is not limited to the study of nations across the continents and the positive/negative impact of globalization on individuals, businesses and countries. In order to demonstrate proficiency in these areas students will submit summative work that includes map skills, explanatory/argumentative essays, country profiles, timelines, conflict resolution, population graphs and be able to evaluate different governmental systems.
Course Number
213
Course Title
AP United States History
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
AP
AP U.S. History focuses on the development of historical thinking skills (chronological reasoning, comparing/contextualizing, crafting historical arguments using historical evidence, and interpreting/synthesizing historical narrative) and an understanding of content organized around seven themes, such as identity, peopling, and America in the world. In line with collegiate level U.S. history courses’, there is an increased focus on early and recent American history. It also allows teachers flexibility across nine different periods of U.S. history to teach topics of their choice in depth. AP Exam is required or credit will not be granted for the course.
Course Number Credits Course Description
Course Title
Credits 1 Credit Course Type Required Grade(s) 9 This class emphasizes the birth of modern America, the rise of the United States as a world power, and interactions between various social and ethnic groups of Americans. The course will begin in the Reconstruction Era and progress through present day. Topics will include immigration, the World Wars, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement among other inspiring and controversial subjects.
Course Number
240
Course Title
AP European History
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite
None
Grade(s)
10-12
AP
AP European History is a year-long survey of European history from the Renaissance to the present that introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of AP European History are to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history, (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, and (c) an ability to express historical understanding in writing. AP Exam is required or credit will not be granted for course.
Course Number
Course Description
211(H)/212
241(H)
Course Title
Western Civilization (H)
Prerequisite
None
H
Credits 1 Credits Course Type Elective Grade(s) 10-12 This course continues the interdisciplinary approach. Special emphasis is given to particular periods or areas of World Civilization through in-depth study of these selected topics including the Ancient Greeks through modern times. This program seeks to create an understanding of the different cultures of our world as well as their historical and environmental background. Students who enroll in EEP Western Civilization see page 23 for more details about the program.
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Course Description
Course Number
Course Description Course Description
Credits
Course Description
None
CP
244
Course Title
Western Civilization – Modern Civilizations
Prerequisite
None
CP
253
Course Title
The Hidden Side of Economics
0.5 Credits
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite
None
Grade(s)
11-12
H
262(H)/264
Course Title
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Prerequisite
None
H
Credits 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 11-12 This course introduces the many concepts unique to our Criminal Justice System, specifically in relation to the courts, corrections and policing. Adult and Juvenile law will be compared and contrasted through the examination of theories of law; criminal processes, criminal causation, vicarious liability, inchoate crime, criminal defenses, substantive crimes against persons, crimes against property, and the federal and Rhode Island court structure. This course is part of the Law Pathway but may be taken by students not in that program.
Course Number Credits Course Description
Prerequisite
From American economist Jeffrey David Sachs on how traditional economics is taught in the classroom: “What I had learned in the classroom was such a small part of what one needs to understand to be able to apply tools of economics effectively. What we can learn from theory and from models and from econometrics is very useful. But if it’s done divorced from practice I think it is almost inevitably, profoundly misleading.” The objective of this course is to take economic theories/principles and by utilizing real-world examples demonstrate how they are applied in everyday situations.
Course Number
266(H)/267
Course Title
Law and Society
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite
None
Grade(s)
11-12
H
This course connects the government, the American legal system, and American society. Students will develop an understanding of the historical/social foundation of law, legal ethics, and the social responsibility of law. Students will also examine judicial interpretations of various civil rights and liberties such as freedom of speech, assembly, and expression; the rights of the accused; civil rights at school and in the workplace; and the rights of minority groups and women. Additionally, there will be a concentration in Torts, as well as Family, Business and Employment Law. This course is part of the Law Pathway but may be taken by students not in that program.
Course Number Credits Course Description
Western Civilization – Ancient Civilizations
Credits 0.5 Credits Course Type Elective Grade(s) 10-12 History teaches us who we are by teaching us how we got here. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to provide the student with the necessary information to understand the evolution of Western Civilization. In this course students will explore the origins and development of what is known as Western Civilization, from the Renaissance up through the Modern Era. This program seeks to create an understanding of the different cultures of our world as well as their historical and environmental background.
Course Number
273
Course Title
Introduction to Psychology
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite
None
Grade(s)
11-12
CP
Psychology introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of behavior and mental processes with a focus on topics that include the history of psychology, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, motivation, emotion, consciousness, learning, cognition, developmental psychology, personality, individual differences, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and treatment. How do people perceive the world around them? How do people handle stress? Why do people act differently in crowds? Why can’t I remember where I put my keys? All of these questions and more will be answered in the course.
Course Number Credits Course Description
Course Title
Credits 0.5 Credits Course Type Elective Grade(s) 10-12 History teaches us who we are by teaching us how we got here. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to provide the student with the necessary information to understand the evolution of Western Civilization. In this course students will explore the origins and development of what is known as Western Civilization, from its ancient beginnings up to the era of the Renaissance. This program seeks to create an understanding of the different cultures of our world as well as their historical and environmental background.
Course Number
275
Course Title
AP Psychology
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite
None
Grade(s)
11-12
AP
AP Psychology introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of behavior and mental processes with a focus on topics that include the history of psychology, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, motivation, emotion, consciousness, learning, cognition, developmental psychology, personality, individual differences, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and treatment. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills and writing skills and students are expected to engage in classroom dialogue to gain a deeper understanding of course material. The AP Exam is required or credit will not be granted for the course.
Course Number
Course Description
243
278(H), 277
Course Title
Intro to Sociology(H)/Intro to Sociology
Prerequisite
None
H/CP
Credits 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 11-12 This course is a survey of the discipline of sociology. Topics will include sociological theory, methods, and selected substantive areas such as the definition, identification, and explanation of culture, socialization, social interaction, groups, and social organizations as basic building blocks of society and social experience. Stu-dents will apply this knowledge in explaining why people conform to or deviate from societal expectations. Students will identify and interpret the impact of basic demographic trends in society and discuss mechanisms of social change. This course is part of the Law Pathway but may be taken by students not in that pro-gram as well.
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Course Number
Course Description
Credits
Course Description
Credits
Course Description
Credits
Course Description
Credits
Prerequisite
None
Grade(s)
10-12
H
288
Course Title
War on Terror
0.5 Credits
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
289
Course Title
Military History
0.5 Credits
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
294
Course Title
Anthropology
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite
None
Grade(s)
11-12
H
Anthropology is the study of mankind, both past and present, and how we are innately alike and how we are different. This course will follow the progression of human development from the emergence of primitive man through the divergence of various cultures that exist today. Students will investigate major themes in anthropology including evolution, primate culture, archaeology, language, religion, magic, and social norms. Students will also conduct in-depth case studies of unfamiliar cultures to explore why/how humans relate with one another. The purpose of this course is to help students investigate/discover why humans are the way they are and why they behave the way they do.
Course Number Credits Course Description
Elective
This course is a survey of military history and the interaction between the military and society. The course will study the interrelationships of warfare, technology, and society in American and World History. The course will focus on such questions as how changing styles of warfare and the changes in military technology have impacted states and society. It will also investigate how political and societal changes have influenced the nature of warfare in the modern world, as well as the real world ramifications of the use of military force.
Course Number
295
Course Title
AP Comparative Government and Politics
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite Grade(s)
U.S. History 11-12
AP
AP Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study government and politics in a variety of country settings. The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, to show available institutional alternatives, to explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate to students the importance of global political and economic changes. Six countries form the core of the AP Comparative Government and Politics course: China, Great Britain, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia and Iran. AP Exam is required or no credit will be granted for the course.
Course Number Credits Course Description
Holocaust Studies
This course is based on the events in the world related to the “War on Terror.” Students will focus on curriculum materials and ideas that connect the content of the classroom to the headlines in the news. Topics cover a range of foreign policy and international issues with the underlying theme dealing with the “War on Terror.” This course invites students to explore various policy options on the question of how the United States should respond to terrorism. By using primary sources students will develop their own viewpoints and perspectives. Included in the course will be important questions and debate concerning America's role in the world today.
Course Number
296
Course Title
AP Human Geography
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite Grade(s)
U.S. History 10-12
AP
The AP Human Geography course emphasizes the importance of geography as a field of inquiry. The subject matter covered in this course naturally demands higher order thinking and problem solving about the patterns and process that have shaped human knowledge of, use of, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Furthermore, students will be familiarized with the importance of spatial organization (the location of places, people, and events; environmental relationships; and interconnections between places and across landscapes). AP Exam is required or no credit will be granted for second semester.
Course Number Credits Course Description
Course Title Course Type
Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and author famously said, “For the dead and the living, we must bear witness.” In just twelve years the world experienced man’s inhumanity to man in a way never seen before or since. This course focuses on that event, the Holocaust, from 1933 to 1945, when six million Jewish people and five million others in Europe were murdered at the hands of the Nazis. Through a rigorous, in-depth analysis of scholarly nonfiction, photographs, film footage, diaries, letters, and news sources, students will gain an understanding of the pre-conditions of Europe that led to the Nazis’ ascension to power and how they were able to put their ideology into action in what came to be known as the Final Solution to the Jewish Question.
Course Number
298 1 Credit
Course Title Course Type
AP Macroeconomics Elective
Prerequisite Grade(s)
U.S. History 11-12
AP
This course prepares students for the AP Microeconomic Exams. The purpose of the AP course in microeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets and the study of national income and pricelevel determination, and also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. AP Exam is required or credit will not be granted for course.
Course Number Credits Course Description
287 0.5 Credits
299
Course Title
AP Microeconomics
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite Grade(s)
U.S. History 11-12
AP
This course prepares students for both the AP Macroeconomic Exams. The purpose of the AP course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination, and also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. AP Exam is required or credit will not be granted for course.
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CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
WORLD LANGUAGE 340
Course Title
French Language AP
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number
Course Title
Spanish Language AP
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
390
Course Title
Level I French
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
303
343
Course Title
Level I Portuguese
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
AP
Prerequisite Grade(s)
3 yrs. language 11-12
AP
Prerequisite
none
Grade(s)
9-11
CP
Where will learning a foreign language take you? Whichever pathway students choose, world languages give them a great edge in the world. The introductory courses of language study are exciting opportunities for students to begin communicating about themselves and others. Students will have the opportunity to improve and practice their speaking, listening, reading and writing in the target language. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
Prerequisite
none
Grade(s)
9-11
CP
Where will learning a foreign language take you? Whichever pathway students choose, world languages give them a great edge in the world. The introductory courses of language study are exciting opportunities for students to begin communicating about themselves and others. Students will have the opportunity to improve and practice their speaking, listening, reading and writing in the target language. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
311
Course Title
Level II French II (H)
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
11-12
College credit is available for successful completion of AP exams. These courses follow the College Board curricula and National Standards for Foreign Language Learning to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement examinations in French or Spanish. AP Exam is required or credit will not be granted for course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 3 or placement exam.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
French 1 9-12
H
Open more doors for yourself by continuing to study a world language! In the second year of language studies, students will continue to develop their language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students learn to function in real-life situations, using more complex sentences and language structures. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 1 or placement exam. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
312
Course Title
Level II French II
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Grade(s)
3 yrs. language
College credit is available for successful completion of AP exams. These courses follow the College Board curricula and National Standards for Foreign Language Learning to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement examinations in French or Spanish. AP Exam is required or credit will not be granted for course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 3 or placement exam.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
French I 9-12
CP
Open more doors for yourself by continuing to study a world language! In the second year of language studies, students will continue to develop their language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students learn to function in real-life situations, using more complex sentences and language structures. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 1 or placement exam. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
363
Course Title
Level I Spanish
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite
none
Grade(s)
9-12
CP
Where will learning a foreign language take you? Whichever pathway students choose, world languages give them a great edge in the world. The introductory courses of language study are exciting opportunities for students to begin communicating about themselves and others. Students will have the opportunity to improve and practice their speaking, listening, reading and writing in the target language. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
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345
Course Title
Level II Portuguese II (H)
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Course Title
Level II Portuguese II
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
346
Course Title
Level II Spanish II (H)
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
371
Course Title
Level II Spanish II
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
372
H
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Portuguese I 9-12
CP
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Spanish 1 9-12
H
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Spanish 1 9-12
CP
Open more doors for yourself by continuing to study a world language! In the second year of language studies, students will continue to develop their language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students learn to function in real-life situations, using more complex sentences and language structures. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 1 or placement exam. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
320(EEP) 321(H)
Course Title
Level III French III (EEP or H)
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
9-12
Open more doors for yourself by continuing to study a world language! In the second year of language studies, students will continue to develop their language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students learn to function in real-life situations, using more complex sentences and language structures. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 1 or placement exam. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
French II 10-12
EEP/H
Where will learning a foreign language take you? Whichever pathway students choose, world languages give them a great edge in the world. The introductory courses of language study are exciting opportunities for students to begin communicating about themselves and others. Students will have the opportunity to improve and practice their speaking, listening, reading and writing in the target language. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
322
Course Title
Level III French III
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Portuguese I
Open more doors for yourself by continuing to study a world language! In the second year of language studies, students will continue to develop their language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students learn to function in real-life situations, using more complex sentences and language structures. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 1 or placement exam. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
French II 10-12
CP
Where will learning a foreign language take you? Whichever pathway students choose, world languages give them a great edge in the world. The introductory courses of language study are exciting opportunities for students to begin communicating about themselves and others. Students will have the opportunity to improve and practice their speaking, listening, reading and writing in the target language. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
351
Course Title
Level III Portuguese III (H)
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Grade(s)
Open more doors for yourself by continuing to study a world language! In the second year of language studies, students will continue to develop their language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students learn to function in real-life situations, using more complex sentences and language structures. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 1 or placement exam. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Portuguese II 10-12
H
Where will learning a foreign language take you? Whichever pathway students choose, world languages give them a great edge in the world. The introductory courses of language study are exciting opportunities for students to begin communicating about themselves and others. Students will have the opportunity to improve and practice their speaking, listening, reading and writing in the target language. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
352
Course Title
Level III Portuguese III
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Portuguese II 10-12
CP
Where will learning a foreign language take you? Whichever pathway students choose, world languages give them a great edge in the world. The introductory courses of language study are exciting opportunities for students to begin communicating about themselves and others. Students will have the opportunity to improve and practice their speaking, listening, reading and writing in the target language. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
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380 (EEP), 381(H)
Course Title
Level III Spanish III (EEP or H)
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Course Title
Level III Spanish III
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
382
Course Description
Elective Number
331(EEP) 332(H)
Course Title
Level IV French IV (EEP or H)
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
355
Course Title
Level IV Portuguese IV (4)
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
10-12
EEP/H
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Spanish II 10-12
CP
Prerequisite Grade(s)
French III 11-12
EEP/H
Do you want to have an edge in college or your career? Take our fourth language course! Strive toward language proficiency that will allow them to communicate with native speakers on a variety of topics and meet the daily challenges of life in another country. Understanding of the target language culture is strengthened through the use of literary texts, films, and Internet activities. Interested in earning college credit, there are EEP opportunities at this level. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 3 or placement exam.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
H
Portuguese III 11-12
Do you want to have an edge in college or your career? Take our fourth language course! Strive toward language proficiency that will allow them to communicate with native speakers on a variety of topics and meet the daily challenges of life in another country. Understanding of the target language culture is strengthened through the use of literary texts, films, and Internet activities. Interested in earning college credit, there are EEP opportunities at this level. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 3 or placement exam.
Course Number
392
Course Title
Level IV Spanish IV (H)
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Spanish II
Where will learning a foreign language take you? Whichever pathway students choose, world languages give them a great edge in the world. The introductory courses of language study are exciting opportunities for students to begin communicating about themselves and others. Students will have the opportunity to improve and practice their speaking, listening, reading and writing in the target language. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
H
Spanish III 11-12
Do you want to have an edge in college or your career? Take our fourth language course! Strive toward language proficiency that will allow them to communicate with native speakers on a variety of topics and meet the daily challenges of life in another country. Understanding of the target language culture is strengthened through the use of literary texts, films, and Internet activities. Interested in earning college credit, there are EEP opportunities at this level. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 3 or placement exam.
Course Number
384
Course Title
Spanish Through Literature I
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Grade(s)
Where will learning a foreign language take you? Whichever pathway students choose, world languages give them a great edge in the world. The introductory courses of language study are exciting opportunities for students to begin communicating about themselves and others. Students will have the opportunity to improve and practice their speaking, listening, reading and writing in the target language. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Heritage Spkr 9
CP
¿Ya hablas español? Be introduced to modern Hispanic literature through a wide variety of selections, this course aims to instill in students a love of literature while aiding them in their desire for self-expression. Gain greater competence not only in the Spanish language and literature, but also in social, environmental, and cultural issues. Be actively engaged in the sustained use of the target language in a total immersion environment.
Course Number
385
Course Title
Spanish Through Literature II
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Heritage Spkr 10
CP
¿Ya hablas español? Be introduced to modern Hispanic literature through a wide variety of selections, this course aims to instill in students a love of literature while aiding them in their desire for self-expression. Gain greater competence not only in the Spanish language and literature, but also in social, environmental, and cultural issues. Be actively engaged in the sustained use of the target language in a total immersion environment.
Course Number
386
Course Title
Spanish Through Literature III
Prerequisite
Heritage Spkr
CP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 11 ¿Ya hablas español? Be introduced to modern Hispanic literature through a wide variety of selections, this course aims to instill in students a love of
literature while aiding them in their desire for self-expression. Gain greater competence not only in the Spanish language and literature, but also in social, environmental, and cultural issues. Be actively engaged in the sustained use of the target language in a total immersion environment.
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387
Course Title
Spanish Through Literature IV
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Heritage Spkr 12
CP
¿Ya hablas español? Be introduced to modern Hispanic literature through a wide variety of selections, this course aims to instill in students a love of literature while aiding them in their desire for self-expression. Gain greater competence not only in the Spanish language and literature, but also in social, environmental, and cultural issues. Be actively engaged in the sustained use of the target language in a total immersion environment.
WORLD LANGUAGES Considerations For non-native/heritage speakers a sequential curriculum is offered in French, Spanish and Portuguese. Most students will begin their study of French, Spanish or Portuguese at the introductory level. Upon request, students wishing to begin at a more advanced level will be tested. For native/heritage speakers of Spanish, a series of classes highlighting Hispanic literature are being offered. The Language Laboratory The primary objectives of any language course are: listening, speaking, reading, and writing the language. Due to the complexity of the understanding and speaking skills, additional aural/oral practice in the language laboratory is an integral and indispensable part of any language learning situation. The use of the language laboratory exposes the student to a variety of native speakers, allows for individual practice and provides opportunities for intrapersonal communication. Travel Opportunities The Department of World Languages strives to provide meaningful cultural opportunities for its students. These extra-curricular visits to France, Spain and Portugal have been very successful experiences for students who participated in the visits. We feel that these kinds of experiences help our students become life-long language learners. Trips are scheduled during April vacation so that our students do not lose valuable class time. Protocol for Skipping Levels in World Language For students interested in skipping a level in a World Language class, students will need to successfully complete the level appropriate final exam for the course intended to be skipped. An example of this might be a middle school student wishing to begin grade 9 in a level 2 course. This student would then take the level 1 exam. For incoming grade 9 students: Students can choose to take an exam placement test. The exam will be administered by the Cumberland High School Unified Arts Interdisciplinary Coordinator or a World Language Department member at the end of the school year at the middle school. Transfer Students: Students will be placed in the same level class they were currently in. Placement will be based upon the student’s transcript, but students can request to take the test to be placed in a higher level. Transfer students requesting to skip a level will be tested at Cumberland High School, upon their arrival, in the guidance office or IC office.
Heritage Students (students who are bilingual and/or exposed to a language other than English): Students will complete the proficiency piece of the exam first, to decide which level exam to administer. The exam will consist of both the writing proficiency piece and the multiple choice grammar portion of the high school exam. The exams will be scored by a member of the Cumberland High School World Language Department. Students who demonstrate proficiency (a 3 or better) will be considered for placement at the next level. Only upon successful completion of the exam, will the student be placed into the next language level.
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CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
MATH Course Number
411(H)/412
Course Title
Algebra I (H), Algebra I
Prerequisite
None
H/CP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Required Grade(s) 9 This course includes the topics of algebraic properties, linear equations, slope, factoring, simplifying algebraic expressions, as well as some introductory probability and statistics. In addition to these topics considerable amount of time will be spent on developing mathematical communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. There is an emphasis on addressing the Common Core Standards.
Course Number
419
Course Title
Numeracy - Algebra
Prerequisite
PNP or CHS requirement
CP
Course Description
Elective Number .5 Credit Course Type Intervention Grade(s) 9-12 This course focuses on improving student automaticity and fluency through screening, progress monitoring and providing targeted individualized instructional planning in the areas of Algebra, Functions, Modeling, Geometry and Statistics and Probability so that students may improve their proficiency in reaching the Common Core State Standards in math.
Course Number
420
Course Title
Numeracy - Geometry
Prerequisite
PNP or CHS requirement
CP
Course Description
Elective Number .5 Credit Course Type Intervention Grade(s) 9-12 This course focuses on improving student automaticity and fluency through screening, progress monitoring and providing targeted individualized instructional planning in the areas of Algebra, Functions, Modeling, Geometry and Statistics and Probability so that students may improve their proficiency in reaching the Common Core State Standards in math.
Course Number
421(H)/422
Course Title
Geometry (H), Geometry
Prerequisite
None
H/CP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Required Grade(s) 9-10 This course focuses on the Common Core standards. Topics include congruence, similarity, triangles, polygons, circles, area, and volume. In addition to these topics considerable amount of time will be spent on developing mathematical communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
Course Number
431(H)/432
Course Title
Algebra II(H), Algebra II
Prerequisite
Algebra I
H/CP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Required Grade(s) 10-12 This second year algebra course studies the following concepts in depth: complex numbers, factoring, probability and the study of functions which include quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic. There is an emphasis on addressing the Common Core Mathematics Standards. A graphing calculator is suggested for this class but not mandatory.
Course Number
441(H)/ 442
Course Title
Pre-Calculus (H), Pre-Calculus
Prerequisite
Algebra II
H/CP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 11-12 This course investigates functions and their applications. Topics include, but are not limited to: trigonometric functions, inverses of functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, sequences and series, and conic sections. There an emphasis on addressing the Common Core Mathematics Standards. A graphing calculator is recommended for this class.
Course Number
445
Course Title
Financial Algebra
Prerequisite
Algebra I
CP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 10-12 This course shows the applications of Algebra and Statistics by exploring real world topics such as the Stock Market, Banking, Credit Cards and Automotive. Students also participate in a mock job interview project to prepare them for life after High School
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Course Number
457
Course Title
Probability and Statistic
Prerequisite
Algebra I
CP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 10-12 This course will expose students to the concepts of probability and statistics through classroom based projects, hands on activities and through the use of the TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator.
460
Course Title
AP Calculus AB/ EEP
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Pre-calculus 12
AP/EEP
Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus follows the curricula set forth by the College Board to prepare students and is demanding in terms of both academics and time. This course includes such topics as limits, velocity and rates, derivatives, differentials, integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions, applications of the derivative and definite integral, and, if time allows, an introduction to hyperbolic functions. A graphing calculator is required to complete this course. In addition, the AP Exam is required and/or Completion of EEP requirements otherwise no credit will be granted for the course.
H
Course Description
Course Number 462 Course Title Calculus Prerequisite Pre-Calculus Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 12 This course covers analysis of graphs, limits and continuity, derivatives, applications of derivatives, differentials, and integrals. Students will make connections to real world applications and prepare for college level calculus. A graphing calculator is recommended for this course.
Course Number
463
Course Title
Discrete Math I
Prerequisite
Algebra II
CP
Course Description
Elective Number .5 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 11-12 This course explores number bases, modular math, cryptography, primes and divisibility, and set theory. Students will be exposed to these concepts through classroom-based projects, hands-on activities, applications of/to technology, and traditional written assignments.
Course Number
464
Course Title
Discrete Math II
Prerequisite
Algebra II
CP
Course Description
Elective Number .5 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 11-12 This course explores Venn diagrams, Pascal's triangle, logic and circuit theory, the Fibonacci sequence, map theory, and game theory. Students will be exposed to these concepts through classroom-based projects, hands-on activities, applications of/to technology, and traditional written assignments.
Course Number
468
Course Title
AP Statistics
Prerequisite
Pre-Calculus
469
Course Title
Transition Algebra
Prerequisite
Algebra I
Course Description
AP/EEP Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 12 Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics follows the curricula set forth by the College Board and is demanding in terms of both academics and time. This course involves the in-depth exploratory analysis of data using graphical and numerical techniques such as planning a study for data collection, analysis, conjecture and inference, probability theory, and statistical inference. A graphing calculator is required for this class. In addition, the AP Exam is required and/or Completion of EEP requirements otherwise no credit will be granted for the course. Course Number
CP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 11-12 This course is designed for students who have completed Geometry but are not quite ready for Algebra 2. The course focuses on improving the Mathematical foundations of students through practical applications and the use of technology, and serves as a bridge to higher level Mathematics. INTERVENTION COURSE.
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CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
SCIENCE 504 (H)/ 505
Course Title
Physics First
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Required
Course Description
Course Number
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Description
520(Pre-AP)/521(H)/522
Course Title Course
Chemistry
501(H)/502
Course Title
Biology
1 Credit
Course Type
Required
Course Description
Prerequisite
Pre-AP/H/CP
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None
11
H/CP
In this course student's develop an understanding of key concepts that will help them make sense of life science. The ideas are built upon students' science understanding from earlier grades. Topics covered will include Molecules to Organisms, Ecosystems, Heredity and Biological Evolution.
Course Number
510 and 510L
Course Title
Biology II and lab
Elective Number
2 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Biology
12
AP
AP Biology follows the curricula set forth by the College Board to prepare students to take the AP Biology Examination. The course is designed as a first year college course topics will include: biologically important molecules, cellular structure and function, Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, plant and animal physiology, and ecology. During the lab investigations, students will: generate questions for investigation, choose which variables to investigate design and conduct experiments, collect, analyze, interpret, and display data. To be successful, students must be highly motivated and willing to devote a significant amount of time to biology work. AP Exam required or no credit will be granted for course.
Course Number
530 and 530L
Course Title
Chemistry II and lab
Elective Number
2 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Chemistry, Enrollment in 530L
11-12
AP
AP Chemistry follows the curricula set forth by the College Board to prepare students to take the AP Chemistry Examination. The course is designed as a first year college course. To be successful, students must be highly motivated and willing to devote a significant amount of time to chemistry work. The laboratory program will challenge every student’s ability to: design and carry out experiments that answer questions, manipulate data acquired during an experiment, think analytically, understand problems expressed as experimental questions, make conclusions, evaluate the quality and validity of such conclusions, and propose further questions for study. AP Exam is required or credit will not be granted for course.
Course Number
541 (H)
Course Title
Physics
Prerequisite
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Grade(s)
Course Description
Algebra 1
laboratory activities are an integral part of the course. Students can also choose the Pre-AP course designed to prepare a student with a strong science background for Advanced Placement Chemistry.
Course Number
Physics First, Chemistry
11-12
H
Students explore concepts in physics to help them to understand the physical phenomena we experience every day. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: Newton’s Laws, velocity, motion, magnetism, optics, electricity, work, forces, motion, momentum, power, waves, sound, energy, earthquakes, geology, and space. Computer-based and traditional laboratory activities are an integral part of the course.
Course Number
550 and 550L
Course Title
AP Physics I and lab
Elective Number
2 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
H/CP
9
Required Grade(s) 10 Type which characterize the properties of matter and how it reacts. Computer based and traditional Students explore the fundamental principles of chemistry
Elective Number
Course Description
Grade(s)
None
This science course will introduce students to biological, chemical and physical aspects of our natural world. Through experimentation students will explore the foundations of physics, chemistry and biology. Topics covered will include measurement, force and motion, forms of energy, chemistry of matter, the earth’s structure, the universe, simple machines, waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, light and optics
Course Number
Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Physics, Enrollment in 550L
11-12
AP
Students will be prepared to take the AP Physics B exam. The course is designed as a first year college course and demanding in terms of both academics and time. Topics will include, but are not limited to, rotation, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, atomic theory, and relativity. Laboratory activities are included in the course. To be successful, students must be highly motivated and willing to devote a significant amount of time to physics work. AP Exam is required or credit will not be granted for course.
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555
Course Title
Oceanography
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Grade(s)
Course Number
570
Course Title
Astronomy
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Course Title
Geology
Prerequisite
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Grade(s)
Course Description
571
Course Title
Anatomy and Physiology
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
581
Algebra I 9-12
CP
None 9-12
CP
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Chemistry, Biology
11-12
H
This course is designed to be an advance study of the human body for students with an interest in pursuing a career in a health-related field; especially those students who plan to study medicine, nursing, physical therapy, and athletic training. Each body system will be surveyed with an emphasis on the anatomy and the physiology of the organs. The course examines the body system through homeostasis, anatomical and physiological disorders, medical diagnosis and treatment, modern imaging techniques, and histology.
Course Number
590
Course Title
AP Environmental Science
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
CP
This is an elective course for all students who have an interest in the study of rocks and the physical world around them. Driven by student interest, the class is largely based in hands-on activities and project-based learning. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the structure of the earth, formation of rocks, geologic history, plate tectonics, volcanism, and earthquakes.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Chemistry, Biology
11-12
AP
The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. AP Exam is required or credit will not be granted for course. AP Exam is required or credit will not be granted for course.
Course Number
591
Course Title
Environmental Science
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
9-12
This is an elective course for all junior and senior students who have an interest in astronomy. Topics include an overview of the universe, stars and galaxies, the moon and planets, and the earth’s motions. Students should be prepared to do extensive reading and writing assignments.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Chemistry, Biology
11-12
CP
This course is intended for juniors and seniors who have an interest in environmental and social issues or who have an interest in a career in this field. Topics include basic ecology, energy, biodiversity, habitats, ecosystems, pollution, deforestation, and pest control, conservation of natural resources, populations, species endangerment, and extinction. Students will participate in the Blackstone Valley Watershed testing program as well as in other related laboratory experiences.
Course Number
595
Course Title
Forensics
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
None
The course will examine the following principles, Earth has one big ocean with many features; the ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of Earth; the ocean is a major influence on weather and climate; the ocean makes Earth habitable; the ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems; the ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected; the ocean is largely unexplored.
Elective Number Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Physics First, Chemistry, Biology
11-12
CP
This is an elective course for students who are interested in exploring the science behind forensic investigations and solving crimes. Based largely in laboratory activities, students investigate numerous topics that include, but are not limited to, time-of-death estimation, fingerprinting techniques, DNA, analysis of trace evidence, and serology. The course culminates with staged crime scenes where students must apply their knowledge of forensic analysis to solve crimes.
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New Science Pathway for incoming Class of 2018 and Beyond!
Biomedical Sciences The rigorous and relevant four-course Biomedical Science sequence allows students to investigate the roles of biomedical professionals as they study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. Students engage in activities like investigating the death of a fictional person, learning content in the context of real-world cases. They examine the structures and interactions of human body systems and explore the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases; all while working collaboratively to understand and design solutions to the most pressing health challenges of today and the future. Each course in the Biomedical Science sequence builds on the skills and knowledge students gain in the pre-ceding courses. Three Biomedical Science foundation courses within a period of three academic years will be offered
Foundation Courses CURRENT COURSE OFFERINGS Course Number
560
Course Title
Principles of Biomedical Sciences
Prerequisite
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-10 In the introductory course of the Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems.
Course Number
561
Course Title
Human Body Systems
Prerequisite
Principles of Bio Sciences
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 10-11 Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal Mani-ken®; use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration; and take on the roles of biomedical professionals to solve real-world medical cases.
FUTURE COURSE OFFERINGS Course Number
TBD
Course Title
Medical Interventions
Prerequisite
Course Description
Elective Number Course Type Elective Grade(s) Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students explore how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.
Course Number
TBD
Course Title
Biomedical Innovation
Prerequisite
Course Description
Elective Number Course Type Elective Grade(s) In the final course of the Biomedical Science sequence, students build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century. Students address topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology. They have the opportunity to work on an independent design project with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, or research institution.
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CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
BUSINESS Course Number
606
Course Title
Personal Finance
Prerequisite
None
CP
Course Description
Elective Number .5 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-12 Do you want to be financially successful? Taking a class in personal finance is the first step to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for financial well-being. Financial responsibility and decision making, income and careers, planning and money management, credit and debt, savings, investments, and financial services are some of the areas explored as you develop financial literacy skills.
Course Number
607
Course Title
Accounting
Prerequisite
None
CP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-12 Does a career in accounting interest you? Develop knowledge and skills in introductory accounting theory and explore the career opportunities available in this field. Topics include the accounting equation, debits and credits, accounting cycle, and financial statements. Project based learning provides the opportunity for real-world application of accounting theory.
Course Number
613
Course Title
Retail Merchandising
Prerequisite
None
CP
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 12 Do you want to operate and manage a business? Learn about the retail industry and develop the necessary skills by operating and managing the CHS School Store. Discover the wide range of opportunities and careers related to retail management. Topics studied include marketing and distribution methods, management, human relations, communications, business calculations, and merchandising.
Course Number
614
Course Title
Business Management
Prerequisite
None
CP
Course Description
Elective Number .5 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-12 What is a business and what are the responsibilities of a business owner? Learn about the wide range of opportunities available in business and identify and develop the skills necessary for success. Investigate topics related to types of industries, entrepreneurship, business organization/ownership, financial institutions and services, leadership and management, employment rights and responsibilities, and human resource management.
Course Number
615
Course Title
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Prerequisite
None
CP
Course Description
Elective Number .5 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-12 What is the connection between marketing and sports and entertainment? Develop an understanding of marketing concepts through the study of the sports and entertainment industries. Marketing principles such as marketing mix, marketing concept, industry segments, risk management, ethics, target markets, consumer behavior, market segmentation, endorsements, sponsorships, branding, promotional methods, and legal aspects of marketing are topics applied to these industries.
Course Number
616
Course Title
Computer Applications
Prerequisite
None
CP
Course Description
Elective Number .5 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-12 How can technology be used as an effective problem-solving tool in business? Develop skills by solving problems related to business communications, financial analysis and reporting, presenting ideas, and the creation of promotional materials using various digital tools and resources. Project based learning provides the opportunity to select and apply appropriate applications to effectively plan, manage, and solve business tasks.
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CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
TECHNOLOGY 616
Course Title
Computer Applications
.5
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Course Description
619 .5
Course Title Course Type
Digital Media Literacy
620
Course Title
Computer Engineering
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number
Course Number
621
Course Title
Networking and Cyber Security
.5
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
9-12
CP
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
Prerequisite
None
Grade(s)
10-12
CP
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: investigate tools, issues, and skills that form the basis of best practices for IT technical professionals; install, configure, optimize, and upgrade personal computer components; maintain and troubleshoot personal computer components; install and troubleshoot laptops and portable devices; install, manage, and optimize operating systems; maintain and troubleshoot operating systems; install, maintain, and troubleshoot printers and scanners; identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of basic network protocols and terminologies; install and manage network components; maintain and troubleshoot computer security.
Elective Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Comp. Engineering
10-12
CP
Students will be introduced to Human–computer interaction (HCI) which involves the study, planning, design and uses of the interfaces between people (users) and computers, usable security and design. The course offers students the opportunity to evaluate usability and verify authentication with an emphasis on web browsing, security, and privacy.
Course Number
624
Course Title
Mobile Application Development
Elective Number
.5
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
None
The Digital Media Literacy Course offers a fundamental understanding of the critical and practical aspects of digital tools, technologies, and resources. Students will learn how to navigate, evaluate, create, and critically apply information by using a wide variety of digital technologies. Students will recognize digital literacy’s significance in information sharing, community building, and citizenship.
Elective Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
Learn to design your own application (app) through demonstrations, exploration, collaboration and hands on experience. The learning objectives of the class are: to develop technology skills and soft skills of student learners to enable them to plan and design apps.
Course Number
627
Course Title
Introduction to Engineering
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Grade(s)
This course is designed to bring students to a basic level of proficiency in applying computer technology in the educational setting. Emphasis will be placed on file management and appropriate technology use in a network environment. Course will acquaint and train students in the use of business software including word processing, database management, spreadsheets, presentation software, and Internet access methods. Demonstrate the ability to use presentation software to create, design, and exhibit presentations with enhanced features and web tools.
Course Number Elective Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
Engineering scope, content, and professional practices are presented through practical applications. Students in engineering teams apply technology, science, and mathematics concepts to solve engineering design problems and develop innovative designs. Students will start by exploring the Arduino™ environment, learning the purpose of the wide variety of potential components and accessories, then jump into coding their first Arduino™ program. Once students are familiar with the basics, they’ll gear up quickly and learn digital inputs, reading digital outputs, and pulse-width modulation, as well as reading analog sensors and using variable resistors. Along the way, students will create mini-projects to see their Arduino™ in action.
Course Number
629
Course Title
Robotics
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of robotics. Topics include how robots move, sense, and perceive the world around them. Students learn how to create simple programs to command the robot to go forward, backward, left and right. They learn how to simplify their code using functions. Students are introduced to open and closed loops, and robotic navigation using sensors. Digital bumper switches are added so that it can interpret its environment autonomously. A set of advanced drive functions is taught in order to simplify the autonomous control of the speed and direction of the robot. These drive functions are used in conjunction with a line-following sensor to have the robot follow a line on the playing field autonomously.
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630
Course Title
CAD I
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
CAD I is an introduction to the field of drafting as a graphic language of technology. It will expose students to basic drafting theory and practice, and provide knowledge that can be useful throughout life. This course will introduce the student to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).
Course Number
631
Course Title
CAD II
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite
CAD I
Grade(s)
10-12
CP
CAD II focuses on three-dimensional illustrations. The student will develop an understanding of isometric, oblique, and perspective drawings. The course will also deal with working drawings, such as assembly and detail drawings. The concept of computer generated 3D models and wire frame drawings will also be included. There will be various projects that will involve the use of the Internet for research as well as individual project development and an introduction to robotics.
How do I earn Honor Roll Status at CHS? HONOR ROLL At the end of each QUARTER marking period, the school Honor Roll consisting of High Honors and Honors is prepared and published.
HIGH HONORS - Student must attain a grade of A- (90) or higher in EACH SUBJECT. HONORS - Student must attain an overall average of B (84) with NO GRADE BELOW B- (80)
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CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
FINE ARTS & DESIGN ACADEMY 700
Course Title
Art I
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number
Course Title
Art II
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
701
9-12
CP
Prerequisite
Art I
Grade(s)
9-12
CP
Expand your artistic horizons! If you enjoyed learning about the foundations of art in Art 1 and want to continue to broaden your artistic perspectives, Art II is the course for you. Art II is an intermediate level art course with a focus on a rigorous review of observational fundamentals using a wide variety of mediums. You will continue to investigate these mediums to enable you to express your own personal vision. You will work with pencil, charcoal and ink and move on to colored pencils, acrylic paint, pastels and watercolor. You will explore other artists and how looking at their work may help you to improve your own skills. As a result of honing your skills, your work will begin to be about your own personal expression.
Course Number
702
Course Title
Art III (H)
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Grade(s)
None
Discover what it means to be an artist! This is a foundation course that allows students to work with a variety of media and develop basic drawing, painting and design skills. Hands-on learning in this course allows for personal growth and creative expression, enabling students to take away a set of skills that translate into a variety of pathways and career choices.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Art II 10-12
H
Explore the traditional approaches that you have learned in Art I and Art II and experiment with new applications of mediums. Make your art about you and your own expression. You will continue to use the wide variety of mediums that have been introduced and be encouraged to investigate the mediums in a more personal way. Your skills will continue to develop as you create more challenging work with more expressive applications. You will share the Art III Studio with other students who have developed a real passion for creativity and art making
Course Number
704
Course Title
Art IV (H)
Elective Number
1 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite
Art III
Grade(s)
11-12
H
Get inspired to create meaningful art! In Senior Art, you will explore both art and design with the traditional mediums that you have studied in foundation art classes. You will combine and advance all that you have learned in the pursuit of finding your own creative voice Senior Art is an in-depth course consisting of advanced study in drawing, design and painting. You will be encouraged to express thoughts and ideas though your own art. You will be in class with others of like mind with whom you will share inspiration and the fun of making art.
CP
Course Description
Course Number 705 Course Title Ceramics I Prerequisite Art I Elective 0.5 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-12 Number0 Take part in a hands on and fulfilling class! You will learn basic hand-building techniques necessary to create both useful functional work as well as non-
functional sculptural work. Finished products coming from the Ceramics 1 classroom range from small pinched sculptures, to cups, bowls, vases, sculpted tiles and boxes. Additionally, be prepared to engage in creating new and inventive forms along with learning how to develop your personal artistic viewpoint. Critical thought and originality are a must!
706
Course Title
Ceramics II
0.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Ceramics I 10-12
CP
For the students who cannot stop thinking about clay- Take the opportunity to learn more about the material, process, and inspiration! This course will provide you with a more advanced and in-depth experience in ceramic technique. Along with this you will be encouraged to develop and create work with your own personal aesthetic. Push the limits of your clay-making and glaze techniques by taking risks and trying new ideas!
CP
Course Description
Course Number 707 Course Title Digital Photography I Prerequisite Art I Elective 0.5 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-12 Number0 If you want more from your camera than just SELFIES, take this class! Through hands on assignments you will learn about the functions that are basic to
every camera and how they affect your photos. The class assignments are designed to let you experience a wide variety of photographic situations. You will also learn the basics of Photoshop that will help you enhance your photos as well as help you develop your own creative style.
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708
Course Title
Graphic Design I
Elective Number
0.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number
709
Course Title
Graphic Design II
Elective Number
0.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Art I
Grade(s)
9-12
CP
Graphic Design is a practical form of art. If you like being creative and working on a computer, graphic design may be for you. The art of Graphic Design is based on the creative use of type, typefaces and digital images to communicate specific ideas or feelings. Logos, Menus, Brochures, even CD covers are created by graphic designers. Beginning with simple design concepts, this class explores a variety of real life applications for graphic design.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Graphic Design I 9-12
CP
This class will continue to explore the use of design concepts in practical, real life applications. The class will work on design projects such as posters, brochures, logos, and t-shirt designs. If you like to work with computers and like to be creative, but still want a practical reason to work, consider graphic design as a career and take this class!
Course Number
710
Course Title
3D Design
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite
Art 1
Grade(s)
9-12
CP
This is a course for those who are interested in working with their hands and creating original, 3-dimensional art forms. Students will learn the process of design through sketching and planning, as well as work with a variety of unconventional media such as paper, cardboard, wire and found objects to bring their 2-d designs to life in 3 dimensions.
Course Number
727
Course Title
Video Production
Prerequisite
None
CP
Course Description
Elective Number .5 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-12 This course is designed to provide students with basic introductory skills necessary to produce a successful video. Students will be instructed in the various aspects of studio and on site recording, to include camera operation, basic video composition, sound recording, lighting, and editing. Required activities for the student will involve the planning, composition and basic editing for a video production.
726
Course Title
AP Studio Art
1 credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Grade(s)
Art I 10-12
AP
Art is work! Challenge yourself to take your art to a new level. AP Studio Art is a college level course that prepares AP Portfolios in the following areas: AP DRAWING: Drawing is designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Abstract, observational, and inventive works will be created to demonstrate drawing competence. 2D DESIGN: Students are asked to demonstrate mastery of 2-D design through any two-dimensional medium or process. Both Drawing and 2D Design students will be asked to explore a personal, central interest.
Course Number
711/711S
Course Title
Chorus/Chorus (semester only)
Elective Number
1/.5 credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
Chorus provides the opportunity to sing a wide variety of musical styles in a group setting. Training in proper breathing, tone and diction are emphasized through the study and interpretation of each piece. Participation in performances is required. Chorus is not an auditioned ensemble; it is available to all students in all grades.
Course Number
712
Course Title
Music Theory I
Prerequisite
none
CP
Course Descriptio n
Elective Number .5 credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 9-12 Designed to provide you with interval building, creative writing, scales, chord construction, ear-training, and analysis of basic harmonies. Notation and terminology will be reviewed. It is designed to provide student-musicians with the analysis skills necessary to better understand the music they play, compose, and listen to. Music Theory provides the depth of knowledge necessary for studentmusicians who want to delve into the inner-makings of music. Prerequisite course for AP Music Theory.
713
Course Title
Music Theory (AP)
Elective Number
1 credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Music Theory I 10-12
AP
Each of these courses is designed to provide the student with advanced ear training, sight singing, creative writing and in-depth analysis of theory and harmony. Both visual and aural aspects are stressed. Individual instruction is available. As with other AP courses, the depth and pace of this course are those of a college course. AP Exam is required or no credit will be granted for course
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715
Course Title
Music Appreciation
.5 credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
Course Title
Clef Singers(H)/Clef Singers Semester(H)
Elective Number
1/.5 Credits
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
716/716S
Course Title
Concert Band/Concert Band (1 semester)
Elective Number
1/.5 credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
717/717S
Course Number
718
Course Title
Percussion Class
.5 credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
CP
Prerequisite Grade(s)
H
Audition 9-12
Prerequisite
none
Grade(s)
9-12
CP
Do you have experience in band at the middle school or high school level and wish to continue your musical development? Students must play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Develop Marching Band skills, play in the stands at Tucker Field in the Pep Band, and learn Concert Band techniques. Semester 1 curriculum will focus on Marching/Pep Band with some Concert Band repertoire performances. Semester 2 will focus on Concert Band repertoire performances. Occasional performance in band festivals throughout the state and New England area. Semester 2 will focus on Concert Band repertoire performances. Occasional performance in band festivals throughout the state and New England area.
Elective Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
Learn to play the drums! Tired of drumming on your desk? Pick up a set of drumsticks and join the CHS drumline. Explore the world of percussion. New students welcome! No experienced necessary.
Course Number
719
Course Title
Guitar Class
Elective Number
.5 credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
9-12
The Clef Singers is a select class of highly trained singers. It is a performance-oriented course with extra-curricular participation mandatory. Clef Singers perform extensively throughout the state and New England area. Students must audition for the class. Prerequisites: Membership by audition.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
Whether you want to play in a garage band, play Kumbaya around the campfire, or be a rock star, this class is for you! Learn the basics of playing the guitar. Focus on notation, rhythm, and chords while playing in a variety of musical styles. Students should have an acoustic guitar.
Course Number
720
Course Title
Electronic Music
Elective Number
.5 credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
none
Grade(s)
This course explores the musical elements through the history of American popular music. The main purpose of the course is to develop a more educated listener.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
Instead of listening to someone else’s’ beats, create your own beats! Learn music composition, music production, and recording techniques through current technology! Using our recently updated Mac lab, become a music producer.
Course Number
721
Course Title
Piano Class
Elective Number
.5 credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
Learn how to play the piano and entertain your family and friends! Learn the basics of playing the piano/keyboard. Reading notation, rhythm, and chord symbols while playing a variety of musical styles. No experienced required.
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722
Course Title
Drama I
Prerequisite
.5 credit
Course Type
Elective
Grade(s)
Course Description
Course Number Elective Number
723
Course Title
Drama II
Elective Number
.5 credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
CP
Introductory instruction in acting, directing and theatre technology.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Drama I 9-12
CP
Drama II continues skill development from Drama I and provides additional instruction in acting, directing and theatre technology. Continued study in theatre history is included.
Course Number
724
Course Title
Advanced Acting I (H)
Elective Number
.5 credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
9-12
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Drama II 10-12
H
This course will explore advanced techniques in acting, concentrating on monologue and scene work. Students will perform and critique each other’s work, giving informed feedback. 2 semesters allowed.
Course Number
725
Course Title
Technical Theatre
Prerequisite
none
CP
Course Description
Elective Number .5 credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 10-12 This course will focus on technical aspects of theatre production for students interested in “backstage” work. Students will learn the elements of design through participating in design projects. They will also learn construction and decoration terminology and techniques, as well as “front of house” procedures.
FINE ART & DESIGN ACADEMY Considerations At Cumberland High School, Fine Art is a comprehensive program integrating aesthetics, art criticism, art history, and studio production. This curriculum is based both on the Rhode Island Grade Space Expectations for Visual Art and Design and the currently updated 2014 National Visual Arts Standards. The courses provide meaningful, hands-on learning that allows for personal growth and creative expression. In addition to instruction in the basic fundamentals of drawing, painting, and design, students are encouraged to experiment with a variety of media. As part of the creative process, the students are helped to discover and explore the best media for presenting their ideas. Art I is a prerequisite for all Visual Arts courses. In sequential courses that are offered at the I, II, and III levels, students are required to take the courses in order. In order to skip a level due to exception-al ability or as a transfer student (grades 10, 11, and 12), students will need to submit a portfolio of 5-8 finished pieces of work. A panel of Art Educators will determine if the student meets the skill level to skip the introductory course of Art 1. The following criteria are used for evaluating a portfolio for consideration in skipping a level: • 5-8 finished pieces • body of work reflects a variety of media and technique • 3-D design is recommended for inclusion in the portfolio • originals preferred, but can be color copies or digital images • in order to ensure originality, supporting, sketches related to the finished pieces are recommended • clean, well-presented work
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CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH 810
Course Title
Physical Education/Health 09
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Required
Course Description
Course Number
Course Title
Physical Education/Health 10
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Required
Course Description
820
Course Title
Physical Education/Health 11
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Required
Course Description
830
Course Number
840
Course Title
Physical Education/Health 12
.5 Credit
Course Type
Required
Course Description
CP
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 10
CP
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 11
CP
Physical Education/Health 11, Net/Wall Activities, covers the following physical education activities: Fitness, Tennis, Pickle Ball, Volleyball, Hockey and Lacrosse. Health topics include: Nutrition and Fitness, Eating Disorders, Disease and Prevention, Drinking and Driving, HIV/AIDS, and Dating Violence.
Elective Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 12
CP
Physical Education/Health 12, Lifetime Activities, covers the following physical education activities; Fitness, Archery, Golf, Frisbee Golf, Badminton, and Softball. Health topics include: Adult CPR & AED Training (Full course with certification available), Health careers, Death and Dying, HIV/AIDS, Dating Violence, and Controversial Health topics.
Course Number
841
Course Title
Fitness & Conditioning I
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
9
Physical Education/Health 10, Team Sports, covers the following physical education activities; Fitness, Speedball, Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Basketball and Football. Health topics include: Substance Use/Abuse (Drugs and Alcohol), HIV/AIDS, and Dating Violence.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
2 yrs. PE/Health 11 -12
H
Learn fitness concepts and conditioning techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness. Benefit from comprehensive weight training and cardio respiratory endurance activities. Course includes both lecture and activity sessions. These concepts and techniques are commonly used by the armed forces, law enforcement and firefighters. Satisfies annual PE requirement.
Course Number
842
Course Title
Fitness & Conditioning II
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Grade(s)
None
Physical Education/Health 09, Introduction to P.E., covers the following physical education activities; Fitness, Cooperative Games, Lead-up Games, Track & Field, Badminton, Possession/Handball and Gymnastics. Health topics include: Bullying, Dating Violence, HIV/AIDS, and Human Sexuality.
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Fit. & Cond. I 12
H
Fitness and conditioning II allows our students to explore our communities’ fitness options to benefit their fitness needs and interests. The course will continue to provide opportunity to learn fitness concepts and conditioning techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness. Students will benefit from comprehensive weight training and cardio respiratory endurance activities. Course includes both lecture and activity sessions. Students will be empowered to make wise choices, meet challenges, and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime. Satisfies annual PE requirement.
Course Number
843
Course Title
Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Prerequisite
Prerequisite Grade(s)
None 9-12
CP
Interested in learning techniques to prevent injuries and how to treat them? Be introduced to general concepts for trainers and coaches to safely identify and manage sports and activity related injuries. Does not satisfy annual PE requirement
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CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Other Course Offerings 854
Course Title
Peer Pals
Elective Number
.5 Credit
Course Type
Elective
Course Description
Course Number
Prerequisite Grade(s)
Application / Interview 9-12
This course allows students to explore their interest in working with the special needs population. Students can make a real difference in the life of a high school student with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities while assisting them in math, English, or vocational awareness, Applications are available in the school counseling office.
Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO)
ELO#1: Cumberland High School Heritage Project Cumberland High School is offering a new opportunity to earn credit. The Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) is a program that involves learning during the day, but also after school through alternative methods of learning, such as field trips, working with mentors and local business. This group will plan and lead the effort to create the history of Cumberland High School in a permanent exhibit in the lobby of Cumberland High School. The History of the Town of Cumberland will be intertwined into the exhibit. Local businesses will be involved and consulted in the creation and sponsorship of these panels. All ELO’s require a commitment of time after school. Students must be active in after school activities in order to remain in the ELO. There is an application process for getting into this course. Course Number
900
Course Title
Heritage Project
Prerequisite
Application / Interview
Course Description
Elective Number 1 Credit Course Type Elective Grade(s) 11-12 Students will work in Advisory, and afterschool to research the history of the school, gather artifacts, design the plan, and execute the permanent exhibit. Students will work with experts in the community to research the history of Cumberland High School. Students will receive credit and it will be tailored to the individual student’s interests. This interdisciplinary effort will include: -Digital Photography/Imaging and Graphic Design within Unified Arts -Research and writing within Humanities -Analysis and presentation of the health of the Blackstone River within the Science element of STEM
For more information on course selections and other important information please visit our website. Look for the Family File Folder at: http://www.cumberlandschools.org/content/cumberland-high-school • • • • • •
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Typical Course and Graduation Requirement Sequence Incoming Class of 2019 First Year Course
Second Year Credits
Course
Third Year Credits
Course
Fourth Year Credits
Course
Credits
English I
1
English 2
1
English 3
1
English 4
1
Physics First
1
Chemistry
1
Biology
1
Elective
1
US History
1
Global Studies/Civics
Social Studies Elective
1
Elective
1
Algebra I
1
Geometry
1
Algebra II
1
Pre Calculus/Math Related
1
World Language
1
World Language
1
PE/Health 11
.5
PE/Health 12
.5
PE/Health 9
.5
PE/Health 10
.5
Elective
2
Elective
2
Elective/Tech
1.5
Elective
1
Elective
.5
Elective
.5
Other Requirements
1.5
Other Requirements
Other Requirements
Other Requirements
Mini Presentation
Mini Presentation
Mini Presentation
Senior Portfolio Presentation
PARCC Testing English
PSAT
PSAT
Post Secondary Application
PARCC Testing Math
PARCC Testing English
Complete Service Learning
PARCC Testing Math Virtual Financial Literacy
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