Perry Local Schools

Grade: 9
1 credit, One Semester

This course is designed to give the students a background and an understanding of the novel, short story, drama, nonfiction, and poetry. Through an in-depth approach, the students are given opportunities to develop skills in literary analysis. Oral and written presentations are required in every phase of the program. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop research skills by working independently and in small groups.

• English I Curriculum

Term 1

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Term 2

• Poetry
• Drama

Grade: 9
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

This course focuses on making connections among areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Texts will be examined in relation to their cultural and historical context. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, and students will produce a variety of projects where the skills are synthesized.

• Honor English I Curriculum

Term 1

• Honors English I Unit

Term 2 

• Honors English I

Grade: 10
One Semester, 1 credit

This course provides a study of text for comprehension and analysis. Emphasis will focus primarily on nonfiction documents, articles, letters, and essays. Students will explore fiction and poetry within the cultural and historical context of the period. Students will write essays, persuasive papers, and a variety of functional documents while also strengthening their communication and presentation skills.

• English II Curriculum

Term 1

• Creating Meaning through Narratives
• The Crucible
• A Raisin in the Sun
• Transcendentalist/Gothic Literature

Term 2

• Of Mice and Men
• Why Soldiers Won't Talk
• The House on Mango Street
• Author's Style: List Stories

Grade: 10
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

This course provides a study of text for critical reading comprehension and analysis. Students will critically evaluate the fiction and poetry relevant to the cultural and historical context of the times. Students will also read nonfiction documents, articles, letters, and essays. Critical thinking and writing skills will center on persuasive, expository, and narrative writing. Students will also be required to read literary criticism and write a research paper.

• Honors English II Curriculum

Term 1

• The Crucible
• To Kill a Mockingbird & The Help
• The Scarlet Letter
• Of Mice and Men

Term 2

• The House on Mango Street
• Research Paper
• Transcendentalist/Gothic Literature

Grade: 11
One Semester, 1 credit

This course provides a study of a text for critical reading comprehension and analysis. Students will critically evaluate the fiction and poetry relevant to the cultural and historical context of the times. Students will also read nonfiction documents, articles, letters, and essays. Critical thinking and writing skills will center on persuasive, expository, and narrative writing. Students will also be required to read literary criticism and write a research paper.

• English III Curriculum

Term 1

• Anglo Saxon Literature: Beowulf
• Medieval Literature
• Renaissance Literature: The Tragedy of Macbeth
• Restoration Literature

Term 2

• Research
• Modern Literature
• Romaticism

Grade: 11
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

This course provides a study of text for critical reading comprehension and analysis. Students will critically evaluate the fiction and poetry relevant to the cultural and historical context of the times. Students will also read nonfiction documents, articles, letters, and essays. Critical thinking and writing skills will center on persuasive, expository, and narrative writing. Students will also be required to read literary criticism and write a research paper.

• Honors English III

Term 1

• Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf
• Victorian Literary Analysis: Wuthering Heights
• Medieval Literature: The Canterbury Tales
• Renaissance Literature: The Tragedy of Macbeth
• Research

Term 2

• Restoration Literature
• Romanticism
• Modern Literature

Grade: 12
One Semester, 1 credit

This course provides a study of text for critical reading comprehension and analysis. Students will critically evaluate the fiction and poetry relevant to the cultural and historical context of the times. Students will also read nonfiction documents, articles, letters, and essays. Critical thinking and writing skills will center on persuasive, expository, and narrative writing. Students will also be required to read literary criticism and write a research paper.

• English IV Curriculum

Term 1

• Hamlet
• Argumentative Research

Term 2

• Career Research
• Othello

Grades: 11-12
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

This course engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. The course allows students to write in a variety of forms and on a variety of subjects. The purpose of the course is to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and to write prose with sufficient richness and complexity to communicate effectively with mature readers. Summer reading is required. Students are required to register and participate in the Advanced Placement Examination for this course to receive weighted AP credit. Perry Local Schools will pay for exam fees.

• AP Language and Composition Curriculum

Term 1

• AP Language and Composition

Term 2

Grades: 11-12
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

This course engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. The course allows students to write in a variety of forms and on a variety of subjects. The purpose of the course is to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and to write prose with sufficient richness and complexity to communicate effectively with mature readers. Summer reading is required. Students are required to register and participate in the Advanced Placement Examination for this course to receive weighted AP credit. Perry Local Schools will pay for exam fees.

• AP Literature and Composition Curriculum

Term 1

• AP Literature and Composition

Term 2

Grade: 12
Two Semesters, 3 credits

Perry Service Learning (PSL) is an interdisciplinary elective for seniors that combines English and Social Studies curricula with meaningful hands-on service at a community agency. Unlike traditional community service programs and service clubs that focus on charitable acts to address problems, PSL strives to help students develop democratic values by working for justice, becoming advocates, and affecting change. The course was carefully designed based on how students learn, how they think, the nature of experience, and how to educate for active participation in democratic life. 

Students meet three days a week in a face-to-face setting to explore units on poverty, education reform, immigration, environmental issues, and special education. The other two days, students are required to volunteer 2-4 hours per week with a community agency that will provide them with real-world experiences that relate to the topics studied in class. Ultimately, the language arts and social issues curricula, combined with meaningful service, provide students with the tools they need to become engaged citizens. These students recognize the needs of their community and can identify the assets that exist to address those needs. Moreover, students understand that citizens in a democracy must be active and informed, or the democracy may cease to exist.

• Perry Service Learning Curriculum (English IV)
• ALL Learning Modules for PSL

Grade: 12
Two Semesters, 3 credits weighted

Perry Service Learning (PSL) is an interdisciplinary elective for seniors that combines English and Social Studies curricula with meaningful hands-on service at a community agency. Unlike traditional community service programs and service clubs that focus on charitable acts to address problems, PSL strives to help students develop democratic values by working for justice, becoming advocates, and affecting change. The course was carefully designed based on how students learn, how they think, the nature of experience, and how to educate for active participation in democratic life. 

Students meet three days a week in a face-to-face setting to explore units on poverty, education reform, immigration, environmental issues, and special education. The other two days, students are required to volunteer 2-4 hours per week with a community agency that will provide them with real-world experiences that relate to the topics studied in class. Ultimately, the language arts and social issues curricula, combined with meaningful service, provide students with the tools they need to become engaged citizens. These students recognize the needs of their community and can identify the assets that exist to address those needs.  Moreover, students understand that citizens in a democracy must be active and informed, or the democracy may cease to exist.

Perry Service Learning Honors Seminar is designed to extend the traditional PSL course by exploring real-world issues from multiple perspectives, and gathering and analyzing information from various sources in order to develop credible and valid evidence-based arguments. As in the traditional PSL course, students will volunteer for an instructor-approved social service agency, community organization, or government office position that will enhance their classroom discussions and projects. The Honors Seminar will be addressed through a blended learning approach that utilizes individual conferences, group seminars, independent research, collaborative teamwork, as well as asynchronous learning opportunities.

• Honors Perry Service Learning Seminar Curriculum
• ALL Learning Modules for PSL

This course encourages students to experiment with various forms of creative writing as each discovers his or her individual voice and develops a personal writing style. Students will be introduced to and work within a workshop atmosphere, providing and accepting critiques of their work and the work of others. In addition, there will also be an in-depth discussion of both classic and contemporary work by established writers in all genres. This course requires extensive writing and reading in the focused genres and a completed portfolio at the end of the semester, exhibiting their work. Students will be required to submit work for publication. Prerequisite: Must be a Junior or Senior to take this course.

• Creative Writing Curriculum

Term 1

Term 2

Grade: 9
One Semester, 1 credit

The critical areas deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend, and students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. Students will experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. In addition, any end-of-course exam will be administered as part of the Ohio Department of Education graduation requirements. 

• Students analyze and explain the process of solving an equation. 
• Students explore many examples of functions, including sequences. Students use regression techniques to describe approximate linear relationships between quantities. 
• Students extend the laws of exponents to rational exponents. 
• Students compare the key characteristics of quadratic functions to those of linear and exponential functions. 

Note: Placement into this course may change to a different Algebra 1 course after consultation between the PMS and PHS Math Departments, the PMS and PHS Guidance Departments, and a review of prior testing data.

Grade: 9
One Semester, 1 credit

The fundamental purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. Because it is built on the middle grades standards, this is a more ambitious version of Algebra than has generally been offered. The critical areas, called units, deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend, and students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

• Algebra I Curriculum

Term 1

• Introduction to Function Families
• Linear Functions
• Solve Linear Equations and Inequalities
• System of Equations and Inequalities

Term 2

• Exponents and Exponential Functions
• Operations on Polynomials
• Analyze Quadratic Functions
• Data Analysis and Probability

Grade: 9
One Semester, 1 credit
   
This course completes the Algebra I curriculum. In addition to spiral reviews of material learned in Part A, Students will focus on exponential functions, operations with radicals, polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, and statistics. Students compare the key characteristics of quadratic functions to those of linear and exponential functions. Students will earn one math credit for this course and one math credit for the previous course, Algebra IA. (NCAA will only count Algebra IA - Algebra IB as one total credit.)

Note: Placement into this course may change to a different Algebra I course after consultation between the PMS and PHS Math Departments, the PMS and PHS Guidance Departments, and a review of prior testing data.

Grade: 9
One Semester, 1 credit

The purpose of this course is to satisfy the Algebra I requirement of the Common Core Mathematics Standards recently adopted by the State of Ohio. The Honors course has been designed to be fast paced and rigorous so students will be prepared for an Honors Geometry class subsequently. The Honors Algebra I course begins with connections back to that earlier work, efficiently reviewing and extending algebraic concepts that students have already studied while at the same time introducing more advanced topics in the high school standards. Students construct exponential and linear functions as they explore exponential models using the familiar tools of tables, graphs, and symbols. Finally they apply these same tools to a study of quadratic functions. In addition, any end-of-course exam will be administered as part of the Ohio Department of Education graduation requirements.

• Honors Algebra I Curriculum

Term 1

• Solve Linear Equations
• Solve Linear Inequalities
• Understand, Interpret, and Build Functions

Term 2

• Linear Functions
• Systems of/and Inequalities
• Exponents and Exponential Functions
• Polynomials and Polynomial Factoring
• Quadratic Functions and Equations
• Data Analysis and Probability

Grade: 9
One Semester, 1 credit                      

Building on their work in linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, students extend their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Students work closely with the expressions that define the functions, and continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations, including solving quadratic equations of the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithm.

• Students develop the structural similarities between the system of polynomials and the system of integers.
• Students use the coordinate plane to extend trigonometry to model periodic phenomena.
• Students will solve exponential equations with logarithms.
• Students explore the effects of transformations on graphs of diverse functions.
• Students will identify and use appropriate functions to model a situation.

Students identify different was of collecting data and the role that randomness and careful design play in the conclusions that can be drawn.
The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

• Algebra II Curriculum

Term 1

• Multivariable Systems & Linear Inequalities
• Quadratic Functions & Equations
• Polynomials and Polynomial Functions

Term 2

• Radical, Inverse, and Root Functions & Rational Exponents
• Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
• Rational Expressions and Rational Functions

Grades: 9-10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

Honors Algebra II builds upon the concepts presented in Algebra I and Geometry. Topics include linear systems and quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, and periodic functions. Emphasis is placed on practical applications and modeling.

• Students develop the structural similarities between the system of polynomials and the system of integers.
• Students use the coordinate plane to extend trigonometry to model periodic phenomena.
• Students will solve exponential equations with logarithms.
• Students explore the effects of transformations on graphs of diverse functions.
• Students will identify and use appropriate functions to model a situation.
• Students identify different ways of collecting data and the role that randomness and careful design play in the conclusions that can be drawn.

The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

Honors Algebra II Curriculum

Term 1

• Multivariable Systems & Linear Inequalities
• Quadratic Functions & Equations
• Polynomials & Polynomial Functions

Term 2

• Radical, Inverse, and Root Functions & Rational Exponents
• Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
• Rational Functions

Formerly Mathematical Modeling & Reasoning
Grades: 10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit

The Advanced Quantitative Reasoning course is an advanced quantitative reasoning course. Quantitative Reasoning is the application of basic mathematics skills, such as Algebra, to the analysis and interpretation of quantitative information (numbers and units) in real-world contexts to make decisions relevant to daily life. Critical thinking is its primary objective and outcome. It emphasizes interpretation, representation, calculation, analysis/synthesis, assumptions, and communication.

The Advanced Quantitative Reasoning course is designed to promote reasoning, problem-solving, and modeling through thematic units focused on mathematical practices, while reinforcing and extending content in Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Statistics and Probability, and Geometry.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit

The fundamental purpose of the course in Geometry is to formalize and extend students’ geometric experiences from the middle grades. Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments.

• Students use triangle congruence as a familiar foundation for the development of formal proof.
• Students will develop and use the Pythagorean Theorem, right triangle trigonometry, Law of Sines, and Law of Cosines.
• Students apply their knowledge of two-dimensional shapes to consider the shapes of cross-sections and the results of rotating a two-dimensional object. 
• Students use a rectangular coordinate system to verify geometric relationships.
• Students will prove basic theorems about circles and graph the equation of a circle.
• Students use the languages of set theory to expand their ability to compute and interpret theoretical experimental probability for compound events.

The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

• Geometry Curriculum

Term 1

• Tools of Geometry
• Reasoning and Proof
• Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
• Congruent Triangles
• Polygons and Quadrilaterals
• Similarity
• Right Triangles and Trigonometry

Term 2

• Transformations
• Circles
• Probability
• Surface Area and Volume
• Relationships Within Triangles
• Area

Grades: 9-10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

This course involves the study of formulas, properties, and theorems associated with both plane and solid geometry. Knowledge of these properties, as well as the ability to reason deductively, is heavily emphasized with the application of direct proofs. Connections between Algebra processes and the properties of Geometric figures are examined. Honors geometry provides the background for more advanced math courses, including AP calculus. In an honors course, a student will be challenged at a higher cognitive level, and the material will be covered in greater depth. In addition, any end-of-course exam will be administered as part of the Ohio Department of Education graduation requirements.

• Students use triangle congruence as a familiar foundation for the development of formal proof.
• Students will develop and use the Pythagorean Theorem, right triangle trigonometry, Law of Sines, and Law of Cosines.
• Students apply their knowledge of two-dimensional shapes to consider the shapes of cross-sections and the results of rotating a two-dimensional object.
• Students use a rectangular coordinate system to verify geometric relationships.
• Students will prove basic theorems about circles and graph the equation of a circle.
• Students use the languages of set theory to expand their ability to compute and interpret theoretical experimental probability for compound events.

   

• Honors Geometry Curriculum

Term 1

• Right Triangles and Trigonometry
• Tools of Geometry
• Reasoning and Proof
• Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
• Congruent Triangles
• Polygons and Quadrilaterals
• Similarity

Term 2

• Transformations
• Circles
• Probability
• Surface Area and Volume
• Relationships Within Triangles
• Area

Grades: 10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit

IDS uses a project-based learning approach to provide students with an introduction to statistics and data science. Students will learn to reason with and think critically about data in all forms.  The course offers students an opportunity to have hands-on experience exploring engaging real world issues involving data. Students combine problem solving and reasoning skills with statistics and modeling to analyze big data to find patterns and communicate meaning in data.  Gain in-demand analytics skills and open doors to your future by having a hands-on research project based learning experience with SAS technology.  It is appropriate for students with limited or no prior statistics, data analytics and programming knowledge. This course satisfies a credit toward mathematics’ graduation requirements and satisfies the requirement of an Algebra 2 equivalent course.  This course will prepare students to enter directly into a credit-bearing math course at the post-secondary level or go directly into a career field. 

Grades: 10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to statistics: the science of collecting, organizing, and interpreting data. While Statistics is offered as a mathematics course, students will examine data from science, sports, business, industry, education, and the social sciences. The course offers students an opportunity to work with real data from current newspapers, magazines, and other publications and to draw their own conclusions as they examine the data. Students are expected to have a TI-83/TI-84 Plus or Silver graphing calculator for use in the classroom and on tests.

• Statistics Curriculum

Curriculum

• Elementary School K-4
• Middle School 5-8
• High School 9-12

Grading Period 1

• Introduction to Statistics
• Describing, Exploring, and Comparing Data
• Probability
• Probability Distributions

Grading Period 2

• Normal and Uniform Distributions
• Confidence Intervals and Margin Errors
• Hypothesis Testing

Grades: 10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

AP Statistics is a course in which students interpret graphical displays of distributions, summarize distributions, compare distributions, and explore bivariate data. Students study methods for collecting data and for planning and conducting surveys and experiments. Probability is explored through simulations, probability rules, random variables, normal distributions, binomial distributions, geometric distributions, and the Central Limit Theorem. Statistical inference is studied through confidence intervals for means and proportions and through tests of significance. Students will take the AP exam in May. Most 4-year degrees require that at least one Statistics course be taken. Students are required to register and participate in the Advanced Placement Examination for this course to receive weighted A.P. credit. Perry Local Schools will pay for exam fees.

• AP Statistics Curriculum

Term 1

Term 2

Curriculum

• Elementary School K-4
• Middle School 5-8
• High School 9-12

Grades: 9-10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

Honors Trigonometry is designed for students to acquire a strong foundation of mathematics as a prelude to Calculus.  Topics include a comprehensive study of functions, trigonometry, conics, parametric and polar equations, and an introduction to vectors.  Honors Trigonometry provides the background for future math courses, including AP Calculus AB and BC, and is especially designed for college-bound students.  In an honors course, a student will be challenged at a higher cognitive level, and the material will be covered in greater depth.  Students are required to utilize a TI-graphing calculator for instruction and assessment.  This course is the prerequisite for Honors Applied Calculus.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

Honors Applied Calculus is an intuitive introduction to the principal ideas of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis will be placed upon the use of calculus in solving problems from areas including business, economics, and the social and natural sciences.  It does not include trigonometry or advanced algebra, which are studied in Calculus AB and BC.  Students are required to utilize a TI-graphing calculator for instruction and assessment.  Honors Applied Calculus is a prerequisite for AP Calculus AB and BC.

Grades: 10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

AP Calculus (AB) is a college preparatory course for students who plan on majoring in the study of mathematics, sciences, or related engineering fields at the post-secondary level. Topics will include analytic geometry, limits, differentiation, and integration as specified in the syllabus for AP Calculus at the AB level. The emphasis will be on the theory behind the procedures presented in Applied Calculus and in preparation for the AP examination in the spring. Students are expected to have a TI-83/TI-84 Plus or Silver graphing calculator for use in the classroom and on exams. Students are required to register and participate in the Advanced Placement Examination for this course to receive weighted A.P. credit. Perry Local Schools will pay for exam fees.

• AP Calculus AB Curriculum

Term 1

• Functions and Limits
• Derivatives and Rates of Change
• Applications of Differentiation

Term 2

Grades: 10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

AP Calculus (BC) is a college preparatory course for students who plan on majoring in the study of mathematics, sciences, or related engineering fields at the post-secondary level. AP Calculus (BC) is a continuation of AP Calculus (AB). Upon completion of both classes, students will have completed the equivalent of two semesters of college calculus. Topics include limits, differential and integral calculus, trigonometric and logarithmic functions, infinite series, hyperbolic functions, and differential equations. Students are expected to have a TI-83/TI-84 Plus or Silver graphing calculator for use in the classroom and on exams. Students are required to register and participate in the Advanced Placement Examination for this course to receive weighted A.P. credit. Perry Local Schools will pay for exam fees.

• AP Calculus BC Curriculum
• Elementary School K-4
• Middle School 5-8
• High School 9-12

Grading Period 1
Grading Period 2

One Semester, 1 credit 

Integrated Science is an introductory-level science course that serves as a prerequisite for the 10th-grade biology and the Biology EOC exam. The standards in Integrated Science present the foundations of chemistry, biology, and scientific inquiry. These standards build the knowledge base that prepares the student for the next three years of science, where the rest of the Ohio Science Standards will be addressed. Integrated Science is a course where students learn the big ideas in life science and physical science through experimental learning, project-based units, and scientific inquiry. Students will develop habits of mind and study skills in order to prepare for college and /or a career field.

• Integrated Science Curriculum

Term 1

• Study of Matter
• Cells
• Scientific Literacy and Research
• Science Inquiry and Application

Term 2

• Genetics/DNA
• Interconnected Spheres of the Earth
• Scientific Literacy and Research
• Science Inquiry and Application

Grade: 9-10
One Semester, 1 credit

Biology is a high school level course which investigates the composition, diversity, complexity and interconnectedness of life on Earth. Fundamental concepts of heredity and evolution provide a framework through inquiry-based instruction to explore the living world, the physical environment and the interactions within and between them.

Students engage in investigations to understand and explain the behaviour of living things in a variety of scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills and real-world applications.

• Biology I Curriculum

Term 1

• Cells and Cell Processes
• Heredity and Genetics

Term2

• Evolution
• Ecology

Grades: 9-10
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

Honors Biology serves as a faster-paced and greater depth introduction to the life sciences.  The course will provide the student with a detailed study of cellular structure and cellular processes.  Investigation of cellular and hereditary genetics helps the student build a solid foundation to deal with current genetic issues.  The addition of the mechanics of evolution and ecological systems allows students to trace the problems facing wildlife and the health of our planet in our growing society.  Inquiry-based lab experiences help students prepare, test, and communicate their biological experiments within their community.  

• Honors Biology I Curriculum

Term 1

• Cells and Cell Processes
• Heredity and Genetics

Term 2

• Evolution
• Ecology

Grades: 11-12
Two Semesters, 2 credits weighted

This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year. The AP Biology curriculum is prescribed by the College Board. It aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology.

The two main goals of AP Biology are to help students develop a conceptual framework for modern biology and to help students gain an appreciation of science as a process. The ongoing information explosion in biology makes these goals even more challenging. Course topics include biochemistry, cellular processes, genetics and heredity, organic evolution, and population ecology. Essential to the conceptual understanding of biology are a grasp of science as a process rather than as an accumulation of facts; personal experience in scientific inquiry; recognition of unifying themes that integrate the major topics of biology; and application of biological knowledge and critical thinking to environmental and social concerns. Students are required to register and participate in the Advanced Placement Examination for this course to receive weighted A.P. credit. Perry Local Schools will pay for exam fees.

• AP Biology Curriculum

Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4

Grades: 10-11
One Semester, 1 credit 

Chemistry comprises a systematic study of the predictive physical interactions of matter and subsequent events that occur in the natural world. The study of matter through the exploration of classification, its structure, and its interactions is how this course is organized.

Students engage in investigations to understand and explain the behavior of matter in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills, and real-world applications. An understanding of leading theories and how they have informed current knowledge prepares students with higher-order cognitive capabilities of evaluation, prediction, and application.

• Chemistry I Curriculum

Curriculum

• Elementary School K-4
• Middle School 5-8
• High School 9-12

Term 1

• Study of Matter
• Atom Module and Radioactivity
• Electron Configuration & Periodic Trends
• Bonding

Term 2

• Balancing Equations
• Stoichiometry
• Water and Its Solutions
• Gases

Grades: 10-11
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

Honors Chemistry is a college preparatory course designed to prepare students for General Chemistry I (taken during a science major's college freshman year) or AP Chemistry (the high school equivalent of General Chemistry I and II). This course will bridge the gap between mathematics and the physical sciences while forcing the student to think abstractly about concepts that may at first glance seem concrete. Laboratory skills will also be developed in order to help the student develop a sound foundation for performing scientific chemical experiments that will ultimately lead to a better understanding of matter and the nature of the universe.

• Honors Chemistry I Curriculum

Term 1

• Chemical Reactions
• The Atom
• Chemistry Tools
• Periodic Trends and Molecular Structure

Term 2

• The Mole Concept
• Stoichiometry
• Thermoschemistry
• Solutions

Grades: 11-12
Two Semesters, 2 credits weighted

AP Chemistry is equivalent to General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II, which are usually taken during a science major's freshman year of college. AP Chemistry is a very demanding, rigorous course. Students will have the opportunity to take the AP Chemistry Exam in early May.

Significant emphasis is placed on theoretical aspects of chemistry, in-depth laboratory experience, and problem-solving. The curriculum for all AP classes is prescribed by the College Board. Units include atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, reactions, gas laws, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, solution chemistry, and electrochemistry. Practical and problematic chemistry issues are integrated to illustrate and illuminate theoretical principles. Group problem-solving is suggested and encouraged, both inside and outside the classroom.

• AP Chemistry Curriculum

Term 1
Term 2
Term 3

Grades: 11-12
One Semester, 1 credit 

Environmental Science incorporates biology, chemistry, physics, and physical geology and introduces students to key concepts, principles, and theories within environmental science.

Students engage in investigations to understand and explain the behavior of nature in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills, and real-world applications.

• Environmental Science Curriculum

Term 1

• Earth Systems
• Earth's Resources

Term 2

• Earth's Resources
• Global Environmental Problems and Issues

Grades: 11-12
One Semester, 1 credit

Human Anatomy and Physiology comprises a systematic study in which students will examine human anatomy and physical functions, as well as homeostatic imbalances. Body systems investigated include the circulatory/blood, respiratory, digestive, nervous, muscular, skeletal, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Students will investigate body systems through dissections and inquiry-based labs designed around physiological processes. Students will also use/learn a working knowledge of medical terminology.

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry.

• Course Curriculum

Grades: 11-12
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

Honor Physics introduces students to key concepts and theories that provide a foundation for further study in science and scientific literacy. Physics is a systematic study of the predictive physical interactions of matter and subsequent events that occur in the natural world.

Students engage in investigations to understand and explain the behavior of nature in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills, and real-world applications.

• Honors Physics I Curriculum

Term 1

• Kinematical Motion
• One-Dimensional Motion and Newton's Law
• Two-Dimensional Motion: Forces and Vectors

Term 2

• Momentum
• Work, Power, Energy, and Simple Machines
• Sound Waves and Energy Transfer
• Light
• Electricity

Grades: 11-12
Two Semesters, 2 credits weighted

AP Physics 1 is strongly recommended for all students bound for technical science, engineering, medical, or pre-professional collegiate careers. AP Physics 1 is taught at the college level, being at a faster pace than a normal high school class and requiring more responsibility from the AP student. AP Physics 1 is equivalent to two semesters of the freshman year of college and is an algebra-based, introductory-level Physics course. AP Physics 1 is a 2-credit weighted course, taught one block for the entire year. Students may receive college credit based on the results of the Advanced Placement Exam.  AP Physics 1 explores topics in Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion), work, energy, and power. AP Physics 1 includes 25% of the time devoted to Inquiry-Based Investigations, which will require students to ask questions, make observations and predictions, design experiments, analyze data, and construct arguments in a collaborative setting, where they direct and monitor their progress. AP Science Courses could be offered on a rotating basis. Please see your school counselor to determine course availability. Students are expected to register and participate in the Advanced Placement Examination for this course. Perry Local Schools will pay for the exam fees.

• AP Physics I Curriculum

Term 1
Term 2
Term 4

Grades: 11-12
One Semester, 1 credit

Astronomy is a branch of science that studies celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.  We humans have gazed into the sky for countless generations, wondering how our lives are connected to the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars that adorn the heavens.  Today, through the science of astronomy, we know that these connections go far deeper than our ancestors ever imagined. This course will allow students the opportunity to carefully explore space and the objects and phenomena that occupy it from a scientific perspective.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
Level: Novice
1 credit,  One Semester

In level I, emphasis is on learners becoming proficient in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing at a very basic level. The student is introduced to basic vocabulary and grammatical structures and gradually builds a foundation in understanding and communicating in the target language. Students begin to create with the language, communicate with other students, and learn to talk and write about their personal interests and activities. Reading simple texts and listening to native speakers discuss topics familiar to the student help develop comprehension of authentic language as well as insight into cultural similarities and differences. Basic grammar concepts are introduced at this level to support effective communication. Interactive computer opportunities enable direct contact with the target language and culture.

• Spanish I Curriculum

Term 1

• Meet and Greet
• My Favorite Things
• Pen Pal

Term 2

• School Day
• Family Food and Restaurants

Grades: 9-10-11-12 
Level: Beginner Intermediate
One Semester,  1 credit

Emphasises language proficiency as students develop more fully their ability to communicate, create, and problem-solve in the target language through the use of a wide variety of materials. Proficiency further develops as students deepen and broaden their knowledge about personal and cultural topics through the use of authentic media, and as they discuss and write about what they have heard and read. Instruction continues to focus on the use of authentic materials, but also includes dialogues, short stories, and brief literary works. Students expand their study of basic target language vocabulary and culture. The study of contextualised grammar continues at this level to support the increasing demands of students’ more sophisticated knowledge and skills. Interactive computer opportunities enable direct contact with the target language and culture both in and out of the classroom.

• Spanish II Curriculum

Term 1

• Restaurant Review
• Celebrations

Term 2

• Daily Routines
• Travel
• Childhood and the Imperfect

Grades: 9-10-11-12
Level: Intermediate/Mid
One Semester, 1 credit

In Level 3, students deepen, broaden, and refine their comprehension and communication skills. Through more challenging grammar as well as listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities and assessments, students increase their proficiency in all aspects of language. They work with challenging authentic print and recorded materials, and they are required to read and respond to a wide variety of publications and literature in the target language. They work on sharpening their skills in the language in order to further language control. They continue to expand their vocabulary base in order to have the ability to articulate their ideas on a wide range of topics. The study of culture is a prominent feature at this level, and students are able to respond to topics with a higher degree of cultural appropriateness. In this upper-level course, the individual student’s motivation and dedication become essential in achieving success and making the transition to level 4 of the language.

• Spanish 3 Curriculum

Term 1

• Review
• Dias Inolvidables
• Arte

Term 2

• La Salud - Health
• Nuestro Futuro (Our future)

Grades: 9-10-11-12
Level: Intermediate/High
One Semester, 1 credit

In Level 4, students continue to deepen, broaden, and refine their comprehension and communication skills. Through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities and assessments, students increase their proficiency in all aspects of language. They work with increasingly more sophisticated, authentic print and recorded materials, and they are required to read and respond to a wide variety of publications and literature in the target language. Their sharpened control of language structure, combined with an expanding vocabulary base, supports their ability to articulate their ideas on a wide range of topics. The study of culture remains a prominent feature at this level, and students are able to respond to topics with a higher degree of cultural appropriateness. In this upper-level course, the individual student’s motivation and dedication become essential in achieving success and making the transition to college-level language study.

• Spanish 4 Curriculum

Term 1

• Review
• Global Challenges 
• History

Term 2

• Families and Communities
• Literature

Grades: 9-10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

This honors-level weighted course is conducted in Spanish, and it reviews and expands the concepts learned in Spanish I through III. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking in context will be expanded mainly through the exploration of authentic multimedia (such as web pages, movies, music, television shows, radio stations, magazines, and newspapers), Latin American and Spanish literature (such as short stories and plays), and through projects that incorporate culture. There is increased emphasis on speaking and writing. The textbook used in this course is Encuentros Maravillosos, a Spanish anthology that introduces students to modern Hispanic literature presented in universal themes that connect with today’s learners. Students communicate about issues that touch them personally while expanding their vocabulary and grammar skills, all connected to the theme, the literature selection, and the author’s body of work. The writers in the anthology include Borges, Neruda, Cortázar, Unamuno, Matute, García Márquez, Esquivel, García Lorca, Allende, Guillén, Machado, Storni, Alegría, Zamora, Curis, Ibarbourou, and Nervo.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit weighted

AP Spanish is intended for all students who wish to develop a high proficiency in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students need to have substantial coursework accomplished in the language. There is an expectation that students have mastered all tenses covered in Spanish I-IV, have attained a reasonable proficiency in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, and have a basic understanding of the culture of Spanish-speaking peoples. After completing the course, students will be able to comprehend formal and informal spoken Spanish, read and comprehend authentic materials in Spanish, compose expository and narrative passages, and express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. A large emphasis will be placed on vocabulary acquisition. The course content can reflect the intellectual interests shared by the teacher and students. This course will have a significant portion online through Blackboard. Independent work will be encouraged. Students are expected to register and participate in the Advanced Placement Examination for this course. Perry Local Schools will pay for exam fees.

• AP Spanish Curriculum
• AP Spanish Course and Exam Description

The focus of this class is a conversation, and the topics will include current events and comparisons of lifestyles in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. This class also helps students broaden their communication skills as well as their knowledge of art, history, geography, slang, and popular culture. The goal of this course is to enhance fluency and the development of communicative competence in Spanish. Students will be asked to self-assess their own progress towards established goals at different intervals throughout the semester. Class is conducted in an immersion-type environment where active participation is a key to success. Also, recommended for students who are interested in continuing on to AP or students who would like to maintain or improve their language skills.

Conversational Spanish Curriculum

Grades: 9-10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit

Spanish for native speakers is designed specifically for native/heritage speakers of Spanish who already have oral/listening language proficiency. The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in Spanish by providing them with the opportunity to listen, speak, read, and write in a variety of contexts and for a variety of audiences, including family, school, and the community. Emphasis will be placed on usage appropriate to academic and professional settings. Prerequisite: Ability to understand and speak Spanish (Intermediate/Advanced level). Also, non-native speakers who have completed AP Spanish

• Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I Curriculum

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Grades: 9-10-11-12
One Semester, 1 credit

Native/heritage students will develop strategic Spanish reading skills while investigating the literary genres of expository essays, myths, fables, legends, poetry, short stories, and novels. Extended reading and literary selections are taken from adopted texts and recommended reading. Students will produce writing in various formats and genres, including well-developed paragraphs, literary response items, expository essays, short stories (narrative), historical documents, and technical documents, while continuing to develop skills in the correct use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

• Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers II Curriculum

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Grades: 10-11-12
Instructor: Perry High School teacher
*Dual credit (1 HS credit and 3 college credits)

This course is the first in the two-course Elementary Spanish sequence. It introduces the study of functional Spanish, with emphasis on speaking, writing, and understanding oral and written Spanish in basic and simple situations and texts. Students will be able to greet, introduce, and describe people; talk about themselves, their families, jobs, houses, and daily activities; express likes and dislikes; discuss daily activities, incorporating reflexive verbs, travel and clothing; fill out a job application; understand and give basic instructions using commands; and write and read basic texts and tell stories in the present, preterit, and imperfect tenses. The course includes intensive listening comprehension training through the use of audiovisual and multimedia materials and discussion of cultural topics.

*Students will need to complete the full application & registration process through Lakeland Community College to receive college credit.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester               

The health course is designed to enable students to obtain accurate information, develop lifelong positive behaviors, and make good decisions that will impact their own wellness and others.  Study will include: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Reducing Health Risks, Using Communication Skills to Promote Health, and Setting Goals for Good Health      

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• Health Curriculum

Term 1

• Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
• Healthy and Safe Relationships
• Reducing Healthy Risks

Term 2

• Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
• Healthy and Safe Relationships
• Reducing Health Risks

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit Physical Education, One Semester

The purpose of this course is to learn basic skills and knowledge associated with resistance training, aerobic conditioning, and anaerobic conditioning.  Students will gain knowledge of the different muscle groups and which machines or activities will develop specific muscle groups.  The course will also include activities to develop and improve flexibility, nutrition, and wellness.

The State Board of Education adopted the following National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) standards in December 2007 and benchmarks and indicators on June 8, 2009. Ohio's Academic Content Standards in K-12 Physical Education are made up of six standards:

• Standard 1:  Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
• Standard 2:  Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
• Standard 3:  Participates regularly in physical activities.
• Standard 4:  Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
• Standard 5:  Ehibits responsible personal behavior and social behavior that respects self and others in pysical activity. 
• Standard 6:  Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

For each grade level band, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, there are benchmarks and specific indicators. This vertically articulated curriculum is evaluated through the state's Physical Education Evaluation Instrument which can be found by clicking on the link.

• Strength and Fitness Curriculum

Term 1

• Conditioning
• Speed and Agility
• Strength Training

Term 2

• Conditioning
• Speed and Agility
• Strength Training

Please refer to BOE policy 5460 for the Physical Education Waiver 

Students who have participated in interscholastic athletics, marching band, or show choir for at least two (2) full seasons as defined in the athletic handbook, while enrolled in grades 9 through 12, and as documented by the athletic director and approved by the high school principal, may be excused from the high school physical education requirement. Students electing such an excuse shall complete one-half (1/2) unit of at least sixty (60) hours of instruction in another course of study which is designated by the Board as meeting the high school curriculum requirements.  Students should see their counselor for appropriate paperwork.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

What can I do to take charge of my personal success? What foods are healthy for me? How do I become more independent? In this course students will focus on healthy food choices and how foods consumed contribute to optimal wellness. Students will learn proper nutrients and what nutrients do within the human body, how to prepare healthy meals, food preparation, safety and sanitation, menu planning and being an informed consumer in relation to food.  Students will also learn how to prepare for the challenges and choices they will face in school, work and at home. Students will investigate topics that pertain to teenagers today. Topics include goal setting, relationships, leadership, organizational skills, time and stress management, decision making, and much more.  During this class, students will have the opportunity to obtain the ServSafe Food Handler Industry Recognized Credential. 

Grades: 10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

Have you ever wondered where food dishes originated from?  Do you like preparing food?  Trying new food dishes?  This class will introduce fundamental cooking skills associated with the preparation of international and ethnic specific cuisines.  Students will focus on specific cooking techniques from worldwide regions while utilizing authentic ingredients and tools in a hands-on lab setting.  Investigation of history, geography, climate, and traditions specific to each culture will be studied.  Students will comprehend recipe modification, safe food handling practices, and food science principles.  This course teaches students to recognize the social and cultural factors that influence individuals. Students will explore careers in culinary and pastry arts while participating in entrepreneurial endeavors.  Any student interested in a career in culinary, hospitality and tourism, and event planning is encouraged to take this course.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

This course provides an introduction to beginning sewing and interior design basics. We will learn how to operate a sewing machine, types of hand sewing, and design interior spaces following current trends in the field.  Students will learn the elements and principles of design and construction and presentation techniques.  Students will create projects in this hands-on classroom.  Any student interested in careers in the field of design will benefit from this course, along with anyone who would like to learn technical skills that can be applied in life.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

Explore the world of children and how development occurs. This course focuses on child growth and development from conception through adolescence. Emphasis will be placed on physical, intellectual, emotional and social development at various ages and stages of life. Students will investigate child development and psychology theories and learn ways to provide proper growth and development. By the end of this course, students will be able to apply knowledge of children at different stages of development to foster proper support for success. Students will participate in field experiences with children within the community. Any student interested in a career in the field of teaching/education, health/medicine, social work, psychology, and childcare will benefit from this course along with anyone who will be involved in the life of a child.  Students who take this course will have the opportunity to begin the 12-point industry-recognized Child Development Associate credential. This credential can serve as one of the pathways to graduation.  Additional coursework will be required to obtain a CDA credential.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

This course is divided into three areas that serve as an introduction to architectural design, metallic manufacturing processes and woodworking. Throughout the architecture portion of the course, students will be exposed to and employ the design process, technical sketching, measurement and modeling of their designs. An understanding of residential construction techniques is developed during this unit.  During the metallic manufacturing and woodworking portions of the course students will study machine and lab safety, common manufacturing processes, development of plans, and become proficient in basic manufacturing procedures all through project based/design learning assessments. During the woods portion of the course, students will also learn to operate CNC equipment.  This course is the prerequisite for Manufacturing Design and Fabrication 1, Design and Fabrication 1 and Home Renovation.

• Introduction to Design and Fabrication Curriculum

Term 1

• Measurement
• Technical Sketching
• Introduction to CAD
• Design Project
• Metals Lab Safety and Procedures

Term 2

• Metals Project
• Woods Safety
• Woods Projects

The focus of this course is to apply problem-solving skills by designing and fabricating metallic products that have been developed through the use of professional grade 3D modeling software. The skills gained in this course will aide students in obtaining an entry level machining position or prepare them for other post-secondary educational opportunities in the engineering/design industry. Coursework is highly individualized based upon the interests and/or intended career path of the student. Typically a great deal of focus is placed on developing intermediate to advanced level machining skills along with a greater understanding of CNC machining and 3D printing. The overarching goal of this course is to better prepare students to enter careers or post-secondary programs of study related to manufacturing and engineering. Many students further pursue content related to this course through internships or shadowing experiences with local industry partners.

• Manufacturing Design and Fabrication 2 Curriculum

Term 1

• Metal Lab Safety and Procedures
• Intermediate Level Welding

Term 2

• Precision Machining and Fabrication
• Basic Multiple Process Machining

Upon completion of this course students will become proficient in the construction of advanced level wood joints and project design. The skills gained in this course will aide students in obtaining an entry level construction position or prepare them for other post-secondary options in the engineering/design or construction industry. The content areas of this course include planning, designing, furniture construction, the properties of various woods and the proper use of hand and power equipment. Students will be expected to fully develop their own projects from start to finish with limited direction from the instructor. Students will also explore modern woodworking processes and procedures along with mass production processes. Students will develop all aspects of a mass production project including design, implementation, distribution and evaluation.

• Design and Fabrication II

Term 1

• Measurement/Safety
• Furniture Development

Term 2

• Advanced Product Development

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

Upon completion of this course, students will become proficient in the construction of intermediate to advanced-level wood joints. The content areas of this course include planning, designing, furniture construction, the properties of various woods and the proper use of hand and power equipment. During the planning and design phases the students will select, design and plan the construction of their individual projects of their own choosing. The furniture construction unit stresses the different types of joints and assembly methods used in furniture making. Proper safety practices are an essential part of this course and are expected at all times. Students will also explore modern woodworking processes and procedures through the use of a CNC router.

• Manufacturing Design and Fabrication 1 Curriculum

Term 1

• Safety and Procedures
• Intermediate Skills
• Machining

Term 2

• Welding Skills
• Machining and Fabrication

Upon completion of this course, students will become proficient in the construction of advanced-level wood joints and project design.  The skills gained in this course will aid students in obtaining an entry-level construction position or prepare them for other post-secondary options in the engineering/design or construction industry and/or internship opportunities.  The content areas of this course include planning, designing, furniture construction, the properties of various woods, and the proper use of hand and power equipment.  Students will be expected to fully develop their own projects from start to finish with limited direction from the instructor. Students will also explore modern woodworking processes and procedures, along with mass production processes.  3D modeling skills will be built upon from previous courses.

• Manufacturing Design and Fabrication 2 Curriculum

Term 1

• Metal Lab Safety and Procedures
• Intermediate Level Welding

Term 2

• Precision Machining and Fabrication
• Basic Multiple Process Machining

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
*One Semester = 1 credit
*Two Semesters = 2 credits

Do you want to be part of an innovative program that teaches students real-world skills in a real-world setting?  Home Renovation students will learn and apply construction skills and techniques while working on an actual home, in the district, that will be sold upon completion.  Students will have the opportunity to work alongside Perry High School teachers and professional community partners such as plumbers, electricians, carpenters and HVAC technicians, and many others. Class meets daily off-campus at a home purchased by the school; transportation to and from the home will be available for all students.  The required prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Design and Fabrication.
NOTE: Perry High School is currently seeking grant funds.  This course may not run based on the receipt of grant funds.

Grades 9-10-11-12

1 credit, Two Semester Skinny

This course encourages students to experiment with various forms of creative writing as each discovers his or her individual voice and develops a personal writing style. Students will be introduced to and work within a workshop atmosphere, providing and accepting critiques of their work and the work of others. In addition, there will also be an in-depth discussion of both classic and contemporary work by established writers in all genres. This course requires extensive writing and reading in the focused genres and a completed portfolio at the end of the semester, exhibiting their work. Students will be required to submit work for publication. Prerequisite: Must be a Junior or Senior to take this course.

• Journalism Curriculum

Grading Period 1

• History of Journalism in U.S.
• Lead Writing and Inverted Pyramid
• Interviewing
• Feature Writing
• Editorial Writing
• Law and Ethics of Journalism

Grading Period 2

• Yellow Journalism
• Photojournalism
• Investigative Journalism
• Media Manipulation
• Writing Reviews
• Freedonia

This course is an introduction to the operation and maintenance of professional and semi-professional video recording and editing equipment. Through lecture and a hands-on approach in various lab activities, the course presents the basic techniques of professional video production. It also explores video production and editing through the use of professional broadcast-quality digital video cameras and computer-based editing and compositing systems. The course also stresses professional outcomes through videotaping activities in the studio as well as on campus (some requirements outside of the school day). Students in this course will become literate in the role media plays in our society as well as learn basic media production skills. In becoming media literate, students will learn to identify media and the roles it plays in our modern society, as well as how to critically analyze various forms of media as they work to become quality media producers and explore different media careers. The students will decipher what form of media and what process. They will learn scriptwriting, storyboarding, camera shot techniques, audio techniques, studio and post-production skills using various software programs to produce the different forms of media, including basic special effects and graphics.

*This course does require work outside of the normal school day.

• Media Production I Curriculum

Term 1

• Media Literacy
• Camera Shots and Composition

Term 2

• Storyboard and Script
• Editing

Students in this class will expand on and apply the skills learned in the Media Production I course. The students enrolled in this class will create various types of media programming for Channel 22, the school webpage, the school social media sites, the school film festival and the school announcements (Pirate Nation News) as an open forum for the development of sound, video, radio, and interactive media programming skills. Through direct application of media industry crafts, students will learn the skill of media engineering as well as as related business techniques required for success in the industry. Projects provide direct demonstrations of students' abilities as and engineer, a producer, a project leader, or a team member in both group and individual settings. The students will create a short film using all the conventions of filmmaking to compete in the school film festival.  

*This course requires work time outside of the normal school day.

• Media Production II Curriculum

Term 1

• News Broadcasting

Term 2

• Film Production
• Documentary

Students enrolled in this class may only sign up after instructor permission has been granted. The students in this course have the passion to work independently in order to create media productions of the highest quality. These students are driven to compete in local and national media production contests. They will work independently on projects needed for the school district and/or local businesses for Perry High Productions. These students may be given the opportunity to attend conventions related to media production. The students in this class are not enrolled in an individual class period, but because they are able to work independently, they may enroll in any period available in their own schedule. This class may be repeated and does require work time outside of the normal school day.

• Advanced Media Production

Term 1

• Production for Real-World Communication

Term 2

This course is the prerequisite for students who would like to take Robot II and AP Computer Science. Robot Programming is designed for students interested in solving problems by writing structured computer programs and developing logical thinking skills. The curriculum uses a scaffold approach to teach students how to program a robot.  Students begin by learning to use, troubleshoot and code using a variety of C (text)-based software platforms. Students will work with a C-based programming language with a Windows environment for writing and debugging programs with a comprehensive, real-time debugger. This course allows students to learn the type of C-based programming used in advanced education and professional applications. Robots provide a hands-on opportunity to reinforce and teach math concepts, programmingteamwork, and problem solving.

• Robot Programming Curriculum
• Advanced Robot Programming Curriculum

Term 1

Term 2

Grades: 11-12
1 credit, One Semester

Not sure what your future holds? Maybe you know exactly what you want to study or to be in the future? No matter where you are on this journey, the Internship class has something to offer you.  One of the best ways to be ready for your future is to try something.  Try something new when you have the support of the teacher, a group of peers all doing something new together, and a mentor by your side every step of the way.  That's exactly what the Internship class at Perry HS is set up to do for you!  

If you are a junior or senior and you are looking to check out a possible career path, you will want to register for this opportunity. Juniors and seniors leave this class knowing more about themselves and their future options.  We dive into topics related to college applications, career training, exploring careers, setting goals for new learning related to a specific industry, and building our networks.  Interns leave well-connected with a network of resources to draw from for future clinicals, internships, co-ops, and employment opportunities.  No matter what the future holds you will want to be surrounded by a strong network of supporters.  Why not start now building that community for yourself now? 

The Internship experience is a semester class in which you will be required to earn 3-4 hours per week of unpaid time with your business partner/mentor.  You may need to travel off campus or experiences could be set up right here at the Perry Local Schools.  Once internships begin interns only report to class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Internship times and locations are based on the student’s unique needs, interests, and the availability of both the intern and the mentor. 

• Learning Through Internships Curriculum


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EASTERN LAKE COUNTY WELDING HUB AT PERRY HIGH SCHOOL

Lake Erie College is offering the courses you need whether you are seeking welding experience, certification, or a degree at the Eastern Lake County Welding Hub at Perry High School.

Welding is an in-demand career in advance manufacturing that requires knowledge and specific skills to fabricate metals. Welding is used in products such as cars, ships, buildings, bridges, and more. People who go into this manufacturing field learn industry-standard techniques such as stick, MIG, TIG, and flux-cored arc welding as well as oxyfuel cutting, and braze welding. Some may go on to learn additional techniques if they choose to specialize in any number of areas such as motorsports welding.

Those interested in advancing their skills and improving their credentials have an additional option to earn the Associate of Technical Studies degree in Welding and Fabrication Technology for in-demand jobs. Registration is open for grades 7-12. Interested students may need to meet a 2.0 grade point average for CCP (College Credit Plus) requirements.

These courses are available for CCP (College Credit Plus) credit. Students may take these courses for the experience, a certification, or toward an associate degree.

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR CCP STUDENTS
STEP 1: Attend a high school CPP information session.
STEP 2: Submit the intent to participate form by April 1st to the Guidance Office.
STEP 3: File a CCP Application with Lake Erie College by April 15th.
STEP 4: Notify a counselor to submit a high school transcript or a middle school grade report.

OH Industry Certification(s): Welding Safety, Principles of Welding

Certification(s): Introduction Shielded Metal Arc
Welding (SMAW) - Thermal Cutting: Oxyfuel, Thermal Cutting: Plasma Arc
Ohio Industry Credential: American Welding Society (AWS)

• Certified Welder (SMAW)

Ohio Industry Credential: American Welding Society (AWS)

• Certified Welder (FCAW), American Welding Society (AWS)
• Certified Welder (GMAW), American Welding Society (AWS)
• Certified Welder (GTAW)

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, Two Semesters Skinny

This course will include organization, graphic design, editing, publishing, layout, copywriting, marketing, legal issues, and sales in conjunction with the basic experiences in journalism. As students will rely on computers and appropriate software applications, basic computer skills are expected. The culminating activity will be the “Treasure Chest,” the Perry High School yearbook. Yearbooks II, III, and IV are for editor positions and are done through application.

You Design It!

A course where you explore your own interests! Students will collaborate with Perry staff, outside professionals, and community mentors to design authentic solutions, experiences, and opportunities that match up with the student's unique interests. Students will become fearless, versatile problem solvers and learners willing to take risks in their lives as they pursue happiness through making real-world connections that matter to them. They are champions of their future and now possess the confidence to pursue their dreams.

• Course Curriculum 

Grades: 10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

This course is for students who have already taken You Design It and want to work on their projects in more depth or focus on a new project.

Grades 9-10-11-12

1 credit, One Semester

There are a variety of options for flex credit that include: testing out or demonstrating mastery of course content, distance learning, educational travel, independent study, an internship, music, arts, after-school/tutorial program, community service or other engagement projects. If you have an experience in mind that allows you to show demonstrated student competency and knowledge, see a school counselor to complete a plan to earn credit in a non-traditional manner.