The BHS Experience – 2248
Grade 8 | ½ unit

Students will acquire skills and knowledge they will use to succeed throughout high school. Students will begin a comprehensive college and career planning process called MyCAP (My Career & Academic Plan) by engaging in interest inventories, goal setting, and purposeful high school course planning. Topics for learning will include: Orientation to Barnstable High School, Substance abuse prevention education, Social Emotional Learning, career awareness, Bullying Prevention education and Healthy & Active Lifestyles. In addition, the course includes a 

physical education component where students will work to improve their movement skills and fitness levels.  All 8th graders will be enrolled in this ½ year course.

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Academic Mentor – 1899
Grade 11, 12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Academic Mentor is for students who want to help and support other students in the development of their academic skills. This is an opportunity to encourage fellow students to become more engaged in their academic experience through coaching, mentoring, and tutoring.  Students are expected to participate in skills training covering basic work skills and professionalism, serve as a mentor, offer tutoring both one-on-one and in small groups, and support the instruction of the classroom teacher. Academic Mentors must be approved by the department head or curriculum coordinator and teacher. This opportunity is for juniors and seniors. Students must have a strong academic, conduct, and attendance record to be approved for Academic Mentor. 

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Senior Internship – 0992
Grade 12 | Honors | 2 Credits

This two-credit course meets during a double block of time throughout the school year and provides a work-based educational experience that allows students to learn about a particular occupation or industry by interning for an employer in our community. Internships help students understand how schoolwork, technical skills, and personal skills are valued in the workplace. A capstone project will demonstrate the student’s achievement of workplace skills and understanding of the industry. Students will also spend time in the classroom working on valuable employability skills. This class is graded with a letter grade. Students must have a strong academic, conduct, and attendance record to be approved for a Senior Internship. 

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Teaching Internship – 19001
Grade 12 | Honors | 1 Credit

This Teaching Internship experience meets for one block and provides many of the work-based learning opportunities as the two-credit course. This one-credit course is more appropriate for students considering the teaching profession and wishing to gain a valuable internship experience. Students are expected to create and execute lesson plans, conduct research, participate in administrative duties, and complete projects/activities for class. This class is graded with a letter grade. Students must have a strong academic, conduct, and attendance record to be approved for a Teaching Internship. 

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The Senior Experience – 1000
Grade 12 | 1 Credit

The Senior Experience is a year-long elective providing seniors the opportunity to engage in guided post-secondary planning with teachers and school counselors. Using the MyCAP (My Career and Academic Plan) process and MEFA platform, the Senior Experience course works to be an “equalizer between all populations of students with equal opportunity for career and college planning. Every child {in this course} has the opportunity to engage in activities promoting self-awareness, career-exploration, and career immersion. This course is designed to be student-directed and educator facilitated.”* Students in this course will be provided with opportunities to meet with school counselors, recruiters, and other relevant post-secondary planning partners. If you would like to investigate the college, career, or military application process, learn about careers, and plan for sound financial decision-making, this course is for you. 

Major topics of study will include the following:

• Career Research*
• Labor Market Research*
• Personal and Social Awareness*
• Affordability Calculations*
• Post High School Planning*
• Financial Literacy*
• Resume/Cover Letter*
• Grants and Scholarships*
• Responsible Decision Making*
• Relationship Skills*

*Language adapted from DESE definition of MyCAP process

The Art and Applied Technology Department offers a selection of courses that enrich and culturally enhance the lives of our students. Each course provides an understanding of the visual, multimedia, and industrial arts through studio/workshop activities, art appreciation, art criticism, and aesthetic theories. Each student personally develops artistic talents, heightens skills in visual problem solving, and builds confidence in creative thinking abilities. The arts cultivate a range of critically important skills for students, including creative thinking, the ability to see and value multiple perspectives, individual expression, and developing a discipline they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.

All first-level courses are for students of every skill level from beginning to advanced.

Note: Students who choose visual or multimedia arts as a career path should begin a foundational art class during their freshman year.  

This will assure the development of a competitive portfolio by senior year for college application.

**Courses in the Art and Applied Technology Department do not satisfy NCAA eligibility requirements**

Grade 8 Art – Introduction to Art – 2201 
Grade 8 | 1 Unit 

Grade 8 Art is a basic studio art course, which emphasizes hands-on art making. Students will be able to demonstrate basic techniques for using art materials with an emphasis on drawing, painting, sculpture, color theory, and design. Art appreciation will focus on a variety of art mediums, styles, and techniques. Art terminology and critical analysis will be introduced. A variety of assessments are utilized and a working sketchbook, and a positive effort are required. 

Creative Skills, Self Awareness, Responsible Decision Making

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Grade 8 Art – Introduction to Art – 2200 
Grade 8 | ½ Unit

Grade 8 Art is a basic studio art course, which emphasizes hands-on art making. Students will be able to demonstrate basic techniques for using art materials with an emphasis on drawing, painting, color theory, and design. Art appreciation will focus on a variety of art mediums, styles, and techniques. Art terminology and critical analysis will be introduced. A variety of assessments are utilized and a working sketchbook, and a positive effort are required. Creative Skills, Self Awareness, Responsible Decision Making

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Grade 8 Creative Technology – 2203
Grade 8 | ½ Unit

In this introductory survey course students will gain exposure to a range of creative opportunities in the art department Mac labs — creating their own digital images, animations, and short films. Students will be utilizing the Adobe Suite of creative software. For students interested in taking Cartooning and Animation, Digital Media, and Graphic Design in subsequent years, this class is an opportunity to get a head start in digital art making.

Creative Skills, Self Awareness, Responsible Decision Making

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Grade 8 3D Art – 2202
Grade 8 | ½ Unit

Grade 8 3D Art is a basic studio art course which emphasizes hands-on 3D art making. Students will be able to demonstrate basic techniques for using 3D art materials. Options may include: clay, papier-mache, wire, and mixed media. Art terminology and critical analysis will be introduced. A working sketchbook will be used to plan and refine creative ideas and be utilized to explain the creative process.

Fine Arts 1 – 0700(CP), 0701(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit           

Fine Arts 1 is open to all students at any grade or skill level. This is a basic foundation course, which sequences into our advanced-level visual arts program. This course emphasizes training in the basic visual techniques for using art materials and concepts with a strong emphasis upon drawing, painting, composition, and color theory. A survey of art history and appreciation focuses on a variety of art mediums, styles, and periods. Approaches to art criticism and terminology will be introduced. This course is intended as a way to explore the many different ways to enjoy and improve our artmaking and understanding of the art all around us.

Creative Skills, Self Awareness, Research & Technology Skills

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Fine Arts 2 – 0704(CP), 0705(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Fine Arts 1 with a passing grade for CP level.  A grade of B- or better is required for Honors level.

Fine Arts 2 is a broadening and deepening of the skills and concepts found in drawing, painting, color theory, sculpture, and printmaking. Creative and experimental approaches will be fostered through life observation, landscape, figurative, and conceptual approaches. Art history and appreciation in related project areas are highlighted. Art criticism techniques and portfolio development will continue to be practiced. This course is intended as a way to deepen our understanding of the many different ways to enjoy and improve our artmaking and appreciation of the art all around us. Creative Skills, Self Awareness, Research & Technology Skills

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Fine Arts 3 – 0707
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit 

Prerequisite: Completion of Fine Arts 2 with a grade of B- or better

Fine Arts 3 is an exciting, hands-on course where student artists are encouraged to explore, experiment and expand upon their previous art experiences. The two main focuses of the course are media exploration and finding our artistic voice. We will investigate a variety of traditional and non-traditional media and techniques including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and installation. We will be looking at inspiring artists who are pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. Visiting artists will join us throughout the year to discuss their work and provide hands-on workshop experiences. Class and individual critiques will be honest and open to allow the student artist to grow and improve with each discussion. Artists will create a series of work throughout the year that is inspired by a single theme.  Creative Skills, Self Awareness, Social Awareness, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Fine Arts 4 – 0709
Grade 12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Fine Arts 3 with a grade of B- or better

Welcome to the final year in the ART STUDIO! This course is a home for inventive, introspective, and industrious creative-types. Student artists will build upon the wide-array of traditional and non-traditional media and techniques introduced in Fine Arts 3 and challenge themselves to expand upon them in new ways. Students are encouraged to take risks and step out of their comfort zones. Artists will create a series of work throughout the year that reflects their personal interests through visual brainstorming, experimentation, class discussions, and critiques. We will be looking at inspiring artists who are pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. Visiting artists will join us throughout the year to discuss their work and provide hands-on workshop experiences. Artists in this studio course are encouraged to push the boundaries of their past work in other art classes and find their own artistic voice. Artists will be creating thought-provoking artwork to build up their portfolios and potentially prepare for opportunities in the visual arts post-graduation. Creative Skills, Self Awareness, Social Awareness, Work Ethic and Professionalism.

Advanced Placement Studio Art: Drawing, 2D, & 3D – 0744
Grades 11-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit       

Prerequisites include: 1. Completion of 2 successive levels of an art course. 2. A recommendation by an Art and applied Technology Department faculty member 3. Required that students also enroll in another concurrent art class.

Advanced Placement Studio Art is intended for students seriously considering a career in the visual arts or those who would like to explore in depth their passion for making art. Students should be highly motivated, independent workers and prepared to do extensive work outside of school, including summer projects. The class will be organized around preparing a comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates a personal, in depth exploration of the conceptual and technical aspects of art making, to be submitted in May during the A.P. Exam period. 

Creative Skills, Self Awareness, Social Awareness, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

Ceramics 1 – 0710(CP), 0711(H)

Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Ceramics 1 is offered as a foundation course that covers the basic hand building and wheel throwing aspects of working with clay. By exploring exciting functional and sculptural projects, students will gain an introductory understanding of clay, glazes, firing techniques and learn about relevant historical and contemporary ceramic art. Students will develop skills in art critique, exhibition and will be required to complete homework and written tests.

Creative Skills, Safety and Compliance 

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Ceramics 2 – 0713(CP), 0714(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Cer.1 with a passing grade for CP level. A grade of B- or better is required for Honors level.

Ceramics 2 is intended for students wishing to further their growth in all aspects of ceramics. Emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge taught in Ceramics 1 through a variety of adventurous problem solving assignments. Students will be introduced to more professional skills like documenting work, writing artist statements and will continue to build a stronger relationship with critique and exhibition strategies. You’ll learn more about the ceramic process and be exposed to more amazing contemporary and historical ceramic art as it relates to our projects. Homework and written tests will be required. Creative Skills, Research & Technology, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Ceramics 3 – 0716
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Ceramics 2 with a grade of B- or better

Ceramics 3 is designed for the student that is enthusiastic about clay working and is interested in continuing art as a life-long edification. Students will continue to develop professional skills in documenting work, writing artist statements, critique, exhibition strategies and a focus on developing a professional portfolio will become an emphasis.You’ll learn more about the ceramic process and be exposed to more amazing contemporary and historical ceramic art as it relates to our projects. Ceramics 3 students will participate in many aspects of studio management including clay/glaze preparation and kiln assistance. Homework and written tests will be required.

Creative Skills, Research & Technology, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Ceramics 4 – 0718
Grade 12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Ceramics 3 with a grade of B- or better

Ceramics 4 is designed for the student who is enthusiastic about clay working and is interested in continuing art as a life-long edification. Adept professionalism, strong self-motivation, and keen technical skills will be expected. Students will continue to develop professional skills in documenting work, writing artist statements, critique, and exhibition strategies. You’ll learn more about the ceramic process and be exposed to more amazing contemporary and historical ceramic art as it relates to our projects. Ceramics 4 students will participate in many aspects of studio management including clay/glaze preparation and kiln assistance. Homework and written tests will be required.

Creative Skills, Research & Technology, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

Cartooning and Animation 1 – 1721(CP), 1722(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Cartooning and Animation 1 is open to all students in grades 9-12. This foundation course introduces students to a variety of animation forms including: 2d computer software animation, flipbooks, stop motion and rotoscoping with a focus on the basic principles of animation. An iMac will be used frequently as students produce the majority of animations using Adobe Animate. Adobe Animate is a widely used design tool by industry pros for 2d animation, web development, mobile apps and games. In addition to animation, students will learn how to draw basic cartoons both traditionally and digitally using other Adobe software. Students will develop an online art portfolio to display their work throughout the year. A working art sketchbook will be required.

Creative Skills, Research & Technology, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Cartooning and Animation 2 – 1723(CP), 1724(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Cartooning and Animation 1 with a passing grade for CP level. 

In the level 2 course, students will continue to develop their knowledge and skills in cartooning and animation. New and more advanced software tools and techniques will be introduced. Topics include character lip sync, inverse kinematic animation, an introduction to interactivity, and a continued focus on the principles of animation. In addition, the planning and development process will be emphasized. This will involve projects and assignments that relate to story development, storyboarding and character design. Students will maintain an online art portfolio to display their work throughout the year. A working art sketchbook will be required.

Creative Skills, Research & Technology, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Cartooning and Animation 3 – 1726
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Cartooning and Animation 2 with a grade of B- or better

Cartooning and Animation 3 is recommended for students interested in a possible career in animation and/or visual art related studies.  At this level, students will create cartoons and animations that apply technical skills and explore personal creative direction.  Students will be challenged to reflect stories, themes and messages in longer, more substantial pieces of work.  Development of an art portfolio will begin and approaches to critical thinking will be introduced.  A working art sketchbook will be required.

Creative Skills, Research & Technology, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

Graphic Design 1 – 0730(CP), 0731(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Graphic design is the communication of ideas or messages in a visual way. Graphic design work is all around us: magazines, websites, advertisements, book covers, album covers, product packaging, signs, posters, logos, newspapers and more! In this course, students will learn foundational knowledge and skills of graphic design such as typography, photo retouch and manipulation, illustration, layout design and brand identity. In addition, students will be introduced to the Elements and Principles of Art as well as the steps of the design process. Valuable computer skills are gained by completing hands-on design projects using an iMac and industry standard software including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will have the opportunity to transfer selected work into physical formats using a variety of methods including inkjet and sublimation printing. A digital art portfolio will be maintained throughout the year to document and share work.  Creative Skills, Research & Technology, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Graphic Design 2 – 0732 (CP), 0733(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Graphic Design 1 with a passing grade for CP level. 

Students will continue to develop their knowledge and skills in graphic design and dive deeper into the industry standard software, Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will also be introduced to Adobe's desktop publishing application, InDesign. At this level, students will have more opportunities to work on real-world projects, such as designing posters and other materials for school business and events. They will be challenged to produce meaningful visual concepts that communicate ideas, inspire and inform their audience. In addition, students will work to develop more complex design solutions for creative self-expression. Multiple approaches to art criticism will be explored. Students will continue to utilize inkjet and sublimation printers to transfer select digital work into physical formats. A digital art portfolio will be maintained throughout the year to document and share work. 

Creative Skills, Research & Technology, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Graphic Design 3 – 0738(CP), 0737(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Graphic Design 2 with a passing grade for CP level, Completion of Graphic Design 2 with a grade of B- or better for Honors level

Students will continue to develop their knowledge and skills in graphic design and dive deeper into the industry standard software, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. They will continue to produce meaningful visual concepts that communicate ideas, inspire and inform their audience as well as develop complex design solutions for creative self-expression. Students will have the opportunity to explore 3-D design effects using Illustrator tools, isometric illustration and Adobe Dimension software. Some basic motion graphics techniques will be introduced. This level also provides opportunities to work on real-world projects, such as designing posters and other materials for school business and events. Multiple approaches to art criticism will be explored. Students will continue to utilize inkjet and sublimation printers to transfer select digital work into physical formats. A digital art portfolio will be maintained throughout the year to document and share work. Creative Skills, Research & Technology, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Graphic Design 4 – 0739                                          
Grades 12 | Honors | 1 Credit 

Prerequisite: Completion of Graphic Design 3 with a grade of B- or better.

Graphic Design 4 focuses on both personal creative directions and commercial projects related to print and web design. This course is strongly recommended for students interested in a possible career in graphic design and/or visual art related studies. IMac computers will be used for creating, editing and manipulating photographs, photo collages and illustrations.  Use of the Adobe CS products will enable students to develop skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, digital photography strategies, scanning procedures and integrating personal artwork. Students will be required to develop and maintain an art portfolio of original work, which can be submitted for consideration to institutes of higher learning. Continued study in graphic design art history, art appreciation and critiquing will be assigned.  Sketchbooks, research, and homework will be required to assist with concept development.

Creative Skills, Research & Technology, Work Ethic and Professionalism

Integrated Art & Education 1 – 0734(CP), 0735(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

In Art Integration & Education 1, students work in partnership and collaborate with students with special needs in exploring creativity and art making. In this creative and highly interactive process, students will experience, generate and encourage mutual respect and equality. This course is a great introduction for students interested in a career in art education, art therapy, physical therapy, and/or special education. We will be experimenting with a variety of art media including drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Guest speakers will join us to share their experiences working with children and adults with special needs. Each student teacher will create lesson plans based upon their individual interests and teach them to the other student artists.

Social Awareness, Creative Skills, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Integrated Art & Education 2 – 1714
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Art Integration & Education 1 

Art Integration & Education 2 is a continuation course designed for students interested in a career in art education, art therapy, physical therapy and/or special education. Students will have more responsibility and directive interaction with developmentally delayed students.  Coursework regarding lesson plans, increased teaching time and research will be required.  Students will continue to be acquainted with a variety of theories and explanations for various disabilities.  In this creative and highly interactive process, students will continue to generate and encourage mutual respect and equality. This course will include drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture as material processes.  Homework, research, written tests/quizzes, and a journal will be required.

Social Awareness, Creative Skills, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

Fashion Design 1 – 1605(CP), 1606(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Fashion Design 1 is an introduction to fashion design as an art form and industry. Students will cover the basics of fashion illustration, machine and hand sewing, reading and constructing patterns, career possibilities, and fashion history. The course will begin with an introduction to the art elements and design principles, and will focus on the design and drawing process. Students will then be introduced to hand and machine sewing in addition to alternative textile construction methods. Students will focus on taking designs from conception to completion, to then be featured in the spring fashion show. The later portion of the year will focus on pattern reading and traditional garment construction using sewing and overlock machines. Students will be assessed on sewing and illustration projects, weekly homework, tests and quizzes. Students will be required to keep a working sketchbook and participate in the planning and execution of this year’s fashion show in April.  Honors students are required to complete additional work for each unit of study. Social Awareness, Creative Skills, Collaboration and Communication, Work Ethic and Professionalism  

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Fashion Design 2 – 1608 (CP), 1609(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Fashion Design 1 

Fashion Design 2 will look at fashion from concept to construction with a focus on industry standard practices. Students will focus on designing and illustrating original garments as well as sewing and constructing them. All garments will be worked on from concept to construction using mood boards, design drawings, presentation boards, and technical flats. Students will experiment with new media, materials, and designs, while synthesizing what has been previously learned in the former fashion design class with new construction and sewing techniques. Assessments will be made on all sewing and illustration projects, weekly fashion history responses, tests, and quizzes. Students will be required to keep a working process book and participate in the planning and execution of this year’s fashion show in April. Honors students are required to complete additional work for each unit of study.

Social Awareness, Creative Skills, Collaboration and Communication, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Fashion Design 3 – 1612
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Fashion Design 2 with a grade of B- or better

Fashion Design 3 will look at fashion from concept to construction with a continuing focus on industry standard practices. Students will focus on designing and illustrating original garments as well as sewing and constructing them. Students will be encouraged to work more independently and focus on more complex construction. Students will be required to create mood boards, presentation boards, flats, and more advanced drawings and designs to accompany each sewn project. The main focus for the year will be placed on creating a cohesive collection of work to be presented at the spring fashion show. Students will be assessed on sewing and illustration projects, weekly fashion history homework, tests and quizzes. Students will be required to keep a working process book and participate in the planning and execution of this year’s fashion show in April. 

Social Awareness, Creative Skills, Collaboration and Communication, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Fashion Design 4 – 1614 
Grade 12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Fashion Design 3 with a grade of B- or better

Fashion Design 4 will allow students to focus on designing, illustrating, and constructing a cohesive senior runway collection. Students will work independently and will be required to create mood boards, presentation boards, and flats as part of a senior collection presentation to be displayed at the annual fashion show. Fashion 4 students are required to show a minimum of five looks in a stand alone runway walk during the fashion show. Students will be assessed on planning, sewing, and illustration. Students will be required to keep a working process book and participate in the planning and execution of this year’s fashion show in April. 

Social Awareness, Creative Skills, Collaboration and Communication, Work Ethic and Professionalism

Digital Media 1 – 1728(CP), 1729(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Video Production 1 is an introduction to multiple formats of digital art including graphic design, motion graphics, videography, and visual effects.  Students will have hands-on experience with the professional editing software in Adobe’s Creative Suite. Students will learn to apply the fundamentals of artistic layout and design using different types of media to create effective, informing, and entertaining Videos and images. Technically, students will learn to manage different file formats, file size and image resolution using a variety of image capturing devices. Students who take this course will be prepared for either our Digital Media Production 2 Film Focus or News/TV Focus courses. This class is excellent for anyone wanting to go into the film industry, journalism, public relations, or multimedia communications.

Social Awareness, Creative Skills, Collaboration and Communication, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Digital Media 2 – 1730(CP), 1731(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Digital Media Production 1 with a passing grade for CP level.  

Expands on the videography section of the Digital Media Production 1 course giving students the opportunity to learn how to tell stories using industry standard video and audio equipment. Students will learn how to create and edit short films, music videos, commercials, and public Service Announcements using Adobe Premiere Pro. Developing their skills as digital storytellers, students will experience the entire production process including script writing, storyboarding, filming and editing. They should also be proficient in writing reflective and analytical essays, and scripts. Students should be creative independent learners who work well in teams. Students will be introduced to the concept of media literacy and what it means to be an educated consumer of media in the 21st century.

Social Awareness, Creative Skills, Collaboration and Communication, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Digital Media 3 – 1732(CP), 1733(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Digital Media Production 2 with a passing grade for CP level

This creative, hands-on course emulates the fast paced, deadline driven world of network news where students are the official team that creates the monthly broadcast of BHN Barnstable High News, which airs on both Channel 22 and the web. Students take turns as studio and field reporting teams as they rotate through numerous roles in a television studio including director, camera operator, teleprompter, graphics and news anchor. Students will continue to study the various facets of broadcast studio production using Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. Students should be creative, independent learners who also work well in teams. They should also be proficient in writing reflective and analytical essays and scripts.

Social Awareness, Creative Skills, Collaboration and Communication, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

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Production Assistant for B2BTV 22 – 1618
Grades 12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Video Production 1-3

Students wishing to be considered for this opportunity must be proficient in using digital video cameras, editing on Premiere Pro, and knowledgeable in all facets of studio production.  The production assistant will play an active part in the day to day operations of B2B TV - Channel 22 educational television station that reaches out to community members in Barnstable from grades PK to 12. He/she will be engaged in filming, editing, producing segments for educational programming, and other activities as assigned by the coordinator. The coordinator will help assist in supervision and evaluation of the completion and quality of those tasks to award credit. Social Awareness, Creative Skills, Collaboration and Communication, Work Ethic and Professionalism 

Woodworking Technology 1 – 0753(CP), 0754(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Woodworking Technology 1 covers all types of woodworking power tools in detail. Students gain knowledge and the confidence needed to operate each tool safely and effectively.  Students experience topics including wood and related materials, laying out, cutting and forming of stock, joinery and finishing skills.  Shop safety is a priority and students must demonstrate their competency to safely operate each machine before they will be allowed to operate the equipment independently. Homework and research will be required.

Creative Skills, Safety & Compliance Skills

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Woodworking Technology 2 – 0755(CP), 0756(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Woodworking Technology 1

Woodworking Technology 2 students will study and build various styles and periods of furniture.  Different types of woods, wood joints, and finishes are explored.  Both mass production and individual projects are assigned.  Shop safety is still a priority and before students will be allowed to operate any machine they must demonstrate their competency. Homework and research will be required. 

Creative Skills, Safety & Compliance Skills

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Woodworking Technology 3 – 0757
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Woodworking Technology 2 with a  grade of B- or better

Woodworking Technology 3 students will look at woodworking from concept to construction with a continuing focus on industry standard practices. Students will be encouraged to work more independently, individualize their project ideas, and focus on more complex construction. Shop safety is still a priority and before students will be allowed to operate any machine they must demonstrate their competency.

Digital Photography 1 1740(CP), 1741(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi Level | 1 Credit

This is a hands-on, project-based course where we will learn about the fundamentals of composition and design utilizing the Canon DSLR digital cameras. Cellphone photography and editing with a variety of phone applications will be infused into the curriculum as well. Students will be taking photos throughout the school, in specific classrooms, outdoors, and in the community. Additionally, students will gain experience in framing, lighting, and peer photo critique, as well as responsibly and effectively posting on social media. 

Creative Skills, Collaboration & Communication Skills 

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Digital Photography 2 – 1744(CP), 1749(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi Level | 1 Credit 

Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed Digital Photography 1 

This is an advanced digital photography course for students that have completed Digital Photography 1. Students will build upon their camera skills and techniques that they have learned in DP1. The course focus will explore studio and on location techniques that will enhance their photography in the fields of advertising, product photography, fashion, nature, photojournalism and fine art. Students will learn and research various artists in these fields, emulating their styles, while creating their own unique vision. Real world photography will be explored through guest speakers and field trips.

Creative Skills, Collaboration & Communication Skills

Engineering Art - Art that Moves – 1742(CP), 1743(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of an entry-level art class or engineering class

If you look out into the Astro Park you will see the beautiful wind sculptures that move and change with each passing breeze. This course is designed for students who would like to explore this kind of idea — using the techniques and tools of engineering to make pieces that have an art objective — to create something beautiful, fascinating, that tells a story or has a message. You will learn to use the techniques, tools, and practices of engineering to make artwork that can move, create sound, and light up. Students will use and become familiar with tools including the laser cutter and 3D printer, as well as utilizing traditional woodworking and artist’s tools.

If you are interested in seeing more kinetic works of sculpture you can google the work of Reuben Margolin, or Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests.

Creative Skills, Collaboration & Communication Skills

Barnstable High School’s English Department provides course offerings that will encourage our students to be critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, and lifelong learners. Together, thinking, reading, composition and oral communication skills will enable students to become full participants in an evolving, multicultural, technological world. We are committed to our students’ discovery of reading as an insight into the human condition and as a pleasurable experience. 

The goal of the English Department is to encourage and enable all students to:

• read with a deeper understanding

• explore texts at literal, interpretive, and critical levels

• expand their repertoire of writing styles and genres

• write with increased insight, evidence, and clarity

• incorporate evidence to support their opinions and arguments

• increase their vocabulary

• overcome their errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation through individualized correction

• become clearer, more articulate, and more confident oral communicators

• develop more sensitive listening skills

• become media literate students and citizens

• reflect on their development as thinkers, readers, writers, speakers, and listeners in order to better understand their own strengths and areas for growth

• become more organized, more diligent, more responsible, and more reflective as students and as citizens

To be successful in an increasingly global community, students need to enhance their communication skills – written, oral, group, interpersonal, and multimedia communication. New technology is not diminishing but increasing the role of literacies in the 21st century. The ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively, to know one’s audience and purpose, to be sensitive to cultural and disciplinary contexts, to listen carefully, and to engage in articulate, deep discussions are essential skills for the 21st century. 

English courses are offered with the intent of not only challenging the intellectually curious but also providing a good background of understanding for all. English classes maintain a balance between the content of the discipline – literature and rhetoric – and the skills of language arts – reading, writing, speaking, and listening – that are important across all content areas. 

Writing instruction focuses on intermediate writing skills, general writing knowledge, and procedures, such as the writing process, and more interdisciplinary forms and genres of writing. Students are expected to gain mastery of more complex genres as they move through school, including expressive or creative writing, expository genres, argument, and interpretive writing. 

All students must pass English 9, 10, 11, and 12 to fulfill the English requirements for high school graduation. In grade 12, students will be able to choose among several genre-focused options. Juniors may take any of those classes as electives, but not as core courses.

Course Progression

• Grade 8 - English Grade 8 (required)
• Grade 9 - English 1 (required)
• Grade 10 - English 2 (required)
• Grade 11 - English 3 American Literature, or AP Language and Composition (required)
• Grade 12 - English 4 Course Options (required)

The MCAS test is given in grades 8 and 10. Those who score below proficient may be placed in courses that will move them towards proficiency in order to graduate. By state mandate, the Grade 10 test must be passed in order to graduate. The recommended program of studies according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education includes four years of English in grades 8-12. Appropriate student placement is crucial for success. Reading and writing skills, work ethic, and motivation are factors of a successful placement. 

All students may take English courses at the College-prep level. In order to be prepared for college-level reading and writing, students taking the courses at the College-prep level should expect to read a diverse selection of texts and write in a variety of genres in class and at times for homework. All students in College-prep classes will be working on critical reading and analytical writing skills, digital literacy and research skills, vocabulary development, and public speaking skills.

Students taking the courses at the Honors level will be expected to demonstrate abstract thinking skills, critical reading awareness, excellent research and writing skills, self-directed study skills, and high intellectual vigor and enthusiasm. Students should expect to independently read and critically analyze a significant quantity of sophisticated literature and supplemental readings and engage in critical analysis, synthesis, and evaluation in increasingly abstract response genres in their writing.

English Grade 8 – 2351
Grade 8 | College Prep | 1 unit

The curriculum follows the state frameworks and standards. Frequent rehearsals of skill applications are given to incorporate reading comprehension, literary analysis, and writing skills into their knowledge base. Note-taking skills and productive study habits will be consistently reinforced. Vocabulary and grammar may be presented in a variety of ways to reflect the varied skill levels of the college preparatory student. Instructional methods may include small and large group discussions, cooperative learning, lectures, oral presentations, and independent reading/writing. 

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English Grade 8 – 2350
Grade 8 | Honors | 1 unit

Grade 8 Honors classes are designed for highly motivated students with strong academic skills. Students in honors classes must be prepared for increased rigor, faster pace, greater depth of content area, consistent effort, and the ability to work independently. The curriculum follows the state frameworks and standards. Frequent rehearsals of skill applications are given to incorporate reading comprehension, literary analysis, and writing skills into their knowledge base. Note-taking skills and productive study habits will be consistently reinforced. Vocabulary and grammar will be presented in a variety of ways. Instructional methods may include small and large group discussions, cooperative learning, lectures, oral presentations, and independent reading/writing. 

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Grade 8 Literacy Strategies – 2310
Grade 8 | College Prep | ½ unit

The purpose of the Literacy Strategies class is to provide direct instruction in active learning habits and strategies including active reading, note-taking, written expression, organization, and study skills, including test-taking skills, in order to access challenging content. Reading strategies will focus on nonfiction assignments. Students will practice these skills as well as oral presentation skills, and writing for high school, and college readiness. 

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Grade 8 Reading Skills – 2312
Grade 8 | College Prep | ½ unit

The purpose of the Literacy Skills class is to provide direct, explicit, multi-sensory instruction in foundational literacy skills, including phonics and spelling, to those students who require a more intensive instructional approach. Instruction in word attack skills is provided in order to address gaps or weaknesses in reading skills. Students will work to increase their oral reading fluency by taking part in repeated readings or other oral reading opportunities with a focus on accuracy, phrasing, and expression. In addition to whole class direct instruction, students will receive individual feedback and support with applying skills and strategies during student teacher conferencing. 

Literacy Strategies – 1210
Grade 9-10 | College Prep | ½-1 credit

The purpose of the Literacy Strategies class is to provide direct instruction in active learning habits and strategies including active reading, note-taking, written expression, organization, and study skills, including test-taking skills, in order to access challenging content. Students participate in instructional activities to prepare for the higher level literacy demands and course options offered at BHS. The curriculum provides challenging coursework that requires students to be self-motivated and engaged in their own achievement. Students are required to complete an assessment and reflection to demonstrate their mastery for each unit of study completed. Students will practice these skills as well as oral presentation skills, and writing for high school, and college readiness. 

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Reading Skills – 1211
Grade 9-10 | College Prep | 1 credit

The purpose of the Literacy Skills class is to provide direct, explicit, multi-sensory instruction in foundational literacy skills, including phonics and spelling, to those students who require a more intensive instructional approach. Instruction in word attack skills is provided in order to address gaps or weaknesses in reading skills. Students will work to increase their oral reading fluency by taking part in repeated readings or other oral reading opportunities with a focus on accuracy, phrasing, and expression. In addition to whole class direct instruction, students will receive individual feedback and support with applying skills and strategies during student teacher conferencing. 

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Academic English – 1112  
Grades 9-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit 

Students will be placed in this course by their ELL teacher and counselor. 

This course is designed primarily for students for whom English is not their first language. Students work to increase their knowledge of oral and written English vocabulary, syntax, and grammar in order to enhance the reading, writing, and communication skills needed to comprehend and complete academic coursework in all subject areas. Students participate in small group and individualized learning activities based on academic goals which they set on a weekly basis. Students will also explore Archetypes and the Hero’s Journey. 

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English 1 –  0110 
Grade 9 | College Prep | 1 Credit 

The curriculum follows the state frameworks and standards. More frequent rehearsals of skill applications are given to incorporate reading comprehension, literary analysis, and writing skills into their knowledge base. Note-taking skills and productive study habits will be consistently reinforced. Vocabulary and grammar may be presented in a variety of ways as to reflect the varied skill levels of the college preparatory student. Instruction is differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. 

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English 1 – 0100
Grade 9 | Honors | 1 Credit 

This course is for the highly motivated independent learner who possesses strong comprehension skills, well organized note-taking skills, productive study habits, and demonstrates strong analytical skills. The curriculum reflects the recommended state standards in the Language Arts Framework document. Students are introduced to all genres of literature as well as extensive exposure to vocabulary and grammar. Literary analysis essays are based on the elements of literature. This level offers the college-bound student rigorous units of study. Class format emphasizes small and large group discussion, oral presentations, lecture, peer modeling and revision, and independent reading/writing. 

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English 2 – 0131
Grade 10 | College Prep | 1 Credit 

The curriculum for this course reflects the state recommended standards in the English Language Arts Frameworks document. Tenth grade students will complete the state mandated MCAS battery in the spring of their sophomore year. Results from these tests will become a part of their permanent file. By state mandate, these tests must be passed to graduate.  Major units of study reflect extensive vocabulary skills and effective language manipulation through writing, speaking, and performance. The texts read and studied include state recommended classical literature as well as young adolescent literature. Students will further develop their reading comprehension, reading analysis, composition, and study skills. A variety of instructional methods are used to meet the objectives of the course and attend to the varied ability levels of the CP students in the class. 

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English 2 – 0130
Grade 10 | Honors | 1 Credit 

English 2 Honors reflects the state recommended standards in the English Language Arts Frameworks document. Tenth grade students will complete the state mandated MCAS battery in the spring of their sophomore year. Results from these tests will become a part of their permanent file. By state mandate, these tests must be passed to graduate. Students in this honors level course should be highly motivated and possess the skills necessary to understand, analyze, and appreciate literature. The honor students’ attitude and performance reflect the dispositions of independent learners. They are conscientious in attending to all assignments within the units of study and responsible in meeting all class expectations. Major units of study reflect extensive vocabulary skills and effective language manipulation through writing, speaking, and performance. The texts read and studied include state recommended classical literature as well as young adolescent literature. While the core curriculum is the same for all levels, the students in the honors level course do more in-depth study of work, may do more independent reading, writing and research, and do so at a brisk intellectual pace. The result of this work is that students will be prepared to take the Advanced Placement courses in their junior and/or senior year if they so choose.

English 3: American Literature – 0133
Grade 11 | Honors |1 Credit 

At a reasonably brisk pace, students will study and write about the development of American philosophy and writing styles through the twentieth century. The works of major American writers will be studied in depth. The writing required in this class is designed for the mature writer who has demonstrated a mastery of essay writing skills, is self-motivated, and able to respond positively to constructive criticism. The course emphasizes two areas: developing a strong personal voice and improving literary analysis skills. Students are expected to be active participants in peer editing activities and class discussion. In addition to the regularly assigned literary compositions, students will complete a research paper and the college placement essay folder. 

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Advanced Placement Language and Composition – 1118
Grade 11 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit 

Recommendation: Completion of English 2 Honors with a grade of B- or better and/or teacher recommendation. 

The AP English Language and Composition course is designed to help students become skilled thinkers and writers who think critically and compose for a variety of purposes. This class focuses on writing rhetorical analysis, synthesis, and argument, while reading for an author’s purpose. Students will be identifying, examining, and emulating writing styles. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer's intentions, audience expectations, and subjects as well as the way conventions, style, and one’s line of reasoning contribute to the effectiveness of the author’s purpose. Once these skills are introduced, students will apply them to their study of American Literature and the development of the American identity through its literature. The course is designed to help students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to meet college level expectations as well as to deal successfully with the questions of the Advanced Placement examination, while also examining the  Students are expected to be independent learners and to take initiative in class discussion. After registering for the course, students will be given required summer preparatory work. The summer writing and reading assignments will be due on the first day of school. All students are required to take the AP exam. 

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English 4: World Literature – 0126 (CP), 0125(H)
Grade 12 (Grade 11 elective) | Multi-level | 1 Credit 

The aim of the course is to enlarge student understanding of the varieties of human experience by attending to stories from countries and cultures different from our own. While students will be asked to read carefully and to write about the literature in an analytical manner, the underlying task will be for students to imagine living according to a different set of “rules” or cultural assumptions as they read literature from different cultures and countries (in translation if not originally written in English). Students will write at least one formal analytical essay each quarter. The college application process, with an emphasis on the common application and the college essay, will be reviewed, and a senior research project will be completed. Honors students will be assigned extra readings and assessments each quarter.

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English 4: Exploration of Genre: Drama and Poetry – 1100(CP), 1101(H)
Grade 12 (Grade 11 elective) | Multi-level | 1 Credit 

This course is an introduction to the genres of poetry and drama. Students will read poetry and plays, both for literary interpretation, written analysis, honing their writer’s voice, and for performance projects. 

Poetry: Students will read poetry from a diverse catalogue of poets, including modern songwriters. Students will focus on cultivating their own poetic voice through writing practice, an evaluation of other poets’ voices and craft, and a commitment to the revision process, in order to produce a class chapbook publication and group and individual spoken word and slam poems and performances. They will also research a poet or poetic movement/element of their choice, sharing their findings with the class through a research project. Drama: The course will provide students with a general introduction to the structure, varieties, and evaluation of drama as literature and performance, theatre etiquette, and the basic elements and processes involved in the production of a theatrical presentation. Students will read and analyze drama, complete research, actively participate, including performance. Projects may include the study of improvisation, pantomime, storytelling, and American musical theatre, the relationship between art and culture, and the dramatization of scenes. Performance: A theatrical performance project, participation in Poetry Out Loud and Slam, and a musical theatre project will culminate in in-house field trips. In addition, because a play is only completely realized when performed, this course aims to consider questions of performance that open up the texts in special ways. Therefore, a field trip to see and review a professional production of a play is an important part of the course curriculum. 

As with all senior English courses, the college application process, with an emphasis on the common application and the college essay, will be reviewed and honors students will be assigned extra readings and assessments each quarter.

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English 4: Horror and Science Fiction – 1130(CP), 1131(H)
Grade 12 (Grade 11 elective) | Multi-level | 1 Credit 

Horror forces us to question our sense of safety and the stability of the human psyche. Science fiction brings us to a galaxy far, far away, or to future worlds which can tell us something about our own time. We will be reading about ancient monsters and future worlds. Possible authors include: Mary Shelley, Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, Edgar Allen Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ambrose Bierce, Shirley Jackson, and Clive Barker. Students will write their own horror or sci-fi story. Class discussion, participation, and a consistently productive work ethic are essential for success in this class. The college application process, with an emphasis on the common application and the college essay, will be reviewed, and a research project will be completed. Honors students will be assigned extra readings and assessments each quarter.

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English 4: Understanding Diversity – 1120(CP), 1121(H)
Grade 12 (Grade 11 elective) | Multi-level | 1 Credit 

This class will allow students to investigate the importance of human connections. Students will use novels, non-fiction texts, videos, and social media in order to discover universal similarities and celebrate diversities. They will analyze the themes of tolerance, diversity, and human rights in discussion, writing, and research. Students will be exposed to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and it's The World of Difference curriculum. The college application process, with an emphasis on the common application and the college essay, a group research project, primary source presentation, community service, and literary analysis are the various forms of assessment in the course. Honors students will be assigned extra readings and assessments each quarter. 

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English 4: Creative Writing – 1113(CP), 1114(H)
Grade 12 (Grade 11 elective) | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This is a course for students with demonstrable skills in writing creatively and an interest in literature of all genres. The desire to write creatively is expected. The course includes an analysis of the works of professional writers, modeling a variety of styles, a study of different writing techniques and genres, as well as practice in writing essays, poetry, letters, and short stories. Students must be willing to write daily, to share writing with others, and to accept constructive criticism on their work from peers as well as the teacher. Instructional methods include the use of journals and writers’ notebooks, peer editing, readings on writing, and working with peers, in small and large groups. Each student must submit a work to the class culminating in a class book. In addition to writing for class, students are required to submit two pieces of their work for publication in Kaleidoscope, the school’s literary magazine. Students are encouraged to work with or as part of the magazine’s staff as well.

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English 4: Contemporary Literature & Writing – 0127 
Grade 12 (Grade 11 elective) | College Prep | 1 Credit

This course is designed around an intensive review of reading comprehension of both nonfiction and fiction, analytical writing, and personal writing.  Contemporary texts will be selected that will focus on the connection between literature and the human condition, and students will work together to create a community of collaborative learning. The needs of the students help determine the focus of the class, and students will receive significant individualized attention around specific skill areas.  As with all senior English courses, the college application process, with an emphasis on the common application and the college essay, will be reviewed and a research paper or project will be completed.

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English 4: Research and Technical Writing – 0128(CP), 0129(H) 
Grade 12 (Grade 11 elective) | Multi-level | 1 Credit   

This course is designed for students enrolled in any Career Pathway program. The course offers specified assistance in writing and communication skills that will be utilized in their immediate professional career. Students will hone their communication skills, research skills, technical writing, professional writing, and visual communication skills. Class discussion, participation, and a consistently productive work ethic are essential for success in this class. The college application process, with an emphasis on the common application and the college essay, will be reviewed. Other assignments include cover letters and resumes, instructional writing, persuasive writing, and a research project. Students will learn citation formats including the APA and Chicago.

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English 4: Children’s Literature – 1212(CP), 1213(H)
Grade 12 (Grade 11 elective) | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Children’s Literature is a comprehensive and engaging course designed to introduce students to the rich and diverse world of literature created specifically for children and young adults k-8. This course delves into classic and contemporary works of children's literature, fostering a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling and its impact on young readers. Students will explore the themes, characters, and literary techniques through folktales, fairy tales, fantasy, realistic fiction, young adult chapter books and series, and informational books. Students will learn about poetry, prose, illustrations, fiction, and literary genres, study the dynamics of reading aloud, and explore creative techniques for presenting literature. Students will have a variety of written assignments, including a research project and the creation of a children’s book to culminate each unit. Students will also collaborate with community members to promote youth literacy. Projects may include story walks, book creation & publishing, and youth literacy events. As with all senior English courses, the college application process, with an emphasis on the common application and the college essay, will be reviewed and a research paper or project will be completed.

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English 4: News Production – 0138 (CP), 0139 (H)
Grade 12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Recommendation: A grade of B- or better in the previous English class.

This year-long, hands–on course is designed to introduce students to the field of journalism and enable them to produce Insight, the school’s comprehensive student news source. Through self-directed assignments and mini-lessons along with teacher and peer feedback, students will learn how to write and edit a variety of stories, from breaking news to student profiles, while learning first-hand about the journalism industry, including ethics and press rights and responsibilities. With the oversight of the instructor, students will publish the quarterly magazine Insight as well as weekly on BHSInsight.com and Instagram. Students are responsible for all content, design, advertising, and photography. Those seeking to improve their graphic design, business, photography, and writing skills in a real-world publishing environment are encouraged to join. The course includes participation in a variety of contest and conference opportunities, including the New England Scholastic Press Association’s annual conference and awards ceremony at Boston University in May. Advanced students work closely with the advisor to polish their media arts portfolio in preparation for college. As with all senior English courses, the college application process, with an emphasis on the common application and the college essay will be reviewed. 

*Please note that students in all levels of News Production meet during the same block and work collaboratively on the publications in a team-oriented environment.

**This course may not meet NCAA requirements.

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Advanced Placement English Literature – 0140
Grade 12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit 

Recommendation: Completion of English 2 or 3 Honors or AP English Language and Composition with a grade of B- or better and teacher recommendation. 

This course is designed for the mature student who has already demonstrated an aptitude for interpreting literature and for written and oral expression. Course content is designed to help students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to meet college level expectations as well as to deal successfully with the questions of the Advanced Placement examination. Readings for the course are drawn from a variety of genres, styles, periods, and countries; writing assignments focus on literary analysis. Students are expected to be independent learners and to take initiative in class discussion. After registering for the course, students must attend a meeting in which summer preparatory work will be explained. Students are required to complete summer reading from an AP summer reading list and a writing assignment that will be due August 15th. All students are required to take the AP exam.

The following English courses provide additional opportunities for students to explore personal interests and/or options for a future career. The curricula for these courses emphasizes a “hands-on approach” to the course’s content, giving the students application practice of those skills deemed essential in these career pathways. Many core courses may also provide these experiences; however, those listed below are electives that do not satisfy English graduation requirements. These courses may be taken in addition to the core requirements in English. 

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News Production 1 – 0141 (CP), 0142 (H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Recommendation: A grade of B- or better in the previous English class.

This year-long, hands-on course is designed to introduce students to the field of journalism and enable them to produce Insight, the school’s comprehensive student news source. Through self-directed assignments and mini-lessons along with teacher and peer feedback, students will learn how to write and edit a variety of stories while learning first-hand about the journalism industry. With the oversight of the instructor, students will publish the quarterly magazine Insight as well as weekly on BHSInsight.com and Instagram. Students are responsible for all content, design, advertising, and photography. Those seeking to improve their graphic design, business, photography, and writing skills in a real-world publishing environment are encouraged to join. 

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News Production 2 – 0143 (CP), 0144 (H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Recommendation: A grade of B- or better in News Production 1.

As returning staff members, students in News Production 2 will advance to editing and managing responsibilities. They will learn how to coach peers through the writing process from determining a story’s angle to publication. Student section editors set deadlines as well as guide revision and copy editing to ensure all content meets the appropriate standards for printing. Students enrolled in the course are expected to be intrinsically motivated, adhere to deadlines, and uphold their responsibilities while bringing energy and innovation to the publication.

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News Production 3 – 0145 (CP), 0146 (H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Recommendation: A grade of B- or better in News Production 2

Year 3 journalism students will become members of the leadership team that oversees the day-to-day operation and growth of Insight as it publishes on multiple platforms (print, web and social media). Year 3 students will serve as either the editor-in-chief or the managing editor. They are also expected to produce more long-form, multi-part series, investigative journalism, photographic essays, video, podcasts and/or advanced graphic design depending on their particular interests and expertise.

* Please note that students in all levels of News Production meet during the same block and work collaboratively on the publications in a team-oriented environment.

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Yearbook – 1116 (CP), 1117(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit 

Recommendation: A grade of B- in the previous English class.

Yearbook is a full-year, in-school business responsible for the production of the Barnacle, Barnstable High School’s official yearbook. In this course, students learn about many aspects of business management, from organizing, advertising, and running sales campaigns; constructing and living within a budget; rising to the challenge of meeting intractable deadlines; and trouble-shooting and problem-solving. Because students are responsible for the design, layout, and content of the yearbook, they draw upon the artistic skills they have developed over their careers as students in areas such as writing, photography, art, and graphic design. Students interested in taking Yearbook should be, above all, self-motivated and possess a superior work ethic.

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The Senior Experience – 1000
Grade 12 | 1 Credit

The Senior Experience is a year-long elective providing seniors the opportunity to engage in guided post-secondary planning with teachers and school counselors. Using the MyCAP (My Career and Academic Plan) process and MEFA platform, the Senior Experience course works to be an “equalizer between all populations of students with equal opportunity for career and college planning. Every child {in this course} has the opportunity to engage in activities promoting self-awareness, career-exploration, and career immersion. This course is designed to be student-directed and educator facilitated.”* Students in this course will be provided with opportunities to meet with school counselors, recruiters, and other relevant post-secondary planning partners. If you would like to investigate the college, career, or military application process, learn about careers, and plan for sound financial decision-making, this course is for you. 

Major topics of study will include the following:

• Career Research 
• Labor Market Research
• Relationship Skills 
• Personal and Social Awareness 
• Affordability Calculations     
• Responsible Decision Making
• Post High School Planning 
• Financial Literacy      
• Grants and Scholarships
• Resume/Cover Letter

*Language adapted from DESE definition of MyCAP process

The English Language Education (ELE) Program at Barnstable High School is committed to the core value that all children have the right to every opportunity to achieve their full potential.  The ELE program provides explicit, systematic and sustained English language instruction to promote academic achievement.  The program curriculum is aligned with the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

EL Newcomer Social and Instructional Language – 1194/1195
Grades 8-12 | College Prep | 1 Unit        

Recommendation: This course is for English Learners in their first year of schooling in Massachusetts. Students with a 1.0 to 2.5 overall WIDA score or at the discretion of the Director of EL. 

Provides explicit English language instruction using literacy skills and academic concepts and key language uses such as ARGUE, INFORM, EXPLAIN, and NARRATE. The purpose of the course is to expose English Language Learners to systematic, explicit, and sustained development of the academic English language within WIDA standards in connection with the Common Core standards. 

The goal of the course is to facilitate the English development and mastery of oral and written discourses, grammar structures, and academic vocabulary. Furthermore, this course will develop literary and analytical skills, which will enable English learners to be successful in the future mainstream courses. 

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EL Newcomer Language of Math – 1196/1197                                                                                 
Grades 8-12 | College Prep | 1 Unit    

Recommendation: This course is for English Learners in their first year of schooling in Massachusetts. Students with a 1.0 to 2.5 overall WIDA score or at the discretion of the Director of EL. 

Provides explicit English language instruction using literacy skills and academic concepts and key language uses such as ARGUE, INFORM, and EXPLAIN. The purpose of the course is to expose English Language Learners to systematic, explicit, and sustained development of the academic English language within WIDA standards in connection with the Common Core standards. 

The goal of the course is to facilitate the English development and mastery of oral and written discourses, grammar structures, and math related academic vocabulary. Furthermore, this course will develop literary and analytical skills, which will enable English learners to be successful in the future mainstream courses. 

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EL Newcomer Language of Science – 1198/1199                            
Grades 8-12 | College Prep | 1 Unit        

Recommendation: This course is for English Learners in their first year of schooling in Massachusetts. Students with a 1.0 to 2.5 overall WIDA score or at the discretion of the Director of EL. 

Provides explicit English language instruction using the science topics and key language uses such as ARGUE, INFORM, and EXPLAIN. The purpose of the course is to expose English Language Learners to systematic, explicit, and sustained development of the academic English language within WIDA standards in connection with the Common Core standards. Furthermore, this course will develop literary and analytical skills, which will enable English learners to be successful in the future mainstream courses.

EL Social and Instructional Language – 1186/1180
Grades 8-12 | College Prep | 1 Unit      

Recommendation: This course is for English Learners in their second or third year of schooling in Massachusetts. Students with a 1.0 to 2.5 overall WIDA score or at the discretion of the Director of EL. 

Develops literacy skills and academic concepts with Levels 1 and 2 English proficiency. Social and Instructional Language and Literacy incorporates proficiencies necessary to deal with the general English language of the classroom and the school, both orally and in writing. Students learn to communicate about themselves, family, feelings and special interests. They acquire vocabulary to function in their immediate school environment and in their community.  Students will master entering skills in English, such as the ability to ask and answer direct questions, to graphically represent language of the content areas, to follow and give simple commands, and to exhibit mastery of English phonological patterns and simple tense syntax. Additionally, they will be introduced to higher level language functions including the ability to produce and comprehend increasingly complex grammar and vocabulary, and strategies to improve reading comprehension and written language.

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EL Language of Math – 1188/1184
Grades 8-12 | College Prep | 1 Unit        

Recommendation: This course is for English Learners in their second or third year of schooling in Massachusetts. Students with a 1.0 to 2.5 overall WIDA score or at the discretion of the Director of EL.

Exposes English Language Learners to systematic, explicit, and sustained development of the academic English language within WIDA ELD Standard 3 Language for Mathematics in connection with the Common Core standards. Provides explicit English language instruction using literacy skills and academic concepts and key language uses such as EXPLAIN and ARGUE. Explains mathematical concepts and operations using additional supports including manipulatives, graphic organizers, simplification and paraphrasing of instructional language, and direct teaching of key vocabulary and mathematical phrases in English. Develops ability to write and comprehend word problems and analyze real-world examples in order to participate independently in mathematics instruction in English. Facilitates the English development and mastery of oral and written discourses, grammar structures, and math related academic vocabulary. Develops academic and analytical skills, which will enable English learners to be successful in their future mainstream courses. 

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EL Language of Science – 1187/1182
Grades 8-12 |College Prep | 1 Unit        

Recommendation: This course is for English Learners in their second or third year of schooling in Massachusetts. Students with a 1.0 to 2.5 overall WIDA score or at the discretion of the Director of EL.

Provides explicit English language instruction using the science topics and key language uses such as argue, ARGUE, INFORM, and EXPLAIN. Exposes English Language Learners to systematic, explicit, and sustained development of the academic English language within WIDA standards in connection with the Common Core standards. Develops literary and analytical skills, which will enable English learners to be successful in the future mainstream courses.

EL Language of History and Civics – 1170/1174
Grades 8-12 | College Prep | 1 Unit        

Recommendation: This course is for English Learners with a 2.5 to 3.5 overall WIDA score or at the discretion of the Director of EL.

Provides an overview of the history of the United States to help EL students develop content vocabulary, linguistic complexity, and language control. Explores English usage in a historical context to improve grammatical competence, language usage, and language skills. Builds language skills by reading primary and secondary sources, participating in class discussions, and summarizing and analyzing historical events. 

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EL Language of ELA – 1172/1176
Grades 8-12 | College Prep | 1 Unit   

Recommendation: This course is for English Learners with a 2.5 to 3.5 overall WIDA score or at the discretion of the Director of EL.

Expands students’ communicative and academic competence by further developing students’ vocabulary usage, linguistic complexity, and use of language. Stresses higher level thinking strategies to allow students to become independent learners. Through interactive learning, encourages students to explore how to use English in socially and culturally appropriate ways according to audience, purpose, and setting. Improves grammatical competence by mastering a wider range of verb tenses and sentence structures. Builds literacy competence through texts of various genres and by writing a variety of essays with emphasis on original thought and analysis.

EL Advanced  Language of ELA – 1200  
Grade 8 | College Prep | 1 Unit   

Recommendation: This course is for grade 8 English Learners with a 3.2 or above in literacy and overall WIDA scores of 3.6 or above or at the discretion of the Director of EL.

Exposes English Language Learners to systematic, explicit, and sustained development of academic English language within WIDA ELD Standard 2 Language for Language Arts in connection with the Common Core standards. Provides explicit English language instruction using literacy skills, academic concepts, and key language uses such as Narrate, Inform, and Argue. Develops vocabulary usage, linguistic complexity and language control to achieve communicative and academic competence.  Emphasizes higher level thinking strategies to allow students to become independent learners. Explores how to use English in socially and culturally appropriate ways according to audience, purpose, and setting. Improves grammatical competence by mastering conditional verb tenses, complex passive voice, and summarizing and predicting. Develops the ability to write an organized critical essay with emphasis on original thought and analysis.

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EL Drama and Theater – 1191 
Grades 9-10 | College Prep | 1 Credit  

Recommendation: This course is for grade 9 and 10 English Learners with a 3.2 or above in literacy and overall WIDA scores of 3.6 or above or at the discretion of the Director of EL.

Exposes English Language Learners to systematic, explicit, and sustained development of academic English language within WIDA ELD Standard 2 Language for Language Arts in connection with the Common Core standards. Provides explicit English language instruction using literacy skills, academic concepts, and key language uses such as Narrate, Inform, and Argue. Explores English Language Arts topics as a medium to continue to develop vocabulary usage, linguistic complexity, and language control to achieve communicative and academic competence. Emphasizes higher-level thinking strategies in the analysis of fiction and nonfiction to allow students to become independent learners. Develops fluency using English in socially and culturally appropriate ways according to audience, purpose, and setting. Sharpens academic skills such as summarizing and predicting. Strengthens reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills while mastering dialogue and dramatic presentation. 

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EL Literature and Film – 1190
Grades 11-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit  

Recommendation: This course is for grade 11 and 12 English Learners with a 3.2 or above in literacy and overall WIDA scores of 3.6 or above or at the discretion of the Director of EL.

Exposes English Language Learners to systematic, explicit, and sustained development of academic English language within WIDA ELD Standard 2 Language for Language Arts in connection with the Common Core standards. Provides explicit English language instruction using literacy skills, academic concepts, and key language uses such as Narrate, Inform, and Argue. Dives deeply into intensive study and analysis of novels, biographies, and film with a strong emphasis on critical reading comprehension and the process of creating extended writing pieces. Compares and contrasts literary works and films in writing and in oral presentation. Builds academic English vocabulary while strengthening reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Masters academic skills such as summarizing and predicting. Understands and develops voice, applies persuasive techniques, and uses figurative language.

SIFE Foundational Literacy – 1203/1204    
Grades 8-12 | College Prep | 1 Unit        

Recommendation: This course is for students identified as SIFE and who have WIDA scores 2.0 or below. 

Foundational Literacy is for students who may have experienced gaps in their schooling and/or need foundational skills in reading and writing. Students learn reading strategies in order to advance their reading comprehension skills. Students at this level are beginning to develop academic language through listening and speaking. The course will provide support for students in developing basic academic concepts and critical thinking skills using content that reflects students' lives, interests, and culture.

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SIFE Foundational Math – 0328/0329
Grades 8-12  | College Prep | 1 Unit        

Recommendation: This course is for students identified as SIFE and who have WIDA scores 2.0 or below. 

Foundational Math is for newcomers who may have experienced gaps in their schooling and/or are in need of fundamental skills in number sense and geometric reasoning. Students will learn mathematical strategies in order to advance their algebraic reasoning. Students will take this course in addition to their assigned grade level math course.

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SIFE Foundational Science – 1201/1202
Grades 8-12 | College Prep | 1 Unit

Recommendation: This course is for students identified as SIFE and who have WIDA scores 2.0 or below. 

Foundational science is for newcomers who may have experienced gaps in their schooling and/or are in need of fundamental skills in key science vocabulary, guided reading in science, and reinforcement of content-related concepts such as summarize, similar, demonstrate, and conclude.  Language forms and functions necessary to complete academic tasks in science are taught in the context of a science lesson. 

The History, Social Science, and Business curriculum at BHS is aligned with the vision and frameworks established by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  Our purpose is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to become thoughtful and active participants in a democratic society and a complex world. We believe the future of democracy depends on our students’ development of content knowledge, historical reading and writing skills, and civic dispositions that will enable them to embrace democracy’s potential.  

The Business, Entrepreneurship, and Finance Pathway offers students the opportunity to build and apply skills that will help them succeed personally and professionally. The courses in this Pathway are designed to help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and the many technical skills necessary for success in the business world.  Students who are interested in joining the small-business economy of Cape Cod, as well as those who want to become CEOs, will benefit from participation in this Pathway. Through several of the courses in the Pathway, students have the opportunity to earn college credit at Cape Cod Community College. Additionally, students in the Pathway are strongly encouraged to participate in DECA, a competition-based extracurricular club at BHS that prepares student leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the world.

All students need three History credits in World History, U.S.I, and U.S.II. to qualify for graduation. Advanced Placement United States History will fulfill the United States History graduation requirement.

Early American History and Civics – 2353
Grade 8 | College Prep | 1 Unit

This course will explore the roots and foundations of  democracy and the development of government in the United States.  Students will study the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the institutions of government at the federal, state, and local levels.  Students will develop both historical thinking and media literacy skills in order to evaluate and apply historical and contemporary data.  In the second half of the year, students will apply their knowledge and skills to student-led, nonpartisan civic action projects. Additional supplemental research and projects will be required throughout the year.

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Early American History and Civics – 2352
Grade 8 | Honors | 1 Unit

This course will explore the roots and foundations of democracy and the development of government in the United States. Students will study the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the institutions of government at the federal, state, and local levels. Students will develop both historical thinking and media literacy skills in order to evaluate and apply historical and contemporary data. In the second half of the year, students will apply their knowledge and skills to student-led, nonpartisan civic action projects. Additional supplemental research and projects will be required throughout the year. This honors course is for the highly motivated and independent learner.  

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World History - From the Age of Reason to the Nuclear Age – 0228
Grade 9 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Students will act as historians as they decipher both primary and secondary sources to understand modern world history content. Units of study begin with the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment and continue onto the Era of Revolutions; Industrialization and Imperialism; Nationalist Movements in Latin America, Africa, China, and India; World War I; the Russian Revolution; the Great Depression, the Rise of Dictators and World War II; the Cold War Era; and the Contemporary World. The study of current world events will be interspersed throughout the year. Supplemental research, reading, and projects will be required.

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World History - From the Age of Reason to the Nuclear Age – 0229
Grade 9 | Honors | 1 Credit

This course is for the highly motivated and independent learner. Students will act as historians as they decipher both primary and secondary sources to understand modern world history. Units of study begin with the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment and continue onto the Era of Revolutions; Industrialization and Imperialism; Nationalist Movements in Latin America, Africa, China, and India; World War I; the Russian Revolution; the Great Depression, the Rise of Dictators and World War II; the Cold War Era; and the Contemporary World. The study of current world events will be interspersed throughout the year. Supplemental research, reading, and projects will be required.

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Advanced Placement Human Geography – 0275
Grade 9 | Advanced Placement |1 Credit
(Students in Grades 10 - 12 may take this class as an elective)

AP Human Geography presents students with the curricula equivalent of an introductory college-level course in human geography or cultural geography. The AP Human Geography content is presented thematically and is organized around the discipline’s main subfields: economic geography, cultural geography, political geography, and urban geography. The approach is spatial and problem oriented. Case studies are drawn from all world regions, with an emphasis on understanding the world in which we live today. The goal for the course is for students to become more geo-literate, more engaged in contemporary global issues, and more informed about multicultural viewpoints. Students will see geography as a discipline relevant to the world in which they live; as a source of ideas for identifying, clarifying, and solving problems at various scales; and as a key component of building global citizenship and environmental stewardship. This is a college-level class. All students are required to take the national AP exam in May. There will be a short required summer assignment.

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U.S. History 1 - Union and Disunion – 0242
Grade 10 | College Prep | 1 Credit

This course will examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States.  Students will act as historians as they decipher both primary and secondary sources to analyze the origins of the Revolution and the Constitution; Democratization and Expansion; Economic Growth; Social, Political, and Religious Change; the Civil War and Reconstruction; Industrialization and Immigration; and Progressivism and World War I. Students are expected to assess historical data by evaluating its relevance, content, and reliability in order to arrive at informed conclusions on the basis of factual evidence.  Supplemental readings, projects, and research are required.

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U.S. History 1 - Union and Disunion – 0241
Grade 10 | Honors | 1 Credit

This course is designed for the highly motivated and independent learner.  Students will examine in depth the historical and intellectual origins of the United States and will act as historians as they decipher both primary and secondary sources to analyze the origins of the Revolution and the Constitution; Democratization and Expansion; Economic Growth; Social, Political, and Religious change; the Civil War and Reconstruction; Industrialization and Immigration; and Progressivism and World War I. Students are expected to assess historical data by evaluating its relevance, content, and reliability in order to arrive at informed conclusions on the basis of factual evidence.  Supplemental readings, projects, and research are required.

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Advanced Placement World History – 0230
Grades 10-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

AP World History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college world history course. This course covers world history from 8000 BCE to today, using six chronological periods. Large themes such as trade, technology, and interaction among societies and empires will be the focus as students perform the work of historians, including analyzing documents, looking at how societies change over time, and making comparisons among civilizations. Students should be able to handle a large workload and have strong reading and writing skills. This is a college-level class. All students are required to take the national AP exam in May. There will be a short required summer assignment.

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U.S. History 2  - The Roaring 20th Century – 0246
Grade 11 | College Prep | 1 Credit

This course covers the historical context, critical debates, and foundational principles of United States history, from the Roaring 20s to present day. Students take on the role of real historians, political scientists, journalists, and citizens, investigating a diverse variety of sources and developing their own critical perspectives on our nation’s complex history!  Assessments for this course typically include debates and Socratic Seminars, DBQs (document-based questions), and collaborative projects, in addition to more traditional stimulus-based multiple choice exams.

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U.S. History 2 - The Roaring 20th Century – 0245
Grade 11 | Honors | 1 Credit

This course covers the historical context, critical debates, and foundational principles of United States history, from the Roaring 20s to present day.  Students take on the role of real historians, political scientists, journalists, and citizens, investigating a diverse variety of sources and developing their own critical perspectives on our nation’s complex history!  Assessments for this course typically include debates and Socratic Seminars, DBQs (document-based questions), and collaborative projects, in addition to more traditional stimulus-based multiple choice exams.

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Advanced Placement U.S. History – 0240
Grades 11-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

AP U.S. History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college U.S. history course. Students will acquire the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with topics in U.S. history from the Pre-Columbian societies of the Americas to the political, economic, social, and cultural issues America faces in the contemporary world. This course progresses at an accelerated pace and requires extensive reading, discussion, and writing. This is a college-level class. There will be a mandatory summer assignment and all students are required to take the AP Exam in May. 

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Principles of Economics and Personal Finance – 0268(CP), 0269(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Recommendation: A strong interest in statistics, data-driven research and current events.

Economics is the study of how society allocates scarce resources, and is important in our everyday lives whether we study it formally or not.  This course is designed as an introduction to economic ways of thinking that will help students see the world with fresh insight and prepare them for introductory level courses in both microeconomics and macroeconomics in college.  Students in this course will gain an understanding of fundamental economic concepts such as supply and demand, market structures, the role of incentives and public policy, trade, the labor market, and industry behavior. Additionally students will apply these concepts to their own lives as they study how to make choices about college loans, credit cards, investments, and personal budgeting, thus beginning to make their own personal financial goals.  Students should expect a mix of traditional reading and assessments along with many data-driven research projects throughout the year that will give them a chance to fully personalize their own learning. Students who successfully complete this course with a B- (80) or better will earn college credit at Cape Cod Community College. This course is part of the Business, Entrepreneurship, and Finance Pathway.

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Psychology – 0250(CP), 0251(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This course covers the fundamental principles of psychology and aims to help students better understand themselves and others by focusing on theorists and theories of human behavior. Units include Careers and Ethical Principles, Research Methods, Recent Research on the Brain, Learning, Memory, Motivation and Emotion, Developmental Stages, Personality Theories, Psychological Tests and Disorders, Methods of Therapy, Stress and Health, and Group Behavior.  College-bound students will find this course to be very helpful as an introduction to Psychology 101 that many take in their first year of college.

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Sociology – 0253(CP), 0254(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. This course will investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies and how people interact within these contexts. Sociology focuses on groups rather than individuals. Topics will include cultural diversity, conformity, social stratification, racial and ethnic interactions, deviance and social control, inequality, family structures and various social issues. As our population grows more diverse, the need to understand the norms of other cultures, their social institutions, and the collective human behaviors of past and present societies has become essential. This is especially important for high school students, because as you grow older you will meet people from many parts of the world. Having insight and an appreciation for people from different cultures who practice different social norms and customs will make these encounters much more rewarding.

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Advanced Placement European History – 0226
Grades 11-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

This course is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college course in European history.  In this course students will learn about the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped today’s world through the study of European history from the year 1450 to present, utilizing four chronological periods and six themes: Interaction of Europe and the World; Poverty and Prosperity; Objective Knowledge and Subjective Visions; States and Other Institutions of Power; Individual and Society; and National and European Identity. This is a college-level class. All students are required to take the AP exam in May. There will be a short required summer assignment.

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Advanced Placement Psychology – 0239
Grades 10-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

Recommendation: A strong interest in statistics, data-driven research and current events.

AP Psychology is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college course in psychology.  This course will introduce students to the major “schools” of psychology and will continue with units on Research Methods, Biological Bases of Behavior, Sensation, and Perception, States of Consciousness, Learning Processes, Cognition, Motivation and Emotion, Developmental Psychology, Personality, Testing, and Individual Differences, Abnormal Psychology, Treatment of Psychological Disorders, and Social Psychology. Extensive reading, writing, and discussion are required. 

NOTE: Advanced Placement Psychology is NOT the same course as Psychology Honors; therefore, level changes may not occur. This is a college-level class. All students are required to take the AP exam in May. 

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Advanced Placement Economics – 0262
Grades 11-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

AP Economics is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester college introductory course. This course prepares the motivated student for intermediate and advanced economic college courses, and is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with economics and economic systems. Students will learn to assess economic data, examining its relevance, reliability, and importance, and will learn to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in economic scholarship. The course places special emphasis on the study of national income, price level determination, economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. The AP Program offers two exams in economics—one in microeconomics and one in macroeconomics. A separate score is reported for each. All students are required to take both AP Exams in May.  

NOTE: Advanced Placement Economics is NOT the same course as Principles of Economics and Finance; therefore, level changes may not occur. This course is integral to the Business, Entrepreneurship, and Finance Pathway. This is a college-level class. All students are required to take the AP exam in May.

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Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics – 0207
Grade 12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

AP U.S. Government and Politics is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory semester-based college course. This course will provide the motivated student an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. Students will read and analyze U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals. Topics covered include the Constitutional Underpinnings of U.S. Government; Political Beliefs and Behaviors; Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Mass Media; Institutions of National Government; Public Policy; and Civil Rights and Liberties.  Extensive reading, writing, and discussion are required. Students selecting this course should be personally interested in politics and the political process. This is a college-level class. All students are required to take the AP exam in May.

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Advanced Placement African American Studies – 1290
Grades 10-12 | Advanced Placement / 1 Credit 

AP African American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that examines the diversity of African American experiences through direct encounters with authentic and varied sources. Students explore key topics that extend from African kingdoms to the ongoing challenges and achievements of the contemporary moment. Given the interdisciplinary character of African American studies, students in the course will develop skills across multiple fields, with an emphasis on developing historical, literary, visual, and data analysis skills. This course foregrounds a study of the diversity of Black communities in the United States within the broader context of Africa and the African diaspora. This is a college-level class. All students are required to take the national AP exam in May. There will be a short required summer assignment. 

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Introduction to Criminal Justice – 1274(CP), 1275(H)
Grade 12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This course is designed for students with an interest in criminology and law enforcement.  Students will learn about law, democracy, and human rights through strategies that promote problem-solving, critical thinking, cooperative learning, and conflict resolution. Members of the Barnstable Police Department, as well as other law enforcement agencies, will provide demonstrations in the practices of today’s law enforcement officers.  Students will be introduced to the inner workings of the Barnstable Police Department, the Barnstable District and Superior Courts, and the Barnstable County House of Corrections. Students will receive Stop the Bleed training, general First Aid training, and CPR certification.  This is the capstone course for the Law, Society, and Criminal Justice Pathway. 

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Black Studies – 1266(CP), 1267(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This course is designed to introduce students to the major themes, issues, and debates in the Black experience from African origins until today.   Some of the specific topics covered include ancient African kingdoms, colonial and antebellum slavery, the abolition movement, the free black experience, the Civil War, emancipation, Jim Crow segregation, racial violence, black culture, the modern freedom struggle, popular culture, political movements, and the contemporary experience. History, literature, art, and music will inform the curriculum.

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Global Issues for Global Citizens – 1276(CP), 1277(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This student-driven, discussion based, service-learning course will explore a variety of political, economic, historic, environmental, and social issues facing global citizens today, from Cape Cod to Cambodia. Students will collaborate to research issues and take informed action in the school and local community. Topics include Human Rights, Effects of Climate Change, Trade, Israel/Palestine Conflict, Happiness, Cultural Anthropology, and Governance.   

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Concepts in United States History – 0247
Grades 10-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Concepts in United States History is designed for newcomer English language learners. This course will focus on the following topics in US history: 1) the revolutionary period, the foundations of US government, and the Constitution; 2) expansion, Civil War, and Reconstruction; 3) Immigration, urbanization, and progressivism; 4) Modernity in the United States: ideologies and economies; 5) Defending democracy: responses to fascism and communism; 6) Defending democracy: the Cold War and civil rights at home; 7) United States and globalization. Students in this course will work collaboratively with their peers to assess and organize historical data from multiple primary and secondary sources by evaluating its relevance, content, and reliability in order to arrive at and defend informed conclusions based on factual evidence. Developing focused inquiry questions and civic dispositions will also be a critical component of this course. Student learning will be expressed using a variety of methods.

Money Management – 1286(CP), 1287(H)
Grades 9-10 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions and cultivate lifelong money management habits. Through engaging lessons, group work, and practical applications, students will delve into crucial personal finance topics, including: setting financial goals, the basics of banking, saving strategies, budgeting concepts, insurance essentials, introduction to investing, and post-high school planning. Students who have had either a summer job or are currently employed will benefit greatly from this class. 

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Introduction to Accounting – 0666(CP), 0667(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This course is highly recommended for students planning to major in any field of business and/or accounting in college. Accounting introduces students to and expands their knowledge of the fundamental accounting principles and procedures used in businesses.  Students will learn the basic accounting practices and procedures for operating a business. Concepts taught will include journalizing and posting transactions, preparation of financial statements, petty cash, and payroll through a computerized simulation program as well as participate in the course-long project of  analyzing the financial records of the BHS School-based Enterprises. In addition, students will learn about ethics and social responsibility in business and accounting.

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Business & Business Economics Principles – 1278(CP), 1279(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit
(formerly Introduction to Business)

Principles of Business

The first half of this course will be Principles of Business, a project-based business course, develops student understanding and skills in such areas as business law, economics, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, and strategic management. Through the use of four projects, students acquire an understanding and appreciation of the business world. They develop a business analysis report, conduct an environmental scan of the local business community, and investigate business activities.  Throughout the course, students are presented problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Authentic interaction with business owners in the community is an integral component of the course.  Current technology will be used to acquire information and to complete the projects. 

Business Economics

The second half of the course will be Business Economics, a project-based business course. Students expand their understanding that businesses are influenced by external factors that are often beyond their control. Consumer spending, government policies, economic conditions, legal issues, and global competition are addressed through practical, current applications to everyday societal and business life. Decision matrices are introduced, and the importance and costs of quality are stressed. Students develop their knowledge and skills in such areas as economics, entrepreneurship, operations, and professional development. Throughout the course, students will be presented with current economic problems for which they are asked to determine solutions, often through the application of decision matrices. Students who successfully complete this course with a B- (80) or better will earn college credit at Cape Cod Community College.

Recommended Extracurricular Connection: Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in DECA and participate in the club's activities, which include competition and fundraisers.

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Marketing & Finance Principles – 1288(CP), 1289(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit
(formerly Marketing and Finance Strategies)

Principles of Marketing

The first half of this course is Principles of Marketing, a project-based business course that develops student understanding and skills in the functional areas of marketing: channel management, marketing-information management, market planning, pricing, product/service management, promotion, and selling. Students acquire an understanding and appreciation of each of the marketing functions and their ethical and legal issues. Decision matrices are employed to aid in market planning.  Throughout the course, students are presented problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Authentic interaction with business owners in the community is an integral component of the course.

Principles of Finance

The second half of this course is Principles of Finance, which furthers student understanding of two specific business activities—managerial accounting and finance—that were introduced in an earlier High School of Business™ course, Principles of Business.  Through team activities and a semester-long corporate investment project, students make connections between accounting and finance. The Stock Market game will help reinforce key concepts throughout the semester. Students acquire an understanding of financial statements, calculate financial ratios, and make corporate financial management decisions based on their analysis of that financial data.  In addition, students apply the concepts of operating and overhead costs, internal accounting controls, and budgets to their class business.  Lastly, cost/benefit analysis is introduced as an element of financial planning and decision-making.  

Prerequisites: Introduction to Business (Principles of Business and Business Economics) OR Teacher Recommendation 

Recommended Extracurricular Connection: Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in DECA and participate in the club's activities, which include competition and fundraisers.

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Management & Business Strategies – 1256(CP), 1257(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Principles of Management 

Get an up-close look at managing. You’ll learn first-hand how to manage projects and people—and how to do it ethically and legally. This course includes individual and group work as you conquer problems in the different areas of management, such as human resources management, risk management, project management, and knowledge management. 

Business Strategies

Here’s where it all comes together. In this course you will run your own business. Using the smarts gained in previous High School of Business™ courses, you’ll start by writing a real business plan. Then you’ll put that plan to action by opening and operating a business. You will tackle problems real business professionals face, such as interviewing, hiring and supervising staff, keeping financial records, evaluating results, and much more. Along the way you’ll find out how the areas of a company (marketing, finance, management, etc.) work together.  

Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least one course in the BFE Pathway. 

Recommended Extracurricular Connection: Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in DECA and participate in the club's activities, which include competitions and fundraisers.

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Entrepreneurship – 1264(CP), 1265(H)
Grades 9-11 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This course will ignite your imagination as you develop business skills and grow your entrepreneurial mindset. Organized around highly engaging learning experiences and project-based learning, this curriculum helps you develop critical, career-ready skills that will prepare you to succeed in the workplace, start your own business, and/or further your education.  Units include Operation Mindset, Testing an Opportunity, Building a Competitive Edge, Creating Your Biggest Fans, and Making a Profit. Towards the end of the year, students will have opportunities to pitch their business opportunities to judges in local, regional, and national competitions. DECA is a major component of this course and participation in the DECA District level competition is highly encouraged. Students who successfully complete this course with a B- (80) or better will earn college credit at Cape Cod Community College.

Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship Internship – 1003(CP1c), 1004(H1c), 1005(CP2c), 1006(H2c)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-Level | 1 Credit/2 Credits 

Required: Introduction to Business (Principles of Business and Business Economics1278/1279), Marketing & Finance Strategies (Principles of Marketing and Principles of Finance 1288/1289) and/or Management & Operational Strategies (Principles of Management & Business Strategies 1256/1257) AND Teacher Approval

A 100 hours Capstone Project is required.

This 100 hour industry immersion internship is the Capstone project for the Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship Innovation Pathway. Students will be immersed in the world of  businesses and experience the various departments of one of our local companies here on Cape Cod. Students will participate in work readiness training prior to the start of the internship and will be expected to engage in ongoing reflection opportunities including journal writing, MyCAP entries, and the use of the Work-based Learning Plan. There will be an end-of-experience student product (oral presentation, written report, video, etc.)

Recommended Extracurricular Connection: Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in DECA and participate in the club's activities, which include competition and fundraisers.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Business (Principles of Business and Business Economics), Marketing & Finance Strategies (Principles of Marketing and Principles of Finance) and/or Management & Operational Strategies (Principles of Management & Business Strategies).  

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School-based Enterprise Internship – 1007(CP), 1008(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Required: Introduction to Business (now: Principles of Business and Business Economics 1278/1279) OR Entrepreneurship (1264/1265) AND Teacher Approval

Retailing provides students the opportunity to become familiar with the skills required for job entry in the many customer service and marketing based industries while focusing on strategies and issues that owners, managers, and employees are faced with. During this course, students will have the opportunity to help run our School-based enterprises. Students will learn about entrepreneurship, management, marketing, and finance. All students will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and develop: POS point of sales, customer relations, buying & merchandising, inventory management, production & operations, and loss prevention.  Activities will include operating: The Hawk’s Nest, The Kettle- our spirit vending machine, The Entrepreneurial Hub- our student & staff consignment department, and our custom apparel business.  Students will be required to complete the weekly Work-based Learning Plan and a  Learning Objectives Reflection, A Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship Innovation Pathway course.

Recommended Extracurricular Connection: Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in DECA and participate in the club's activities, which include competitions and fundraisers.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Business (now: Principles of Business and Business Economics) OR Entrepreneurship AND Teacher Approval.

The BHS Math Department agrees with the Massachusetts Department of Education vision of the mathematically proficient student in the 21st Century. “The mathematical skills and understanding that students are expected to demonstrate have wide applicability outside the classroom or workplace. Students who meet the standards are able to identify problems, represent problems, justify conclusions, and apply mathematics to practical situations. They gain an understanding of topics and issues by reviewing data and statistical information. They develop reasoning and analytical skills and make conclusions based on evidence that is essential to both private deliberation and responsible citizenship in a democratic society. They understand mathematics as a language for representing the physical world.” 

The math program at Barnstable High School is aligned with the current 2017 Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Mathematics.

Please note: The BHS graduation requirement and minimum admissions requirement for state colleges and universities requires students to complete 4 units of math including completion of Algebra II or the Integrated Mathematics equivalent, including math their senior year. Students may substitute one unit of Computer Science (AP Computer Science Principles or AP Computer Science A). This should be taken into consideration when planning your course of study in mathematics.

Pre-Algebra – 2354
Grade 8 | College Prep | 1 Unit

This course builds on students’ previously developed arithmetic skills and expands their algebraic thinking skills to provide students with a solid foundation for Algebra 1 and beyond. There are three critical areas of focus in Pre-Algebra: (1) expressions and equations; (2) introduction to functions; and (3) 2- and 3-dimensional geometry. Through these areas of focus, students will explore slope as a rate of change; writing and solving linear equations and systems of equations; multiple representations of functions; angle relationships related to parallel lines and triangles; and using the Pythagorean Theorem to analyze various geometric figures on the coordinate plane. (TI-30XIIS recommended) 

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Pre-Algebra – 2360
Grade 8 | Honors | 1 Unit

Prerequisite: Completion of 7th grade math 

This course builds on students’ previously developed arithmetic skills and expands their algebraic thinking skills to provide students with a solid foundation for Algebra 1 and beyond. There are three critical areas of focus in Pre-Algebra: (1) expressions and equations; (2) introduction to functions; and (3) 2- and 3-dimensional geometry. Through these areas of focus, students will explore slope as a rate of change; writing and solving linear equations and systems of equations; multiple representations of functions; angle relationships related to parallel lines and triangles; and using the Pythagorean Theorem to analyze various geometric figures on the coordinate plane. (TI-30XIIS recommended). 

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Algebra Grade 8  – 2355
Grade 8 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of 7^th grade Pre-Algebra 

This course is intended to prepare students for further study in Geometry and Algebra 2. This course will focus on five key areas: (1) linear equations and inequalities; (2) analyzing, solving and using functions (linear, exponential and quadratic); (3) extending the laws of exponents to square and cube roots; (4) 2- and 3-dimensional geometry; and (5) applying linear models to data that represent a linear trend. Students will interpret and translate among various forms of linear equations and inequalities; interpret functions that are represented graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally; solve systems of equations and inequalities that include quadratic expressions; compare quadratic functions with linear and exponential functions; angle relationships related to parallel lines and triangles; and using the Pythagorean Theorem to analyze various geometric figures on the coordinate plane; and use regression techniques to describe linear relationships. (TI-30XIIS recommended) 

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Grade 8 Applied Math (supports Pre-Algebra) – 2313  
Grade 8 | College Prep | ½ Unit (elective) 

Students may be placed in this course by their teacher and counselor. Students who have scored Not Meeting Expectations or Partially Meeting Expectations on their Grade 7 Math MCAS will have priority when enrolling in this course. This Applied Math course is designed to advance math skills and strategies required for student success in meeting the increasing challenges of high school coursework and college and career readiness. This course is designed to take in conjunction with Pre-algebra. Students will review the fundamental skills that are necessary to expand their algebraic reasoning and apply their knowledge to real life applications. The Applied Math curriculum requires students to be involved in and responsible for their learning. Students participate in activities that support the standards for mathematical practice; make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, reason abstractly, critique the reasoning of others, and model with mathematics. MCAS preparation and online practice will be implemented in the curriculum. This course does not satisfy the math graduation requirement. (TI-30XIIS recommended) 

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Applied Math 9 (supports Algebra 1) – 0388
Grade 9 | College Prep | 1 Credit (elective) 

Students who have less than a C- in Pre-Algebra will be recommended for this course. This Applied Math course is designed to advance math skills and strategies required for student success in meeting the increasing challenges of high school coursework, college expectations, and career readiness. The Applied Math 9 curriculum will support standards taught in Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. Students will participate in activities that support the standards for mathematical practice; make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, reason abstractly, critique the reasoning of others, and model with mathematics. This course does not satisfy the math graduation requirement. 

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Applied Math 10 (supports Geometry) – 0399
Grade 10 | College Prep | 1 Credit (elective) 

Students who have less than a C- in Algebra 1 and score Not Meeting Expectations or Partially Meeting Expectations on their MCAS will be recommended for this course. This Applied Math course is designed to advance math skills and strategies required for student success in meeting the increasing challenges of high school coursework, college expectations, and career readiness. The Applied Math 10 curriculum will support standards taught in Algebra 1 and Geometry and provide students with MCAS test preparation. Students will participate in activities that support the standards for mathematical practice; make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, reason abstractly, critique the reasoning of others, and model with mathematics. This course does not satisfy the math graduation requirement. 

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Topics in Algebra – 03021
Grade 8 | College Prep | 1 Unit

Topics in Algebra is for newcomers who  have experienced gaps in their schooling and are in need of fundamental skills in number sense and algebraic reasoning. Students will learn mathematical strategies in order to advance the fundamental skills necessary to be successful in Algebra 1.  

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Topics in Algebra – 03024
Grades 9-10 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Topics in Algebra is for newcomers who have experienced gaps in their schooling and are in need of fundamental skills in number sense and algebraic reasoning. Students will learn mathematical strategies in order to advance the fundamental skills necessary to be successful in Algebra 1.  

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Math 1 – 03022
Grades 9-11 | College Prep | 1 Credit             

Prerequisite: Topics in Algebra or qualifying placement score

Math 1 is designed for beginner English Language Learners.  This course will focus on six critical areas; extend understanding of numerical manipulation to algebraic manipulation, synthesize understand of of function, deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships, apply linear models to data, establish criteria for congruence based on rigid motions and apply the Pythagorean Theorem to the coordinate plane.  Students who enroll in this course will be expected to work collaboratively with their peers, demonstrate understanding of knowledge through presentations and common assessments.

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Math 2 – 03023  
Grades 9-11 | College Prep | 1 Credit                 

Prerequisite: Math 1 or qualifying placement score

Math 2 is designed for beginner English Language Learners. This course will focus on five critical areas; extend the laws of exponents; compare key characteristics of quadratic functions and linear functions, create and solve equations and inequalities, extend work with probability and establish criteria for similarity of triangles based on dilations and proportional reasoning. Students who enroll in this course will be expected to work collaboratively with their peers, demonstrate understanding of knowledge through presentations and common assessments.

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Algebra 1 –  0302
Grade 9 | College Prep | 1 Credit 

Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-Algebra 

The purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades and prepare students for further study in Geometry and Algebra 2. This course will focus on four key areas: (1) linear equations and inequalities; (2) analyzing, solving and using functions (linear, exponential and quadratic); (3) extending the laws of exponents to square and cube roots; and (4) applying linear models to data that represent a linear trend. Students will interpret and translate among various forms of linear equations and inequalities; interpret functions that are represented graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally; solve systems of equations and inequalities that include quadratic expressions; write and solve exponential equations; and use graphical representations to make judgments about models. Students who pass the course with a final grade below C- will be required to take Intermediate Algebra prior to taking Algebra 2. (TI-30XIIS recommended) 

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Algebra 1 – 0310
Grade 9 | Honors | 1 Credit 

Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-Algebra 

Recommendation: Completion of Pre-Algebra with a B- or better or teacher recommendation.

The purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades and prepare students for further study in Geometry and Algebra 2. This course will focus on four key areas: (1) linear equations and inequalities; (2) analyzing, solving and using functions (linear, exponential, and quadratic); (3) extending the laws of exponents to square and cube roots; and (4) applying linear models to data that represent a linear trend. Students will interpret and translate among various forms of linear equations and inequalities; interpret functions that are represented graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally; solve systems of equations and inequalities that include quadratic expressions; compare quadratic functions with linear and exponential functions; and use regression techniques to describe linear relationships. (TI-30XIIS recommended) 

Computer Science Pathway: Students pursuing a computer science pathway would begin by taking a Computer Science Essentials course in eighth or ninth grade, followed by AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A. Cybersecurity can be taken at any time in the sequence, either independently or concurrently. All computer science courses can be taken independently as an elective. 

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PLTW Computer Science Essentials – 0368(CP), 0369(H)
Grades 8-11 | Multi-level | 1 Credit (elective) 

CS Essentials introduces students to coding fundamentals through an approachable, block-based programming language where they will have early success in creating usable apps. As students sharpen their computational thinking skills, they will transition to programming environments that reinforce coding fundamentals by displaying block programming and text based programming side-by-side. Finally, students will learn the power of text-based programming as they are introduced to the Python® programming language. The course engages students in computational thinking practices and collaboration strategies, as well as industry standard tools authentic to how computer science professionals work. Students will learn about professional opportunities in computer science and how computing can be an integral part of all careers today. 

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PLTW Cybersecurity – 0393(CP), 0394(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit (elective)

PLTW Cybersecurity is a full-year course designed to expose students to the ever growing and far reaching field in cybersecurity. Students accomplish this through problem-based learning, where students role-play as cybersecurity experts and train as cybersecurity experts do. PLTW Cybersecurity gives students a broad exposure to the many aspects of digital and information security, while encouraging socially responsible choices and ethical behavior. This course emphasizes algorithmic thinking, computational thinking, and especially, “outside the box” thinking. Students explore the many educational and career paths available to cybersecurity experts, as well as other careers that comprise the field of information security. 

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AP Computer Science Principles – 0343
Grade 9-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit (elective) 

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 or completion of PLTW Computer Science Essentials or POE/IED. Computer Science Principles may be substituted for one course in mathematics or for a laboratory science course. Using Python as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration. Computer Science Principles helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation. PLTW is recognized by the College Board as an endorsed provider of curriculum for AP CSP.  AP Computer Science Principles may be used as a substitution for MassCore mathematics and laboratory science courses.

Students will be required to take the Advanced Placement test in May.  

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AP Computer Science A – 0347
Grades 11-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit (elective) 

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 CP with a passing grade with a B- or better or teacher recommendation. This course may count as a senior year math for those students who have completed Calculus. AP Computer Science A is an approximate equivalent to a one- to two-semester, university-level introductory computer science curriculum. By taking this class, students will be able to design, implement, and analyze solutions to problems; use and implement commonly used algorithms; develop and select appropriate algorithms and data structures to solve new problems; write solutions fluently in an object-oriented paradigm; write, run, test, and debug solutions in the Java programming language, utilizing standard Java library classes and interfaces from the AP Java subset; read and understand programs consisting of several classes and interacting objects; read and understand a description of the design and development process leading to such a program; and understand the ethical and social implications of computer use.  Students will be required to take the Advanced Placement test in May. 

The Barnstable High School music program provides students with the opportunity to prepare for a career in music and/or enhance their understanding of music through the study of theory, technology, history, and performance. Students will learn to work collaboratively, solve complex problems, improve listening skills and enhance fine motor skills. Additionally, research shows that the study of music improves spatial-temporal skills. These skills are an essential component to solving multi-step problems in math, art, engineering, architecture, gaming, and computer programming.

The music program at Barnstable High School is aligned with current state and national arts standards.  The curriculum also addresses the BHS Learning Expectations, focusing on demonstrating creativity, listening actively, and attaining, evaluating, and applying information properly. **Courses in the Music Department do not satisfy NCAA eligibility requirements**

Concert Band – 0781(CP), 0782(H) 
Grades 8-12 | Multi-Level | 1 Credit

Concert Band provides students with the opportunity to improve musicianship and individual technique through the study of music theory, history and the performance of various styles of music.  Students must have experience in or be willing to work hard to learn a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument.

After-School/Evening Performances REQUIRED 

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Concert Chorale  – 0796(CP), 0797(H)
Grades 8-12 | Multi-Level | 1 Credit

Concert Chorale provides students with the opportunity to improve musicianship and vocal technique through the study of music theory, history and the performance of various styles of music. Students must have experience in or be willing to work hard to learn proper vocal technique.

After-School/Evening Performances REQUIRED 

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Chamber Choir – 1773
Grades 10-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Requirement: By Teacher Recommendation ONLY

Chamber Choir is a vocal ensemble for students with advanced singing experience. Students must be committed to improving their musicianship and vocal technique. Students work on advanced choral literature at an accelerated pace. After-School/Evening Performances REQUIRED.

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String Orchestra – 0789(CP), 0790(H)
Grades 8-12 | Multi-Level | 1 Credit

String Orchestra provides students with the opportunity to improve musicianship and string technique through the study of music theory, history, and the performance of various styles of music. Students must have experience in or be willing to work hard to learn proper string technique.

After-School/Evening Performances REQUIRED.

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Contemporary Music Ensemble 1 – 0784
Grades 9-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Contemporary Music Ensemble focuses on a repertoire of popular music such as rock, pop, reggae, and gospel, and incorporates playing and composing on guitars, basses, keyboards, drums, and computers. The major emphasis of this course is to introduce student musical achievement through the exploration of a contemporary band ensemble. 

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Modern Orchestra – 0785 (CP), 0786 (H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Modern Orchestra is for all students regardless of prior musical experience. Students will explore a variety of musical styles utilizing the violin, viola, cello, and bass. Activities will include small group instruction, student-led discussion, listening analysis, performance through cultural lenses (i.e., improvisation, rhythmic nuance, stylistic implementation), and large ensemble performance and reflection. There is no after school commitment and students may take this course more than once for credit. 

**Students enrolled in an ensemble are eligible to audition for related out-of-district festivals offered through SEMMEA, MMEA, and CCMEA.  For example, if you are enrolled in BHS Band, you are eligible for SEMMEA, CCMEA, and MMEA band festivals. Students who choose to audition for these out-of-district festivals must be in “good standing” academically (to be determined by BHS administration) and a participant in our high school’s instrumental and/or vocal program.**

Grade 8 Guitar – 2207
Grade 8 | Multi-level | ½ Unit

This course is designed for 8th grade students with little or no prior experience to develop proficiency in playing guitar. Students will learn proper guitar playing techniques and how to read different guitar notations (tab, chord diagrams, & standard notation). Students will learn to play open and power chords, single note melodies/riffs and essential strumming patterns. A variety of genres and styles will be explored such as: pop, blues, latin, rock, classical, etc. Each student is provided with a guitar for in-school use only. Students are not required to bring their own guitar to class, but would benefit from having access to one at home for practice. 

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Guitar 1 – 1781(CP), 1782(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This course is designed for students with little or no prior experience to develop proficiency playing the guitar. Students will learn proper guitar playing techniques and how to read different guitar notations (tab, chord diagrams, & standard notation). Students will learn to play open, power, and barre chords, single note melodies/riffs, pentatonic and major scales, flat-picking techniques, and strumming patterns. Students will explore a variety of genres and styles such as: pop, blues, latin, rock, classical, etc. Each student is provided with a guitar for in-school use only.  Students are not required to bring their own guitar to class, but would greatly benefit from having access to one at home on which to practice. 

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Guitar 2 – 1757(CP), 1758(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Guitar 1 or permission from the BHS Music Department Head 

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Guitar 1 and/or who have prior knowledge (at least 1 year of private study) of playing the guitar. Students will learn fretboard navigation, moveable barre chords, moveable scales and modes, and more complex single note melodies. Fingerpicking and advanced flat-picking techniques will be utilized. Students will explore a variety of genres and styles such as: pop, blues, latin, rock, classical, jazz, etc..Each student is provided with a guitar for in-school use only.  Students are not required to bring their own guitar to class, but would benefit from having access to one at home on which to practice.

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Piano – 1759(CP), 1760(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in piano and keyboard instruments. Beginning and experienced students are eligible. The course is designed to develop increased proficiency in the areas of technique, reading music, and chord symbols. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of music notation (music symbols and terminology) and music theory (how music works). Each student is provided with a keyboard for in-school use only.  

Students are not required to have a piano/keyboard at home but would benefit from having access to one on which to practice.

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Grade 8 Music Technology – 2206
Grade 8 | ½ Unit

This course is designed for students with an interest in learning the structure and design of music through the use of technology. Students enrolled in this course will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience composing, arranging, and recording music through the use of sequencing and recording software. Emphasis will be placed on developing music awareness, personal enjoyment, and social-emotional reflection. Students will be introduced to various styles including: rock, hip-hop, techno, bossa nova, latin, etc.

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Music Technology 1 – 1795(CP), 1796(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This course is designed for students with an interest in learning the structure, design, and theory of music through the use of technology. Students enrolled in this course will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience composing, arranging, and recording music through the use of sequencing and recording software. Emphasis will be placed on developing music awareness, for personal enjoyment and social-emotional reflection. Students will understand the impact of American music history on national culture and influence including movies, film, music, and fashion. 

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Music Technology 2 – 1703
Grades 10-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Music Technology 1

This course is designed for students with an interest in learning the structure, design, and theory of music through the use of technology.  Students enrolled in this course will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience composing, arranging, and recording music through the use of sequencing, recording, and compositional software. Students will further explore visual and auditory arts, by exploring the elements of music and applying their understanding through music industry exploration.  The capstone project is an album, with 15-20 songs, showcasing the work and growth of the student throughout the year. Students must fully mix and master their own work.  

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Hip Hop: Influences and Trends – 2015(CP), 2016(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This course surveys the inception, evolution, and development of different styles of American music with a focus on the development of Hip-Hop. Students will participate in an in-depth study of the music industry from the early 1900's to present day. Additionally, students will examine the influence of music on social, political, and economic conditions. Students will study the four elements of Hip-Hop and their lasting impact on music. Lastly, students will study how artists have used their craft for social and political change, and the importance of social justice music.

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Theater Tech 1 – 0798(CP), 0799(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Introduces students to the foundational vocabulary and essential skills of the craft of theater making. Exposes students to the major areas of theatrical production: scenery, lighting, costumes, sound, properties, scene painting, and management. The students will also have hands-on experience in technical theater and have the opportunity to intersect with multiple facets of the theater community.

Pep Band

Pep Band is an after school performing ensemble open to students at any grade level.  Students must have experience in or be willing to work hard to learn a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument.  It is highly recommended that students be enrolled in an in-school performing ensemble in order to acquire the necessary skills in reading and performing music. Attendance is mandatory for all practices and performances.  Performances mostly consist of playing at home games and for the Barnstable community at large. 

After-School Program (Full-Year) All Performances REQUIRED.

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Jazz Band 

Requirement: Audition-Only

Jazz Band is an after school performing ensemble open to students at any grade level.  It is highly recommended that students be enrolled in an in-school performing ensemble in order to acquire the necessary skills in reading and performing music.  Attendance is mandatory for all practices and performances. After School/ Evening Music Class (November-June) All Performances REQUIRED. 

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Vocal Jazz Ensemble   

Requirement: Audition-Only    

Vocal Jazz Ensemble is an after school performing ensemble open to students at any grade level.  It is highly recommended that students be enrolled in an in-school performing ensemble in order to acquire the necessary skills in reading and performing music.  Attendance is mandatory for all practices and performances.

After School/ Evening Music Class (November-June). All Performances REQUIRED.

**Students who participate in an ensemble are eligible to audition for related out-of-district festivals offered through SEMMEA, MMEA and CCMEA.  For example, if you participate in BHS Jazz Band, you are eligible for SEMMEA, CCMEA and MMEA jazz festivals.  Students who choose to audition for these out-of-district festivals must be in “good standing” academically (to be determined by BHS administration) and a participant in our high school’s instrumental and/or vocal program.**

The Barnstable High School Science Department supports the vision of the Commonwealth as stated in the 2016 MA Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework. “It is self-evident that science, technology, and engineering (STE) are central to the lives of all Massachusetts citizens when they analyze current events, make informed healthcare decisions, or decide to support public development of community infrastructure. By the end of grade 12, all students must have an appreciation for the wonder of science, possess sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on related issues and be careful consumers of scientific and technological information and products in their everyday lives. Students’ STE experience should encourage and facilitate engagement in STE to prepare them for the reality that most careers require some scientific or technical preparation, and to increase their interest in and consideration of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). All students, regardless of their future education plan and career path, must have an engaging, relevant, rigorous, and coherent pre-K–12 STE education to be prepared for citizenship, continuing education, and careers.”  In response to this, all BHS students are encouraged to take at least one science and engineering core and/or elective course in each year of high school. 

 BHS students are required to complete three lab-based Science and/or Engineering credits and pass one Science MCAS exam as a requirement for graduation. Core content courses that have an MCAS exam include Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.  Students are only required to take the MCAS exam for a course if they have not previously passed an MCAS science exam.  All science and engineering course offerings are classified as lab-based courses.

Science and Technology – 2357 
Grade 8 | College Prep | 1 Unit

Topics include genetics, interactions of human body systems, basic chemistry, properties of matter, energy and motion, as well as the related science and engineering practices necessary to engage in scientific inquiry and engineering design.  All students will take the grade eight science MCAS test in June. 

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Science and Technology – 2358
Grade 8 | Honors | 1 Unit

Recommendation: Completion of 7^th grade science with a grade of B or better and/or teacher recommendation.

Topics include genetics, interactions of human body systems, basic chemistry, properties of matter, energy and motion, as well as the related science and engineering practices necessary to engage in scientific inquiry and engineering design.  Students who take the honors level course should be prepared for increased rigor, explore content in greater depth at a faster pace, and be capable of showing consistent effort and completing work independently.   All students will take the grade eight science MCAS test in June.  

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Robotics – 2359
Grade 8 | ½ Unit

8th Grade robotics follows a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) model with many hands-on projects. Students design and build robotic systems using the Arduino microprocessor, breadboards, DC motors, servos, and sensors.  Students use computer aided design (CAD), laser cutters, and 3D printers to construct robotic system prototypes of their own design.  Robotics incorporates basic principles of electronics, physics, and computer programming to gain an understanding of the modern mechanical world.  Students build an obstacle avoidance robot, a PWM command robot, and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) designed to compete in a robotics competition similar to many contemporary robotics competitions.

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8th Grade Engineering – 2361
Grade 8 | ½ Unit

8th grade engineering is a semester-long class for students to be introduced to the use of the Engineering Design Process to solve problems and complete assigned design challenges. This class is a project based, hands-on class where students will use acquired skills and knowledge to be used to aid them as they complete several STEM Challenges. Students will also learn how to safely use a variety of hand-held tools and equipment. The use of software required to run 3D printers and laser cutting equipment will also be explored to help aid the student in their project designs. Challenges and Projects in this class may include areas of engineering such as flight, fluid systems, bridge and truss designs, as well as energy transfer systems. 

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Concepts in Science – 0481
Grade 8 | 1 Unit

Concepts in Science is designed for newcomer English Language Learners. This course will focus on the four disciplines; Earth and Space Sciences, Life Science, Physical Science, and Technology/Engineering along with the application of the eight Science and Engineering practices to gain the prerequisite knowledge and skills to make the transition to high school science core and elective courses. Students in this course will work collaboratively to perform hands-on laboratory experiments, the results of which will be expressed using a variety of methods.

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Concepts in Biology – 0482
Grades 9-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Concepts in Biology is designed for newcomer English Language Learners. This course will focus on the four core ideas of Biology; From molecules to organisms, Ecosystems: interactions, energy, and dynamics, Heredity: inheritance and variation of traits, and Biological evolution: unity and diversity, along with the application of the science and engineering practices to gain the prerequisite knowledge and skills to be successful in Biology. Students in this course will work collaboratively to perform hands-on laboratory experiments, the results of which will be expressed using a variety of methods.

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9th Grade Life Science – 0406 
Grade 9 | College Prep | 1 Credit

9th Grade Life Science is an introductory course that addresses many of the 2016 MA Science and Technology/Engineering Standards and Practices in a cooperative learning classroom.  A major goal of this course is to understand problems that involve interactions between humans and their environment and to examine solutions to these problems. Topics include energy relationships, the carbon cycle, population dynamics, ecosystems, the history of life on Earth, evolution, human use of natural resources, and the effects of human actions on local and global ecosystems. 

Introductory Physics – 0400
Grades 9-10 | Honors | 1 Credit

Recommendation: Completion of, or enrollment in, Algebra I.

This course investigates the relevant and exciting topics of light, sound, electricity, motion, forces, heat, energy, and radioactivity. Introduction to Physics consists of a wide variety of hands-on laboratory activities and interactive demonstrations. Students will be taught skills and tools necessary for successful progress through the high school science curriculum. At the end of this course, students will take the Introductory Physics MCAS test. 

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Biolog – 0441
Grades 9-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Recommendation: Grade 9, completion of 8^th grade science and Algebra I with a B- or better, or teacher recommendation. Grade 10-12, completion of Intro to Physics or Freshman Life Science and Algebra I with a B- or better or teacher recommendation. 

This is a comprehensive biology course for college-bound students who are self-motivated, have higher-order thinking skills, and have strong verbal skills. Students are expected to carry out open-ended investigations and independent projects. This course is designed to address the Standards and Practices outlined in the 2016 Massachusetts State Frameworks for Life Science. At the end of this course, students will take the Biology MCAS.

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Biology – 0442
Grade 10-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Recommendation: Completion of Freshman Life Science or Intro to Physics

This is a standards based course, designed to incorporate the 2016 MA High School Biology Standards and Practices.  Investigation, experimental design, and the interpretation and analysis of data will be practiced. Allowing students to explain phenomena related to genetics, the functioning of organisms, and interrelationships between organisms, populations, and the environment. At the end of this course, students will take the Biology MCAS test. 

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Advanced Placement Biology – 0440
Grades 10-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

Recommendation: Completion of Biology Honors and Chemistry Honors with a grade of B- or better or teacher recommendation

This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory course usually taken by biology majors during their first year. The course will be extensive in both coverage of material and depth of content.  As a result, some topics must be covered during the summer before the school year begins. Students will be expected to design and perform laboratory experiments, the results of which will be presented both orally and in writing. Students are required to take the national Advanced Placement Biology Examination in May.

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AP Physics 1: Algebra Based – 0448
Grades 10-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

Recommendation: Completion of Algebra II and Geometry 

This course is equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers kinematics, dynamics (Newton’s Laws), circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum, (Conservation Laws), simple harmonic motion, along with torque and rotational motion. Students are required to take the AP Physics 1 Examination in May. 

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AP Physics 2: Algebra Based – 0449
Grades 11-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

Recommendation: Completion of AP Physics 1 

Please be aware that as of 2021-2022, AP Physics 2 will be offered every other school year (in 2023-2024, 2025-2026, etc). 

This course is equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics; and atomic and nuclear physics. 

Students are required to take the AP Physics 2 Examination in May. 

Coastal Ecology – 2010(CP), 2009(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology

Honors Recommendation: Completion of Biology with a grade of B- or better or teacher recommendation

Coastal Ecology is a multidisciplinary, multi-level course that emphasizes Cape Cod and its environment through lecture, discussion, hands-on fieldwork, and project-based investigations. Key topics include comparisons of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, interactions between organisms, effects of invasive species, current land use and its relationship to the coastal environment, and an introduction to local and global marine sciences and careers.  Students taking the course for honors credit are required to do an independent research project each term. This course supports the Environmental Science & Technology Pathway.  

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Advanced Placement Environmental Science – 0429
Grades 11-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

Recommendation: Completion of Biology and Chemistry with a grade of B- or better or teacher recommendation

This course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester introductory college laboratory course in environmental science. The course content is interdisciplinary with a strong central focus on field work. Students will build on their past science experiences to more thoroughly understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and evaluate the relative risks associated with environmental problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and preventing problems. Students will work cooperatively in the lab and develop skills to complete formal lab reports and an organized notebook. Students are required to take the Advanced Placement Environmental Science Examination in May.  This course supports the Environmental Science & Technology Pathway.

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Marine Biology – 0445(CP), 0446(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level |1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology

Honors Recommendation: Completion of Biology with a grade of B- or better or teacher recommendation

This course is designed for students who are interested in the ocean and want to dive in and learn about what’s living there. Focusing on the life history and research around sharks, whales, seals, polar bears, deep sea fishes, & sea turtles. Investigate the impact of humans on that system & the connection of all living things to each other. Through many hands-on projects, laboratory activities will include dissections, experimentations, data collection, & data analysis that develop scientific thinking skills & incorporate technology & inquiry-based learning and projects; including field trips to Boston, Provincetown, Woods Hole, & guest lecturers. Students taking this course for honors credit are required to do an independent project each term. Students in this course are expected to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and have a strong interest in the marine field. This course supports the environmental science and technology pathway.

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Advanced Marine Biology – 0457(CP), 0458(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Marine Biology

Honors Recommendation: Completion of Marine Biology with a grade of B- or better or teacher recommendation

In this course, students will dive deeper into the marine environment and the animals that live there. Students will explore mollusks/cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish, octopus, nautilus), elasmobranchs (sharks, rays, and skates), cetacea (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), echinoderms (starfish, urchins, and sea cucumber) and cnidaria (jellyfishes). Students will become familiar with the classification, anatomy and physiology, life history, fisheries, and threats facing these organisms Students will read peer-reviewed journal articles. Laboratory activities include hands-on dissections, experiments, data collection, and data analysis that develop scientific thinking skills & incorporate technology & inquiry-based learning and projects; including field trips and guest lecturers. Students will help to raise and maintain tanks with squid, octopus, starfish, and sea urchins. This course builds upon & extends biological concepts developed during earlier science courses and supports the Environmental Science & Technology Pathway.

Forensics and Biotechnology – 1452(CP), 1453(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology

Honors Recommendation: Completion of Biology with a grade of B- or better or teacher recommendation

This course is designed for the student who is interested in Crime Scene Investigations… CSI Barnstable. The course focuses on the process of identifying, collecting and analyzing evidence to identify possible suspects from a crime scene. Through many hands-on projects, labs, and “cases to solve”, students will focus on scientific methods of collecting and processing possible evidence. Biotechnology Techniques, such as PCR and gel electrophoresis will make up much of the second half of the year. Students in this course are expected to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and have a strong interest in the field. Students taking this course for Honors credit are expected to do extra reading and written work each term. This course supports Law, Society, and Criminal Justice Pathway.

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Advanced Biological & Physical Forensics – 2008(CP), 2007(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Forensics and Biotechnology

Honors Recommendation: Completion of Forensics and Biotechnology with a grade of B- or better or teacher recommendation

This course will focus on additional areas of evidence analysis that were not covered in Forensics and Biotechnology. Topics include toxicology, autopsies, entomology, forensic anthropology, profiling, ballistics, arson, explosives, chemical identification, and documents. Through many hands-on projects, labs, and “cases to solve,” students will focus on the scientific methods of collecting and processing possible evidence, as well as analyzing the results of the collection and processing. Students in this course are expected to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and have a strong interest in the field. This course supports Law, Society, and Criminal Justice Pathway.

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Human Anatomy & Physiology – 0478(CP), 0479(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology

Honors Recommendation: Completion of Biology with a grade of B- or better or teacher recommendation

This course is designed for the student who is interested in exploring or pursuing a career in healthcare or animal studies. Coursework focuses on the systems of the human body. Laboratory investigations require an in-depth examination of these systems and dissections are required. The student is expected to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and have a strong interest in the field. Students taking the course for Honors credit are expected to do extra reading and written work.  This course supports the Health Careers Pathway.

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Concepts in Biology - Grades 9-12 – 0482
Grades 9-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Concepts in Biology is designed for newcomer English Language Learners. This course will focus on the four core ideas of Biology; From molecules to organisms, Ecosystems: interactions, energy, and dynamics, Heredity: inheritance and variation of traits, and Biological evolution: unity and diversity, along with the application of the science and engineering practices to gain the prerequisite knowledge and skills to be successful in Biology. Students in this course will work collaboratively to perform hands-on laboratory experiments, the results of which will be expressed using a variety of methods.

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Pathology and Biotechnology – 1455(CP), 1456(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology

Honors Recommendation: Completion of Biology with a grade of B- or better or teacher recommendation

This is a course for serious science students wanting to pursue a career in a medical or microbiology field. The class will focus on the causes, mechanisms, and morphologies of human diseases. Through hands-on activities, lectures, labs, case studies, and research, this class will introduce students to topics in pathology such as an introduction to human diseases (Anthrax, Cholera, Ebola, HIV, Mad-Cow Disease, Plague, and Lyme), bacteria, viruses, and other pathogenic microorganisms. Students will participate in activities including biotechnology techniques such as micro-pipetting, gel electrophoresis, gram staining, restriction digests, bacterial transformation, microscopy, ELISA assays, and PCR. Students will also investigate careers in pathology by exploring the basic duties and skills required of pathologists including conducting research, analyzing biological and anatomical evidence, and collection of specimens. It is a lab-based course that offers a rigorous and demanding curriculum.  This course supports the Health Careers Pathway.

Chemistry – 0451
Grades 10-12 | Honors |1 Credit

Recommendation: Completion of Biology Honors or Honors Physics with a grade of C or better

Requirement: Completion or current enrollment in Algebra 2 or higher

This class is designed for proactive students who have demonstrated high performance in math and make regular use of higher-order algebra skills. Skill development stresses safe manipulation of lab equipment and chemicals, critical thinking, mathematical problem solving, and the use of reference tables and graphs.  This course includes laboratory investigations conducted in cooperative learning groups.  It is intended for the motivated science student who plans on entering a science field in college or as a career. 

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Chemistry – 0452
Grades 11-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology or Intro to Physics with a grade of B- or better

Recommendation: Completion of or enrollment in Algebra 2 

Students taking this course should have a good ability to solve mathematical word problems. Good study skills, the ability to think abstractly, and the willingness to complete daily homework assignments are requirements for success. Skill development stresses safe manipulation of lab equipment and chemicals, report writing, mathematical problem solving, use of reference tables and graphs, and study skills.  This course includes regular laboratory investigations conducted in cooperative learning groups.

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Advanced Placement Chemistry – 0450
Grades 11-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

Recommendation: Completion of Chemistry and Algebra 2. 

Please be aware that as of 2021-2022, AP Chemistry will be offered every other school year (in 2023-2024, 2025-2026, etc). 

Beginning in the Fall of 2023, BHS students will complete AP Chemistry through the Expanding Access to Well-Rounded Course Demonstration Grants Program.  This funding provides registration for students to Virtual High School (VHS) AP Chemistry, all lab materials, and the AP Chemistry exam.  This course will follow the BHS daily schedule and be overseen by a BHS science teacher.  The rigor of the course is consistent with colleges and universities and will prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam in May. Students will explore four big ideas: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity, Structure and Properties, Transformations, and Energy.   Students will perform hands-on lab work using materials from their lab kit, conduct virtual experiments, share experimental data to analyze larger data sets, and participate in lab-based discussions with their peers. Students will also engage in collaborative activities, including discussions, that develop scientific literacy and connect chemical principles to real-world applications and current events, to develop a deeper understanding of chemistry. This AP course has a required summer assignment. The summer assignment is a review of prerequisite content and critical concepts students must be comfortable with before beginning the course. Students are expected to complete their summer assignment before the course begins.

Health Careers/Certified Nursing Assistant – 0594
Grade 12 | Honors | 2 Credits

This course is a work/study experience that is recommended for students who are interested in entering health careers. After sufficient skills practice and content instruction, students will spend several full days at a local long-term care facility providing care for patients under the direction of a registered nurse.  In addition to learning and applying practical skills, all students will also complete an online introductory level medical terminology course.   Additional classwork will include the exploration and research of further medical education and career opportunities, resume writing, interview skills, and field trips. 

• Upon successful completion of the CNA portion of the course, students are provided the opportunity to sit for the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation.
  
  
• Students who successfully complete the course are also eligible to apply for one general education credit at Cape Cod Community College (CTE course).

Introduction to Astronomy – 0464(CP), 0471(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Astronomy is a sophomore, junior, and senior elective for students who are enthusiastic about investigating the nighttime sky, are interested in learning about recent discoveries in space, and are excited about exploring the physics that drives our universe. Students are expected to attend evening Star Parties in the BHS Cobb Astro Park. During these Star Parties, telescopes and other astronomy equipment will be used to observe the nighttime sky.  When funding is available, students will be required to develop and participate in educational outreach programs for the benefit of students at Barnstable Intermediate School and/or the general public.

Science Lab Assistant – 0409(CP), 0408(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

The Science Laboratory Assistant course is for students who are interested in helping a science teacher set up and clean up laboratory materials, inventory equipment, and do other tasks as required by the supervising science teacher. Students must be responsible and have the basic skills necessary to use science measuring equipment, such as balances and graduated cylinders, with care and precision. Knowledge of spreadsheet programs is also helpful. A student cannot also schedule an internship during the same school year.  

Project Lead the Way-Engineering

From launching space explorations to delivering safe, clean water to communities, engineers find solutions to pressing problems and turn their ideas into reality. The PLTW Engineering pathway offers students the opportunity to learn real-world skills and solve real-world problems. These hands-on courses allow students to apply math, science, computer science, and design skills. All courses offered in the pathway count as advanced coursework in Massachusetts. All courses also offer students the opportunity to earn college credit and scholarships based on their coursework. Credit and scholarship opportunities are available based on course & pathway completion. For more information regarding the PLTW curriculum please refer to the Project Lead the Way website: www.pltw.org  

Requirement: To fulfill the MA STE MCAS requirement, grade 10 students must have completed or be enrolled in Biology or Introduction to Physics. 

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Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) (PLTW) 1458(CP), 1459(H)
Grades 9-11 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

The main focus of this foundation course is to expose students to the engineering design process(EDP), research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems through activity, project, and problem-based (APPB) learning. The most current 3D solid modeling design software will be used to design solutions to solve proposed problems.  Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges that increase in difficulty throughout the course. Students design many 3D printed and laser cut designs in many of the various challenges during the year.

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Principles of Engineering (POE) (PLTW) – 1463
Grades 10-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) with a C or better, or permission of instructor.

Principles of Engineering is a survey course of engineering that exposes students to major concepts they will encounter in college-level engineering courses.  Students investigate engineering and high-tech careers while developing skills through activities, projects, and problem-based (APPB) learning.  Students improve interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and problem-solving skills while applying engineering concepts.  Students also learn how to document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the community.  Principles of Engineering is the second course in the Project Lead the Way high school engineering program.  The course develops and applies skills in mathematics, science, and technology. 

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Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) (PLTW) – 1490(CP) 1491(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of 8th-grade Robotics, PLTW IED with a C or better, or  PLTW POE with a C or better, or permission of instructor.

CIM deepens students' engineering and coding skills and knowledge within the context of efficiently creating the products all around us. Students learn about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. Computer-aided design (CAD), laser cutting, 3D printing, G-code, C++, and CNC equipment are used to solve problems and construct models of three-dimensional designs. Students design and build several robotics systems such as a line follower, mechanical arm system, and an ROV to solve a real-world problem. 

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Engineering Design and Development (EDD) (PLTW) – 1469
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of PLTW IED, PLTW CIM, PLTW POE or Instructor Approval 

The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout the Engineering Program come together in EDD. This is an open-ended engineering research course in which students design and develop an original solution to a well-defined and justified open-ended problem by applying engineering design processes. Since these projects will vary based on student interest, this course will allow students to explore engineering fields that they may be interested in pursuing for future college and career placements. 

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Environmental Science & Technology

The Environmental Science and Technology career pathway at Barnstable High School is a project-oriented, field-based curriculum designed to develop skills in collecting, analyzing, and communicating environmental data through authentic workplace experiences. Areas of concentration include Aquaculture/Hydroponics, Geographic Information System (GIS) digital mapping, water chemistry, energy efficiency, laboratory procedures, and natural resource conservation. This inquiry-based, hands-on program will prepare students to continue their education and/or enter the workforce in an environmental lab designed to model the operation of wastewater and drinking water treatment facilities.

Student outcomes of the program include CPR/First Aid Training and certification, 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, and preparation to sit for the Massachusetts Water/Wastewater Operator Certification tests. 

Program Highlights

• Local Internship Opportunities
• Field Sampling/Laboratory Skills
• Aquaculture/Hydroponics
• Communication/Presentation
• Public Health and Safety
• Drinking Water/Waste Water Treatment
• Sustainability
• Natural Resource Conservation

Career Opportunities

• Hydroponics/Aquaculture Technician
• Drinking Water/Wastewater Operator
• Environmental Scientist
• Marine Biologist
• Environmental Site Assessor
• Survey and Mapping Technician
• Environmental Engineer
• Marine Science Technician

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Introduction to Environmental Science & Technology 0454(CP), 0455(H)
Grade 9 Multi-Level 1 Credit

Requirement:  Completion of Pathway interest survey and recommendation of current science teacher.

This course is designed for students who are interested in studying the impact of humans on the biosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere and atmosphere. The emphasis on lab and field work will introduce and prepare students for future participation in the BHS Environmental Science & Technology career pathway.  Students will become proficient with testing and maintaining water quality through the analysis and troubleshooting of lab aquaculture systems, hydroponics systems, as well as fresh and saltwater aquariums. Concepts fundamental to Environmental systems and society will be explained through the investigation of natural environmental cycles and human impacts on the diversity of local flora and fauna species including those found at the BHS Wetland, raised-bed gardens, greenhouse, BIS Pond, and Dunn’s Pond.  Basic lab and shop safety protocols and procedures will be taught and practiced. 

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Environmental Science & Technology/Water Technology 1 0418(CP), 0419(H)
Grade 10 | Multi-Level | 1 Credit

Requirement: Completion of Pathway interest survey and recommendation of current science teacher.  Enrollment in or completion of Biology.

This course will introduce students to the natural and manmade processes that clean our water as well as the chemistry behind keeping water safe for fishing, swimming, and drinking. Students will understand the basic principles and theory of energy production, efficiency, use, and consumption including the impacts on the environment.  The effects and impacts on natural cycles due to population, the use, extraction and depletion of natural resources, and the importance of native plant and animal species diversity and the understanding of populations in their natural environments will be studied.  Basic water chemistry sampling techniques, computer skills, and geographic information system (GIS) digital mapping will be practiced. Sophomores receive their 10-Hour OSHA General Industry Safety Training Certificates.  Students will have the opportunity to explore Environmental Science and Technology career opportunities by visiting local municipal and private off-site locations and developing professional relationships. 

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Environmental Science & Technology/Water Technology 2 - Environmental Impacts – 1492(CP), 1493(H) 
Grades 11 | Multi-Level | 2 Credits

Requirement: Completion of Environmental Science & Technology/Water Technology I with a grade of C or better.

This Junior-level course will focus on field and laboratory investigations that will examine the impact of different types of land use on the quality of our local surface water.  Students will have the opportunity to design and execute environmental field and lab studies that include water quality monitoring, soil horizon delineation, and GIS mapping.Students will begin the year by developing their ability to accurately measure water quality in the aquaponics systems in the Environmental Lab and use this information to make decisions on how to maximize fish and plant health. Field and laboratory analyses will be based on industry-approved methods for regulatory sampling.  Students will understand groundwater contamination sources and groundwater flow models. They will also study toxicology and the effects of hazardous substances on local flora and fauna. In addition, students will be able to delineate different types of soil found on Cape Cod.  Using this knowledge, students will develop plans to amend soils to create ideal growing conditions for a variety of food plants. Permaculture principles will be used in the development of food plants in raised bed gardens and greenhouses in support of the high school’s food service program.

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Environmental Science & Tech./Water Technology 3 - Independent Study/Internship – 2012(CP) 2011(H) 
Grade 12 | Multi-Level | 3 Credits

Requirement: Completion of Environmental Science & Technology/Water Technology 2 with a grade of B or better. 

This Senior-level course will allow students to develop a year-long independent study and/or participate in an internship with one of our program partnerships.  At the completion of the course, students will complete and present a capstone project based on their own research and field experiences.  Students will present their capstone project to appropriate stakeholders, including BHS staff, administration, and school committee.

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JROTC Coast Guard Maritime Science 1 – 1478(CP), 1479(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

JROTC Coast Guard Maritime Science 1 provides student cadets with instruction and experiences that will develop leadership, team work, personal responsibility and self confidence. The curriculum includes coursework on leadership, civics, health and wellness, Coast Guard operations and history, nautical science, and teamwork. The curriculum promotes development of core abilities: capacity for lifelong learning, communication, responsibility for actions and choices, good citizenship, respectful treatment of others, and critical thinking techniques.

Foundations is a substantially separate program of study for students with moderate to intensive special needs offering a range of academic courses addressing Common Core standards, preparing students for participation in MCAS or MCAS-ALT and developing practical literacy and numeracy skills. In addition to academic classes, students participate in courses to develop essential skills for daily living and post-secondary living/employment. Topics of study include (but are not limited to) social skills, disability awareness, self-determination, health/wellness, problem solving, communication skills, and activities of daily living. Enrichment classes and community/vocational opportunities enable students to explore their creative interests and prepare for post- secondary experiences. 

Program courses are taught by licensed Special Education Teachers with support from Teacher Assistants and Personal Care Assistants. Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Therapy, Physical Therapy and Vision/Mobility Training are available for students requiring those services. Students are fully integrated into the life of Barnstable High School and have access to activities and extracurricular opportunities with their BHS classmates.

Foundations Program Courses:

Foundations of English Language Arts and Social Studies – 0858
Grades 8-10

Addresses priority Common Core standards in students’ instructional level, in preparation for participation in MCAS or MCAS-ALT. This multi-grade course is offered through the Foundations Program at Barnstable High School and is appropriate for students with moderate disabilities who require a substantially separate setting and direct instruction from a special education teacher in order to access the curriculum and make effective progress in grade level standards for English Language Arts and Social Studies. 

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Foundations of Math – 0859
Grades 8-10

Addresses priority Common Core standards at students’ instructional level, in preparation for participation in MCAS or MCAS-ALT. This multi-grade course is offered through the Foundations Program at Barnstable High School and is appropriate for students with moderate disabilities who require a substantially separate setting and direct instruction from a special education teacher in order to access the curriculum and make effective progress in grade level standards for Mathematics.

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Foundations of Science – 08591
Grades 8-10 

Addresses priority Common Core standards at students’ instructional level, in preparation for participation in MCAS or MCAS-ALT. This multi-grade course is offered through the Foundations Program at Barnstable High School and is appropriate for students with moderate disabilities who require a substantially separate setting and direct instruction from a special education teacher in order to access the curriculum and make effective progress in grade level standards for Science.

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Functional Academics – 0860
Grades 8+

Addresses practical literacy and numeracy skills for students with intensive learning needs who are participating in the MCAS-ALT. This multi-grade course is offered through the Foundations Program at Barnstable High School and is appropriate for students with moderate to severe disabilities who require a substantially separate setting and direct instruction from a special education teacher in order to access the curriculum and make effective progress in grade level academic standards.

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Real World Literacy – 0868
Grades 11-12 

Strengthens reading, written expression, oral communication skills and media literacy through exploration of local, national and global current events and human interest topics. This course is offered to students with disabilities who require explicit instruction to strengthen literacy skills and to deepen understanding of contemporary issues. 

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Real World Math – 0869
Grades 11-12 

Provides students with practical numeracy skills through real world applications including budgeting, personal finance and financial planning. This course is offered to students with disabilities who require explicit instruction in numeracy skills in preparation for independent living. 

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Foundations of Health and Wellness – 0867
Grades 11-12 

Prepares students with disabilities to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle through exploration of topics related to physical, social, emotional and community health. Students will develop knowledge and understanding in the areas of personal wellness, mental and emotional health, body systems and disease, nutrition and fitness, consumer and environmental health and human sexuality through real world, student centered activities and experiences. 

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Activities of Daily Living – 0863
Grades 8+

Activities of Daily Living addresses practical life skills, with topics such as safety, communication, self-care, household chores, etc. This multi-grade course is provided through the Foundations Program at Barnstable High School and is appropriate for students with intensive learning needs who require instruction from a special education teacher in a substantially separate setting.  

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Skills for Life 0862
Grades 8+

Skills for Life is a self-determination class for students with moderate learning needs, addressing topics such as health/wellness, disability awareness, social skills, technology, decision making, problem solving, etc... This multi-grade course is offered through the Foundations Program at Barnstable High School and is appropriate for students who require instruction from a special education teacher in a substantially separate setting.

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Independent Living – 0870
Grades 11-12 

Prepares students with disabilities for independent living beyond Barnstable High School. The class will explore a variety of topics relating to independent living focusing on Self-Determination and Self-Care skills as well as day-to-day living skills. The students will develop knowledge and understanding of their disabilities and the responsibilities of adult living through real world, student centered activities and experiences. 

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Community and Work Experience – 0865
Grades 8+ 

Community and Work Experience provides students with opportunities to explore and develop pre-vocational skills through hands-on opportunities both on campus and in the local community. Experiences range from school based jobs (recycling, working in The Perch, etc.) and community trips to local venues (supermarkets, banks, restaurants, etc.).  This multi-grade course is offered through the Foundations Program at Barnstable High School and is appropriate for students with attentive learning needs who require instruction from a special education teacher in a substantially separate setting.  

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Employment Skills – 0871
Grades 11-12

Prepares students with disabilities to obtain and maintain competitive or supported employment in the community (resume writing, interview skills, workplace etiquette, customer service, networking, etc.).

The Crossroads Program provides research based behavioral health services to eligible children identified with emotional impairment. The program focuses on increasing prosocial behavioral repertoires, pro-academic behavioral repertoires, individualized coping skills, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. The Crossroads Program maintains that each student should be educated in the least restrictive environment with the goal of participating in the general education classroom. To this end, the Crossroads Program is designed to serve as a flexible special education placement for eligible students. Student progress is assessed on an ongoing basis with successful transition to the general education setting as the goal for every Crossroads student.

Crossroads Program Courses

Crossroads Learning Support, Grade 8 (08560) Grades 9-12 (08561)

This course is a targeted instruction of executive functioning skills, combined with the development of social emotional intelligence and growth mindset practices. Students will explore, develop, and employ a variety of executive functioning and social emotional skills to be successful in managing high school coursework and meeting school expectations. Topics will include goal setting, reflection, cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, and general academic and career readiness skills.  By the end of the course, students will be able to set SMART goals, reflect on progress, use various strategies to manage coursework, identify strategies for emotional regulation, and prepare for the workforce.

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Crossroads ELA, Grade 8 – 08562

In accordance with state curriculum frameworks and standards, students develop skills in reading comprehension, literary analysis, vocabulary, grammar and written expression.                                                                           

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Crossroads ELA, Grades 9-12 – 08563

This course is an exploration of identity- race, gender, culture, and ability. Students will read and analyze texts, including novels, poetry, short stories, and articles, from a variety of diverse American voices in order to explore these themes. Students will be challenged to process and reflect on their individual identities and practice empathy in relation to their peers and community. Students will have the opportunity to extend their knowledge and understanding through choice based activities to showcase their individual skill sets and strengths, as well as community based projects.  By the end of the course, students will be able to, through different mediums and modalities, demonstrate an understanding of their self and community identities and actively choose to examine relationships through an empathetic lens.  

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Crossroads Math, Grade 8 – 08564

Builds on students’ previously developed arithmetic skills and expands their algebraic thinking skills to provide students with a solid foundation for Algebra 1 and beyond.

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Crossroads Math, Grades 9-12 – 08565

Crossroads students in Grades 9-12 participate in a variety of college preparatory math courses via Edgenuity, a self paced, online instructional platform. Online instruction is reinforced by Crossroads staff with content modifications and accommodations provided in accordance with individual student needs.   

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Crossroads Science, Grade 8 – 08566

Topics include genetics, interactions of human body systems, basic chemistry, properties of matter, energy and motion, as well as the related science and engineering practices necessary to engage in scientific inquiry and engineering design.  

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Crossroads Science, Grades 9-12 – 08567

Provides an introduction to the interactions between living organisms and their physical, chemical and biological environment, covering the environment at scales of populations, communities, ecosystems and biomes.  The class will use a project based approach to explore biospheric processes; population dynamics and symbiosis; disease ecology; adaptation, biodiversity and invasive species; global change; and topics of environmental sustainability centered around human interaction.

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Crossroads History/Social Studies, Grade 8 – 08568

Through exploration of the roots and foundations of democracy and the development of government in the United States, students will study the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the institutions of government at the federal, state, and local levels.  Students will develop both historical thinking and media literacy skills in order to evaluate and apply historical and contemporary data.

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Crossroads History/Social Studies, Grades 9-12 – 08569

This course is an overview of medieval history from the late Roman Empire to the birth of Renaissance Europe, encompassing the millennium from about 300 CE to 1500 CE. The course will explore political, religious, and social changes as well as economic, technological, and cultural developments. By the end of the course, students will gain an understanding of the large historical processes that took place during the period and identify those that have been formative in the development of European Civilization. As we explore the themes of the course, students will also develop an awareness of the human experience of the men and women who inhabited the medieval world.

The Community Based Transitions program is designed for students with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 22 who require continued support and services in preparation for post-secondary work and living.  Students engage in functional academics, life skills classes, community experiences, in-school work experiences, and supported work and competitive employment opportunities. The program emphasizes transition planning and preparing students for post-secondary options and the responsibilities of adulthood. 

New England Center for Children (NECC) Partner Program:

The Partner Program classroom is a flexible educational model that supports students with autism and high needs. The Barnstable Schools partner with the New England Center for Children (NECC) to provide intensive services in the areas of social, behavior, communication, and academic learning support. NECC teachers and behavior analyst supervisors work in collaboration with Barnstable Instructional Assistants to provide individualized curriculum, intervention, and applied behavior analysis. Instructional focus includes the Autism Encyclopedia Curriculum and modification of the general education curriculum. NECC personnel coordinate student programming, including family engagement and support, and provide comprehensive training to district Instructional Assistant staff.

Wellness courses utilize active learning to increase students’ knowledge and skills to increase each individual’s health and fitness. Courses provide a wide variety of physical activities with a focus on improvement and constant growth for every student. Students learn strategies to stay physically, mentally, and emotionally well. Students analyze how current health, nutrition, and physical activity information and trends affect them individually. Courses focus on the steps of personal assessment and planning for healthy lifestyle patterns using decision-making and communication skills. Wellness courses are aligned with the Massachusetts Health Curriculum frameworks and the SHAPE America National Standards.

The Wellness Department also offers options for students to explore careers and earn certification in two areas. The Early Education and Care program prepares students for many careers working with young children. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to work successfully with young children and have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certificates. The Culinary Arts program is designed to develop transferable workplace and practical skills in the fields of culinary arts and hospitality and tourism. Certificates from the National Restaurant Association can be earned in each course. Students will use communication and problem-solving skills as they work with others to prepare and serve food.

The recommended program of studies according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is for physical education for every student every year.

Courses in the Wellness Department do not satisfy NCAA eligibility requirements.

Grade 8 Competitive Games (2257)
Grade 8 | College Prep | ½ Unit

Students will work to acquire and improve game-specific skills and official rules of both traditional and non-traditional sports, team games, and individual games with a focus on fair play. Students will have the opportunity to work on communication, sportsmanship, and team & individual strategies; while continuing to work on health and fitness goals. There will be a classroom component that compliments the PE setting.

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Discovering Personal Wellness in Grade 8 (2258)
Grade 8 | College Prep | ½ Unit

Students will learn about wellness through lifetime games,  fitness activities, and health topics. Physical education activities encourage students to practice and improve skills for both traditional sports and non-traditional activities. Current health issues that affect teens are examined such as goal setting, nutrition, and resisting high-risk behaviors.  Students will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to achieve and maintain fitness goals, establish and nurture positive relationships and feel confident in making good, safe, and healthy decisions.

Self Awareness, Self Management, Social Awareness

Lifeguard Training (1697)
Age 15+ | 1 Credit

Lifeguard candidates learn the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. CPR for the professional rescuer, First Aid, and AED instruction are also included. Upon successful completion of Red Cross requirements, ARC, LGT & CPR-PR certification will be awarded. This is an intensive course. The student may not miss any section of the course. A full commitment is REQUIRED. Students will be transported to a pool weekly for swim training and skills practice. Requirements: 15+ years or older, Strong swimming skills needed, completion of skills pretest before enrollment.

Lifetime Fitness & Yoga  –  2004(CP) 2003(H)    
Grades 9 -12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit          

The yoga portion of this course will introduce students to the physical and mental benefits of a consistent yoga practice. The fitness portion will provide students with an introduction to total fitness. Students learn various muscle groups and their functions, aspects of flexibility, and nutrition through yoga, basic weight training, and cardiovascular fitness activities. Self Awareness, Self Management, Safety, and Compliance

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Sports and Wellbeing and Beginning Fitness – 2002(CP) 2001(H)        
Grades 9 -10 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This course is a combination of games, fitness, and health related topics. Activities include soccer, football, tennis, volleyball, and other individual and team games. Students will participate in cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility training. Classroom lessons will focus on managing stress, resolving conflict, nutrition, drug and alcohol use prevention, and disease prevention. Students will gain crucial information they need to stay well during adolescence. 

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Team Sports Plus and Intermediate Strength Training and Fitness – 2006(CP) 2005(H) Grades 10-11 | Multi-level | 1 Credit            

This course is a combination of team sports and fitness. Students will participate in team sports while simultaneously learning how to make individualized gains in their athletic performance through total body fitness. Activities may include flag football, basketball, soccer, tennis, speedball, ultimate games, team handball, floor hockey, and softball. Fitness activities are geared toward improving cardiovascular fitness, strength, endurance, and agility. 

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Advanced Strength and Sport-Specific Training – 1575(CP), 1576(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Strength Training or Beginning Fitness or teacher approval. This class is designed for the students to continue his/her study of personal fitness training.  It is recommended for students who want to design an individual or sport-specific workout plan to enhance both performance and overall fitness. The course includes an in-depth study of each muscle group and the associated activities to strengthen each. Students are expected to design and follow an appropriate personalized fitness program.
Self Awareness, Self Management, Safety and Compliance

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Senior Sports (2017)
Grade 12 | Honors | 1 credit

Prerequisite: If students have taken a prior Wellness class- must have received a B or better. This course provides students the opportunity to experience a variety of sports. Activities include but are not limited to flag football, soccer, ultimate games, speedball, basketball, floor hockey, and lacrosse. Content includes a comparison of various field invasion games examining strategies, proper sportsmanship, refereeing, rules, and skills. This class is designed for the competitive student.

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Living Well Beyond BHS – 2013(CP), 2014(H)
Grades 11-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Course topics include: Stress, Recreation Activities, Nutrition, and Fitness. The stress unit will include the physical and emotional effects of stress and stress management strategies such as time management, budgeting, and relationship building. Through Recreational Sports and Activities, students will participate in individual and group leisure activities that are both traditional and nontraditional and spend time learning how to research the local opportunities for recreation. The Nutrition unit will focus on healthy foods teens will eat, navigating through a cafeteria and supermarket, and basic food preparation safety. The Fitness unit will begin with the most basic fitness concepts. Students will create an individualized plan to improve core strength, flexibility, and endurance, successfully navigate a fitness center, and investigate fitness opportunities for life. Relationship Management, Responsible Decision Making, Social Awareness

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Physical Education Integration and Education – 1585(CP), 1586(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This course is for students who are interested in teaching physical education techniques to developmentally disabled students. Students must be accepted for the course after sitting for an interview with the teacher before the course selection sheet is submitted. Students are required to work in partnership with and assist a developmentally disabled student in physical education activities. The course will include identifying developmentally appropriate practices, organizing and supervising games, and adapting activities to the needs of all students. Students will learn how to write lesson plans and teach a class for one lesson.
Collaboration and Communication, Social Awareness

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Wellness Mentor – 1684
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit        

Wellness mentors will assist in grade eight wellness courses. Students will gain hands-on experience in lesson design and implementation for both health and physical education lessons. Students will participate in all lesson activities and will lead parts of lessons or small group activities. To be approved as a Wellness Mentor, students must have approval from the Wellness Department Head, be accepted for the course, and have a strong attendance record. Responsible Decision Making, Collaboration, and Communication

Child Development 1 – 0581(CP), 0582(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This career pathway course is an overview of human growth and development from conception through adolescence. Units of study focus on the areas of career skills and opportunities, fine and gross motor skill development, language acquisition, and cognitive, social, and emotional development during infancy and early childhood. Students will also learn basic health concepts such as relationships, communication, and basic safety skills, such as First Aid and CPR. Students will apply the concepts they learn using project-based learning. Topics include assessing a child’s environment for safety and learning potential, planning age-appropriate activities for young children, and spending time observing infants and toddlers. *1st course in the Education Pathway (CTE Course) Work Ethic and Professionalism, Safety and Compliance

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Child Development 2 – 0583(CP), 0584(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Child Development 1. This course is recommended for the student who is interested in a career working with children. Students work with infants, toddlers, preschool children, and school-aged children planning age-appropriate lessons, teaching lessons to small groups of young children, and evaluating the lesson. All aspects of Early Childhood Education are included. This course also provides a student with an opportunity for certification through the Department of Early Education and Care if they choose Child Development 3. A combination of both courses will give students the ability to accrue college credit. *2nd course in the Education Pathway (CTE Course) Work Ethic and Professionalism, Safety and Compliance, Relationship Management

*Students committed to the Pathway will receive priority scheduling.

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Child Development 3 – 0585(CP/1c), 0586(H/1c), 0646(CP/2c), 0647(H/2c)
Grade 11| Multi-level | 1 Credit / 2 Credits           

Prerequisite: Completion of Child Development 2. This course is recommended for students planning on entering the teaching profession PreK-12 or preparing to work in the childcare field. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to apply for the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care teacher certification. Class sessions focus on the childcare field as a career and portfolio preparation. Continued internship work with preschool through high school-aged children will allow students to increasingly hone their skills in working with children. (CTE Course)  A strong attendance record is required for student success in this course. Work Ethic and Professionalism, Safety and Compliance, Relationship Management

*Students committed to the Pathway will receive priority scheduling.

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Child Development Internship – 19351(1c), 0648(2c), 0654(3c)
Grade 12 | Honors | 1 Credit / 2 Credits / 3 Credits

Prerequisite: Completion of Child Development 2 with a recommended grade of B- or better.

This one, two or three-credit course meets during consecutive blocks throughout the school year and provides work/study experience in a community facility with children. This course is recommended for students planning on entering the teaching profession PreK -12 or preparing to work in the childcare field. Class sessions focus on the childcare field as a career and portfolio preparation. Students who elect the three-credit course will spend additional time at their internship site. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to apply for the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care teacher certification and become eligible for 3 college credits through our post-secondary articulation agreement with Cape Cod Community College. (CTE Course)  A strong attendance record is required for student success in this course. Work Ethic and Professionalism, Responsible Decision Making

Coaching, Teaching, and Mentorship – 1694(CP), 1695(H)
Grade 11-12 | 1 Credit

Coaching, Teaching, and Mentorship is a course designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in any of the aforementioned fields. This course would explore various elements of coaching- including foundational aspects of coaching such as building positive culture within a program, how to work with student athletes, and the overall impact coaches have within a program and the lives of their participants. The class will also explore the education system and give students insight into effective teaching techniques, creating an inclusive and safe environment, the various roles within a school system, and the steps needed to enter the education field. Additionally, the course will delve into the role of mentorship within schools and community-based programs on a local and national level. Along with a traditional curriculum model, we will also have workshops, guest speakers, and hands-on activities to both learn about and practice these skills. Students who complete this course will be eligible for a coaching, teaching, or mentorship internship opportunity the following year. 

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Coaching, Teaching, and Mentorship Internship – 1696
Grade 12 | 1 Credit

This course is an internship opportunity for 11th and 12th grade students who are currently enrolled in or have completed the Coaching, Teaching, and Mentorship class. Students could be placed at either BUES, BIS, or BHS as a teaching intern or as an intern for another school based role of interest such as counseling, student support, school nursing, etc. Students could also be placed at an internship with the town recreation department, local mentorship organization, a non-profit organization, or a local youth sports organization. This course would also provide resources and support in learning the steps needed to enter collegiate programs for coaching, teaching, and mentorship or how to apply for jobs or post graduate programs for civic engagement. A strong attendance record is needed to be part of this course.

Introduction to Culinary Arts – 1592(CP), 1584(H)
Grades 9-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

This course will focus on student learning experiences of food and kitchen safety, and the basic skills of cooking and baking. Students will learn the practical skills needed in order to measure and prepare food safely, using the National Restaurant safe handling curriculum. Students will be introduced to a variety of industry-related careers. Eligible students will have an opportunity to take the National Restaurant Safe Food Handling Certification exam.

Work Ethic and Professionalism, Safety and Compliance, Collaboration and Communication

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Culinary Arts 1685(CP), 1686(H)
Grades 10-12 | Multi-level | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to Culinary Arts with a passing grade for CP level. A recommended grade of B- or better is required for Honors level.

Two National Restaurant Association programs, ServSafe (safe food handling) and ProStart (school-to-career culinary arts) are the focus of this course. The course will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in the restaurant or food service industry through hands-on experiences. Students will prepare, cook and bake foods with an emphasis on food and kitchen safety. The course will explore the industry’s role in sustainability, as well as focus on nutrition, professional expectations, and career exploration. Eligible students will take the ServSafe certification test in May. (CTE Course)

Work Ethic and Professionalism, Safety and Compliance, Relationship Management

*Students committed to the Pathway will receive priority scheduling.

Hospitality – 1687(CP), 1688(H)
Grades 11- 12 | Multi-level | 2 Credits

Prerequisite: Completion of Culinary Arts with a passing grade for CP level. A recommended grade of B- or better is required for Honors level. ServSafe Certification is required for either level.

This course focuses on the operations of the hospitality industry through project-based learning activities. Students explore specific jobs and careers in the hospitality industry and the history of hospitality and tourism. Students learn and practice strategies for professionalism in the workplace. Skills learned include customer relations, finance, accounting, and marketing and management techniques.  Students will gain hands-on experience as they prepare and serve food in the BHS Bistro learning lab. (CTE Course) Work Ethic and Professionalism, Responsible Decision Making, Relationship Management   

*Students committed to the Pathway will receive priority scheduling.

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Hospitality Internship – 1629(1c), 1630(2c)
Grades 11- 12 | Honors | 1 Credit / 2 Credits

Prerequisite: Completion of Culinary Arts with a passing grade for CP level. A recommended grade of B- or better is required for Honors level. ServSafe Certification is required for either level.  

This one or two-credit course meets during a block or double block of time throughout the school year.  The course provides for work/study experience and allows students more time to investigate and experience the hospitality industry through additional experiential learning activities in the BHS Bistro learning lab or community restaurants.  (CTE Course) Work Ethic and Professionalism, Responsible Decision Making

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Hospitality Internship  1610
Grade  12 | Honors | 3 Credits                             

Prerequisite: Completion of Culinary Arts with a passing grade for CP level. A recommended grade of B- or better is required for Honors level. ServSafe Certification is required for either level. 

This three-credit course meets during a triple block of time throughout the school year.  The course provides for work/study experience and allows students more time to investigate and experience the hospitality industry through additional experiential learning activities in community restaurants.  (CTE Course) Work Ethic and Professionalism, Responsible Decision Making, Collaboration and Communication

The goal of Barnstable High School’s World Languages Program is to expand and develop a student’s language and cultural understanding in order to make them knowledgeable and engaged members of a global society. Students will learn to produce in their target world language for meaningful communication in both spoken and written form. Language skills are developed in various real-life and practical situations that students are likely to encounter. Through the study of world languages, students acquire self-awareness of their own culture through comparison and gain sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic heritage of other groups and their influences on our own cultures. The Barnstable High School graduate will appreciate the arts, heritage, and customs of other cultures throughout history. They will be prepared for the challenges of a multicultural and multilingual society and global community. 

Modern language courses stress proficiency, with an emphasis on the context and purpose of communication through the three modes of communication: Interpersonal (two-way, unrehearsed communication between individuals); Interpretive (one-way communication using receptive skills of reading and listening); and Presentational (one-way communication using productive skills of speaking and writing). Grades are based on what students can do with the language. The target language is the primary means of communication in the classroom.

Latin and Classics courses also deal with oral aspects of the language, but greater stress is on reading, grammar, and vocabulary development. 

Career readiness Regardless of the career or study path ahead, students graduating from the program will be part of a well-equipped workforce, competing in a challenging job market, and possessing the necessary skills to succeed in fields such as medical, business, science, diplomacy, the military, and intelligence, among others. 

The State Seal of Biliteracy is an award provided by state-approved districts that recognizes high school graduates who attain high functional and academic levels of proficiency in English and a world language in recognition of having studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. The vision of the State Seal of Biliteracy is to help students recognize the value of their academic success and see the tangible benefits of being bilingual. The State Seal of Biliteracy takes the form of a seal that appears on the transcript or diploma of the graduating senior and is a statement of accomplishment for future employers and for college admissions.

Seal of Biliteracy testing is offered to Juniors and Seniors at Barnstable High School. We encourage all students to develop literacy in at least one language in addition to their first. For more information, students should contact the Department Head. 

Advanced levels and travel programs are encouraged for advanced levels of all languages, Chinese, Latin, French, and Spanish. There are opportunities to travel and be immersed in the target language and culture and to put into practice the skills they have developed.  Students of Chinese may participate in a trip to China, which includes visits to various cities and interaction with the local students. French students may travel to various places in France, attend a French school, and participate in a homestay exchange. Spanish students may visit various places in Spain, attend a Spanish school, and participate in a homestay exchange. Latin students may travel through Italy to study the culture of the ancient world. For younger students field trips are planned to interact with native speakers and experience target language culture in cities such as Quebec, New York, and Boston.

It is recommended that the student consult the bulletin of the college of their choice to be certain that language entrance requirements are met. Any student who wishes to change from the CP level to Honors level must see the department head for information. An assessment of language ability and/or department head approval are required for placement into upper-level classes for students who have not completed prerequisite courses. 

French 1 (0522)
Grades 8-12 | Unleveled | 1 Credit

From the first day in class students will be immersed in French as they develop the skills needed to speak, write and understand the language at a novice level with topics about daily life such as: weather, time, greetings, friends, school, family, food and hobbies. Students will also begin to explore places where French is spoken and learn about different cultures. A passing grade in this course will indicate at least Novice Mid level of proficiency. This course is not designed for native speakers of French. 

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French 2 (0511)
Grades 9-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of French I
Students will expand their skills to speak, write and understand French and progress from Novice Mid proficiency to Novice High, as they learn about shopping, travel, food and dining out, and daily routines. Students will continue to explore the French speaking world. A passing grade in this course will indicate at least Novice High level of proficiency. This course is not designed for native speakers of French. 

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French 2 (0510)
Grades 9-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of French 1 and teacher recommendation. 
Students will expand their skills to speak, write, and understand French and progress from Novice Mid proficiency to Novice High, as they learn about food and dining out, daily activities, and childhood. In this course, students will be able to communicate about the present and the past and they will continue to explore the French-speaking world. This course moves at a faster pace than French 2 college prep. A passing grade in this course will indicate at least Novice High level of proficiency. This course is not designed for native speakers of French. 

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French 3 (0521)
Grades 10-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 2
Students will expand their ability to speak, write, and understand French and progress from Novice High proficiency to Intermediate Low, as they learn about shopping, travel, food and dining out, daily routines, and the future. Students will be expected to communicate in the present, past, and future tenses. Students will continue to explore the French-speaking world. A passing grade in this course indicates at least Intermediate Low level of proficiency.

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French 3 (0520)
Grades 10-12 | Honors |1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 2 Honors
Students will expand their speaking, writing, and comprehension skills in French and progress from Novice High proficiency to Intermediate Low, as they learn about shopping, travel, food, dining out, daily routines, and the future. Students will be expected to communicate in the present, past, and future tenses and will continue to explore the French-speaking world. A passing grade in this course will indicate at least Intermediate Low level of proficiency. 

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French 4 (0526)
Grades 11-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 3
Students will continue to grow their proficiency in French by exploring French culture and language through Francophone art, music, literature, and current events. A passing grade in this course will indicate at least Intermediate Low proficiency. 

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French 4 (0525)
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit                  

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 3 Honors
Students will continue to grow their proficiency at an intermediate level and will also explore further topics in French culture. Selections of French literature will be read. Further emphasis will also be given to speaking and listening comprehension skills. By the end of the year students will be able to communicate about cultural themes and personally relevant topics. 

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Advanced Placement French Language and Culture (0523)
Grades 11-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of French 4 Honors or French 3 Honors with teacher recommendation.
AP French Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in French. Students cultivate their understanding of French language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and community, personal and public identity, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.​​​​​​ All students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP exam.

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French: The Francophone World (1502)
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP French or French 4 H or concurrent enrollment in AP French. 
In this course, students will grow their communicative skills through projects, current events, literature, film, music, and art.  By the end of the course, students will have explored the historical and cultural influences of the French in North America, West Africa, and the Caribbean. 

Chinese – Mandarin 1 (0514)
Grades 8-12 | Unleveled | 1 Credit

Mandarin I stresses a proficiency approach, with primary emphasis on the context and purpose of communication through three modes of communication: Interpersonal; Interpretive; and Presentational. In year one, general customs and cultures will be introduced in class. Students will gain authentic experience interacting with Chinese natives and grow language skills through student-centered activities. Students will be able to greet, introduce themselves and others, state likes and dislikes and hold short conversations by the end of the year. They will also be able to recognize and write 100-150 simple characters. A passing grade in this course will indicate a Novice Mid level of proficiency.

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Chinese – Mandarin 2 (0517)        
Grades 9-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese – Mandarin I
This course intensifies previous study to continue the development of language study and cultural understandings. Students will continue to practice language based on the three modes of communication:  interpersonal, interpretive and presentational. Students will be able to communicate about appearance, clothes, sports, colors and food, describe their daily lives, their surrounding environments and their community. They will also be able to recognize 150-250 words, and type them. A passing grade in this course will indicate a Novice High level of proficiency.

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Chinese – Mandarin 3 (0577)
Grades 10-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese – Mandarin 2 
This course expects greater fluency from students through tasks and project-based work. Students will produce more complex language structures and patterns through the three modes of communication. Students will be able to discuss topics more in-depth and share their opinions. Students can sustain a conversation on school subjects, locations, directions, weathers, and various topics, and grasp about 250-350 words. A passing grade in this course will indicate an Intermediate Low level of proficiency.

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Chinese – Mandarin 4 (0579)
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit        

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese – Mandarin 3                   
The course continues to build proficiency through the three communicative modes. Students will grow proficiency through the examination of current events, travel, history, literature, and film, as they manage complex sentence patterns. They will also be able to recognize and type about 350-450 words. 
A passing grade in this course will indicate an intermediate Mid level of proficiency. 

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Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture (0513) 
Grades 11-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Chinese 4 Honors or Chinese 3 Honors and teacher recommendation. 
The AP Chinese Language and Culture course in Mandarin Chinese emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP Chinese Language and Culture course strives not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. All students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP exam.

Latin 1 (0544)
Grades 8-12 | Unleveled | 1 Credit

This course introduces the Latin language through the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes.
Students will learn the basics of Latin grammar and vocabulary through a thematic look at what life was like for the Romans. Students will develop skills in reading comprehension and translation through hands-on activities and student-centered tasks. A passing grade in this course will indicate Novice High level of proficiency. 

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Latin 2 (0546)
Grades 9-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin I
This course continues instruction in the Latin language through the interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes. This continues the format begun in Latin I with a continual presentation of the fundamentals of Latin grammar and acquisition of vocabulary needed to read or translate adapted versions of Latin authors. This class is conducted in English but there will be an increasing emphasis on responding, thinking and writing in Latin. There will be a continuation of discussions about Roman culture, history, and classical mythology. A passing grade in this course will indicate Novice High level of proficiency.

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Latin 2 (0545)
Grades 9-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Latin I
This course continues instruction in the Latin language through the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes. Students will deepen their proficiency with Latin grammar and vocabulary through a thematic look at what life was like for the Romans. They will strengthen skills in reading comprehension and translation through hands-on activities and student centered work. A passing grade in this course will indicate Intermediate Low level of proficiency.

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Latin 3 (0547)                         
Grades 10-12 | Honors | 1 Credit  

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin 2 Honors
This course will focus on adapted and authentic Roman literature while continuing the study of vocabulary and grammar begun in the first year. Readings will include a survey of the Hercules legends, letters of Pliny, and the writings of Republican Romans such as Caesar and Cicero. Students will continue to expand their knowledge of Roman history, mythology, and daily life. This course continues instruction in the Latin language through the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes. Students will deepen their proficiency with Latin grammar and vocabulary through a thematic look at  Latin via authentic texts.  Students will continue to strengthen skills in reading comprehension and translation through hands-on activities and student-centered work. A passing grade in this course will indicate Intermediate Mid level of proficiency.

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Advanced Placement Latin (0543)
Grades 11-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin 3 Honors with teacher recommendation. 
AP Latin is equivalent to an upper-intermediate level college course in Latin focusing on the in-depth study of selections from two of the greatest works in Latin literature: Vergil’s Aeneid and Caesar’s Gallic War. Students cultivate their understanding of classics through preparing and translating readings and considering themes in the context of ancient literature as they explore concepts like literary techniques, Roman values, war and empire, leadership, views of non-Romans, history, and memory, and human beings and the gods. All students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP exam. 

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Classics: The Greco-Roman World (1500)
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 credit                    

Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Latin or concurrent enrollment in AP Latin. 
This course is designed to expose students with advanced Latin skills to both Ancient Greek and the connections between English and Classical languages.  Students will explore the history, language, and culture of the ancient Greeks and be introduced to the science and art of linguistics, as they use their skills to read and appreciate the epic poetry of Homer. 

Portuguese 1 (0530)
Grades 8-9 | Unleveled | 1 Credit

Designed to introduce students to Portuguese language and culture, Portuguese 1 emphasizes basic grammar and syntax, simple vocabulary, and the spoken accent so that students can read, write, speak, and understand the language at a basic level within predictable areas of need, using customary courtesies and conventions. Portuguese culture is introduced through the art, literature, customs, and history of Portuguese-speaking peoples. A passing grade in this course will indicate a Novice Mid level of proficiency. This course is not designed for native speakers of Portuguese. Portuguese 2 will be offered during the following school year. 

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Portuguese Heritage 1 (1506)
Grades 8-9 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Department Head approval
This course is designed for native Portuguese speakers. Students who study Portuguese Heritage I will learn to communicate effectively in Portuguese through practice and presentation in all four skill areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This high level, intensive course is designed to develop and refine linguistic and cultural skills while formally advancing students’ knowledge of reading comprehension strategies, extended vocabulary, mechanics of the language, and grammatical structures. The goal of the heritage language courses is to provide students the opportunity to become fully bilingual and biliterate in today’s global environment. 

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Portuguese Heritage 2 (1507)
Grades 9-10 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Portuguese Heritage 1
This course is designed for native Portuguese speakers. Students who study Portuguese Heritage II will continue to deepen their skills to communicate effectively in Portuguese through practice and presentation in all four skill areas: reading, writing, listening, and  speaking. This high level, intensive course is designed to strengthen students’ writing skills, develop and refine linguistic and cultural skills while formally advancing students’ knowledge of extended vocabulary, mechanics of the language, and grammatical structures. The goal of the heritage courses is to provide students the opportunity to become fully bilingual and biliterate in today’s global environment.

Spanish 1 (0554)
Grades 8-12 | Unleveled | 1 Credit

From the first day in class, students will be immersed in Spanish as they develop the skills needed to speak, write, and understand the language at a novice level about topics in daily life such as the weather, time, greetings, friends, school, family, food, and hobbies. Students will also begin to explore places where Spanish is spoken and learn about various Spanish-speaking cultures. A passing grade in this course will indicate a Novice Mid level of proficiency. This course is not designed for native speakers of Spanish

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Spanish 2 (0556)
Grades 9-12 | College Prep |  1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I

Students will expand their ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish and progress from Novice Mid proficiency to Novice High, as they learn about shopping, food and dining out, daily activities, and childhood. In this course students will be able to communicate about the present and begin to communicate in the past. A passing grade in this course will indicate Novice High level of proficiency. This course is not designed for native speakers of Spanish.

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Spanish 2 (0555)
Grades 9-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish I and teacher recommendation.           

Students will expand their ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish and progress from Novice Mid proficiency to Novice High, as they learn about shopping, food and dining out, daily activities, and childhood. In this course, students will be able to communicate in the present and past tenses. Students will continue to explore the Spanish speaking world. This course moves at a faster pace than Spanish 2 college prep. A passing grade in this course will indicate Novice High level of proficiency. This course is not designed for native speakers of Spanish. 

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Spanish 3 (0561)
Grades 10-12 | College Prep |  1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 2

Students will expand their ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish and progress from Novice High proficiency to Intermediate Low, as they learn about topics related to the sustainable development goals developed by the United Nations. Students will continue to explore the Spanish speaking world and experience art, music, food, history, and human stories. A passing grade in this course will indicate Intermediate Low level of proficiency. 

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Spanish 3 (0560)
Grades 10-12 |  Honors |  1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 2 Honors

Students will expand their ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish and progress from Novice High proficiency to Intermediate Low, as they learn about travel, future plans/professions, art, and the environment. Students will continue to explore the Spanish speaking world and explore historical events, history, and cultural nuances. A passing grade in this course will indicate Intermediate Low level of proficiency. 

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Spanish 4 (0566)
Grades 11-12 | College Prep | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 3

Students will expand their ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish and progress from Intermediate Low proficiency to Intermediate Mid and beyond, as they continue to learn about topics related to the sustainable development goals developed by the United Nations. Students will continue to experience products from the Spanish-speaking world and explore topics such as ecotourism, renewable energy sources, water access, and access to education for all. A passing grade in this course will indicate at least Intermediate Mid level of proficiency.   

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Spanish 4 (0565)
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 3 Honors

Students will expand their ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish and progress from Intermediate Low proficiency to Intermediate Mid, as they learn about travel, the environment, education, human rights, and current events. Students will continue to explore the Spanish speaking world and explore historical events, history, and cultural nuances. A passing grade in this course will indicate Intermediate Mid level of proficiency.

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Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture (0559)
Grades 11-12 | Advanced Placement | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 3 Honors, 4 Honors, or Spanish Heritage 1 with teacher recommendation.

AP Spanish Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in Spanish. Students cultivate their understanding of Spanish language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.  All students are required to take the AP exam.

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Spanish: The Hispanic World (1501) 
Grades 11-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Spanish, Spanish 4 H, or concurrent enrollment in AP Spanish. 

This course provides the opportunity to grow students’ proficiency in communication by exploring contemporary culture and history of the Spanish-speaking Diaspora; students will come to an understanding of the linguistic and cultural diversity that can be found throughout the Hispanic world. The class is taught in Spanish and focuses on the learning of the language contextually through the reading of authentic texts, discussions and debates, and the study of culturally significant films. Students will focus on the study of history, food, art, film, geography, linguistic diversity, and literature to gain a social-cultural knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world.  

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Spanish Heritage 1 (0567)
Grades 10-12 | Honors | 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Department Head approval

This course is designed for native and Heritage speakers of Spanish and assumes an ability to converse fluently in Spanish. Students who study Spanish Heritage I will learn to communicate effectively in Spanish through practice and presentation in all four skill areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This high level, intensive course is designed to develop and refine linguistic and cultural skills while formally advancing students’ knowledge of extended vocabulary, mechanics of the language, and grammatical structures. Hispanic culture and global challenges are among the focus topics of this class. The goal of the heritage language learners’ sequence is to provide students the opportunity to become fully bilingual and biliterate in today’s global environment.