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HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, AP (+1.00 COURSE WEIGHT)
Grade Level: 9-12
Recommendation: A score of 25 or higher on the self-assessment rubric
Advanced Placement Human Geography is a year-long course designed to represent a college introductory course in Human Geography. In this course, students will use the thinking processes of geographers to explore patterns of human population, migration, and land use. Using maps, tables, charts, graphs, infographics, images, and landscapes to draw conclusions and understand cultures, languages, religions, the class will discuss agriculture, industrialization, urbanization, and the demographics as they relate to geographic concepts. Advanced Placement courses are rigorous, college-level courses. Students are required to take the end-of-course exam in May. See the Hoover City Schools fee schedule for exam fees.
MATH LAB
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Grade Level: 9-12
This course does not earn one of the four required math credits for graduation. This course earns an elective credit.
This course provides additional support to students in their effort to meet the standards of the Geometry with Data Analysis, Algebra 1 with Probability, or Algebra 2 Statistics courses. Math Lab is taken concurrently with a student’s regular math class, giving extra time and utilizing a variety of strategies to help students build a stronger foundation for success in their current and future mathematics courses. If you select this course you will choose Math Lab, and then a section type that goes along with the math class the student will take. Students behind one math course or with a D or F in their current math course will be signed up for Math Lab.
PROGRAMMING FOUNDATIONS
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Grade Level: 9-11
Programming Foundations focuses on the fundamentals of computer programming with an emphasis on computational thinking and problem- solving. Students will create authentic artifacts and engage with programming as a medium for creativity, communication, problem-solving, and fun. Students will be expected to develop logical thinking skills that pertain to programming.
PSYCHOLOGY, AP (+1.00 COURSE WEIGHT)
04256E1000
Grade Level: 9-12
Recommendation: A score of 25 or higher on the self-assessment rubric
Advanced Placement Psychology, a full-year course, is an introductory college level course that examines human behavior. The course outline follows the precepts of the College Board, and includes units on sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning and intelligence, motivation and emotion, developmental psychology, personality, abnormal psychology, and the treatment of psychological disorders. Research methods and the major schools of thought will be addressed throughout this course. Students will be required to research topics of interest in psychology as well as design and conduct an experiment with other members of the AP class. Advanced Placement courses are rigorous, college-level courses. Students are required to take the end-of-course exam in May. See the Hoover City Schools fee schedule for exam fees.
READING, BASIC SKILLS
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Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: Approval of Case Manager
Students will learn techniques that, when applied, can help them become independent readers. The teacher will instruct the students in reading skill techniques, writing skill techniques, lead class activities and discussions that reinforce topics of study, model skills taught, and encourage students to apply techniques to their personal lives for success both in school and in life. The instructional strategies used in this course will include: guided practice activities, small and large group discussion, technology, independent practice, and direct instruction.
READING INTERVENTION
01068G0000
Grade Level: 9-12
Students will become stronger readers from this elective. The teacher will address reading difficulties; skill acquisition; reading techniques remediation; and word attack. The instructional strategies used in this course will include: guided practice activities, small and large group discussion, technology, independent practice, and direct instruction.
STEM TEAM, ACADEMIC COMPETITION TEAM (+ 0.50 ADDED WEIGHT)
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The STEM Team class is an Advanced Level course that focuses on preparation for the multifaceted science and STEM-based competitions that students participate in over the course of the year. STEM Team members represent Hoover High School in regional, statewide, and national competitions. There is some in-state travel in the spring. Regional success means national travel. Students are able to compete in a variety of competitions both as an individual and as a team. This class provides concentrated time to prepare for competitions like the Science Olympiad, LexusEcoChallenge, TEAMS engineering and design competition, Science Bowl, science fair, and others. Most of the competitions are outlined on our website You may take this course multiple times over 4 years. You do not have to take the class to be on the team.
YEARBOOK- SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS
11104X1000
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: Application and acceptance into the program.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: At least one credit in World Language, Career Tech, or Fine Arts
This course allows students the opportunity to participate in a leadership role in the production of our yearbook, The Caravel. Students will be taught all skills necessary. All students interested in being on our staff should have exceptional work ethic. You will gain experience in areas of desktop publishing, layout-copy production, photography, and copy & caption writing. Some after school hours are required.
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