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Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science
Project Lead the Way
Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science is a 4-year sequence of elective classes. Whether discovering new cancer treatments or teaching healthy life-style choices, today’s biomedical science professionals are tackling big challenges. Working with the same tools used by professionals in hospitals and labs, students engage in compelling and hands-on activities for these same real-world challenges. They will practice suturing, build body systems, review autopsy reports and explore medical treatments.
Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAG) (“automatic” College Credits)
Students who successfully complete specified technical programs in BioMedical Science will test at the end of the course as part of their regular class. Students with a proficient score will be eligible to have their earned technical credit transfer to any of Ohio’s public colleges and have those credits count in degree requirements. Please see the attached website.
Intro to Biomed
Intro to Biomed
In the introductory course of the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science program; students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems.
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Biomed 1: Human Body Systems
Biomed 1: Human Body Systems
Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis in the body. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal Maniken®; use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration; and take on the roles of biomedical professionals to solve real-world medical cases. College Credit is available through some schools. CTAG 072150 Medical Terminology is given in the Spring. This counts as college credit at any public University in Ohio. Typically other states will recognize this as college credit.
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Biomed 2: Medical Interventions
Biomed 2: Medical Interventions
Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Students explore how to detect and fight infections; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices and diagnostics. College Credit is available through some schools. CTAG 072125 Biotech of health and disease is given in the Spring. This counts as college credit at any public University in Ohio.
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: Biomed 1 and Teacher Recommendation
Grade Level: 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Biomed 3: Biomedical Innovations
Biomed 3: Biomedical Innovations
Biomedical Innovations is a capstone course in which students build on the knowledge and skills gained from the previous 3 courses. Students will work through progressively challenging open-ended, real-world problems, addressing topics such as: clinical medicine, emergency room efficiency, grant proposals, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. Each problem is staged as a mission. Students will work to design their own innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century.
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: Biomed 2 and Teacher Recommendation
Grade Level: 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Design Labs
Design Labs
Design Labs: Students will be engaged in immersive real-world projects and experiences where creative problem-solving matters most. Courses are designed for creative-minded students who want to learn to work through the design process, collaborate with a team of peers and present design solutions to “real life” design dilemmas. Contacts with local design firms and companies will be utilized exploring STEAM-applied real world design experiences
Fashion Design Lab
1 & 2
Fashion Design Lab
1 & 2
This course models a studio setting for individual and collaborative experiences that investigate fashion materials, designing and merchandising strategies. Students will navigate through the design process of fashion garments and accessories in phases from research, sketches, and brainstorming to final garment creations and modeling. Fashion advertising and marketing strategies will be highlighted to aid students in communicating their design ideas. Design Firm contacts or ‘real world’ projects will be explored.
**Option for Honors Credit**
STEAM-applied experience
Prerequisite: Any two art electives
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Semester
Credit: 0.5 (Fine Arts)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Portfolio: Fashion
Portfolio: Fashion
Portfolio is for the art student who is ready for the next level of fashion after taking the first and second levels. Students in this class will work with the teacher to help design this course. Students will be encouraged to produce an elevated level of work in a variety of media in preparation for college portfolio submissions or AP Drawing or just to continue to build their individual skills in their medium of choice.
**Option for Honors Credit**
This course may be taken multiple times
Prerequisite: Any two art electives and teacher recommendation
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Semester
Credit: 0.5 (Fine Arts)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Architecture Lab 1, 2, & 3
Architecture Lab 1, 2, & 3
This LAB course models a design firm providing individual and collaborative experiences that investigate architectural ideas. Students use digital software to explore architectural/design dilemmas and solutions related to interior, exterior and outdoor spaces. Students will learn hand drafting techniques to scale, 3D model construction and career options. Design Firm contacts or ‘real world’ projects will be explored.
**Option for Honors Credit**
STEAM applied experience
Prerequisite: Any two art electives and teacher recommendation
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Fine Arts)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Yearbook Lab
1, 2, & 3
Yearbook Lab
1, 2, & 3
This course is a yearlong course for students interested in designing and writing King’s Royal Guard Yearbook. Students will be responsible for taking photos of school events, selecting and designing layouts and total creation of the book. Students will learn how to visually communicate the athletic, social, and academic stories of the current school year. A successful yearbook student will be highly motivated to produce a quality publication. Additional work outside of the school day is required.
Prerequisite: Any two art electives, teacher recommendation, and Yearbook application required
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.0 (Elective)
Digital Media Arts
Digital Media Arts
Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAG) (“automatic” College Credits)
Students who successfully complete specified technical programs in Digital Media will test at the end of the course as part of their regular class. Students with a proficient score will be eligible to have their earned technical credit transfer to any of Ohio’s public colleges and have those credits count in degree requirements. Please see the attached website.
Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium
MVTPC offers two-year Career/Technical programs of study in 15 Ohio career fields; 3 of which are offered at Kings. Each program consists of academic and technical curriculum that is delivered junior and senior year. Students who successfully complete the 2-year Tech Prep program and choose to attend Sinclair can earn a $3,000 scholarship. (www.mvtechprep.org)
Digital Media Arts: Students taking 2 full years of Digital Media are considered completers in the program (DMA I, DMA II or AP Digital Media).
Introduction to Digital Media Arts
Introduction to Digital Media Arts
This elective explores the Digital Media Arts field. Students will have hands-on opportunities to use technology to express their creativity and focus on fundamental skills. This semester course will include an introduction to Graphic Design, Video Editing, Animation and Photo Editing. This course provides an excellent base for students interested in enrolling in the Digital Media Arts 1.
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester
Credit: 0.5 (Technology, Fine Arts or Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Digital Media Arts 1
Digital Media Arts 1
Students enrolling in the Digital Media Arts will study graphic design, digital photography, animation and video/audio production. This challenging and fast paced course is open to all juniors and does not require previous digital media experience. Students will build their art and computer skills and become proficient in the Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Animate, Illustrator and Premiere. This course will provide hands on training with digital SLR cameras, microphones, tripods, scanners, and other types of equipment. This course meets for two consecutive bells for the entire year and can count as either a Technology or Fine Arts credit for graduation.
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: 10th grade only must have had Intro to DMA and Teacher Recommendation
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 2.00 (Technology, Fine Arts or Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Digital Media Arts 2
Digital Media Arts 2
This course is designed for students that have successfully completed Digital Media Arts I. Students will study Graphic Design, Digital Photography, and Video Production. Students will expand their knowledge on software explored in Digital Media Arts I. Students will be held to rigorous standards and be expected to create work of higher quality than Digital Media Arts I. Students will expand their art and computer skills and prepare to take college articulation exams. This course meets for two consecutive bells for the entire year. Students will have exceptional technical skills and an extensive portfolio of work upon completion of this course.
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: Digital Media Arts 1
Grade Level: 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 2.00 (Technology, Fine Arts or Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
AP DMA / 2-d Art & Design
AP DMA / 2-d Art & Design
Students will study Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Video Production, and Animation. It is a fast paced challenging course intended for highly motivated and dedicated students pursuing a career in art who are willing to devote considerable time and effort to the study of art and the development of higher-level skills. In addition to meeting all the standards and requirements of Digital Media Arts, students electing to take the course for AP credit are required to submit a portfolio to the AP College Board for evaluation at the end of the school year. The AP 2-D Art & Design portfolio requires the student to show a fundamental competence and range of understanding in visual concerns and methods. Students will demonstrate proficiency in 2-D design using a variety of digital art forms, including graphic design, typography, digital imaging, photography, illustration, and drawing. Students enrolled in this course are required to keep a sketchbook and should be prepared to spend several hours a week working on homework assignments.
**Option for Honors Credit**
Summer Assignments Required.
Prerequisite: "A" or better in DMA 1 or "B" or better in DMA 1 with portfolio review
Grade Level: 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 2.00 (Technology, Fine Arts or Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering I & II courses are offered as dual enrollment CCP classes through the University of Cincinnati Engineering Department. Engineering III is an Honors course that partners with local business mentors to create real world projects for students to solve. The Engineering classes immerse students in a Challenge Based Learning environment and require them to use team work, investigation, research, laboratory experiments, Solid Edge, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, Excel, mathematics and physics to solve difficult problems. Upon completion of the 3 engineering courses, students will have developed a robust portfolio of projects to list on their resume for COOP interviews in college and they may have completed their freshman year of engineering courses at the University of Cincinnati.
Important Note on Engineering
To be accepted into the UC CCP program, students must be enrolled in Honors Algebra II and pass an Accuplacer math exam (administered at KHS)
UC credit for the 2nd semester of Engineering I requires admission to the UC College Credit Plus program. This application will be completed in class in the Fall of each year. For the student who is accepted into the CCP program; there will be additional coursework to meet UC’s requirements. For a student who is not accepted to the University of Cincinnati for the CCP program; weighted credit will not be applied at the end of the semester to their course.
Engineering 1: Foundations
Engineering 1: Foundations
As an introduction to the field of Engineering, this class will integrate a “hands on” approach to learning by teaching basic theoretical principles of engineering while introducing students to the design process. Through investigation, laboratory experiments, software tools and “challenge projects”, students will be exposed to math and science concepts that are common to the various fields of engineering. Students will develop their abilities as engineers by implementing the engineering design process to define and solve problems and creating/improving products and processes. Possibility for Dual Enrollment with the University of Cincinnati 2nd Semester
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: For CCP credit, must be enrolled in Honors Algebra 2 or above. Can be taken with concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.0 (Math/Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Engineering 2: Models
Engineering 2: Models
It’s an extension of the skills and concepts introduced in Engineering I. Students will learn about innovation and product design to gain a real world engineering experience. A “hands on” approach to design/build projects will be leveraged to teach aspects of Project Management, Requirements Driven Design, and Design Collaboration. Students will work in teams to execute a series of engineering projects throughout the year. MATLAB® will be introduced and progressively developed as a programming tool to enable students to explore engineering concepts, to investigate solutions to complex problems. Students will apply fundamental theory from algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to relevant engineering applications. Possibility for Dual Enrollment with the University of Cincinnati 2nd Semester
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: "B" or better in Engineering 1 & Pre-Calculus concurrent enrollment
Grade Level: 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.0 (Math/Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
HOnors Engineering 3
HOnors Engineering 3
This capstone course offers students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from previous Engineering courses. Students will work in teams alongside local businesses and professionals to design and develop products and/or solutions to real world problems in the industry. Students will also complete a senior self-directed capstone project. This project will develop a student’s ability to delve deeply into a challenge of their choice, pursue interdisciplinary solutions, conduct extensive independent research, apply effective project management techniques, and grow critical presentation skills. This course will also require students to devote a significant amount of time to collaborate with peers, university professors, and business mentors outside of normal school hours.
This course counts as a graduation requirement option for the Technology credit or the Fine Arts credit.
Prerequisite: Engineering 2
Grade Level: 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.0 (Math/Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Technology
Technology
University of Cincinnati Information Technology Program
This 4-year class sequence provides students the ability to earn college credit that completes the freshman year of a 2 or 4-year Information Technology degree. Students completing these courses with a C- or above will gain automatic acceptance into UC’s Business School of Information Technology (BSIT).
Courses to take: Introduction to Information Technology (9th/10th), Honors Cyber and IT I (10th/11th), Honors Cyber and IT II (11th/12th) and AP Computer Science A (12th). Additionally, there are 3 CCP courses through UC that will need to be taken. Lastly, students will also need some additional core college level classes in the Math, English and Social Science departments that can be at KHS. Interested students should talk with their school counselors.
Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAG) (“automatic” College Credits)
Students who successfully complete specified technical programs in Info Technology, will test at the end of the course as part of their regular class. Students with a proficient score will be eligible to have their earned technical credit transfer to any of Ohio’s public colleges and have those credits count in degree requirements. Please see the attached website.
Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium
MVTPC offers two-year Career/Technical programs of study in 15 Ohio career fields; 3 of which are offered at Kings. Each program consists of academic and technical curriculum that is delivered junior and senior year. Students who successfully complete the 2-year Tech Prep program and choose to attend Sinclair can earn a $3,000 scholarship. (www.mvtechprep.org)
Information Technology: Students taking both CIT I and CIT II are considered completers in the program.
Introduction to Computer Science
Introduction to Computer Science
Intro to Computer Science is a semester course that will teach students about the theory and process of creating computer programs which includes designing control structures, data structures, inputs/outputs, and standard algorithms. The code developed by students will have a variety of outcomes including performing arithmetic operations, calculate subtotals and totals, and apply string operations to provide the information in a correct and efficient manner to users. Other programming concepts that will be utilized in this course to solve problems and provide correct output include Boolean logic, logical operators, conditional control structures, and repetition control structures. This course fulfills the technology graduation requirement.
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester
Credit: 0.5 (Elective)
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Information Technology
This project-based course introduces students to basic computing skills, career opportunities, computer hardware, computer software and applications. This course will also discuss problem solving and decision making as a part of the new digital economy in business systems utilizing technology. Topics covered include how to build a PC, how to troubleshoot technology issues, mobile device functionality, securing technology devices, and computer network technology. Students will be encouraged to participate in competitions and other events to showcase their skills in real-world technology scenarios. This technology course covers foundational content that would be a good indicator for interest in technology as a possible career field and is a required course for a student pursuing entrance into the University of Cincinnati Technology Program.
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 0.5 (Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Cybersecurity & Information Technology 1
Cybersecurity & Information Technology 1
This course is the first of a two year program that is designed to cover different topics within computer and networking technologies. Students will learn about the following topics: PC hardware and software, Wireless Networking, and Computer Security. Students will be trained for industry certifications (CompTIA A+; PC Servicing and Troubleshooting, Network+), and have the opportunity to earn college credit from the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State and Sinclair Community College. Students in this program will also participate in technology events at the region, state, and national levels in Business Professionals of America. The online curriculum can be found at the following website: http://cisnet.mywccc.org. This course is also a requirement for the UC Information Technology Pathway Program.
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 2.0 (Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
Cybersecurity & Information Technology 2
Cybersecurity & Information Technology 2
This course is the second of the Computer Information Technology program that is designed to cover computer and networking technologies. Students will learn about the following topics: Computer Security, Database Management, Advanced Networking topics, and Microsoft Networking. Students will be enrolled in the Cisco Network Academy where they will have the opportunity to earn college credit. Students will also have the opportunity to compete in different technology events at the region, state, and national levels in Business Professionals of America. The online curriculum can be found at the following website: http://cisnet.mywccc.org. This course is also a requirement for the UC Information Technology Pathway Program.
**Option for Honors Credit**
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in Honors Cybersecurity and Information Technology 1 or "B" or better in Cybersecurity and Information Technology 1 and Teacher Approval
Grade Level: 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 2.0 (Elective)
Fee: This course has a fee (please see our Course Fees page for specifics)
AP cOMPUTER sCIENCE a
AP cOMPUTER sCIENCE a
In AP Computer Science A students will learn to design and implement computer programs that solve problems relevant to today's society, including art, media, and engineering. This course teaches object-oriented programming using the Java language and is meant to be the equivalent of two semesters, college-level course in computer science. It will emphasize problem solving and algorithm development, and use hands-on experiences and examples so that students can apply programming tools and solve complex problems. This course can count for up to 2 semesters of college level credit given a proficient score on the AP exam.
Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in Hon. Alg. II, AP Comp Sci or teacher recommendation
Grade Level: 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.0 (Elective or Math)
AP cOMPUTER sCIENCE Principles
AP cOMPUTER sCIENCE Principles
This course introduces students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity, and how computing impacts our world. Students will develop the computational thinking skills needed to fully exploit the power of digital technology and help build a strong foundation in core programming and problem-solving. The course is designed to engage students from diverse backgrounds and those new to computing – and excite students with a curriculum that focuses on the core ideas that shape the landscape of computer science and its impact on our society. Using project-based lessons and materials throughout, students will work to address real-world problems and design solutions to put computational thinking into practice. These culminate in a capstone Performance Task project where students can demonstrate what they’ve learned – to become creators, instead of merely consumer, of the technology all around them.
Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in Algebra 1 or beyond
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.0 (Elective)
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