2009-10 FHS Program of Studies

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Discrimination.......................................................................................................................................................................2Mission Statement.................................................................................................................................................................2Expectations for Student Learning........................................................................................................................................2Accreditation.........................................................................................................................................................................3Advanced Placement Program..............................................................................................................................................3Advancement........................................................................................................................................................................4Auditing a Course.................................................................................................................................................................4Course Selection Guidelines.................................................................................................................................................4Graduation Requirements.....................................................................................................................................................5Guidance Services.................................................................................................................................................................5School-to-Career Education..................................................................................................................................................5Higher Education Standards..................................................................................................................................................6Homework.............................................................................................................................................................................6Honor Roll............................................................................................................................................................................6Independent Study.................................................................................................................................................................6Library/Media Services.........................................................................................................................................................7Marking System....................................................................................................................................................................7Progress Reports...................................................................................................................................................................8Physical Education Requirements.........................................................................................................................................8Adding/Dropping Courses....................................................................................................................................................8Report Cards.........................................................................................................................................................................8Summer School.....................................................................................................................................................................9Testing Programs – College..................................................................................................................................................92009-2010 Test Dates – College Board and ACT.................................................................................................................9Course of Study Listings...............................................................................................................................................10-13Course of Study – College Bound Suggested Sequence.....................................................................................................13Course of Study – Career Bound Suggested Sequence.......................................................................................................14Course Descriptions:Art...................................................................................................................................................................14-20Technology Education....................................................................................................................................20-22Theatre............................................................................................................................................................22-23Business..........................................................................................................................................................23-25English............................................................................................................................................................26-28Family & Consumer Science..........................................................................................................................28-29Foreign Language...........................................................................................................................................29-36Math................................................................................................................................................................36-43Music..............................................................................................................................................................43-48Physical Education/Health..............................................................................................................................48-59Science............................................................................................................................................................50-55Social Studies.................................................................................................................................................55-60Special Education.................................................................................................................................................60Virtual High School........................................................................................................................................60-61Dean-Franklin HS Enrichment Program...............................................................................................................61Early Enrollment Program (Rhode Island College)…………………………………………………………...…61Questions to consider when choosing your schedule……………………………………………………………………...62

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FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL218 Oak StreetFranklin, Massachusetts 02038-1895(508) 541-2100Fax No.: (508) 541-2107SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Mr. Jeffrey N. Roy, ChairmanMs. Paula Mullen, Vice ChairmanMs. Cora ArmenioMr. Ed CafassoMr. Matt KellyMs. Sue RohrbachMs. Roberta Trahan

DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT (Chapter 76S.5)

The Franklin Public School Department is committed to equal educational opportunity for all students and members of theschool community without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or handicap in all as- pects of employment and education, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities. The members of the schoolcommunity include the School Committee, administration, staff, students, and volunteers working in the schools while theywork and study subject to school authorities.The Franklin Public School Department is also committed to maintaining a school environment free of harassment based onrace, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or handicap. The Franklin Public School Department expectsall members of the school community to conduct themselves in an appropriate and professional manner with concern for thestudents.Harassment on the basis of sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, and handicap in any form will not betolerated. Such harassment includes unsolicited remarks, gestures or physical contact, display or circulation of written materi-als or pictures derogatory to either gender or to racial, ethnic, religious, age, sexual orientation or handicapped individuals or groups.The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Maureen Sabolinski,Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Franklin Public Schools, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Telephone: (508)541-5243.Inquiries concerning the application of nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the Regional Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, J.W. McCormack Building, Rm. 222, Boston, MA 02109-4557.

MISSION STATEMENT

Franklin High School exists as a covenant among students, parents, staff, and community. This collaboration promotes a rig-orous, safe, and nurturing environment in which students are responsible and passionate learners. In an atmosphere of equal-ity, acceptance, and respect, students prepare to contribute to our democratic society and an interdependent world.

FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNINGACADEMIC:

In order for Franklin High School students to become responsible and passionate learners, we expect them to be able to:

1. Communicate effectively bya. Listening b. Speakingc. Writingd. Using a variety of media and techniques2. Read critically with understanding3. Analyze and solve problems effectively by