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Panther Graduation Requirements
English 4.0
Math 3.0
Science 3.0
Health 0.5
Electives 8.0
*All students must take the End of Course examinations in English II, Algebra I, Biology, and
Government. All students must PASS the US and MO Constitution tests.
To earn the advanced diploma students shall meet the above requirements as
well as:
● Students must earn 28 credits (7 credits are possible each regular school year)
● Science credits must come from- physical science, biology, chemistry, or physics
● Math credits must include Algebra I and above (Geometry, Alg II, Alg III, College
Algebra, Trig, or Calc) 4 yrs of math is encouraged
● 2 credits of foreign language (must be in the same language)
● 2 credits of advanced electives from English, Social Studies, Math, Science, or
Foreign Language
● Maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA in English, Social Studies, Math and Science
Communication Arts
*Honors English I covers the same material, but at an accelerated pace and in more depth.
Students are held to a higher expectation regarding quality of work.
*Honors English II covers the same material, but at an accelerated pace and in more depth.
Students are held to a higher expectation regarding quality of work
*Honors English III covers the same material, but at an accelerated pace and in more depth.
Students are held to a higher expectation regarding quality of work
Course Title: English IV
Credit: 1
Grade: 12 Prerequisites: English III
The purpose of this course is to prepare senior students for college level reading comprehension
and writing. Students will learn how to locate, evaluate, and organize information as well as to
communicate and defend that information. The emphasis in writing will explore different ways
that writers generate and express ideas for various purposes to various kinds of audiences.
Students will learn how to write in MLA and APA format.
In the course of College English II (ENG 210), we cover the topics of writing and research of
various disciplinary fields of study; experience with integrating and applying academic forms to
specific problems and situations. Includes the study of ways knowledge is made and expressed in
various disciplines.
*Each semester of dual credit through MSU will cost $70 per credit hour. The total per semester
will be $210. Students on free/reduced lunch have the cost of the course waived. All students will
be responsible for purchasing the required text material.
Math
Course Title: Pre-Algebra
Credit: 1
Grade: 9 Prerequisites: none
In Pre-Algebra, students will learn a basic introduction to Algebraic functions. Topics covered will
include positive and negative numbers, rational numbers, solving equations, geometric figures,
ratio, proportion, and percent, problem solving, equations and inequalities, the coordinate plane,
and area and volume. This course will prepare students to take Informal Geometry, and then
Informal Algebra I.
Social Studies
Course Title: American History
Credit: 1
Grade: 10 Prerequisites: None
The purpose of this course is to empower students to understand the economic, political and social
development of the United States within the time frame of our history from Reconstruction to the
present. This will be done by examining connections to the past in order to prepare for their future
as participating members of a democratic society. Students will use knowledge pertaining to
history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and
humanities to solve problems in the “real world.” Topics covered will include the Development of
the Industrial United States, Emergence of the Modern United States, the Modern United States in
Prosperity and Depression, World War II, Postwar United States, and more.
Fine Arts
Course Title: Art Foundations
Credit: 1
Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisites: None
Course Description: In the course of Art Foundations students will be introduced to different
media and artistic styles. Students will learn and practice the fundamental skills needed for
successful art making. This will be the prerequisite for any other art class if students have not
taken Art I in previous years.
Practical Arts
Course Title: FACS I
Credit: 1
Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisites: none
This course is an instructional program that prepares individuals for basic aspects of living. FACS
I will instruct students in nutrition, food preparation, housing issues that include budgeting and
creative situation decorating, relationships, child development and resource management.
Course Title: Ag I
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-12 Prerequisites: none
Course Description: Ag Science I is designed to be a broad spectrum agricultural class covering
many different topics related to soil science, animal science, and the FFA. Along with animal
reproduction and management, the class will spend time covering animal health, breed
identification, feeds and feeding, FFA history, parliamentary procedure, and the science of soils.
Students will be required to memorize and recite the FFA creed. Towards the end of the year,
students will learn how to arc weld and use the oxy/acetylene torch. This is dependent on the
willingness of the class to follow safety procedures.
Course Title: Ag II
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisites: Ag I
Course Description: Agriculture Science II is designed to be a Natural Resource based class.
Topics covered will include Wildlife Management and Forestry. Along with these topics, the
course will also incorporate record book and shop activities. Much of the curriculum in this class
can be learned during outdoor lab activities. Participation in outdoor activities is required.
Electives