JOURNALISM I (Newspaper)

Credit:  1 or 2

Grade:   11, 12                                                                                Course Length:  1 or 2 Terms

 Prerequisite:  Completion of application; teacher approval.

 This course is an introduction to principles and characteristics of journalistic expression.  Students are involved in each step of the process of producing a newspaper including interviewing, writing, editing, typesetting, layout planning and selling ads.  Students will also write news briefs for a weekly column in the community newspaper. 

JOURNALISM II (Yearbook)

Credit:  1 or 2

Grade:  11, 12                                                                                 Course Length:  1 or 2 Terms 

Prerequisite:  Completion of application; teacher approval. 

This course is an introduction to journalism with emphasis on yearbook production.  It involves the following procedures:  planning layout, interviewing, writing and editing copy, photography and picture cropping, fitting copy using computer skills and developing merchandising techniques including the sale of ads and yearbooks. 

MEDIA I

Credit:  l

Grade:  11, 12                                                                                            Course Length:  Term

 Prerequisite:  Completion of application and teacher approval.

 Students will participate in an intensive program of video, television, audio and related productions as they produce the school’s video yearbook, Channel Four presentations, a weekly radio show, and other special programs.  This course will require after school work at school and elsewhere.   The student in Media I will do the following: 

1.       Learn production techniques and develop skills in visual and audio media (radio, television, video, recorded audio and other media).

2.       Do major production such as a prerecorded weekly radio show about the high school and our school system; special student and school productions; The Video Yearbook; and other special projects.

3.       Evaluate career opportunities in media related areas (radio, television, advertising, business, industry, etc.)

4.       Assist the school media specialists in running the school’s program.

5.       Develop and refine skills of written and oral communication.

6.       Have opportunities to apply their own creativity in designing and planning their own productions.

 MEDIA II

Credit:  l

Grade:  12                                                                                                Course Length:  Term

 Prerequisite:  Completion of application and teacher approval.

 The successful applicant will have attained 60 skills levels; 100% project completion rating; a proficient rating in editing, video mixing, special effects, camera knowledge, videography, production and other related skills which are presented during Media I.

 MEDIA III

Credit:  l

Grade:  12                                                                                                Course Length:  Term

 Prerequisite:  Completion of application and teacher approval.

 The successful applicant will have attained at least a level 3.0 producer rating, 70 skill levels and a 100% project completion and use of class time rating.  A conference with instructor is recommended.

 This course is for the very serious media student.  Emphasis will be on planning and production.  Students will be responsible for all aspects of the media program.

MEDICAL SCIENCE

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCE

Credit:  l

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12                                                                                  Course Length:  Term 

Medical Science and Careers is a medical oriented course for students seriously interested in pursuing a medical career.  The curriculum is designed to coincide with the Tech Prep prerequisites mandated by several post secondary collegiate or Vo-Tech programs.  Anatomy and physiology are taught along with basic skills such as CPR and first aid.  Medical terminology associated with each body system is taught in this course.

MEDICAL SCIENCE

Credit:  2

Grade:  10, 11, 12                                                                    Course Length:  1 Block Per Term

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Health Science with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

This course is designed for students planning to pursue post secondary education in medicine.  The student will study advanced anatomy and physiology and medical terminology relating to each system, along with recertification of CPR and First Aid.  Class labs are conducted so students may gain hands-on experiences for skills they will need in the clinical field of medicine.  Students will then use this knowledge as they rotate three days per week in the medical facilities available in our community.  Students will attend class the remaining two days per week.  This curriculum will meet requirements mandated by the Tech Prep program, and several post secondary educational institutions.  Course requirements include purchase of required uniform and shoes; CPR and First Aid Recertification; Hepatitis B Vaccine; TB test; hospitalization and accident insurance; and malpractice insurance for students.

ADVANCED HEALTH SCIENCE/PRACTICUM

Credit:  4

Grade:  11, 12                                                                   Course Length:  Two Blocks Per Term

Prerequisite:  Medical Science with a grade of  ‘C’ or above.

This course is an expanded application of Medical Science and Careers II.  It includes a concentrated study of anatomy and physiology along with the skills needed in the medical area chosen by the student.  Experience in this chosen career is gained through actual participation as an assistant.   CPR and First Aid are recertified.  Students who complete three levels of Medical Science and Careers and other requirements of the Tech Prep program may enroll in several post secondary educational institutions that have articulation agreements with Woodford County High School.  Qualifying exams relating to subjects taught at the high school will be given by these institutions.  If a satisfactory grade is achieved, the student may receive college credit.  Course requirements include uniform and shoes; CPR and First Aid Recertification; TB Test; hospitalization and accident insurance; and malpractice insurance for students.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Credit:  l

Grade:  10, 11, 12                                                                                     Course Length:  Term

Prerequisite:  Medical Science 1^st term.

This course will give the Medical Science  students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of medical terminology.  It will also add to their clinical experience by adding time to their rotation.