Course Catalog

2015-2016

Stuttgart High School

Program of Study
Our schools program
of studies has been
prepared for students,
parents, teachers, and
guidance counselors. Students will
receive individual advisement from
guidance counselors to help them
make appropriate course selections.
Each students teachers should also
serve as resourses for advice and help
in making course selections. Students
should take seriously the selection of
courses for the next school year and
choose a course of study based on
their individual goals and abilities.

In addition to reviewing the

DoDEA requirements for graduation, students should also
review the minimum requirements for admission to the
universities or colleges of their
choice.

Many Universities are highly selective in their admissions. Students

are encouraged to select a rigorous
course of study and enroll in higher
level courses as much as possible. A
rigorous senior year of study is an expectation of many colleges as well as
employers. Seniors are encouraged to
select challenging courses and consider Advanced Placement, AP, options.
The DoDEA Honors Diploma is availale
to those seniors who have a cummulative GPA at or above 3.8 and have
taken four or more AP courses.
DoDEA offers online Summer School
as a means for students to recover
credit from failed courses in order
to meet graduation requirements,
as well as a few courses for original
credit.
Additionally, several courses are availble during the school year through
DoDEA Virtual School for transfer
students who need to complete a

course not offered locally. Some

well-disciplned students may want to
enroll in Virtual School as a means of
taking courses not available on campus. Please speak with your guidance
counselor to learn more.
For detailed curriculum click here:
DoDEA Curriculum

Table of Contents
Graduation Requirements...............2
PSAT/SAT/ACT..................................3
NCAA Eligibility...............................3
Language Arts.................................4
Math...............................................5
Science............................................6
Social Studies..................................9
PE and Health................................11
World Languages...........................12
Fine Arts........................................14
Electives........................................18
Career & Technical Education.......19
Student Activities.........................23

DoDEA Graduation Requirements

Class of 2016-2018
Subject Area

Required

Language Arts 9,10, 11, 12

Social Studies--U.S. History

1
1
.5
.5

World Regions or World History

U.S. Government
Social Studies Elective

Foreign Language

2 credits in the same foreign language

Physical Education
PE & Nutrition
Health Education
Elective Courses

Subject Area
Career and Technical Education

0.5 must be Computer Technology

Mathematics--Class of 2019 see below

Algebra I
Geometry
Electives with course code 400 or higher
Science--Biology

Physics or Chemistry
Science Elective

Required
2
1
1
2
1
1
1

1
.5
.5

Fine Arts

Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Drama,

Humanities

Total Minimum Credits

26

2.0 Cumlative Grade Point Average (GPA) RequirementSeniors must have earned a cumulative grade point
average of 2.0 or higher to receive a high school diploma from a DoDEA high school.
Honors Diploma Requirements4 AP Courses, 0.5 credit Economic Literacy in CTE, Social Studies, Science, and Math,
3.8 cumulative GPA, as well as the requirements for the regular DoDEA diploma.

Class of 2019 and beyond--Math requirements: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an elective with a course code
of 400 or higher. Three credits must be earned during grades 9-12.

Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Civilian
DSN
From USA

0711-680-7191
430-7191
011-49-711-680-7191

Administration

Danny Robinson
Dr. Trent Blankenship
Tessa Moss-Beamam

Principal
Asst. Princl
Asst. Princl

Guidance Department
Counselors
11th & 12th A-K
11th & 12th L-Z
10th Grade
9th Grade
Secretary
Registrar

ext. 4065
ext. 4054
ext. 4026
ext. 4031
ext. 4006
ext. 4009

Patch High School

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Visit the Patch High School website:
http://www.stut-hs.eu.dodea.edu/

Preparing for the SAT/ACT

ACT

The ACT (American College Test)

is another entrance test. This test
measures what has been learned in
high school. The test consists of four
sections composed of English, mathematics, reading, and science. Like the
SAT, the ACT also includes an essay
section. However, unlike the SAT, the
ACT essay is not mandatory. Students
should check with their prospective
colleges to see if they need to complete the essay. Rather than a total
score, the ACT gives a composite or
average score for the test.

ACT Registration

Register at www.actstudent.org
Students will create a personal account and then use these codes:
Patch High School Code: 576325
ACT Test Center Code: 866390
ACT offers an International Fee Waiver. The student will still pay the regular ACT testing fee, but the additional
international fee is waived for DoDDS
students. Please see the Guidance
Department for the fee waiver form.

Test Facts
Student SAT Averages
Reading: 543 Math: 520
Writing: 530
ACT Average Score
Composite Score: 24

The NCAA and NCAA Eligibility Center

The National Collegiate
Athletic Association
(NCAA) serves as the
athletics governing body
for more than 1200 colleges, universities, conferences, and organizations.
The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies
the academic and amateur credentials
for all college-bound student-athletes
who wish to compete in Division I or
Division II atheletics.

Questions regarding NCAA eligibility

should be directed to the Athletic
Director or a school counselor. For
information pertaining to the NCAA,
click here http://eligibilitycenter.org.
Students are responsible for ensuring
NCAA eligibility and should go to the
above website to obtain a copy of the
NCAA Guide for the College-Bound
Athlete. Transcripts must be requested through the Guidance Department.

SAT

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

includes three sectionsmathematics, critical reading, and writing. It is
designed to test a students aptitude
for college work. The mathematics
portion tests the students ability to
solve problems involving arithmetic
reasoning, algebra, and geometry. The
reading portion tests the students
vocabulary, verbal reasoning, and
reading comprehension. The writing
portion includes multiple choice questions and an essay. Essays are scored
on critical thinking, development,
organization, language use, sentence
structure. It is recommended that
students take the SAT at the end of
the junior year. If the student waits
until the senior year, it is strongly
recommended that the test be taken
when it is first given in October.

SAT Registration

Register at www.collegeboard.com
Students will create a personal account with College Board. They will
need the following codes to register.
Patch High School Code: 576325
SAT Test Center Code: 57781

PSAT

The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship

Qualifying Test) has two primary purposes. It introduces a student to the
organization and types of questions
found on the SAT and helps students
to predict their scores on the SAT. The
junior year PSAT scores are used in
awarding the National Merit Scholarship awards. the PSAT is given on a
Wednesday in October.

Language Arts
Language Arts 9LAE301

Language Arts 10LAE401

The Language Arts 9 course is designed to strengthen students skills in

listening, speaking, writing, literature,
and language. The goal of 9th grade
Language Arts is to develop every student as a confident, organized writer;
a thoughtful, questioning reader; a
logical, analytical thinker; a careful
and thorough researcher; and an eloquent, engaging communicator.

During the high school years, reading,

writing, and speaking overlap as students deepen their study of language
and literature and gain skills that
help them in other subjects, such as
science and history.

Year
9

Year
10

Language Arts 12LAE601

Year
12

Honors Literature/World
History 9LAE371
Year
9

This course is co-taught with Honors

World History 9. The class integrates
readings and writings that focus on
exploring, interpreting, and analyzing
literature that extend and support
the world history discussions and
research. The class is a demanding
study of ancient world literature,
requiring students to understand,
analyze, and interpret the connections
between major historical events and
the writings of the time. Critical thinking, philosophical discussion, concept
attainment, vocabulary development,
language usage, and research will be
stressed. The development of discussion and presentation skills will
focus on analysis, interpretation, and
evaluation.

Honors Literature/World
History 10 LAE471
Year
10

This course is co-taught with Honors

World History 10. The class integrates
readings and writings that focus on
exploring, interpreting, and analyzing
literature that extend and support
the world history discussions and
research. The course is a demanding
chronological study of world literature
from 1500 to the present and covers
the themes of culture, science and
technology, economics, and government.

Language Arts 11LAE501

Year
11

Students attend the Honors Banquet in the

persona of a significant member of ancient
Civilization.

sions among the students will deepen their understanding of the use,
structure, and impact of language
embodied in a work. Wide reading
will provide students the opportunity
to explore and appreciate trends in
linguistic styles across time.
Students will write in informal and
formal contexts to become proficient
in their writing. A major focus will be
placed on the skills required to write a
research paper in MLA format.

Students will experience, interpret,

and evaluate fiction, non-fiction, and
poetry relating to the American experience from colonization to modern
times. Readings will be challenging,
complex, and rich; collegial discus-

The Language Arts 12 curriculum is

primarily centered on British literature. This course explores various
pieces of literature from Great Britains canon of masterpieces. Among
the masterpieces and masters studied
are: Beowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare,
and the Titans of British poetry, such
as Wordsworth and Tennyson. Students will experience, interpret, and
relate the selected literary works in
a variety of oral, written, and project-based activities based on student
needs. The exploration of these areas
will enlighten students as well as foster understanding and empathy in the
human condition. Students will find
enjoyment in expressing their feelings
and relating their own life experiences
to the literature.

AP English Language
LAC614
Year
11-12

The AP English Language and Composition course is designed to help

students become skilled readers of
prose written in a variety of rhetorical
contexts and to become skilled writers
who compose a variety of purposes.
Both their writing and their reading
should make students aware of the interactions among a writers purposes,
audience expectations, and subjects

Language Arts

Mathematics

as well as the way generic conventions

and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. Selected reading material is designed to
enable students to read complex texts
with understanding and to write prose
of sufficient richness and complexity to communicate effectively with
mature readers. Writing and reading
assignments will help students move
beyond such programmatic responses.

Algebra IMAA301

AP English Literature and

CompositionLAC613
Year
11-12

Students will engage in the careful

reading of literary works. Through
such study, you will sharpen your
awareness of language and your understanding of the writers craft. You
will develop critical standards for the
independent appreciation of any literary work, and increase your sensitivity

to literature as shared experience. To

achieve these goals, you study the
individual work, its language, characters, action, and theme. You consider
its structure, meaning, and value,
and its relationaship to contemporary
experience as well as to the context in
which it was written.
AP students in English Lit and Comp
are involved in the study and practice
of writing as well as in the study of
literature.

Year
9-12

The purpose of this course is to allow

the student to gain mastery in working with and evaluating mathematical
expressions, equations, graphs, and
other topics in a year-long algebra
course. Topics included are real numbers, simplifying real number expressions with and without variables, solving linear equations and inequalities,
graphing linear equations, monomial
operations, linear patterns, sequences, and radicals. Assessments within
the course include multiple-choice,
short-answer, or extended response
questions.

GeometryMAG401
Year
9-12

This course appeals to a number of

students because of the emphasis
on visual mathematical figures and
relationships. Triangles, circles, and
many other geometric figures are
explored in this course. Fundamental
algebraic skills are important as students work with various mathematical
relationships within these figures such
as area, volume, lengths of segments
and measurement of angles. Geometric proofs are foundational to this
course as students verify theorems
and other geometric relationships
through a logical reasoning process.

Algebraic Modeling
MAZ405
Year
10-12

Algebraic Modeling is a course designed to help students understand

the connection and need of mathematics in everyday life. It is basically a
course in applied Algebra as it relates
to real world situations. Students
will expand on Algebra I skills in the
application of equations and linear,

quadratic, and exponential functions.

Concepts and solutions are presented
in easy to understand language with
numerous ways to illustrate ideas.
Students will become proficient in the
use of graphing calculators for displaying historical data that is used to
predict future trends and predictions.

Algebra IIMAA401
Year
11-12

In this course students will use their

prior knowledge from previous courses to learn and apply Algebra II skills.
This course will include topics such as
functions, radical functions, rational
functions, exponential and logarithmic
functions, trigonometry, geometry,
conic sections, systems of equations,
probability, and statistics. Students
will apply the skills that they learn in
this course to real world situations.

Discrete Math AMAZ501A

Discrete Math BMAZ501B
Semester
10-12

Discrete math is designed to make

real world math more meaningful. By
emphasizing reasoning, problem-solving, and connections among various
topics such as voting, population
distribution, fairness, probability, and
code breaking, the course invites students to learn about their own lives
and how they interact with the world
around them.
Discrete Math A looks at voting, fair
division, and graph theory.
The course is non-sequential with
each chapter a stand-alone topic and
ideally designed for post Algebra II
students. The topics show how simple
mathematical concepts intertwine
constantly in the real world and that
solutions are not always based on
complex equations but more often
simple formulas based on the correct
details.

Mathematics
Discrete Math B looks at Graph Theory, Scheduling, and Cryptology.
The course is non-sequential with
each chapter a stand-alone topic and
ideally designed for post Algebra II
students. The topics show how simple
mathematical concepts intertwine
constantly in the real world and that
solutions are not always based on
complex equations but more often
simple formulas based on the correct
details.

college level math. Pre-Calculus can

be a significant jump for the average
student who teetered between a B
and C average in Algebra II. A solid
fundamental grasp of Algebra and
Algebra II are required to understand
the greater complexities of (Pre)-Calculus based math. Parents, you may
find you are no longer able to help
your children with their homework
anymore, and we advise helping your
student by showing him/her the everyday survival skills he/she will need
in the college environment.

AP Calculus ABMAC612
Year
11-12

Prerequisites: Algebra I & II,

Geometry, Math Analysis

Mu Alpha Theta, Natl Math Honor Society, celebrates Pi Day with a Pie-In-the-Face auction.

Math AnalysisMAD501
Year
10-12

Also known as Pre-Calculus, this

course has been designed to introduce ever more difficult and complex
math to students. Upon completion
of this course, students will have the
necessary skills and understanding to
tackle Calculus-level courses. During
this course, students will be tasked to
know basic linear functions to complex rational and logarithmic functions
inside-out, create and compute functions given function characteristics,
develop a solid understanding of basic
and advanced trigonometric concepts,
and dive into true real-world word
problem applications. This course is
also designed to prepare students for

AP Calculus AB provides an understanding of the fundamental concepts

and methods of differential and
integral calculus with an emphasis on
their application, and the use of multiple representations incorporating
graphic, numeric, analytic, algebraic,
and verbal and written responses.

Topics of study include: functions, limits, derivatives, and the interpretation

and application of integrals. An indepth study of functions occurs in the
course. Technology is an integral part
of the course and includes the use of
graphing calculators, computers, and
data analysis software. On a regular
basis, graphing calculators are used
to explore, discover, and reinforce
concepts of calculus.

AP StatisticsMAZ611
Year
11-12

Statistics is the science of data. And,

the data are numbers with a vast context. The context of the data becomes
the intense focus of study and understanding. Major themes in the course:
1) Collecting DataSurveys, Studies,
and Experiments, 2) Describing Data
Graphical and Numerical Analysis,
3) ProbabilityThe Study of Chance
Behavior, and 4) Inferencemaking
conclusions about data. The course is
augmented by the use of data labs &
statistical computer based analytics.

Science
BiologySCB401

Year
9-12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Designed to give students an understanding of the dynamic interrelatedness of the biological world, Biology
teaches students the basic elements
that constitute life, science and
biological principles, lab techniques,
and the scientific process. Topics will
be the nature of science, ecology,
biochemistry, cells, reproduction,
DNA, genetics, evolution/natural
selection, diversity and classification.
The concepts and topics of the course
are presented to students through a
mixture of labs, hands-on activities,
projects, lecture, and reading. This

course should serve as the foundation

for higher-level science courses and
should give students the science skills
necessary for Life Science-related
technical careers.

Science
AP BiologySCB612
Year
11-12

Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry

AP Biology provides an understanding
of the unifying themes and fundamental concepts and principles of biology
with an emphasis on inquiry and critical thinking skills including: problem
solving, mathematical reasoning, and
experimental investigations. Topics
include: molecules and cells, heredity
and evolution, and organisms and
populations. The key concepts and
related content that define the revised
AP Biology course and exam are
organized around a few underlying
principles called the big ideas, which
encompass the core scientific principles, theories, and processes governing living organisms and biological
systems.

AP ChemistrySCC612

of the basic concepts of physics. Stu-

Year
11-12
Prerequisites: Chemistry, Biology
AP Chemistry provides an understanding of the unifying themes and
fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry with an emphasis
on inquiry and critical thinking skills
including: problem solving, mathematical reasoning, and experimental
investigations. Topics of study include:
Atomic Structure, Chemical Reactions,
Chemical Bonding, Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Equilibrium. The key
concepts and related content that define the revised AP Chemistry course
and exam, are organized around a
few underlying principles called the
big ideas, which encompass the core
scientific principles, theories, and
chemical processes.

ChemistrySCC501

Physics ApplicationsSCP302

Year
10-12

Year
9-12

Chemistry is a laboratory based

science in which the student will
investigate the composition of matter,
chemical elements and compounds.
The students will learn basic chemical
calculations involving mole problems,
stoichiometry, and solution concentrations. We will study the gas laws,
thermochemistry, quantum theory
and electronic structure of atoms
as well as the periodic properties of
the elements, nuclear chemistry and
chemical bonding.

Physical Applications is a semester

intro to physics and a semester intro
to chemistry. In physics, topics are the
laws of motion, levers and light. For
chemistry, students investigate the periodic table, mixtures, solutions, and
fusion vs. fission. Labs are conducted
at opportune times to emphasize the
physical and chemical relationships in
our world. Scientific inquiry is the basis for discovery and experimentation.
Technology is heavily employed to
teach students the power of computers in science investigations.

PhysicsSCP501
Year
11-12

Physics is a laboratory based science

in which the student will investigate
the physics of the world around them.
Through experimentation, design and
construction of special projects the
student will develop an understanding

Physics students compete in the annual Pumkin

Drop. Photo: PHS Yearbook

dents will explore kinematics, linear

and circular motion, forces, energy
transformations, the properties of mechanical waves and sound, and electricity and magnetism. The students
will develop scientific investigation
skills as they test laws of physics.

Bridge building in Physics reinforces concepts.

AP Physics Part ISCP601

AP Physics Part IISCP602
Year
11-12
Recommended Prerequisites:
AP Physics 1: Algebra 2
AP Physics 2: AP Physics 1 or
Physics

AP Physics 1is the equivalent to a

first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers
Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and
mechanical waves and sound. It will
also introduce electric circuits.
AP Physics 2is the equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers
fluid mechanics; thermodynamics;

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electricity and magnetism; optics; and
atomic and nuclear physics.
Students who have completed high
school physics and AP Physics 2 may
take both the AP Physics 1 and the AP
Physics 2 Exam.

ogy, oceanography, and ecology.

Anatomy-Physiology
SCX401

Year
11-12
Prerequisites: Biology & Chemistry
Human Anatomy is designed to be an
elective course for students with career or special interest and high motivation for an in-depth study of human
structures and functions. The course
integrates biology and chemistry using
unifying concepts and processes of
systems, order & organization, models
& explanations, change, consistency
& equilibrium, and form & function.
Scientific inquiry and understanding
about inquiry are emphasized through
practical and meaningful applications.
Topics include muscular, nervous,
digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, endocrine, and reproductive
systems, and genetics.

Marine BiologySCZ602
Year
10-12
Prerequisite: Biology
Students learn through one of several STEM programs presented during the year.

Environmental Science
SCZ401
Year
10-12

This course is for students with a

career or special interest and high
motivation for an in-depth study
of environmental science. Topics
students study include, but are not
limited to, the laws of matter and energy, ecosystem analysis, population
dynamics, renewable and non-renewable resources, human impact on the
environment, and the relationships
among economics, politics, ethics, and
the environment.

AP Environmental Science
SCZ611
Year
10-12

Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry or

Physics, and Algebra I

Earth & Space Science

SCZ302
Year
9-12

Do you have a special interest and

high motivation for an in-depth study
of earth or space science? This course
will help students understand the
world around them and increase their
ability to evaluate that world. Topics
include geology, astronomy, meteorol-

working knowledge of biology, chemistry and/or physics, and one year

of algebra. The breadth, pace and
depth of material covered exceeds the
standard high school Environmental
Science course.

This course is designed to be the

equivalent of an introductory college
course in environmental science.
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary course that embraces a wide
variety of topics structured around
unifying themes in science and the
implications for society at large. These
themes are Earth Systems and Resources; The Living World; Population;
Land and Water Use; Energy Resources and Consumption; Pollution;
Global Change. The course requires a

Marine Biology is an introductory

course for students that are interested
in possibly pursuing this area of study,
or just to gain an understanding of the
Marine environment. The class explores a variety of concepts includingmarine environment, ocean composition, plants, algae, and unicellular and
multicellular organisms. The concepts
and topics of the course are presented
to students through a mixture of labs,
hands-on activities, projects, lecture,
and reading. Students will also create

Science,
Technology,
Engineering & Math
STEM is the future. STEM
literacy has a profound
and growing impact on
our day-to-day lives. It
helps us make critical decisions about health care,
finances, global warming, third world hunger,
disappearing habitats,
and an interdependent
world economy. Participating and investing
in the future of science,
technology, engineering,
and math makes sense for
career opportunities for
our young people. STEM
careers are clearly what
fuels todays economy.

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their own website that they will maintain throughout the school year.

Biotechnology
EngineeringCTE503
Year
9-12

This course is an introductory course

providing an overview of the following
biotechnology domains: Safety and
Skills, History of Biotechnology, DNA
Technology, Forensic and Medical
Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology,
and Bioinformatics. The course uses
differentiated problem based learning in combination with a hands-on
laboratory approach and/or virtual
learning resources. Its foundation is
built upon learning the tools of scientific investigation and their application
to design and problem solving in all

scientific and engineering genres as

well as identifying the pervasive role
that Biotechnology Engineering has
in society. Student learning will be
situated in the context of its use and,
whenever possible, students will gain
exposure to professionals currently in
the field through study trips and guest
speaking. Activities involving collection, organization and analysis of data
supported by mathematical applications and computer technology will be
threaded throughout the course. This
course earns either a science elective
or career credit.

Green Technology
EngineeringCTE504
Year
9-12

This course presents the engineering

and design processes in alternative

and renewable energy systems.

Workplace readiness skills, understanding energy consumptions,
investigating renewable energy
systems and career exploration
will be studied. Students will study,
through project-based learning, the
concepts of transportation fuels and
energy systems which will substantially reduce life-cycle greenhouse
gas emissions. Students will integrate
science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM), and be innovative thinkers within the realm of green
technology engineering. Students
will distinguish between renewable
and non-renewable energy systems
through the application of STEM to
real world scenarios via laboratory
practices, computer applications and
emulations. This course earns either a
science elective or career credit.

Social Studies
Ancient World History
SSW305

Honors World History/Lit 9

SSW371

This course focuses on stages of

human development from the prehistoric era to 1500 CE. Examining
the ancient civilizations and empires
of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India,
Africa, the Americas, and Europe enables students to see how the ancient
world has influenced the cultural
heritage we experience today.

This is an integrated course for credit

in History and Language Arts. The
focus is world history and literature
from ancient to the renaissance. The
reading and writing is at an advanced
level, and teamwork is emphasized.

Year
9-12

Year
9

AP Human Geography
SSG611
Year
9-12

Human Geography is one of the two

major sub-fields of the discipline of
geography. AP Human Geography
studies the world, its people, communities and cultures, with an emphasis
on relations of and across space and
place. Human geography differs from
physical geography mainly in that it
has a greater focus on studying

human activities and is more receptive

to qualitative research methodologies.
This is a college level course.

AP Human
Geography does not
meet the graduation
requirement for
World History

Social Studies
of culture, science and technology,
economics, and government.

AP World HistorySSW412
Year
10-12

The Class of 2017 placed a Stolperstein to

memorialize a Holocaust victim.

World History 10SSW401

Year
10

After an overview of the Early Ages,

emphasis will be the Middle Ages to
the contemporary world. Using the
multidisciplinary approach, world
history is a balanced program, not just
a history of Western Europe. Attention
is given to Europe, Asia, Africa, North
and South America.

Our time frame starts with the ancient

hunting and gathering civilizations and
then hits all the global historical high
points right up to the 21st century.
The course is designed to provide
students with the skills necessary for
college success. Coursework is entirely
focused on effective reading comprehension for multiple-choice quizzes
and analytical essay writing.

US HistorySSU501
Year
11-12

This class reviews the nations beginnings and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S. democratic ideas. The
focus of the course is on major events
of the 20th and early 21st centuries.

AP US HistorySSU611
Year
11-12

History comes alive for students when Mr.

Mackenzie shares his armour collection.

Honors World History/

Literature 10SSW471
Year
10

This is an integrated history and literature course covering two class periods. The course uses the chronological
study of world history from 1500 to
the present and covers the themes

This course is the equivalent of two

college classes in American history,
encompassing the pre-colonization
time period (prior to 1607) to present day. Critical analysis of historical
events will be utilized in addition to
interpretation of controversial issues
and chronological thinking in class.
Intensive reading and note-taking will
be required.

AP US GovernmentSSG612
Year
12

This is a 12th grade introductory

college course. Challenge yourself to
learn in-depth about the structure
of US government and the nature of
politics in the US.

SociologySSS401
Semester
10-12

An introductory study of cultures and

societies around the world to include
race, ethnicity, gender and age, the
family unit, religion, education, and
institutions. The semester ends with
a country presentation of history,
food, music, customs, dress, and other
aspects of a chosen society.

PsychologySSP501
Semester
11-12
An introductory study of the workings
of the mind to include the areas of
intelligence and intelligence testing,
personality development issues of
mental health and the treatment of
such maladies, creativity, and the
baby human and its development.

US GovernmentSSG601
Semester
12

This course studies the sturcture of

the US government and the nature of
politics in the United States.

Prague MUN participants added their comments to the John Lennon Wall in Prague.

Model United Nations

SSZ403
Fall Semester
10-12

This course is course designed to

introduce the student to the workings

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Physical Education & Health

of the United Nations, and to prepare

a selected team for participation at
the Prague Model United Nations
Conference.

Health EducationHLH301

PE-Lifetime SportsPEL301

The focus of this course is to prepare

students to deal with the world today
and adult living based on skills for
health and wellness. Students conceptualize health knowledge related to
issues of young people and practice
applying health literacy skills. The
course will encompass the application
of specific skills to concepts related
to personal and community health;
American Red Cross Adult First Aid,
CPR and AED; mental health; alcohol,
tobacco and other drugs; and family
life and human sexuality.

This is an activity based course designed to provide students with the

knowledge necessary to develop and
maintain a physically active lifestyle.
A variety of activities are taught in the
course including floor hockey, Lacrosse, rugby, Pickleball, badminton,
golf, skateboarding, and softball. Organized games and cooperative activities
are also included in the course.

Contemporary Issues
SSZ501
Semester
10-12

This course examines contemporary

world problems and areas. Emphasis will be placed upon the role of
the United States in these areas. In
addition to studying the relationship
between the superpowers and how
it got that way, hot spots such as
the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and
Latin America will be discussed, with
primary emphasis upon the past, present, and future interests of the U.S.
Includes an in depth exploration of
topics such as poverty, globalization,
and human trafficking.

EconomicsSSN401
Semester
10-12

This course covers fundamental

economic concepts. It builds on real-world economic applications to create a basic understanding of economic
concepts and our economic system. It
includes both macro- and microeconomic concepts with an emphasis on
the U.S. Free Enterprise System. Principles are related through real-world
situations students are familiar with.
Students will also complete a financial
plan requiring the analysis of personal finance and decision making, and
apply reliable information to personal
financial decisions.

Semester
9-12

PE-Personal FitnessPEF301

Semester
9-12

PE-Activity and Nutrition

PEN301
Semester
10-12

This course provides a variety of opportunities for students to experience

alternative, non-competitive physical
activities and nutrition concepts. It is
designed to enable students in grades
ten through twelve to develop the
movement skill and fitness readiness
and conceptual knowledge necessary
to implement a doable personal physical activity and nutrition plan.

Semester
9-12

Personal Fitness is an activity based

course designed to provide students
with the concepts to develop and
maintain a lifetime of physical fitness.
The course incorporates various activities and technology to teach principles
of fitness and exercise. Cardiovascular
exercises, strength training, and team
building exercises are taught in this
course.

PAN students learn how bicycling can be part of a

healthy lifestyle.

Students participate in non-competitive physical activity and meal

planning. Classroom Activitiesarchery, bicycling, orienteering, dance,
speedminton, tai chi, yoga, family
meal planning, juicing and smoothie
day, pedometer use, choose my plate
journaling and community speakers.

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Year
9-12

French IFLF301

This introductory course presents

the four basic language skills of
understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing. Speaking proficiency
is encouraged and developed from
the beginning of language study. It is
stressed in the use of practical vocabulary, including conversational expressions, time, weather, numbers,
clothes, food, and leisure activities.
The fundamentals of basic grammar
begin with conjugation of verbs and
continue with the use of present
tense, agreement of nouns and adjectives, negation and interrogatives and
the reading of simple narratives and
dialogues. Topics include family life,
sports, school and leisure activities,
and short poems. Students are introduced to French culture by learning
the customs, geography, music, celebrated persons, and cuisine of those
cultures in the French speaking world.
This course is recommended for any
student interested in learning the
French language and culture.

Year
9-12

French IIFLF401

French II continues to build upon

and further develop the four basic
language acquisition skills for communication in French at a low novice
level. The understanding, speaking,
reading and writing experiences are
designed to promote application and
understanding of the French language
and culture in context. The course
emphasizes the study of vocabulary,
verb tenses, pronoun usage and
syntax. Topics include future plans,
professions, daily routines, fitness and
health and traveling. Students expand
their cultural understandings by learning about France and its history as

well as other locations where French

is spoken. This course is recommended for most students who have successfully completed French 1 and are
interested in developing an ability to
communicate in French at a basic level
on topics previously studied.

Year
9-12

French IIIFLF501

French III is the third year of French

studies in high school. The suggested
prerequisite for this course is French
I and II. Students will focus on the development of the French language and
an appreciation for the French culture.
Students will review and reinforce
their grammatical principles learned
in French I and II. Listening, speaking,
reading, and writing will become more
spontaneous, and fluency in all skills is
emphasized. The art of translating, interpreting, and analyzing information
and concepts is stressed. Students are
encouraged to think in French.

French IVFLF601

Year
9-12
Prerequisite: French III

French IV focuses on the cultural

aspects of the language, as well as on
refinement of major grammar points
and acquisition of vocabulary through
the reading of authentic texts. Students are introduced to key events
and figures in French history and important literary works including prose,
poetry, and drama from each time
period. Students also become familiar
with art masterpieces. Much emphasis is placed on authentic use of the
language in various contexts. Students
will be assessed formally through
projects, presentations and tests and
informally throughout the year to assess the four skills of reading, writing,
listening and speaking.

French students on a study trip in Colmar,

France.

AP French Language
FLF615OT

Year
9-12

Prerequisite: French I, II, III (IV)

AP French is designed for students
interested in pursuing a rigorous
advanced program of French in order
to refine their proficiency in speaking, oral comprehension, reading and
writing. Students will be expected to
take the AP exam administered in the
spring semester.

Year
9-12

German IFLG301

In this course, students will learn to

speak, write, read, and understand
basic everyday German. This is the
perfect course for students new to
Germany. German I students will
learn a great deal about the language
and culture. Various short stories,
essays, simple readers, magazines,
newspapers, filmstrips, films, slides,
videos and computer programs, that
are representative of the German
culture and language are used. In
addition, students will be encouraged
to visit museums, theaters, and attend

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other activities where they can hear
and speak German and appreciate
cultural events of the country.

Year
9-12

German IIFLG401

In the German II course students

build on skills presented in level I,
increasing their speaking, understanding, reading comprehension and
writing skills, in addition to studying
the German culture. Students learn
to speak using basic sentence patterns, commands, communicating in
the present, future and past, use of
prepositions and comparisons among
other grammatical concepts. They
learn how to ask and give directions
and demonstrate writing skills. Students are encouraged to participate in
their German communities in order to
practice speaking, understanding, and
culture.

German students experience the local culture.

Year
9-12

German IIIFLG501

Prerequisite: German I, II
German III offers extension and refinement of the grammar points and communications skills gained in the first
two levels. Strong emphasis is placed

on the meaningful use of language in

authentic contexts. Understanding of
the target culture continues to be a
focus. Students will be assessed formally through projects, presentations
and tests, and informally throughout
the year to assess the four skills of
reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

German IVFLG601

Year
9-12
Prerequisite: German III

German IV focuses on the cultural

aspects of the language, as well as on
refinement of major grammar points
and acquisition of vocabulary through
the reading of authentic texts. Students are introduced to key events
and figures in German history and important literary works including prose,
poetry, and drama from each time
period. Students also become familiar
with art masterpieces. Much emphasis is placed on authentic use of the
language in various contexts. Students
will be assessed formally through
projects, presentations and tests and
informally throughout the year to assess the four skills of reading, writing,
listening and speaking.

AP German Language
FLG615

Year
9-12

The primary objective of the course

is to guide students to a highintermediate/advanced level of reading,
writing, speaking and understanding
German language in preparation for

the AP German Language and Culture

Examination. The selected course
materials are authentic and have been
incorporated into the curriculum with
the intent of addressing the six main
themes found on the AP exam: Globalization, Beauty/Aesthetics, Family and
Society, Personal and Public Identity,
Everyday Life, and Natural Sciences/
Technology. The acquisition of vocabulary continues during this year. A holistic evaluation is applied to speaking,
reading and writing assignments. The
course is taught almost exclusively in
German and students are encouraged
to speak German as well.

Year
9-12

Spanish IFLS301

Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their

immediate environment using simple
sentences combining basic language
structures. Students are expected to
actively participate in classroom activities to reinforce speaking, listening,
reading, and writing skills. By the end
of the year, students will be able to
talk and write about themselves and
their immediate environments.

Year
9-12

Spanish IIFLS401

This course is designed to provide activities, projects, and experiences that

enable students to appreciate and value the Spanish language and culture.
Career opportunities are analyzed and
students learn that the knowledge
of a second language can be a useful
tool in international, economical,
and social situations. The content of
the foreign language, level II course
includes teaching students to follow
specific directions given in Spanish,
and to understand main ideas after
listening to presentations on familiar
topics. Students learn to speak using

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Fine Arts

basic sentence patterns correctly, read

a variety of materials, and demonstrate writing skills in Spanish.

DramaDRA301

Year
9-12

Spanish IIIFLS501

The Spanish III course is designed to

continue the teaching of interest, sensitivity, and appreciation for the language and culture. Students continue
learning to value the broadened career opportunities open to those who
have knowledge of a second language
and culture. In Spanish III, students
review and reinforce grammatical
principles learned in Spanish II. Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and
critical thinking skills become more
spontaneous, and fluency in all skills is
emphasized. The art of translating, interpreting, and analyzing information
and concepts is stressed. Students are
encouraged to think in Spanish.

Year
9-12

Year
9-12

Spanish National Honor Society Members in

Barcelona, Spain

AP Spanish Language
and CultureFLS615
Year
9-12

This course is designed for students

that want to develop, perfect and be
proficient in the four language skills
necessary to pass the AP exam: oral,
comprehensive, writing and auditory.

Spanish IVFLS501

Spanish IV is designed to continue reviewing and reinforcing all previously

presented concepts and grammar. Students demonstrate self-reliance and
proficiency in using proper grammar
and syntax. Emphasis will be placed
on reading and writing skills. Students
read literature, magazines, newspapers, and a variety of other materials.
They use Spanish for creative writing.
Plays, films, and videos are viewed in
Spanish. Critical writings of material
viewed are required. Fluency in
speaking the language and in the art
of translating is continually stressed.

The educational power of drama lies

not only in its power to affect an audience, but in its ability to have a profound and transformative influence on
those who practice it.
The PHS Drama Course is designed
to provide students opportunities to
communicate with, and understand
others in new ways; and to provide
students meaningful experience and
breadth of knowledge related to creating, performing, producing and participating in theatre as a means of artistic
expression.

The cast of EAT.

HumanitiesHUH401
Year
9-12
Spanish National Honor Society students travelled to
Barcelona, Spain to experience the culture they have
been studying.

They also demonstrate these abilities

using the three modes of communication: interactive, receptive and
productive, as well as the five goals
stressed in the Standards for Foreign
Language in the 21st Century: communication, culture, connections,
comparisons and communities.
This course is conducted completely
in Spanish and students are expected
to express themselves in the target
language at all times in the classroom.

This course enables students to broaden their understanding of themselves

and their interaction with the world,
providing an understanding of their
cultural and intellectual heritage
while giving them the tools to use
that knowledge as lifelong learners.
Students explore how individuals and
groups understand their existence,
their place within their cultures, and
their responsibility to others and
the physical world. They learn how
to express this understandingby
studies in literature, language, history
and through creative and expressive
artand define their own meaning
of humanness within an increasingly
technological and diverse world. The
interdisciplinary curriculum draws on
art, art history, cultural history, litera-

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ture, language, music, philosophy and
religious studies, and theater.

Visual Arts
Fundamentals of Art
ARA301
18-36 Weeks
9-12

The Fundamentals of Art course is the

first art class students should take at
Patch HS. Students are introduced to
all the visual arts disciplines including
drawing, painting, sculpting, ceramics, computer art, and graphic design.
Students will also learn to critique artwork and be introduced to art history.
It is recommended that students take
Studio Art after Fundamentals.

Studio ArtARS 401

Digital Photography
ARH401

18-36 Weeks
9-12
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Art
This is a great class for students
wanting to learn how to use a camera
and create great images using digital
media. During the first semester, students learn to use a camera and some
basic editing in Photoshop. Students
also learn to critique. In the second
semester students venture into studio
and street photography as well as other photography genres. Most students
assemble a great European scrapbook
via the photography course while others begin preparing for the AP Studio
2D course.

18-36 Weeks
9-12
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Art
Studio Art is an advanced art class
where students begin to focus on a
particular discipline. Students may
opt to focus on drawing, painting,
sculpting, ceramics, computer art,
graphic design or a combination of
disciplines. Students will begin using
the AP rubric to evaluate their own
artwork and the work of their peers.
The idea here is to get students ready
for the AP Studio Courses.

CeramicsARE401

Year
9-12
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Art

DrawingARW401

18-36 Weeks
9-12
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of
Art, Studio Art
The Drawing course is an advanced
art class geared towards students
planning to take AP Drawing or AP 2D.
During this class, students will begin a

Students will have the opportunity to

explore ceramics concepts at a deeper
level, and create works that demonstrate an understanding of advanced
ceramic techniques. Emphasis is
placed on hand building techniques
including pinch, coil, and slab construction, as well as sculpture and
glazing methods.
Photo: PHS Yearbook

concentration and will focus on

drawing from observation as well as
illustration and design. Students will
be exposed to a variety of drawing
media and will begin critiquing using
the AP rubric.

Photo: PHS Yearbook

PaintingARP401

18-36 Weeks
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of
Art, Studio Art
The Painting course is an advanced
art class geared towards students
planning to take AP Drawing or AP
2D. During this class, students will
begin a concentration and will focus
on drawing from observation as well
as illustration and design. Students
will be exposed to a variety of drawing
media and will begin critiquing using
the AP rubric.

AP Art HistoryARA611
Year
10-12

This couse is intended to prepare

students for the Advanced Placement
History of Art Examination in May.
The course covers painting, sculpture,
and architecture from the ancient
Near East through Postmodernism.
There are five basic course objectives.
First, the student will understand the
methods used in evaluating art and
apply them. Second, the student will
be taught to appreciate and value
artwork from other cultures. Third,
the student will be taught to gather
information and perspective before
forming an opinion about works of

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art. Fourth, the student will learn the
canon of art history and understand
the basic problems and flux of that
canon. Finally, the student will be
encouraged to continue their journey
into the intellectual and emotional joy
of aesthetic experiences.

program is fast paced--students have

to produce a minimum of 24 quality
pieces in 27 weeks. Students will
learn to look at and talk about artwork via critiques using the AP rubric.
Students will assemble a portfolio of
actual works and prints as well as a
digital portfolio. Both will be submitted to College Board and can be used
to help gain acceptance to art school.
Over 90% of AP 2D portfolios from
Patch High School earn 4s or 5s!

Recommended Course Path for

students wanting to take AP Studio Drawing, 2D or 3D:
Fundamentals (semester)
Studio (year)
with instructor reccomendation
Drawing/Painting/
Sculpture/Ceramics

AP Studio Art 3D--ARA615

AP Studio Art Drawing
ARA613
36 Weeks
10-12

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Art,

Studio Art and/or Drawing and Painting
The AP Drawing course is designed
for students that have strong backgrounds in drawing from observation
and are strong drawers in a variety of
media. The AP program is fast paced.
Students have to produce a minimum
of 24 quality pieces in 27 weeks.
Students will learn to look at and talk
about artwork via critiques using the
AP rubric. Students will assemble a
portfolio of actual works and also a
digital portfolio. Both will be submitted to College Board and can be used
to help gain acceptance to art school.
Over 90% of AP Drawing portfolios
from Patch High School earn 3s or
higher!

AP Studio Art 2DARA 614

36 Weeks
10-12

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Art &

Studio Art, or Photography
AP Studio is the most advanced class
we have at Patch. The AP 2D course is
designed for students that are strong
in the areas of illustration, graphic
design, and/or photography. The AP

36 Weeks
10-12

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Art,

Studio Art, Ceramics and Sculpture
The AP 3D course is designed for
students that are capable of producing strong three-dimensional artwork.
The AP program is fast paced and
students have to produce a minimum
of 24 quality pieces in 27 weeks.
Students will learn to look at and talk
about artwork via critiques using the
AP rubric. Students will assemble a
digital portfolio which will be submitted to College Board and can be used
to help gain acceptance to art school.
100% of AP 3D portfolios from Patch
High School have earned at least a 3
score!

AP Studio Drawing/2D/3D
OR
Photography
AP Studio 2D

Music

Beginning BandMUI301
Year
9-12

Students participate in pep band,

concerts, and have the opportunity
to perform for the community. This
band performs a variety of musical
styles. Required (graded) events may
include concerts, athletic events and
fundraisers outside the school day.

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Intermediate BandMUI302

perform at concerts and community

events. Membership is determined
by audition. Required (graded) events
may include concerts and community
events. Required (graded) performances take place outside the school
day.

Year
9-12

Prerequisites: At least two years of

middle school band or high school
beginning band
Students participate in pep band,
concerts, and have the opportunity to
perform for the community. This band
performs a variety of musical styles.
Required (graded) events may include
concerts, athletic events and fundraisers outside the school day.

Advanced BandMUI303
Year
11-12

Prerequisite: More than one year

of High School Band, Music Teacher
recommendation and Audition.
Students participate in pep band,
concerts, and have the opportunity to
perform for the community. This band
performs a variety of musical styles.
Required (graded) events may include
concerts, athletic events and fundraisers outside the school day.

Jazz EnsembleMUI304
Year
1012

Prerequisite: More than one year of

High School Band, Teacher recommendation, and Audition.
The jazz band studies contemporary
musical styles, performance practices and improvisation. This ensemble may perform at concerts and
community events. Membership is
determined by audition and is limited
to big band instrumentation (Saxophones, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano,
Guitar, Bass, Drum Set). Required
(graded) events may include concerts
and community events outside the
school day.

:
Jazz Band performs at PHS Football games. Photo:
PHS Yearbook

String EnsembleMUI305
Year
912

String ensemble is a one-year elective

for students with previous training
in stringed instruments. The string
ensemble is designed for students
to acquire, refine, and expand their
fundamental skills and apply them to
a wide variety of string literature. The
string ensemble performs a variety
of musical styles. Required (graded)
events may include concerts and fundraisers outside the school day.

Guitar IMUS301
Year
1012

The guitar class is designed to introduce students to the study of guitar.

Students will learn tuning, staff notation, rhythm concepts, chords, strumming techniques, familiarity of playing
all strings, performance as soloists
and in group ensembles. Students will
perform in an end of year class recital.

Advanced ChoirMUV302
Year
912

This choir learns and performs a wide

variety of music literature including
folk, popular, sacred, classical, and
spirituals for participation in concerts
and festival workshops. Required
(graded) events may include concerts,
and fundraisers taking place outside
the school day.

Show Choir IMUV303

Year
10-12

Prerequisite: More than one year of

High School Choir, Teacher recommendation, and Audition.
The show choir studies contemporary
musical styles, performance practices, and improvisation. The basic
skills of sight-reading, ear training,
and basic theory are an integral part
of this course. This ensemble may

Music TheoryMUT301

1st semester
912

The music theory course introduces

students to the study of music theory
and musical composition. Composition techniques from all musical time
periods and geographical locations
will be analyzed and used as a guide
for student compositions.

Computer MusicMUC 301

2nd Semester
912

Prerequisite: MUT301 Music Theory

or Teacher recommendation.
This course introduces students to
basic Musical Instrument Digital
Interface (MIDI) concepts, recording
techniques, music composition and
software applications.

Electives
Yearbook Production
AAY301
Year
10-12

Yearbook is a year-long class used to

create the schools yearbook. It is for
students who like teamwork, communication, writing, editing, layout and
design, and photography. Students
who take yearbook MUST be able to
meet publishing deadlines throughout
the year. Students are responsible for
taking their own pictures for the yearbook and for conducting interviews.
Photography and journalism classes
are not a prerequisite, but they help.

Algebra LabMAA305
Year
9-12

Algebra II LabMAA405
Year
10-12

Accompanies the Algebra I or II course

in order to ensure success in Algebra.
Intensive mathematical remediation is
available in the Algebra Lab by diagnosing root problems, re-teaching
concepts, and providing an opportunity to practice and master algebraic
concepts. Student assessments then
prove mastery, and build self confidence in mathematics. The goal of the
Algebra Lab curriculum is to accomplish remediation of lingering and
negative mathematical issues so that
students may advance with mathematical confidence. Technology and
traditional manipulative based labs
are used to teach difficult concepts.

Geometry LabMAG405

AP SeminarINS612

Geometry Lab is designed to provide students extra help and time to

complete assignments, prepare for
quizzes and tests, and develop their
skills and understanding in the geometry course. Students in this course
have the opportunity to work with
the teacher on an individual or small
group basis. Geometry concepts may
also be presented or reviewed with
the entire class.

This is a foundational course engaging

students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of
the academic and real-world topics
and issues by analyzing divergent
perspectives.

Year
9-12

AVID 9-12LAV301-601
Year
9-12

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a program designed

to help high school students prepare
to enter and succeed in four-year colleges and universities. Many students
with potential to succeed in college
need extra encouragement and academic assistance not generally offered
by traditional secondary schools.
AVID meets the needs of these students by providing academic college
preparation, study skills, motivation,
awareness of career possibilities, and
encouragement to stick to a plan.

AVID TutorAAT501
Year
11-12

AVID Tutors work with AVID students

individually and in study groups,
assisting them in all academic areas
to make progress with commensurate
with college expectations.

Year
10-12

Journalism--LAJ401
Year

10-12
This course encourages student
responsibility for the production of
a publishable product and for adherence to ethical values affecting
journalists, while helping students at
the same time to refine and put to
practical use their thinking, writing,
and critiquing skills. The study of
journalism will also introduce students
to the problems and opportunities
present in mass media today.

Sports Medicine IPTH401

Year
10-12

This course provides an opportunity for the study and application of

the components of Sports Medicine
including but not limited to: sports
medicine & healthcare career preparation, organizational and administrative considerations (legal & ethical
issues), medical terminology & movement, basic anatomy & physiology,
the prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of
injuries, first aid/CPR/AED and other

Electives

Career and Technical Education

emergency procedures and nutritional

considerations.

Career Courses

Sports Medicine IIPTH501

The following courses meet the

DoDEA graduation requirement for
Career Education.

Year
11-12
Prerequisite: Sports Medicine I

This course builds upon the principles

learned in Sports Medicine I and expands upon the students knowledge
of sports specific injuries and injury
evaluation techniques with the main
focus being injury rehabilitation and
the application of rehabilitation principles. Presentations by physical therapy, orthopedic, emergency medicine,
and sports medicine professionals will
enhance classroom learning.

Business and Personal

FinancePTB301

Semester or Year
9-12

This course will help students manage

the financial challenges confronting
them in daily living. Topics covered
include money management, credit,
insurance, taxes, home buying or renting, stock market, investments and
other concepts related to financial
management.

Management International BusinessPTB401

Semester or Year
9-12

Sports Medicine students can be involved in PHS

athletics teams as athletic trainers.

ConditioningPEG402
Year
10-12

Conditioning is a course focusing

on advanced exercise concepts and
training methods. Strength training,
interval training, plyometrics, and core
training are taught to develop higher
levels of fitness or athletic performance. This is an elective course and
does not meet the criteria for physical
education credit.

Internatioanl Business prepares

students for careers in business. The
course focuses on duties and tasks
performed by professionals in management with emphasis on basic
concepts of world trade and world
marketplace.

Year
10-12

Accounting IPTB402

concepts, accounting procedures for

manufacturing businesses, cost and
managerial concepts, and analysis
tools. Notes and depreciation will be
studied in greater depth.

Business & Personal

LawPTB503

Year
11-12

Students will understand the concepts

used in the American legal system.
The course develops an understanding
of law as applied to society and to the
individual. How laws are created and
how they affect our everyday business
and personal situations is the focus of
the course.

Culinary Arts I--PTF401

Year--two period block--2 credits

10-12

This course prepares students for

careers in the Hospitality and Tourism
industries. The focus is on tasks performed by professionals in the Restaurant, Food and Beverage Service as
well as pre-employmentand employment skills.

Career Practicum
PTW502

Year
12

This course helps to prepare students

for a career in Accounting or Bookkeeping. The major emphasis is on
the manual applications of the duties
and tasks performed by professionals
in Financial Management.

Year
10-12

Accounting IIPTB502

Accounting II expands the accounting concepts learned in Accounting

I. Students will be introduced to
partnership and corporate accounting

Career Practicum is designed to

provide school-to-career experiences
and training through a work practicum
related to their career goal. Important

Career and Technical Education

aspects are to provide students an
opportunity to acquire an understanding of actual employment settings
utilizing their skills and aptitudes,
apply problem solving skills in the
work environment, develop communication techniques, utilize electronic
information systems to search for
career information, explore information resources, acquire learning
and self-management tools, develop
intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies. In addition, the exploration
of different occupations will aid the
students in making important career
decisions.

Army JROTC I-IV

VER301-601

Year
9-12

the coursework is accessed through

the internet and can be worked on
outside the classroom. Students successfully completing the course will be
eligible to take the Microsoft Specialist exam.

Computer Courses
The following courses meet the
DoDEA graduation requirement for
Computer Technology.

Career or Computer
Courses

Word Processing Software ApplicationsPTI303

Sem/Year
9-12

The following courses meet the

DoDEA graduation requirement for
Career or Computer Technology.

Presentation Software
ApplicationsPTI304

Robotics
EngineeringCTE502

Sem/Year
9-12

Year
9-12

Database Software
ApplicationsPTI305

As part of DODDS greater focus on

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), new courses
have been added. This is the first of
those courses. Robotics Engineering
is designed to familiarize and prepare
the student for potential engineering
careers. Students enrolled in this
course will gain practical experience
in a variety of important 21st century
computer skills including: 1) assembling a computer, 2) installing operating systems, 3) using system tools
and diagnostic software, 4) exploring
wireless technologies, and 5) create

Sem/Year
9-12

Spreadsheet Software
ApplicationsPTI306

Sem/Year
9-12

The Army JROTC mission is To

Motivate Young People to be Better
Citizens. The numerous subjects
taught in JROTC are designed for the
student/cadet to:
Develop good citizenship, and an
appreciation for the history and structure of the United States of America
Develop Personal Responsibility and
promote self-respect and respect for
others
Prepare for leadership roles in the
JROTC Student Chain of Command, as
both a leader and follower
Appreciate the importance of health
and physical fitness

These courses help students develop

professional level skills in using Microsoft Office 2010 software applications.
Instruction will be provided in a lab
utilizing individualized instructions
and electronic learning. Most of

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Mission: To provide an Exemplary Partnership

through focused STEM opportunities that
inspires and prepares DoDEA students for
success in a dynamic globalized world!

Vision: To mentor, encourage and prepare students for

careers with a STEM focus in order to succeed in a diverse,
challenging and technically focused global environment.

Career and Technical Education

and configure a network. The most
exciting aspect of this course will be
learning to assemble a variety of mechanical robots of varying purposes.

Photo credit: PHS Yearbook

Though a portion of the course is dedicated to programming and learning

the ins and outs of computers, most
class time will be spent with hands-on
learning. This course is intended for
students who are very serious about
pursuing careers in Engineering. It is
beneficial to have at least an Algebra
2 and Physics background as well as
some familiarity with basic computer
programming. Upon successful completion of the course, students may
qualify to take the A+ certification
exam.

of computer games. Students will

work in a cross curricular environment; performing and fine arts, computer programming, science, math,
interactive multimedia, animation,
technical writing, and audio engineering to complete individual and
group designed projects, software skill
development, and finally a capstone
project. The capstone project will be
designed to simulate the industry
work place by requiring the students
to work in a team with a client and design a real world project. The content
of this course will support STEM and
Work Place Readiness Skills.

Engineering
Drawing/CADDPTE303
Semester
9-12

This course is designed to provide students with skills in making and reading technical drawings. In addition to
learning basic fundamentals of two

dimensional representations, spatial

concepts, layering, revolving, editing,
rendering and file management are
some of the skills presented.

Architectural
Design/CADDPTE405
Semester
9-12

This course is designed to provide

students with skills in making and
reading architectural drawings. It is
drawing and designing objects, using
Autodesk Revit CAD software that is
applicable to the architectural industry. In addition to learning basic
fundamentals of two and three-dimensional projections, the student
will learn basic design drawings. File
management and modular concepts
are practiced and are applicable to
residential and commercial construction in the USA. Students will be able
to draw a complete set of house plans
that will consist of a foundation plan,
floor plan, four elevations, pictorial
rendering, sectional as well as detail.

Gaming
Technology I & IICTI401/2
Semester
9-12

Teaches the concepts and requirements for intermediate development

A student project using Blender software to create a

game that is first person referenced with accuators
and sensors using logic bricks to control movements.

The above is an example of three dimensional

modifications of a CADD teacher by using vertices
to manipulate surface areas. The software used is
Autodesk Maya.

and three-dimensional projections,

the student will learn a new vocabulary and gain exposure to different
drafting disciplines such as parametric modeling (3-D), basic design
concepts, assembly drawings and
animated assemblies. Use of computers and Autodesk software (Inventor)
will provide the means to learn and
apply engineering drawing and design
concepts. Gaining experience in
geometric constraints, two and three

Three dimensional image of an Architectural CADD

project using Autodesk Revit software.

Above is an example of a Micro home drawn in

Architectural CADD using Autodesk Revit.

Career and Technical Education

Digital Imaging
(ACA Certification)PTI307

Computer
AnimationPTI409

This course provides students with the

opporutnity to develop professional
level skills in imaging software.

The Computer Animation course is

designed to provide students with the
instruction and skills to create digital
illustrations, modeling and animation,
character animation, digital motion
imagery, and game design.

Semester/Year
9-12

Digital Publishing
(ACA Certification)--PTI308

Semester/Year
9-12

Semester/Year
9-12
Students will primarily use Adobe
InDesign software while learning the
following modules: Basic Graphic and
Layout Designs; Graphic and Layout
Design; Imaging Process and Creating
Publications.

Digital Media
(ACA Certification)PTI405

Semester/Year
9-12

Digital Media Creation (DMC) provides students with the opportunity

to develop professional-level skills in
multimedia using Adobe Flash.

Web Design
(ACA Certification)PTI407
Semester/Year
9-12

In Website Development/Management, students will design, implement

and manage a website.
These courses help students develop
professional level skills in ADOBE software applications, such as PhotoShop,
InDesign, FLASH, and DreamWeaver.
Instruction will be provided in a lab
utilizing individualized instructions
and electronic learning. Most of the
coursework is accessed through the
internet and can be worked on outside the classroom. Students successfully completing the course may take
the ADOBE Certification (ACA) exam.

Computer Animation modeling project using Blender.

The content includes, but is not limited to, 3D modeling, materials and
textures, rendering, and computer
animation. Students will also create,
record, and edit digital audio, video,
and photographic imagery. This course
will utilize Autodesk Maya software
program to develop animation, morphing, 3-D graphics, and virtual reality
projects. It is recommended that
aspiring graphic designers, computer
animators, electronic game designers,
engineers, CAD technicians, architects,
interior decorators take this course.

PTV 301

Video Comm I

Year
9-12

Students will learn how to use video cameras, tripods, video mixers,
teleprompters, soundboards, microphones, editing programs, music
programs and DVD programs. They
will produce a news show, a PSA, a
commercial, a Poem Video, and an
original music video. They will also
learn how to use remote video mixers

to record events for the school. They

will be able to know the most used
shots in making a video and be able to
critique any project

PTV401

Video Comm II

Year
10-12
Prerequisite: Video Comm II
This is a project-based course for
students to use the skills learned in
Video l. Some of the projects include:
running the news show, creating PSAs
and News Packages for AFN; editing
video for JROTC; recording radio spots
for AFN; making a DVD as a portfolio;
and shooting and editing for the Video
Yearbook. Students will also learn
advanced programs like Motion and
Soundtrack Pro.

PTV501

Video Comm III

Year
11-12
Prerequisite: Video Comm II
The major project is to write an
original script that has dialog and
is at least five to ten minutes long.
Students will use advanced sound
recording equipment and try to learn
After Effects on their own using the
Internet. They will also put the Video
Yearbook together and help with edits
and shooting if needed. An internship
with AFN is encouraged.

Europe-wide Student Activities

Involvement in student
activities has many
advantages for students.
The major goal for any quality extracurricular program should be to
foster inclusion of students from
diverse social, economic, and cultural
backgrounds. In DoDEA it also provides an opportunity to develop an
appreciation and understanding for
the Host Nation while participating
in many typical American activities.
The extracurricular program in DODEA
supports the military family.
Quality extracurricular programs offer
students the opportunity to explore,
engage, and elevate their interests
and reflect on future career options.
When a student explores an activity,
they are confronted with the basic
concepts and principles of leadership and initiate a process of skill
development. Involvement provides
students with the opportunity to
expand self-confidence, refine their
skills, and develop social cooperation.
Through introspection, reflection,
and guided evaluation a student can
realize their leadership style, sense of
commitment, and continuous growth
on many levels. There are student fees
associated with some activities.

All Europe Academic Bowl

USAG Stuttgart Womens Conference--Lead by BG

Jody Daniels, PHS students gained new skills and
tools to to enable them to accomplish their educational and career goals and aspirations.

STEMposium

STEMposium is a weeklong experience

in problem-solving and engineering.
The event is designed to introduce
selected DoDDS-Europe students to a
real-world engineering scenario which
requires the application of science,
technology, and math.

Culinary Faire

Schools with a Culinary Arts Program

will follow the Competition Rules
provided by ProStart, the adopted
DoDEA Culinary Curriculum. Teams
consisting of 4 students and 1 alternate will demonstrate their culinary
knowledge, skills, and creative abilities
necessary to obtain employment in
the hospitality industry.

International Student Leadership

Institute (ISLI)

ISLI brings together students from

European and DoDDS high schools to
discuss and practice methods associated with leadership skills. ISLI is held
at the Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Youth
Hostel, in Germany. Organized and run
by a Board of Directors composed of
German, Dutch, Czech, and American
teachers and students.

Students work on original research

projects at their schools and then
compete in the DoDDS-Europe Regional for scholarships and awards.
The National JSHS will be held in the
Washington, D.C. area.
Student teams experiment at STEMposium.

S2S Ambassadors are dedicated to

helping new students with their transition into PHS and the surrounding
community. Activities include befriending and giving tours to new students. Ambassadors also participate in
volunteer activities and events.

Patch students prepared for ISLI.

Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (JSHS)

2015-2016 Student Activities

Student 2 Student--S2S

Each high school sends one academic

team to compete in a tournament
format patterned after the College
Academic Bowl. The team of four
answers questions reflecting a broad
high school curriculum to include
the subjects of math, science, social
studies, history, culture, language arts,
and literature.

Future Educators Association

(FEA)

FEA is for students who are interested

in a career in education. Leading educators from DoDDS-Europe and the
U. S. present teaching and learning
strategies in a seminar setting.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

FBLA students strive to develop
personal and professional skills that
can be utilized as career supportive
competencies. The Spring Leadership
Conference in Garmisch, Germany,
features seminars on public speaking,
leadership techniques, organizational
skills, education/career guidance and

Europe-wide Student Activities

competitions ranging from audio visual presentations to web design.

instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline.

Math Counts

Jazz Seminar

At the school level, students are

coached in problem solving and
math skills for this national program.
Students will compete at the School,
Chapter, and State levels, with State
finalists advancing to Nationals.

This big band swing style seminar

incorporates 28 student instrumentalists and 8 ensemble vocalists who
focus on the study of jazz. Under the
direction of major jazz musicians/educators, students have the opportunity
to listen, read, perform, and improvise
jazz music.

Honors Music Festival

DoDDS-Europe Language Institute

(DELI)

The Honors Music Festival offers

60 student instrumentalists and 80
vocalists the opportunity to study and
perform a variety of band and choral
literature under the batons of two of
Americas finest conductors. After a
period of intensive rehearsals with
the guest conductors, the students
present an evening concert with a
combined band and choral finale.

The DoDDS-Europe Language Institute offers participants a rigorous,

immersive language experience in
the language that they are currently
studying, while evening enrichment
offerings enable students to explore
other languages and cultures.

Creative Connections
PHS DELI participants came home excited
about the DELI experience.

Army Drill Finals

The cadets compete in two general

categories of Regulation Drill and Exhibition Drill with judging in 7 different
events. JROTC is designed to teach
high school students the value of
citizenship, leadership, service to the
community, personal responsibility,
and a sense of accomplishment, while

Creative Connections, a six-day Visual

and Performing Arts symposium
for talented high school students.
Classes include drama, show choir,
strings, dance, music arranging, video
production, digital design, drawing,
mixed-media and watercolor. The
week of intensive instruction challenges students to explore new creative
avenues and refine their skills.

Local High
School Clubs
Our high school offers a variety of
clubs, sports, and activities that are
designed to instill the values of perseverance, commitment, and teamwork
in students. Participation is a good
way to hone skills and cultivate new
talents, as well as build life values and
experiences.
This is an overview of some clubs and
activities available at PHS. If one of
these extra-curricular activities interests you, contact a counselor or the
front office for more information.
Academic Bowl
ASC: Art Service Club
Art Studio
Biology Club
Charity Water
Chess Club
College Club
Dance Team
Debate Team
Drama
Environmental Science
FBLA: Future Business Leaders of

America
German HS: Delta Epsilon Phi
Harmony Express
JAAM: The Junior Association for the

Advancement of Minorities
Kiva
JROTC
Marine Biology
Model United Nations
Mu Alpha Theta: National

Mathematics Honor Society
National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
Outdoor Club
Physics Club
Poets Corner
Robotics Club
S2S/Ambassadors
Student Council
Spanish Club
Spanish National Honor Society
Technology Student Association
Wordsmiths
Yearbook Club