C. H. Yoe High School Course Description Guide 2016-2017 Cameron Independent School District Cameron, Texas 76520 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CLASSES OF 2017-2020 Subject Credit English 4.0 Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4th Math) 4.0 Science (IPC-(optional), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, 4yr. Science) 4.0 Social Studies (World History, World Geography, U.S. History, Govt./Eco.) 4.0 Foreign Language (Same language-3 years for Distinguished) 2.0 Health 0.5 P.E. or P.E. substitute* 1.0 Fine Arts 1.0 Communications Applications (Speech) 0.5 Technology** 1.0 Vocational and/or Free Electives, Remediation Classes 4.0
Students are encouraged to take the SAT and/or ACT Test beginning their Junior year. Fee waivers are available in the Counselor’s office for both tests for students who qualify. The ACT Test is administered at Yoe High School 3 times a year. SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ENTRY INTO HONORS CLASSES Initial placement in an Honors class is based on an Admissions Committee recommendation, past performance on STAAR/EOC, and student motivation and desire. Students may remain in honors classes without further screening unless problems develop. Maintenance Criteria: For transfer students, a guidance counselor’s recommendation will be used to determine appropriate level until further evaluation can be conducted. Transfer students who have passed the most recently administered STAAR test. Have a desire to succeed and are willing to commit the time and effort demanded by these courses. For example, additional hours of homework, participation in student study groups, and before or after school help from the classroom teacher are often required. *PREMIUM POINT COURSES ENGLISH ENGLISH 1 (ENG1) Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9th Students enrolled in English I will continue to review grammar skills. They are expected to plan, draft, and complete written compositions. In English I, emphasis is placed on the organization of logical ideas with an expressed main idea and supporting evidence. *HONORS ENGLISH 1 (ENG1) Prerequisite:Summer Project, Admissions Committee Approval Grade Level: 9th Credits: 1.0 Students enrolled in Honors English I will continue to review their grammar
Dollars and Sense focuses on consumer practices and responsibilities, the money management process, decision making skills, the impact of technology, and preparation for human services careers. Students are encouraged to participate in career and technical student organizations and other leadership organizations. BUSINESS EDUCATION PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE Prerequisite: None Level: 9-12 Credit: .5 In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems and settings in business, marketing, and finance. BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT I (BIM1) Prerequisite: None Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9th -12th This course will allow students to apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software. BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT II (BIM2) Prerequisite: BIM I Grade Level: 10th -12th Credits: 1.0 This course includes mastering skills in: Word Processing ( Word) Spreadsheet (Excel) Database Management (Access) Presentation Management (PowerPoint) Desktop Publishing (Publisher) Telecommunication (Microsoft Outlook) *Students are encouraged to obtain a certification in at least one of the above listed programs. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Prerequisite: None Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit: 1 Students recognize, evaluate, and prepare for a rapidly evolving global business environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. Students analyze the primary functions of management and leadership, which are planning, organizing, staffing,