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This page contains course descriptions for the classes we offer at KMHS.  Please remember that all courses are not offered each year or each semester. Parents & students should consult the appropriate registration form to see which courses are being offered for each semester. Notice that the courses under each category are in order by course number, not course title.

Band
Broadcast Video
Business
Choral
Drafting/Engineering
Drama
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Language
Gifted
Graphic Arts
Horticulture
Language Arts
Magnet
Math
Physical Education
Public Safety
ROTC
Science
Social Studies
Teacher Apprentice
Visual Arts
Work Based Learning (Co-op)
Other Courses

 


BAND

Course Number

Course
Description

Prerequisites

Grade

Units

Diploma
Option

53.0361099

Beginning Band IY is a beginning band performance class that focuses on the basic fundamentals of tone production, music reading, and performance.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0362099

Beginning Band IIY is a beginning band performance class that focuses on the basic fundamentals of tone production, music reading, and performance.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0363099

Beginning Band IIIY is a beginning band performance class that focuses on the basic fundamentals of tone production, music reading, and performance.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0371099

Intermediate Band IY is an intermediate band performance class for instrumentalists that have previous experience.  Students can read music and have an understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0372099

Intermediate Band IIY is an intermediate band performance class for instrumentalists that have previous experience.  Students can read music and have an understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0373099

Intermediate Band: March IIIY is an intermediate band performance class for instrumentalists that have previous experience.  Students can read music and have an understanding of movement with individual and ensemble performance skills.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0374099

Intermediate Band: March IVY is an intermediate band performance class for instrumentalists that have previous experience.  Students can read music and have an understanding of movement with individual and ensemble performance skills.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0381099

Advanced Band IY is an advanced band performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in performance fundamentals.  Students will deepen their understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills through the performance of advanced literature.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0382099

Advanced Band IIY is an advanced band performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in performance fundamentals.  Students will deepen their understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills through the performance of advanced literature.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0383099

Advanced Band IIIY is an advanced band performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in performance fundamentals.  Students will deepen their understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills through the performance of advanced literature.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0384099

Advanced Band IVY is an advanced band performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in performance fundamentals.  Students will deepen their understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills through the performance of advanced literature.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0661099

Advanced Jazz IY is an advanced jazz band performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in jazz performance fundamentals. 

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0662099

Advanced Jazz IIY is an advanced jazz band performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in jazz performance fundamentals. 

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0663099

Advanced Jazz IIIY is an advanced jazz band performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in jazz performance fundamentals. 

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0664099

Advanced Jazz IVY is an advanced jazz band performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in jazz performance fundamentals. 

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0561099

Beginning Orchestra IY is a beginning string instrument performance class that focuses on the basic fundamentals of tone production, music reading, and performance.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0562099

Beginning Orchestra IIY is a beginning string instrument performance class that focuses on the basic fundamentals of tone production, music reading, and performance.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0563099

Beginning Orchestra IIIY is a beginning string instrument performance class that focuses on the basic fundamentals of tone production, music reading, and performance.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0571099

Intermediate Orchestra IY is an intermediate string instrument performance class for instrumentalists that have previous experience.  Students can read music and have an understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0572099

Intermediate Orchestra IIY is an intermediate string instrument performance class for instrumentalists that have previous experience.  Students can read music and have an understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0573099

Intermediate Orchestra IIIY is an intermediate string instrument performance class for instrumentalists that have previous experience.  Students can read music and have an understanding of movement with individual and ensemble performance skills.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0574099

Intermediate Orchestra IVY is an intermediate string instrument performance class for instrumentalists that have previous experience.  Students can read music and have an understanding of movement with individual and ensemble performance skills.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0581099

Advanced Orchestra IY is an advanced band performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in performance fundamentals.  Students will deepen their understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills through the performance of advanced literature.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0582099

Advanced Orchestra IIY is an advanced string instrument performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in performance fundamentals.  Students will deepen their understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills through the performance of advanced literature.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0583099

Advanced Orchestra IIIY is an advanced string instrument performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in performance fundamentals.  Students will deepen their understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills through the performance of advanced literature.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

53.0584099

Advanced Orchestra IVY is an advanced string instrument performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in performance fundamentals.  Students will deepen their understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills through the performance of advanced literature.

Teacher
Recommendation

9-12

1

Elective

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BROADCAST & VIDEO PRODUCTION

Course Number

Course
Description

Prerequisites

Grade

Units

Diploma
Option

10.5111099

Broadcast & Video Production I Y will develop skills in basic theory, practice, and operations of a television studio, the portable camera, and videotape editing.  Through problem-solving activities, projects, and discussions, knowledge of how video/film affects life and society will be demonstrated.

None

9-12

1

C/TC

10.5121099

Broadcast & Video Production II Y will enhance level-one skills by providing more in-depth and specialized experiences in video and film equipment operation.

Broadcast & Video
Production I

10-12

1

C/TC

10.5131099

Broadcast & Video Production III Y enhances level-two skills and provides entry-level occupational skills.

Broadcast & Video
Production II

10-12

1

C/TC

10.5141099

Broadcast & Video Production IV Y enhances level-three skills and provides instruction in producing a broadcast production.  Students will be able to perform at an independent level of proficiency in an area of specialization.

Broadcast & Video
Production III

11-12

1

C/TC

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BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

More Information

Course Number Course
Description
Prerequisites Grade Units Diploma
Option
06.4143099 International Business Y focuses on raising awareness of the interrelatedness of one country’s political policies and economic practices on another; learning to improve international business relations through appropriate communication strategies; understanding the global business environment and the interconnectedness of cultural, political, legal, economic, and ethical systems; identifying forms of business ownership and international business opportunities; and exploring basic concepts underlying international finance, management, marketing, and trade relations.  This course will assist students in their ability to analyze world economic trends and their impact on business and financial decisions. None 10-12 1 C/TC
06.4150099 Business Law Y is designed to develop a basic knowledge of the legal system and how business law impacts commerce domestically and internationally.  Areas of study include sources of the law and structure of the court system; ethics and the law; procedural law and substantive law; contract law; law of sales and consumer law; agency law3 and employment law; personal property and real property. Commercial paper, insurance, secured transactions and bankruptcy; wills and trusts; impact of technology; and environmental law and energy regulation. None 10-12 1 C/TC
06.4160099 Business Management Y is a study of various management theories, basic management functions and their interrelationships, and the organization and competitive niche of a business.  Students will build a strong knowledge base and develop management skills as they study the functions of management; organizational structures; human resources management; financial management, ethics; government regulations and community involvement.  Project-based activities will prepare students for the global marketplace. None 10-12 1 C/TC
06.4170099 Entrepreneurship Y focuses on recognizing a business opportunity, starting a business based on the recognized opportunity, and operating and maintaining that business.  Preparation of a business plan allows students to apply the functional areas of business—accounting, finance, marketing, and management—and the legal and economic environments in which a new venture operates.  School-based enterprises resulting from the study of entrepreneurship give students the opportunity to plan, open, operate, and maintain a business as a work-based learning experience. None 10-12 1 C/TC
07.4110099 Principles of Accounting I Y introduces elements and concepts of double-entry accounting in the basic accounting cycle for proprietorships and partnerships using spreadsheets and accounting software. None 10-12 1 C/TC
07.4120099 Principles of Accounting II Y enhances Accounting I skills and introduces elements and concepts of accounting systems, departmentalized, automated, corporate, and management accounting using spreadsheets and accounting software. Principles
of Accounting I
10-12 1 C/TC
07.4211098 Banking  examines the basics of the banking system including the history, various types of financial and non-financial institutions, role of the FDIC and the state and federal laws that impact the banking industry.  Banking operating procedures, terminology, and the credit function of banks are also studied.  Must be taken concurrently with Finance. None 10-12 .5 C/TC
07.4260098 Finance  explores the development, implementation, and reevaluation of a financial plan.  The various types of savings and investments are analyzed as well as the benefits of diversification.  Business finance and credit are also studied.  Must be taken concurrently with Banking. None 10-12 .5 C/TC
07.4230099 Risk Management & Insurance Y examines the concept of risk and probability, the historical development of insurance and analyzes the different types of insuring organizations.  Among the types of insurance products studied are:  Automobile, homeowner/renter, health/medical, life, disability, long-term care, unemployment and business property insurance.  Insurance ethics and insurance fraud are also examined. None 10-12 1 C/TC
07.4240099 Investing Y explores the importance of investing on a regular basis and the concept of diversification.  Investment principles and planning processes are examined. A comparison of the types of investments available in domestic, international, and emerging markets is made.  Among the investment opportunities studied are cash, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and employee annuities/IRA’s. None 10-12 1 C/TC
07.4411099 Computer Applications Y is a foundation course that introduces practical computer applications.  Recommended for all students.  None 9-12 1 C/TC
07.4621099 Business Procedures Y provides students with a project-based approach for preparing for careers in office systems and support services.  Areas of instruction include human relations and interpersonal skills, communicating effectively, processing information & data, maintaining equipment & supplies, reprographics, organizing and planning, & managing financial functions and information. Computer
Applications
10-12 1 C/TC
07.4811099 Business Document Processing Y focuses on the development of skills required for improved productivity of electronically produced business letters, reports, memos, newsletters, flyers, brochures, reports, advertising materials, and other publications using a project-based approach.  Upon completion of this course, students may take core certification examinations for word processing and desktop software applications. Computer Applications 9-12 1 C/TC
07.4820099 Business Data Applications Y emphasizes the development of skills required for improved productivity in producing and editing spreadsheets and databases for business applications.  Students will create, design, edit, format, and print spreadsheets and databases for multiple business applications and requirements.  Upon completion of this course, students may take core certification examinations for spreadsheet and database software applications. Computer Applications 9-12 1 C/TC
07.4831099 Multimedia Presentations and Communication Technology Y emphasizes the development of skills required for improved productivity in producing and editing electronic communications and professional business presentations incorporating multimedia.  Students will create, format, illustrate, design, and print business presentations and utilize communication software applications to manage contacts, send/receive email, organize notes and tasks, and use calendar tools.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to participate in certification examinations for presentation and communication software applications. Computer Applications 9-12 1 C/TC
07.4841099 Communication for Business Y utilizes a project-based approach to encourage mastery of the oral and written communication skills essential for interacting effectively with people in the workplace and in society. Computer Applications 9-12 1 C/TC
07.4750099 Cooperative Business Education (CBE) I Y provides entry-level skills and knowledge for business management and office environments for a cooperative work-site experience; requires an on-file training plan that defines the skills to be taught in both the on-the-job and classroom components of the program. Computer
Applications
 & Teacher Recommendation
11-12 1 C/TC
07.0910099 CBE Co-Op I Y provides the site-based work component for the Cooperative Business Education I class.  Requires supervision by the instructor, training plans, and training agreements evaluated by the employer and the instructor.  Program must meet Work-Based Learning standards.  The employer must compensate Co-Op students. Taken in
conjunction with
CBE I
11-12 1 C/TC
07.4760099 Cooperative Business Education (CBE) II Y enhances CBE I skills for work-site experiences. CBE I 11-12 1 C/TC
07.0920099 CBE Co-Op II Y extends the site-based work component. Taken in
conjunction with
CBE II
11-12 1 C/TC
07.4770099 Cooperative Business Education (CBE) III Y enhances CBE II skills for work-site experiences. CBE II 12 1 C/TC
07.0930099 CBE Co-Op III Y extends the site-based work component. Taken in
conjunction with
CBE III
12 1 C/TC
07.4780099 Cooperative Business Education (CBE) IV Y enhances CBE III skills for work-site experiences. CBE III 12 1 C/TC
07.0940099 CBE Co-Op IV Y extends the site-based work component. Taken in
conjunction with
CBE IV
12 1 C/TC
08.4740099 Marketing Principles Y addresses the ways in which marketing satisfies consumer and organizational needs and wants for products and services.  Students develop an understanding of basic marketing concepts to marketing, distribution and logistics, marketing information management, product/service planning, pricing mixes promotional strategies, and personal selling. None 10-12 1 C/TC
08.0910099 Marketing Co-op/Internship I Y May be taken in conjunction with any Marketing course.  Serves as the Marketing Program's  work site learning component as it correlates with the Marketing curriculum.  Students may enroll starting with the introductory course, Marketing Principles.  Requires supervision by the marketing instructor.  Training plans and training agreements are evaluated by both the employer and instructor.  Program must meet Work Based Learning standards.  The employer must compensate Co-Op students. Teacher Recommendation
 
10-12 1 C/TC
08.4750099