2020-2021 High School Course Description Catalog
2020-2021High SchoolCourseDescriptionCatalogThe mission of the Liberty County School System is to provideall students an education which promotes excellence, goodcitizenship, and a love of learning.Liberty County School System200 Bradwell StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2161www.liberty.k12.ga.usLiberty County Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in any of its programs oractivities.Revised 11/23/2020 MP0
Purpose & MessageThe High School Course Description Catalog describes the Liberty County School System’shigh school course offerings for the 2020-2021 school year. Using this tool as a resource withthe support of school counselors, advisors, mentors, and parents, LCSS high school studentswill be empowered to create, revise and implement their individual graduation plans anddevise course schedules for the upcoming school year. To ensure college and careerreadiness, students are encouraged to make course requests based upon their chosen careerpath, interests, and aptitude with the goal of meeting all graduation requirements.Included in this catalog are the current graduation requirements, course descriptions, testinginformation, and additional information concerning special programs and opportunities. Thecontent presented in this catalog is designed to assist students with their high school andpostsecondary career and academic planning. Students are encouraged to consult with theirschool advocates and support personnel regarding school site course offerings and individualgraduation plans. Registration takes place each spring for the upcoming school year. Studentswill receive specific instructions during this time from high school counselors and will selectspecific courses with parent approval. High school counselors will verify that student coursechoices meet graduation requirements. The responsibility for selecting and planningappropriate career and individual graduation plans rests with students and their parents.Each high school counseling staff is prepared to assist students and parents in the developmentand implementation of each student’s individual graduation plan that will assist with trackingstudents’ high school progression on the path to postsecondary success. Not all courses areoffered at each high school campus. Refer to the individual school site’s annual registrationdocuments for current course offerings. Any questions regarding courses, graduationrequirements, scheduling or individual graduation plans should be referred to the high schoolcounseling offices.SchedulingBradwell Institute and Liberty County High School operate on a 4-period block schedule.Courses are taught within four 90-minute blocks each semester. Upon completion of fourcourses each semester, one Carnegie unit of credit is awarded per course passed. Schedulesare created annually electronically using the district’s student information system based uponstudents’ requests. Students are encouraged to select courses wisely—based upon graduationrequirements and postsecondary plans. If students fail to complete course requests properly,appropriate courses will be selected for them. Elective courses are offered as a result of studentdemand. If there is insufficient enrollment for a course, the course will not be offered andalternative selections will need to be made. Once the school year begins for the students,schedule changes will only be approved by high school counseling departments and schooladministrators.2
TableofContentsPurpose and MessageSchedulingHigh School InformationGraduation RequirementsCourse SequencesList of Career Pathways and ElectivesGeorgia Career Ready Diploma SealsList of Available Technical CollegeCertificate ProgramsGeneral Information and PoliciesClassification CreditsGrading ScaleHonor Roll and Class RankingExamsAttendanceCredit RecoveryGeorgia Virtual SchoolEnglish Language LearnersNCAA EligibilityDual Enrollment ProgramHOPE and Zell Miller ScholarshipProgramSpecial EducationCollege AdmissionsFinancial AidCareer Planning and the BRIDGE BillRequirementASVAB and Military RecruitmentIndividual Graduation PlanEnglish/Language ArtsMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesForeign LanguageHealth & Physical 324252729333638393
TableofContentsFine ArtsAgriculture, Food, and Natural ResourcesArchitecture and ConstructionArts, Technology and CommunicationsBusiness, Management, andAdministrationEducation and TrainingGovernment and Public AdministrationHealth ScienceHospitality and TourismHuman ServicesInformation TechnologyLaw, Public Safety, Corrections andSecurityManufacturingScience, Technology, Engineering, andMathematicsTransportation, Distribution, andLogisticsAdditional ElectivesCourse Request FormAP Commitment AgreementCollege Entrance ExamsDual Enrollment 970717273
LCSSHigh SchoolInformationBradwell Institute“Home of the Tigers”AdministrationMr. Roland Van Horn, PrincipalDr. Torri Jackson, Assistant PrincipalDr. Deborah Mangum, Assistant PrincipalDr. Sean Mulvanity, Assistant PrincipalMrs. Mary Ryan, Assistant PrincipalDr. Amy Blanton, RegistrarMrs. Stephanie Howard, Athletic DirectorMrs. Kathy Shutts, Academic Specialist100 Pafford StreetHinesville, GA 31313Main Office: (912) 876-6121Fax: (912) 876-6914www.bradwellinstitute.orgHorizons Learning CenterAdministrationStephanie Woods, Chief Executive OfficerMr. Elihu King, Coordinator of AlternativeEducationMs. Valerie Frasier, School Counselor212 Schoolhouse RoadHinesville, GA 31313Main Office: (912) 877-2027Fax: (912) 368-1651www.schools.liberty.k12.ga.us/hlcSchool Counseling DepartmentMs. Amber Crews (12th grade)Mrs. Krista Stewart (11th grade)Ms. Angie Russell (10th grade)Ms. Whitney Zwitzer (9th grade)Counseling Office: (912) 368-4022Fax: (912) 876-6220Liberty College & Career AcademyLiberty County High SchoolAdministrationMrs. Karisa Young, Chief Executive OfficerMs. Dawn Rowe, Director of High School ProgramsMs. Connie Bragg, Business CommunityCoordinatorAdministrationMrs. Debra B. Frazier, PrincipalMr. Kevin, Assistant PrincipalDr. Warnella Wilder, Assistant PrincipalSophia Smoke, Assistant Principal245 Dorsey RoadHinesville, GA 31313Main Office: (912) 876-4904Fax: (912) 876-0017www.schools.liberty.k12.ga.us/lcca3216 E. Oglethorpe HighwayHinesville, GA 31313Main Office: (912) 876-4316Fax: (912) 876-4303www.libertycountyhs.org“Home of the Panthers”School Counseling DepartmentMs. Brooke Boyd (A – Go)Mrs. Angelecia Latimore (Gr – Pa)Ms. Amanda Whilden (Pe – Z)Counseling Office: (912) 368-6966Fax: (912) 876-43245
LCSSGraduationRequirementsThe following graduation requirements are for students enrolling in theninth grade for the first time during the 2008-2009 school year andsubsequent years. To be eligible for participation in graduation ceremonies,students must have completed all requirements for a diploma, includingrequired coursework and all state assessment requirements.Areas of StudyEnglish/Language Arts4MathematicsScienceSocial Studies444Health and Physical Education1Electives (of which 3 must be from a stateapproved CTAE, World Language, Fine Arts orAdvanced Academic pathway)4Additional Electives3Minimum Total Required Credits forGraduation:*Students who are four-year college-bound studentswill need at least two years of the same foreignlanguage.6Credits Required24
RecommendedCourse SequencebyGrade LevelNinth GradeTenth GradeLiterature/Composition 1Literature/Composition 10Algebra 1GeometryEnvironmental SciencePhysical ScienceWorld HistoryAmerican GovernmentHealth/PEAdditional ElectivesAdditional ElectivesEleventh GradeTwelfth GradeAmerican Literature/CompositionBritish Literature/CompositionAlgebra 2Fourth Math OptionBiologyFourth Science OptionU.S. HistoryEconomicsAdditional ElectivesAdditional Electives7
Honors/APCourse SequencebyGrade LevelNinth GradeHonors Literature/Composition 1Accelerated Algebra 1/Geometry AHonors Physical ScienceHonors World HistoryHealth/PEAdditional ElectivesHonors Literature/Composition 10(Honors Literature/Composition 2 beginning 2019-2020)Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra 2AP BiologyAP American GovernmentAdditional ElectivesEleventh GradeTwelfth GradeAP English Language andCompositionAP English LiteratureAccelerated Pre-Calculus8Tenth GradeAP Calculus AB or AP StatisticsAP ChemistryAP Physics or AP EnvironmentalScienceAP U.S. HistoryEconomicsAdditional ElectivesAdditional Electives
List of Career PathwaysandAdditional ElectivesNot all courses are offered at each high school campus. Refer to the individual school site’s annual registration documents forcurrent course offerings.Agriculture, Food, and Natural ResourcesPlant and Landscape Systems Basic Agricultural ScienceGeneral Horticulture and Plant ScienceNursery and LandscapeForestry/Wildlife Systems Basic Agricultural ScienceForest ScienceWildlife ManagementPlant and Floriculture Systems Basic Agricultural ScienceGeneral Horticulture and Plant ScienceFloriculture Production and ManagementHorticulture and Forest Science Basic Agricultural ScienceGeneral Horticulture and Plant ScienceForest ScienceArchitecture and ConstructionCarpentry(Technical Certificate of Credit Programs are available) Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety Introduction to Construction Carpentry IWelding and Sheet Metal(Technical Certificate of Credit Programs are available) Welding I Sheet Metal I Gas Metal Arc Welding IVArts, A/V Technology, andCommunicationsDance Modern Dance IModern Dance IIModern Dance IIIBand (Completing at least 3 of the listed courses meets pathwaygraduation requirements.) Intermediate Band IIntermediate Band IIIntermediate Band IIIAdvanced Band IAdvanced Band IIAdvanced Band IIIAdvanced Band IVMastery Band I (Percussion)Mastery Band II (Percussion)Mastery Band III (Percussion)Mastery Band IV (Percussion)Chorus (Completing at least 3 of the listed courses meets pathwaygraduation requirements.) Beginning Chorus IBeginning Chorus IIBeginning Chorus IIIBeginning Mixed Chorus IVAdvanced Chorus IAdvanced Chorus IIAdvanced Chorus IIIAdvanced Chorus IVAdvanced Women’s Chorus I9
Arts, A/V Technology, andCommunications continuedBusiness, Management, andAdministrationPiano/Keyboard TechniquesBusiness Accounting Beginning Piano/Keyboard Techniques IBeginning Piano/Keyboard Techniques IIBeginning Piano/Keyboard Techniques IIITheatre Arts Theatre Arts/Fundamentals ITheatre Arts/Fundamentals IITheatre Arts/Fundamentals IIIVisual Arts (Completing at least 3 of the listed courses meets Introduction to Business and TechnologyFinancial LiteracyPrinciples of Accounting IBusiness and Technology Introduction to Business and TechnologyBusiness and TechnologyBusiness CommunicationsEntrepreneurshippathway graduation requirements.) Ceramics/Pottery ICeramics/Pottery IIDrawing and Painting IDrawing and Painting IISculpture ISculpture IIPhotography Photography IPhotography IIPhotography IIIPhotography IVAudio-Video Technology and Film I Audio and Video Technology and FilmAudio-Video Technology and Film IIAudio-Video Technology and Film III orBroadcast Video Production ApplicationsGraphic Design Introduction to Graphics and DesignGraphic Design and ProductionAdvanced Graphic DesignGraphic Communication Introduction to Graphics and DesignGraphic Design and ProductionAdvanced Graphic Output ProcessesAnimation and Digital Media 10Introduction to Digital MediaPrinciples and Concepts of AnimationAdvanced Animation, Game and App DesignAnimation Internship/Capstone Introduction to Business and TechnologyLegal Environment of BusinessEntrepreneurshipEducation and TrainingEarly Childhood Care and Education I Early Childhood Education IEarly Childhood Education IIEarly Childhood Education IIIEarly Childhood Care and Education II Early Childhood Education IEarly Childhood Education IIEarly Childhood Education PracticumTeaching as a Profession Examining the Teaching ProfessionContemporary Issues in EducationTeaching as a Profession PracticumGovernment and Public AdministrationJROTC – Army (Completing at least 3 of the listed courses meetspathway graduation requirements.) JROTC Army Leadership Education 1 & 2JROTC Army Leadership Education 3 & 4JROTC Army Leadership Education 5 & 6Health ScienceTherapeutic Services/Patient Care Introduction to Healthcare ScienceEssentials of HealthcarePatient Care FundamentalsTherapeutic Services Nursing Internship
Therapeutic Services/Patient Care Technician Introduction to Heathcare ScienceEssentials of Healthcare SciencePatient Care FundamentalsPatient Care TechnicianTherapeutic Services/Sports Medicine Introduction to Healthcare ScienceEssentials of HealthcareSports MedicineTherapeutic Services/Allied Health and Medicine Introduction to Healthcare ScienceEssentials of HealthcareAllied Health and MedicineMedical Services InternshipLegal Services/Applications of Law(Technical Certificate of Credit Programs areavailable) Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Correctionsand SecurityEssentials of Legal ServiceApplications of Law Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematicsEngineering and Technology Foundations of Engineering and TechnologyEngineering ConceptsEngineering ApplicationsHospitality and TourismTransportation, Distribution, and LogisticsCulinary ArtsAutomotive Service Technology Introduction to Culinary ArtsCulinary Arts ICulinary Arts IIHuman ServicesPersonal Care Services – Cosmetology(Technical Certificate of Credit Programs are available) Introduction to Personal Care Services Cosmetology Services II Cosmetology Services III Barbering II Barbering IIILaw, Public Safety, Corrections andSecurityCorrections Service(Technical Certificate of Credit Programs are available) Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Correctionsand Security Criminal Justice Essentials Applications of Corrections Applications of FirefightingFirefighter I Applications of FirefightingBasic Firefighter IEssentials of Fire and Emergency ServicesHazardous Materials Operations(Technical Certificate of Credit Programs are available) Basic Maintenance and Light Repair Automotive Service Technology 4 Automotive Suspension and Steering SystemsAviation Maintenance(Technical Certificate of Credit Programs are available) Fundamentals of Aerospace Aviation Maintenance I Aviation Maintenance IIWorld Language PathwaySpanish Spanish ISpanish IISpanish III*Additional World Language pathways are available throughvirtual courses.Advanced Academic PathwayEnglish, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies Earn four units of credit in one core area (at least Earn two units of credit in the same WorldLanguageone credit must be an AP or MOWR core area course)11
GEORGIA’S CAREER READY DIPLOMA SEALSThe Georgia Department of Education is offering a new Career Ready Diploma Deal- an additional recognition,layered onto the regular high school diploma, for students with exceptional accomplishments in activities, courses,and experiences that foster career readiness.The Career Ready Diploma Seal is one of five seals that can be layered onto the regular high school diploma; sealsare available in Civic Engagement and Fine Arts.Six versions of the seal are available, each tailored to specific career-related experiences and accomplishments:Employability/Soft SkillsDistinguished Employability/Soft Skills SealPathway Skills SealDistinguished Pathway Skills SealLeadership Skills SealDistinguished Leadership Skills SealFor more information regarding the seals and deadlines for completing the application process, please contact thehigh school counselor at your child’s school. Parents and students may also view a Liberty County School Systemvideo on the Career Ready Diploma Deals by clicking on the link ch.isp?v 10040898Georgia Department of EducationCOVID-19 Guidelines and RestrictionsThe Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is working closely with the Office of the Governor, the GeorgiaDepartment of Public Health (GaDPH), and other agencies to ensure local school districts, parents, and students havethe most accurate and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 (commonly called coronavirus). State SchoolSuperintendent Richard Woods is a member of Governor Brian Kemp’s Coronavirus Task Force, and GaDOE’s Officeof School Climate and Safety is communicating daily with GaDPH and its Commissioner, Dr. Kathleen Toomey.GaDOE has distributed detailed guidance to school districts on the preparations they should take to prepare for thepotential spread of COVID-19, and is distributing the most up-to-date guidance from GaDPH and the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention (CDC) as it is released. Answers to other frequently asked questions are 2
List of Available Technical CollegeCertificate ProgramsThe following college courses are available to Dual Enrollment program eligible LCSS students who seekcertification in a specified career while completing high school. The courses are offered by SavannahTechnical College and are available to LCSS students via the Liberty College and Career Academy or theSavannah Technical College Liberty Campus. For more information about the Dual Enrollment program,see page 22 and consult with a high school counselor.Welding & Joining TechnologyCosmetologyBasic Shielded Metal Arc WelderBarbering Introduction to Welding TechnologyOxyfuel CuttingFlat Shielded Metal ArcGas Arc Metal Welding Introduction to Welding TechnologyOxyfuel CuttingGas Metal ArcFlux Cored Arc WeldingCriminal JusticeCriminal Justice Specialist Introduction to Criminal JusticeCorrectionsPrincipals of Law EnforcementCriminal LawConstitutional LawSpecial Topics in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice AdministrationCommunity Oriented PolicingEthics for Criminal JusticeJuvenile JusticeCriminal ProcedureIndustrial Maintenance SystemsMechatronics (Industrial Systems) Introduction to MechatronicsAC Theory, Electric Motors, and Hydraulic SystemsSemiconductors, Mechanical Systems, and Pumping andPiping SystemsIndustrial Mechanics Introduction to Personal Care ServicesBarbering IIBarbering IIIShavingShampoo Technician Introduction to Cosmetology TheoryHair Care and TreatmentSalon ManagementChemical Texture ServicesAutomotive TechnologyAuto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician Introduction to Automotive TechnologyElectrical SystemsAutomotive Chassis Technician BrakesSteering and SuspensionAircraft TechnologyAircraft Assembly Technician Basic Blueprint ReadingStructural FundamentalsAerodynamicsAir ConditioningHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Industry Fundamentals and Occupational SafetyIntroduction to HVACR SystemsHVAC and RefrigerationLow Voltage Electrical13
General Information andPoliciesClassification CreditsStudents are classified according to their years of high school enrollment and the number of credits they haveearned. Required classification credits are listed below:Tenth Grade6 creditsEleventh Grade12 creditsTwelfth Grade18 creditsGrading ScaleThe Liberty County School System recognizes the importance of providing academically talented students with opportunities foracceleration in their academic programs. The high schools provide three programs to meet that need: Honors and Accelerated courses,Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and Dual Enrollment.The weighted credit system recognizes and rewards students who take more rigorous and demanding courses by awardingadditional credit weight for students taking designated courses. Weighted credit is awarded for Advanced Placement, Honors, Accelerated,and Dual Enrollment. For each designated course, quality points will be added to the computation of the student’s weighted GPA. A list ofapproved courses and quality point designations will be outlined in administrat
The High School Course Description Catalog describes the Liberty County School System’s high school course offerings for the 2020-2021 school year. Using this tool as a resource with the support of school counselors, advisors, mentors, and parents, LCSS high school students
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