Scheduling Resources

Semester course / .5  credit (Lab Fee)
Special Education Dept. (Elective Credit)
Scheduled by the Student’s Intervention Specialist

Academic Transitions 1 is a semester course for students interested in developing high school and post-high school study skills including preparing for tests, managing time, and staying organized. Students will learn how to access available resources and use assistive technology to improve academic skills. Additional topics include motivation, memory, learning differences, and self-advocacy. Students will set goals, monitor grades, identify missing assignments, and track study habits on a weekly/daily basis.

Semester course / .5  credit (Lab Fee)
Special Education Dept. (Elective Credit)
Scheduled by the Student’s Intervention Specialist

Academic Transitions 2 is a semester course for students who have completed ATC 1 and need additional time during the day to complete assignments, study for tests, and stay organized. Students earn a 1/2 of an elective credit and are graded Pass/Fail. To "Pass" ATC 2, students need to participate in the Daily Habits introduced in ATC 1. Prerequisites: ATC 1 and teacher recommendation.

Semester Course / .5 credit 
Career Education Dept., Business (Non-Block Elective Credit) 
Course Code - 1518

Accounting is recommended for students planning to major in any type of business in college. Accounting is also of interest to students who plan to own their own business or use financial knowledge for personal reasons. Students develop an understanding of basic accounting concepts and principles by covering the accounting cycle. They will learn the rules of debit and credit, analyzing and journalizing transactions, posting to the general ledger, worksheets, preparation of financial statements, and banking and credit practices. Peachtree accounting software will be used to introduce students to computer accounting procedures by setting up charts of accounts, journalizing transactions and preparing financial statements.

Year course / .25 credit (Lab Fee)
Special Education Dept. (PE Credit)
Scheduled by the Student’s Intervention Specialist

Adaptive Physical Education is a course designed to provide adaptive experiences to help students engage in the Ohio Learning Standards for Physical Education.

Year course / 1 credit
Performing Arts Dept. (Fine Arts credit) 
Course Code - 1901

This is a full-year, ensemble class geared toward mastering the fundamentals of acting through individual and collaborative performances as well as analysis of contemporary and classical texts. There will also be opportunities to begin to learn the craft of directing through scene work and script interpretation. This class will culminate in a final production. Advanced Acting and Directing may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Semester course / .5 credit (Lab Fee) 
Arts Dept. (Fine Arts credit)  
Course Code - 1816

Advanced Ceramics (AC) Studio is a class for 11th or 12th grade students, is for the serious student who has completed Ceramics I and II and wishes to continue to refine their skills with clay while pursuing a personal artistic vision. Students will work with the instructor to create a plan that will produce a body of work that reflects their personal vision, whether functional or non-functional. The work produced in this class will be of high technical quality and will show proficiency in critical thinking and problem solving. Students will be expected to exhibit their work during the second quarter of the course. A.C.S. students will be expected to participate in the daily operations of the ceramic studio including loading and unloading kilns, mixing glazes, preparing kiln shelves, and maintaining equipment. Out of class work in the form of sketchbook assignments and research, along with student critiques, will provide feedback and strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking and problem solving. Prerequisites: Ceramics 1 and 2 and teacher recommendation. 

Honors AP Studio Art and Advanced Ceramics Studio may be taken twice in a school year.

Semester course / .5 credit (Lab Fee)
Arts Dept. (Fine Arts credit)  
Course Code - 1830

Expands on the principles and applications learned in Digital Art & Design. Students develop and create detailed interactive projects in a professional design studio environment using Adobe Creative Suite. Students will explore advanced interactivity, photo manipulation, cartoon character development and basic game design, as well experience hands-on experience in client management within CHS and the Centerville School District. The class is fast-paced and requires independent production. Prerequisite: Digital Art & Design.

Semester course / .5 credit (Lab Fee)
Non-Departmental Elective Courses (Elective Credit)
Course Code - 1836

This course is for students who have proven their videotaping and editing skills in Videography or a similar course. Students will work, with the instructor’s guidance, to create independent projects and assist other staff members in recording and editing projects.

Semester course / .5  credits  (Lab Fee)  
Industrial Technology Dept. (Elective Credit)
Course Code - 1739

This course is designed for the student who has advanced skills in woodworking. This class gives students the opportunity to work more independently on more custom projects. Students must demonstrate advanced skills and ability to work independently. Completion of an instructor approved project and project portfolio is required. Custom Woodworking I and II is a prerequisite. Instructor approval is required for acceptance into the class. Students must pay for the materials used in making projects and are also charged a lab fee. Students may repeat Advanced Custom Woodworking Technology. Students are required to provide a personal pair of clear (Ansi Z 87) safety glasses.

Placement from 8th grade Math 
Year course / 1 credit (Lab fee)
Mathematics Dept. (Math Credit)
Course Code - 1109

Algebra 1 is a one-year course aligned with the Ohio Learning Standards for Mathematics. Areas of focus include number and quantity, functions (linear, absolute value, quadratic, and exponential), statistics and probability.  Real world application and modeling is woven into all areas of focus. Ownership and use of a scientific calculator is required. Ownership of a graphing calculator (TI-83, TI-84 or equivalent) is recommended.

Students enrolled in this course are required to take the End of Year State Assessment.