GlenOak Course Descriptions
GlenOak High School offers a wide variety of courses for students in grades 9-12. Below is a list of available courses, including the following details: Credits, Term, Grades, Weight, Course Fee (if applicable), Graduation Requirements and Prerequisites (if any).
For additional resources, please visit the GlenOak High School Counseling Department webpage. You can also contact GlenOak High School by emailing glenoak@plainlocal.org or calling 330-491-3800.
English Courses
- English I
- English I Honors
- English II
- English II Honors
- English III
- English III Language & Composition AP
- English IV
- English IV Literature & Composition AP
- College Composition CCP
- British Literature CCP
English I
English I is a year-long course designed for 9th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This survey course covers various genres of literature and research skills. Reading and writing goals are achieved through independent reading assignments, literary techniques, critical thinking, vocabulary, grammar, presentations, and adherence to the state-mandated Common Core State Standards. A comprehensive common assessment will be given at the end of each quarter. This course counts as one of the required English credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
English I Honors
English I Honors is a year-long course designed for 9th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This survey course covers various genres of literature and research skills. Reading and writing goals are achieved through independent reading assignments, literary techniques, critical thinking, vocabulary, grammar, presentations, and adherence to the state-mandated Common Core State Standards. A comprehensive common assessment will be given at the end of each quarter.
In addition to the core curriculum, honors students will read supplemental literature in all units and study additional novels in both the first and second semesters. They are held to higher standards in writing and analytical processes and are expected to work more independently. This course counts as one of the required English credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
English II
English II is a year-long course designed for 10th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course focuses on technical skills in reading and writing, preparing students for OST testing. The curriculum is based on Ohio State standard requirements for literary and non-literary texts, writing, speaking, listening, and English conventions. This course counts as one of the required English credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is English I.
English II Honors
English II Honors is a year-long course designed for 10th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This course focuses on technical skills in reading and writing, preparing students for OST testing. The curriculum is based on Ohio State standard requirements for literary and non-literary texts, writing, speaking, listening, and English conventions. In addition to the on-level coursework required in the ELA II curriculum, students will complete regular, independent reading and assignments at a higher level. This rigorous course is designed for advanced students to prepare them for college-level English courses during their junior and senior years of high school. This course counts as one of the required English credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Honors English I or English I.
English III
English III is a year-long course designed for 11th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This junior-level course presents a year-long study of American literature, including multiple types of reading and writing such as fiction and nonfiction. Students will analyze poetry, speeches, historical documents, and novels. Critical skills to support learning in this class include close reading, note-taking, research skills, writing conventions, and test preparation. This course counts as one of the required English credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is English II or Honors English II.
English III Language & Composition AP
English III Language & Composition AP is a year-long course designed for 11th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. In this course, students will explore the rhetoric of various informational and fictional texts by analyzing and interpreting different authors’ styles and historical writings. The course emphasizes the writing, revising, and editing processes, encouraging students to move beyond simple essays to complex compositions. Students will be required to create detailed and documented essays in which primary and secondary sources are synthesized, examined, and documented. Successful completion of this course and the College Board Advanced Placement Exam may allow students to obtain college credit. This course counts as one of the required English credits for graduation. The course fee is $20, plus an exam fee. The prerequisites are Honors English II and a teacher recommendation.
English IV
English IV is a year-long course designed for 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This required senior English course presents a year-long study of British literature. Students will read and write about various literary genres, sharpening their skills of interpretation and analysis through a chronological study of literary periods. Prerequisite skills critical to support learning in this class include note-taking, test preparation, discussion, and student-led inquiry. This course counts as one of the required English credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is English III or AP English III Language and Composition.
English IV Literature & Composition AP
English IV Literature & Composition AP is a year-long course designed for 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. This college-level course offers students the opportunity to hone their analysis skills and earn college credit by preparing them for the AP exam. Students should enjoy reading and be prepared to examine a variety of challenging and sophisticated literary works. Writing, focused on the analysis of literature, is also required and emphasized. This course counts as one of the required English credits for graduation. The course fee is $20, plus an exam fee. The prerequisites are English III or AP English III Language and Composition, and a teacher recommendation.
College Composition CCP
College Composition I CCP is a semester-long course designed for 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. This course emphasizes writing based on reading responses, with a review of essay development, grammar, and punctuation. Focus is placed on the process of drafting, revising, and editing to achieve clarity. A research project requiring academic research and APA documentation is also part of the curriculum. This course counts as one of the required English credits for graduation. There is no course fee. The prerequisite is meeting CCP eligibility requirements, student application is required.
British Literature CCP
British Literature CCP is a semester-long course designed for 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. This course covers British literature from the Middle Ages to the early modern period. Students will read, discuss, and write about works by British authors in their historical and cultural contexts. Emphasis is placed on the critical reading of the works and the techniques used to analyze them. This course counts as one of the required English credits for graduation. There is no course fee. The prerequisite is College Composition I CCP, student application is required.
Math Courses
- Algebra I
- Algebra I Honors
- Geometry
- Geometry Honors
- Algebra II
- Algebra II Honors
- College Algebra
- Statistics
- Statistics AP
- PreCalculus
- PreCalculus Honors
- Calculus AB AP
Algebra I
Algebra I is a year-long course designed for 9th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. In this class, students will build on skills from previous math classes and the Ohio Learning Standards for Mathematics. They will learn to set up and solve equations to tackle real-world problems. Topics covered include solving equations with one or more variables and variables on both sides, inequalities, functions (both linear and nonlinear), systems of equations, exponent rules, and multiplying and factoring polynomials. This course provides essential support for the upcoming Algebra 1 OST and counts as one of the four required math credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and no prerequisites are required.
Algebra I Honors
Algebra I Honors is a year-long course designed for 9th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. In this accelerated class, students will apply content knowledge and problem-solving skills to complete extensive independent work. They will build on previous content to solve real-world problems. Topics covered include solving equations with one or more variables and variables on both sides, inequalities, functions (both linear and nonlinear), systems of equations, exponent rules, and multiplying and factoring polynomials. This course provides essential support for the upcoming Algebra 1 OST and counts as one of the four required math credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and no prerequisites are required.
Geometry
Geometry is a year-long course designed for 9th and 10th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. In this class, students will build upon what they learned in Algebra I, focusing directly on Geometry while incorporating algebra skills to solve problems. Topics covered include points, lines, planes, geometric reasoning, circles, triangles, angle relationships in triangles and other polygons, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, congruence, transformations, polygons, and probability. Geometry is a state-tested subject, so OST and ACT-type questions will be incorporated throughout the year. This course counts as one of the four required math credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Algebra I or Honors Algebra I.
Geometry Honors
Geometry Honors is a year-long course designed for 9th and 10th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. In this accelerated class, students will apply content knowledge and skills to complete extensive independent work. Topics covered include points, lines, planes, geometric reasoning, circles, triangles, angle relationships in triangles and other polygons, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, congruence, transformations, polygons, and probability. Geometry is a state-tested subject, so OST and ACT-type questions will be incorporated throughout the year. This course counts as one of the four required math credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Algebra I or Honors Algebra I.
Algebra II
Algebra II is a year-long course designed for 10th and 11th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course builds on algebraic and geometric concepts, developing advanced algebra skills such as linear functions, quadratic functions, polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational and radical functions, linear systems, and matrices. Students will study both the real and complex number systems. The content of this course is crucial for student success on both the ACT and college mathematics entrance exams. This course counts as one of the four required math credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Geometry or Honors Geometry.
Algebra II Honors
Algebra II Honors is a year-long course designed for 9th to 11th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This advanced and accelerated course emphasizes covering more topics in-depth and at a faster pace than traditional Algebra II to prepare students for Honors Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus. Topics include linear functions, quadratic functions, polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational and radical functions, linear systems, matrices, and sequences and series. Students will study both the real and complex number systems. Daily assignments are expected, and grades will be based on a limited number of test scores, reflecting a college-grading plan. Proper time management in and out of class is essential. This course counts as one of the four required math credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Geometry or Honors Geometry.
College Algebra
College Algebra is a year-long course designed for 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course prepares students for college-level mathematics through a functional approach to algebra. Emphasis is placed on the study of functions and their graphs, inequalities, and linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. This course counts as one of the four required math credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Algebra II.
Statistics
Statistics is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course exposes students to multiple types of statistical analysis. Topics include gathering and understanding data, describing and modeling distributions, investigating regressions, statistical sampling, designing experiments, probability, and inference. Students will have the opportunity to apply abstract concepts to real-world settings, making decisions based on probabilities of specific events. This course counts as one of the four required math credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Algebra II or Honors Algebra II.
Statistics AP
Statistics AP is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. This Advanced Placement course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics. The purpose is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: Exploring Data, Sampling and Experimentation, Anticipating Patterns, and Statistical Inference. This course counts as one of the four required math credits for graduation. The course fee is $0, plus an exam fee. The prerequisites are Honors Algebra II and a teacher recommendation.
PreCalculus
PreCalculus is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course serves as excellent college preparation, regardless of whether students plan to pursue further studies in mathematics. Concepts from previous courses are reviewed and expanded upon. Topics include function operations and graphs, polynomial functions, rational functions, radical functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, Laws of Sine, Laws of Cosine, sequences and series, and binomial theorem. This course counts as one of the four required math credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Algebra II or Honors Algebra II.
PreCalculus Honors
PreCalculus Honors is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This course is ideal for students who have successfully completed Honors Algebra II and are considering advanced studies in mathematics. It provides an in-depth study of topics essential for IB Mathematics HL, IB Mathematics SL, or AP Calculus. The accelerated curriculum combines trigonometric, geometric, and algebraic techniques to prepare students for calculus and strengthens their conceptual understanding and mathematical reasoning.
Key topics include Exponential, Logarithmic, Rational, Trigonometric, and Inverse Trigonometric functions, explored through numerical, graphical, and algebraic approaches. Additional topics include Sequences, Series, the Polar Coordinate System, Binomial Theorem, and Conics. This course is particularly beneficial for students planning to study calculus, physics, other sciences, or engineering in college. Students will be actively engaged in problem-solving, reasoning, and connecting and communicating mathematically as they explore families of functions. This course counts as one of the four required math credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Honors Algebra II.
Calculus AB AP
Calculus AB AP is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. This Advanced Placement course consists of a full high school academic year of work and is comparable to a college-level calculus course. Students who take this course are expected to seek college credit, college placement, or both from institutions of higher learning. The curriculum covers differential and integral calculus skills and techniques, along with their applications to real-world phenomena. This course counts as one of the four required math credits for graduation. The course fee is $0, plus an exam fee. The prerequisites are Pre-Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus and a teacher recommendation.
Science Courses
- Anatomy & Physiology Honors
- Biology
- Biology AP
- Biology Honors
- Chemistry
- Chemistry AP
- Chemistry Honors
- Environmental Science
- Forensic Science
- Life Science
- Medical Terminology CCP
- Physical Science
- Physical Science Honors
- Physics
- Physics AP
- Physics Honors
Anatomy & Physiology Honors
Anatomy & Physiology Honors is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This course is designed to teach students about the human body and how it works. Using a textbook, the course begins with the body at the basic building block of an atom, progresses to the cellular level, examines how cells combine to form tissues, and how tissues layer to make organs. Each organ within each organ system will be discovered. This course counts as an advanced life science credit for graduation. The course fee is $16. The prerequisite is Biology or Honors Biology.
Biology
Biology is a year-long course designed for 10th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology, with an emphasis on basic cell structure and function, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, classification, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. Laboratory exercises reinforce lecture topics and include microscope techniques. This course counts as an elective science credit for graduation. The course fee is $12, and there are no prerequisites.
Biology AP
Biology AP is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. AP Biology offers students a rigorous, in-depth, college-level introductory biology course. The framework for the AP Biology Course, organized by The College Board, is broken into the following four big ideas:
- The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life.
- Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, reproduce, and maintain dynamic homeostasis.
- Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to life processes.
- Biological systems interact, possessing complex properties.
This course counts as an advanced life science credit for graduation. The course fee is $25, plus an exam fee. The prerequisites are Biology or Honors Biology.
Biology Honors
Biology Honors is a year-long course designed for 10th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. Students will study the foundations of modern biology from an integrated evolutionary, ecological, and molecular perspective. Course concepts will focus on the biological organization of living systems, the molecular biology of cells, energy transformations in ecosystems, the inheritance of traits, and species interactions from an evolutionary and ecological perspective. This course counts as a life science credit for graduation. The course fee is $12, and there are no prerequisites.
Chemistry
Chemistry is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This high school level course, typically taken in grade eleven, is recommended for students who have completed Geometry or Honors Geometry. Emphasis is placed on the in-depth study of the atom and its interactions. Chemistry involves a rigorous and mathematically-oriented study of matter; laboratory experimentation, critical thinking, and problem-solving activities enhance the development of major concepts. This course counts as an advanced physical science credit for graduation. The course fee is $16. The prerequisites are Physical Science and Geometry.
Chemistry AP
Chemistry AP is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. This course is equivalent to 2 semesters (10 credit hours) of college chemistry for science majors with a laboratory component. It is recommended for highly motivated high school students who are prepared to spend a minimum of 5 hours per week studying outside of class. Successful students entering this course should have a firm foundation in algebraic math skills (including logarithms and natural logs) and be able to problem-solve using equation manipulation and the factor label method. This course counts as an advanced physical science credit for graduation. The course fee is $25. The prerequisites are Honors Chemistry and Honors Algebra II.
Chemistry Honors
Chemistry Honors is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This high school level course, typically taken in grade eleven, satisfies the Ohio Core science graduation requirements. In Honors Chemistry, emphasis is placed on the in-depth study of chemical topics, involving a more rigorous and mathematically oriented study. Laboratory experimentation, critical thinking, and problem-solving activities enhance the development of major concepts. This class is required to prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement Chemistry. This course counts as an advanced physical science credit for graduation. The course fee is $16. The prerequisites are Honors Physical Science and either Honors Algebra I or Honors Geometry.
Environmental Science
Environmental Science is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course explores how various interactions operate within nature and how humans can influence these interactions. The curriculum discusses today’s environmental issues and possible solutions. Students will learn the connection between science, technology, and society, applying scientific knowledge to current environmental issues to become better-informed citizens and decision-makers. The course will relate global, national, and local issues to concepts learned in the environmental science classroom. This course counts as an "other" science credit for graduation. The course fee is $16. The prerequisite is Biology or Honors Biology.
Forensic Science
Forensic Science is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Forensic science is the application of science to matters of the law and criminal investigation. This course includes an introduction to many forensic techniques used in forensic careers, such as fingerprint analysis, DNA profiling, ballistics, toxicology, and anthropology. Students will work in teams to research, document, collect, and analyze evidence in various projects and lab activities.
Because forensic science deals with crime-solving, students will be exposed to sensitive topics including the investigation of violent crimes (including sexual assault and murder), crime scene photos, the study of blood spatter patterns, and autopsy findings. Content will be presented maturely and is only for the purpose of scientific study. This course counts as an advanced life science credit for graduation. The course fee is $20, and there are no prerequisites.
Life Science
Life Science is a semester-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.5 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course is designed to provide fundamental background information for students interested in a life science career. The information covered will prepare students for future courses and career pathways at GlenOak High School, including Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, the Nursing Program Pathway, and the Health Tech Pathway. This course allows students to exercise their creativity while taking advantage of various forms of available technology, such as online projects, virtual lab activities, internet research, and multimedia presentations to apply learned concepts. The course will conclude with a dissection of a fetal pig to culminate the information learned throughout the semester. This course counts as a life science credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
Medical Terminology CCP
Medical Terminology CCP is a semester-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. This college course, available as a CCP option, introduces students to medical word structure, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, plurals, and abbreviations. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definitions, and pronunciation, which are reinforced by frequent examinations.
Students must complete the required application materials to enroll in CCP courses. This course counts as an advanced life science credit for graduation. There is no course fee. The prerequisite is meeting CCP eligibility requirements.
Physical Science
Physical Science is a year-long course designed for 9th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Integrated Physical Lab Science is an inquiry-based course designed to familiarize students with science processes, skills, and understandings related to a wide range of topics in the physical sciences, including chemistry, physics, weather, and the Universe. During this course, students will learn to identify the basic questions and concepts that guide scientific investigation and to design and conduct investigations. The course content will increase science knowledge and prepare students for district and statewide assessments. This course counts as a physical science credit for graduation. The course fee is $12, and there are no prerequisites.
Physical Science Honors
Physical Science Honors is a year-long course designed for 9th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This honors course is an inquiry-based course designed to familiarize students with science processes, skills, and understandings related to a wide range of topics in the physical sciences, including chemistry, physics, weather, and the universe. During this course, students will learn to identify the basic questions and concepts that guide scientific investigation and to design and conduct investigations. The course content will increase science knowledge and prepare students for future chemistry and physics courses, as well as district and statewide assessments. This course counts as a physical science credit for graduation. The course fee is $12, and there are no prerequisites.
Physics
Physics is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. In this course, students study the mathematical equations that quantify the world we live in. Topics include kinematics (projectile motion), dynamics (forces), circular motion, energy, and momentum. Upon completion, students will be able to use equations to describe how objects move and respond to different stimuli. This course counts as an advanced physical science credit for graduation. The course fee is $12. The prerequisite is Algebra II.
Physics AP
Physics AP is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. In this course, students study the mathematical equations that quantify the world we live in. Topics include kinematics (projectile motion), dynamics (forces), circular motion, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, harmonics, and waves. Upon completion, students will be able to use equations to describe how objects move and respond to different stimuli. This course counts as an advanced physical science credit for graduation. The course fee is $20, plus an exam fee. The prerequisite is Honors Physics.
Physics Honors
Physics Honors is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. In this course, students study the mathematical equations that quantify the world we live in. Topics include kinematics (projectile motion), dynamics (forces), circular motion, energy, and momentum. Upon completion, students will be able to use equations to describe how objects move and respond to different stimuli. This course counts as an advanced physical science credit for graduation. The course fee is $12. The prerequisite is Honors Algebra II.
Social Studies Courses
- World History
- World History Honors
- American History
- American History AP
- American Government
- US Gov & Politics AP
- Holocaust
- Psychology
- Psychology AP
- Sociology
- World War II
- Financial Literacy
World History
World History is a year-long course designed for 9th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course examines world events from 1600 to the present, exploring the impact of the democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to independence movements, and the effects of global interdependence. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. This course counts as a social studies credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
World History Honors
World History Honors is a year-long course designed for 9th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This course examines world events from 1600 to the present, exploring the impact of the democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to independence movements, and the effects of global interdependence. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions.
In addition to the standard curriculum, this honors course places a focus on reading and writing to prepare students for future Advanced Placement classes. This course counts as a social studies credit for graduation. There is no course fee. There are no prerequisites, but it is recommended that students have earned a "B" or higher in 8th grade social studies.
American History
American History is a year-long course designed for 10th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. United States History is an integrated survey course covering American studies from 1877 to the present, with an emphasis on 20th-century events and preparation for the Ohio State Test in American History. Themes studied in this course include the federal republic’s responses to challenges to its national security, the expansion of the rights and roles of its citizens, a study of significant episodes of its past, how these episodes have shaped the nature of the country today, and how past events have prepared it to attend to the challenges of tomorrow and their meaning for today’s citizens. This course counts as a social studies credit for graduation. There is no course fee. The prerequisite is World History.
American History AP
American History AP is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. AP U.S. History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university U.S. history course. In AP U.S. History, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical periods from approximately 1491 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources, developing historical arguments, making historical comparisons, and utilizing reasoning about contextualization, causation, and continuity and change over time. This course counts as a social studies credit for graduation. There is no course fee, but there will be an exam fee. The prerequisite is World History.
American Government
American Government is a year-long course designed for 11th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Students will focus on the origin and structure of our government and how the American people govern themselves at the national, state, and local levels. The course examines how the U.S. has extended rights to different groups throughout history. Students will explore the fundamentals that guide individuals and nations as they make choices about how to use limited resources to satisfy their wants, including financial resources. This course counts as a social studies credit for graduation. There is no course fee. The prerequisite is American History.
US Gov & Politics AP
US Gov & Politics AP is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. This college-level course introduces students to key political ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States. The course examines politically significant concepts and themes, through which students learn to apply disciplinary reasoning, assess the causes and consequences of political events, and interpret data to develop evidence-based arguments. This course counts as a social studies credit for graduation. There is no course fee, but there is an exam fee. The prerequisite is American History.
Holocaust
Holocaust is a semester-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.5 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Introduction to Holocaust examines the events leading up to the Holocaust, Germany during Nazi rule, and the events directly after the camps were liberated. This course counts as a social studies elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
Psychology
Psychology is a semester-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.5 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Introduction to Psychology is an elective course designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and cognition. This course presents an overview of psychological approaches, as well as an in-depth look at the history of the field, key people, significant research studies, human development, and mental illness. It is recommended that successful students have earned a C or higher in previous Social Studies classes. This course counts as a social studies elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
Psychology AP
Psychology AP is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 5.0 grade weight. This Advanced Placement Psychology program offers a college-level preparation course and is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of humans and animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Additionally, students will learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. This is a very fast-paced course with high rigor, and regular attendance is crucial to student success. This course counts as a social studies elective credit for graduation. The course fee is $0, but there is an exam fee. There are no prerequisites.
Sociology
Sociology is a semester-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.5 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Introduction to Sociology examines how individuals behave in groups. Broad topics include family, adolescence, gender, crime, dating, personality development, and personal growth. This course counts as a social studies elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
World War II
World War II is a semester-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.5 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course focuses on one of the world’s greatest conflicts, emphasizing specific battles and turning points of the war, as well as how the war changed the world and its lasting impact on people and their lives. Designed to promote critical thinking skills and constructive interaction among students, the course also aims to impart knowledge on how the United States and the world responded to tyranny and oppression. This understanding is imperative for students to become active and informed citizens in their community and country. This course counts as a social studies elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy is a semester-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.5 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This is a required course for students graduating in 2026 or later. It prepares students to understand financial literacy concepts, helping them become savvy consumers who can avoid scams, make sound financial decisions, and understand different types of insurance and how they protect individuals. The course explains how to create budgets, plan for unexpected expenses, and provides an introduction to investing. This course counts as a financial literacy credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
World Language Courses
- French I
- French II
- French II Honors
- French III Honors
- French IV Honors
- Spanish I
- Spanish II
- Spanish II Honors
- Spanish III Honors
- Spanish IV Honors
- American Sign Language I
- American Sign Language II
- American Sign Language III Honors
French I
French I is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This introductory course is designed for students with little or no previous study in French. The course focuses on the acquisition of speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension skills, with culture being an integral part of the curriculum. In addition to tests, quizzes, and projects, students will be assessed through listening and speaking activities. Class participation and homework are essential parts of this course, with active participation required. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
French II
French II is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course is designed for students to build upon the skills learned in French I but do not plan to pursue language study further. Students expand their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar with an emphasis on the development and refinement of language skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension, with an increased focus on grammatical structures and the culture of the French people and the arts. In addition to written tests and quizzes, students may also be assessed through oral activities. Homework assignments are integral to this course, and active participation is required. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is French I.
French II Honors
French II Honors is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This course is a continuation of the skills learned in French I. Students expand their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar with an emphasis on the development and refinement of language skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension, with an increased focus on grammatical structures and the culture of the French people and the arts. In addition to written tests and quizzes, students may also be assessed through oral activities. Homework assignments are integral to this course, and active participation is required. An increased emphasis will be placed on speaking, reading, and writing in the modes of communication that lead to IB courses. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is French I.
French III Honors
French III Honors is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This intermediate-level language course helps students establish a strong communicative foundation in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through authentic texts, audio, and video. Students develop proficiency in complex functions such as narrating past events, describing future plans, expressing opinions, hypothesizing, and giving advice. The course emphasizes the application of more sophisticated vocabulary. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Honors French II.
French IV Honors
French IV Honors is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This upper-level language course builds upon a strong communicative foundation in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through authentic and varied texts, audio, and video. Students explore global themes and develop proficiency in increasingly complex functions such as predicting, persuading, hypothesizing, synthesizing information, and describing and discussing images. The course emphasizes the acquisition and application of more sophisticated vocabulary. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Honors French III.
Spanish I
Spanish I is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This introductory blended-learning course is for students with little or no previous study of Spanish. Students learn basic vocabulary and grammar, with an emphasis on the development and refinement of language skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension, as well as the various cultures of Spanish-speaking people. Homework assignments are integral to this course, and active participation is required. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
Spanish II
Spanish II is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This blended-learning course is for students who have successfully completed a full-year Spanish I course but do not plan to pursue language study further. Students expand their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, with an emphasis on the development and refinement of language skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension, as well as the various cultures of Spanish-speaking people. Homework assignments are integral to this course, and active participation is required. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Spanish I.
Spanish II Honors
Spanish II Honors is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This blended-learning course is for students who have successfully completed a full-year Spanish I course and wish to pursue language study to level III and beyond. Students expand their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, with an emphasis on the development and refinement of language skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension, as well as the various cultures of Spanish-speaking people. Students practice daily to improve pronunciation and fluency in the target language. Homework assignments are integral to this course, and active participation is required. An increased emphasis will be placed on speaking, reading, and writing in the modes of communication that lead to an advanced course of study. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Spanish I.
Spanish III Honors
Spanish III Honors is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This intermediate-level language course helps students establish a strong communicative foundation in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through authentic texts, audio, and video. Students develop proficiency in complex functions such as narrating past events, describing future plans, expressing opinions, hypothesizing, and giving advice. The course emphasizes the application of more sophisticated vocabulary. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Honors Spanish II.
Spanish IV Honors
Spanish IV Honors is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This upper-level language course builds upon a strong communicative foundation in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through authentic and varied texts, audio, and video. Students explore global themes and develop proficiency in increasingly complex functions such as predicting, persuading, hypothesizing, synthesizing information, and describing and discussing images. The course emphasizes the acquisition and application of more sophisticated vocabulary. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Honors Spanish III.
American Sign Language I
American Sign Language I is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This introductory, blended-learning course is designed for students with little or no previous study of ASL. The course teaches the target language's basic language patterns, vocabulary, and cultural aspects. Students practice daily to improve production and fluency in the target language, engage with technology for formative and summative assessments, and complete traditional (paper/pencil) classroom activities. Student progress is monitored over the modalities of receptive and expressive language. Homework assignments are integral to this course, and active participation is required. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
American Sign Language II
American Sign Language II is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This intermediate, blended-learning course is designed for students who have completed ASL I. The course teaches the target language's intermediate language patterns, vocabulary, and cultural aspects. Students practice daily to improve production and fluency in the target language, engage with technology for formative and summative assessments, and complete traditional (paper/pencil) classroom activities. Student progress is monitored over the modalities of receptive and expressive language. Homework assignments are integral to this course, and active participation is required. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is American Sign Language I.
American Sign Language III Honors
American Sign Language III Honors is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This advanced, blended-learning course is designed for students who have completed ASL I and II. The course teaches the target language's advanced language patterns, vocabulary, and cultural aspects. Students practice daily to improve production and fluency in the target language, engage with technology for formative and summative assessments, and complete traditional (paper/pencil) classroom activities. Student progress is monitored over the modalities of receptive and expressive language. Homework assignments are integral to this course, and active participation is required. This course counts as a world language elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is American Sign Language II.
Special Education Services
- Mathematical Thinking
- Language and Literacy
- English Resource Room (ID)
- Math Resource Room (ID)
- Social Studies Resource Room (ID)
- Science Resource Room (ID)
- English Resource Room (LD)
- Math Resource Room (LD)
- Co-Serve English
- Co-Serve Math
- Transitions I, II & III
Mathematical Thinking
Mathematical Thinking is a semester-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.25 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. The Mathematical Thinking course is designed to provide students with explicit, small group instruction in procedural fluency, conceptual understanding, and application of mathematical concepts. The purpose of the course is to help build the skills necessary to succeed and excel in the math pathways offered in Plain Local. Teachers will use evidence-based strategies to build students’ math fluency, error analysis, understanding of math vocabulary and symbols, and ability to dissect and solve word problems. Regular data analysis identifies students eligible for the course and determination of the course of study. This course counts as an elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and it is offered through Intervention/Special Education Services.
Language and Literacy
Language and Literacy is a semester-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.25 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. The Language and Literacy course is designed to provide students with explicit, small group instruction in foundational reading skills supported by the Science of Reading. The course focuses on activities that build upon and advance students’ skills in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. The purpose of the course is to provide students with the necessary skills to succeed and excel in the English and Language Arts pathways in Plain Local. Regular data analysis identifies students eligible for the course and determines the course of study. This course counts as an elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and it is offered through Intervention/Special Education Services.
English Resource Room (ID)
English Resource Room (ID) is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course follows the same description as the standard English course by grade level, with students accessing the curriculum through a scaffolded approach utilizing Ohio's Learning Standards - Extended. This course counts as an English credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and it is offered through Intervention/Special Education Services.
Math Resource Room (ID)
Math Resource Room (ID) is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course follows the same description as the standard Math course by grade level, with students accessing the curriculum through a scaffolded approach utilizing Ohio's Learning Standards - Extended. This course counts as a Math credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and it is offered through Intervention/Special Education Services.
Social Studies Resource Room (ID)
Social Studies Resource Room (ID) is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course follows the same description as the standard Social Studies course by grade level, with students accessing the curriculum through a scaffolded approach utilizing Ohio's Learning Standards - Extended. This course counts as a Social Studies credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and it is offered through Intervention/Special Education Services.
Science Resource Room (ID)
Science Resource Room (ID) is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course follows the same description as the standard Science course by grade level, with students accessing the curriculum through a scaffolded approach utilizing Ohio's Learning Standards - Extended. This course counts as a Science credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and it is offered through Intervention/Special Education Services.
English Resource Room (LD)
English Resource Room (LD) is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course follows the same description as the standard English course by grade level, with students accessing the curriculum through a scaffolded approach utilizing Ohio's Learning Standards in a small learning environment. This course counts as an English credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and it is offered through Intervention/Special Education Services.
Math Resource Room (LD)
Math Resource Room (LD) is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course follows the same description as the standard Math course by grade level, with students accessing the curriculum through a scaffolded approach utilizing Ohio's Learning Standards in a small learning environment. This course counts as a Math credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and it is offered through Intervention/Special Education Services.
Co-Serve English
Co-Serve English is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course follows the same description as the standard English course by grade level, with students accessing the curriculum through a scaffolded approach utilizing Ohio's Learning Standards in the general education classroom through a co-serve teaching model. This course counts as an English credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and it is offered through Intervention/Special Education Services.
Co-Serve Math
Co-Serve Math is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course follows the same description as the standard Math course by grade level, with students accessing the curriculum through a scaffolded approach utilizing Ohio's Learning Standards in the general education classroom through a co-serve teaching model. This course counts as a Math credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and it is offered through Intervention/Special Education Services.
Transitions I, II & III
Transitions I, II & III are year-long courses designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit each, and carry a 4.0 grade weight. These courses provide specific life skills training and intervention to students in order to prepare for post-secondary goals based on section 5 of the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). These courses count as elective credits for graduation. There is no course fee, and they are offered through Intervention/Special Education Services.
Communications Courses
Creative Writing
Creative Writing is a semester-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.5 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course is designed for students who enjoy writing narratives and poetry. Throughout the semester, students will explore the structure of stories, tips for writing descriptively, writing short stories, studying tone and word choice in poetry, and techniques for writing poetry. This is a writing-intensive class where students will write almost every day. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
Journalistic Writing
Journalistic Writing is a semester-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.5 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course prepares students for careers in media, including newspapers, magazines, and writing for news websites. The course covers news gathering, researching, and interviewing skills to help students structure their writing into logical and readable forms, including news writing, feature writing, sports writing, and commentary. Students will also examine laws and ethics pertaining to the student press and gain an understanding of computerized page design and desktop publishing. This course is ideal for students interested in writing and interviewing others about their community. This course counts as a general elective (English) credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
News Staff
News Staff is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. The primary goal of this course is to produce four issues of the student newspaper, The Eagle, run the news website, and provide content for The Eagle's social media platforms. Students have major leadership responsibilities in the production of the newspaper and website, applying journalism techniques in interviewing, copy revision, page design, desktop publishing, art, photography, newspaper management, advertising, sales, and promotions.
Students will learn to use industry-standard Adobe InDesign and Photoshop and have opportunities to learn WordPress operations. Selling advertisements to support the paper is an important aspect of news staff, and students will be required to sell ads as part of their class assignments. Students may need to attend after-school events or set up after-school interviews. Juniors and seniors may enroll in an honors version, which involves more assignments to further their understanding of journalism and the media.
Successful students in this class are those who enjoy talking to students and staff, writing, and learning about their community and the world around them. This course counts as a general elective credit for graduation. The course fee is $10, and an application is required.
Publication Arts
Publication Arts is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. The primary goal of this course is to produce the GlenOak High School yearbook, known as the Aurum. Students have major responsibilities for the leadership of this publication. They apply journalism techniques in interviewing, copy revision, page design, desktop publishing, photography, caption writing, management, advertising, sales, and promotions.
Students are required to attend after-school events. An important aspect of Publication Arts is selling advertisements to support the yearbook, and students will be required to sell ads as part of their class assignments. Students will undergo a training session teaching them techniques for selling advertising. Juniors and seniors may enroll in an honors version, which involves additional assignments to further their understanding of journalism and the media.
Successful students in this class should be interested in writing, taking pictures, covering school events, feel comfortable interviewing others, and be willing to use/learn computer equipment. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and an application is required.
Speech
Life Skills/Elective Courses
Career Life Planning
Career Life Planning is a semester-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.5 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This survey course focuses on life after high school and career planning. Reading aloud, participation, and oral presentations are required. This course counts as a general elective credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
Healthy Relationships
Healthy Relationships is a semester-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.5 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course is designed to guide students in developing the skills necessary for establishing sound interpersonal relationships. This course counts as a general elective credit for graduation. The course fee is $20, and there are no prerequisites.
Professional Leadership Skills
Professional Leadership Skills is a semester-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 0.5 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This leadership course is designed to develop lifelong leadership skills in students, molding them into positive decision-makers, productive citizens, and leaders in society.
The course is divided into three parts:
- Classroom Learning: Students will study and learn the 15 essential skills that prepare them for life beyond high school, incorporating character development and earning a graduation credit.
- Practical Application: Students will demonstrate their ability to use these essential skills in the community through a mentor program, community service, or work-related activities and evaluations. This aspect helps students earn their Ohio Means Jobs State seal towards a high school diploma.
- Certification: Students will focus on the state-approved Rise Up retail and customer service exams. Passing these exams provides an alternative pathway to graduation.
This course counts as a financial literacy credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
Art Courses
- Art History
- Art Survey I
- Art Survey II
- Ceramics I
- Ceramics II
- Ceramics III
- Ceramics IV
- Enriched Art I
- Enriched Art II
- Enriched Art III Honors
- Studio Art AP
- Sculpting I
- Sculpting II
- Studio Clay
Art History
Art History is a semester-long course available to students in grades 9 through 12, worth 0.5 credit and carrying a 4.0 grade weight. This academic course is designed for students with an interest in the arts, focusing on art appreciation and discussion rather than hands-on studio work. It includes some art production but is primarily structured around learning about and analyzing various art forms. Students wishing to pursue Arts Specialization in the Visual Art Department are required to take this course. The course includes a $10 fee and does not have any prerequisites.
Art Survey I
Art Survey I is a semester-long course available to students in grades 9 through 12, worth 0.5 credit and carrying a 4.0 grade weight. This course is designed for any grade level or experience level and covers the Elements of Art through various media, including drawing, painting, mixed media, and printmaking. It features both large-scale art projects and smaller sketchbook/formative assignments. The course includes a $15 fee and has no prerequisites.
Art Survey II
Art Survey II is a semester-long course available to students in grades 9 through 12, worth 0.5 credit and carrying a 4.0 grade weight. This course serves as an extension of Art Survey I and is designed for students who wish to advance their art skills. Students will build on their knowledge of the Elements of Art and apply them to the Principles of Design using 2D media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media. The course includes a $15 fee and requires a grade of C or higher in Art Survey I as a prerequisite.
Ceramics I
Ceramics I is a semester-long course for students in grades 9 through 12, offering 0.5 credit and a 4.0 grade weight. This course focuses on hand-built ceramics, providing students with a comprehensive learning experience that includes basic hand-building techniques, glazes, firing processes, art criticism, aesthetics, art history, and production. Students are required to achieve a grade of C or higher to advance to the next level. The course includes a $40 fee and has no prerequisites.
Ceramics II
Ceramics II is a semester-long course for students in grades 9 through 12, offering 0.5 credit and a 4.0 grade weight. In this course, students will refine and expand their hand-building and wheel-throwing skills. The curriculum includes exploring a variety of materials and techniques, such as underglaze, high-fire glazing, and contemporary ceramics processes. A grade of C or higher in Ceramics I is required to enroll in Ceramics II. The course includes a $40 fee.
Ceramics III
Ceramics III is a semester-long course for students in grades 10 through 12, offering 0.5 credit and a 4.0 grade weight. This advanced-level course is intended for students with a deep interest in ceramics and 3D art. Students will continue to advance their hand-building and wheel-throwing skills through lessons that allow for personal selection of concepts and projects. The course includes a $40 fee and requires completion of Ceramics II for enrollment.
Ceramics IV
Ceramics IV is a semester-long course for students in grades 10 through 12, offering 0.5 credit and a 4.0 grade weight. This advanced-level course is designed for students with a deep interest in ceramics and 3D art. Students will develop a focus question that drives their investigation in an inquiry-driven environment. In Ceramics IV, students collaborate closely to encourage, critique, and peer-teach one another within a studio setting. A $40 fee is required, and students must have received a C or higher in Ceramics III to enroll.
Enriched Art I
Enriched Art I is a full-year course for students in grades 9 and 10, offering 1 credit and a 4.0 grade weight. Designed for serious art students, this course introduces various media, techniques, and styles. Students will use their sketchbooks as visual journals, incorporating research, writing, and reflections to enhance their understanding and achievement in art. All Enriched Art I students will participate in the annual high school art show and engage in regular summative grade critiques. A $25 fee is required, and students must have a teacher recommendation to enroll.
Enriched Art II
Enriched Art II is a full-year course for students in grades 10 and 11, offering 1 credit and a 4.0 grade weight. Designed for serious art students, this course continues the exploration of various media, techniques, and styles. Students will use their sketchbooks as visual journals, incorporating research, writing, and reflections to deepen their understanding and achievement in art. All Enriched Art II students will participate in the annual high school art show and engage in regular summative grade critiques. A $25 fee is required, and students must have completed Enriched Art I with a C or higher to enroll.
Enriched Art III Honors
Enriched Art III Honors is a full-year course for students in grades 11 and 12, offering 1 credit and a 4.5 grade weight. This course requires a teacher recommendation and an A or B in both Enriched Art I and Enriched Art II. Students will focus on using research to guide their art exploration, with a strong emphasis on research, writing, experimentation, and reflection. They will also have opportunities to participate in various National, State, and Local art competitions and exhibitions. This course is co-seated with the first-year IB Visual Art Course, covering the same curriculum. A $25 fee is required.
Studio Art AP
Studio Art AP is a full-year course for students in grade 12, offering 1 credit and a 5.0 grade weight. It requires a teacher recommendation and an A or B in Enriched Art I, Enriched Art II, and Enriched Art III Honors. This college-level course is intended for disciplined and serious art students aiming to earn college credit through an art portfolio submission. The course begins in the summer before the school year and continues until the final portfolio is submitted to the College Board in May. It emphasizes research, writing, experimentation, and reflection, and includes opportunities to participate in various National, State, and Local art competitions and exhibitions. This course is co-seated with the second year of International Baccalaureate Visual Art and covers the same curriculum. A $30 fee is required.
Sculpting I
Sculpting I is a semester course for students in grades 9-12, offering 0.5 credit and a 4.0 grade weight. This course is designed for students who excel in three-dimensional thinking. It focuses on applying the Elements of Art and Principles of Design in three-dimensional forms, using additive sculpture techniques with mediums such as cardboard, wire, plaster, and more. A $30 fee is required.
Sculpting II
Sculpting II is a semester course for students in grades 9-12, offering 0.5 credit and a 4.0 grade weight. This course is designed as an extension of Sculpting I, allowing students to build upon the skills and knowledge gained previously. It focuses on subtractive sculpture techniques in various media and encourages students to create artwork on a more independent level. A $30 fee is required.
Studio Clay
Studio Clay is a semester course for students in grades 9-12, offering 0.5 credit and a 4.0 grade weight. This course focuses on developing basic hand-building skills in ceramics, including techniques such as pinch pots, coiling, and slab construction. Wheel throwing is not covered due to the class duration. A $40 fee is required. Students must have received a C or higher in Ceramics I to enroll.
Instrumental Music Courses
Jazz I
Jazz I is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Jazz I is an instrumental ensemble comprised of roughly 20 instrumentalists performing on Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drum Set. Students will focus on performing jazz literature written for the traditional jazz "big band" as well as individual jazz improvisation. As these are performing groups, there are extra rehearsals and performances after school. Students not in high school band need teacher permission to enroll. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is enrollment in High School Band.
Jazz II
Jazz II is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course is designed to introduce and explore a varied repertoire of jazz music and teach the fundamentals of performing in a big band setting. Skills that will be learned and developed include advanced rhythmic reading, articulation, improvisation, music listening and critical analysis, as well as soloing techniques. This course also provides unique performance opportunities outside of the traditional concert band setting. Students not enrolled in high school band must have teacher permission. This class requires a student audition. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is enrollment in High School Band.
Band
Band is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course includes both Marching Band (Semester 1) and Concert Band & Symphonic Winds (Semester 2) opportunities. Students participating in band begin marching band preparation in July for performances starting in August and ending in October. In October, students must audition for concert band placement and are then assigned to either the Concert Band or Symphonic Winds for Semester 2. In addition to rehearsals and performances during the school day, students will also have multiple rehearsals and performances after school. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and there are no prerequisites.
Honors Band
Honors Band is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This course includes Honors Marching Band (Semester 1) and Honors Symphonic Winds (Semester 2) opportunities for advanced juniors and seniors. Students participating in the band begin marching band preparation in July for performances starting in August and ending in October. Students must audition for honors placement in September. In addition to rehearsals and performances during the school day, students will also have multiple rehearsals and performances after school, plus additional course requirements. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is an audition.
Concert Orchestra
Concert Orchestra is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This publicly performing ensemble is made up of orchestral stringed instruments. Students in this course pursue musical excellence while continuing to develop individual technique in a large ensemble setting. At least one year of study (private or group) is required for admission. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is at least one year of study (private or group).
String Ensemble
String Ensemble is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This performing ensemble is made up of orchestral string students who have completed the required audition for entrance into a smaller, more select ensemble. Students in this course strive for mastery of individual technique in various ensemble settings and frequently as soloists. Several public performances are given throughout the school year. At least one year of private study and one year of GOHS Concert Orchestra is advised before auditioning. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is at least one year of private study and one year of GlenOak Concert Orchestra before auditioning.
Music Theory & History
Music Theory & History is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course focuses on the study of the structural aspects of music, including the construction of scales, chords, melodies, harmonies, and rhythms, and their application in musical composition. Students enrolling in this course should have a strong interest in music and will benefit from having previous theoretical knowledge. Students enrolling in Music Theory should be in a musical ensemble. This course is only offered to seniors needing Music Theory for Specialization in 2018-2019. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is enrollment in a music ensemble.
Vocal Music Courses
Chorale
Chorale is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Chorale is a talented ensemble of select sophomore, junior and senior mixed voices (soprano, alto, tenor and bass). The Chorale performs at the four major choral department concerts (Fall, Holiday, Choral Symposium and May Show) as well as at various performances by invitation. Additional after school rehearsals and group sectionals are required throughout the year prior to these major performances. The Chorale is the most advanced of the traditional choirs at GlenOak. Thus, a strong concentration is placed on producing beautiful tone quality, consistent intonation, musicality, musicianship and interpretation; that is, bringing the music and text "to life." The repertoire studied is of an advanced level of difficulty. Junior and senior Chorale members may elect to take Chorale as an honors course. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. The course fee is $10, and the prerequisite is an audition.
Concert Choir
Concert Choir is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Concert Choir is a large ensemble made of sophomore, junior and senior mixed voices (soprano, alto, tenor and bass). Members are placed in Concert Choir according to an individual vocal and musical proficiency test. The Concert Choir performs at the four major choral department concerts (Fall, Holiday, Choral Symposium and May Show). Minimal afterschool rehearsals are required throughout the year prior to these major performances. There is a strong concentration placed on leading the members to find joy and success through singing and music as they develop consistent and appropriate tone quality, accuracy of pitches, increased range, centered intonation and part independency in the literature performed. The repertoire studied is of a medium difficulty level. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. The course fee is $10, and the prerequisite is an audition.
Drifters Honors Vocal Jazz
Drifters Honors Vocal Jazz is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. Drifters (Vocal Jazz Ensemble II) is vocal jazz ensemble of talented singers made of 14-18 sophomore, junior and senior mixed voices (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) and are selected by an individual audition. The students in Drifters must also be a member of the Advanced Chorale. In addition to the four major choral department concerts, this ensemble performs for a variety of school and community events as well as at notable vocal jazz festivals and competitions in and out of the state. The Drifters rehearse one day each week after school throughout the year along with supplemental rehearsals leading up to major performances. Students are responsible for purchasing and altering concert attire ($300-$400) as well as travel expenses. The repertoire studied and performed is of an advanced level of difficulty. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is an audition.
Mixed Choir
Mixed Choir is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Mixed Choir is a large ensemble mostly made of freshman mixed voices (soprano, alto, tenor and bass). The Day A and Day B Mixed Choirs perform together as one large ensemble at the four major choral department concerts (Fall, Holiday, Choral Symposium and May Show). Minimal after-school rehearsals are required throughout the year prior to these major performances. The Mixed Choir is the introductory level of the GlenOak choral progam. There is a focus on developing the student's confidence and allowing them to discover joy as a singer. They are encouraged to develop their voice quality, increase their vocal range, learn to become more independant as a singer, and apply basic literacy and musicianship skills to the literature introduced in class. The repertoire studied is of a introductory to a medium level of difficulty.This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. The course fee is $10, and there are no prerequisites.
Notables
Notables is a full-year course designed for 9th and 10th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Notables (Vocal Jazz Ensemble I) is vocal jazz ensemble of talented singers made of 14-18 freshman, and sophomore mixed voices (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) and are selected by an individual audition. The students in Notables must also be a member of the one of the large choirs at GlenOak (Mixed Choir, Concert Choir, Women's Chorus or Chorale). In addition to the four major choral department concerts, this ensemble performs for a variety of school and civic functions as well as at vocal jazz festivals and competitions in and out of the state. The Notables rehearse one day each week after school throughout the year along with supplemental rehearsals leading up to major performances. Students are responsible for purchasing and altering concert attire ($300-$400) as well as travel expenses. The repertoire studied and performed is of a medium to advanced level of difficulty. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. The course has no fee, but an audition is required for enrollment.
Treble Chorus
Treble Chorus is a full-year course designed for 10th through 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Treble Chorus is an ensemble made of sophomore, junior and senior treble voices (soprano, mezzo soprano and alto). Members are placed in Treble Chorus according to an individual vocal and musical proficiency test or by simply signing up for the course. The Treble Chorus performs (typically with the Concert Choir) at the four major choral department concerts (Fall, Holiday, Choral Symposium and May Show). Minimal afterschool rehearsals are required throughout the year prior to these major performances. There is a strong concentration placed on leading the members to find joy, success and confidence through singing as they develop and thier treble voice tone quality, vocal stamina, accuracy of pitches, increased range, approprirate intonation and part independency. The repertoire studied is of a basic to medium difficulty level. The course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. A $10 fee is required, and an audition is required for enrollment.
Women's Chorus
Women's Chorus is a full-year course designed for 10th through 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. Women's Chorus is a select choir made of sophomore, junior and senior treble voices (soprano, mezzo soprano and alto). Members are selected through an individual audition. The Women's Chorus performs at the four major choral department concerts (Fall, Holiday, Choral Symposium and May Show). Additional afterschool rehearsals and group sectionals are required throughout the year prior to these major performances. A strong focus is placed on helping the members to develop beautiful tone quality, increase their range, produce consistent intonation and find JOY through singing and making beautiful music with others. The repertoire studied is of a medium to advanced level of difficulty. The course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. A $10 fee is required, and an audition is required for enrollment.
Dance Courses
Dance I
Dance I is a year-long course designed for 9th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course is designed for students with some formal dance experience and focuses on the study of ballet, tap, and jazz. Classes also include the study of dance history, terminology, nutrition, and fitness. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisite is Middle School Immersion Dance.
Dance II
Dance II is a year-long course designed for 10th to 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Dance Level I. The class focuses on the study of ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, and lyrical dance. Classes also include the study of dance history, terminology, and fitness. In addition to class and rehearsals during the school day, students will have rehearsals and performances after school. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisites are Dance Level I and an audition.
Dance III
Dance III is a year-long course designed for 11th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Dance Level 2. The class focuses on the intermediate study of ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, and lyrical dance. Classes also include the study of dance history, terminology, fitness, dance-related injuries, and choreography. In addition to class and rehearsals during the school day, students are required to attend extra rehearsals and performances after school. Summer dance study is highly encouraged. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisites are Dance Level II and an audition.
Dance III Honors
Dance III Honors is a year-long course designed for 11th and 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This course includes the same curriculum as Dance Level 3 with additional requirements:
- Must be a junior or senior.
- Participation in all dance performances, including the fall ballet and high school musical.
- Must attend and critique two collegiate or professional dance performances.
- Must attend summer dance classes at GlenOak or audition for and attend an approved professional summer program.
The class focuses on the intermediate study of ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, and lyrical dance, including dance history, terminology, fitness, dance-related injuries, and choreography. Attendance at extra rehearsals and performances is required. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisites are Dance Level II and an audition.
Dance IV
Dance IV is a year-long course designed for 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.0 grade weight. This class focuses on the intermediate/advanced study of ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, and lyrical dance. Classes also include the study of dance history, terminology, choreography, fitness, and dance-related injuries. In addition to class and rehearsals during the school day, students are required to attend extra rehearsals and performances after school. Attendance at extra rehearsals is required, and summer dance study is highly encouraged. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisites are Dance Level III and an audition.
Dance IV Honors
Dance IV Honors is a year-long course designed for 12th-grade students, worth 1 credit, and carries a 4.5 grade weight. This class includes the same curriculum as Dance Level 4 with additional requirements:
- Must be a senior.
- Participation in all performances, including the fall ballet and high school musical.
- Must attend and critique three collegiate or professional performances.
- Must complete a three-page research paper on a dance-based topic.
- Must participate in summer dance classes at GlenOak or audition for and attend an approved professional summer dance camp.
The class focuses on the intermediate/advanced study of ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, and lyrical dance, including dance history, terminology, choreography, fitness, and dance-related injuries. Attendance at extra rehearsals and performances is required. This course counts as a fine art credit for graduation. There is no course fee, and the prerequisites are Dance Level 3 and an audition.
International Baccalaureate Courses
- IB English A LAL SL 1&2
- IB English A LAL HL 1&2
- IB Mathematics: Analysis SL 1&2
- IB Mathematics: Analysis HL 1&2
- IB Mathematics: Appl SL 1&2
- IB French B SL 1&2
- IB French B HL 1&2
- IB French Ab Initio 1 & 2
- IB Spanish B SL 1&2
- IB Spanish B HL 1&2
- IB Spanish B Ab Initio 1&2
- IB Global Politics SL 1&2
- IB Global Politics HL 1&2
- IB Psychology SL 1&2
- IB Biology SL 1&2
- IB Biology HL 1&2
- IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL 1&2
- IB Environmental Systems and Societies HL 1&2
- IB Music HL 1&2
- IB Music SL 1&2
- IB Visual Arts SL 1&2
- IB Visual Arts HL 1&2
- IB Core: Theory of Knowledge 1
- IB Core: Theory of Knowledge 2
IB English A LAL SL 1&2
IB English A LAL SL 1&2 is a two-year course for students in grades 11 and 12, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight. This course combines the study of language, literary devices, rhetoric, and literary content with the analysis of non-literary texts, including photography, advertisements, art, and documentaries. Students will develop skills to critically analyze global literary works and various non-literary texts, focusing on areas such as readers, writers, texts; time and space; and intertextuality. The course is accelerated, requiring students to read and analyze more texts than in standard courses. An exam fee is required. Prerequisites include Honors English II or an "A" in English II and an IB Programme Application.
IB English A LAL HL 1&2
IB English A LAL HL 1&2 is a two-year course for students in grades 11 and 12, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight. This course provides an in-depth study of language, literary devices, rhetoric, literary content, and literary analysis, as well as an analysis of non-literary texts, including photography, advertisements, art, and documentaries. Students will develop skills to critically engage with global literary works and various non-literary texts, focusing on areas such as readers, writers, texts; time and space; and intertextuality. The course is accelerated, requiring students to read and analyze more texts than in standard courses. An exam fee is required. Prerequisites include Honors English II or an "A" in English II and an IB Programme Application.
IB Mathematics: Analysis SL 1&2
IB Mathematics: Analysis SL 1&2 is a two-year course for students in grades 11 and 12, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight. Designed for students with a strong foundation in mathematics, this course covers advanced topics including Number and Algebra, Functions, Geometry and Trigonometry, Vectors, Statistics and Probability, and Calculus (both differential and integral). It aims to apply mathematical techniques to solve realistic problems and prepares students for future studies in fields such as chemistry, economics, psychology, and business administration. Students should be adept at manipulating algebraic expressions and recognizing patterns. An exam fee is required. Prerequisites include Honors Algebra II and an IB Programme Application.
IB Mathematics: Analysis HL 1&2
IB Mathematics: Analysis HL 1&2 is a full-year course for 12th graders, offering 1 credit and a 5.0 grade weight. This advanced course is designed for students with a strong background in mathematics, ideal for those pursuing university studies in mathematics, engineering, physics, or technology, or for those with a deep passion for mathematics. It focuses on solving problems in various meaningful contexts and emphasizes constructing, communicating, and justifying mathematical arguments. Core topics include Number and Algebra, Functions, Geometry and Trigonometry, Vectors, Statistics and Probability, and Calculus (both differential and integral), with each covered at a deeper level than in Standard Level. An exam fee is required. Prerequisites include Honors Pre-Calculus and an IB Programme Application.
IB Mathematics: Appl SL 1&2
IB Mathematics: Appl SL 1&2 is a full-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight. This course, taught over two years, emphasizes the role of mathematics and technology in a data-rich world, focusing on applications and mathematical modeling. It covers traditional pre-university topics like calculus and statistics, providing a strong foundation in understanding mathematics in context. An exam fee is required. Prerequisites include Honors Geometry or an "A" in Geometry and an IB Programme Application.
IB French B SL 1&2
IB French B SL 1&2 is a full-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight.
Year 1: This intermediate level course focuses on developing a strong communicative foundation in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students engage with authentic texts, audio, and video to build proficiency in complex functions such as narrating past events, describing future plans, expressing opinions, hypothesizing, and giving advice. Emphasis is placed on the application of more sophisticated vocabulary.
Year 2: Students continue to build on their communicative skills and explore global themes. They develop proficiency in complex functions such as predicting, persuading, hypothesizing, synthesizing information, and discussing images. The course further emphasizes the acquisition and application of advanced vocabulary. Instruction is primarily conducted in the target language.
An exam fee is required. Prerequisites include Honors French II and an IB Programme Application.
IB French B HL 1&2
IB French B HL 1&2 is a full-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight.
Year 1: This upper-level course builds on a strong foundation in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through diverse and authentic texts, audio, and video. Students explore global themes and develop proficiency in complex functions such as predicting, persuading, hypothesizing, synthesizing information, and discussing images. Emphasis is placed on acquiring and applying sophisticated vocabulary.
Year 2: Building on prior skills, this course aims to develop fluency in both written and spoken communication. Students write in various text types and read more complex texts for comprehension and literary analysis. The course includes authentic texts and media with a global perspective and is conducted largely in French. Students refine their use of register, diction, and intonation.
An exam fee is required. Prerequisites include Honors French III and an IB Programme Application.
IB French Ab Initio 1 & 2
IB French Ab Initio 1 & 2 is a full-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight.
Year 1: Students will develop intermediate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening over the course of two years. The course is tailored to students' interests, needs, and social contexts, incorporating a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures.
Year 2: Students will further enhance their ability to express themselves in the target language, discussing a wide range of themes in major tenses (present, past, and future). Classes are conducted primarily in French.
An exam fee is required. An IB Programme Application is also required.
IB Spanish B SL 1&2
IB Spanish B SL 1 & 2 is a full-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight.
Year 1: This intermediate-level course focuses on building a strong foundation in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through authentic texts, audio, and video. Students develop skills in narrating past events, describing future plans, expressing opinions, hypothesizing, and giving advice, with an emphasis on sophisticated vocabulary.
Year 2: Students continue to strengthen their communicative skills and explore global themes. They advance in predicting, persuading, hypothesizing, synthesizing information, and discussing images. The course emphasizes both acquisition and application of complex vocabulary. Classes are conducted primarily in Spanish.
An exam fee is required. An IB Programme Application is also required.
IB Spanish B HL 1&2
IB Spanish B HL 1 & 2 is a full-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight.
Year 1: This upper-level course builds upon a strong foundation in reading, writing, listening, and speaking using authentic and varied texts, audio, and video. Students explore global themes and develop proficiency in complex functions such as predicting, persuading, hypothesizing, synthesizing information, and discussing images. Emphasis is placed on sophisticated vocabulary.
Year 2: Students focus on achieving fluency in written and spoken communication. They write various text types and engage with more complex, extensive texts for comprehension and literary analysis. The course uses authentic texts and media with a global perspective, conducted largely in Spanish. Students refine their use of register, diction, and intonation.
An exam fee is required. An IB Programme Application is also required.
IB Spanish B Ab Initio 1&2
IB Spanish B Ab Initio 1 & 2 is a full-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight.
Year 1: Students achieve an intermediate level of proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening over two years. The course is tailored to students' interests, needs, and social contexts, integrating a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures.
Year 2: Students expand their expression across various themes and tenses (present, past, and future). Classes are conducted primarily in Spanish.
An exam fee is required, and an IB Programme Application is also required.
IB Global Politics SL 1&2
IB Global Politics SL 1&2 is a full-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight.
Global Politics SL explores contemporary political issues through a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating social sciences and humanities. The course emphasizes critical engagement with diverse perspectives on global challenges, aiming to develop students as active global citizens.
Core Themes: People, Power, and Politics
Main Units: Foundations, Human Rights, Development, Peace and Conflict
An exam fee is required, and an IB Programme Application is also required. This course meets the Social Studies Government requirement.
IB Global Politics HL 1&2
IB Global Politics HL 1&2 is a full-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight.
Global Politics HL offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary political issues through a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating social sciences and humanities. The course aims to develop students' ability to critically engage with complex political issues, fostering awareness as active global citizens.
Core Theme: People, Power, and Politics
Main Units: Foundations, Human Rights, Development, Peace and Conflict
An exam fee is required, and an IB Programme Application is also required. This course meets the Social Studies Government requirement.
IB Psychology SL 1&2
IB Psychology SL 1 & 2 is a full-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight.
Psychology SL provides a comprehensive examination of human thinking and behavior. The course focuses on understanding the biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences on behavior, with an emphasis on ethical practices and diverse research methods.
Course Aims:
- Develop awareness of research applications in understanding human behavior.
- Explore ethical practices in psychological inquiry.
- Apply diverse methods and explanations of behavior.
- Foster critical-thinking, research, and intercultural understanding skills.
. This course meets the Social Studies elective requirement and offers a more in-depth scientific and statistical research focus compared to Advanced Placement Psychology. An exam fee is required, and an IB Programme Application is also required.
IB Biology SL 1&2
IB Biology SL 1 & 2 is a full-year, two-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight.
The course explores four main themes: unity and diversity, form and function, interaction and interdependence, and continuity and change. Students will study cell biology, molecular biology, genetics and inheritance, cell energy, and evolution and diversity.
Course Highlights:
- Detailed exploration of biological concepts and processes.
- In-depth study of themes such as cell biology and genetics.
- Emphasis on understanding the interconnectedness of biological systems.
This course meets the Science (Life, Advanced) requirement and is recommended for students who have completed Honors Biology or have an "A" in Biology. An exam fee is required, and an IB Programme Application is also required.
IB Biology HL 1&2
IB Biology HL 1 & 2 is a full-year, two-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight.
This course is designed for students aiming to pursue careers in healthcare or life sciences, providing a rigorous and inquiry-based exploration of biology.
Course Overview:
- Year 1: Topics include cell biology, molecular biology, genetics and inheritance, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. Students also engage in a Collaborative Science Project with Physics students to address global issues.
- Year 2: Topics cover evolution and diversity, plant biology, and human physiology.
Course Highlights:
- In-depth study with a focus on scientific inquiry and problem-solving.
- Collaborative project to understand science’s role in global challenges.
This course meets the Science (Life, Advanced) requirement and is recommended for students who have completed Honors Biology or have an "A" in Biology. An exam fee is required, and an IB Programme Application is also required.
IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL 1&2
IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL 1 & 2 is a full-year, two-year course for 11th and 12th graders, offering 2 credits and a 5.0 grade weight.
This interdisciplinary course is ideal for students interested in contemporary environmental issues and sustainability, fulfilling either the group 3 or group 4 IB requirement.
Course Overview:
- Concepts: Perspectives, systems, and sustainability.
- Topics: Foundations, ecology, biodiversity and conservation, water, land, atmosphere and climate change, natural resources, human populations, and urban systems.
Course Highlights:
- Focus on understanding environmental systems and their impact on global issues.
- Includes a comprehensive study of ecological and human factors affecting the environment.
. This course meets the Science (Advanced) requirement and is recommended for students who have completed Honors Biology or have an "A" in any high school science course. An exam fee is required, and an IB Application is required.
IB Environmental Systems and Societies HL 1&2
IB Environmental Systems and Societies HL 1 & 2 is a two-year course intended for students in grades 11 and 12, carrying a weight of 5.0. This course is designed for those interested in 21st-century environmental and contemporary issues. It is an interdisciplinary course that fulfills either the group 3 or group 4 IB requirement. The curriculum focuses on three primary concepts: perspectives, systems, and sustainability. Topics covered include foundation, ecology, biodiversity and conservation, water, land, atmosphere and climate change, natural resources, and human populations and urban systems. The Higher Level (HL) course additionally includes environmental law, environmental and ecological economics, and environmental ethics. The course requires an exam fee. It falls under the Science (Advanced) graduation requirement category and has prerequisites of Honors Biology or an "A" in any high school science course, along with an IB Application.
IB Music HL 1&2
IB Music HL 1 & 2 is a year-long course for students in grade 11, with a weight of 5.0. This course focuses primarily on Music Theory, History, and the study of World Music. Through in-depth analysis of representative works and the study of various genres and styles from around the world, students will gain a deeper understanding of music and enhance their musical skills. The curriculum includes coursework in historical surveys, theory, ear training, and musical investigation across diverse genres. At the end of the first year, students will choose a personal emphasis in solo performance, group performance, or composition. An exam fee is required. This course falls under the Fine Art graduation requirement category and requires enrollment in a music ensemble, along with an IB Application.
IB Music SL 1&2
IB Visual Arts SL 1&2
IB Visual Arts SL 1 & 2 is a two-year course designed for students in grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 5.0. This course combines the study of visual arts in context, visual arts methods, and communicating visual arts. Students will explore the core syllabus through theoretical practice, art-making, and curatorial practice, and will maintain a visual arts journal to document their development. SL students will engage in at least two art-making forms and conduct research using primary and secondary sources. It is highly recommended that students also enroll in either IB English A: Language and Literature or AP English Language and Composition, as skills in researching scholarly articles, incorporating evidence, and citing sources in APA format are important. An exam fee is required. This course fulfills the Fine Art graduation requirement and requires completion of Enriched Art II with a grade of B or higher, along with an IB Application.
IB Visual Arts HL 1&2
IB Visual Arts HL 1 & 2 is a two-year course designed for students in grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 5.0. This course integrates the study of visual arts in context, visual arts methods, and communicating visual arts. Students will explore the core syllabus through theoretical practice, art-making, and curatorial practice, and will maintain a visual arts journal to document their development. HL students will engage in at least three art-making forms and conduct research using both primary and secondary sources. It is highly recommended that students also enroll in either IB English A: Language and Literature or AP English Language and Composition to develop skills in researching scholarly articles, incorporating evidence in writing, and citing sources in APA format. An exam fee is required. This course fulfills the Fine Art graduation requirement and requires completion of Enriched Art II with a grade of B or higher, along with an IB Application.
IB Core: Theory of Knowledge 1
IB Core: Theory of Knowledge 1 is a one-year course designed for students in grade 11, with a weight of 5.0. This course is required for all full IB Diploma Programme students. Additionally, any student taking at least one other IB course may enroll in the IB Core. The course is part of a two-year consecutive program comprising three distinct yet interconnected components: the Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity Activity Service (CAS). Students will begin each component during the first year of the course.
IB Core: Theory of Knowledge 2
IB Core: Theory of Knowledge 2 is a one-year course designed for students in grade 12, with a weight of 5.0. This course is required for all full IB Diploma Programme students. Additionally, any student taking at least one other IB course may enroll in the IB Core. This course continues from the first year and is part of a two-year consecutive program comprising three distinct yet interconnected components: the Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity Activity Service (CAS). Students will complete each component during the second year of the course.
Career and Technical Education
- Foundations of Construction Tech
- Intro to Engineering
- Intro to Horticulture
- Intro to Light & Sound
- Intro to Music Production/Guitar I/II
- Intro to Animation and Graphic Design
- Intro to Photography
- Intro to Sports Medicine
- Intro to Teaching Foundation
- Intro to Video Production
- Intro to Robotics
- Intro to Robotics II
- Intro to Health Fields
- Drama I
- Performing Arts Drama Primer
- Business Foundations
- Advancement to Nursing
- Animation and Graphic Design
- Automotive Technologies
- Business Marketing
- Business Finance
- Commercial Photography
- Construction Trades
- Cosmetology
- Emergency Fire Services
- Engineering
- Sports Medicine
- Horticulture
- Job Training Coordination
- Light & Sound Technologies
- Music Production
- STEM Engineering
- STEM Tech
- Teacher Pathways
- Theatre Arts
- Video Production
Foundations of Construction Tech
Foundations of Construction Tech is a semester-long course for grades 9 and 10, with a weight of 4.0. This course introduces students to multiple facets of the construction industry. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective (Technology) graduation requirement. There is no course fee required. No prerequisites are needed.
Intro to Engineering
Intro to Engineering is a semester-long course for grades 9 and 10, with a weight of 4.0. The course aims to provide a broad overview of engineering principles, problem-solving methodologies, and hands-on experiences to ignite interest and prepare students for further study or careers in engineering. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective (Technology) graduation requirement. There is no course fee required. No prerequisites are needed.
Intro to Horticulture
Intro to Horticulture is a semester-long course for grades 9-10, with a weight of 4.0. This course focuses on developing a foundational understanding of producing and marketing horticultural plants and products. Students will apply principles and practices related to plant physiology, taxonomy, anatomy, nutrients, and plant health, with an emphasis on plant diversity and uses. Environmental aspects such as irrigation, soil, and pest management will also be studied and applied. Projects and activities will help students learn about green industry careers, and develop communication, leadership, and business management skills. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to engage with the National FFA Organization, holding state membership and participating in career development events (CDE) and supervised agricultural experiences (SAE), targeting specific interests in the green industry.
Junior Year Courses:
- 2 Credits: Greenhouse and Nursery Management, Business Management for Agricultural and Environmental Systems
Senior Year Courses:
- 3 Credits: Plant and Horticultural Science, Floral Design and Marketing, Agricultural and Environmental Systems Capstone
There is no course fee required. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective graduation requirement. No prerequisites are needed.
Intro to Light & Sound
Intro to Light & Sound is a semester-long course for grades 9-10, with a weight of 4.0. This introductory course in the Performing Arts pathway explores how music, dance, and theatre disciplines intersect to create a production. Students will compare and contrast different genres, social contexts, and cultural aspects of dance, music, and theatre from early Greek times to the present day. The course also covers the role of stagecraft, including new and emerging technology.
There is no course fee required. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective (Fine Art) graduation requirement. No prerequisites are needed.
Intro to Music Production/Guitar I/II
Intro to Music Production/Guitar I/II is a semester-long course for grades 9-10, with a weight of 4.0. In this course, students compose music and perform in groups. They practice sight reading music, blending and balancing ensemble instrumental and/or vocal performances, and responding to cues with an understanding of stage presence and choreography. Students will also score an original musical piece using notation and sequencing software. The course aims to strengthen talent and self-confidence through practice, social interaction, self/peer critique, and performance.
There is no course fee required. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective (Fine Art) graduation requirement. No prerequisites are needed.
Intro to Animation and Graphic Design
Intro to Animation and Graphic Design is a semester-long course for grades 9-10, with a weight of 4.0. The course provides a broad overview of graphic design principles and beginning animation principles. It includes hands-on design experiences to introduce and prepare students for further study or careers in design-based technology fields.
There is no course fee required. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective graduation requirement. No prerequisites are needed.
Intro to Photography
Intro to Photography is a semester-long course for grades 9-10, with a weight of 4.0. The course aims to develop students' skills in photography and foster a personal artistic vision. Students will explore both digital and black-and-white photographic techniques, as well as post-production practices. They will learn to recognize successful photographs, sequence images meaningfully, and express themselves through their work. Additionally, students will critique photographs within the context of art and participate in discussions about photography, journalism, commercial images, and the visual arts.
There is no course fee required. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective graduation requirement. No prerequisites are needed.
Intro to Sports Medicine
Intro to Sports Medicine is a semester-long course for grades 9-10, with a weight of 4.0. This course provides a general overview of athletic training and sports medicine, including its history and scope of practice. Students will learn about injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency injury management, and administrative functions. The course aims to help students understand the role of sports medicine and associated disciplines within the physically active community. Please note that students enrolled in this class will not provide patient care.
There is no course fee required. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective graduation requirement. No prerequisites are needed.
Intro to Teaching Foundation
Intro to Teaching Foundation is a semester-long course for grades 9-10, with a weight of 4.0. This project-based course focuses on developing communication skills, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. Students will explore various career fields related to teaching and coaching, as well as other professions that involve working with people, such as counseling, social work, speech pathology, and child care. The course aims to enhance students' ability to act responsibly and productively, synthesize knowledge from multiple sources, work cooperatively, and make informed decisions.
There is no course fee required. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective graduation requirement. No prerequisites are needed.
Intro to Video Production
Intro to Video Production is a semester-long course for grades 9-10, with a weight of 4.0. This project-based learning environment introduces students to the fundamentals of creating short films, editing video content, and visualizing a production. Students will produce music videos, short documentaries, and a stop-motion film, utilizing GlenOak's video technology to create, innovate, and inspire.
There is no course fee required. It fulfills the Career Technical Elective and Fine Art graduation requirements. No prerequisites are needed.
Intro to Robotics
Intro to Robotics is a semester-long course for grades 9-10, with a weight of 4.0. This introductory course provides a foundational look at basic computer science, electronics, and physical computing, which are essential for understanding robotics. Students will use an open-source Arduino microcontroller to bridge the gap between computer science and the physical world, gaining hands-on experience in basic programming and electronics while exploring the impactful field of robotics.
There is no course fee required. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective and Fine Art graduation requirements. No prerequisites are needed.
Intro to Robotics II
Intro to Robotics II is a semester-long course for grades 9-10, with a weight of 4.0. This advanced course builds upon the concepts introduced in the Intro to Robotics course. Students who have achieved a grade of C or better in the introductory course will deepen their understanding of computer science and electronics. The class emphasizes advanced topics such as computer science, electrical engineering, original design, rapid manufacturing, and professional documentation. Students will also begin using Processing for an introduction to controlling computer graphics with external devices.
There is no course fee required. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective and Financial Literacy graduation requirements. No additional prerequisites are needed beyond a C or better in Intro to Robotics.
Intro to Health Fields
Intro to Health Fields is a semester-long course designed for students in grades 9 and 10, offering 0.5 credits and a weight of 4.0. The course aims to provide students with an exploration of various areas and environments within the healthcare industry. Through experiential learning and work-based opportunities, students gain insights into different healthcare fields and settings. This course is offered as a Career and Technical Elective and does not require any prerequisites. There is no fee associated with this course.
Drama I
Drama I is an all-year course for grades 9-12, with a weight of 4.0. This course explores theater as a form of self-expression and a voice for different cultures. Students will study theater terminology, spaces, and various media including radio and film. The course also emphasizes global awareness and 21st-century skills related to the theater arts.
There is no course fee required. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective graduation requirement. A Career-Tech Application is required for enrollment.
Performing Arts Drama Primer
Performing Arts Drama Primer is an all-year course for grades 1-9, with a weight of 4.0. In this course, students explore how music, dance, and theater disciplines intersect to create a production. They compare and contrast different genres, social contexts, and cultural aspects of these arts from early Greek times to the present day. Additionally, students learn about stagecraft and emerging technologies.
There is no course fee required. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective and Fine Art graduation requirements. A Career-Tech Application is required for enrollment.
Business Foundations
Business Foundations is an all-year course for grades 9-10, with a weight of 4.0. This course is recommended as the first step in the Business and Administrative Services, Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Marketing Career Field pathways. Students will develop foundational professional skills and explore fundamental business activities and concepts. It also includes introductory learning outcomes from each of these four related pathways.
Course fees are, $20 Business Foundations, $20 Financial Accounting, $20 Strategic Entrepreneurship. Career tech application required.
Advancement to Nursing
Advancement to Nursing is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0. The program aims to provide junior and senior students with comprehensive career and technical education in healthcare through hands-on learning and work-based opportunities. Students prepare for the National Patient Care Technician Certification Exam, with options for EKG, phlebotomy, and certified nursing assistant certifications.
The Junior Pathway prepares students to apply psychomotor nursing skills to assist individuals with basic needs. Students learn to implement interventions based on a nursing assistant care plan, measure vital signs, and emphasize infection prevention, universal precautions, and proper patient identification. They also increase their knowledge of health and wellness, including fitness, injury prevention, and nutrition. Observational opportunities and documentation of patient conditions are included.
The Senior Pathway focuses on advanced nursing skills, including establishing treatment plans and providing primary care. Topics covered include pharmacology, phlebotomy, mental health nursing, and acute care. Students develop patient health assessments using diagnostic techniques, synthesize health history and observations, and learn legal and ethical principles. Emphasis is placed on constructing medical terminology and building a medical vocabulary.
Junior Courses:
- Patient Centered Care
- Nutrition and Wellness
Senior Courses:
- Patient Centered Care & Diagnostics
- Medical Terminology
- Nursing Capstone
Optional college credit coursework is available, including CTAG- Medical Terminology and OSHA 10-hour Course, as well as CCP- Aultman College Nurs 107 Professional Role.
The course fee is $125 for the junior year and $50 for the senior year. Career-Tech application is required.
Animation and Graphic Design
Animation and Graphic Design is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0.
Junior Year Courses (2 Credits):
- Multimedia Image Management
- Design Techniques
This program is designed for students interested in graphic design, animation, visualization, and modeling. It focuses on developing skills in digital composition, typography, color theory, imaging, editing, and both 2D and 3D animation. Students will create, edit, and render characters, scenes, or objects, and design and produce multimedia presentations that integrate images, video, and audio to deliver a message.
Senior Year Courses (3 Credits):
- Digital Graphics
- Animation
- Animation Capstone
The senior year continues the program, further developing skills in digital composition, typography, color theory, imaging, editing, and 2D and 3D animation. Students will continue to create, edit, and render characters, scenes, or objects, and design multimedia presentations using images, video, and audio resources.
The course fee is $60 for the junior year and $22 for the senior year. Career-Tech application is required.
Automotive Technologies
Automotive Technologies is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0. The objective of this course is to prepare students for entry-level employment and certification, including student and entry-level ASE certifications. By the end of the course, students should have a basic knowledge of the automotive industry, including automotive culture and history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service information, fasteners, professional responsibilities, and automotive maintenance.
The course fee is $55 for both the junior and senior years. Career-Tech application is required.
Business Marketing
Business Marketing is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0.
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Subject Code: 141000
Business Foundations is the recommended first course in the Business and Administrative Services, Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Marketing Career Field pathways. Learners will develop foundational professional skills, in addition to exploring fundamental business activities and concepts. This course also includes introductory learning outcomes from each of the four related pathways. -
Subject Code: 144000
Marketing Principles is the recommended second course in the Marketing pathway. Learners will develop fundamental skills and knowledge of marketing functions, including marketing communications, marketing research, pricing, selling, and branding. This course also includes learning outcomes in product and service development and social media communications. -
Subject Code: 144030
Professional and Technical Sales will explore sales processes and techniques used in a business-to-business environment. Learners will develop knowledge and skills to develop and maintain positive business relationships, in addition to negotiating and adjusting prices and sales terms. This course also includes learning outcomes in marketing and business communications, including marketing research, information management, and social media communications. -
Subject Code: 141025
Management Principles explores how businesses plan, organize, and lead functions of management to direct staff towards goal achievement. Learners will develop knowledge and skills in relationship management, business governance, change and project management. This course also includes competencies in strategic planning and data and information management to promote problem-solving and decision-making skills. -
Subject Code: 141030
Strategic Entrepreneurship explores how individuals use innovation to generate ideas for new products and services, evaluate the feasibility of business ideas, and develop a strategy for commercialization. Learners will develop knowledge and skills to select target markets, profile target customers, define a business mission, and develop a business plan. This course also includes learning outcomes in financial analysis and evaluation.
The course fees are $20 for Business Foundations, $20 for Marketing Principles, and $20 for Strategic Entrepreneurship. Career-Tech application is required.
Business Finance
Business Finance is an all-year course for grades 10, 11, and 12, with a weight of 4.1.
Students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills in business administration by examining business activities, processes, and forms of business ownership. They will acquire an understanding of economic principles such as supply and demand, division of labor, and competition. Students will identify current trends, issues, and conditions impacting business and determine the impact of the global environment on business operations. Innovation, technology, leadership, and communications will also be addressed.
Key areas include:
- Financial analysis, financial reporting, and corporate investments.
- Predicting corporate performance and profitable investments using financial statements, ratio analysis, and other financial techniques.
- Calculating cash needs using the time value of money and tracking, recording, and summarizing business financial transactions.
- Compliance, internal controls, business governance, and personal financial management.
- Planning, actualizing, and running a small business, including defining the business mission, developing vision, goals, and objectives, creating a business plan, developing a budget, and recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and managing employees.
- Examining legal and ethical issues associated with management, as well as management functions, levels, and types.
Junior Year Classes:
- 2 Credits
- Business Foundations
- Financial Accounting
Senior Year Classes:
- 3 Credits
- Corporate Finance
- Strategic Entrepreneurship
- Finance Capstone
Course fees are $20 for Business Foundations, $20 for Financial Accounting, and $20 for Strategic Entrepreneurship. Career-Tech application is required.
Commercial Photography
Commercial Photography is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0.
This program is designed for students pursuing careers in photography or a related field. Students will learn skills in design, composition, traditional and digital photography, basic lighting, and image manipulation and editing programs. They are required to assist with photographic duties for the yearbook, news staff, and district publications.
Key areas include:
- Advancing digital photographic knowledge and skills using camera raw files with a focus on commercial use and production software.
- Emphasizing creative expression and client communications to increase marketability of the product.
- Assisting with photographic duties for the yearbook, news staff, and district publications.
Junior Year Courses:
- 2 Credits
- Photographic Composition
- Photographic Production
Senior Year Courses:
- 3 Credits
- Business of Arts & Communications
- Digital Image Editing
- Photo Capstone
Course fees are $100 for the Junior Year and $100 for the Senior Year. Career-Tech application is required, and students must meet minimum CCP eligibility.
Construction Trades
Construction Trades is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0.
This program provides comprehensive training in construction technology and trades, including basic safety, carpentry, masonry, and structural systems. Students will gain practical skills and knowledge essential for various construction-related careers.
Course Breakdown:
Construction Technology
- Subject Code: 178000
- Students will learn basic safety principles (10-hr OSHA), construction math, hand and power tool use, blueprint reading, material handling, and communication and employability skills.
- Emphasis is placed on safe and green construction practices.
Carpentry & Masonry
- Subject Code: 178001
- This course introduces materials, methods, and equipment used in carpentry and masonry.
- Students will learn to organize project work, interpret plans, and perform basic carpentry and masonry tasks, including concrete applications.
- Topics include current advancements, safety, applicable code requirements, and correct practices.
Structural Systems
- Subject Code: 178003
- Students will learn techniques for layout and framing of walls and ceilings, door and window openings, and roof and stair framing.
- Instruction includes site and personal safety, material properties, design procedures, and code requirements.
Structural Coverings & Finishes
- Subject Code: 178004
- This course covers interior and exterior finish work, including material selection, installation of thermal and moisture protection, drywall, trim-joinery, and various coverings and finishes.
- Emphasis is on safe material handling, personal safety, accident prevention, and hazard mitigation.
Course fees are $85 for the Junior Year and $60 for the Senior Year. Career-Tech application is required.
Cosmetology
Cosmetology is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, carrying a weight of 4.0. This comprehensive two-year program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, providing students with a solid foundation in various beauty services. Students receive hands-on training in hair styling, chemical texture services, hair coloring, skincare, nail care, artificial nail enhancements, and eyelash applications. They practice these skills in a salon setting, working on partners, mannequins, or community members, and gain further industry experience through internships with licensed professionals.
Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology licensing examination. The course fees are $250 for the Junior Year and $180 for the Senior Year. A Career-Tech application is required for enrollment.
Emergency Fire Services
Emergency Fire Services is an all-year course designed for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0. This two-year program provides students with essential knowledge and skills in both Emergency Medical Services and Fire Services, preparing them for careers in these fields.
Throughout the program, students can earn several certifications, including CPR, Stop The Bleed, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, and Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC). Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn up to 18 college credits through Stark State College.
The course fees are $78 for both the Junior and Senior Years. Enrollment requires a Career-Tech application.
Engineering
Engineering is an all-year course offered for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0. This program is designed to provide students with a robust foundation in engineering and hands-on experience, preparing them for further education at colleges or technical institutes.
In the Junior Year, the focus is on college preparation, utilizing math and science to design and construct models, and includes taking Honors Physics. The Senior Year shifts towards career preparation, featuring projects such as creating circuits and working on larger-scale items, and includes AP Physics. The program covers areas such as Mechanical Engineering, DC Electronics, and Design Engineering.
The course fees are $125 for both the Junior and Senior Years, and a Career-Tech application is required for enrollment.
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, carrying a weight of 4.0. This program offers students practical and theoretical knowledge in athletic training, focusing on the care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The curriculum covers injury prevention, conditioning, wound care, and mechanical factors related to human movement. Students will also delve into current trends, technology, legal considerations, and the integration of exercise science with other health fields.
During the Junior Year, students earn 2 credits through courses such as Exercise & Athletic Training and Medical Terminology. In the Senior Year, they earn 3 additional credits by taking Athletic Injuries & Prevention, Fitness Assessment Evaluation, and the Sports Medicine Capstone. Key topics include injury prevention and rehabilitation, medical terminology, emergency procedures for athletic trauma, clinical and field evaluation processes, and the design of conditioning programs.
Course fees are $110 for the Junior Year and $23 for the Senior Year. A Career-Tech application is required.
Horticulture
Horticulture is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0.
Course Overview: Horticulture I is a two-year program designed to prepare students for green industry jobs and/or post-secondary education. The program includes business management, greenhouse and nursery management, and other horticultural skills. Students will build a solid foundation in the green industry, learning about crop scheduling, propagation, production maintenance, IPM, and more. They will also gain experience through the National FFA Organization, participating in career development events (CDE) and supervised agricultural experiences (SAE).
Junior Year Courses (2 Credits):
- Greenhouse and Nursery Management
- Business Management for Agricultural and Environmental Systems
Senior Year Courses (3 Credits):
- Plant and Horticultural Science
- Floral Design and Marketing
- Agricultural and Environmental Systems Capstone
Key Topics:
- Business structures and marketing concepts in horticulture
- Crop scheduling, propagation, production, and maintenance
- Landscape management and plant classification
- Floral design and marketing
- Involvement with the National FFA Organization
Course Fees are $40 for the Junior Year and $50 for the Senior Year. Career-Tech application is required.
Job Training Coordination
Job Training Coordination is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0.
Course Overview: This program provides students with practical job training skills, offering a structured pathway for gaining essential job-related experience. The program is divided into two key courses:
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Introduction to Job Training (3 Credits)
- This is the initial course in the Job Training Coordination pathway and must be taken first. It provides a foundational understanding of job training principles and practices.
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Fundamentals in Job Training (4 Credits)
- This course follows the Introduction course and is designed for students to continue building on their job training skills. Students may be re-enrolled in this course multiple times based on their educational needs and progress.
Course fees are $35 for both the Junior Year and Senior Year. Career-Tech Application Required.
Light & Sound Technologies
Light & Sound Technologies is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0. The program is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in stage management, lighting design, and live sound reinforcement.
In Light and Sound Technologies I, students learn to work safely on stage, focus and program both conventional and DMX lighting equipment, and set up and operate analog and digital PA systems. Light and Sound Technologies II builds on this knowledge by focusing on the operation, management, and maintenance of the GlenOak High School theater. Seniors in this course are responsible for setting up lighting and sound equipment for all events and will complete a final project centered on their preferred technology, as well as a service project to benefit the theater.
Junior Year courses, worth 2 credits, include L&S Performing Arts Primer and L&S Stage Craft. Senior Year courses, worth 3 credits, include Business of Arts & Communication, Musical Engineering, and the Light & Sound Capstone.
Course fees are $25 for the Junior Year and $30 for the Senior Year. A Career-Tech application is required for enrollment.
Music Production
Music Production is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0. This program is designed to equip students with essential skills for careers in music production and related fields, focusing on both the business and technical aspects of the industry.
During the Junior Year, students take two courses for a total of 2 credits. Bus Arts & Comm/Music covers the business side of the music industry, including marketing, branding, merchandising, intellectual property rights, licensing, and contractual agreements. Musical Concepts develops skills in music theory, performance, and understanding musical structures, including scales, modes, dictation, and performance critiques.
In the Senior Year, students complete three courses for a total of 3 credits. Musical Engineering introduces fundamental studio recording technology and techniques, such as signal flow, microphone theory, and Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Musical Ensemble & Composition focuses on applying musical theory and technique to composition and ensemble performance. The Music Production Capstone is a comprehensive project that integrates skills from previous courses, providing opportunities for live performance and presentation.
There is no course fee, and a Career-Tech application is required for enrollment.
STEM Engineering
STEM Engineering is a semester-long course for grades 9 and 10, with a weight of 4.0. This independent study class offers students the opportunity to explore a specific area within engineering in-depth while working largely independently online. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective (Technology) graduation requirement. There is no course fee required. No prerequisites are needed.
STEM Tech
STEM Tech is an all-year course for grades 1 through 8, with a weight of 4.0. Part of the Freshman STEM program, it integrates with Honors ELA, Honors History, and Honors Physical Science, acting as a conduit for applied science within various projects. The course adopts a project-based approach, emphasizing a parallel structure with the 9th-grade physical science curriculum and extending learning through engineering applications. Key themes include engineering and science measuring/documentation, group collaboration and decision-making, and electrical theory. The program aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience that bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications in STEM fields. It fulfills the Career and Technical Elective (Technology) graduation requirement. There is a $20 course fee required. No prerequisites are needed.
Teacher Pathways
Teacher Pathways is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0.
Course Overview:
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Junior Year Courses (2 Credits):
- Community, Schools & Stakeholders
- Subject Code: 350225
- Examines the relationship between families, communities, and schools in student development. Focuses on involving families and communities, identifying resources, and advocating for students. Emphasizes working with diverse families.
- Subject Code: 350225
- Classroom Management
- Subject Code: 350035
- Explores classroom management strategies and their application in educational settings, including managing student behavior and creating an effective learning environment.
- Subject Code: 350035
- Community, Schools & Stakeholders
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Senior Year Courses (3 Credits):
- Education Principles
- Subject Code: 350010
- Covers the historical perspectives and theories of education, legal and ethical issues, and developmental appropriate practices. Students will develop their own educational philosophy and career planning strategies.
- Subject Code: 350010
- Education Principles
Optional CCP Credits: 6 (Available). Course fees are $70 Junior Year and $55 Senior Year. Career-Tech Application Required.
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, carrying a weight of 4.0. This program offers a comprehensive exploration of theater, focusing on both the theoretical and practical aspects of performance.
In the Junior Year, students complete two courses for a total of 2 credits. Acting & Script Analysis examines the relationship between actor and script, with students researching theater genres, breaking down scripts to understand objectives, obstacles, tactics, and character development. They also create and analyze their own scripts while learning various acting techniques. Acting & Performance focuses on enhancing physical and emotional expression, vocal intonation, and memorization. Students perform roles, applying techniques to sustain character and engage in self and peer critique.
For the Senior Year, students take two courses for a total of 2 credits. Musical Theatre covers various roles, including singer, instrumentalist, actor, dancer, director, and stage manager. Students analyze musical theater for storyline, musical arrangement, and audience appeal, applying their Arts and Communication skills in a comprehensive manner. The Performing Arts Capstone is a project/problem-based learning opportunity that integrates classroom learning with real-world work experience, benefiting both the student and the community.
There is no course fee, and a Career-Tech application is required for enrollment.
Video Production
Video Production is an all-year course for grades 11 and 12, with a weight of 4.0. This program offers students extensive hands-on experience in video production, preparing them for careers in various related fields such as film, TV, marketing, and journalism.
In the Junior Year, students complete two courses for a total of 2 credits. Video and Sound provides practical experience using HD cameras and industry-standard software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Cinema 4D. Students create a range of productions, such as news broadcasts, sporting events, short films, and music videos. Multimedia Image Management focuses on producing visually compelling content and managing multimedia assets, enhancing skills in both behind-the-camera and in-front-of-the-camera roles.
During the Senior Year, students take four courses for a total of 4 credits. Information Technology builds on skills from Video Production I, emphasizing digital editing, DSLR cameras, and special effects software. Projects include short films, interviews, motion graphics, and commercials. Create/Edit Digital Graphics offers additional hands-on experience with professional equipment and software, leading up to a Senior Capstone project in the final quarter. The Video Production Capstone integrates the skills learned throughout the program, involving real-world projects and capturing school events.
Course fees are $35 for both Junior and Senior Years, and a Career-Tech application is required for enrollment.