College Credit Plus

SEMESTER COURSE/.5 HS CREDIT, 3 COLLEGE CREDITS
BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPT. (ELECTIVE CREDIT)
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE
COURSE CODE: 5600

Accounting is the language of business. It is an essential aspect of every business institution and organization. As future workers, small business owners, entrepreneurs, citizens, parents, and investors, students will plan, record, analyze and interpret financial information utilizing generally accepted accounting procedures and concepts to be better prepared to make decisions that will affect their own economic futures or those of their employers.  Suggested for students in grades 11 and 12. This is a CCP course for which a student can earn both high school and college credit through Sinclair Community College. For information on applying for this option, see p. 5, item C, under College Credit Plus in the printed OHS Program of Study.

YEAR COURSE/ 1 CREDIT OR 1.5 CCP
ENGLISH DEPT. (ENGLISH CREDIT)
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY COURSE
COURSE CODE: 0429

As the culminating course of the Honors English program, English IV Honors continues to focus on building and enhancing writing, reading, speaking, and thinking skills that have been developed in the previous years.  By practicing various writing techniques, students will continue to develop the tools to write expository and persuasive pieces. Composition instruction will emphasize, among others, literary analysis, summary, essay form, and revision. Students will explore, analyze, and discuss various pieces of literature, including fiction, plays, poetry, essay, and nonfiction.  Students will actively participate in class discussion, and prepare and present several oral presentations related to the readings. Students will also work with new vocabulary, review grammar, and hone college writing skills. First semester will focus on a survey of British literature; the second semester’s focus aligns with the thematic nature of Wright State University’s English 2040 course. During the second semester, students’ writing will be evaluated by both the high school instructor and a WSU college professor. Prerequisite: End of year grade of B or higher in English III H, or A in English III.  Summer work is required and is assigned in May. This is a CCP course for which a student can earn both high school and college credit through Wright State University. For information on applying for this option, see p. 5, item C, in the Program of Study.

YEAR COURSE/ 1 HS CREDIT, 3 COLLEGE CREDITS, .05 ADD ON
WORLD LANGUAGES DEPT. (ELECTIVE CREDIT)
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE
COURSE CODE: 4162

French III Honors is an intermediate course designed for the student who excels in French and plans to continue their study of the French language & culture in preparation for the AP or college placement tests.  Students will learn new structural elements to strengthen language proficiency while increasing their vocabulary for ease of oral and written communication. Students will actively study the French and Francophone worlds through a variety of real life activities and projects to gain a knowledge and appreciation of culture.  Authentic materials & texts, and videos will provide students with a variety of thematic learning opportunities. Students who intend to continue their studies of French by taking French IV and/or French V are encouraged to take the Honors French III course. Students wishing to enter French III H must fulfill the following requirements: 1) maintain an “A” average during all quarters of French II, and 2) be recommended by their French teacher.  It is recommended that a student maintain at least a “C” average in order to continue to the next level of study. This is a CCP course for which a student can earn both high school and college credit through Sinclair Community College. For information on applying for this option, see the OHS Program of Study.  All students wanting to take French III H or CCP French III will add course number 4162 as their course request during the scheduling process. To remain in that course section, students MUST complete ALL steps of the College Credit Plus (CCP) process (outlined in the printed Program of Study) within the timeframe and deadlines. Students who do NOT complete the CCP process will be moved to French III H.  Students who remain in CCP French III will earn a .05 add on AND 3 college credits/1 high school credit. Students moved to French III H will earn a .025 add on and 1 high school credit.

YEAR COURSE/ 1 HS CREDIT, .05 ADD ON, 3 COLLEGE CREDITS
WORLD LANGUAGES DEPT. (ELECTIVE CREDIT)
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE
COURSE CODE: 4174

The goal of this total immersion course is to increase student proficiency in the four fundamental areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as an understanding of cultural trends. Students will build thematic vocabulary and strengthen grammar skills while practicing listening comprehension and speaking.  By reading their first French novel, St. Exupéry’s Le Petit Prince, students improve their comprehension of sentence structure, vocabulary and grammar while discussing the philosophical and historical aspects of the book.  Students are required to purchase the novel. This course is designed to prepare students for the French V AP program. It is recommended that a student maintain at least a “C” average in order to continue to the next level of study. This is a CCP course for which a student can earn both high school and college credit through Sinclair Community College. For information on applying for this option, see p. 5, item C, under College Credit Plus in the printed Program of Study.  All students wanting to take French IV or CCP French IV will add course number 4174 as their course request during the scheduling process. To remain in that course section, students MUST complete ALL steps of the College Credit Plus (CCP) process (outlined in the printed Program of Study) within the timeframe and deadlines. Students who do NOT complete the CCP process will be moved to French IV. Students who remain in CCP French IV will earn a .05 add on AND 3 college credits/1 high school credit. Students moved to French IV will earn 1 high school credit and no add ons.

YEAR COURSE/ 1 HS CREDIT, 3 COLLEGE CREDITS, .05 ADD ON
WORLD LANGUAGES DEPT. (ELECTIVE COURSE)
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE
COURSE CODE: 4262

Spanish III Honors is a challenging intermediate class designed for the student who excels in Spanish and plans to continue their study of the Spanish language & culture in preparation for the AP or college placement tests.  Advanced grammar, verbs, vocabulary and writing skills are developed through varied assignments, while listening and speaking skills are enhanced through class discussions, conversations and oral presentations. The use of authentic materials will help students gain cultural knowledge.  Videos and computer programs are used as supplemental materials. Students who intend to continue their studies of Spanish by taking Spanish IV and/or Spanish V are encouraged to take the Honors Spanish III course. Students wishing to enter Spanish III H must fulfill the following requirements: 1) maintain an “A” average during all quarters of Spanish II, and 2) be recommended by their Spanish teacher.  It is recommended that a student maintain at least a “C” average in order to continue to the next level of study. This is a CCP course for which a student can earn both high school and college credit through Sinclair Community College. For information on applying for this option, see p.5, item C, in the printed Program of Study under College Credit Plus.  All students wanting to take Spanish III H or CCP Spanish III will add course number 4262 as their course request during the scheduling process. To remain in that course section, students MUST complete ALL steps of the College Credit Plus (CCP) process (outlined on page 5) within the timeframe and deadlines. Students who do NOT complete the CCP process will be moved to Spanish III H. Students who remain in CCP Spanish III will earn a .05 add on AND 3 college credits/1 high school credit. Students moved to Spanish III H will earn a .025 add on and 1 high school credit.