Ocean City High School is continuing with their mission to expand the current courses available for students. The District hopes that by adding classes in varying subject matters, students will continue to acquire the preparation needed for their desired college majors, as well as career readiness. Another goal is to spark the students’ involvement and excitement in specialized courses as they challenge themselves with a rigorous course schedule. The new courses being incorporated into the 2017-18 school year are listed below:
Spanish 1 Honors
Grade: 9 5 credits
This course is designed for the student who has high achieving language acquisition skills, and who has a desire to move at a very fast pace. The course will expand and spiral previous topics and grammatical concepts learned in Spanish studies prior to high school. Collaborative learning activities are utilized to development very high listening and speaking skills. Reading, writing, and grammatical skills will continue to develop at a rapid pace. Students will have homework, oral and written assignments and will be expected to work cooperatively. Although the goal of the Language Department is “proficiency,” there will be attention to detail. Students will be preparing for Spanish 2 Honors, with a goal of reaching AP Spanish in the senior year.
Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
Grades: 10-12 5 credits
Fashion Marketing and Merchandising is a widely popular industry and field growing globally at a rapid pace. This course will educate students on the business aspects of the fashion industry, including the concepts of market economics, textiles, design, and promotion. The course will also cover manufacturing, mass and niche markets, along with career opportunities. Curriculum will cover trends, buying/selling, pricing, retail, and technology in the fashion industry, along with latest concepts related to the fashion world.
Criminal Justice Academy
The Criminal Justice Academy affords students unique educational opportunities and real world experiences surrounding the criminal justice field. The criminal justice academy will provide students with theoretical, practical and professional knowledge to be successful in the fields of policing, corrections, courts, and related service careers. Students will engage in challenging courses that stress academics and applied skills while developing characteristics of leadership and integrity.
Experiencing Criminal Justice with the following courses:
- Criminal Justice I
- Criminal Justice II
- Forensics
Criminal Justice I:
Grades: 9-10 5 credits
In this course, students will examine society’s response to crime and the social science of criminology. Focus will be placed on criminal justice in the United States. Students will consider the development of the criminal justice system while framing crime in the context of our culture. Students will evaluate our current system and propose ways to shape the system to meet the needs of our society. The course will also review the history of the events that have shaped the field of law and those tasked with enforcement. Students will review real case studies to determine how local, state, and federal agencies prevent and at times respond to crimes committed by terrorists and their supporters. Students will further explore the role of crime fighting agencies, prosecuting and defense attorneys, judges, and others connected to the investigation and trials of those who commit illegal acts. The use of guest speakers will expose students to careers in the field of law.
AP Physics C
Grade: 12 7 credits
Advanced Placement Physics C, calculus based physics, is the most mathematically rigorous class offered in the physics curriculum and is offered as a more mathematical alternative to AP Physics 1. The course covers the material typically presented in the first semester of a college calculus based physics sequence intended for science and engineering majors. Students considering a major in science or engineering at a highly competitive college or university are highly encouraged to take this course. Through inquiry-based learning and intense mathematical analysis, students will develop a deeper understanding of the physical world and improve their critical thinking and reasoning skills. It is strongly recommended that students have already completed AP Calculus AB and are enrolled concurrently in AP Calculus BC in order to handle the mathematical rigor of the course. Summer assignments are required.
AP Computer Science Principles
Grades:11-12 5 credits
The purpose of Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles is to introduce students to the central ideas of computer science, inviting students to develop the computational thinking vital for success across multiple disciplines. It focuses on fostering students to be creative and encourages students to apply creative process when developing computational artifacts. Students will design and implement innovative solutions using an interactive process. The course culminates with the AP Computer Science Exam in May.
Tomorrow’s Teachers Program
The Tomorrow’s Teachers program has been designed to attract students who possess exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills needed to consider a career in teaching. The program of studies will focus on psychology and the basic principles of human behavior and development, the study of the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and moral development of children, and will provide students with challenging, real-world projects and hands-on classroom experience typical of the educational field. Additionally, the program provides aspiring future teachers with the tools necessary to become community leaders with insights about teachers and schools that will enable them to be advocates of education.
Experiencing Education with the following courses: (Possible Courses to include)
- Tomorrow’s Teachers
- Child Development
- Behavioral Science
- AP Psychology
- VHS related courses
Tomorrow’s Teachers:
Grade: 12 5 credits
Tomorrow’s Teachers will assist students with an interest in teaching in developing the interpersonal and leadership skills necessary for a career in education. This class will address professional and personal development, professional practice, and academic growth in the following areas: Human relations in the school and community, education in American Society, and organizational process and behavior within the context of the school and community. This course enables students to become well-acquainted with themselves as individuals, learners, and community members; appreciate the diversity of others; examine various stages of learners; develop a greater understanding of the history of education in our state and nation; gain insight into the structure and function of school systems; learn the requirements for certification; recognize the importance of being leaders and advocating for education; become acquainted with the personal and professional roles of educators through the field experience; and create a portfolio of their field experience in which they reflect on the teaching profession and develop their personal philosophy of education.
