MSDLT Curriculum Advisory Council Fall 2020 Recommendations
"Explore the course recommendations for board approval by MSDLT's Curriculum Advisory Council for Fall 2020, including offerings in Health Science Education, AP Art History, and American Sign Language. These proposals align with Graduation Pathways and cater to diverse student needs. Stay informed about the educational initiatives shaping students' learning paths."
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MSDLT Curriculum Advisory Council Fall 2020 Recommendations November 30, 2020 Mr. Troy Knoderer Mr. Dan Kuznik
Background Each semester teachers at the secondary level are given opportunity to submit proposals for new course offerings and to request additional weight to existing courses; The proposals and requests are reviewed by respective department chairs and principals, and then submitted to the Curriculum Advisory Council for consideration; The Curriculum Advisory Council is made up of District Administration, Building Administration, School Counselors, and teacher representatives from the original Graduation Pathways Committee; LT continues to proactively explore how best to implement the new Graduation Pathways; Graduation Pathways is the new graduation requirement for Cohort 2023 (current 10thgraders); Graduation Pathways can also be used as an alternative graduation requirement for current 11thand 12thgraders (began with Cohort 2018).
Course Recommendations for Board Approval 5214 Health Science Education II: Pharmacy Recommended Grade: 12; Recommended prerequisites: Health Science Education I Credits: 2 semester course, 1-3 credits per semester; Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas; Course is aligned with a Graduation Pathway; Initiated due to a request from our partners at Community 4025 AP Art History Recommended Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12; Prerequisites: none; Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester; Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas; Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma; Course is aligned with a Graduation Pathway.
Course Recommendations for Board Approval Recommended Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12; Required prerequisites: American Sign Language I and II Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester; Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas; Fulfills a World Language requirement for the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma; Course is aligned with a Graduation Pathway. 2162 American Sign Language III LC LN ASL II Current Enrollment Black 14 26 Hispanic 12 10 Multiracial 7 3 White 17 20 Total 50 59
Weighted Grade Recommendation It is recommended that weight be given to the advanced performing arts courses listed below: Course Course Number Advanced Concert Band 4170 Advanced Orchestra 4174 Course Title LC/LN Wind Ensemble LC Symphony LN Chamber Orchestra LC The Central Sound Show Choir LN Legacy Show Choir LC Sweet Sensation Show Choir LN Bellabravada Show Choir LC Advanced Dance LN Advanced Dance Company LC Color Guard LN Color Guard LC LC Players LN Theatre Production LC Advanced Theatre Arts Advanced Chorus 4188 Advanced Chorus 4188 Advanced Dance 4146 Dance Choreography 4142 Advanced Theatre 4248 Advanced Theatre Arts 4520
