School Handbook
Rules and Regulations
Activities
Extra-Curricular
High School
Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling, Fall and Spring Golf
and Track & Field
Middle School
6th Grade: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling and Track &
Field
7th Grade: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling and Track &
Field
Co-Curricular
High School
F.B.L.A,, Drama, Band, Pep-band, Jass Choir, Choir, F.C.C.L.A. and
Knowledge Bowl
Middle School
FCCLA,Band, Choir, Knowledge Bowl
Activities and Attendance
Students must be in school six (6) of the seven (7) periods prior
to an activity. If a student is not in attendance on the day of an
event, that student cannot participate or practice that evening in
an activity. If a student is absent on Friday, they cannot participate
Friday night or Saturday. Exceptions may be made by the Principal
in advance for doctor appointments, emergency situations, or extenuating
circumstances.
Students missing school for activities are to make up work prior to being absent. Advance makeup sheets are to be picked up from the office at least two days before the absence so work can be turned in before the student leaves. Students who are absent without proper completion of the advance makeup sheet may receive zeros and be considered truant. ( See Attendance/Truancy).
Eligibility
Weston Co. School District No. 7 mandates that a student is ineligible
to participate if he or she if failing one subject two weeks in a
row or is failing two subjects per week. Criteria will be set to meet
with the teacher or attend study table before the student can attend
practice. The student may not participate in any contest for the week
they are ineligible. At Upton High School, eligibility will be checked
on Monday of each week.
Training Rules
Section 1.
No use of alcoholic beverages
No use of illicit drugs
No use of tobacco (For section 1, possession implies usage when a
student is charged with “possession” according to law.)
Violation of Section 1.
First offense: Suspension from all school activities for the next
immediate twenty-one (21) school days. Second offense: Suspension
from all school activities for the next immediate eighty-four (84)
school days.
Section 2. Curfew hours during the season may be set by the coach
or sponsor of the activity.
Violation of Section 2.
First offense: Suspension form all school activities for the next
immediate seven (7) school days. Second offense: Suspension form all
the school activities for the next immediate twenty- one (21) school
days.
Section 3.
During practices, games, matches, meets, performances and trips, student
behavior is to be excellent. Students are to act correctly and dress
nice for all trips and for the school day of the activity. Violation
of Section 3
First offense: Suspension from all school activities for the next
immediate seven (7) school days. Second offense: Suspension from all
school activities for the next immediate twenty-one (21) school days.
Third offense: Suspension form all school activities for the next
immediate eighty-four (84) school days.
Attendance
The school day begins at 8:05 A.M. and ends at 3:29 P.M. Regular and
punctual attendance is mandatory by the Wyoming State Law. It is also
necessary for academic excellence that a student be in attendance
unless excused for illness, death in the family or by administrative
approval.
Absence
Tardy: Less than ten (10) minutes late to a scheduled class.
Absence: More than ten (10) minutes late or missing in any scheduled
class.
Excused Absence
If a student is ill or if there has been a death in the immediate
family, the student is considered to have an excused absence with
written parent/guardian verification upon returning to school. (Parents/Guardians
are asked to call the school before 9:00 A.M. if their child is to
be absent).
Unexcused Absence
Any absence not verified by a parent/guardian will be considered an
unexcused absence and be subject to disciplinary action.
Prearranged Absence
A note from the student’s parent/guardian stating the reason
a student will be gone from school is considered a prearranged absence.
All arrangements should be made with the school office at least one
(1) day in advance of the absence. Reasonable request will be considered
for these absences. If the reason for the absence comes at the spur
of the moment, a phone call from the parent/guardian to the principal
will suffice for prearrangement.
Homebound Absence
Students, parents, teachers or administrators may request that a student
be placed on homebound due to extreme illness or other special circumstances
that prevent normal school attendance. If the program is approved,
the school will be responsible for making sure the student is provided
with the necessary materials and instruction to continue with their
education. The student’s program will be monitored by a supervising
instructor and the classroom teacher.
High School Attendance Regulations
Excused, Unexcused and Prearranged Absence
Each student is allowed seven (7) absences per semester. Three (3)
tardies will be counted as one (1) absence. Students who are absent
more than seven(7) times in any registered class will forfeit credit
in those classes.
If the parent is unaware that their child is absent, it will be documented as truancy.
Students are never to leave school without reporting to the office and obtaining permission to leave. Failure to report to the office may result in disciplinary action as well as receiving zeros for the remainder of the day.
Tardiness
Three (3) tardies or more will make a student ineligible for perfect
attendance and an hour of detention.
Excused Tardiness
A student will be issued an excused tardy slip if, upon his/her arrival
at school, he/she presents to the principal a note explaining the
reason signed by a parent/guardian.
Unexcused Tardiness
All other tardiness will be considered unexcused.
Student will have to make up time at the teacher’s discretion.
Students who have obtained three or more unexcused tardies will also serve detention duties for the administration. The principal will contact the student and set up an immediate date to serve detention. Students who don't serve the set detention arranged by the principal will become ineligible to participate in any co-curricular or extracurricular activities for that calendar week.
Truancy
Truant students will receive zeros on missed assignments, test, etc.,
given during periods of truancy.
1st offense: Student will receive zeros and serve detention for the
Principal.
2nd offense: Students will receive zeros and up to three (3) days
of in school suspension
3rd offense: Student will lose class credits and will be instructed
of the Attendance Appeal Process.
Processing Absence A attendance process is established to communicate absence status of a student to his/her parent/guardian. The parent/guardian will receive written communication from the school when the student is absent five (5), seven (7) and eight (8) times from a semester class. These absences include a total of all excused, unexcused and prearranged absences.
When a student is absent five (5) times from a semester class, excused, unexcused or prearranged, a letter will be mailed to the parent/guardian as a reminder of the student’s absence status.
When a student is absent seven (7) times from a semester class, excused, unexcused or prearranged, the student and the parent/guardian will meet the Principal to review the reasons for the absences ant to discuss the academic progress of the student.
When a student is absent eight (8) times from a semester class, excused, unexcused or prearranged, a letter will be mailed to the parent/guardian as a reminder of the absence status.
Appeal Process
When a student is absent from a class in excess of eight (8) times,
the student will forfeit credit for the course(s) unless the student
requests to be heard before the Attendance Advisory Board. The request
for a hearing must be presented to the Principal of the aggrieved
party within two (2) school days of the ninth (9) absence. The students
and his or her parents/guardians will present the circumstances showing
justifiable reasons for all absences. The Board will then make a decision
to potentially excuse any or all of the absences.
Attendance Advisory Board
The Advisory Board will be made up of the Principal (Chairman), the
counselor, all of the teachers whose classes are affected by the absences
and one school board member.
Criteria for Decisions
The Attendance Advisory Board will review all absences and consider
each student as an individual case. The Board may consider, but will
not be limited to the following criteria:
1. Is each absence properly verified by a parent/guardian?
2. Is the student’s makeup work completed on or before the due
date?
3. Is the reason for the absence appear to be in the best interest
of the student or school?
4. Is the absence contrary to the spirit of this attendance policy?
5. Are other factors deemed appropriate by the B.I.T.?
Due Process
Parents/Guardians who are not satisfied with the Advisory Board’s
decision may appeal their case to the Superintendent within five (5)
school days of the Advisory Board decision.
Makeup Work
Make up work is allowed under the following circumstances:
1. One (1) day for makeup will normally be allowed for each day of
absence.
2. Tests will be taken on schedule. If a student knows, in advance,
the day he/she returns will be test day.
3. Assignments must be obtained in advance if the absence is known
in advance. (See Prearranged Absence).
4. An incomplete for the nine-weeks period must be made up within
two weeks of the grading period.
Conduct Activity
Events Conduct Students and fans attending school activities are expected
to show the same good sportsmanship and courtesy that the participants
on the individual teams show. All participants on teams will compete
to the best of their ability and are expected to be good losers and
modest winners, and at all times show the best possible courtesy to
visiting teams and fans.
Assembly Conduct
Each student must show the utmost courtesy when attending a program.
Extra loud applause, whistling, stamping feet, and booing do not show
appreciation and are displays to avoid. Please provide a positive
response and establish a reputation as a fine audience.
Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs
Smoking
Smoking by minors is a sign of poor discipline and is prohibited by
the law; furthermore, Weston County School District No. 7 has been
declared to be smoke free. Consequently, students cannot be permitted
to use tobacco on the school grounds or while under the school’s
jurisdiction. Smoking is further prohibited by students who participate
in activity programs. (See ACTIVITIES, Training Rules).
In addition to the standards above, it is prohibited to unlawfully
possess, use or distribute illicit drugs and alcohol on school premises
or as a part of any of the school’s activities. This shall include
the possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by
any student of the District during school sponsored activities off
school premises.
Conduct
Conduct prohibited at places and activities as hereinabove described
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Possession of any controlled substance, possession of which is
prohibited by law.
2. Possession of any prescription drug in an unlawful fashion.
3. Possession of alcohol on school premises or as a part of any of
the school’s activities.
4. Use of any illicit drug.
5. Distribution of any illicit drug.
6. Use of any drug in an unlawful fashion.
7. Distribution of any drug or controlled substance when such distribution
is unlawful.
8. The possession, use or distribution of alcohol.
Any of the above, prohibited acts will result in disciplinary sanctions being taken within the bounds of applicable law, up to and including short term suspension, long term suspension, expulsion, and/or referral to appropriate authorities for criminal prosecution. The student will be required to participate in a professional evaluation arranged by the parent.
Building Conduct
Students are asked to be courteous at all times by following these
guidelines:
1. Avoid loud talking, yelling or pushing at any time.
2. Do not block traffic by collecting or walking in groups.
3. Remove hats in the building.`
4. Go to your classes directly.
5. Keep right during passing bells.
Cheating
Cheating is seen as a serious offense by both students and faculty;
however, part of the problem is inconsistency and misunderstanding
about what constitutes cheating, how serious cheating is, and what
the penalties there should be for cheating.
Since cheating is unfair to students, interferes with the cheater’s
learning, and is wrong:
1. Teachers will explain to each class what could constitute cheating
in that class. This should be done at the beginning of the year and
repeated any time a new student joins the class as well as a reminder
throughout the year.
2. Teachers will be alert for cheating and take preventive action
in the classroom, as well as assigning the following penalties:
A. A zero for that assignment.
B. A report filed in the office of the cheating incident.
C. A letter to the parents/guardians.
Classroom Conduct
Each classroom teacher will develop expectations for their students
in the classroom. Students, in turn, are expected to abide by those
rules.
Teachers are not bound to keep unruly students in class, and such students will be removed if the student cannot abide by the rules of the class.
Dances
Dance Regulations
1. All dances must be approved in advance by the principal.
2. All dances must be chaperoned by representatives of both U.H.S./U.M.S.
faculty and parents.
3. Attendance to the dance will be permitted for one hour after the
scheduled start of the dance. Those who choose to leave before the
end of the dance will not be readmitted.
4. Only Weston County School District No. 7 students and their dates
will be allowed to attend school sponsored dances. Homecoming dance
will be the exception. Middle school students will schedule their
own dances and are not permitted to attend high school dances.
5. Use or possession of controlled substances mentioned elsewhere
in this handbook is strictly prohibited for students and guest. Violators
will be ejected from dance and will be barred from further attendance
at school dances.
6. Appropriate attire is required.
Prom Regulations
1. Juniors and Seniors are automatically invited to prom events. Parents
are invited to the dance if they have a child attending.
2. Graduates and former students of U.H.S. may attend the dance if
they are invited by a Junior or Senior who is attending the dance.
3. Sophomores may attend the dance, but may not invite anyone. Freshman
will be allowed to attend if they are invited by a Junior or Senior.
4. Juniors and Seniors are to submit a date list to their sponsor
a week prior to the dance (Dates are subject to administrative approval).
Every Junior and Senior may invite one guest each. If the guest is
not a student at U.H.S., he/she must be sponsored by a teacher.
5. Dancing will take place from 9:10 P.M. until midnight.
Hazing
Hazing of one student by another will not be tolerated. Refer to Chapter
124 of the Wyoming School Laws. This law specifies a one hundred dollar
($100.00) fine for this offense.
Married or Pregnant Students
The marriage or pregnancy of a student shall not affect the right
of the student to receive a public education nor his/her privilege
as a student of the district nor his/her opportunities to take part
in any extracurricular activities or honors offered by the school.
In such cases, the following regulations shall apply:
1. Students who become married shall report the marriage to the principal.
2. Individuals who become pregnant and wish to remain in school will
be permitted to do so. If continued attendance or full participation
is not advised by a physician, the principal is authorized to make
special arrangements when necessary for the instructional program
to meet the student’s special needs.
Passes
No student is to be outside his/her assigned area without a pass.
Passes should only be issued by the teacher to whom the student is
to report unless it is for the office or guidance counselor. A student
should not be given a pass to get a pass; in other words, passes should
be obtained ahead of time.
Public Display of Affection
The display of affection between students in public by such acts as
holding hands, hugging, kissing, and similar behavior cannot be condoned.
It is in controversial taste, it is embarrassing to those around the
parties involved, and it tends to hold those who behave in this manner
up to ridicule by others. Such actions will result in loss of privileges,
detention, and possible suspension from school, depending upon the
frequency and nature of the behavior.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature. All persons associated with Weston County School District
#7 at Upton are expected to conduct themselves at all times so as
to provide an atmosphere free from sexual harassment. Any person who
engages in sexual harassment while acting as a member of the school
community will be in violation of this policy. Consequences may result
in “expulsion from school” or “ any sanctions deemed
appropriate.”
Disciplinary Actions
Searches by Staff
The rights of inspection of students’ school lockers is inherent
in the authority granted school boards and administrators. This authority
may be exercised as needed in the interest of safeguarding children,
their own and school property.
Nevertheless, exercise of that authority by school officials places unusual demands upon their judgment so as to protect each child’s constitutional rights to personal privacy and protection from coercion and to act in the best interest of all students and the school.
Searches by school officials of students’ lockers or of the person of the student shall be conducted so as to protect the student’s rights consistent with the responsibility of the school district to provide an atmosphere conductive to the educational process.
Interrogations by Police
The school district has legal custody of students during the school
day and during hours of approved extracurricular activities. It is
the responsibility of the school administration to make an effort
to protect each student’s rights with respect to interrogations
by law enforcement officials. Therefore:
1. When law enforcement officials find it necessary to question students
during the school day or periods of extracurricular activities, the
school principal or his/her designee shall be present when possible.
An effort shall be made to contact the parent or other adult having
custody of the child so that the responsible individual may be notified
of the situation.
2. If custody or arrest is involved, the principal shall request that
all procedural safeguards, as prescribed by law, will be observed
by the law enforcement officials.
Detention
Students may be detained after school at the request of a teacher
and/or principal; however, pupils who ride the bus, will be given
one day to make arrangements for transportation home before required
to serve detention. Students who fail to meet their detention appointments
will be ineligible until detention is served.
Extra Work
Detained students may have to do extra work in order to fulfill the
required detention. Extra duties or work assignments are only designated
through the principal’s office. Students must complete assigned
work before detention is completed. (e.g. if a student is asked to
clean up in the building, detention will not be served until the job
is done to satisfaction).
Other Actions
Other disciplinary actions may be implemented relative to the offense
or improper conduct.
In-House Suspension
The principal may suspend a student from one or all classes to “in-house”
facilities for up to five (5) school days for failure to follow the
rules and regulations of the school. Students who receive in-house
suspension will receive zeros for days out of class. In-house facilities
will be located on campus by the administration.
Suspension from School
The principal may suspend a student from school for up to five (5)
school days for failure to follow rules and regulations of the school.
For more serious or repeated offenses, the principal may recommend
to the superintendent that a long-term suspension (over five, but
less than twenty school days) or expulsion (up to one year) be applied.
All suspended student will receive zeros for classes missed.
The suspended student may re-enter school only after a conference involving the administration, parents, and students. Prior arrangements between the parents and administration will take precedent. If the conference results indicate that the problem has been resolved, the student may re-enter school.
Dress Attire
Student personal appearance and dress is left to the good taste and
discretion of the students and parents; however, certain guidlines
exist.
1. Students will be neat, clean and appropriately dressed at all times.
Tank tops, mesh shirts, sweat pants, bare midriffs, and torn shirts
are not to be worn by any student in the classroom.
2. Appropriate footwear is to be worn by students at all times.
3. Sponsors of activities (i.e. athletics, music, graduation, dances,
etc.) have the right to set and enforce reasonable dress standards
for students wishing to participate in those activities.
4. Guideline for wearing shorts: a. Shorts will not be worn any shorter
than the end of fingers when standing with arms at sides. b. Shorts
must be hemmed, no slits, and no strings hanging off the bottom.
Grievance procedure and due process
If a student or parent feels he/she has been unjustly treated and
wants to make a complaint, the following outline prescribes the procedures
to be used when there is a grievance.
1. Do what the teacher says. Refusal to obey the teacher is not a
student prerogative.
2. If a problem cannot be resolved by discussing it with the teacher
it then may be discussed it with the principal.
3. If the principal cannot resolve the problem, then it may be discussed
with the superintendent.
4. If the superintendent cannot provide a satisfactory resolution,
the student or parent may ask to have the matter placed on the agenda
of the next board meeting. Special Board meetings will not normally
be held to resolve student grievances unless time is of essence and
the grievance procedure has been followed. The board will not discuss
the grievance of any person who has not first requested placement
on the meeting agenda.
5. Whenever a student is subject to suspension, he/she shall be given
opportunity to hear the charges against him/her and present his/her
side informally. Parents may be present for this proceeding if they
are available. If a suspension exceeding ten (10) days in length or
expulsions is to result, a formal board hearing at which either side
may be represented by counsel may be held.
Health
Medication
When a student must receive a medication at school, it shall b the
student’s responsibility to go either to the nurse’s office
for the medication, or to the classroom teacher. The school is under
no obligation to seek out the student should he/she forget. The school
shall not furnish medication under any circumstances. If a student
must have medication during school, the following guidelines will
apply:
1. Written instructions form a physician/parent must be on file with
the school nurse before medication is administered. This applies to
all medications. (Prescription containers with doctor instructions
on them will qualify).
2. Students taking medication prescribed by a physician must present
the medication in its container from a pharmacy with written permission
from the parent authorizing dispensing of medication to their child.
Medications may be kept by students under the following conditions:
1. Only enough medicine for one day should be kept by the student.
2. Medicines should not be stored in student lockers.
3. Medications must be in a properly labeled container from a pharmacy
listing name of student and dose of medication and the physician’s
name and date.
4. Student shall be instructed to not “share” medications
with other students.
Illness or Injury
In case of illness or an injury causing accident during the school
day, students should report directly to the nurse’s office.
No student should leave the building without permission of the principal or unless accompanied by the nurse. Emergency first aid and other care will be given by the school, and the child’s personal physician will be contacted if necessary.
Class Sponsors
Middle School Sponsors
6th Grade: Mrs. Pautz and Mrs. Todd
7th Grade: Mr. McCoy
8th Grade: Mr. Matthews and Mrs. J. Ludemann
Class Sponsors
High School Sponsors
Freshmen: Mrs. O'Connor & Mrs. Sharkey
Sophomores: Mrs. Gould & Mr. Selk
Juniors: Mrs. K. Ludemann & Mrs. Hampton
Seniors: Mrs. Finn & Mr. Tonkel
Class Meetings
All class meetings will be held at the class president's request (through
the office) during advisory times or middle school homeroom. All meetings
will be conducted in a business-like manner. The president of the
class and the class sponsor will be in charge of class meetings. No
class meeting will be held without the presence of at least one sponsor.
The first class meeting will be scheduled the first day of school
following the opening assembly
Tardies to Homeroom
1st tardy in one semester, the student will receive a warning
2nd tardy in one semester, the student will receive two hours detention
(See Detention under Disciplinary Actions).
3rd or more tardy in one semester, Students will spend up to three
days of in-house suspension.
Cafeteria Behavior
Lunch is a privilege. All students must conduct themselves accordingly
or lose the privilege to eat with others. The following regulations
are to be observed:
1. Priority in the lunch line is observed as announced.
2. Good table manners are expected of every student.
3. The tables should be left clean and all trays, bottles , etc...,
should be put in the proper place.
Open Campus
High School High school students may have open campus privileges during
the noon break providing there is no loitering, no harassment of underclassmen,
or causing problems for businesses or their patrons and etc... This
is a privilege and it may be taken away as a disciplinary consequence.
Middle School
In order to provide for the safety of the students, no student will
be released to anyone except his/her parent(s), legal guardian(s),
or responsible person. In addition the students at the Middle school
are not allowed open campus privileges.
Inclement weather
School will not often be closed or dismissed early due to inclement
weather conditions; however, in the event of sever or emergency conditions
requiring early dismissal or the canceling of school, such information
will be broadcast over the following radio and television stations:
KIML Radio AM 1270 Gillette
KASL Radio AM 1240 Newcastle
KOTA TV Channel 11 Rapid City
Instructional performance assessment
Grading
Student assessment is graded on the quality of work produced and tests
taken.
Evaluation of the student’s academic achievement in relationship
to percentile averages is carried out using the following system:
A 96-100
A- 94-95
B+ 92-93
B 89-91
B- 87-88
C+ 85-86
C 80-84
C- 78-79
D+ 76-77
D 72-75
D- 70-71
F 0-69
I Incomplete
Grade Reports
Parents and students will receive quarter and semester grades approximately
every nine weeks of school.
Progress Reports
Progress reports will be sent to the parents at midterm of every quarter.
Honor Roll
At the end of each nine weeks and semester grading period an Honor
Roll will be listed:
Principal’s List
4.00-3.66 (100%-97%) Grade Point Average
Honor Roll
3.65-3.33 (94%-96%) Grade Point Average
“B” Honor Roll
3.32-3.00 (87%-93%) Grade Point Average
All classes are used to calculate a students grade point average. Any student who has a D, F or I on his/her report card is not eligible for any honor roll that grading period.
National Honor Society
Candidates for membership must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors
who have attended U.H.S. for at least one full semester, and who have
a grade point average of at least a “B.” Any student who
has a semester grade of a “C” is ineligible for membership
and will warrant dismissal of any current member.
Substandard Academic performance
Failing Students
Students that are “Failing” in a course of study are included
on a list that is distributed to all instructors. The definition of
failing is as follows: FAILING STUDENT = Sixty-nine percent (69%)
grade point average or below.
Students who are failing will be notified by the Activity Director or Principal on the last day of each week. The failing list will not be generated until the end of the second week in each of the four grading quarters.
Eligibility
Students failing in one or more classes must meet at the study table
for three (3) sessions at a minimum of one (1) hour per session the
following week of their notification of class failure. Sessions will
be held Monday (1) , Tuesday (2), and Thursday (3) at 3:00 p.m. until
7:00 p.m. There is also a session held Tuesday and Wednesday morning
from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Identified students who fail to meet at the study table will be ineligible to practice, compete or travel in/at any activities associated with this school system. Study hours cannot be made up in alternate sessions. A failing student must attend all three sessions. If a session is missed, that student will be ineligible until that session is made up the following week. If a student is absent from school and all of its activities, he/she will be excused from the study session if the absence has been excused by the office. (See Attendance Regulations). The administration reserves the right to excuse students for extenuating circumstances.
Note: All Wyoming High School Activities Association eligibility requirements take precedence.
Study Table
A study session will be made available to all students on the failing
list or who are in need of assistance. Students who are not on the
failing list, but wish to attend the “Study Table,” must
specify their need to the principal in advance.
All students who attend the Study Table must log the time, date and their signature upon arrival and departure for attendance credit. Students who misbehave at the “Study Table” will be asked to leave and will forfeit any attendance credit, thereby becoming ineligible.
Property use and care
Damages from willful or grossly negligent destruction or damage of
property must be paid for by the student before the student receives
any or all class credits.
Computer Equipment
The use of computers is subject to management of its user. Any misuse
of a computer will result in the loss of the use privilege. There
is not to be any food or liquid used or set by any electrical equipment.
Disciplinary consequences or fines for property damage may be assessed.
Copier Use
The workroom copier is for school use only. Students are not to use
the office or lounge copier. The copier in the Library is provided
for limited use.
Gym
No drinks of any kind are permitted in the gym at any time.
Internet (On-line Services)
Because of the nature of today’s on-line services, all students
must maintain the highest ethical standards during on-line use. Any
misuse of this service will result in the loss of this privilege and
proportional disciplinary consequences. There are to be no long distant
calls for this service unless approved by the administration.
Library
Students may use the library during their unscheduled periods. The
library should be the center of the students’ study life and
is for quiet study and research. The following regulations are established
to achieve this end:
1. Students may use the library during unscheduled periods only with
written permission from their instructor. Students that are in a respective
study hall may not proceed to the library for the first five minutes
of class.
2. No class may do research as a group without the instructor.
3. The library is for quiet study, only whispering when necessary
will be allowed.
4. Encyclopedias and other reference items may never be taken from
the library. These items may be checked out by an instructor, class
period by class period (for one class period).
5. All books must be checked out and returned to the desk for replacement
on shelves. Once taken from a shelf, don’t attempt to return
it to the shelf. Check it in at the librarian desk.
6. Periodical and newspapers are reference items.
7. All borrowers are responsible for the book/s protection from damage.
Fines will be proportional to damaged items.
8. Fines are charges for overdue items.
See library checkout limitations and deadlines.
Telephone
Students may use the telephone with permission. To make a long distance
call for a school activity, a student must have approval from the
administration. Students will not be called from class to answer phone
calls, except in an emergency.
Class Schedule
Pupils who wish to change their schedules of classes should contact
the guidance counselor. Schedules will not usually be changed after
one (1) week of classes, unless recommendation is made by the counselor,
teacher or principal. All schedule changes must be approved by the
counselor.
Transportation
Activity Trips
School transportation is provided for activities that take place at
other schools. All students participating in an activity are required
to ride the bus, both to and from the activity. A parental transportation
release may be filled out by parents/guardians with the coach or sponsor
for arrangements from an activity; however, written permission must
be obtained from the administration to be excuse from riding the school
provided transportation to an activity. Pick-up point for school activity
trips is the school.
Students must follow the guidelines below:
1. Ordinarily, activity trips will leave from school no earlier than
necessary to be on time for the activity and will leave the site as
soon as the activity, or Upton’s part in it, is over, returning
to the school. Where groups leave earlier or stay later, prior announcement
of the time schedule will be made.
2. For any trip, Weston County School District No. 7 reserves the
right to search any student luggage, coolers, equipment, rooms, or
any other place or possession for alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, as condition
of the students’ participation in the trip.
3. Prior to beginning any trip, or during any trip, students may be
asked to submit to a breathalyzer or similar test to determine prior
consumption of alcohol. A positive result on the test will result
in removal from the trip roster and application of whatever penalties
apply.
4. No glass container are to be carried on a trip by students.
5. All regular bus rules apply to activity trips.
6. Violation of the rules could result in a student being sent home
at the parent’s expense.
School Buses
Bus service on a regular schedule is provided for rural students to
and from school. Rules for conduct on the buses are necessary both
by state law and by the need for the safety of the students. These
rules will be strictly enforced.
1. Under direction of the driver, each student is to be assigned
a seat and held responsible for any damages to that seat. Students
in rear seats may be permitted to move forward to a second seat for
added comfort on the part of the route where the passenger load is
lightened.
2. Students are to be on time; the bus cannot wait for those who are
tardy.
3. Unnecessary conversation with the driver is prohibited.
4. Outside of ordinary conversation, classroom conduct is to be observed
by students on the buses. Any student who is guilty of unbecoming
conduct, of using inappropriate language, or of abusing or casting
reflections upon the driver or other students, forfeits the right
to ride the bus. No gum, candy, or other food or drink is allowed.
5. Students must not throw paper or other rubbish on the floor of
the bus, nor put anything in the aisles.
6. No student shall, at any time, extend arms or head, or any part
of the body out of the bus windows.
7. Students must not get on or off or move about within the bus while
it is in motion.
8. When leaving the bus, student should cross the road in front of
the bus, look both ways, and make sure it is safe.
9. The driver is in full charge of the bus and students. Students
are to comply promptly, cheerfully and fully with the driver’s
directions.
10. Any damage to the bus is to be reported at once to the driver.
11. Students will be especially quiet when the bus is stopped at a
railroad crossing so driver can hear oncoming trains.
12. No student will leave the bus other than at the assigned stop
or at the school, except with the permission of the driver.
PENALTY: Violation of the above rules will render students immediately liable for temporary or permanent suspension from riding the buses.
Parking and Driving Personal Vehicles
No parking will be permitted in areas where buses are loading and
unloading. No parking is permitted in the following areas:
1. Fourth Street
2. Willow Street (on pool side).
3. In wood shop drive area
4. In front of the bus garage, from doors to street.
Students who violate these parking regulations will be ticketed and/or
towed away at owner’s expense. Once in school, students may only
drive their cars at noon and after school, not during scheduled class
hours.
Secondary Curriculum Guide
This is a basic reference for parents and students at Upton High School. It contains information about courses offered and graduation requirements.
Non Discrimination
It is the policy of School District No. 7 that no student will be
denied access to any class or curriculum offering on the basis of
race, creed, marital status, or sex. Any student who feels that such
denial has occurred may contact the Title IX officer of the school,
Mr. Clark Coberly,, Principal (468-2361) or contact the Office of
Civil Rights in Denver, CO.
DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
Elective
An elective course is any course which is not required for graduation.
All successfully completed elective courses count toward the graduation
requirements.
Permission
In order to enroll in some courses, the permission of the instructor
and the principal is required. These courses are only open to those
students for whom the course is designed.
Prerequisite
A prerequisite is a course or condition which must occur before a
student may enroll in a course. For example, a prerequisite for Accounting
II is successful completion of Accounting I.
Required
A required course is a course which must be successfully completed
by the student in order to graduate. An example of a required course
is English.
Registration Procedures
Registration can be a complicated process. Courses are offered based
upon requirements for graduation and recommended electives.
Books and materials are ordered on the basis of student registration, therefore, few changes will be allowed after registration or when school starts in the fall. Any changes must have a sound educational reason and must be approved by teacher, counselor, principal and parents.
Students need to visit with the counselor prior to registration. Students must also make sure parents are involved in selection of classes.
College Prepitory Classes
ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES
*English 9 *Alg. I *Earth Science *Civics
*English 10 Alg. II *Biology *U.S. History
*English 11 Geometry Chemistry World History
*English 12 Adv. Math Physics Psychology
Calculus Sociology
World Geography
U.S. Government
Current Affairs
Wyoming History
Western Movement
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPUTER SCIENCE
Spanish I *Computer Literacy
Spanish II Word Perfect
Spanish III Adv. Computer Applications
Spanish IV
Vocational Prepitory Classes
ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES
*English 9 *Alg. I *Earth Science *Civics
*English 10 *Biology *U.S. History
*English 11 Topics in Sci.
*English 12
BUSINESS FACS-HOME EC. INDUSTRIAL ARTS
*Computer Lit. FACS-Home Ec. I Shop I
Word Perfect Int. Design I & II Welding I & II
Adv. Computer App. Occupational Foods Power Mechanics
Typing I
Consumer Math
Accounting I & II
Post Graduation Requirements
Assured Admission to the University of Wyoming Courses which must
be completed for assured admission to the University of Wyoming and
for receipt of the President’s High School Honor Scholarship.
English
Four (4) units are required, of which at least three units are to
have a substantial writing component. An alternative pre-college curriculum
satisfying the English requirement is three (3) units of English,
including a substantial writing component, plus two (2) units of foreign
language work in the same foreign language.
Mathematics
Three (3) units are required; to include a minimum of Algebra I, Algebra
II, and Geometry (or their equivalents). One of these courses, or
a higher level course, should be taken during the senior year of high
school. (Because retention of mathematics skills is crucial, it is
recommended that students take at least 1/2 unit during the senior
year if possible).
Science
Three (3) units are required from Biological, Physical, or Earth Sciences.
At least one of the units must be from the area of Physics or Chemistry
or equivalent Physical Science.
Cultural Context Electives
Three (3) elective units are required, to be drawn from social or
behavioral sciences, visual or performing arts, humanities, or foreign
language. If two units of foreign language are used to replace one
unit of the English requirement, then those two units of language
cannot be counted as cultural context electives.
Conditional Admission to the University of Wyoming
Three available paths: A, B or C
A. Granted to first time students, or transfer students with fewer
than 30 transferable hours, who do not qualify for assured admission,
but who satisfy all of the following:
(1) Must be high school graduate.
(2) Must have no more than two total deficiencies in the required
HS curriculum, and no more than one deficiency from any of the four
areas.
(3) Graduate of Wyoming high schools must have high school GPA of
at least 2.5, or a GPA of 2.25 with an ACT score (or equivalent SAT
score) of at least 20.
B. Granted to first time students, or students with fewer than 30
transferable hours, who are holders of GED certificates and who meet
all of the following requirements:
(1) Have an average score on the GED of 55, with no individual score
less than 50.
(2) If 21 years of age or less, must have an ACT (equivalent SAT)
of 20.
(3) The senior class of which they would have been a member must have
graduated.
(4) Must submit partial high school transcripts.
(5) Cumulative transferable college GPA must be 2.0 or greater.
C. Granted to “nontraditional” students, defined as students age 25 or older who have not attended an institution of higher education during the last 3 years, who do not otherwise qualify for assured or conditional admission, but who have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0.
Course Curriculum
Note: Some courses may be offered in alternate years or upon demand.
ART
Art I
Elective Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit
The objective of this course is to acquire a basic knowledge of art
purposes, drawing, painting, sculpture, and printing. Students will
also acquire a basic art vocabulary, learn to communicate mental images
through visual images, and learn problem solving techniques in art.
Learning to use and conserve art materials will also be taught. Grading
will be based on daily attitude, being on task, care of supplies,
respect for the work of others and completion of assignments both
in and out of class.
Art II
Elective Grades:
10-12 Prerequisite: Art I 1 Credit
Art II extends the basic skills learned in Art I. Students will learn
to make basic drawing and paintings that are complete and technically
correct. Media used will include pen and ink, silk screen, linoprinting,
clay and scratchboard. Grading will be based on daily attitude, being
on task, care of supplies, respect for the work of others, and completion
of assignments both in and out of class. The daily grade will be combined
with grades on finished art work for the final grade.
Art III & IV
Elective Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Art I & II 1 Credit
Art III and IV is a studio art course in which students are allowed
to develop art skills individually by working on projects they select.
The students will be working toward an improved and extensive portfolio.
BUSINESS
Accounting I
Elective Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit
This course will teach students the basics of keeping financial records
in a business. It will include the accounting cycle, journals, financial
statements, ledgers, payroll, depreciation, and other topics. The
class will use practice simulations and other assignments both in
and out of class to help learn the various topics.
Accounting II
Elective Grades: 12 Prerequisite: Accounting I 1Credit
This course is an extension of Accounting I. It continues with accounting
controls including inventory, vouchers, and petty cash systems. Students
in the course will also receive practice in using a microcomputer.
The course requires accurate and timely completion of assignments
both in and out of class.
Keyboarding
Required Grades 9 Prerequisite: None .5 Credit Class Limit 14
In this course students will learn to use the standard typewriter
keyboard with proper finger technique, properly type various kinds
of letters and documents, accurately proofread, and efficiently use
a word processor. Practice to attain speed and accuracy in keyboarding
will also occur in class.
Keyboarding Plus
Elective Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit Class Limit 14
Students will learn to use the standard keyboard and use microcomputers
to understand the operation of various software packages and computer
uses and capabilities. Theses include word processing, data base,
and spreadsheet, as well as a variety of computer and home utility
programs. This course will allow students to meet the computer literacy
requirement for graduation.
Word and Data Processing
Elective Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding 1 Credit Class Limit
14
This course will teach the students how to use the word perfect processing
software program on an IBM personal computer. The students will learn
to input and format data in the form of letters, reports, tables,
and outlines. Designing macros and desktop publishing will be introduced
throughout the course. Along with the above topics, file management
and DOS commands will also be taught.
Internet and Beyond
Elective Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding 1 Credit Class Limit
14
In this course students will learn basic HTML coding and to produce
an organized web page. They will produce various documents utilizing
a variety of desktop publishing features.
Desktop Publishing
Elective Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding 1 Credit Class Limit
14
This course will be divided into four modules. Students will acquire
a basic knowledge of computer terminology through hands-on experience.
Learn to use windows and application packages in word processing,
data base, spreadsheets, and reporting. Students will produce documentation,
course is focused on school newspaper and its desktop publishing attributes.
Multi-media and Database
Elective Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding 1 Credit Class Limit
14
In the database program, using Microsoft Excel, will teach the students
a modern spreadsheet program. Students will learn fundamental spreadsheet
operations and database functions. In the multi-media portion of this
course students will learn how to use Power Point. This course provides
students with skills needed to create and edit presentations.
Drivers Education
Elective Grades 10-11 Prerequisite: Age 15 Limit 10 1 Semester
In this course students are prepared to meet driver licensing requirements
in Wyoming. Students study automobile operation, safety, and traffic
laws. All students are required to attend both 30 hours of classroom
and 6 hours of driving sessions throughout the course. The course
is a semester course. Students must be 15 years of age and have their
learners permit before the first day of class.
Family and Consumers Science
Home Economics I
Elective Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit
This course includes nutrition, principles of food preparation and
service, clothing design, wardrobe planning, recycling clothing, clothing
care and construction, goal-setting, managing resources, consumerism,
advertising, housing and interior design, accessories, caring for
space, individual development, friendships, family relations, and
career exploration. Each student is required to provide fabric for
sewing projects.
Housing and Interior Design
Elective Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: None .5 Credit No Limit
This course teaches students how to draw floor plans, furnish, decorate,
and care for a home. Topics of study include color and design, furniture
styles, accessories, home appliances, floor plans and arrangements,
and use and care of home furnishings. Projects will be done in class
and students may need to supply some of the materials.
Marriage and Family Living
Elective Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit
Marriage and Family Living helps prepare students for adult living.
Topics include friendship, love, dating, mate selection, marriage,
parenting, problems and crisis in relationships and alternatives to
marriage. Communication skills, assertive skills, handling peer pressure
and issues concerning human sexuality will be covered. Child development
teaches students parenting skills. Prenatal care and development,
birth, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are studied. How children
develop physically, emotionally, socially, and mentally are studied
and observed through hands-on experiences working with children in
a day-care setting.
Occupational Foods
Elective Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: None .5 Credit Limit 16
This course covers professional cooking and baking skills, equipment,
food storage, ordering, and preparation of food. Students will gain
experience in food selection and preparation. Topics covered will
include appetizers, salads, main dishes, breads, vegetables, desserts,
fondue, crepes, and foreign foods.
Foreign Language
Spanish I
Elective Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit
This is a course in beginning Spanish. Pronunciation and beginning
grammar and vocabulary, as well as oral & written use of Spanish
are stressed.
Spanish II
Elective Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Spanish I 1 Credit No Limit
This course is an extension of Spanish I with more grammar exercises
and increased vocabulary and more fluent conversation being studied
and practiced as well as more developed writing skills.
Spanish III
Elective Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Spanish II 1 Credit No Limit
This course extends Spanish II. In addition, more emphasis is placed
upon reading higher level materials in Spanish. These include short
stories, plays, and poetry. More oral and written work in target language
is stressed.
Spanish IV
Elective Grades 12 Prerequisite: Spanish III 1 Credit No Limit
This course will consist of higher level readings, research paper,
advanced grammar composition and oral and written practice.
Industrial Arts
Shop
I Elective Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: None 1 Credit Limit 16 In this
course students will learn the use of power tools and how to plan
and construct basic cabinetry and craft projects. Emphasis is on proper
shop techniques, safety, and striving for quality of work equal to
the student’s ability. Project materials must be furnished or
paid for by the student.
Shop II
Elective Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Shop I 1 Credit Limit 16
Students in this class learn advanced cabinet making techniques and
work on major projects to practice advanced power tool, joinery, and
wood finishing techniques. A fee for basic materials is charged, and
students must furnish or pay for project materials.
Crafts
Elective Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Shop I .5 Credit Limit 16
Students in this class will learn to work in various craft media.
These will include leather, plastic, crystal sheen plaques, horn craft,
scrimshaw, small metal craft, and knife making. Some power tools will
be used and elective projects will be made. Student will be expected
to provide all or some of the materials for various craft projects.
Welding I
Elective Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit Limit 10
In the shop students will learn shop safety, the use of hand and basic
power tools used in welding. A short unit on basic gas cutting, welding,
and arc welding is included. Several small projects will be made by
each student. Advanced projects must be furnished or paid for by the
student.
Welding II
Elective Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Welding I 1 Credit Limit 10
This course provides students the opportunity to learn and practice
several different types of welding. They will have in-depth study
of oxyacetylene cutting and brazing. Studies in arc welding, MIG welding
and related areas will be covered. Students will be required to build
a large project of their choice and will furnish or pay for the materials
used.
Power Mechanics
Elective Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: None .5 Credit Limit 12
Basic mechanic principles relating to 2 and 4 cycle engines. Dismantling,
reassembly and maintenance of small engines will be covered.
Language Arts Journalism/Yearbook
Elective Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: keyboarding skills 1 Credit Limit
10
Students in this class will work on producing and publishing the school
annual. Students will work on layouts, copy, photographs and writing.
Returning students in grade 12 will be given first opportunity.
Language and Literature I
Required Grade 9 Prerequisite: none 1 Credit No Limit
This course will consist of a study of grammar usage, composition
and world literature.
Language and Literature II
Required Grade 10 Prerequisite: Language and Literature I 1 Credit
No Limit
This course will consist of a study of grammar usage, composition,
literature and speech.
American Literature
Required Grade 11 Prerequisite: Language and Literature I and II 1
Credit No Limit
This course will consist of American Literature and composition. A
research paper and at least one book review is required.
British Literature
Required Grade 12 Prerequisite: Language and Literature I and II,
American Literature 1 Credit No Limit
This course will consist of a study of grammar usage, composition
and English Literature.
Mathematics
Pre-Algebra Elective Grade 9-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit
This course is designed for students who have not yet gained the skills
needed for Algebra I. They will study integers; rational numbers;
inequalities; the coordinate plane; areas and volumes.
Algebra I
Required Grade 9-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit In this course
students will study ways to generalize arithmetic operations and use
letters and other symbols to represent numbers or other quantities.
Topics of study include set theory and operations, algebraic expressions,
polynomials, factoring, solving equations and problems, axioms, graphing,
quadratic functions, and solving linear equations.
Algebra II
Elective Grade 9-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I 1 Credit No Limit
This course reviews and extends the topics of Algebra I. Additional
topics include trigonometry and its use, matrices and determinants,
solving quadratic systems, complex numbers, and vectors.
Geometry
Elective Grade 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I 1 Credit No Limit
Geometry is the study of points and lines in space and their relationships.
Topics of study in this course include deductive reasoning, points,
lines, planes, angles, triangles, congruence, parallel lines polygons,
circle, and coordinate geometry.
Advanced Math
Elective Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: Geometry & Algebra II 1 Credit
No Limit
In this course students learn advanced mathematics topics as preparation
for calculus and other higher mathematics courses. Topics include
linear functions, solving complex equations, matrices and vectors,
a review of trigonometric functions, circular functions, logarithms,
probability and statistics, and introductions to differential calculus.
Calculus
Elective Grade 12 Prerequisite: Advanced Math 1 Credit No Limit
This class is a branch of mathematics dealing with maxima and minima
of definite integral which have an integrand that is a function of
independent variables and of dependent variables and their derivatives.
Music
High School Band Elective Grade 9-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No
Limit
Students in this course learn to play ensemble instrumental music.
Students will receive instruction in proper instrumental techniques,
instrument care, music terminology, tonal accuracy, and rhythm. Students
may be required to attend sectional rehearsals outside of class time,
practice for a specified time each week and participate in all performances
and contests as directed by the teacher. This course may be repeated
by all students until graduation.
High School Chorus
Elective Grade 9-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit
Students in this course learn to sing in various sizes of ensembles.
Students study music techniques and terminology, rhythm, harmony,
and melody. Students may be required to attend sectional rehearsals
outside of class time, prepare individual lessons, practice for a
specified time each week and participate in all performances and contests
as directed by the teacher. This course may be repeated by all students
until graduation.
Physical Education
Health and Physical Education
Required Grade 9 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit
In this class approximately half the time is devoted to physical conditioning
and learning the skills of various individual and team sports. The
other half of the class is spent learning health concepts and skills.
These include personal hygiene, basic nutrition, first aid and CPR,
spouse and child abuse. Students are required to dress in gym clothing
and to participate in the activities.
Outdoor Recreation
Elective Grade 10-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit Limit 15
This course will include camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and conservation
activities. Students finishing this course will have completed a Hunter
Safety program.
Advanced Physical Education
Elective Grade 10-12 Prerequisite: Health/P.E. 1 Credit No Limit
This class is designed to give students physical education and a variety
of lifetime sports skills.
Science
Earth Science
Required Grade 9-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit Students
in Earth Science learn about the geologic time scale, plate tectonics,
continental drift, rocks and minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, erosion,
glaciers, soil formation, and man’s impact on the landscape.
The topics will be related to the unique geology in Wyoming.
Biology Elective
Grade10-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit
Students in Biology study living organisms, their structure, functioning,
locomotion, reproduction, behavior, communication, and their relationships
with each other and with their environment.
Topics in Science
Elective Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: 1 year of Science 1 Credit No Limit
Topics in Science will include units of study pertaining to specific
areas of interest. Current concerns in science such as genetics and
genetic engineering, environmental concerns, astronomy, geology related
to Wyoming industry, animal husbandry, and other topics as determined
by the class will be studied. Students will be expected to do a research
project or paper in order to complete the course.
Chemistry
Elective Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Biology 1 Credit No
Limit
Chemistry is the study of matter, its structure, and how it changes.
Topics studied in this course include atoms and molecules, chemical
reactions, the periodic table, various elements, and atomic energy,
among others.
Physics
Elective Grade11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I&II, Biology 1 Credit
No Limit
Students in this class study motion, mechanics, wave motion, electricity,
and measurement. A strong emphasis is placed on the analysis and solution
of problems.
Social Studies
U.S. History
Required Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit
This is an intensive course in American History from the time of exploration
to modern times. Political, economic, and domestic movements and problems
are stressed.
American Civics
Required Grade 9-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I 1 Credit No Limit
American Civics has an emphasis on the role of government in our society.
The structure of government and how it serves its citizens will be
emphasized. The citizen’s role in government will be examined
from both contemporary and historical perspective.
U.S. Government
Elective Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: Civics 1 Credit No Limit
Students will study in-depth the federal government of the United
States. Included will be a study of the constitution and the democratic
principles upon which it is based, the three branches of federal government
and our systems of checks and balances, and political parties and
their role in government.
Wyoming History
Elective Grade 9-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit
This course deals with Wyoming History from prehistoric times to modern
day Wyoming. This course also stresses Wyoming economics and geography
as they relate to its history. Emphasis is also placed on the political
organization of Wyoming and how its various agencies serve Wyoming’s
people. Additional information on Indians, settlers, and the impact
of the transcontinental railroad on the west will be included.
Psychology
Elective Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: None .5 Credit No Limit
Students in this one semester course study human behavior. Topics
studied include psychological methods, behavior patterns, emotions,
personality development and disturbances, effects of heredity and
environment, and principles of learning.
Sociology
Elective Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: None .5 Credit No Limit
This one semester course deals with how people interact in groups.
Topics of study include social methods, social stratification, ethnic
and racial groups, collective behavior, marriage and family, and social
change. A strong emphasis is placed on current social problems with
practical applications for solving them.
World History
Elective Grade 10-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit
Students in this course study the history of civilization from ancient
times to modern day. Emphasis is placed on political, economic, and
social events in each period and locale of history.
Western Movement
Elective Grade 9-12 Prerequisite: Wyoming History .5 Credit No Limit
Students will study the history of the Western region of the United
States which includes the land west of the Mississippi River to the
Pacific Ocean. Emphasis will be put on the study of this region during
the 19th century. Topics to be studied will include the life-styles
of the mountain man, manifest destiny, Western movement of White settlers
and its impact on Native Americans, gold rushes, and transportation
routes and systems.
World Geography
Elective Grade 9-12 Prerequisite: None 1 Credit No Limit
World Geography helps students to understand how people live, work,
and use resources in a rapidly expanding and increasingly competitive
world. As the students study the various regions of the six inhabited
continents and islands of the world, they will learn why a place is
located where it is, what it is like, what the significance of its
location is, and the issues that affect it.
Current Affairs
Elective Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: None .5 Credit No Limit
This course will deal with present day life both in the United States
and around the world. Social, political, cultural, and economic issues
will be explored. Periodical literature, such as newspapers and magazines,
will be used along with other appropriate sources of imagination.
Teacher’s Aids and Work Study
Seniors may either be a teacher’s aide or participate in a work
study one hour a day. Prior approval from the teacher must be obtained
for teacher’s aides. Work study employers must give written consent
to the office for work study students.