Acceptance Syllabus: James Madison High School
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
General Diploma Program
REQUIRED COURSES
- 12 CREDITS ORIENTATON
JM01 - INTRODUCTION TO JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL. An orientation course that introduces the student to the essential ingredients that make distance learning at James Madison High School a successful and enjoyable experience. Learn about relevant JMHS policies and procedures; polish your study skills; explore time management to improve your productivity; develop your research capabilities; find out about plagiarism; discover practical career planning techniques; and plan for college. Required
ELECTIVE COURSES (PICK 4)
- 4 CREDITS ENGLISH
EN11 - READING AND LITERATURE I EN13 - ENGLISH GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION I EN14 - ENGLISH GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION II EN17 - READING AND LITERATURE II EN19 - ESSENTIAL OF GRAMMAR & WRITING
ENGLISH
EN01 - ENGLISH FOR LIFE AND WORK I. Examine classical and modern works of non-fiction, poetry, short stories, drama and novels, focusing on integrating …show more content…
literature with grammar and composition. Read works from Rawlings, Poe, Rodowsky, Cisneros, Homer, Holtslander, Hughes, Goodall, de Maupassant, Stegner, Walker, Dickinson, Shakespeare, Angelou and others. Required EN02 - ENGLISH FOR LIFE AND WORK II. A further examination of popular literature genres and works by a wide range of classical and contemporary authors, among them Hayslip, Parker, Tennyson, Millay, Angelou, Fitzgerald, LaoTzu, Shakespeare, Frost, Gandbhir, Donne, Greene, Saki, Reed, Steinbeck, Dillard, Vonnegut, Wright, Hughes, Nash, Sophocles, White and others. Required EN03 - ENGLISH FOR LIFE AND WORK III. Analyze short stories, novels, non-fiction, poetry and drama from American authors, including Jefferson, Williams, Douglass, Voigt, Farr, Whitman, Cisneros, Malamud, Dickinson, Angelou, Steinbeck, Dillard, Franklin, Unger, Twain, Tan, Hughes, White, Faulkner and many others. Review grammar and composition. Required EN04 - ENGLISH FOR LIFE AND WORK IV. Read and study additional selections of classical and contemporary literature. Authors include Boll, Shakespeare, Churchill, Wiesel, Chekhov, Dickens, Boccaccio, Dahl, Plato, Russell, Mowat, Walker, Orwell, Rangkuti, Toth, Priestley and more. Includes review lessons in grammar and composition. Required
EN20 - VOCABULARY STUDIES EN21 - WRITING FOR COLLEGE
MATH
MA06 - PRE-ALGEBRA MA08 - ALGEBRA I MA09 - ALGEBRA II MA10 - ADVANCED MATHEMATICS MA13 - CONSUMER MATH MA15 - INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA/GEOMETRY I MA16 - INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA/GEOMETRY II MA17 - GEOMETRY
FOREIGN LANGUAGE MATH
MA11 - GENERAL MATH.
Using a calculator; comparing, ordering, rounding and regrouping numbers; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing; estimating products; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals; solving equations; percents; ratios and proportion; metric length, mass and capacity; measurement: mass, area, perimeter, circumference and volume; similar triangles; creating graphs and tables; slope; graphing linear equations; solving inequalities. Required MA14 - TRANSITION MATH. Adding and subtracting decimals; multiplying decimals; dividing decimals; fractions; multiplying, dividing, adding and subtracting fractions; comparing fractions, decimals and percents; ratios and proportions; solving percent problems; finding simple interest; installment plan buying; percent of increase or decrease; problem solving with decimals, fractions, percents and proportions; working with time zones. Required LA02 - SPANISH I LA03 - SPANISH II LA04 - FRENCH I LA05 - FRENCH
II
SOCIAL STUDIES
SS09 - U.S. GOVERNMENT SS12 - WORLD GEOGRAPHY
SOCIAL STUDIES
SS13 - WORLD HISTORY. An in-depth exploration of our global community’s past, emphasizing the people, events, politics and cultural conditions that changed early civilizations and how these changes effected the development of modern society through time. Regions of the world are examined in detail. Culminates in one final research project. Required SS14 - CIVICS. Citizenship in a democracy; the Constitution; the Bill of Rights; Congress; the President; the three branches of government; political parties; influencing government; state and local government; legal rights and responsibilities; civil and criminal law; the American economy; supply and demand; business and labor; the free enterprise system; money and banking; comparing popular economics systems; our interdependent world. Required SS18 - AMERICAN HISTORY. The first Americans; exploration; colonial America; the American Revolution; the Constitution; a new nation; the Jefferson and Jackson eras; manifest destiny; the age of reform; slavery; the Civil War; reconstruction; the Western frontier; the growth of industry; toward an urban America; World Wars I and II; the jazz age; the Depression; the Cold War; America in the fifties; Civil Rights; the Vietnam War; the Nixon and Carter presidencies; the Reagan, Bush and Clinton presidencies; a look ahead. Culminates in a final research project. Required SC08 - PHYSICS
SCIENCE
SC07 - CHEMISTRY.
SC11 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE SC12 - EARTH SCIENCE SC13 - GENERAL BIOLOGY SC20 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE LABORATORY SC21 - BIOLOGY LABORATORY SC22 - CHEMISTRY LABORATORY SC23 - PHYSICS LABORATORY
BUSINESS SCIENCE
SC00 - GENERAL SCIENCE. Weather forecasting and mapping; severe weather and storms; biotic and abiotic factors in ecosystems; interactions among organisms; population growth; ecosystem change; food chemistry and energy; photosynthesis; soil nutrients; fighting pests; food preservation; non-renewable and renewable resources; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks; petroleum chemistry; the earth’s crust in motion; material properties; forces and machines; thermal energy; electricity; disease; the immune system; physics of flight and space flight. Required SC10 - HEALTH SCIENCE. Wellness: a way of life; the healthy personality; healthy emotions and relationships; managing stress; mental disorders; family roles; you in the community; basic nutrition; dietary needs; digestion and excretion; bones and muscles; circulation and respiration; lifelong activity; reproduction and heredity; growth and development; aging; preventing substance abuse; diseases and disorders; environmental health and safety. Required BU01 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS BU09 - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES BU20 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS BU22 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING BU28 - KEYBOARDING AND APPLICATIONS BU31 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS BU32 - BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND MANAGEMENT
CG1023JM
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Correspondence Curriculum • General Diploma Program
The Correspondence Choice
Our comprehensive, self-paced curriculum includes exciting electives Receive an authoritative textbook and/or workbook with each course Get instructional support from knowledgeable tutors via phone, mail or e-mail Study guides are clear and easy to follow Submit exams by mail or online at your option
ADMISSIONS
MEET THE PREREQUISITES 1. We accept students every day of the year (minimum age 14). Students start each course independently and progress through their studies at their own convenient pace. Students under the age of 18 must be enrolled by a parent or legal guardian. 2. Some courses may require common household supplies to be provided by the student. ENROLL 1. Fill out and mail the enclosed enrollment form or enroll by phone at 1-800-535-1613. 2. A low down payment is all that’s required to enroll; then we’ll put you on our interest-free monthly tuition plan. We will process the form within 24 to 48 hours. All students will be notified and then receive access to a personal online student account, which allows 24-hour access to grades and more at our secure student services Web site. 3. To transfer credit from another high school, please send a Transcript Request Form to your school or board of education district to ensure your official transcript is submitted in a timely manner. The Transcript Request Form will be provided in your Student Handbook. Transcripts should be received by us within 90 days of enrollment. The transcript mailing address and fax are: Attention: Registrar PCDI Canada 206-1075 North Service Road West Oakville, ON L6M 2G2 Fax: (905) 469-4453 4. Based on a careful evaluation of any existing transfer credits, the courses and credits required for graduation will be determined by our team of student advisors START YOUR FIRST COURSE 1. The first course for all Correspondence students is Introduction to James Madison High School. Your course materials will be mailed in a timely manner. For each course you’ll receive: a textbook and/or workbook; study guide; a vocabulary builder; review questions and answers to help you check your progress; and exam sheets. 2. Just follow the step-by-step instructions. Then, complete your assignments and mail in your exams when you’re ready. You also have the option of taking exams online. 3. Need help? You’ll never fall behind, because you may always call, write or e-mail our team of courteous tutors. GRADUATE 1. Exam results and grades will be posted and maintained in your online student account folder and may be accessed any time at students.jmhs.com. 2. Each 9th - 12th grade level may be completed in as little as six months. Students must complete a minimum of four (4) James Madison High School courses, at one credit each, to be eligible to earn the General Diploma from our school. A total of 16 total credits must be earned to graduate. 3. To graduate, you must meet all academic requirements and tuition must be paid in full. You’ll receive your accredited diploma and your class ring, which will be custom-sized just for you. 4. After graduation, James Madison High School will maintain your high school transcript and mail it to prospective colleges or employers at your request.
ACADEMICS
CREDITS 1. The 9th – 12th grade JMHS General Diploma Program offers a wide array of courses, including electives, with a total of 16 credits required to graduate. Completion of a minimum of one full year of high school at JMHS is required to earn a diploma from us. 2. Our program of study is an excellent supplement to either a homeschool or traditional high school curriculum. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain prior approval from an authorized high school official or the board of education to ensure the acceptance of transfer credits earned at our school. Homeschool students should check with their state’s appropriate regulatory agency regarding homeschool educational requirements. 3. JMHS graduate transcripts remain on file and will be sent to prospective colleges and employers by request. Many leading colleges and universities have accepted our graduates; however, JMHS makes no claim as to acceptance of credits earned at our school and it is the responsibility of the student to verify college entrance requirements. EXAMS AND GRADING 1. Set your own schedule for taking exams: there is no waiting for other students to catch up, and no need to take an exam before you’re ready. After you submit your exam by mail or online (at your option), it is either computer or hand-graded by our experienced faculty. 2. Students are promptly notified of their grades by mail. Grading scale: A (90-100); B (80-90); C (70-80); D (65-70); and F (64 and below). Minimum passing grade is 65. Grades, which are an average of all assignments and exams, may be tracked at any time through the student’s personal online account. ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE Our professional, caring team of tutors is available to assist students by mail, phone or e-mail. Contact a JMHS tutor at 1-800-224-7234 or e-mail education@jmhs.com. If you have a question about your tuition payments, shipping of course materials or other administrative concern, call 1-800-2247234 or e-mail studentservices@jmhs.com. There’s no better time than right now to earn your high school diploma. And there’s no better way to earn it than as a student with James Madison High School. Join us today!
CURRICULUM OUTLINE
CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT CODE COURSE NAME MA14 Transition Math SS18 American History SC10 Health Science EN03 English for Life & Work III SS14 Civics Elective CREDIT 1 1 1 1 1 1 CODE COURSE NAME EN04 English for Life & Work IV Elective Elective Elective
TOTAL CREDITS 16
CREDIT 1 1 1 1
JM01 Introduction to James Madison High School 1 EN01 English for Life & Work I MA11 General Math SS13 World History SC00 General Science EN02 English for Life & Work II 1 1 1 1 1
Call An Admission Advisor Now To Enroll: 1-800-535-1613
General Diploma Program
REQUIRED COURSES
- 12 CREDITS ORIENTATON
JM01 - INTRODUCTION TO JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL. An orientation course that introduces the student to the essential ingredients that make distance learning at James Madison High School a successful and enjoyable experience. Learn about relevant JMHS policies and procedures; polish your study skills; explore time management to improve your productivity; develop your research capabilities; find out about plagiarism; discover practical career planning techniques; and plan for college. Required
ELECTIVE COURSES (PICK 4)
- 4 CREDITS ENGLISH
EN11 - READING AND LITERATURE I EN13 - ENGLISH GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION I EN14 - ENGLISH GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION II EN17 - READING AND LITERATURE II EN19 - ESSENTIAL OF GRAMMAR & WRITING
ENGLISH
EN01 - ENGLISH FOR LIFE AND WORK I. Examine classical and modern works of non-fiction, poetry, short stories, drama and novels, focusing on integrating …show more content…
literature with grammar and composition. Read works from Rawlings, Poe, Rodowsky, Cisneros, Homer, Holtslander, Hughes, Goodall, de Maupassant, Stegner, Walker, Dickinson, Shakespeare, Angelou and others. Required EN02 - ENGLISH FOR LIFE AND WORK II. A further examination of popular literature genres and works by a wide range of classical and contemporary authors, among them Hayslip, Parker, Tennyson, Millay, Angelou, Fitzgerald, LaoTzu, Shakespeare, Frost, Gandbhir, Donne, Greene, Saki, Reed, Steinbeck, Dillard, Vonnegut, Wright, Hughes, Nash, Sophocles, White and others. Required EN03 - ENGLISH FOR LIFE AND WORK III. Analyze short stories, novels, non-fiction, poetry and drama from American authors, including Jefferson, Williams, Douglass, Voigt, Farr, Whitman, Cisneros, Malamud, Dickinson, Angelou, Steinbeck, Dillard, Franklin, Unger, Twain, Tan, Hughes, White, Faulkner and many others. Review grammar and composition. Required EN04 - ENGLISH FOR LIFE AND WORK IV. Read and study additional selections of classical and contemporary literature. Authors include Boll, Shakespeare, Churchill, Wiesel, Chekhov, Dickens, Boccaccio, Dahl, Plato, Russell, Mowat, Walker, Orwell, Rangkuti, Toth, Priestley and more. Includes review lessons in grammar and composition. Required
EN20 - VOCABULARY STUDIES EN21 - WRITING FOR COLLEGE
MATH
MA06 - PRE-ALGEBRA MA08 - ALGEBRA I MA09 - ALGEBRA II MA10 - ADVANCED MATHEMATICS MA13 - CONSUMER MATH MA15 - INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA/GEOMETRY I MA16 - INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA/GEOMETRY II MA17 - GEOMETRY
FOREIGN LANGUAGE MATH
MA11 - GENERAL MATH.
Using a calculator; comparing, ordering, rounding and regrouping numbers; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing; estimating products; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals; solving equations; percents; ratios and proportion; metric length, mass and capacity; measurement: mass, area, perimeter, circumference and volume; similar triangles; creating graphs and tables; slope; graphing linear equations; solving inequalities. Required MA14 - TRANSITION MATH. Adding and subtracting decimals; multiplying decimals; dividing decimals; fractions; multiplying, dividing, adding and subtracting fractions; comparing fractions, decimals and percents; ratios and proportions; solving percent problems; finding simple interest; installment plan buying; percent of increase or decrease; problem solving with decimals, fractions, percents and proportions; working with time zones. Required LA02 - SPANISH I LA03 - SPANISH II LA04 - FRENCH I LA05 - FRENCH
II
SOCIAL STUDIES
SS09 - U.S. GOVERNMENT SS12 - WORLD GEOGRAPHY
SOCIAL STUDIES
SS13 - WORLD HISTORY. An in-depth exploration of our global community’s past, emphasizing the people, events, politics and cultural conditions that changed early civilizations and how these changes effected the development of modern society through time. Regions of the world are examined in detail. Culminates in one final research project. Required SS14 - CIVICS. Citizenship in a democracy; the Constitution; the Bill of Rights; Congress; the President; the three branches of government; political parties; influencing government; state and local government; legal rights and responsibilities; civil and criminal law; the American economy; supply and demand; business and labor; the free enterprise system; money and banking; comparing popular economics systems; our interdependent world. Required SS18 - AMERICAN HISTORY. The first Americans; exploration; colonial America; the American Revolution; the Constitution; a new nation; the Jefferson and Jackson eras; manifest destiny; the age of reform; slavery; the Civil War; reconstruction; the Western frontier; the growth of industry; toward an urban America; World Wars I and II; the jazz age; the Depression; the Cold War; America in the fifties; Civil Rights; the Vietnam War; the Nixon and Carter presidencies; the Reagan, Bush and Clinton presidencies; a look ahead. Culminates in a final research project. Required SC08 - PHYSICS
SCIENCE
SC07 - CHEMISTRY.
SC11 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE SC12 - EARTH SCIENCE SC13 - GENERAL BIOLOGY SC20 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE LABORATORY SC21 - BIOLOGY LABORATORY SC22 - CHEMISTRY LABORATORY SC23 - PHYSICS LABORATORY
BUSINESS SCIENCE
SC00 - GENERAL SCIENCE. Weather forecasting and mapping; severe weather and storms; biotic and abiotic factors in ecosystems; interactions among organisms; population growth; ecosystem change; food chemistry and energy; photosynthesis; soil nutrients; fighting pests; food preservation; non-renewable and renewable resources; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks; petroleum chemistry; the earth’s crust in motion; material properties; forces and machines; thermal energy; electricity; disease; the immune system; physics of flight and space flight. Required SC10 - HEALTH SCIENCE. Wellness: a way of life; the healthy personality; healthy emotions and relationships; managing stress; mental disorders; family roles; you in the community; basic nutrition; dietary needs; digestion and excretion; bones and muscles; circulation and respiration; lifelong activity; reproduction and heredity; growth and development; aging; preventing substance abuse; diseases and disorders; environmental health and safety. Required BU01 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS BU09 - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES BU20 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS BU22 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING BU28 - KEYBOARDING AND APPLICATIONS BU31 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS BU32 - BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND MANAGEMENT
CG1023JM
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Correspondence Curriculum • General Diploma Program
The Correspondence Choice
Our comprehensive, self-paced curriculum includes exciting electives Receive an authoritative textbook and/or workbook with each course Get instructional support from knowledgeable tutors via phone, mail or e-mail Study guides are clear and easy to follow Submit exams by mail or online at your option
ADMISSIONS
MEET THE PREREQUISITES 1. We accept students every day of the year (minimum age 14). Students start each course independently and progress through their studies at their own convenient pace. Students under the age of 18 must be enrolled by a parent or legal guardian. 2. Some courses may require common household supplies to be provided by the student. ENROLL 1. Fill out and mail the enclosed enrollment form or enroll by phone at 1-800-535-1613. 2. A low down payment is all that’s required to enroll; then we’ll put you on our interest-free monthly tuition plan. We will process the form within 24 to 48 hours. All students will be notified and then receive access to a personal online student account, which allows 24-hour access to grades and more at our secure student services Web site. 3. To transfer credit from another high school, please send a Transcript Request Form to your school or board of education district to ensure your official transcript is submitted in a timely manner. The Transcript Request Form will be provided in your Student Handbook. Transcripts should be received by us within 90 days of enrollment. The transcript mailing address and fax are: Attention: Registrar PCDI Canada 206-1075 North Service Road West Oakville, ON L6M 2G2 Fax: (905) 469-4453 4. Based on a careful evaluation of any existing transfer credits, the courses and credits required for graduation will be determined by our team of student advisors START YOUR FIRST COURSE 1. The first course for all Correspondence students is Introduction to James Madison High School. Your course materials will be mailed in a timely manner. For each course you’ll receive: a textbook and/or workbook; study guide; a vocabulary builder; review questions and answers to help you check your progress; and exam sheets. 2. Just follow the step-by-step instructions. Then, complete your assignments and mail in your exams when you’re ready. You also have the option of taking exams online. 3. Need help? You’ll never fall behind, because you may always call, write or e-mail our team of courteous tutors. GRADUATE 1. Exam results and grades will be posted and maintained in your online student account folder and may be accessed any time at students.jmhs.com. 2. Each 9th - 12th grade level may be completed in as little as six months. Students must complete a minimum of four (4) James Madison High School courses, at one credit each, to be eligible to earn the General Diploma from our school. A total of 16 total credits must be earned to graduate. 3. To graduate, you must meet all academic requirements and tuition must be paid in full. You’ll receive your accredited diploma and your class ring, which will be custom-sized just for you. 4. After graduation, James Madison High School will maintain your high school transcript and mail it to prospective colleges or employers at your request.
ACADEMICS
CREDITS 1. The 9th – 12th grade JMHS General Diploma Program offers a wide array of courses, including electives, with a total of 16 credits required to graduate. Completion of a minimum of one full year of high school at JMHS is required to earn a diploma from us. 2. Our program of study is an excellent supplement to either a homeschool or traditional high school curriculum. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain prior approval from an authorized high school official or the board of education to ensure the acceptance of transfer credits earned at our school. Homeschool students should check with their state’s appropriate regulatory agency regarding homeschool educational requirements. 3. JMHS graduate transcripts remain on file and will be sent to prospective colleges and employers by request. Many leading colleges and universities have accepted our graduates; however, JMHS makes no claim as to acceptance of credits earned at our school and it is the responsibility of the student to verify college entrance requirements. EXAMS AND GRADING 1. Set your own schedule for taking exams: there is no waiting for other students to catch up, and no need to take an exam before you’re ready. After you submit your exam by mail or online (at your option), it is either computer or hand-graded by our experienced faculty. 2. Students are promptly notified of their grades by mail. Grading scale: A (90-100); B (80-90); C (70-80); D (65-70); and F (64 and below). Minimum passing grade is 65. Grades, which are an average of all assignments and exams, may be tracked at any time through the student’s personal online account. ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE Our professional, caring team of tutors is available to assist students by mail, phone or e-mail. Contact a JMHS tutor at 1-800-224-7234 or e-mail education@jmhs.com. If you have a question about your tuition payments, shipping of course materials or other administrative concern, call 1-800-2247234 or e-mail studentservices@jmhs.com. There’s no better time than right now to earn your high school diploma. And there’s no better way to earn it than as a student with James Madison High School. Join us today!
CURRICULUM OUTLINE
CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT CODE COURSE NAME MA14 Transition Math SS18 American History SC10 Health Science EN03 English for Life & Work III SS14 Civics Elective CREDIT 1 1 1 1 1 1 CODE COURSE NAME EN04 English for Life & Work IV Elective Elective Elective
TOTAL CREDITS 16
CREDIT 1 1 1 1
JM01 Introduction to James Madison High School 1 EN01 English for Life & Work I MA11 General Math SS13 World History SC00 General Science EN02 English for Life & Work II 1 1 1 1 1
Call An Admission Advisor Now To Enroll: 1-800-535-1613