BPS High School Course Catalog 24-25 - Flipbook - Page 86
36102 Individualized Consumer Math
Consumers Math will provide students of mixed abilities with key math concepts essential for
successful adult living. Students gain practical math competence through real-world examples in the
areas of money management, banking, credit-card math, career choices, consumerism, jobs, and
everyday living. Basic skills lessons review and practice mathematical concepts essential to everyday
life.
Prerequisite- must pass one trimester of Integrated Math 1
Grades taught: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
354020 Practical Math
This course is designed to introduce the methods of using decimals, fractions and percentages
interchangeably while reinforcing basic mathematical operations. Daily living situations presented in
story and chart format will serve as a means for enhancing step-by-step problem-solving skills.
Students will progress to levels of greater independence in reasoning with respect to measurement,
estimation, comparison and decision making. Math application skills involving scheduling, planning
and organizing personal affairs will be emphasized.
Grades taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
991220 Community Based Vocational Instruction
The fundamental goal of the Community Based Vocational Instruction for Birmingham Public
Schools is to assist students in their preparation for vocational employment. This course helps
individuals to master the skills required for the world of work through integrating school-based
education and job-based training. The Community Based Vocational Instruction program helps
identify vocational preferences and aptitudes, uses community resources to observe and try out jobs,
and helps students learn the skills they need to enter competitive or supported work when they
leave school.
Grades taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .25
WORLD LANGUAGE
Course Descriptions and Sequence
Program Level
Course Selection
Introductory Courses
ASL 1 & 2
Chinese 1 & 2
French 1 & 2
Spanish 1 & 2
Intermediate Courses
ASL 3
Chinese 3 & 4
French 3 & 4
Spanish 3 & 4
Honors Spanish 4
Advanced Placement Courses
AP French
AP Spanish
AP Chinese
Perspectives Courses
Honors French Perspectives
Honors Hispanic Perspectives
Honors Chinese Perspectives
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