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Course outlines for the 2008-2009 school year are available
for all classes offered at Northwest Rankin High School. Each outline includes
a course description, competencies, procedures, major projects & assignments,
assessment plan and extra help information. Select the course below for this
information. Course outlines are also available on each teacher's web page.
Please click here for the link to the faculty
and staff page.
Select Advanced Placement for information regarding our AP course offerings for this school year.
Select Career/Technical for information regarding our Career/Technical program course offerings.
Select Career/Technical-Academic Collaboration for information on this academic option.
If you are interested in information regarding Northwest Rankin's flexible
scheduling, please select the following link: flexschedule
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Flex Schedule:
What is Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit?
Dual enrollment/dual credit is a program that allows high school students
to simultaneously earn college or vocational credit toward a post secondary
diploma at a Mississippi public institution that will also count as credit toward
a high school diploma.
Who is eligible?
Students who have:
1. Completed a minimum of 14 core high school units (exception: any student
who has earned a minimum of 30 on the ACT and has the required GPA and
recommendation as described below can participate even if 14 core credits
have not been earned).
2. Earned a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or better, on all
high school courses, as documented on an official high school transcript.
3. Obtained an unconditional written recommendation from their high school
principal and/or guidance counselor
Important Facts
Prior to enrollment, the student must receive written permission from the
high school principal for participation. A specific form will be provided for
that purpose.The college will attach a copy of the official student class schedule to the
form, indicating days and time for the class. This must be turned in to the
school counselor prior to classes beginning.
It is the responsibility of the student to meet admissions requirements of the
institution and pay all fees required by Hinds Community College for credit.
The student will be expected to follow the attendance policy at the institution
and will suffer all financial and academic penalties that accrue for tardiness,
absence and/or withdrawal.
Textbook costs for the college course are the responsibility of the parent and/or
student. If the student wants to drop out of the college course, he MUST obtain a signed
form for this purpose from the high school counselor to take to the college,
where 21 the official drop action will occur. The student will immediately be
placed in a class
on the high school campus during the allotted dual enrollment time.
The grade earned at the institution will be the grade assigned for dual credit
at the high school. The grade shall become a part of the grade point average
and affect class ranking. The grade will be calculated according to RCSD policy
as an
advanced course (1.05 times the grade). Parents are advised that mid-term grades
at the college level may not be reflective of actual overall performance in
the course. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent and/or student.
For a complete review of the articulation agreement between The Institutes
of Higher Learning, the State Board for Community and Junior Colleges and secondary
schools throughout the state of Mississippi, please select the link Articulation
Agreement.
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Career/Technical Program
Northwest Rankin High School, in conjunction with all other high
schools in the Rankin County School District, provide students with the opportunity
to enroll in career/technical courses offered through a partnership with
Hinds Community College - Rankin Campus.
Students select from the following Career Pathways:
- Transportation
- Business
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Human Sciences, Art, and Humanities
- Construction and Manufacturing
- Health Sciences
- Agricultural Services
For more information, please visit the Pearl/Rankin Career and Technical Center at www.hindscc.edu/departments/career_tech.
*Elective units in physical education include participation in interscholastic
athletic activities that meet the instructional requirements specified in the
Fitness Through Physical Education Framework and that are sanctioned by the
Mississippi High School Activities Association.
**Must be offered in combination with another science course.
***11th and 12th graders may be scheduled into these courses only up to 10%
of course enrollment.
Certifications Available to Career/Technical Education Students
Family and Consumer Sciences
Culinary and Related Foods Technology Program (secondary)
ProStart® national certification:
The ProStart® program, administered by the National Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation (NRAEF), is a nationwide system of high school restaurant
and foodservice courses linked with mentored worksite experiences.
The Mississippi Department of Education/Vocational and Technical Education
partners with the Mississippi Restaurant Association to offer The ProStart®
program. Integrated into the secondary Culinary and Related Foods Technology
program, ProStart® offers students in grades 10-12 the opportunity to work
toward national certification. By successful completion of course work, a written
assessment and 400 hours of mentored worksite experience, students are eligible
to apply for national certification from the National Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation. Eight secondary Culinary and Related Foods Technology
programs in Mississippi offer this opportunity to interested students.
Early Childhood Services and Education Program (secondary)
Child Development Associate (CDA) national credentialing program:
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, administered by The Council
for Early Childhood Professional Recognition, is a nationally recognized credential
awarded to individuals who have demonstrated competency through both experience
and education in working with young children ages 0-5. The CDA Credential is
awarded to infant/toddler childcare teachers, preschool teachers or family childcare
providers. In order to receive the CDA Credential, candidates must meet the
eligibility requirements and complete or facilitate the completion of a professional
resource file, parent opinion questionnaires, a formal observation, an oral
interview, and a written assessment. The Early Childhood Institute at Mississippi
State University partners with the Mississippi Department of Education/Office
of Vocational and Technical Education to offer the CDA.
Three secondary Early Childhood Services and Education programs in Mississippi
officially offer this opportunity to interested students.
Health Occupations
Home Maker Test
Home Health Aide Test
The Home Maker and Home Health Aide programs are short-term adult education
programs taught for 120 clock hours. The students learn how to assist people
with their can and homes. The students then can take the Home Maker and Home
Health aide tests. In the Allied Health program most of the information for
these two courses is taught. The teacher can use the 20% of the course for teacher
addition to teach needed procedures. At this point the student qualifies to
take the Home Maker and Home Health Aide tests. The testing service for these
two tests is located in our office.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) is a 120 clock hour course that teaches students
how to take of patients in nursing homes and hospitals. This course has class,
lab and clinical required. The course and passing the test is required to work
as a nurse aide in a nursing home. This is a federal requirement for nurse aides
in nursing homes. Five programs are taking part and 92 others are possible.
Trade & Industrial
(NATEF) National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation Certification
- NATEF was founded in 1983 as an independent, non-profit organization with
a single mission: To evaluate technician training programs against standards
developed by the automotive industry and recommend qualifying programs for certification
(accreditation) by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
• Auto Body Repairer – 18 programs
• Automotive Service Technology – 58 programs
• Vehicle & Mobile Equipment Mechanics – 21 programs
(ADDA) American Design Drafting Association Certification – The American
Design Drafting Association is a non-profit professional membership organization
that was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 1948.
• Drafting & Design Technology – 23 programs
CompTIA A+ Certification - CompTIA A+ certification is an international industry
credential that validates the knowledge of computer service technicians with
the equivalent of 500 hours of hands-on experience. Major hardware and software
vendors, distributors and resellers accept CompTIA A+ as the standard in foundation-level,
vendor-neutral certification for service technicians. The exams cover a broad
range of hardware and software technologies, but are not bound to any vendor-specific
products. The skills and knowledge measured by the CompTIA A+ exams were derived
from an industry-wide and worldwide job task analysis. To date, more than 500,000
individuals have obtained CompTIA A+ certification.
• Computer Systems Technology – 13 programs
Net+ Certification - This certification is the basis of any Internet related
profession. This certification will help you master Internet basics, security,
development, networking and much, much more – 13 programs
NCCER – National Center for Construction Education and Research - The
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit
501(c)(3) education foundation founded in 1995 by 11 of the world’s largest
and most progressive construction companies and several national construction
associations. NCCER was created to address the severe workforce shortage facing
our industry and to develop standardized construction, maintenance and pipeline
curricula. Today, NCCER is supported by hundreds of leading construction companies,
manufacturers and national trade associations.
• Construction Trades – 70 program
• Metal Trades – 45 programs
• Residential Carpentry – 15 programs
• Brick, Block & Stone Masonry – 9 programs
• Welding – 17 programs
• Electrical Trades – 10 programs
• (HVAC) Heating & Air Conditioning – 4 programs
• Industrial Mechanics Maintenance Technology – 4 programs
State Board of Cosmetology Licensed - The mission of the Mississippi
State Board of Cosmetology is to regulate the instruction and practice of cosmetology
and related professions by establishing rules and regulations relating to qualifications
for licensure and procedures for the administration of examination prior to
licensure, and by establishment of rules and regulations setting forth sanitation
requirements for the operation of cosmetological establishments, for the benefit
of the consumer and for the public health.
• Cosmetology – 2 programs
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Career/Technical and Academic Course Collaboration
In response to the call for additional rigor in high school
coursework and a proposed increase in high school graduation requirements,
the Office of Vocational and Technical Education (OVTE), MDE has made available
academic and elective credit for certain vocational and technical courses.
In granting credit to meet graduation requirements in science, mathematics,
and arts to these courses, schools can use existing courses and teachers to
meet the increased graduation requirements without having to add additional
staff. The vocational and technical courses for which this applies are listed
in the table below.
PROGRAM |
COURSE |
TOTAL UNITS GRANTED |
ACADEMIC UNITS REQUESTED |
ELECTIVE UNITS |
| Agricultural and Environmental Science and Technology |
Concepts of Agriscience (1)
Science of Agricultural Plants (2)
Science of Agricutural Animals (2)
Science of Agricultural Environment (2)
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1
1
1
1
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1 Science
1 Science
1 Science
1 Science
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0
0
0
0
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| Forestry |
Forestry I
Forestry II
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2
2
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2 Science |
2
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| Horticulture |
Horticulture I
Horticulture II
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2
2
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2 Science |
2 |
| Agriscience |
Introduction to Agriscience (1) |
1 |
1 Science |
0 |
| Agriscience |
Agriscience I (1)
Agriscience II
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2
2 |
2 Science |
2 |
| Aquaculture |
Aquaculture I (1)
Aquaculture II
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2
2 |
2 Science |
2 |
| Allied Health |
Allied Health I (1)
Allied Health II
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2
2 |
2 Science |
2 |
| Drafting |
Drafting I
Drafting II
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2
2 |
1 Math |
3 |
| Technology Applications |
Technology Applications I (1, 3)
Technology Applications II
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2 Science |
2 |
| Computer Graphics Technology |
Computer Graphics Technology I
Computer Graphics Technology II
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1 Arts |
3 |
| Plastics and Polymer Science Applications |
Plastics and Polymer Science I
Plastics and Polymer Science II
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2
2 |
2 Science |
2 |
(1) Academic credit has been previously approved for this course.
(2) Concepts of Agriscience is a prerequisite to this course.
(3) Algebra I is a prerequisite to this course.
The following courses now count as meeting Business and Technology
requirements in Standards 20 and 32 of the Mississippi Public School Accountability
Standards:
Correlations of competencies in each vocational and technical course have ben
prepared showing relevant competencies in each course compared to academic competencies
in science, mathematics, the arts, and personal finance courses. The science,
arts, or mathematics credit for the 2-course, 4-credit occupational courses,
will be granted only if the student successfully completes both courses in the
program. Only by completing both courses in the program can students master
the academic competencies listed in the correlations. This request is also based
on Federal regulatioins thatt call for students to enroll in and complete a
sequence of courses leading to occupational and academic skill attainment.
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