2009-2010 Corbin High School Profile
Corbin High School
is the only high school in the Corbin Independent School District and is located
in southeastern Kentucky on Interstate 75 in Corbin, KY which has a population
of approximately 15,000 people. Corbin is midway between Knoxville, TN and
Lexington, KY and has the distinction of being near Cumberland Falls State
Park as well as the unusual feature of being located in three counties: Whitley,
Knox, and Laurel.
Corbin High School has an excellent reputation for academics in the community,
state, and southern region of the United States. The high school curriculum
contains over 100 different course offerings that are available to all students
and is designed to provide opportunities in pre-college, accelerated, Advanced
Placement, and vocational/technical instruction. The faculty is exceptionally
well trained with nearly 95% of its members having a Master’s Degree
or higher. Corbin High School has been an accredited member of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools since 1925, is fully accredited by the
Kentucky Department of Education, and is a member of the Southern Region Educational
Board. Last year Corbin High School was selected by the Educational Policy
Improvement Center (EPIC) as one of only 30 high schools nationwide to be
included in the CREST project designed to identify high schools that standout
in their ability to prepare students effectively for college.
Grade Levels: 9-12
Student Enrollment: 797
School Hours:
School year: 175 days
Schedule for classes: Trimester
3 Terms-- 12 weeks each, 5 blocks per day, 2 1/2 credits per term
Seniors Attending Post Secondary Schools: 84%
Number
of Honors Classes Offered: 13
English I-III, Biology, Chemistry, Anantomy, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry,
Pre-Calculus, Band IV, Visual Art IV, PLTW Engineering classes
Number
of AP Classes Offered: 7
AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP US History, AP English
IV, AP Statistics
College Credit Available: Advanced Placement Exams and Eastern Kentucky University EKU Now program.
Class grades are reported at twelve-week intervals. The following standards for grading are prescribed:
Grades |
Weighted
Scale |
Unweighted
Scale |
A = 90
- 100 |
A = 5.0 |
A = 4.0 |
B= 80
- 90 |
B = 4.0 |
B = 3.0 |
C = 70
- 79 |
C = 2.5 |
C = 2.0 |
D = 60
- 69 |
D = 1.0 |
D = 1.0 |
F = <
60 |
F = 0.0 |
F = .0. |
Students are assigned a final letter grade at the completion of the course. Grade point averages determined using the scale shown above.
Credits Required for Graduation: Standard Diploma- 26; Honors Diploma 27
| State Requirements |
CHS Standard Diploma |
CHS Comprehensive Diploma |
|
|
English |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Social Studies |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
Mathematics |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
Science |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
Health and P.E. |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Humanities |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Foreign
Language |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Electives |
7 |
10 |
8 |
Practical
Living |
0 |
.5 |
.5 |
Computer
Applications |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Total |
22 |
26 |
27 |
Special Programs
School-Based Bank, Co-Operative Work Experience, Job Shadowing, Peer Tutoring, JROTC, Outdoor Classroom, Communication Academy with four components (TV station, radio station, print media, and theater), Project Lead the Way (national engineering program),Video Production, Student Technology Aides, Youth Service Center, Paws Print Newspaper, Yearbook Staff, Marching and Concert Bands, Concert Choir, Student Advisory, Freshmen Center, Center for the Performing Arts, Career Majors
Technical/Career Offerings
Business, Consumer Science, Administrative Support Services, Communication Academy, Child Care, Financial Services, Corbin Technical Center Offerings-Drafting, Electrical, Automotive, Information Technology (CISCO Networking and Computer Repair), Welding, Health Sciences
Technology
Available
Seven computer labs with 230 computers, several mini computer labs with up to 10 computers, two Carnegie Math computer labs with 60 computers, three-30 computer laptop carts, graphing calculators, CBL’s (Calculator-Based Laboratory), classroom Promethean boards, three classes of TI Navigator Systems, CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting), Adobe Photoshop, Accelerated Reader, film/film editing equipment, digital cameras and scanners, radio station, website: www.corbinhighschool.org
School Clubs
and Organizations
Academic Team, Arts & Crafts Club, Beta Club, Chess Club, Engineering Club, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Film Production, First Priority/FCA, Foreign Language and Travel Club, Forensics/Speech, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Educators of America, Health Occupation Students of America, March of Dimes Club, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Odyssey of the Mind, Pegasus Writing Club, Pep Club, Recycling Club, Redhounds Read for the Fun of It, Relay for Life Club, Science Olympiad, Senior Science Club, Sign Language Club, Skills USA, Student Council, Student Technology Leadership Program, Student YMCA Leadership, Thespian Society, Unite Club, Yoga and Fitness Club
Extra Help
ESS Tutoring (Extended School Services) is offered in core classes Monday-Friday from 7:30-8:00 AM and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:15-4:30 PM (transportation provided). The CHS Media center is open Monday-Friday until 5:30 PM for extra help and makeup credits.
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
School Clubs
and Organizations
Academic Team, Arts & Crafts Club, Beta Club, Chess Club, Engineering Club, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Film Production, First Priority/FCA, Foreign Language and Travel Club, Forensics/Speech, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Educators of America, Health Occupation Students of America, March of Dimes Club, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Odyssey of the Mind, Pegasus Writing Club, Pep Club, Recycling Club, Redhounds Read for the Fun of It, Relay for Life Club, Science Olympiad, Senior Science Club, Sign Language Club, Skills USA, Student Council, Student Technology Leadership Program, Student YMCA Leadership, Thespian Society, Unite Club, Yoga and Fitness Club
Bell Schedule
1st - 8:05-9:20 - 75 minutes
Breakfast - 9:20-9:35 - 15 minutes
2nd - 9:40-10:55
- 75 minutes
3rd - 11:00-12:40
- 70 minutes
------25 minute Lunch-----
4th - 12:45-1:55
- 70 minutes
5th - 2:00-3:10 - 70 minutes
Electives
Arts/Humanities Electives
-Visual Art I A & B
-Visual Art II
A & B
-Visual Art III A & B
-Humanities Accelerated
-Concert Band A, B, C
-Concert Choir A, B, C
Career/Technical Electives
Business
-Accounting & Finance A & B
-Financial Accounting
-Web Design
-Business Communications
-Sports and Events Marketing
-Entrepreneurship
-Travel & Tourism
-Leadership Dynamics
-Business Co-op
-Principles of Teaching
-Career Options
-Business Principles
-Study Skills/Promotions
Family and Consumer Science
-Commercial Foods I
-Commercial Foods II
-Food & Nutrition
-Money Skills
-Principles of Hospitality
Communications Electives
-Theatre Performance Intro
-Digital Arts I & II
Physical
Education Electives
-Strength & Conditioning
-Recreational Sports
Language Arts Electives
-Creative Writing
-Contemporary Fiction
-Bible as Literature
-Introduction to Literature & Film
-Communications A & B
-Journalism A, B, C
-AP English IV
Foreign Language Electives
-French I A & B
-French II A & B
-Culture of France
-Spanish I A & B
-Spanish II A & B
Math
Electives
-Trig Pre-Calculus A & B Acc.
-AP Statistics
-AP Calculus AB
-Digital Electronics A & B
Military
Science Electives
-JROTC I
-JROTC II
-JROTC III
-JROTC IV
Science Electives
-Botany
-Forensics I & II
-Environmental I
-AP Biology
-Anatomy & Physiology A & B Acc.
-AP Chemistry
-AP Physics
-Physics
Inquiry
Social Studies Electives
-Great American Debates
-Kentucky Studies
-Social Psychology
-Law & Justice
-AP US History
Corbin ATC Electives
Automotive
-Introduction to Automotive
-Basic Auto Electric A & B
-Brake Systems A & B
-Engine Repair A & B
-Manual Transmissions A & B
-Automatic Transmission/Transaxle A & B
-Basic Fuel and Ignition A & B
-Computer Control Systems
Drafting (Project Lead the Way)
-Fundamental Drafting A & B
-(PLTW) CAD I A & B
-Intro to Architecture A & B
-Engineering Graphics A & B
-(PLTW) POE CAD II A &B
-Adv Dimensioning/Measurement A & B
-Construction Drafting A & B
-Solids Modeling A & B
-Architectural Design A & B
- CAD Cooperative Education
Electrical
Technology
-Circuits IA & B
-Circuits II A & B
-Electrical
Construction I A & B
-Electrical Construction II A & B
-Rotating Machinery A & B
-Electric Motor Control A & B
Health Science
-Principles of Health Science A & B
-Anatomy & Physiology A & B
-CPR/Safety & First Aid
-Health & Wellness
-Medical Terminology
-Microbiology
-HS Practicum
-HS Cooperative Education
-Medicaid Nurse Aide
Information Technology
-HTML Web Page Design
-CISCO Discovery I/II
-CISCO Discovery III/IV
-PC Maintenance Essentials
Welding
-Cutting Process & Lab
-Welding Blueprints & Lab
-Shielding Metal Arc Welding & Lab
-Welding Industrial Saftey
-Basic Welding A & B
EKU
NOW
-Must have at least a 21 on ACT and a 3.0 gradepoint avg.
-Free College Credit
-Application
-Reccomendation form
-Letter of acceptance
-Register
for Classes
-Must register for 2 classes