AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Dear Parents and Students:

This Curriculum Guide is an important tool for parents and students. It is intended to provide you with usefulinformation for your four years of high school. The booklet is user friendly and contains critical information aboutprograms and courses available to you. You will find there are two important pieces of information that will guide youas you make decisions about course selection and potential career opportunities. These are: graduation requirements,and program and course descriptions.

Graduation requirements are of great importance to parents and students. Therefore, students will be required tofollow and adhere to the graduation requirements as listed on page one (1). Please refer to the requirements andtotal number of credits and specified courses required for graduation. Feel free to contact your guidance counselor ifyou have questions regarding graduation requirements.

The district graduation requirements also include requirements established by the State of Illinois. In addition toprogram and course requirements, you shall satisfactorily pass examinations on the principles of representativegovernment (as enunciated in the American Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, andthe Constitution of the State of Illinois) and on the proper use and display of the American Flag.

Eighth (8th) grade students and parents are encouraged to give special attention to course selection for ninth (9th)grade. Students are placed and enrolled in the appropriate level of courses in the required areas of English,Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Although most freshman courses are required, a limited number ofelective courses may be selected by the student. These elective courses are in the areas of technical education, FineArts, and world language. Eighth (8th) grade parents and students are encouraged to make their selectionscarefully.

As you become familiar with this catalog, you will see that very specific requirements and recommendations are fullydetailed for you. The program and course descriptions that follow include specifications for credit, grade placement,prerequisites, and general program/course information. Because this catalog contains information that will impactyour lives while at school, we encourage you to use and refer to the catalog regularly.

We ask that you review this catalog carefully. It is important that you refer to this information at the time of registrationand at course selection. It is also important to review your choices with thought about your career goals.

We are committed to help all students succeed. If you have any questions or are in need of additional information,our teachers, counselors, department chairpersons, and building administrators are available to help you. We wantto support you in all of your academic endeavors.

James A. Mitchem, Jr., Ed.D.Superintendent

Valley View School District815-886-2700

Rachel KinderAssistant Superintendent

PK-12 CurriculumValley View School District

815-886-2700

Yolanda Jordan StovallPrincipal

Bolingbrook High School630-759-6400

Derek KinderPrincipal

Romeoville High School815-886-1800

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Graduation Requirements and General Course Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

College and Career Readiness Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Career & Technical Education

Computer Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Business Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Family & Consumer Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Industrial Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Driver Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ELL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Fine Arts

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Military Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

World Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

WILCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Notice of NondiscriminationThe Valley View School District #365U ensures equal educational opportunities are offered to students,regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, or disability. Questions in reference toeducational opportunities may be directed to the Director of Special Education, Valley View Schools,755 Dalhart Avenue, Romeoville, IL 60446, Phone 815/886-2700, or to the Executive Director of HumanResources, Valley View Schools, 755 Dalhart Avenue, Romeoville, IL 60446, Phone 815/886-2700.

VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT 365-U

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English (must include two writing intensive classes) 4.0 Credits

Mathematics (must include Algebra and Geometry content) 3.0 CreditsScience (including Biology) 2.5 CreditsHealth 0.5 CreditsSocial Studies (including American Government, World History, and U.S. History) 2.5 Credits

* Physical Education 3.5 CreditsConsumer Education (Personal Finance) 0.5 Credits

** Fine Arts 0.5 CreditsCareer & Technical Education (Business Education, FACS and Industrial Education), or World Language, or Fine Arts (Music or Visual Arts) 2.0 CreditsElectives from any subject area 3.5 Credits

Total Credits Required 22.0- 22.5 Credits

Students who do not fulfill the 22.0 credit graduation requirement will not be elegible to participate in the graduation ceremony.

* Students who take Driver Education at an accredited high school are only required to take 3 credits of Physical Education, for a total of 3.5 credits (.5 credit provided by driver education).

** Fine Arts include any visual art, music, speech, and Theatre Arts, Speaking for Success, Creative Writing, TV/Video Production I, TV/Video Production II, Writing: Media and Text, Graphic Design & Multimedia Applications, Publications, and Journalism.

Grade classification will be according to credit accumulation:

Freshman 0-5.49 Sophomore 5.5-10.99 Junior 11-15.99 Senior 16+ and Required Testing

PARCC REQUIREMENT

PARCC replaced the PSAE assessment in Illinois beginning in the 2014/2015 school year. Students enrolled in specifiedclasses by the state of Illinois take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). PARCCis the new state test and accountability measure for Illinois students. It is based on the Illinois Learning Standards incorporatingthe Common Core and will assess students in math and English language arts. Illinois is a member of the PARCC consortiumwith several other states across the nation. The state of Illinois may require additional standardized testing for grade classifi-

cation purposes.

RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SEQUENCE

NINTH GRADE TENTH GRADE

English 9 English 10

Mathematics MathematicsBiology ScienceWorld History Elective/American GovernmentHealth/Physical Education Physical EducationElective* Elective*

ELEVENTH GRADE TWELFTH GRADE

English 11 English 12Physical Education Physical EducationMathematics Personal Finance/Fine ArtU.S. History Mathematics/ElectiveScience/Elective Science/ElectiveElective Elective**

*Final placement in an elective courses is determined by test scores, placement exams, and past performance.

**Valley View School District highly recommends all students enroll in four years of core content courses.

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LENGTH OF COURSE

Courses are designed to be eighteen and thirty-six weeks induration. Thirty-six week courses will be divided into twoeighteen-week semesters for scheduling purposes.

GRANTING OF CREDITS

A student will earn one-half credit for eighteen-week classes atthe conclusion of the semester and one-half credit for each eight-

een-week segment (semester) of a thirty-six week course. For

two-hour vocational courses, 1.00 credit per eighteen-weeks isgranted; for Wilco courses, 1.50 credits per eighteen-weeks aregranted. If a second semester course is failed in a sequentialcourse, it is recommended that the student retake the first se-mester of the course. While duplicate credit will not be issuedfor the first semester, the higher grade will be reflected in the

GPA.

EXTENDED DAY/CREDIT RECOVERY

Depending on program availability, a student may take extendedday school courses for additional or make-up credit. However,before a student enrolls in extended day courses, permission mustbe obtained from his or her counselor. The school is not obligatedto accept credit for any course from sources not approved in writingby the student’s guidance counselor.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Announcements of courses offered during the summer schoolsessions are made toward the end of second semester. Whethercourses actually will be taught is dependent on enrollment.Hence, as with Extended Day/Credit recovery classes, onecannot rely on these courses to make up requirements forgraduation.

CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL

A wide variety of courses are available through correspondenceschool programs. Successful completion of a course is entirelydependent on a student’s motivation to follow the directions andinstructions provided by the correspondence schools’ instructor.A student must obtain information and approval through theguidance office.

INCOMPLETE GRADES

Students who receive incomplete grades for unfinished workmust complete all assignments within two weeks after the con-clusion of a grading period. Only under unusual circumstanceswill this period of time be extended. A grade not completed willbe converted to a failing grade by the registrar when theextended period ends.

GRADUATION

In order to participate in the high school graduation ceremony,ALL Valley View School District Students must meet ALL gradu-ation requirements. This policy is effective as of the 2011-2012school year and forward. Requirements include:1. Successful completion of the minimum number of overall credits required;2. Successful completion of the correct number of required credits per subject area;3. A passing grade on the U.S. and Illinois Constitution Tests;4. Proof that the student has completed any required State Testing, if applicable.

BHS CAMPUS OR RHS CAMPUS COURSES

These courses are offered only at the indicated school; however,all students are invited to enroll. Transportation is not provided.Permission from the counselor and departments at both schoolsrequired. The ability to take classes at the other campus isdependent upon scheduling and availability.

DEFINITIONS:BHS only: only students enrolled at BHS are eligible to enroll inthis course.RHS only: only students at RHS are eligible to enroll in thiscourseBHS CAMPUS: the course is open to all VVSD students, but isonly offered at the BHS campusRHS CAMPUS: the course is open to all VVSD students, but isonly offered at the RHS campus

NCAA (NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)

ATHLETE COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

Student athletes planning to enroll in college as a freshman andwho wish to participate in Division I or Division II athletics, mustbe certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center (eligibilitycenter.org).The Clearinghouse was established as a separate organizationby the NCAA member institutions in January 1993. Academicrequirements, including core curriculum requirements, of theNCAA are summarized in various publications provided by theNCAA. Students may obtain copies of these publications fromthe NCAA Eligibility Center website or the Athletic Director.NCAA eligibility requirements are listed in the Parent StudentHandbook.

Classes that have been approved by the NCAA Eligibility Center will be designated by the display of the NCAA Logo.

VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT 365U

GRADING SCALE

NON-WEIGHTED GRADING SCALE

(for Standard College Preparatory Courses)

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LETTER

GRADE

*PERCENTAGE

POINTS

**QUALITY

POINTS

A 100-93 4.00

A- 92.9-90 3.67

B+ 89.9-87 3.33

B 86.9-83 3.00

B- 82.9-80 2.67

C+ 79.9-77 2.33

C 76.9-73 2.00

C- 72.9-70 1.67

D+ 69.9-67 1.33

D 66.9-63 1.00

D- 62.9-60 0.67

F 59.9 and below 0

WEIGHTED GRADING SCALE

(for Honors and Advanced Placement Courses only)

*The percentage points that a student earns in a course will NOTbe rounded up. A student’s letter grade and quality points will bedetermined based on the table above.**Quality points are used to determine a student’s cumulativeand semester GPA.In the course listings that follow, honors courses are marked assuch. Honors courses are enriched or accelerated sections ofsome regular courses. Indicates that course is taught entirely in Spanish. Indica que el curso enseña enteramente en español

Indicates dual credit opportunity through Joliet Junior College.

Indicates dual credit opportunity through College of Dupage.

Indicates that course has been approved by the NCAA Eligibility Center

TERMS TO UNDERSTAND

Prerequisite - A course or requirement which must be success-fully completed before enrolling in another course. (Example:Spanish I is a prerequisite for Spanish II.)

Grade Placement - Being eligible for a course based upon astudent’s year of attendance (Example 9, 10, 11, 12) and/ornumber of credits.

Elective - A course open to choice and not required.

Classification of Students - Credits earned determine classifi-cation (see p.1). Students are reclassified in June and July.

Subjects which a student fails and are required for graduation,regardless of grade level, must be repeated.

DUAL CREDIT COURSESThe Dual Credit program is a partnership between local post-secondary institutions and area high schools. This program al-lows students to earn high school and college credit uponsuccessful completion of a dual credit course.

BENEFITS OF DUAL CREDIT• As a dual credit student you are also a college student! • Reduces overall college costs. Dual credit courses are of-fered at no cost to the student if they are taught by an approvedhigh school instructor because tuition and fees are waived.• Speeds up the time to college degree completion. Dualcredit students will complete their degrees in less time.• Enhances the curriculum for high school students. The ad-dition of college coursework to high school curricula expands theoptions available to high school students while adding collegelevel rigor.• Facilitates the transition between high school and college.Dual credit courses help prepare students for the transition tocollege by engaging them in college level work and developingpathways to degree attainment.• High school students are able to obtain college credit priorto graduation.• Students enjoy the convenience of taking dual creditcourses within their high school daytime schedule.• Dual Credit courses are transferable courses. The studentwill receive a transcripted grade upon completion of their dualcredit course. For additional information about transferring creditplease refer to itransfer.org.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSESThe College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) en-ables willing and academically prepared students to pursue col-lege-level studies — with the opportunity to earn college credit,advanced placement or both — while still in high school. APExams are given each year in May. A score of 3 or higher on anAP Exam can typically earn students college credit and/or place-ment into advanced courses in college. (from: http://media.col-legeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap-insights-parents-families.pdf)AP exams are given during the month of May. Every stu-dent takes the same exam at the same time. The AP gradingscale is as follows:

5 extremely well qualified4 well qualified3 qualified2 possibly qualified1 no recommendation

Students will receive their grade report in July. Most collegesand universities accept AP scores of 3 or above.Students can receive credit, Advanced Placement or both atmost colleges or universities. The amount of credit receivedvaries on the college, AP score, and the subject. Somecolleges grant up to six college credits for a score of 5.Students are advised to call the admissions office or testingcenter at the university they are planning to attend to inquireabout specific policies regarding Advanced Placement credits.

BENEFITS OF APAP can set students apart in the college admission

process.

Students who take AP courses send a signal to colleges that

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LETTER

GRADE

*PERCENTAGE

POINTS

**QUALITY

POINTS

A 100-93 5.00

A- 92.9-90 4.67

B+ 89.9-87 4.33

B 86.9-83 4.00

B- 82.9-80 3.67

C+ 79.9-77 3.33

C 76.9-73 3.00

C- 72.9-70 1.67

D+ 69.9-67 1.33

D 66.9-63 1.00

D- 62.9-60 0.67

F 59.9 and below 0

they’re serious about their education and that they’re willing tochallenge themselves with rigorous course work. Eighty-five per-cent of selective colleges and universities report that a student’sAP experience favorably impacts admission decisions.

The financial benefits of AP are important to consider.

Students who take five years or more to graduate can spend$21,500 for each additional year in college, to cover tuition, fees,living expenses, transportation and other costs. Research showsthat students who take AP courses and exams are much morelikely than their peers to complete a college degree on time.

AP teaches more than subject-area facts. Students build

skills that last a lifetime.

AP courses give students access to rigorous college-level work,but with the support of high school teachers and peers. Studentsbuild confidence and learn the essential time management andstudy skills needed for college and career success. Studentshave the opportunity to dig deeper into subjects that interestthem, develop advanced research and communication skills, andlearn to tap their creativity and their problem-solving and analyt-ical skills to address course challenges. AP students learn whatwill be expected of them in college.

Tests for Advanced Placement Classes are

given between 5/2 and 5/13

AP Classes Offered at BHS & RHS

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College Courseor

Course Area

ACT SubjectArea

Test

ACT EXPLORE Benchmark

Grade 8

ACT EXPLORE Benchmark

Grade 9

ACT PLANBenchmark

The ACT TestBenchmark

ACT CompassBenchmark*

English Composition

Social Sciences

College Algebra

Biology

English

Reading

Mathematics

Science

13

16

17

18

14

17

18

19

15

18

19

20

18

22

22

23

77

89

52

NA

AP English Literature and Composition (Grade 12)

AP Language and Composition (Grade 11)

AP Calculus AB/BC

AP Stats

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics 1

AP Physics 2

AP US History

AP European History

AP Music Theory

AP Art History

ACADEMIC ABILITY LEVELS STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS

ACT’s College Readiness Benchmarks. Benchmarks are scores on the ACT subject-area tests that represent the levelof achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaininga C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. These college courses include English Composition,College Algebra, an introductory social science course, and Biology. Based on a nationally representative sample of 98 in-stitutions and more than 90,000 students, the Benchmarks are median course placement values for these institutions andas such represent a typical set of expectations. The ACT College Readiness Benchmarks are:

* The ACT Compass English Benchmark refers to the ACT Compass Writing Skills Test. The ACT Compass MathematicsBenchmark refers to the ACT Compass Algebra Test. ACT Compass does not contain a science test.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges offer a four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree and are often referred to as Liberal Arts schools.

A university is an educational institution composed of several under-graduate colleges such as Liberal Arts, College of Business, College of Education, etc. Some universities also offer advanced study for Master’s and Doctorate degrees. Universities may be public or private and can range in size from 2,000 to 40,000 students.

Community Colleges

Most two-year institutions, like Joliet Junior College, are called community colleges. These are public community- based colleges, which are often part of statewide college systems, and provide educational services to meet the diverse needs of a mixed student population. As a result, community colleges are constantly working to expand the educational opportunities they offer and to help students make better educational choices by emphasizing personalized career guidance. Students who attend two-year colleges may enroll in various kinds of programs:

Associate Degree: 2-year program Associate Degree/ Transfer: program for students who want to continue on to a four-year college or university. Career-Oriented Program: (some awarding a certificate or associate degree) for students who are primarily concerned with finding employment after six months to two years of post-secondary education. Non-Credit Courses: Courses that are not part of a regular academic program but are often referred to as “lifelong learning courses.”

Business/ Trade/ Technical Schools/ Vocational-Tech

It’s called a lot of things—vocational-tech, trade school, or career college—but it all basically boils down to the same thing - a post-high school, non-academic education that has a curriculum in a particular field of study built right into it. If a liberal arts or traditional college education is not for you, or if you know exactly which vocation you want to pursue and are ready to dive right in, vocational- tech school can be the way to go.

In the past, you got this kind of education at one of the 725 private medical, business, or specialized/technical schools in the United States. Now, local community colleges may offer many different vocational-tech courses or full curricula. In fact, over the last several years, many community colleges have added vocational-tech courses to their catalog of offerings due to the demand and growth in technical occupations.

Students get an education specific to a career field, enabling them to be employable in that field upon program completion. Training is "hands on" and, frequently, students learn within an environment similar to one at which they may work in the real world.

Most vocational-tech school programs have become more specialized and more intense. That translates into more work for you—hard, intense, fulfilling work— and probably a shorter program. You should know which specific field and occupation you want to enter before you choose a school.

Apprenticeship Programs

While an apprentice, you will get supervision on the job as well as classroom-type instruction. Apprenticeship programs usually conform to state standards, although your aptitude and previous experience can affect the length of your apprenticeship. Specifically, apprentices are often sponsored by a company, labor organization, trade association, education trust, or a combination thereof.

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CHOOSE YOUR OPTIONS

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On The Job Training

Employers train new employees while they are working. Most of these opportunities are available in business, mechanical/technical, sales, technical medical fields, and secretarial/clerical services.

Military Services

The Armed services offer both female and male students many career and educational opportunities. When exploring these options, a student should consider the wide range of programs provided by each different branch of the military.

Career Planning Tips

Career planning has three steps that you will cycle through and repeat throughout your working life.

By following these steps, you can make career decisions that are right for you. You'll know what your options are and what it will take to reach your goals.

First, take a realistic look at your strengths, weaknesses, and interests.

Consider:

- What do you think about yourself?

- What can help you achieve your goals, and what obstacles could get in your way?

- What types of work and school courses and activities appeal to you? What interests you?

- What do you do well now, and what skills have you gained through experience?

- What values do you have regarding work?

Second, explore your options.

It's hard to know what you want to do "when you grow up" if you aren't even aware of the possibilities. Here are a just a few ways to find career information:

- If you are in school, see your counselor and talk to your parents. - Spend time with people whose activities interest you. - Volunteer or work in a job that interests you. - Discuss your career and educational plans with your parents, counselor, or other interested people.

Finally, consider issues that can affect your plans.

Take appropriate actions to accomplish your goals.

Consider:

- What do you need to study?

- What schools offer the training you need?

- How will you pay for school?

- Are you ready to search for a job?

- How will you balance your work and going to school?

- How will you manage family or relationship commitments?

Other tips: *Go to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook. *Research careers and their job requirements, salaries, employment trends, plus much more at www.bls.gov/ooh/

CAREER CLUSTERS AND PATHWAYS

To answer the call from the federal government to further improve Career and Technical Edu-cation, Illinois is following suit in creating a system of aligned, non-duplicative programs thatsupport student transitions from one level to the next. To help facilitate this effort, Illinois has

adopted the national Career Cluster framework to assist in our efforts.

The framework of Career Clusters, Career Pathways, and Programs of Study organizes edu-cational preparation and occupational choices into a unified concept. By combining rigorousacademics with career and technical education, students have a clear path to their future.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration

Education & TrainingFinance

Government & Public AdministrationHealth Science

Hospitality & TourismHuman Services

Information TechnologyLaw, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Manufacturing

MarketingScience, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

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SocialTotal English Studies Mathematics Science Electives and Other Requirements

Chicago State + 15 41 38 310 318 2 years of foreign language, music, vocational education or artEastern Illinois 15 41 35 310 315 2 years of academic or vocational electives.Governors State 15 41 2 312 215 2 years of one foreign language or fine arts; and 2 years of electives.Northeastern Illinois 15 41 35 310 315 2 years of foreign language (FL),or 2 years of fine arts (FA) or a

combination of 1 year FA/FL and 1 year of vocational education.Western Illinois + 15 41 35 310 315 2 years of foreign language, music, vocational education, art, theatre, film,

religion, philosophy, speech or journalism

Illinois State 15 4 2 312 215 2 years of one foreign language or fine arts; and 2 years of electives.

Northern Illinois 15 42 36 311 316 2 units (one must be foreign language, art, or music); Up to three units ofthe required fifteen units may be distributed throughout any of the fivecategories of course work. Vocational education may satisfy up to threeof the units.

Carbondale 15 or 16 41 38 3 or 4 12 318 2 years of electives in foreign language, art, fine arts, music or vocationaleducation; if a foreign language is taken, it must include two semesters ofthe same language.

Edwardsville 15 41 35 312 315 2 years chosen from foreign language, music, the visual arts, theatre,dance and/or vocational education.

Chicago 16 44 3 3 318 2 years of foreign language (recommended); 1 year of an elective(recommended) .

Springfield 15 44 37 312 318 2 years of one foreign language or 2 years of fine arts, selected from art,music, dance and theatre are required.

Urbana-Champaign 15 or 15.5 44 28 3 or 3.514 218 2 years of one foreign language are required; and 2 years (flexibleacademic units) from any of the five subject categories. Approved art,music, or vocational education courses may be counted in the flexibleacademic units category.

NOTES:+ Suggested Electives - includes other academic courses.1. Emphasizing written and oral communication and literature.2. Three units of English must be courses emphasizing written and oral communication and

literature.3. Emphasizing grammar, composition, written and oral communication, and literature; may

include not more than 1 year of creative writing or journalism.4. Studies in language, composition, and literature requiring practice in expository writing in all

such work. Coursework should emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening.5. Emphasize history and government.6. One unit must be U.S. history or a combination of U.S. history and government.7. At least 2 years of history and/or government; other acceptable subjects are anthropology,

economics, geography, psychology, and sociology.8. History and government are preferred. Additional acceptable social studies include anthropol-

ogy, economics, geography, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology.9. One unit must be American History plus 1 unit of history, government, psychology, economics

or geography.10. Introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or fundamentals of computer

programming.11. Three to four units of college preparatory mathematics, including one year of geometry and one

year of advanced algebra and/or trigonometry.12. Algebra I & II, and a proof-based geometry course. A fourth unit is highly recommended:

trigonometry and pre-calculus, or statistics, depending on the student's area of interest.

13. One year of introductory algebra, 1 year of geometry, 1/2 year of algebra beyond the introductory year, and 1/2 year of more advanced mathematics or fundamentals of computerprogramming.

14. Algebra, geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry. Typically, such courses as career/occupational mathematics, consumer mathematics, applied business mathematics, pre-algebra, and computer courses are not acceptable. 3.5 years of mathematics includingtrigonometry are required in the following curricula: Agricultural, Consumer and EnvironmentalSciences – agricultural engineering; Business – all curricula; Engineering – all curricula; Fineand Applied Arts – architectural studies; Liberal Arts and Sciences-specialized curricula in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemistry, geology, and physics.

15. Laboratory sciences.16. Two units must be courses in the physical or biological sciences. One unit must be a laboratory

science.17. One year of biology, 1 year of chemistry, and 1 additional year of earth science, physics, biology,

or chemistry. (All must be laboratory sciences.)18. Laboratory courses in biology, chemistry, or physics are preferred. Laboratory courses in

astronomy and geology are also acceptable. General science will not be acceptable.

STATE UNIVERSITIES IN ILLINOIS - AT A GLANCE

Four Year Educational Plan

Student Name ID#

Future Career Choice

Post-Secondary Educational Plans:

4 year College/University 2 year College Trade School

Trade School Apprenticeship Military

This worksheet is provided as a guide for your own long range planning. Please ill in your four-year plan on the lines for each year.

Freshman Year

1st Semester 2nd Semester English Math

World History Physical Education/Health Elective

Sophomore Year

1st Semester 2nd Semester English Math Science American Government Physical Ed Elective

Junior Year

1st Semester 2nd Semester English Math Physical Education U.S. History Science /Elective Elective

Senior Year

1st Semester 2nd Semester English Personal Finance/ Physical Education Elective Elective Elective

Other courses required to be taken at some point during your four years in high school:

0.5 credits of Fine Arts

2.0 credits of Career & Technical Education (Business Ed, FACS & Industrial Education), World Languages,

or Fine Arts (Music or Visual Arts)

5.5 credits of Electives

*Personal Finance may be taken during your junior or senior year

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Graduation Requirements WorksheetThis tool can be used to plan your academic program, record credits earned,

and track progress towards fulfilling the graduation requirement

Each Represents .5 credit (1 semester)

Example: By the end of sophomore year, a student’s English credits may look like this. This example also shows that the student is planning to take English 12 in the upcoming year.

English = 4 Credits

Math = 3 Credits (1.0-Algebra, 1.0-Geometry and 1.0-other math credit)

Social Studies = 2.5 Credits (1.0-Modern World History, 0.5-American Government & 1.0-U.S. History)

Personal Finance or Honors Economics = 0.5 Credits

Physical Education = 3.0 Credits

Career & Technical Education or Foreign Language or Fine Arts = 2.5 Credits

Health = .5 Credit

Driver Education or PE Credit = .5 Credit

Fine Arts = .5 Credits

Electives = 3.5 Credits

Science = 2.5 Credits (1.0-Biology and 1.5 credits of other science courses)

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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATIONComputer Courses

Some of the following courses may be eligible for dual credit with a local community college. Seepage 3 for more information about dual credit.

KEYBOARDING AND INTRODUCTION TO THE DIGITAL WORLDThis is an introductory course in which students will learn to use the standard computer keyboard with an emphasis on accuracy andspeed. Students will also receive a brief introduction into Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Programming, Graphic Design, Game Designand website development.

LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester

CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None

MICROSOFT OFFICE I This course is a requirement for most college computer science and business majors.This course is an expansion of Keyboarding and Introduction to the Digital World. Business application instruction will include hands onprocessing using Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Powerpoint that will allow students to successfully navigate the new user interface.

LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Introduction to the Digital World or department approval

MICROSOFT OFFICE IIThis course, taught in our multimedia computer lab, focuses on the study of widely-used software applications including Microsoft Word,Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher. Students have an opportunity to work with graphics, advanced word processing/desktop publishingapplications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, multimedia presentations, Email, and the Internet. At the end of the course,students will prepare a resume and a portfolio of work illustrating their skills.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: Microsoft Office or Internet, Networking & Repair

INTERNET, NETWORKING & REPAIRThis course will focus on repair and connection troubleshooting with the goal of training students to have the appropriate foundationalskills to run a student help desk.

LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Introduction to the Digital World REGIONAL NUMBER: B120.5

PROGRAMMINGThis hands-on, interactive course concentrates on activities necessary to develop sequences of logic with an emphasis on object-orientedprogramming. Students will be exposed to industry leading program development provided by Carnegie Mellon University and developmentlanguage. In addition, students will learn the use of industry standard technology to create games and programs. Students will be encour-aged to enter the Joliet Junior College Competition held every spring. LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9,10,11,12 PREREQUISITES: Introduction to the Digital World, and Algebra with a C or Higher

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365U

WEB PAGE DESIGN & ANIMATION IThis course is a skill level course designed to prepare students to plan, design, create, and maintain web pages and sites. Web Page

Design - Students will learn the fundamentals of web page design using HTML, HTML editors, and multimedia applications Dreamweaver,Flash, and Photoshop. Students will work in a project-based environment to create a working website. Students will learn to create pages,add hyperlinks, make tables and frames, create forms, integrate images, and set styles. Animation - Students will learn how to createand import animation for web pages. They will also learn how to create characters and animate them as well as using scripts with anima-tion. Graphic Design - Students will use image-editing programs to manipulate images, computer graphics, and original artwork. In-struction will include creating graphic headers, interactive menus and buttons, and visually appealing backgrounds. Students will usehardware and software to capture, edit, create, and compress audio and video clips. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Introduction to the Digital World or department approval

WEB PAGE DESIGN & ANIMATION IIThis course is a continuation of Web Page Design & Animation. The emphasis of this course will focus on more in-depth experience withthe Adobe CS platform of Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Students will apply their skills and creativity to multiple specialprojects for the school, as well as the community. At times, students will work in groups while designing complex graphics, building lengthyanimated Spite movies and videos, and also building a web site that will be entered in the Joliet Junior College Web Site Contest. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Web Page Design & Animation

GRAPHIC DESIGN & MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONSThis course is designed to provide students with the skills needed for a career in the fields of advertising, commercial art, graphic design,web site development, and graphic illustrator. Students learn to apply artistic design, web site development, and graphic illustrator usinglatest technology including iPads and computers. Students learn to apply artistic design and layout principles along with text, graphics,drawing, rendering, sound, video, and 2D/3D animation integration to develop various print, video, and digital products. Students use hard-ware and software programs (Adobe Suite specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, etc) to create, manipulate, color, paint, and layerscanned images, and computer graphics. Students apply artistic techniques to design and create advertisements displays, publications,technical illustrations, marketing brochures, logos, trademarks, packaging, video graphics, and computer-generated media. Credit in

Business or Fine Arts.

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Introduction to the Digital World or department approval

ACCOUNTING This course is a requirement for most college business majors.In this rigorous, college preparatory course, students will study financial and managerial accounting concepts as they relate to the corporatebusiness organization and business cycle. Topics include: an introduction to accounting, the accounting cycle, accounting informationsystems, financial statement analysis, time value of money, and accounting for purchases, sales and receivables, and fixed assets. Cal-culator requirement HP 10611. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None

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Computer Courses 365U

BUSINESS 365U

ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (Honors) This course is a requirement for most college business majors.In this advanced study course, students are expected to progress at a rigorous pace as they encounter financial and managerial accountingtopics to include: an introduction to accounting, the accounting cycle, accounting for purchases, sales and receivables, and fixed assets.Higher level thinking skills are utilized as students develop their capacity for a college level business curriculum. The advanced course isavailable to students eager to be challenged by rigorous concepts and assessments. A calculator is required. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: C in algebra or department approval

SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT MARKETINGThis hands-on, interactive course concentrates on activities necessary to market products, services and ideas to consumers. With an em-phasis on Sports and Entertainment industries, students will focus on target marketing, the marketing mix, buyer behavior, advertisingand promotion. In addition, students will learn the use of industry standard technology to create marketing materials such as print ads,specialty promotions, and logo creation. Global perspective, business communication, and ethics are embedded in this course. There willbe an emphasis on the use of technology in the development of the marketing promotions. Student will be given real life application by at-tending professional sports and entertainment seminars (i.e. Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Kane County Cougars, Chicago Wolves,etc.).


CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None

BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP This course will consist of developing the student's ideas into a business concept, identifying the business structure, developing abusiness plan, and obtaining the financing needed to start a business. Students will also learn and develop essential career skills neededin the business world using real world applications, by implementing and running a clothing/T-shirt business.


CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Sports Entertainment Marketing, Accounting, or Advanced Accounting

BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND OPERATIONS

This is a continuation of Business Entrepreneurship. The course will consist of developing an understanding of the duties, responsibilities,and problems of business owners. Students will learn how to find the right business opportunities for themselves, by implementing plansand goals strategies. Other topics include franchising, legal aspects of business, financing, accounting, marketing, hiring, motivating em-ployees, and taxation. Students will have the opportunity to apply their business organizational skills operating and managing a school runbusiness. Students will design, create, and market various products using a T-Shirt printing machine.

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE:Business Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Sports Entertainment Marketing, or Web Page Design and Animation

PERSONAL FINANCE

In this required course, the student will receive an overview of economic systems and governmental structures and will examine their role asa consumer in the market place and society. The students will become aware of their consumer rights and responsibilities. Areas of study willinclude supply and demand, pricing, business cycle, money management, comparison pricing, installment purchasing, budgeting, credit, bank-ing, buying goods and services, insurance, investing, and taxes. These topics will enable the student to understand personal finance tech-niques. Students will use the simulation, “Virtual Business - Personal Finance,” and will participate in the “Stock Market Game.” This coursewill also incorporate a career unit using the Career Cruising software and provide training and instruction for the Work Keys test that are partof the National Career Readiness Certification.


CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None

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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION - BUSINESS 365U

COOPERATIVE WORK TRAINING I - CLASS / COOPERATIVE WORK TRAINING I - WORK

This course is a two-phase program designed to prepare students for a career by gaining practical work experience. The first phase (theclass) provides occupational investigation, assistance in the development of good worker characteristics, applying for and keeping a job,and general information related to each student's work experience and career interests. The second phase (the work experience) involvesa minimum of 15 clock hours of paid work experience per week at an approved training station.

NOTE: Students must complete both class and work portions of the program. Transportation to work is the student's resposi-bility. Early release is conditional upon student employment. Students who do not obtain employment or are not actively seekingemployment will be dropped from CWT to a study hall. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: 1.5 credits per semester (.5 credit class and 1.0 credit work) GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: The student must be 16 years of age within 45 days after the beginning of the school year and complete a training agreement.

COOPERATIVE WORK TRAINING II - CLASS

COOPERATIVE WORK TRAINING II - WORK

This course is a continuation of Cooperative Work Training I.

NOTE: Students must complete both class and work portions of the program. Transportation to work is the student'sresponsibility. Early release is conditional upon student employment. Students who do not obtain employment or are not activelyseeking employment will be dropped from CWT to a study hall. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: 1.5 credits per semester (.5 credit class and 1.0 credit work) GRADE PLACEMENT: 12 PREREQUISITE: Cooperative Work Training I

TELEVISION/VIDEO PRODUCTION I

This class is offered to introduce students to hands-on production of television shows. Students will learn basic elements of televisionand programming including news shows, commercials, movies, sports, and studio-based television. Students will also learn thefundamentals of studio equipment operation, as well as complete various video projects. Credit in Business or Fine Arts. LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester


TELEVISION/VIDEO PRODUCTION II

This class is a continuation of Television/Video Production. Students will develop and refine skills in television production. Students willwrite scripts, direct, and produce video programs. Students will fill various roles (producer, floor director, sound director, productionassistant, camera operator, video and audio sound editor) in the production of the Bolingbrook High School or Romeoville High Schoolmonthly news and sports shows, a video yearbook, and other student-centered shows and documentaries.

NOTE: Class can be repeated three times because skills require experience for production. Credit in Business or Fine Arts. LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester

CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Television/Video Production I

PUBLICATIONS

The students in this elective course will plan, design, and produce the high school yearbook. Skills in creative writing, reporting, design,photography, graphic art, long-term planning, and decision making will be stressed. Students will work individually and collaborativelyand must be able to meet publication deadlines.

NOTE: This course may be used to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement or as an elective. It does not count as an English credit. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters. Students may enroll for more than one year.

CREDIT: .5 elective credit per semester

GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Department recommendation

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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION - BUSINESS 365U

FOODS & NUTRITION (BHS CAMPUS)In this course, emphasis will be placed on food selection and preparation for nutritional needs. The first six to eight weeks of this classwill focus on current nutritional issues along with the relation of diet to physical, mental, and emotional health. Students will then gainskills in the laboratory with a focus on entry-level cooking skills including recipe reading, accurate measurement, and the introduction tothe understanding of cooking methods. Hands-on laboratory work takes place once or twice weekly after the first 6-8 weeks of class. Anadditional materials fee will be required per course per semester at registration.



FOOD SERVICE CAREERS (BHS CAMPUS)

In this orientation course, the first six to eight weeks of class will focus on many of the career opportunities under the hospitality umbrellaand the attitudes and skills required for employment. Students will develop an accurate knowledge and understanding of basic principlesof food preparation and recipe reading. Hands-on laboratory experiences will take place once or twice weekly after the first 6-8 weeks ofclass.



CULINARY ARTS I (BHS CAMPUS)

This course is designed to give students career information and practical experiences needed to develop job-related competencies in thefood service industry. Laboratory experiences will include preparing stocks and sauces; soups; basic baking techniques: pastry; pasta andgrains; fruits and vegetables; and meat, fish, and poultry cookery. Areas of study will also include safety and sanitation, foreign foods, andquantity food preparation. Beginning knife and garnishing skills will be incorporated. An additional materials fee will be required per courseper semester at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Foods and Nutrition or Orientation to Food Service Careers. Students are encouraged to have both prior to Culinary Arts I REGIONAL NUMBER: H210

CULINARY ARTS II (BHS CAMPUS)

A continuation of Culinary Arts I. Emphasis will be placed on perfecting culinary skills to prepare students for culinary school. The Art ofGarde Manger, baking, pastry, stocks and sauces, soups, meat, fish and poultry; cookery will be more advanced. Standards and regula-tions of the food service industry will be studied, along with the identification of commercial equipment. Students will learn customerservice and the dining experience. An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Culinary Arts I

CHILD CARE OCCUPATIONS (BHS only)

In this orientation level course, students will learn about career opportunities in child care. This course is designed to provide studentswith the information and experience needed to develop job-related skills in this occupational area. Guidance and discipline involved inthe various stages of child development will be identified and studied.



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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 365U

CHILD DEVELOPMENT (BHS only)

During the first semester of Child Development, the students will learn about the development of the child from pre-birth until the age offive. They cover areas of study such as childhood, pre and post natal care, theories of development and preparation for their future rolesor careers. Second semester includes further exploration of development of the preschool child. At BHS only, students will create andoperate a preschool for the community where they will be able to apply the theory to real-life experiences.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None

ADULT LIVING (BHS only)

This course will emphasize the development of the adolescent through maturity and relationships with others. The student will exploreaspects of life to include personality development, communications, relationships with family and friends, mate selection, marriage, divorce,money management, aging, and death. Practical information is given to help the student deal with real-life situations.



FASHION MERCHANDISING (BHS only)

Fashion Merchandising is an introductory project based fashion program. Students will develop an awareness of historic costumes,design elements and principles, store layout, visual merchandising, and beginning sewing techniques. Students will learn the art ofshowcase design and display, as well as develop an understanding of design concepts which will be taught using origami, macrame,mendhi, and tie-dye. Students will sew a simple project. Students will be responsible for purchasing all sewing materials.



FASHION DESIGN I (BHS only)

Fashion Design is an introductory project-based hands-on fashion program. Students will develop an understanding of the fundamentalsof computer clothing design. They will design a personal clothing line, learn beginning sewing by creating pajama pants, and develop anunderstanding of designers. Class trips to design related events will increase their understanding of the fashion design profession.Students will be responsible for purchasing all sewing materials.



FASHION DESIGN II (BHS only)

This course is a continuation of Fashion Design, and is intended for students who want to develop their sewing skills, learn more abouttextiles, and work with a variety of textiles to prepare them for a fashion career. Included are special sewing techniques, textile fabricconstruction, and sewing machine crafts. The development of various fashion career paths will also be explored in this course. Studentswill be asked to purchase supplies for all garments.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Fashion Design

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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION - FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 365U

PARENTING (BHS only)

This course is designed to help students think through and examine the responsibilities, satisfactions, and stresses of parenthood. Stressprevention, stress management, and the work of community agencies that help parents handle various types of parenting crises are studied.



INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (RHS only)

Introduction to Industrial Technology is an activity-based exploratory course which introduces the student to the following areas: manualand computer assisted mechanical drawing, basic woodworking, frame construction methods, and structural design. One semester is inthe computer drafting lab and one-semester is in the woodworking shop. Each student will perform the following activities: design, buildand test a tower or bridge; construct a model of a frame structure; and build a number of conventional wood projects. There is a requirednon-refundable materials fee that must be paid at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10 PREREQUISITE: None

AUTO MECHANICS I

(RHS CAMPUS. BHS students are encouraged to see their counselor to enroll or refer to Wilco course offerings)

The student studies the basic theory, design, construction, and application of engine components. Activities include reading, lectures,and demonstrations, with work to be performed on simulated engine components as well as on live models involving maintenance, tune-ups, and engine repairs. There is a required non-refundable materials fee that must be paid at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9th with teacher recommendation, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Industrial Technology recommended

AUTO MECHANICS II (Honors)

(RHS CAMPUS. BHS students are encouraged to see their counselor to enroll or refer to Wilco course offerings)

Automotive Mechanics II provides students with a comprehensive study of tune-ups, adjustments, and repair work. This course includesanalysis and diagnosis of the automobile power plant, fuel systems, cooling systems, brake systems, suspension systems, and drive train.Students work on cars brought to the shop for repairs, simulating a business situation. There is a required non-refundable materials feethat must be paid at registration.

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters (2 periods per day)

CREDIT: 1.0 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Auto Mechanics I

AUTO MECHANICS III (Honors) (RHS CAMPUS. BHS students are encouraged to see their counselor to enroll or

refer to Wilco course offerings)Automotives III is an advanced level course in which students utilize skills previously acquired and specialize in servic management areas,as well as advanced diagnostic work. Students serve as management level trainees in the capacity of shop foreman, service writer, andlead mechanic. An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at registration.


CREDIT: 1.0 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Auto Mechanics II

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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATIONINDUSTRIAL EDUCATION 365U

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 365U

WOODS I (RHS only)

Woods I will introduce the student to a wide variety of hand and power tools that are used in the cabinet making and construction industries.The skills needed to operate these tools will be developed by building a number of progressively more difficult projects. During the secondsemester students can choose from a wide range of projects or possibly design a project of their own. Students are charged a materialsfee that will vary depending on the projects made. There is a required non-refundable materials fee that must be paid at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Industrial Technology recommended

WOODS II (RHS only)

Woods II is the advanced study of cabinet making, machine tool processes, construction methods, and finishing methods. It includes theareas of design, cost, estimating, and management techniques. Projects will include individual project designs, cabinet construction, andmass production methods. Suggested areas of study helpful to a student in the woodworking field are drafting and mathematics. Studentselecting to complete projects over and above the required work will be charged for the additional materials. There is a required non-re-fundable materials fee that must be paid at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Woods I

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING I

Architectural Drafting I is a study of residential architecture (house planning). The student learns the principles of residential architectureby drawing wall sections, framing details, room layouts, and floor plans along with studying other design considerations and alternativeforms of energy. Applying this information, the student designs and actually draws a complete set of working drawings for a single familyresidence of his/her own choice. A scale model of the house is required. CAD (computer-aided drafting) techniques and applications areincluded. Areas of study helpful to the student in residential architecture are electricity, mathematics, physics, and woods. Studentselecting to complete projects over and above the required will be charged for the additional materials.


CREDIT: 1.0 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Industrial Technology recommended (RHS only)

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING II (Honors)

Architectural Drafting II is a study of commercial architecture (structures other than a single-family residence). The student utilizes theexperiences gained in Architectural Drafting I to assist in solving problems in commercial design. Various type of commercial buildingfloor plans are developed and analyzed. A study of structural systems includes concrete, steel, wood laminated beams, and curtain wallconstruction. The student designs, plans, and draws a complete set of working drawings for a commercial building of his/her own choice.A scale model of the building is required. CAD (computer-aided drafting) projects will be required. Areas of study helpful to the student incommercial architecture are continued studies in advanced mathematics and science. Students electing to complete projects beyondthe required work will be charged for the additional materials.


CREDIT: 1.0 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Architectural Drafting I

MECHANICAL DRAFTING

Units of study leading to the final goal of making working drawings typical of those used in industry include the use of the drafting machine,multi-view drawings, section views, revolutions, dimensioning, threads and fasteners, detail and assembly drawings, inking techniques,and the making of diazo prints. Training on CAD (computer-aided drafting) systems will be provided. Suggested courses helpful in themechanical drafting field are mathematics, physics, and woods. Students electing to complete projects beyond the required work will becharged for the additional materials.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Industrial Technology recommended (RHS only)

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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION - INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION 365U

ENGINEERING DESIGN I (Honors)

Engineering Design allows the student a variety of experiences in machine drafting which leads toward an entry-level position as amechanical drafter and/or provides a background to enter engineering programs. These experiences include a choice of complicated andsophisticated working drawings, surface developments and transitions, cams and gears, maps and charts, piping, drafting, and weldingdrawings. CAD (computer-aided drafting) systems will be an integral part of this course. Suggested courses helpful in this subject aremathematics and physics. Students electing to complete projects beyond the required work will be charged for the additional materials.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Mechanical Drafting

ENGINEERING DESIGN II (Honors)

Advanced Engineering Design permits the student to call upon his total background of drafting experiences to prepare drawings whichare representative of actual industrial working drawings. These drawings include pictorial drawings, technical illustrations, cams, gears,threads, electrical and schematics, welding, precision dimensioning and tolerancing, numerical control, and instrumentation diagrams,CAD (computer-aided drafting) training will be stressed throughout this course. It is suggested that continued studies in advancedmathematics and science would assist students in entering the field of technical drafting or engineering. Students electing to completeprojects beyond the required work will be charged for the additional materials.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Engineering Design

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY I (BHS only)

This course is designed for hands-on projects and problem-solving technology in the following areas: basic tool and machine skills, safety,material processing techniques, product development, measurement and layout, shop math, and career exploration. Students working inteams will take a project from initial design through manufacture. One of the projects under consideration includes a radio-controlled cardesign project in which students work as a racing team to design, build, market and race their own car.



PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY II (BHS only)

This course is an advanced continuation of Production Technology I. Areas to be included are: product design and development,marketing principles, production materials and processes, manufacturing and construction systems and projects, power and transportationsystems, and career exploration. This course continues the team-building concept of Production Technology I in the design andproduction of increasingly complex projects.

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Production Technology I

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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION - INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION 365U

DRIVER EDUCATION

Driver Education is an integrated program of classroom work, simulation, and behind the wheel instruction. All sophomores, juniors, andseniors under the age of 18 years must hold their instruction permit for 9 months and one day prior to receiving a State of Illinois driver’slicense. This course will help students learn about traffic laws and become responsible users of the highway transportation system. Stu-dents must meet 30 clock hours of classroom instruction or more in order to successfully pass the course. The State of Illinois requiresthe parent to certify that the teen has completed at least 50 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel training outside of the Driver Educationclass. This must be done prior to receiving their driver’s license. See chart for required fees.


CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Must be 15 years old. Student must have successfully passed eight classes in the previous two semesters as required by state law.

Beginning July 1, 2014, students aged 18-20 must complete an approved Driver Education

course or complete an adult Driver Education course in order to obtain an Illinois driver’s li-

cense.

In order to obtain an Illinois driver’s license:

Students age 16 and 17: -Must complete and pass 30 hours of classroom Driver Education and complete and pass 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with an instructor.Students age 18, 19, and 20: -Must complete and pass 30 hours of classroom Driver Education or complete and pass an approved adult Driver Education course through the Secretary of State’s Office. -Students age 18 who pass the classroom portion but do not pass the behind-the-wheel portion of the class or did not take behind the wheel: Students in this scenario must contact their high school registrar’s office to obtain a certified transcript showing a passing grade for the classroom portion of Driver Education and take it to the Secretary of State’s Office in order to obtain a driver’s license by the State. This is the responsibility of the student.Students age 21: -Any student 21 years of age or older may report directly to the Secretary of State’s Office to obtain an Illinois driver’s license.

***Failure to pay fees by the designated deadlines will result in being dropped from the course.

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DRIVER EDUCATION 365U

Driver Education Fee Fee set yearly by the SchoolBoard of Education

Due prior to or at registration Payable to school

Illinois Secretary of State

Fee for Instruction Permit

$20 Due the 1st week of class Payable to Secretary of State (No cash)

REQUIRED DRIVER EDUCATION FEES

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COLLEGE PREP READING 9

This course is specifically designed to enhance students' reading skills for college and career readiness with emphasis on reading com-prehension, fluency, and vocabulary. The course is based on empirical research and proven strategies to improve students’ readingabilities. Students will develop and apply a variety of reading comprehension strategies to enhance their understanding of texts acrossall subject areas in school. The in depth reading support will prepare students for the rigor of college and/or career. Reading materialswill include novels, nonfiction text, content area textbooks, newspapers, magazines, and electronic media. NOTE: Students in CollegePrep Reading 9 will also be enrolled in English 9, or English 9 honors. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 elective credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9 PREREQUISITE: Test results and department recommendation

ENGLISH 9

English 9 engages and supports students in the development of skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening that are the foundationfor any creative and purposeful expression in language. By the end of grade 9, students will be able to read and respond independentlyand proficiently to a variety of rich complex texts with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the 9-10 text complexity band. This writing

intensive course aligns with the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards.


CREDIT: .5 English credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9 PREREQUISITE: Test results and/or department recommendation

ENGLISH 9 HONORS

English 9 Honors provides students opportunities to acquire the knowledge, concepts, and skills needed for Advanced Placement Englishcourses at the 11th and 12th grade levels. These opportunities enhance the development of skills in reading, writing, speaking, andlistening that are the foundation for any creative and purposeful expression in language. By the end of grade 9, students will be able toread and respond independently and proficiently to a variety of rich complex texts with limited scaffolding at the end of the 9-10 text com-plexity band. This writing intensive course aligns with the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards.


CREDIT: .5 English credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9 PREREQUISITE: Test results and/or department recommendation

COLLEGE PREP READING 10-11

This course is specifically designed to enhance students' reading skills for college and career readiness with emphasis on reading com-prehension, fluency, and vocabulary. The course is based on empirical research and proven strategies to improve students’ readingabilities. Students will develop and apply a variety of reading comprehension strategies to enhance their understanding of texts acrossall subject areas in school. The in depth reading support will prepare students for the rigor of college and/or career. Reading materialswill include novels, nonfiction text, content area textbooks, newspapers, magazines, and electronic media. NOTE: Students in College Prep Reading 10-11 will also be enrolled in English 10 or English 10 honors or English 11 or AP English 11. This course will fulfill an elective. It does not count as an English credit. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 elective credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11 PREREQUISITE: Test results and department recommendation

ENGLISH 10

English 10 engages and supports students in the development of skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening that are the foundationfor any creative and purposeful expression in language. By the end of grade 10, students will be able to read and respond independentlyand proficiently to a variety of complex texts at the high end of the 9-10 complexity band. This writing intensive course aligns with the

English Language Arts Common Core State Standards.


CREDIT: .5 English credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10 PREREQUISITE: English 9

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ENGLISH 365U

ENGLISH 10 HONORS

English 10 Honors provides students opportunities to acquire the knowledge, concepts, and skills needed for Advanced PlacementEnglish courses at the 11th and 12th grade levels. These opportunities enhance the development of skills in reading, writing, speaking,and listening that are the foundation for any creative and purposeful expression in language. By the end of grade 10, students will beable to read and respond independently and proficiently to a variety of complex texts beyond the 9-10 complexity band. This writing in-

tensive course aligns with the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards.


CREDIT: .5 English credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10 PREREQUISITE: English 9 and department recommendation.

ENGLISH 11

English 11 engages and supports students in the development of skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These skills will be de-veloped in context through the study of literature from the 18th century to contemporary works written by a wide variety of Americanauthors. By the end of grade 11, students will be able to read and respond independently and proficiently to a variety of complex texts withscaffolding as needed at the high end of the 11-12 text complexity band. This writing intensive course aligns with the English Language

Arts Common Core State Standards.


CREDIT: .5 English credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11

AMERICAN STUDIES 11

American Studies is the combination of literature and history which allows students to see the connections between American culture andthe historical forces that shaped it. This course will emphasize the ways in which works of literature serve as commentaries on social, po-litical, and cultural concerns in history. By the end of grade 11, students will be able to read and respond independently and proficiently toa variety of complex texts with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the 11-12 text complexity band. This writing intensive course

aligns with the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards.

NOTE: The course meets daily in a two-hour block of time. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 English credit and .5 U.S. History credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11

ADVANCED PLACEMENT LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION - AP 11

The purpose of the Advanced Placement Language and Composition course is to enable students to read complex texts with understandingand to write prose of sufficient richness and complexity to communicate effectively with mature readers. The course is perfect for thosestudents who wish to develop their writing skills and their awareness of style and rhetoric. The AP student is often asked to demonstratehow diction, imagery, figures of speech, and sentence structure contribute to some total effect. The AP student must be prepared to readselected texts and passages from the canon of American literature and must be comfortable working independently. This writing intensive

course aligns with the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards.NOTE: Successful completion of this course pre-pares the student to take the College Board Advanced Placement Language & Composition Exam administered each year inMay. Appropriate performance on this exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/or advanced standing in college. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 English credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11 PREREQUISITE: English 10 and department recommendation

AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE 12African American Literature is a chronological survey of writings by and about African Americans from the 1800’s until the present day.Students will read a variety of novels, short stories, poems, plays and nonfiction works, and will examine texts within the social, cultural,and historical contexts in which they were created. As they read, students will deepen their understanding of the literature through thestudy of themes and varied writing assignments. This writing intensive course aligns with the English Language Arts Common Core

State Standards.


CREDIT: .5 English credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 12

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English 365U

BRITISH LITERATURE 12This course is a study of representative English authors designed to develop the student’s ability to understand and appreciate the majorliterary works of the following periods: Anglo-Saxon Age, Medieval England, Elizabethan Age, the 17th Century, the Romantic Era, theVictorian Age, and 20th Century British literature. Although the semester is organized in chronological order, the emphasis is less onliterary history and more on the ideas the works reflect about life--in each author’s time and in ours. Students convey their understandingof the literature through varied writing assignments and class activities. This writing intensive course aligns with the English Language

Arts Common Core State Standards.



LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE 12This course is a thematic survey of writings by and about Latin American and South Americans throughout history. Students will read avariety of novels, short stories, poems, and nonfiction pieces, and they will examine texts within the social, cultural, and historical contextsin which they were created. As they read, students will deepen their understanding of the literature through the study of themes andvaried writing assignments. This writing intensive course aligns with the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards.



WORLD LITERATURE 12

This course spans the years from 1500 B.C. to the present day and focuses on novels, short stories, plays, and poetry of diverse authors.It highlights literary trends and works in selected time periods and areas including Africa, ancient Greece and Rome, early and modernEurope, the early Americas, Asia, and the Pacific region. Student knowledge is enhanced and demonstrated through reading, writing andmulti-media assignments as well as class discussion. This writing intensive course aligns with the English Language Arts Common

Core State Standards.



WRITING FOR COLLEGE 12This class provides students with the opportunity to develop their writing through a variety of skills, including but not limited to argumen-tation, research, and impromptu responses. Using a workshop format, this course focuses on writing as a process, with a strong emphasison revision. Students will enhance their ability to read and analyze selected models of prose writing, as well as synthesize other authors’ideas. A major component of the course is a multimedia project and/or portfolio emphasizing MLA documentation. The class will also ex-plore the growing technology available in school libraries and computers. This writing intensive course aligns with the English Lan-

guage Arts Common Core State Standards.



ADVANCED PLACEMENT LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION - AP 12This AP English Literature and Composition course engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature.Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaningand pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes as well as smaller-scale elementssuch as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Students will complete writing assignments that will increase theirability to explain clearly, cogently, even elegantly, what they understand about literary works and why they interpret them as they do. Theculminating experience will the preparation of a formal research project. This writing intensive course aligns with the English Language

Arts Common Core State Standards. NOTE: Successful completion of this course prepares the student to take the College BoardAdvanced Placement Literature & Composition Exam administered each year in May. Appropriate performance on this exammay lead to the attainment of credit and/or advanced standing in college. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 English credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 12 PREREQUISITE: Advanced Placement Language and Composition and/or department recommendation.

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English 365U

WRITING: MEDIA AND TEXTThis writing intensive course is designed for senior students interested in developing, refining, and expressing critical and analytical skillsusing one of the most culturally influential art forms of our age--world cinema as the basis of study. In addition to learning about the historyof film and exploring various film genres by screening and discussing films, students will be introduced to a variety of critical approachesuseful for understanding and appreciating the medium as both industry and art form. In addition to screening films, students will writeshort essays and critical reviews, keep notes and journals on films and film terminology, and prepare a multimedia presentation or researchproject on a film-related topic. (Note: Some materials studied in this course may be mature in subject matter.) This writing intensive

course aligns with the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards.

NOTE: This course may be used as an elective, Fine Arts, or English credit. Students seeking English credit for this coursemust be of senior standing. LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester

CREDIT: .5 English credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12

CREATIVE WRITING

This course is designed for students who have previously demonstrated a mastery of writing skills and who wish to pursue more depth inwriting descriptions, short stories, poems, scripts, and one-act plays. Various works of literature will be read for the purpose of providingeffective models for student writing. Students will be encouraged to submit their work to the school literary magazine and other publications.Development of writing style and skills will be emphasized. This writing intensive course aligns with the English Language Arts Com-

mon Core State Standards.

NOTE: This course may be used as English credit or to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement, but not both. Students seeking Englishcredit for this course must be of senior standing. LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester

CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12

JOURNALISM

This elective course will focus on the publication of a newspaper. Students will study and practice the various phases involved in creating anewspaper. These phases will include gathering, writing, editing, designing graphics, taking photographs, and creating a layout. Students willstudy daily newspapers and will apply their knowledge by producing a student newspaper. Writing stories will be a major part of the course asstudents learn to write news stories, feature stories, sports stories, and editorials. The students will also learn how to edit copy, write headlines,and lay out a newspaper page. This writing intensive course aligns with the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards.

NOTE: Students seeking English or Fine Arts credit for this course must be of senior standing. Only one-half credit may be ap-plied to English, and one-half credit may be applied to Fine Arts. Additional credits earned will be applied as elective credits. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters (Students may enroll for more than one year)

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Department recommendation

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English 365U

THEATRE ARTS

Students attracted to the world of theatre will experience the art of performing and producing theatre. Concentrations in acting techniqueswill include pantomime, improvisation, and character interpretation from reading and analyzing plays. The fundamentals of play productionwill enhance the student’s knowledge of scenery, lighting, costuming, and make-up. In addition, students will be acquainted with our the-atrical heritage through the study of theatre’s evolution.

NOTE: This course may be used to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement or as an elective credit. It does not count as an English credit. LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester


SPEAKING FOR SUCCESS

This elective course features a variety of performance activities which enable students to continue developing their communication skills.The course will focus on public speaking, listening and evaluation skills, persuasive techniques, and speech writing skills. Students mayhave the opportunity to prepare and present one or more of the eleven individual events used in speech competition.NOTE: This course may be used to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement or as an elective. It does not count as an English credit. LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester


Students in our English Language Learning program are students who are native speakers of a language other/in addition to English andwho are in the process of developing their English literacy and communication skills to a proficiency level that will allow them to fully suc-cessfully participate of college preparatory learning opportunities offered in Valley View schools and in post high school education. OurELL program provides instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL)/Language Arts aligned to the Common Core State Standards(CCSS), and in required and elective subjects in core academic areas of learning like mathematics, science and mathematics at a collegepreparatory level.

ELL IThis is a beginning level course for non-native English speakers. The course is part of the English Language Learning department. Learn-ers are provided with an opportunity to acquire the English concepts and skills necessary for academic success in grades 9-12, and forpersonal enrichment in their lives. This course introduces basic grammatical structures, and numerous opportunities for students to practicethe four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a natural and interactive learning environment. Successful completionof course fulfills the state writing intensive graduation requirement.


CREDIT: 1.0 English credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation and District Placement Exam

ELL IIThis is an intermediate level course for non-native English speakers. The course is part of the English Language Learning department.Students learn how to paraphrase, interpret metaphors, use graphic organizers, the writing process, figurative language, sensory words,combining sentences, sequencing paragraphs, creating sentences with proper punctuation, subject-verb agreement, and extensivepractice in reading that leads to learning essential grade level concepts. Successful completion of course fulfills the state writing intensivegraduation requirement.



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English Language Learning (ELL) 365U

Non-English Credit Courses 365U

ELL IIIThis is an advanced level course for non-native English speakers. The course is part of the English Language Learning department. Stu-dents will learn: descriptive, expository, and narrative writing, to interpret figurative language, cause-and-effect, compare literature, studypoetry, how to use a decision matrix, dependent and independent clauses, complex sentences, irregular verbs, future perfect tense, andextensive practice in reading that leads to learning essential grade level concepts. Successful completion of course fulfills the state writingintensive graduation requirement.



ELL IVThis is an advanced level course for non-native English speakers. The course is part of the English Language Learning department. Stu-dents will continue to expand their knowledge of: descriptive, expository, and narrative writing, to interpret figurative language, cause-and-effect, compare literature, study poetry, how to use a decision matrix, dependent and independent clauses, complex sentences,irregular verbs, future perfect tense, and extensive practice in reading that leads to learning essential grade level concepts. Successfulcompletion of course fulfills the state writing intensive graduation requirement.


CREDIT: 1.0 English credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation and District Placement Exam

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MIXED CHORUS

Mixed Chorus is open to all students who desire to sing in a large vocal ensemble. Students will participate in the making, reading, andperforming of choral music in a personally satisfying group environment. This course emphasizes voice development, tonal development,music literacy, ensemble skills, and vocal independence through exposure to a variety of vocal literature. Mixed Chorus is a beginning levelchoral music class. Members are expected to attend evening concerts and after school rehearsals. No audition is necessary.

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters (except with consent of instructor.)

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None

WOMEN’S GLEE

Women’s Glee is open to female students who desire to sing in a large vocal ensemble. Students will participate in the making, reading,and performing of choral music in a personally satisfying group environment. This course emphasizes voice development, tonaldevelopment, music literacy, ensemble skills, and vocal independence through exposure to established modern, classical, folk, jazz, andspiritual choral arrangements. Women’s Glee is an intermediate level choral music class. This class is open to female students whohave been accepted through a successful audition with the instructor. Auditions are held in the spring semester of each year for member-ship the following fall. Members are expected to attend evening concerts and after school rehearsals.

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters (except with consent of instructor)

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Consent of the department. An audition is required.

SPARTAN AIRES (RHS CAMPUS) (Honors)

Spartan Aires is open to students who desire to sing in a large vocal ensemble. Students will participate in the making, reading, andperforming of choral music in a personally satisfying group environment. This course emphasizes voice development, tonal development,music literacy, ensemble skills, and vocal independence through exposure to established modern, classical, folk, jazz, and spiritual choralarrangements. Spartan Aires is an intermediate level music class. Members are eligible to participate in Solo & Ensemble Contest as wellas audition for ILMEA District IX select ensembles. Members are expected to attend evening concerts and after school rehearsals. Thisclass is open to students who have been accepted through a successful audition with the instructor. Auditions are held in the spring se-mester of each year for membership the following fall.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Consent of the department. An audition is required.

JAZZ CHOIR (RHS CAMPUS) (Honors)Membership in Jazz Choir is determined by audition only. Students in this class will perform standard jazz literature, improvise and learnhow to use microphones and sound equipment. Students will learn vocal jazz solos and may be selected to perform with an instrumentalcombo. In addition, students may audition for ILMEA District IX Vocal Jazz Ensembles. Members of Jazz Choir will perform at all formalchoir concerts, the Evening of Jazz, and will have the opportunity to participate in vocal jazz festivals. Jazz Choir is an advanced levelcourse; performances and after school rehearsals are an expectation. Auditions are held in the spring semester of each year for mem-

bership the following fall.

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Consent of department. An audition is required.

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RHS CHORALE (RHS CAMPUS) (Honors)

Membership in RHS Chorale is determined by audition only. This course emphasizes vocal development, tonal development, music lit-eracy, ensemble skills, and vocal independence through exposure to the standard choral repertoire. Members of RHS Chorale have manyperforming opportunities including the annual Madrigal Dinner in December, the IHSA Music Organizational Contest as well as representRHS in public performances. RHS Chorale is an advanced level course; performances and after school rehearsals are an expectation.Auditions are held in the spring semester of each year for membership the following fall.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Consent of department. An audition is required.

SUNRISE SINGERS (BHS CAMPUS) (Honors)

Membership in Sunrise Singers is determined by audition only. Auditions are held in the spring semester of each year for membershipthe following fall and in January for membership in second semester. Openings for singers in this choir occurring during the school yearwill be filled as they open, by audition if necessary. This choir meets BEFORE SCHOOL at 6:35 a.m. This allows students to have a fullday of classes and still participate in Sunrise Singers. Music performed is advanced four (or more) part mixed arrangements inestablished modern, classical folk, jazz, and spiritual styles.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Audition with the instructor. Beginning with the class of 2010, students will have to re-audition each year.

MADRIGAL SINGERS/VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE (VJE) (BHS ONLY) (Honors)

Students must be enrolled in Sunrise Singers before auditioning for Madrigal Singers and remain concurrently enrolled in both choirs. Aseparate audition is required for membership in Madrigals/VJE. Auditions are held in the spring semester of each year for membershipthe following fall. This ensemble meets every day and performs on all four major concerts each year, plus multiple public performances,solo & ensemble contest. In the fall, singers focus on madrigal repertoire. The Madrigal Dinner is the culmination of an entire semester ofrehearsal and is a highlight of the holiday season in the choral department and the community. The same group of students focuses onvocal jazz in the spring. The VJE concentrates on true vocal jazz music from varied time periods and in varied styles within the jazz idiom.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: An audition is required.

CONCERT BAND II/FRESHMAN BAND

Freshman band is a standard level concert band open to all students who have had at least two years previous classroom training playing aband instrument; membership is subject to consent of director. Freshman Band emphasizes skills development, tonal development, musicliteracy, ensemble skills, and musical independence through exposure to a variety of instrumental literature. All students who enroll for bandmust also participate in a co-curricular marching band that meets after school and includes requires a variety of performances and rehearsals.


CREDIT: One credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9 PREREQUISITE: Passing grades in Middle School Band Program or consent of high school instructor LEVEL: Standard

CONCERT BAND I

Concert Band I is a standard level band open to all students who have had previous classroom training playing a band instrument withpassing grades; membership is subject to consent of director. This course emphasizes skills development, tonal development, musicliteracy, ensemble skills, and musical independence through exposure to a variety of instrumental literature. All students who enroll forband must also participate in a co-curricular marching band that meets after school and includes a variety of performances and rehearsals.


CREDIT: One credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9 (RHS only), 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Passing grade Freshman Concert Band (and/or consent of instructor BHS campus only) LEVEL: Standard

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SYMPHONIC BAND

Symphonic Band is a concert band open to all students who have had at least three years previous classroom training playing a bandinstrument; membership is subject to consent of director. This course emphasizes skills development, tonal development, music literacy,ensemble skills, and musical independence through exposure to a variety of instrumental literature. All students who enroll for band mustalso participate in a co-curricular marching band that meets after school and includes a variety of performances and rehearsals.


CREDIT: One credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Consent of department. Acceptance into class following completion of an audition. LEVEL: Intermediate

WIND SYMPHONY (Honors)

Wind Symphony is an advanced level concert band open to all students who have had at least three years previous classroom trainingplaying a band instrument; membership is subject to consent of director. This course emphasizes skills development, tonal development,music literacy, ensemble skills, and musical independence through exposure to a variety of instrumental literature. All students who enrollfor band must also participate in a co-curricular marching band that meets after school and includes a variety of performances and rehearsals.


CREDIT: One credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Consent of department. Acceptance into class following completion of an audition. LEVEL: Advanced

JAZZ BAND III

Jazz Band III is a standard level jazz band open to all students who are concurrently enrolled in a concert band and play a jazz instrument.This course emphasizes skills development, tonal development, music literacy, ensemble skills, and improvisation through exposure to avariety of styles within the jazz idiom. Students will be expected to perform in a variety of after school performances and rehearsals.


CREDIT: One credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Consent of department. Acceptance into class following completion of an audition. LEVEL: Standard

JAZZ BAND II

Jazz Band II is an intermediate level jazz band open to all students who are concurrently enrolled in a concert band and play a jazz instrument.This course emphasizes skills development, tonal development, music literacy, ensemble skills, and improvisation through exposure to a va-riety of styles within the jazz idiom. Students will be expected to perform in a variety of after school performances and rehearsals.


CREDIT: One credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Consent of department. Acceptance into class following completion of an audition. LEVEL: Intermediate

JAZZ BAND I (Honors)

Jazz Band I is the most advanced level of jazz bands open to all students who are concurrently enrolled in a concert band and play a jazzinstrument. This course emphasizes skills development, tonal development, music literacy, ensemble skills, and improvisation throughexposure to a variety of styles within the jazz idiom. Students will be expected to perform in a variety of after school performances andrehearsals.


CREDIT: One credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Consent of department. Acceptance into class following completion of an audition. LEVEL: Advanced

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AP MUSIC THEORY (Honors)

AP Music Theory will introduce the student to musicianship, theory, musical materials, and procedures. This class will integrate melody,harmony, texture, rhythm, form, musical analysis, elementary composition, and, to some extent, history and style. Musicianship skillssuch as dictation and other listening skills, sight-singing, and keyboard harmony are also considered important parts of this course. Thestudent’s ability to read and write musical notation is fundamental to this course. It is strongly recommended that students have acquiredat least basic performance skills in voice or on an instrument. An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at reg-istration.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Four semesters of music or consent of instructor.

TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC Technology in Music is open to any student who wishes to gain experience in reading and playing music using computer software andhardware products designed to enhance the creation and performance of music. The class is taught in the Music Education Technologylab with computer/keyboard stations. Subjects include M.I.D.I. (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), computer enhanced composition,computer enhanced sequencing, CD creation, and much more. The ability to read music will assist the student in progressing throughthe course but is not required. An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at registration. LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12

ACOUSTIC GUITAR

Guitar is open to any beginning or intermediate guitar students who wish to improve their skills in a group setting. Concepts coveredinclude tuning, elementary chords, fingering, basic strums, basic note reading, time signatures, and counting. Students will be exposedto the various styles of guitar music. Students will need to purchase a tuner and extra string.


CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Students must provide an acoustic guitar for daily use.

MUSICAL KEYBOARDING

Musical Keyboarding is open to any beginning or intermediate piano students who wish to improve their skills in a group setting. Theclass is taught in the Music Education Technology lab. Concepts covered include finger position, handwriting music notation, technique,scales, and simple piano repertoire. An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at registration. LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None

PERCUSSION II (RHS CAMPUS)

Beginning Percussion is for the brand new musician who wants to discover percussion. This class covers the basics of reading music anddrumming techniques, pertaining to marching percussion, mallet ensembles, and drumset. The purpose of this class is to prepare studentsto move into the top percussion ensemble and to promote percussion performance and education. This class is open to underclassmen9th and 10th grade.


CREDIT: One credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10 PREREQUISITE: None LEVEL: Beginner

PERCUSSION I (HONORS) (RHS CAMPUS)

Advanced Percussion is for the experienced percussionist who is involved with marching band. The class is formatted to prepare studentsfor a possible college bound career in percussion. All students will play all drums and mallet instruments through the year. The class iscompetitive in fall with marching band and percussion competitions and in winter through concert percussion ensembles.


CREDIT: One credit (Honors) GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Marching band involvement and audition. LEVEL: Advanced

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INTRODUCTION TO ART

This course is recommended for all beginning art students. This course presents a study in organizing design elements of line, shape,form, space, texture, color, value and principles of art (balance and unity) in two-and-three dimensional space. The course also includesthe introduction of color combinations and develops a relationship between design, color, and other art elements. This course may includeexploration of drawing, painting, 3-D art, and mixed media. Students electing to complete projects over and above the required work willbe charged for the additional materials. An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at registration.

LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: None

DRAWING I

Students will draw still life objects, people, and perspective drawings. Students will learn to work with line, space, movement, and value.Emphasis is placed on developing skills using a variety of materials. These materials may include pencil, crayon, pen and ink, wash,pastel, and marker. Students electing to complete projects over and above the required work will be charged for the additional materials.An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at registration.

LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9 (RHS only), 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None (Introduction to Art preferred)

DRAWING II

This course, a continuation of drawing techniques used in Drawing I, stresses composition and original expression. The course is designedto accommodate students’ drawing skills from intermediate through advanced. Students electing to complete projects over and abovethe required work will be responsible for purchasing the additional materials. An additional materials fee will be required per course

per semester at registration.

LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester (Students may enroll for more than one semester.) CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: “C” or better in Drawing I

CULTURAL ARTS & FIBERS

Students will explore the artwork of diverse cultures such as arts of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Students will study the history of theseunique cultures and create projects based on the characteristics of the art of the societies. Some of the art techniques explored will include:weaving, textile design and batik, metal work, basket construction, and ceramics. While using cultural themes to create artwork, studentswill be encouraged to be creative and make the artwork unique to their individual expression. A combination of creative ideas based uponcultural themes and craftsmanship will be emphasized. Students electing to complete projects beyond the required work will be chargedfor additional materials. An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at registration.

LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None

3-D ART (SCULPTURE)

This course is designed to be an introduction to sculptural materials. Students may be working with materials such as textiles, paper,wood, metal, plaster, and clay. Students electing to complete projects beyond the required work will be charged for additional materials.An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at registration.

LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None

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PAINTING

This course is an exploration of basic painting techniques in media such as water colors and acrylic. Traditional and contemporaryapproaches are used to develop techniques and expressive ability. This course is designed to accommodate all levels of painting skills.Students electing to complete projects over and above the required work will be charged for the additional materials. An additional ma-

terials fee will be required per course per semester at registration.

LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester (Students may enroll for more than one semester.)

CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: “C” or better in Introduction to Art or Drawing I or consent of the instructor

CERAMICS I

This course includes an introduction to various construction forms of ceramics (coil, slab, drape, and pinch) and to glazing and decoratingtechniques. Students will be learning the traditional approach to ceramics. Students electing to complete projects over and above the re-quired work will be charged for the additional materials. An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at reg-

istration.



CERAMICS II

Students will use the techniques and knowledge of Ceramics I to further develop their understanding and skills in ceramics. Students willbe challenged to pursue their interests in hand building techniques and to develop their skills on the potter’s wheel to create hand thrownpottery as well as sculptural forms. Students will explore methods of surface decoration and advanced glazing techniques. Creativityand technical skill will be stressed at a higher level. An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at regis-

tration.

LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: “C” or better in Ceramics I

CERAMICS III

This course includes creating ceramic pieces, working on a large three-dimensional clay sculpture, and increasing basic throwing skills onthe potter’s wheel. Decorative textural and glazing techniques will be learned. Students electing to complete projects over and above therequired work will be charged for the additional materials. An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at reg-

istration.


CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: “C” or better in Ceramics II

PORTFOLIO (HONORS)

This course is intended for students with studio or craftsmanship level of competency who want to specialize in one or more areas ofinterest. Students will set goals with the instructor as they work in such forms as drawing, painting, pottery, photography, and sculpture.Students electing to complete projects over and above the required work will be charged for the additional materials. An additional ma-

terials fee will be required per course per semester at registration.

LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester (Students may enroll for more than one semester.) CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Four semesters of prior art classes at a “B” average and consent of instructor through a portfolio review.

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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY During this course students will learn the manual functions of digital photography, including exposure, depth of field, composition, and photoediting. Students will use digital cameras to shoot their own original photographs, and use Adobe Photoshop to learn how to edit. Studentsare also introduced to the Elements and Principles of Design and photography terminology. An additional materials fee will be required

per course per semester at registration.



PREREQUISITE: None

PHOTOGRAPHY I (RHS CAMPUS)(BHS students are encouraged to see their counselor to enroll)

This course is an introduction to black and white photography. Students will learn the fundamentals of camera usage, dark roomtechniques, film development, and print making. Emphasis will be on good compositions and techniques. Students electing to completeprojects over and above the required work will be charged for the additional materials. BHS students are encouraged to see theircounselor to enroll. An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Students must provide a 35mm camera for daily use.

PHOTOGRAPHY II (RHS CAMPUS)(BHS students are encouraged to see their counselor to enroll)

This course is a continuation of Photography I. Students will learn techniques of toning using filters and screens. Students electing tocomplete projects over and above the required work will be charged for the additional materials. BHS students are encouraged to seetheir counselor to enroll. An additional materials fee will be required per course per semester at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Photography I (Students must provide a 35mm camera for daily use.)

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY (Honors)

This course is designed for students interested in studying a chronological evolution of the art of civilization. The survey will begin withprehistoric art and continue with in-depth studies through the 21st century. While studying art through the ages, students will study artexpressions such as painting, sculpture, architecture, and other art forms within diverse historical and cultural contexts. Students willcritically analyze major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures, emphasizing understandingsof context. The emphasis on the historical viewpoints of civilizations will prepare students for the AP (Advanced Placement) Art Historyexam. The instructional format of the course will be based upon lecture, discussion, and student interaction. Museum field trips will beoffered as enrichment. This course may fulfill fine art or social studies credit.

NOTE: Successful completion of this course prepares the student to take the College Board Advanced Placement examadministered each year in May. Appropriate performance on this exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/or advancedstanding in college. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12

HEALTH EDUCATION

Health Education is a state mandated required course for graduation. Units covered include: Intellectual Emotional Health, Body Systems,Physical Wellbeing, Substance Use and Abuse, and Human Sexuality. Life skills that are focused on include: decision making, goalsetting, anger management, stress management, conflict resolution, and health literacy. The overall goal of this course is to give the stu-dents skills and tools to advocate for and live a healthy life.



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This college preparatory course is a comprehensive year-long study of the algebraic structure of the real number system aligned with theCommon Core State Standards. Topics studied include: development of concepts, skills, techniques, and applications that address numberrelations, linear functions, exponential functions, quadratic functions, systems of linear equations, probability and statistics.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A graphing calculator is required for this course. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: This course meets the algebra state graduation requirement

HONORS ALGEBRA

This honors college preparatory course is a comprehensive one-year study of the algebraic structure of the real number system aligned withthe Common Core State Standards. Emphasis is placed on developing problem solving skills, reasoning, communication, and connectionsamong mathematical topics and between mathematics and other disciplines. Real-life applications and technology are used to demonstrate

the value of algebra. NOTE: Summer work is required for this course. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A graphing calculator is required for this course GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: This course meets the algebra state graduation requirement

GEOMETRY

This college preparatory course is a comprehensive year-long study aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Topics studied in-clude: transformations, deductive reasoning with angles and lines, triangles, triangle congruence, Similarity transformations, right trianglerelationships and trigonometry, quadrilaterals and other polygons, circles, and geometric modeling in two and three dimensional figures.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester PREREQUISITE: Algebra CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A graphing calculator is required for this course. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: This course meets the geometry state graduation credit

HONORS GEOMETRY

This honors college preparatory course addresses the Common Core State Standards and beyond and provides an intensive study of planeand solid geometry with emphasis on deductive arguments and an in-depth study of complex proofs. Topics studied include: congruence andsimilarity of figures, circles, constructions, area and volume, coordinate geometry, properties of plane figures, and integration of complex proofs.A rigorous approach is taken with all topics studied. NOTE: Summer work is required for this course. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester PREREQUISITE: Algebra and department recommendation CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A graphing calculator is required for this course. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: This course meets the geometry state graduation requirement

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MATHEMATICS

Suggested:TI-84+ TI-84+ Silver EditionTI-84+CE

The sequential nature of mathematics dictates that students must pass the first semester of a course to proceed to second se-mester. Programming changes will be made if a student does not pass the first semester.

To meet the rigor and technology demands of all math courses, graphing calculators are required for all students.

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ALGEBRA II

This college preparatory course is a comprehensive year-long study of advanced algebra aligned with the Common Core State Standards.Topics studied include: functions and graphs, systems of equations, series and sequences, an introduction to trigonometry, and data analy-sis. Numerical, graphical and algebraic models are integrated for analysis of all topics covered in this course.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester PREREQUISITE: Geometry (or Honors Geometry) and department recommendation CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A graphing calculator is required for this course. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: This course meets the algebra state graduation requirement

HONORS ALGEBRA II This honors college preparatory course furthers the development and understanding of the algebraic structure of the real number systemwhile addressing the Common Core State Standards and beyond. Topics studied include: matrices, polynomial, exponential, and loga-rithmic functions; complex numbers; permutations, combinations, and probability; sequences and series; and an introduction to trigonom-etry. This course is designed for those students with a strong background in algebra and geometry. NOTE: Summer work is required for this course. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester PREREQUISITE: Honors Geometry (or Geometry) and department recommendation CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A graphing calculator is required for this course. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: This course meets the algebra state graduation requirement

TRANSITION TO COLLEGE MATHThis college preparatory course prepares the student for placement in a college level math course by providing a comprehensive studyof algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics. The first semester of the course provides a thorough study of algebraic topics and willprepare students for college placement tests and/or trade school exams. Students will develop skills in simplifying and evaluating poly-nomial and rational expressions, as well as solve linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and systems of linear equations.Emphasis will be placed on applying these skills in solving real world problems. The second semester of the course focuses ontrigonometric functions and important concepts of statistics and probability applied to real-world examples.

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two independent semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester PREREQUISITE: Algebra II and department recommendation CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A graphing calculator is required for this course.

STATISTICSThis college preparatory course expands on topics from Algebra II including linear programming and probability. Students will be requiredto conduct surveys, collect data, run analysis, and decide how to best present their findings in real-world situations.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of an Algebra II course and department recommendation CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A graphing calculator is required for this course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICSThis advanced placement college level course provides students complete studies equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calcu-lus-based, college course in Statistics. Topics studied include: Exploring data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns, Samplingand Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study, Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simu-lation, and Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses.NOTE: Successful completion of this course prepares the student to take the College Board Advanced Placement exam administeredeach year in May. Appropriate performance on this exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/or advanced standing in college.Summer work is required for this course. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of an Algebra II course and department recommendation CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A graphing calculator is required for this course.

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Mathematics 365U

PRECALCULUS This college preparatory course provides students with a comprehensive study of trigonometry, analytic geometry, and college algebra.Successful completion of the course prepares students for beginning college mathematics courses such as Calculus. NOTE: Summer work is required for this course. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester PREREQUISITE: Algebra II or Honors Algebra II and department recommendation CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A graphing calculator is required for this course.

HONORS PRECALCULUS This honors college prepatory course provides an extensive study of advanced mathematics to include: college algebra, complete functionanalysis, trigonometry, and analytic geometry. A strong emphasis will be placed on numerical, graphical, and algebraic modeling, andapplication. This course is designed to thoroughly prepare students for Calculus.NOTE: Summer work is required for this course. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester PREREQUISITE: Honors Algebra II or Algebra II and department recommendation CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A scientific calculator and a graphing calculator are required for this course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB This advanced placement college level course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics.Topics studied include: functions, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, applications of integrals, and an introduction to differ-ential equations.

NOTE: Successful completion of this course prepares the student to take the College Board Advanced Placement examadministered each year in May. Appropriate performance on this exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/or advancedstanding in college. Summer work is required for this course. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester PREREQUISITE: Honors Precalculus (or Precalculus) and department recommendation CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A graphing calculator is required for this course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC

This advanced placement college level course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics.Topics studied include: functions, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, applications of integrals, partial fractions, series,functions and an introduction to differential equations.

NOTE: Successful completion of this course prepares the student to take the College Board Advanced Placement exam ad-ministered each year in May. Appropriate performance on this exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/or advanced stand-ing in college. Summer work is required for this course. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester PREREQUISITE: Honors Precalculus and department recommendation CALCULATOR REQUIREMENT: A graphing calculator is required for this course.

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Mathematics 365U

AIR FORCE JR. ROTC AEROSPACE SCIENCE I (BHS CAMPUS)

The first course, “A Journey Into Aviation History,” focuses on the development of flight throughout the centuries. From ancient civilizations,to modern days, the emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation; and the development, modernization, and transformationof air power. The course also examines the principles of flight, basic aeronautics, aircraft motion, and control, flight power, rockets; anda brief astronomical and space exploration history. Students also learn Air Force customs and courtesies, participate in military drill andceremonies, and act as members of a military unit. First year cadets are required to earn their Air Force Service Dress uniform by com-pleting community service hours and earning a passing grade in all classes. The Service Dress uniform or designated alternate uniformmust be work once each week. Physical fitness training is conducted weekly.



AEROSPACE SCIENCE II (BHS CAMPUS)

The second-year course, “The Science of Flight,” examines the scientific basis of modern flight, including the aerospace environment.Topics include meteorology, human physiology, aerospace medicine, human engineering, and protective equipment. Students study basiclaws of physics and their application to the theory of flight, basic aerodynamics, propulsion systems, aeronautics, and navigation systems.Aeronautical skills are demonstrated by students through the use of a flight simulator. “Cultural Studies” introduces students to the world’scultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies, and cultural awareness. The course delves into history, geography, religions,languages, culture, political systems, economics, social issues, environmental concerns, and human rights. It looks at major events andsignificatn figures that have shaped each region. Cultural studies may be offered for study in AEROSPACE SCIENCE II or III. Studentsalso study and develop effective leadership and communication skills and study individual and group behavior. Uniforms of the appropriatemilitary service are issued upon entering the program and must be worn once each week. Physical fitness training is conducted weekly. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUESITE: Aerospace Science I, and recommendation of the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

AEROSPACE SCIENCE III (BHS CAMPUS)

In the third-year course, “Cultural Studies” introduces students to the world’s cultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies,and cultural awareness. The course delves into history, geography, religions, languages, culture, political systems, economics, social is-sues, environmental concerns, and human rights. It looks at major events and significant figures that have shaped each region. Culturalstudies may be offered for study in AEROSPACE SCIENCE II or III. As an alternative to Cultural Studies, student may also study “ExploringSpace: The High Frontier.” In this course of study students study our space environment and man’s ability to survive in it. The coursebegins by exploring the solar system, stars and other galaxies. It discusses the human aspect of spaceflight focusing on critical issuessuch as, manned vs. unmanned spacecraft and space missions. It explores orbits and trajectories, space vehicles, launch systems, satel-lites, and space probes. Students also examine vocational and education opportunities in aerospace and other technical and scientificfields. Students direct the cadet corps operation within the framework of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Uniforms of theappropriate military service are issued upon entering the program and must be worn once each week. Physical fitness training is conductedweekly. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUESITE: Aerospace Science II, and recommendation of the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

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MILITARY SCIENCE 365UINTRODUCTION: For students in military science courses (Air Force Jr. ROTC and Marine Corp Jr. ROTC), uniforms of the appropriatemilitary service are issued upon entering the program and must be worn once each week. The military science program also includesphysical fitness training and testing (conducted one day per week) and standards for conduct, grooming, and personal hygiene, whichare set by the parent military service and required of all cadets. Although participation in military science does not require acommitment to military service following graduation, students who successfully complete three years of military science may beeligible for advanced rank upon enlisting in any branch of the military service. Additionally, qualified military science students may beeligible to compete for college scholarships and appointments to the Air, Naval, or Military Academies. All Military Science courses areopen to students at both high schools.

AEROSPACE SCIENCE IV (BHS CAMPUS) (Honors)This course combines all previous instruction and duties. Students function as leaders and role models of the cadet corps by placingprevious theories of leadership into practice. The student leaders also present academic lessons in a classroom environment, prepare aresearch report, and complete book reports on individuals who survived in spite of impossible circumstances. The instructor will alsoselect additional material from several Aerospace Science Options to include World Geography, Survival, Air Force Policy andOrganization, and Principles of Management. Uniforms of the appropriate military service are issued upon entering the program and mustbe worn once each week. Physical fitness training is conducted weekly. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 12 PREREQUESITE: Successful completion of Aerospace Science I, II, and III, and recommendation of the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

MARINE CORPS JR. ROTC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION I (RHS CAMPUS)This is an introductory leadership education course emphasizing patriotism, good citizenship, physical fitness, and successful leadershippractices. Students learn basic drill, effective study and writing skills, first aid, military courtesies, customs, traditions, public speaking,and history. Selected students participate as members of the drill team, air rifle team, physical fitness team, and academic team.Uniforms of the appropriate military service are issued on entering the program and must be worn once each week. Physical fitnesstraining is also conducted weekly. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10 PREREQUESITE: None

MARINE CORPS JR. ROTC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION II (RHS CAMPUS)This second-year course is designed to further develop the instruction presented in Leadership Education I. The Leadership Education IIprogram of instruction objectives include leadership skills, citizenship, personal growth, public service, general military subjects and corevalues. This advanced instruction includes written and oral communications, developing teamwork, problem-solving, studies of MarineCorps history, customs courtesies, organizations and military law. Students work collaboratively to reinforce leadership skills throughpractical applications of advance drill and land navigation. Selected students may participate in the drill team, air rifle team, physicalfitness team and academic team. Uniforms of the appropriate military service are issued on entering the program and must be worn onceeach week. Physical fitness training is also conducted weekly.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11 PREREQUISITE: Leadership Education I

MARINE CORPS JR. ROTC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION III (RHS CAMPUS)This third year course places the individual cadet into leadership assignments requiring the use of previous leadership material and skills.Students receive advanced instruction in leadership education and are expected to apply appropriate leadership practices. Students arepresented reinforcing skills necessary for effective written and oral presentations as well as study the U.S. Constitution, governmentagencies, other military services within the Department of Defense, government leaders, history of the United States, world geography, andevents that affect U.S. national policy. Selected students participate in the drill team, air rifle team, physical fitness team, and academic team.Uniforms of the appropriate military service are issued on entering the program and must be worn once each week. Physical fitnesstraining is also conducted weekly.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Leadership Education II

MARINE CORPS JR. ROTC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION IV (RHS CAMPUS) (Honors)This course brings all previous Leadership Education instruction and duties into focus. Level IV cadets will concentrate on effectivecommunications first semester including teaching, oral presentations, writing and research, listening and interviewing. Secondsemester will focus on leadership and persuasive skills. Level IV cadets are used as mentors and instructional aides for Level I, II, andIII classes. These positions provide leadership opportunities for senior cadets, who in turn learn the duties and responsibilities of aMarine Officer. Selected cadets participate on the drill, air rifle, physical fitness, and academic teams. Membership is also available tocadets on the Semper Fi and Varsity Letter clubs for community service activities. Uniforms of the appropriate military service are issuedon entering the program and required to be worn once each week. Physical fitness training is also conducted weekly.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 12 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Leadership Education I, II, and III.

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Students will be placed in P.E. based on age appropriate level.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9 Beginning physical education introduces students to the different aspects ofteam-oriented and individual physical activities that foster life-long fitness andgood health. Students will learn team building skills, game strategies, fundamen-tals, equipment manipulation, and the rules of several physical activities.


CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 9 PREREQUISITE: None

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 The second year of physical education will build on the first year experiences. The activities will build on the knowledge learned theirfreshman year while incorporating new activities.



PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11-12 The third year of physical education will consist of elective activities designed to introduce the students to lifelong fitness and recreationalactivities. The students will be offered a choice of physical activities in an advanced physical education class. Students will be exposedto a variety of activities. *Some courses require fees which must be paid at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12Curriculum is progressive. (See more detailed chart in the Guidance or Physical Education Department.)

LEADERS IN TRAINING

This course is an advanced PE course. Students must fill out an application and be approved for the Training course by the PE DepartmentChair. The student must receive an “A” in the Leadership Training course to be placed with a PE teacher as a Leader for subsequentsemesters. The student will be required to successfully design and implement lesson plans, officiate, and complete a teaching bulletinboard. *Some courses require fees which must be paid at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of PE9 and DC approval

LEADERSHIP

Once the student has passed the Leadership Training course with an “A” grade, they will be placed with a PE teacher each subsequentsemester they choose to remain a Leader. They must maintain an “A” to continue to serve as a PE Leader.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Leadership Training and DC approval

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Biology is designed to provide students with an understanding of biological concepts and ideas in relation to human needs and societalissues. Areas of emphasis include sustainability, ecology, cellular biology, microbiology, disease, molecular biology, genetics and evolution.Laboratory work is essential to enhance the student’s understanding of life forms and their relationships. Reading and writing skills areessential for success in this course.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 9

BIOLOGY (Honors)Biology Honors is the first course in a four-year sequence for science-oriented students who seek ultimate enrollment in Advanced Place-ment Chemistry, Biology or Physics. It is a demanding course oriented toward laboratory techniques and interpretations of laboratorydata with accompanying applications to humans and other living things. A high reading ability is expected of all students. Communicationskills are also required for the laboratory reports.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 9 (by placement) PREREQUISITE: Department recommendation

CHEMISTRY Chemistry is a laboratory-oriented course which introduces the student to fundamental chemical concepts such as atomic structure, gaslaws, and acid-base reactions. The emphasis throughout the course is on learning the applications of science in a chemical situation.The course will satisfy the chemistry laboratory credit for college admission.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: “C” or higher in both Biology and Algebra per semester.

CHEMISTRY (Honors)Chemistry Honors provides a strong background for students who are likely to enroll in Advanced Placement Chemistry or chemistrycourses in college. It is designed to meed the needs of college-bound students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency inmathematics and science. Chemistry Honors emphasizes laboratory work that will aid students in the development of efficient data col-lection, analysis, and reasoning skills. Topics included for in-depth exploration are atomic theory, matter and energy, gas laws, bonding,solutions, kinetics and equilibrium, acids and bases, and electrochemistry.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: B or higher in both Biology Honors and Algebra per semester.

CONCEPTUAL PHYSICSConceptual Physics is designed to familiarize students with physical concepts which are at work in the everyday world. Although laboratoryexperiences are used to enhance the student’s understanding of the physical laws of nature, mathematical applications of physical principlesare simplified. The course will explain the principles of physics but use less mathematical problem solving than the standard physics course.The course will satisfy the physics laboratory credit for college admission.

NOTE: This course is not recommended for students who are planning on a science related major in college. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 10 (by placement), 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Biology and algebra course

PHYSICSPhysics is an investigative study and synthesis of the concepts of mechanics, light, sound, and electricity. Laboratory experiments andmathematical models will be used to explain naturally-occurring phenomena. Problem solving using algebra will be used extensively inthe course.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 10 (by placement), 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: B or higher in Algebra and Chemistry and a C or higher in Geometry per semester.

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SCIENCE 365U

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS 1AP Physics 1 is an algebra based, introductory college-level physics course that explores topics such as Newtonian mechanics (includingrotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory simple circuits. Through inquiry-based learning,students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. Laboratory experiments and mathematical models will be used to ex-plain naturally-occurring phenomena. Algebra and Trigonometry will both be used extensively to solve complex problems that involve mul-tiple concepts simultaneously. This course offers the college-bound student a sound foundation for continuing studies in science,engineering, medicine, or manufacturing. There is a required non-refundable lab fee that must be paid at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of a Biology course and a B or higher in Chemistry and Geometry and/or a C or higher in Honors Chemistry and Honors Geometry. TEXTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Approved Textbook currently used in Honors Physics

PHYSICAL SCIENCE Physical Science students investigate concepts in physics, chemistry, earth and space science, and science skills. This is a core sciencecourse involving science readings, group laboratory investigations, independent investigations, and the use of technology. Students will usecritical thinking skills and design solutions to problems that apply to everyday life.

LENGTH OF COURSE: One or two semesters (non-sequential)

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 10 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of a Biology course

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGYThe AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester college introductory biology course usually taken by biologymajors during their first year. This course differs significantly from the usual first course in biology with respect to the range and depth oftopics covered, the type of laboratory work done by students, and the time and effort required of students. The AP Biology course is de-signed to be taken by students after the successful completion of a first course in high school biology and one in high school chemistryas well. It aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically withthe rapidly changing science of biology. A summer reading project will be required. This course lasts 1.5 periods. There is a required non-refundable lab fee that must be paid at registration.

NOTE: Successful completion of this course prepares the student to take the College Board Advanced Placement exam administeredeach year in May. Appropriate performance on this exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/or advanced standing in college. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: B or higher in Chemistry or department recommendation

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRYThe AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year.Students in this course will attain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical prob-lems. The course will contribute to the development of the students’ abilities to think clearly and to express their ideas, orally and inwriting, with clarity and logic. This course differs qualitatively from the first course in chemistry with respect to the kind of textbook used,the topics covered, the emphasis on chemical calculations and the mathematical formulation of principles, and the kind of laboratory workdone by students. This course lasts for 1.5 periods. A summer reading project will be required. There is a required non-refundable labfee that must be paid at registration.

NOTE: Successful completion of this course prepares the student to take the College Board Advanced Placement exam administeredeach year in May. Appropriate performance on this exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/or advanced standing in college.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: B or higher in Chemistry Honors or department recommendation

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS 2AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course that explores topics such as fluid statics and dynamics; ther-modynamics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic field; electromag-netism; physical and geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. Through inquiry based learning, students will developscientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. Laboratory experiments and mathematical models will be used to explain naturally-occurringphenomena. Algebra and Trigonometry will both be used extensively to solve complex problems that involve multiple concepts simulta-neously. This course offers the college-bound student a sound foundation for continuing studies in science, engineering, medicine, ormanufacturing. There is a required non-refundable lab fee that must be paid at registration. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 12 PREREQUISITES: Advanced Placement Physics 1 TEXTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: The AP College Board recommended text (College Physics by Serway and Vuille) is the best option for our students. Teachers concur with this recommendation and feel that the readability, examples, diagrams, and problems will meet instructional needs and support student learning. This is based on both teacher observations and an informal survey of stu dents. Additionally, the AP College Board requires that an updated textbook be used for the course.

PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY (Honors)Physiology and Anatomy is designed to extend the student’s knowledge of the structure and functioning of the human body. Laboratoryexperiences including dissections*, along with charts, graphs and models, are used to enhance the study of the major body systems. Thecourse will be of greatest value to those students who are interested in the fields of medicine, nursing, physical therapy, and other health-related areas. A high reading ability is essential for success in this course. A summer reading assignment may be required. There is arequired non-refundable lab fee that must be paid at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Chemistry required, B or higher in Biology or department recommendation

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCEEarth and Space Science is a lab-oriented course introducing students to the study of meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Hands-on laboratory experiments will lead students to the discovery of atmospheric operations, the ocean and its make-up, and space, and itscelestial bodies. Students will hypothesize and experiment with the theories of certain Earth systems. Students will investigate the drivingforces behind the events that contribute to the Earth’s working systems. These experiments will also address impacts of each of the EarthScience fields.


CREDIT: .5 credit (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Biology

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEEnvironmental Science is designed to provide students with an understanding of the natural environment and the impact of human lifeupon that environment. The course emphasizes a search for solutions to environmental problems which exist now and will confront futuregenerations. Laboratory experiments and field work serve to enhance understanding of environmental science principles.



GEOLOGYGeology is a lab-oriented course introducing students to the study of Earth’s solid structure and the forces behind geological events.Hands-on laboratory experiments will lead students to a greater understanding of rock formations, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes,and water systems that make up our dynamic geosphere.



*Valley View School Board policy 6:100-R allows for students to refrain from animal dissection. Students should consult with their teacherduring the first 10 days of the course to investigate alternatives to dissection. For required courses only.

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ZOOLOGYThe zoology course is an inquiry-based science course designed to encourage the study of animals and the conservation issues manyare facing. Semester one focuses on invertebrate zoology, while semester two focuses on vertebrate zoology. There are several oppor-tunities for students to perform hands-on field work. Students will perform several dissections* for comparative anatomy and physiologypurposes. There is a required non-refundable lab fee that must be paid at registration.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester (laboratory) GRADE PLACEMENT: 12 PREREQUISITE: C or higher in both biology and chemistry; students who did not take chemistry must obtain department recommendation

*Valley View School Board policy 6:100-R allows for students to refrain from animal dissection. Students should consult with their teacherduring the first 10 days of the course to investigate alternatives to dissection. For required courses only.

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MODERN WORLD HISTORYThe course is global in nature, encompassing western and non-western cultures from the Renaissance to the present. Major emphasiswill be placed on such forces of change as revolution, genocide, technology, nationalism, international conflict, and the intertwining ofthose forces with a culture’s beliefs and values. An emphasis on literacy through reading and writing will be integrated throughout thecourse.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9 PREREQUISITE: None

MODERN WORLD HISTORY (Honors)This course presents an intensive global survey of history from the Renaissance to the present. Major emphasis will be placed on suchforces of change as revolution, genocide, technology, nationalism, international conflict, and the intertwining of those forces with a culture’sbeliefs and values. An emphasis on literacy through reading and writing will be integrated throughout the course. Geography themes andskills will be integrated throughout the course. This course is strongly recommended for students who intend to take A.P. European History,Honors American Government, and/or A.P. U.S. History.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9 PREREQUISITE: Department recommendation

AMERICAN GOVERNMENTThis course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for good citizenship. Students learn about the structure and functionsof local, state, and national government in order to develop a better understanding of and appreciation for the American political system. Anemphasis on literacy through reading and writing will be integrated throughout the course. Successful completion of this course fulfills theU.S. and Illinois Constitution Test requirement for graduation set by the State of Illinois.



AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (Honors)This course examines various aspects of citizenship education. During the study of American government, students analyze and practicebasic intellectual and participatory skills that lead to effective citizenship. Topics considered in the course include the fundamental conceptsand structure of federal, state, and local government. An emphasis on literacy through reading and writing will be integrated throughoutthe course.Successful completion of this course fulfills the U.S. and Illinois Constitution Test requirement for graduation set by the Stateof Illinois.


CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 10 PREREQUISITE: Department recommendation

U.S. HISTORYThis course begins with a review of our country’s early history from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. After the review, thecourse provides a survey of U.S. History beginning with the post-Civil War period and ending with contemporary issues. Geographythemes and skills are integrated throughout the course. An emphasis on literacy through reading and writing will be integrated throughoutthe course.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11 PREREQUISITE: None

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SOCIAL STUDIES 365U

AMERICAN STUDIES American Studies is designed for students who want to try something a little different, yet meet all the requirements of English 11 and U.S.History courses. The combination of literature and history allows students to see the connections between American culture and thehistorical forces that shaped it. This course will emphasize the ways in which works of literature serve as commentaries on social, political,and cultural concerns in history. An emphasis on literacy through reading and writing will be integrated throughout the course. A variety ofpapers will be required, including a major research project.NOTE: Curriculum is heavily project based and may require additional time outside of class to complete. The course meetsdaily in a two-hour block of time. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 English credit and .5 U.S. History credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11 PREREQUISITE: Department recommendation

ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. HISTORYThis course covers the period from exploration to the present. In addition to mastering factual information, students will learn to assesshistorical documents in terms of reliability and their relevance to given interpretive problems. The major emphasis of the course will be toenable students to view history not as a collection of facts but as an interpretation of them. Geography themes and literacy skills will beintegrated throughout the course. A summer reading component may be required.NOTE: Successful completion of this course prepares the student to take the College Board Advanced Placement exam administeredeach year in May. Successful performance on this exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/or advanced standing in college. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11 PREREQUISITE: Department recommendation

PSYCHOLOGY (Honors) This is a college-oriented elective course designed to help students understand human behavior. The focus is on the scientific study ofhuman development, learning, motivation, personality, mental disorders and therapy. Students develop some basic concepts of psychologyand a historical perspective on psychology as the study of individual behavior. They study the contributions of scholars in the field, includingSigmund Freud, Abraham Maslow, Ivan Pavlov, Carl Rogers, and B.F. Skinner. An emphasis on literacy through reading and writing will beintegrated throughout the course.Students also have opportunities to explore implications for everyday life of a scientific perspective onhuman behavior and learn about the various careers associated with this field of study.NOTE: Portfolio assessments may be used. LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester

CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Department recommendation

WORLD CULTURESThis course provides students with a foundation for investigating world cultures of selected regions. The geographical, historical, political,cultural and economic aspects of regions will be examined. The course will also include a study of contemporary issues relative to Asia,Latin America, Africa, Australia/Oceania, and the Middle East. An emphasis on literacy through reading and writing will be integratedthroughout the course.



SOCIOLOGYThis is an elective course focusing on the basic principles of human interaction within social institutions. Special attention is given to suchsociological topics as culture, social theories, social norms, status, group interaction, stereotypes, social mobility, old age, and deviantsocial behavior. Students learn how sociologists collect, analyze, and report data about the world today. Students also have opportunitiesto explore implications for everyday life from a multicultural perspective on the process of socialization. An emphasis on literacy throughreading and writing will be integrated throughout the course.



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ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORYThis college-level course gives students a basic chronology of European History from 15th Century to modern times. The major goals ofthe course include the development of an understanding of the principal themes in modern European history, the ability to analyze historicalevidence, and the ability to express such understanding and analysis in writing. A summer reading component may be required.NOTE: Successful completion of this course prepares the student to take the College Board Advanced Placement exam administered each year in May. Successful performance on this exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/or advancedstanding in college. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Department recommendation

ECONOMICS (Honors)This course provides students with a comprehensive economic-oriented investigation of the American market system. Topics include businessorganizations, scarcity, supply and demand, the business cycle, money and banking, competition, the roles of government, financial institutions,and labor in the economy. A portion of the course will include such topics as taxes, budgeting, shopping, saving, and borrowing.An emphasison literacy through reading and writing will be integrated throughout the course.NOTE: This course may be used as an elective, OR social studies credit OR to fulfill the state consumer education require-ment. LENGTH OF COURSE: One semester

CREDIT: .5 credit GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Department recommendation

SOCIAL STUDIES 365U

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College of Business Administration - 2 semesters atcollege level (or 2 years of language in high school)College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Urban Planning &Public Administration, and Public Health, and departmentof Art History: Proficiency to the 4th collegiate level.

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World Languages 365U

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with languages are available at vvsd?

Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy Award: This is a national movement to recognize stu-

dents for proficiency in English as well as another language. We are among nine states in

the country that recognize this achievement as law. In Illinois, the language proficiency

level required in both English and another language is Intermediate High. This means that

someone is able to converse with ease and confidence when dealing with the routine tasks

and simple social situations requiring an exchange of basic information. Students will be

prepared in each level at VVSD and encouraged to take this exam their senior year to receive

this honor.

Advanced Placement (AP) Credit: Although specific AP language courses are not yet

offered at VVSD, students who continue on in a language will be eligible to take the AP exam

in the future. This has many benefits, as many universities grant free credits for certain

scores or will exempt students from language requirements. The course curriculum struc-

ture and topics are designed to prepare students for this exam and we strongly encourage

students who continue on to the upper levels to take the exam during their final year of lan-

guage to receive credit.

¿Qué oportunidades futuras

con idiomas hay disponibles en VVSD?

Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy Award: Este es un movimiento nacional para recono-

cer a los estudiantes con competencia en inglés además de otro idioma. En Illinois, estamos

entre nueve estados en el país que reconoce este logro como ley. En el estado, el nivel de

competencia requerido del idioma en inglés y otro idioma es intermedio alto. Esto significa

que alguien puede conversar con facilidad y confianza cuando se envuelve en situaciones

sociales y de rutina requiriendo un intercambio de información básica. Los estudiantes es-

tarán preparados en cada nivel de VVSD y serán alentados a tomar esta prueba en su último

año en la secundaria para recibir este honor.

Crédito de nivel avanzado (ap): Aunque aún no se ofrecen cursos de AP en VVSD, los

estudiantes que siguen un idioma continuamente serán elegibles para tomar el examen de AP

en el futuro. El hacerlo tiene muchos beneficios ya que existen muchas universidades que

conceden créditos gratis por ciertas notas en el examen o exentarán a los estudiantes de

los requisitos del lenguaje. Los temas y la estructura de este plan de estudios son diseña-

dos para preparar a los estudiantes para este examen. Alentamos a todos los estudiantes

que toman los cursos superiores a tomar el examen durante su año de lenguaje final para

recibir el crédito.

Crédito Doble con la universidad de Dupage (Solamente Nivel IV): Los estudi-

antes en este curso tienen la opción a ser inscritos en el Colegio de DuPage, en las clases:

span 2206 y span 2208 (8 horas de crédito). Todos los estudiantes de BHS pueden tomar

ventaja de la opción de crédito doble, la cual aún no se ofrece en RHS.

FRENCH ILevel I provides an introduction to the language through acquisition of critical language skills via structured learning opportunities that au-thentically practice all modes of communication [interpretive (comprehending), interpersonal (person-person communication) & presentational(prepared)] in real-life situations. Students will also learn about other cultures, see how culture and language are intertwined, and make com-parisons with their own cultures. Multiple types of technology are used to reinforce the four basic skills of language learning; reading, writing,listening, and speaking.



FRENCH IILevel II reinforces the critical language skills learned in level I and further develops them via structured learning opportunities that authen-tically practice all modes of communication [interpretive (comprehending), interpersonal (person-person communication) & presentational(prepared)] in real-life situations. Conversational skills are enhanced through active participation in class activities. Students will continueto learn about other cultures, see how culture and language are intertwined, and make comparisons with their own cultures. Multiple typesof technology are used to reinforce the four basic skills of language learning; reading, writing, listening, and speaking.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: French I

FRENCH III (Honors)In level III, the skills acquired in levels I & II are reinforced, applied, and enhanced. Students will improve fluency, focus on accuracy andexpand their use of the language independently using all modes of communication [interpretive (comprehending), interpersonal (person-person communication) & presentational (prepared)] in real-life situations. Communication skills will be further developed by exploringcultural and social topics more in depth. Multiple types of technology are used to reinforce the four basic skills of language learning;reading, writing, listening, and speaking.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: French II

FRENCH IV (Honors)In level IV, skills from levels I, II, & III are refined. Using complex vocabulary and advanced elements of grammar, students will communicatein a variety of contexts and specific situations (in all modes of communication). Students will develop a strong command of the languageand the ability to use it with ease. Students will use technology and an array of authentic resources in order to achieve these goals. Multipletypes of technology are used to reinforce the four basic skills of language learning; reading, writing, listening, and speaking.NOTE: While this course is not designed for the AP French Language exam, a student may choose to take the College Board Advanced Place-ment French Language Exam administered each year in May. Appropriate performance on this exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/oradvanced standing in college. See your teacher for more information. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: French III

GERMAN IGerman I provides an introduction to the language through acquisition of critical language skills via structured learning opportunities that au-thentically practice all modes of communication [interpretive (comprehending), interpersonal (person-person communication) & presentational(prepared)] in real-life situations. Students will also learn about other cultures, see how culture and language are intertwined, and make com-parisons with their own cultures. Multiple types of technology are used to reinforce the four basic skills of language learning; reading, writing,listening, and speaking.



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GERMAN IIGerman II reinforces the critical language skills learned in level I and further develops them via structured learning opportunities that au-thentically practice all modes of communication [interpretive (comprehending), interpersonal (person-person communication) & presen-tational (prepared)] in real-life situations. Conversational skills are enhanced through active participation in class activities. Students willcontinue to learn about other cultures, see how culture and language are intertwined, and make comparisons with their own cultures. Mul-tiple types of technology are used to reinforce the four basic skills of language learning; reading, writing, listening, and speaking.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: German I

GERMAN III (Honors) In level III, the skills acquired in levels I & II are reinforced, applied, and enhanced. Students will improve fluency, focus on accuracy andexpand their use of the language independently using all modes of communication [interpretive (comprehending), interpersonal (person-person communication) & presentational (prepared)] in real-life situations. Communication skills will be further developed by exploringcultural and social topics more in depth. Multiple types of technology are used to reinforce the four basic skills of language learning;reading, writing, listening, and speaking.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: German II

GERMAN IV (Honors)In level IV, skills from levels I, II, & III are refined. Using complex vocabulary and advanced elements of grammar, students will communicatein a variety of contexts and specific situations (in all modes of communication). Students will develop a strong command of the languageand the ability to use it with ease. Students will use technology and an array of authentic resources in order to achieve these goals. Multipletypes of technology are used to reinforce the four basic skills of language learning; reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

NOTE: While this course is not designed to prepare a student for the AP German Language exam, a student may choose to takethe College Board Advanced Placement German Language Exam administered each year in May. Appropriate performance onthis exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/or advanced standing in college. See your teacher for more information. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: German III

SPANISH ISpanish I provides an introduction to the language through acquisition of critical language skills via structured learning opportunities thatauthentically practice all modes of communication [interpretive (comprehending), interpersonal (person-person communication) & pre-sentational (prepared)] in real-life situations. Students will also learn about other cultures, see how culture and language are intertwined,and make comparisons with their own cultures. Multiple types of technology are used to reinforce the four basic skills of language learning;reading, writing, listening, and speaking.



SPANISH IISpanish II reinforces the critical language skills learned in level I and further develops them via structured learning opportunities that au-thentically practice all modes of communication [interpretive (comprehending), interpersonal (person-person communication) & presen-tational (prepared)] in real-life situations. Conversational skills are enhanced through active participation in class activities. Students willcontinue to learn about other cultures, see how culture and language are intertwined, and make comparisons with their own cultures. Mul-tiple types of technology are used to reinforce the four basic skills of language learning; reading, writing, listening, and speaking.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Spanish I

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SPANISH III (Honors) In level III, the skills acquired in levels I & II are reinforced, applied, and enhanced. Students will improve fluency, focus on accuracy andexpand their use of the language independently using all modes of communication [interpretive (comprehending), interpersonal (person-person communication) & presentational (prepared)] in real-life situations. Communication skills will be further developed by exploringcultural and social topics more in depth. Multiple types of technology are used to reinforce the four basic skills of language learning;reading, writing, listening, and speaking.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Spanish II

SPANISH IV (Honors)In level IV, skills from levels I, II, & III are refined. Using complex vocabulary and advanced elements of grammar, students will communicate ina variety of contexts and specific situations (in all modes of communication). Students will develop a strong command of the language and theability to use it with ease. Students will use technology and an array of authentic resources in order to achieve these goals. Multiple types of tech-nology are used to reinforce the four basic skills of language learning; reading, writing, listening, and speaking.NOTE: While this course is not designed to prepare a student for the AP Spanish Language exam, a student may choose totake the College Board Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam administered each year in May. Appropriate performanceon this exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/or advanced standing in college. See your teacher for more information. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Spanish III

HERITAGE SPANISH I (Español para hispanohablantes I) This course is especially designed for students who understand some Spanish, but cannot yet speak, read, or write it with fluency. Thiscourse provides students the opportunity to refine and expand the language skills they already possess. Students will be formally intro-duced to reading and writing in Spanish. Students will have the opportunities to engage in real-life applications of the language using anenriched curriculum exposing them to Hispanic culture, customs, heritage, and history. An emphasis on literacy through reading andwriting will be integrated throughout the course

Este curso está diseñado especialmente para los estudiantes que entienden algo de español, pero aun no pueden hablar, leer o escribircon fluidez. Este curso les ofrece a los alumnos las oportunidades de perfeccionar y desarrollar sus habilidades del lenguaje que yaposeen. Los estudiantes serán formalmente introducidos a leer y escribir en español. También tendrán las oportunidades de participaren aplicaciones reales del lenguaje con un currículum enriquecido que los expondrá a la cultura hispana, costumbres, herencia e historia.Se integrará un énfasis en la alfabetización a través de la lectura y la escritura a lo largo del curso.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Experience with the Spanish language and appropriate Spanish placement test results

HERITAGE SPANISH II (Español para hispanohablantes II)This course is for students who are comfortable speaking and understanding Spanish in multiple contexts. It offers students opportunitiesto expand and refine their existing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in Spanish through the study of Hispanic culture, customs,heritage, and history. An emphasis on literacy through reading and writing will be integrated throughout the course.

Este curso es para los estudiantes que se sientan cómodos hablando y comprendiendo el español en distintos contextos. Se les ofrecea los estudiantes las oportunidades para ampliar y perfeccionar su existente lectura, escritura, habilidades del habla y escucha en española través del estudio de la cultura hispana, costumbres, herencia e historia. Se integrará un énfasis en la alfabetización a través de lalectura y la escritura a lo largo del curso.


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Heritage Spanish I or appropriate Spanish placement test results.

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HERITAGE SPANISH III (Honors) (Españ ol para hispanohablantes III)This course is designed for students who can easily communicate with native Spanish speakers or who are native Spanish speakersthemselves. The students will continue to refine the four skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) by being exposed to an enrichedand advanced curriculum by concentrating on Hispanic culture, customs, heritage, and history. An emphasis on literacy through readingand writing will be integrated throughout the course.NOTE: While not specifically designed to prepare students for the AP Spanish Language exam, students will be encouragedand may choose to take the College Board Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam administered each year in May. Ap-propriate performance on this exam may lead to the attainment of credit and/or advanced standing in college. See your teacherfor more information. Este curso está diseñado para estudiantes que fácilmente puedan comunicarse con hispanohablantes o que sean hispanohablantes ellosmismos. Los estudiantes continuarán perfeccionando las cuatro habilidades (leer, escribir, hablar y escuchar) exponiéndolos a un plande estudio avanzado y enriquecido al concentrarse en la cultura hispana, costumbres, herencia e historia. Se integrará un énfasis en laalfabetización a través de la lectura y la escritura a lo largo del curso.NOTA: Aunque no está específicamente diseñado para preparar a los estudiantes para el examen de la lengua española de AP(universidad), los estudiantes serán animados y podrán tomar el examen llamado, College Board Advanced Placement SpanishLanguage Exam, que será administrado cada año el mes de mayo. Rendimiento adecuado en este examen puede conducir aobtener créditos adicionales y/o poder avanzar en cursos en la universidad. Ver a tu maestro para obtener más informacíon. LENGTH OF COURSE: Two sequential semesters

CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: Heritage Spanish II or appropriate Spanish placement test results.

HERITAGE SPANISH IV (HONORS/DUAL CREDIT) (Español para hispanohablantes IV Honores/Doble Crédito)In this college preparatory course, students will strengthen literacy skills in Spanish to native or near native levels. Emphasis will be placedon reading development, orthography, lexical expansion, formal grammar, and abilities in writing and composition. Course content willfoster an appreciation of Hispanic cultural-linguistic heritage and address engaging current social topics. This course is intended for stu-dents who are literate in Spanish and have successfully completed Heritage Spanish III. An emphasis on literacy through reading andwriting will be integrated throughout the course.

NOTE: Students in this course are enrolled with the College of DuPage: SPAN 2206 and SPAN 2208 (8 credit hours).All students may take advantage of the dual credit option offered at the BHS campus.

En este curso de preparación universitaria, los estudiantes fortalecerán la alfabetización en español a un nivel nativo o cerca de nivelesnativos. Se hará énfasis en el desarrollo de la lectura, la ortografía, la expansión léxica, la gramática formal y habilidades en la escrituray composición. El contenido del curso fomentará la apreciación del patrimonio lingüístico-cultural hispano y abordará temas sociales ac-tuales. Este curso está dirigido a estudiantes que saben leer y escribir en español y han completado Heritage Spanish III con éxito. Seintegrará un énfasis en la alfabetización a través de la lectura y la escritura a lo largo del curso.NOTA: Los estudiantes en este curso están inscritos con el Colegio de DuPage: SPAN 2206 y SPAN 2208 (8 horas de crédito).

Todos los estudiantes pueden hacer uso de la opción de crédito dual, la cual se ofrecen en el campus de BHS .


CREDIT: .5 credit per semester GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Heritage Spanish III

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WILCO AREA CAREER CENTER 2016-2017 COURSE OFFERINGS

www.wilco.k12.il.us Wilco’s programs are designed to offer students career-based courses providing skills required for continuing education and/or employment upon completion. Students attend one of three sessions. Courses are scheduled at the home school. Some programs or levels may not be available each session.

Session 1 7:50 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Session 2 9:55 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. Session 3 12:26 p.m. - 2:26 p.m.

AIM: ADVANCED INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING This senior only program is offered in partnership with Joliet Junior College and will be held at Main Campus on Hoboult Rd, Joliet, IL. Students will participate in four separate college courses building skills and awareness in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, industrial maintenance, basic wiring/circuit design, and industrial fluid power. Students will learn about OSHA safety programs, maintenance physics, hand and power tools, precision measuring, technical diagrams and assembly prints, fastening devices, lubrication, basic pump operation, and basic pipefitting procedures. Students will study the principles of hydraulics and pneumatics as applied to the basic theory of fluids and typical industrial circuits. Students will build fluid power circuits as applied to industrial applications. Next, the fundamentals of electrical and electronic circuits, including the calculation and measurement of voltage, current, resistance and power will be instructed with emphasis placed on safe meter usage, print reading and exposure to a variety of electrical technologies currently used in industry. Topics include: introductory residential wiring, operation of AC motors, industrial solid-state devices, variable frequency drives, industrial controls, and single-phase/three-phase power distribution along with skills necessary to safely use electronic test equipment on low- and high-voltage components, the course will introduce students to the installation, service, troubleshooting, and repairs on various types of electrical controls, circuits and components. Students will need their own transportation to and from

class. Students must submit an application to the Technical Department at Joliet Junior College. Students will be dual

enrolled earning high school and college credit: IMT101, IMT121, HVAC121, and EEAS101, 13 credits. Guidance Notes: Solid math skills needed with record of good attendance and behavior.

AUTO SERVICE (MECHANICS) I

The two year auto service program, taught by ASE certified instructors, is designed to train students for entry-level automotive technician positions and/or preparation for post-secondary programs. Students’ knowledge of measurement, estimation, and algebra, along with a technology course would be beneficial. First year students will develop skills in vehicle maintenance and repair including, brakes, steering and suspension, and will also learn the basics of electrical and engine performance (sensors). The curriculum follows the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) format. This program will prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams. Students will be required to purchase tools, Wilco coveralls, safety glasses, and nitrile gloves. Estimated cost of

participation is $50.00. Guidance Notes: 70% of time in lab, assignment and test for each area/chapter.

AUTO SERVICE (MECHANICS) II

Second year students will continue their training in electrical and engine performance after successful completion of Auto Service 1. Students will be completing labs involving diagnosing electrical circuits, sensors, drivability problems, check engine lights, and emission related problems. Upon completion of this two year course, students may earn college credit towards Nashville- Auto Diesel or Joliet Junior College. Students are encouraged to continue their training through an appropriate technical school, college, or university. The curriculum follows the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) format. This program will prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. Assuming students continue to have their tools, safety glasses, coveralls, and nitrile gloves there will be no additional fees but replacement items will be available if needed. Dual credit may be available through Joliet Junior

College: AS106, 3 credit hours. Guidance Notes: 70% of time in lab, assignment and test for each area/chapter.

The Wilco Area Career Center provides equal employment opportunities for all persons, and equal educational opportunities for all students, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender age, ancestry, physical or mental handicap or disability, or other characteristics protected by the law.

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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

The Certified Nursing Assistant program is a senior only program structured to prepare the student for employment as a Certified Nurse Assistant. The curriculum includes all standards and procedures contained in the Illinois Department of Public Health Certified Nurse Aide Instruction Model. The State Nurse Aide Examination can be taken through this course with the completion of 40 hours of on-site clinical experience at a local nursing facility, included in the class structure if student has a social security number. Students must have transportation to the clinical site, a physical, and TB test before September 15th. Before beginning the clinical experience, students must undergo a Health Care Worker criminal background check. Throughout the semester, students must maintain an 80% to remain eligible for Joliet Junior College credit and Illinois Department of Public Health Certified Nurse Aide Exam. Upon completion of this course, students may choose to continue their education in preparation for any of a number of careers in the health care field i.e.; Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Ultrasound Technician, etc. Students are required to wear appropriate clothing at clinical site. Student may receive Joliet Junior College credit for NA101, 7.5 credit hours. Estimated cost of

participation is $100 with an additional $65 for the State CNA exam in the Spring. Guidance Notes: 30% of time in lab. Daily assignments and weekly tests. Emphasis on human anatomy. Certifications may include: American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR and Certified Nursing Assistant License

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

This one year course is made up of the following components which may allow the student to receive college credits from Joliet Junior College.

Computing Information Systems Fundamentals:. A first course for business or computer information systems majors providing a complete introductory study of information systems, computer programming and application software is presented. Course topics include the elements of a business computer system, system analysis and design, computer-to-mainframe systems, and program design and implementation. Also included will be an introduction to the Internet and its uses, computer application software and BASIC programming. In addition, this course is designed to develop computer application skills using a totally integrated software package that includes word processing, a spreadsheet, a database, and presentation software in a Windows environment. Students will be interfacing throughout with the Internet. The class meets in a PC-equipped classroom.

Data Communications and Networking: This course provides hands-on instruction in theory and practice in the areas of setup, maintenance, software and hardware installation, troubleshooting, circuitry, system configuration, and repair of personal computers. Advanced students will receive instruction on installing and servicing a network, repairing/replacing faulty mechanical and electronic parts. Students will have the opportunity to learn the prerequisite skills necessary to become A+ certified. A+ is an industry standard designation for competency. Students in this course are dual enrolled with Joliet Junior College: CIS145, 3 credit hours.

A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC: This course provides hands-on instruction in theory and practice in the areas of setup, maintenance, software and hardware installation, troubleshooting, circuitry, system configuration, and repair of personal computers. Advanced students will receive instruction on installing and servicing a network, repairing/replacing faulty mechanical and electronic parts. Students will have the opportunity to learn the prerequisite skills necessary to become A+ certified. A+ is an industry standard designation for competency. Guidance Notes: Weekly assignments, projects, and quiz. Heavy reading and lecture format.

COSMETOLOGY

This off-campus course is open to students to attend a state-approved school of beauty culture. The professional school will provide the facility, instruction, and clinical training as prescribed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. There is a

substantial student fee for this course ranging from $1,800 to $7,500, which varies by cosmetology school and is subject to change. Students provide their own transportation. Registration needs to be done by first year students in early January through a separate application process. Students may select from three schools in Will/Grundy Counties: Professional Choice in Joliet, Franklin Institute in Morris, and Lemont Nail Inn and School of Cosmetology in Lemont. Professional Choice limits participation to seniors which start the program in July before their senior year. Guidance Notes: Clinical assignments, workbook assignments, and task signoffs. Emphasis on chemical reactions and human anatomy. Certifications: Program completion allows students to sit for the Illinois Department of Public Health Cosmetology license.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE/LAW ENFORCEMENT A (Odd Years)

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the many facets of the American criminal justice system. Special emphasis will be given to areas of policing, courts, and corrections, both from the historic and contemporary perspective. The study will include local, state, and federal systems, legal basis, and jurisdiction. During the second semester, students will learn about the components, purposes and functions of criminal law including which elements are necessary to establish crime and criminal responsibility, defenses to crime, laws of arrest, search and seizure, and civil law. Actual cases will be studied. Dual credit may be available through Joliet Junior College: CRJ 100 and CRJ 130, (6 credit hours). Guidance Notes: Daily assignments, projects, and quizzes. Heavy reading and report writing.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE/LAW ENFORCEMENT B (Even Years)

This course highlights the relevance of law enforcement by examining its history and important research. An in-depth analysis of our federal Constitution will set the foundation for the course. Students will analyze changes in law enforcement and identify careers at the local, state and federal levels. The second semester of the course will provide students with an opportunity to study juvenile delinquency theory, laws, policies, and practices within the Illinois juvenile justice system. Emphasis will focus on understanding the underlying causes of behavioral patterns; study and application of preventive methods and techniques; and analysis of juvenile case studies. Dual credit may be available through Joliet Junior College:

CRJ 110 and CRJ120, (6 credit hours). Guidance Notes: Daily assignments, projects, and quizzes. Heavy reading and report writing.

CULINARY ARTS I

Students have the opportunity to build interest and master essential hands-on culinary techniques and theoretical academics for a career in the Hospitality Industry. The ProStart Program I & II is sponsored by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and is an accelerated curriculum which is followed for Culinary Arts I students (taught in the first year of the program). Coursework topics include, but are not limited to: Foodservice History, Sanitation & Safety; Equipment Usage; Basic & Technological Aspects in Foodservice Preparation; Nutrition; Classical Cooking; Ordering, Purchasing, Receiving & Inventory Controls; Workplace Math & Accounting; Introduction to Lodging & Tourism; Workplace Skills in securing employment and in Customer Relations; Career and Technical Ethics. Students will be directly involved in all aspects of a commercial kitchen operation. Students will participate in at least 10 hours per semester of outside community service (not including field trips), as offered by the instructor. Permitted field trips are offered during and outside of the required class activities and are instrumental to education within the Hospitality Industry. Students will also have an opportunity to use their culinary and leadership skills through participation in FCCLA, ProStart, and/or SkillsUSA student organizations. Additional opportunities are made available for dual college credits, articulated college credits, and scholarship availability with completed coursework requirements. Foods I is recommended for participation in the class. Upon successful completion of this program and COMPASS placement, students may earn credit from Joliet Junior College: CA105 and CA106, (5 credit hours). Estimated cost of participation is $50.00. Guidance Notes: 60% of time in lab. Weekly assignments and quiz. Emphasis on mathematics at the Algebra level. Certifications may include: State of Illinois sanitation certification, Illinois Restaurant and the National Restaurant Associations’ certifications, and ServSafe manager sanitation certification

CULINARY ARTS II

Second year students have more emphasis placed on advanced culinary skills, a higher contact with customer relations, increased supervisory & management experiences, an increase in outside activities, opportunity to become a member of the culinary competition team and internship opportunities. Students are required to participate in at least 10 hours per semester of outside community activity (not including field trips), as offered by the instructor. Permitted field trips are offered as an outside of the class required activity and are instrumental to education within the Hospitality Industry. Dual credit with Joliet Junior College may be available with COMPASS placement: CA101 (2 credit hours) Guidance Notes: 60% of time in lab. Weekly assignments and quiz. Emphasis on mathematics at the Algebra level.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I

Students will participate in assistant teaching by working directly with children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old in the Wilco Preschool Lab. The first year students will complete training for the first level of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Credential. The curriculum provides basic knowledge and skills for those working with or seeking to work with young children. Some of the topics presented are: health, safety and nutrition, how children learn, observation and assessment, family and community relations, child development and school aged children. After successful teaching experiences, completion of all modules and meeting attendance requirements, the students may earn their credential. Articulated credit with Joliet Junior College is available with successful completion. Estimated cost of participation is $30.00. Guidance Notes: Weekly assignments, projects, and quizzes. 60% of time working with preschool children in lab. Certifications: Students have an opportunity to earn the Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Education Level 1Credential.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II

Second year students continue to teach in the preschool lab, but are considered “experienced teachers”. Course content includes child development, care, health, safety, nutrition, and education issues. Their assignments include working individually with a preschool child to create a “case study book” along with other required projects as outlined by Joliet Junior College. Second year students have an opportunity to spend time within child care sites for observations, if their grades allow, and continue work on the Joliet Junior College coursework. Estimated cost of participation is $25.00. Guidance Notes: Weekly assignments, projects, and quizzes. 60% of time working with preschool children in lab. Certifications may include: American Heart Association CPR, and continued work toward the Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Education Level 2 Credential.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Students who enroll in the emergency medical technician program must have successfully completed the first year of Fire

Science or Introduction to Health Professions with an 80%/B or better or have completed three years of science with a ‘B’ or better. The year will focus on preparing students for the multiple career areas related to the Fire Service/Health Care fields. Students will focus on the care, handling, and extrication of the critically ill and injured. Topics will include airway management, patient assessment, vital signs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, lifting and moving patients, documentation, communication, pharmacology and cardiac emergencies. A heavy emphasis will be put on medical terminology. The EMT-B programs requires students spend sixteen hours off-campus in a hospital emergency room and twenty-four hours of ambulance ride-time in addition to the classroom. Students who successfully complete the course may take the EMT-Basic exam. Dual Credit available through College of DuPage with compliance with department requirements including COMPASS placement or an ACT composite of 20: FIRE2271, 10 credit hours. Estimated cost of participation is $100

plus $20 for the State Exam. Guidance Notes: 30% of time in lab. Heavy emphasis on medical terminology and human anatomy. Certifications may include: American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR and EMT-B License

FIRE SCIENCE

Fire Science will follow the curriculum set forth by the State of Illinois Fire Marshall’s Office, the Illinois Department of Health, and the Department of Transportation. Students will learn through classroom and guided activities the essentials of firefighting which will include: fire chemistry, building construction, wearing personal protective clothing, identifying ropes, tying knots, using fire extinguishers, performing forcible entry, carrying and raising ladders, operating self-contained breathing apparatus, and auto extrication. Students will learn how to employ search and rescue techniques with ventilation tools and practice hose evolutions on an operating engine, all in a safe environment. Students will learn about equipment and assessment used to stabilize victims before the arrival of an ambulance. Dual credit available through the College of

DuPage: FIRE1100, 2230, and 2283, 9 credit hours. Certifications may include: First Responder and American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Expected cost of participation is $65.00. Guidance Notes:50% of time in lab. Emphasis on physical fitness, reading comprehension, and basic math.

GAME DESIGN

This course introduces students to game design, theory, and game programming. Topics will include analyzing game genres, gameplay, artificial intelligence, storytelling, level design, and play testing. Students will design and write a simple game and design document, much like what is used in the profession. In addition, an introduction to computer programming in the BASIC language will teach students problem analysis, program design and programming in various language. Students will use a PC-based programming environment. In second semester, students will be introduced to the development of computer and video games. Students will learn how to design and implement 2D games using game engines.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY

The heavy equipment technology program is designed to train students for careers as heavy equipment mechanics and is a senior only program. Heavy equipment includes: cranes, bulldozers, frontend loaders, rollers, backhoes, and hoists. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals as it relates to diesel engines and fuel systems used in heavy equipment. The program will introduce students to units of measurement, electron theory, wiring diagrams, schematics and symbols, basic principles of hydraulics, basic engine components, intake and exhausts systems, introduction of welding and power train functions. This off-campus class is available through an application process only. Students must be willing to participate in drug testing and meet attendance, behavior, and grade requirements. The class will be located at ASIP-Local 150 in Wilmington. Students must provide their own transportation daily to the Wilmington site. Students have an opportunity to earn dual credit from Joliet Junior College: OPS111. Students must have steel toed boots and purchase program shirts at an estimated cost of $45.00.

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INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS

This course is an overview of the health care industry, including medical ethics and law, trends in health care, and exploration of career options. It includes an introduction to medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, vital sign measurement, math for conversions, standard precautions training, basic cardiac life support skills and first aid. The goal of the course is to assist students in making an informed choice about health care occupations and learn basic skills related to all facets of the health care industry. Dual credit available through the College of DuPage: Health Sciences 1100 and 1110 and Physical Education 2254, 9 credit hours. Certification may include: American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR

NAIL TECHNOLOGY

This off campus course is open to students to attend a state-approved school of nail technology. Students will develop good communication skills, time management, and an eye for detail. Emphasis will be placed on all aspects of nail care, nail problems, artificial nails, and nail products. Upon successful, completion of the course the students will be eligible to sit for state certification. There is a student fee of $500 for this course. Students provide their own transportation. This program is located in Lemont. Guidance Notes: 80% of time in lab. Weekly assignments and quiz. Certification may

include: Illinois Nail Technician License.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT (New 2016)

Students learn animal science and the care of animals, including the fundamentals of companion animal species and breeds, behavior and training, animal anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and safety. This course will develop students’ understanding of animal reproduction, animal ethics and welfare issues, animal health, veterinary medicine, veterinary office practices, and animal services to humans. Students develop basic skills and techniques for assisting the veterinarian/technician in the following areas: handling large and small animals, grooming animals/caring for coats, feeding animals, and maintaining equipment and facilities. Career exploration will focus on veterinarian, veterinary lab technicians, office lab assistant, small animal production, research lab assistant, and animal nutrition lab technician. Since FFA and Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAEPs) are integral components of this course, students are required to maintain SAEP’s, and be a member of the FFA while participating in activities of the FFA organization. Students will be encouraged to volunteer at local veterinary offices and/or animal shelters.

WELDING AND FABRICATION I

The students will learn to perform welds using all positions. The students’ ability to operate, adjust, and safely control power sources and gas equipment is essential. Students will learn how to braze weld, gas weld, shielded metal arc weld, mig weld, gas cutting, and plasma arc cutting. Blueprint reading and the use of weld symbols are also stressed. Students will learn to be a combination welder and work toward certification. Upon completion of this course a student may earn college credits through Joliet Junior College. Students are required to purchase necessary tools and safety clothing. Estimated cost of

participation is $90.00. Dual credit may be available through Joliet Junior College: WLDG 101, and WLDG 102, 6 credit hours. Guidance Notes: 70% of time in lab. Weekly assignments and quiz.

WELDING AND FABRICATION II

This course will emphasize development of advanced skills in metal arc welding, brazing, and flame-cutting. Instruction will include safety practices, properties of metals, electrical principles, and advanced welding methods and equipment. Students will utilizing MIG, TIG, and semi-automatic equipment to complete their various projects and activities. The development of employability skills, as well as transition skills, and vocational ethics, will be included in the course. Dual credit may be available through Joliet Junior College: WLDG 120, 3 credit hours. Guidance Notes: 70% of time in lab. Weekly assignments and quiz.

For more information on dual credit agreements with Joliet Junior College, please visit:

http://www.jjc.edu/academics/registration/dual-credit/Pages/default.aspx and select Wilco Area

Career Center as the school of participation. Agreements may change from time of publication

based on program and instructor requirements. Students are responsible for applying and

completing all requirements for course registration, ie COMPASS testing and submission of

ACT/COMPASS scores.

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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS