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Community Unit School District 303
Donald D. Schlomann, Ph.D. · Superintendent of Schools · (331) 228-2000
Dear Students and Parents/Guardian:
Working together, St. Charles East and North High Schools have established a diversity of course offerings
that provides strong, core academic preparation combined with extensive elective opportunities. The
comprehensive nature of this curriculum enables our students to prepare for a variety of post high school
experiences including the rigors of a four-year college, university experience, or career placement. To assist
you, we have delineated our courses to represent distinctive educational pathways which will in turn guide
your course selections.
This handbook contains valuable information needed for each student to develop his or her personal four-
year program of study as well as policies, procedures, and timelines regarding schedule adjustments after
course registration. Each year students and parents should reflect on the student’s success and
experience and make appropriate revisions to that four-year plan. As you review the information contained
in this booklet, you will find many familiar courses in the traditional academic areas. In addition, our
curriculum offers richness across the total educational program that allows our students to select courses
from a wide variety of elective areas. We encourage all students to avail themselves of these elective cours-
es as opportunities to expand their personal interests, explore work and career opportunities, and
identify potential post-secondary programs of study.
We have structured a timetable for the registration process that will allow you to make well-informed
decisions for your course of study. Because these are serious decisions, please use this time wisely to work
in partnership with the school staff to ensure your success.
We wish you success in your high school experience.
Sincerely,
Charlie Kyle, Principal Audra L. Christenson, Principal
St. Charles East High School St. Charles North High School
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Course Offering Book and
Planning Guide
2015-2016
This resource provides both general and specific
information about District 303 course offerings,
graduation requirements, school policies, and
high school and college planning. This infor-
mation will be useful as you select courses for
your high school career and as you prepare for
post-secondary education.
What you will find in this resource:
▪ Pathways for student success in each
discipline
▪ Descriptions of each course
▪ Graduation requirements
▪ High school and post-secondary
planning information
▪ Answers to frequently asked ques-
tions regarding course registration
Your counselor is your central contact for the
course registration process and is available to
answer your questions, help you find infor-
mation, and provide guidance in your course se-
lections.
This guide is also available online through
District 303’s website, www.d303.org.
and the high schools’ websites:
St. Charles East: east.d303.org
St. Charles North: north.d303.org
FIND IT FAST
INFORMATION
Graduation Requirement Worksheet 4
Student Programs 5
Scheduling 6
NCAA 7
Grading 8
Pathways to Excellence 9
Typical Academic Plans 11
HS Course Level Definitions/Student Records 12
Standardized Testing 13
Senior Year 14
Student & Parent/Guardian
Responsibilities Checklist 15
Frequently Asked Questions 17
COURSE OFFERINGS
Art 19
AVID 25
Business 26
Drama 31
Economics 32
English 33
English Language Learners 38
Family and Consumer Sciences 39
Foreign Language 43
Mathematics 49
Music 53
Science 59
Social Studies 64
Technology and Engineering 68
Wellness 74
Study Halls 78
Off Campus Offerings 79
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Graduation Requirements Worksheet
This tool can be used to plan your academic program, record credits earned, and track progress towards
fulfilling the graduation requirements listed on page 4.
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 11 in the upcoming year.
Total Must Equal a Minimum of 23 Credits to Meet Graduation Requirements.
(A student may graduate with as many as 32 total credits.)
English = 4 Credits
Math = 3 Credits
Science = 2 Credits (Biology or ICB II and another science course)
History = 2 Credits
1.0 Global Issues and 1.0 U.S. History
U.S. Government = 0.5 Credit
Economics = 0.5 Credit (Met through: Economics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, or Co-op Work Training I)
Health = 0.5 Credit
Physical Education/Driver Education = 3.5 Credits (Must be enrolled in PE, Health, or Driver Education each Semester)
Electives = 7 Credits
English = 4 Credits
English 9
1st semester
.5 earned
English 9
2nd semester
.5 earned
English 10
1st semester
.5 earned
English 10
2nd semester
.5 earned
Junior year:
English 11
1st semester
Junior year:
English 11
2nd semester
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Each student will develop a four-year plan for the courses to be taken during his/her high school career. The plan should take into consideration
graduation requirements and the student’s post-high school plans. Individual college and university entrance requirements should be considered
as well as requirements for entrance into specific careers. Students are expected to make progress toward graduation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FROM ST. CHARLES HIGH SCHOOLS
Courses Credits Information
English 4.0 In order to meet graduation requirements students must be enrolled in an English course each semester.
Mathematics 3.0 All students are required to earn three credits in mathematics, one of which must be Algebra I and one of which must include geometric content.
Science 2.0 One credit must be in Biology or ICB II.
U.S History 1.0
Global Issues 1.0
Government 0.5
Economics or Consumer Education 0.5 All students are required to fulfill a consumer education requirement. Students can enroll in a one-semester economics course, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, or an approved consumer education course
(Co-op Work Training I).
Health 0.5
Physical Education 3.5 Students must participate in physical education during each semester they are enrolled in school unless:
▪ The student is enrolled in health education (for the first time).
▪ The student is enrolled in driver education (for the first time).
▪ The student receives an exemption.
Note: Those seeking physical education exemptions should refer to School Board Policy 7:260.
Students may, however, elect to stay in physical education in lieu of an eligible exemption.
Electives 7.0 At least two of the required elective credits must include any of the following subject areas: art, music, drama, foreign languages, business education, family and consumer science, or technology education.
TOTAL CREDITS 23.0
It is important to emphasize that the graduation requirements represent the minimum program of studies for St. Charles High School students. Entrance require-ments to particular colleges and universities may be considerably more stringent.
RECOMMENDED ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ILLINOIS *These requirements mirror most universities in the United States
English 4.0 Emphasis on written and oral communications and literature.
Mathematics 4.0 Including geometry, algebra, advanced algebra, trigonometry, or fundamentals of computer programming.
Science 3.0 Emphasis on laboratory sciences.
Social Studies 3.0 Emphasis on history and government.
Electives 2.0 Four semesters in foreign languages, art or music, or other academic courses.
See your counselor for details on specific course requirements and an explanation as to how electives may be used to fulfill some requirements. You are encouraged to contact individual colleges, universities and Naviance for most current information.
DRIVER EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Students must have earned a passing grade in at least 8 courses from their previous two semesters in order to be eligible for driver education.
Students are placed in driver education according to their date of birth.
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES
Foreign language courses, Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry courses taken in middle school count for high school placement purposes only. No
high school credit is awarded for these courses. Middle school courses do not qualify for NCAA core credit. Middle school mathematics courses
do not count towards the three year state graduation requirement. The high school transcript begins with 9th grade.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Special Education Department provides support for students with identified disabilities. Through the evaluation process, the appropriate level
of service for the student is determined. The appropriate supports and services are outlined in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Place-
ment in Special Education courses is only made through the recommendation of the IEP team.
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Each year St. Charles High Schools create a request-based master
schedule. Student course requests are entered into our system,
shared with counselors and accommodated to the extent the system
allows. Students receive a course schedule at Materials Pick Up.
Schedules may also be printed from Home Access Center starting
at 7:00 p.m. the day before school starts.
STUDENT SCHEDULES
All students who attend Community Unit School District 303
high schools must be full-time students. A full-time student is
defined as a student who is enrolled in six credit-producing
courses each semester, one of which must be physical education
or its equivalent. A full-time schedule as defined in this para-
graph will allow a student to have a lunch and a study period
and meet District 303 graduation requirements.
Participation in student programs, including Cooperative Educa-
tion, Fox Valley Career Center (FVCC), or course work at Elgin
Community College, provides blocks of credit and qualify as part
of a full-time student schedule.
SELECTING COURSES
Each year students participate in a course selection process during
which they request courses for the next school year. Students select
courses based on many factors, including but not limited to their
progression toward meeting graduation requirements, their post-
secondary goals, and interests. Current high school students enter
their course requests into Home Access Center and review their
selections with their School Counselor. Incoming 9th grade stu-
dents select courses using a form provided in January. After stu-
dents receive their Course Verification Form in early March and if
the sections and/or seats are available, students may amend a selec-
tion as described on the Course Verification Form until the dead-
line. After that time, any changes to schedules must be completed
within the first 10 days of the semester.
After the deadline, the last day before Spring Break, the following
circumstances will be considered a valid reason for changing a
course request:
▪ Student lacks a prerequisite for the selected course
▪ A different course is needed to meet graduation requirements
▪ An error in recording student information is made
▪ Student fails a required course
▪ An institution of high learning recommends in writing an addi-
tional course
SUBSTITUTING A COURSE
During material pickup days in August, students may substitute a
course that has seats available in it for a course in their schedule.
The course that is being substituted must meet during the same
period and must maintain the student’s progress toward graduation.
Courses dropped during this course substitution period will not
appear on the transcript.
ADDING A COURSE
Students may add a course to their schedules to replace a dropped
course or a study hall through the tenth day of the semester provid-
ed there are seats available in the course, it meets during the same
period and state rules are complied with. Students are responsible
to acquire and complete all work missed prior to adding the course.
DROPPING A COURSE
Students enrolled in more than 6 credit-producing courses may with-
draw from a course without penalty through the fifteenth day of the
semester. Students, who have failed a prerequisite and must make a
schedule change, will work with the School Counselor to complete
the schedule. A course dropped after the fifteenth day of the semes-
ter will be indicated by a ‘WF’ (withdraw/failure) on the transcript
and the failing grade will be calculated into the student’s grade point
average (GPA). The approval of a counselor and a parent/guardian
is necessary in order to drop a course.
CHANGING LEVELS
We expect students to have made careful and informed choices dur-
ing course selection because they have been involved in and sup-
ported during the process. However, if a student has made every
effort to seek academic support and the course content still eclipses
the student’s ability, a level change may be considered, the student
and his/her teacher, parent and counselor will confer regarding the
change. Moving from an AP class may not be considered a level
change. Changes will not be made to accommodate personal prefer-
ence and/or if seats are not available. Students must remain in class
until the level change is approved and scheduled by the counselor.
CHANGING TEACHERS
It is not our practice to change a student’s teacher. However,
when one (or more) of the following circumstances exists, we may
consider a teacher change:
▪ The student has taken the same course with the teacher and failed
the course
▪ There is a documented conflict between the student and the
teacher on file with the administration
▪ There is a documented conflict between the student’s sibling and
the teacher on file with the administration
INDEPENDENT SERVICE
Independent service is an opportunity for students to participate in
various support positions within the school community. The type of
service may include lab assistants, office aides, media and computer
classroom aides, and similar support positions. The maximum
combined credit earned through correspondence courses, inde-
pendent study, and independent service to be applied toward
graduation is two credits. The following guidelines have been
established for the approval of independent service:
▪ Daily attendance and completion of tasks is required.
▪ The application should have the approval of teacher/supervisor,
parent, lead teacher, counselor and assistant principal.
▪ Independent service can only be taken on a semester basis.
▪ At the end of the semester the student must be enrolled in courses
that carry a total of at least 3 credits to receive independent ser-
vice credit.
▪ The maximum service credit per semester is limited to ¼ credit.
▪ Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
▪ The form must be submitted by the fifteenth day of the semester.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY
The purpose of the independent study program is enrichment in an
instructional area where a student has taken all of the available
course work. The rigor of an independent study must be equal to
or exceed other curricular offerings in the subject area. In addi-
tion, the assessment(s) must illustrate student learning equal to or
above the standards set for the instructional area. Students who
participate in the independent study program should be able to
work independently and be able to dedicate the time necessary to
fulfill the criteria. The maximum combined credit earned
through correspondence courses, independent study, and inde-
pendent service to be applied toward graduation is two credits.
The following guidelines have been established for the offering of
independent study:
▪ Independent study is restricted and may not be used as a
substitute for existing or required courses in the curriculum.
▪ A course required for graduation may not be taken.
▪ The application should have the approval of teacher,
parent, lead teacher, counselor and assistant principal.
▪ The student and teacher will meet on a daily basis.
▪ Independent study can only be taken on a semester basis.
▪ At the end of the semester the student must be enrolled in
courses that carry a total of at least 3 credits to receive inde-
pendent study credit.
▪ The maximum independent study credit per semester is limited
to ¼ credit.
▪ Grading will be on a pass/fail basis. ▪ Independent study forms must be submitted by the fifteenth day
of the semester.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Community Unit School District 303 offers a fee-based summer
school program. The summer school session typically begins the
week following the end of the school year. Grades will be posted
to the transcript at the end of summer school, however, points
earned for GPA and class rank will not be reflected until the end of
first semester. District 303 does not provide transportation for
summer school students.
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
The administration may allow one credit (two semester courses)
from an accredited correspondence school, recognized internet
courses, distance learning or other emerging technologies, to apply
toward high school graduation requirements. In special cases, the
Principal may allow up to two credits earned to be applied toward
graduation. Coursework submitted for approval must be accredited
through the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges or
the Illinois State Board of Education or another state’s board of
education. The maximum combined credit earned through
correspondence courses, independent study, and independent
service to be applied toward graduation is two credits. Corre-
spondence courses may not be substituted for required courses or
for any course currently offered at the school. Prior to taking the
course, students must receive correspondence course approval
by the completion of the Alternative Scheduling Form availa-
ble in the counseling office. Students will be responsible for
tuition.
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
Homebound services are provided when, in the opinion of a li-
censed medical physician, the student will be absent from school
and confined to a hospital or home for an extended period of time.
Participation in a homebound program is established through Dis-
trict 303’s Department of Instructional Intervention. Included in
this process is contact with the Office of Instructional Intervention,
a medical certification from the treating doctor, assignment of a
tutor and/or contact with the cooperating hospital program, and an
ongoing working relationship with the high school counselor.
Upon completion of the homebound period, the treating physician
must provide written clearance before the student may return to
school. Some specialized course work, such as laboratory classes,
performance classes, foreign language classes, and advanced
course work may not be duplicated in the homebound setting. The
student may be withdrawn without penalty from that course work
and may make up the course at a more appropriate time. Please
contact the District Director of Interventions for complete details.
OFF-CAMPUS OFFERINGS
Students have the opportunity to participate in courses that are not
taught on the high school campus. Fox Valley Career Center
(FVCC) offers courses that provide skills for those directly enter-
ing an occupational area. Students enrolled in off-campus FVCC
programs will follow the attendance calendar for Kaneland High
School. St. Charles High Schools will provide transportation
to and from the career center for most, but not all, courses.
St. Charles High School students may attend Elgin Community
College (ECC) for enrichment and/or to participate in the Educa-
tion-to-Career program. See your counselor for the necessary
details and registration forms.
The Internship Program is a partnership with the business, indus-
trial and service communities of District 303. The program pro-
vides students with a chance for hands-on career exploration.
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARTICULATION
There are several courses or combinations of courses that when
taken, will enable students to get credit at Elgin Community Col-
lege. This information is listed in the “Other Info” sections below
each course title. In order to receive ECC credit, students must
take the course or courses listed, earn an A or B in the course(s),
graduate from high school, matriculate (attend) Elgin Community
College and apply for the credit within 27 months. The number of
semesters of college credit and the course identification code is
listed in the “Other Info” section as well.
To participate in athletic competition at a Division I or II school,
students must meet NCAA initial eligibility requirements. Please
see the website at www.NCAAclearinghouse.net for details about
eligibility requirements and a complete list of approved core
courses. You may also see your counselor for NCAA information.
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The goals of education are accomplished by the pursuit of
knowledge and understanding rather than the pursuit of grades.
The high school uses the letter grading system to represent the dif-
ferent levels of achievement recognized in each course:
SEMESTER GRADES
Report cards are sent home at the conclusion of each semester.
Semester grades are the official grades that appear on a stu-
dent’s transcript.
At the beginning of a course each teacher will explain course ex-
pectations and the factors to be used in determining grades.
The semester grade represents an assessment of student perfor-
mance for one semester. Semester grades are based upon numer-
ous assessments involving one or more of the following:
▪ Formal written examination
▪ Creative products (written, constructed, or performed)
▪ Oral examinations
▪ Other forms of evaluation that give appropriate evidence of
course mastery.
A final assessment will not contribute more than twenty (20) per-
cent to the semester grade.
PASS/FAIL
A student may elect to take one course per semester on a pass/fail
basis. Students must complete a pass/fail form available in the
counseling office and submit it by the tenth day of each semester.
The student may choose this option if a letter grade is received in 3
credits per semester in addition to the pass/fail course. Required
courses may not be taken pass/fail. Pass/fail credit will count
toward graduation, but will not be used in computing grade point
average if a P grade is earned. If an F grade is received, it will be
used in calculating grade point average. Courses that are offered
as pass/fail only will not count against the one pass/fail elective.
INCOMPLETES
Incomplete grades will be used only in extreme situations. A stu-
dent who because of illness or for other documented reasons has
not completed the required work may receive a grade of incom-
plete from a teacher. Students who have incompletes recorded on
their report cards will have up to three weeks following the end of
the grading period to complete their assignments. An incomplete
not made up by the end of the three-week period will be recorded
as a failure for the course.
AUDIT (NO CREDIT)
A student may audit a course if there is space available after the
course has begun. The student is required to participate in the
course fully and maintain acceptable attendance.
Permission of the parent, teacher, lead teacher, and counselor is
necessary for audit enrollment.
COURSE RETAKES
Students may retake a course one time. The original grade will
remain on the transcript; however, the GPA. will be determined by
using the points from the higher of the two grades. The grade of
“F” remains on the transcript. Duplicate credit will not be issued.
Students must complete a Course Retake Form available in the
counseling office before enrolling in the course.
A: This grade indicates clear and convincing evidence of deep knowledge and detailed understanding of the concepts and skills learned in the course.
B: This grade indicates evidence of substantial knowledge and consistent understanding of the concepts and skills learned in the course.
C: This grade indicates evidence of basic knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills learned in the course.
D: This grade indicates evidence of limited knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills learned in the course.
F: This grade indicates that the student has not met minimum requirements and will receive no credit. Evidence of knowledge is incomplete or has so many misconceptions the student cannot be said to understand the concepts learned in the course.
E: This grade will be applied only when warranted by extenuating circumstances and must be approved by the Assistant Principal for Instructional Programs. This mark indicates that the student has made significant effort toward completing course goals, but has not met the minimum requirements of the course. The student will receive credit for the course.
P: This grade indicates that a student who has elected to take a course pass/fail has met requirements for the course and will receive credit.
W: Withdraw, no penalty. I: This grade indicates incomplete work and no credit. Incomplete grades are changed to F if the student does not complete the work in three weeks.
T: Audit
WF: A student will receive no credit for the course. This grade indicates the student has been withdrawn from the course after three weeks. The grade of failure will be used to calculate the student’s grade point average. NC: A student in independent service who is unable to fulfill the service obligation will receive no credit.
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GRADE WEIGHTING
All courses will receive the same weighting except for courses des-
ignated honors or Advanced Placement.
In order for a course to receive “extra weighting,” the course in-
cludes at least five of the seven characteristics listed below.
▪ The course includes college level content or syllabus.
▪ The quantity of learning activities, projects and assignments in
the course is significantly more than in other courses.
▪ The ideas and concepts studied in the course are significantly
more complex than in other courses.
▪ The pace is accelerated in comparison to standard courses.
▪ The course includes assessments in the areas of analysis, synthe-
sis, and evaluation.
▪ The time required outside of regular class period is significantly
more than in other classes.
▪ The course completes the sequence of classes/programs.
GPA AND CLASS RANK
GPA and class rank are calculated at the end of each semester.
▪ PE courses do not count in GPA or class rank.
Pathways to
Excellence
St. Charles High Schools are committed to keeping open every door
possible for our students after graduation. More importantly, we are
working to ensure that students and parents feel confident our gradu-
ates can step through those doors and perform successfully.
Many resources for academic support for students are available.
Some of these resources include the following: Literacy Block, ex-
tended math classes, Applied Studies, the Math Resource Room, the
Writing Center, and a wide variety of tutorials. Opportunities for
students to move among academic pathways are available.
Most District 303 students will go on to a post-
secondary college experience after high school.
A significant number of students would like to
apply and do well at highly competitive colleg-
es. Our students who choose to go into the
workforce, technical certification, or military
careers also wish to pursue the higher levels of
training and opportunities those avenues offer
them.
Therefore, we encourage and offer supports to
students to take advantage of the most challeng-
ing curriculum at which they can succeed.
Please look carefully at what Standard, Honors,
and Advanced Placement Pathways offer in
each curricular area and choose courses that
prepare you to take advantage of post-
secondary opportunities.
Please see page 6 for information on changing levels.
There is only one thing worse than being ready and
not having opportunity knock at your door…
…having opportunity knock and not being ready.
Honors/AP
Grades Grade Weighting Grade Weighting
A 5.0 6.0
B 4.0 5.0
C 3.0 4.0
D 2.0 2.0
F 0.0 0.0
Standard Honors Advanced
Placement
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St. Charles High Schools actively work to ensure every student
receives curriculum that provides high quality assignments and
assessments over the significant concepts within each content area.
Our teachers collaborate to refine lessons and increase supports so
that students in standard classes find higher-level learning experi-
ences to be engaging and achievable. Teachers work to identify key
standards within each course and create common assessments that
identify when students still need assistance.
We assure students and families that quality teaching and learning
are at the foundation of all we do. Critical thinking, reading, and
writing are fundamental to every Standard Pathway course. Stand-
ard courses are designed to ensure all students meet Illinois Learn-
ing Standards.
The Honors Pathway challenges
students to extend their learning into
content concepts that require more
independent investigation and autono-
mous learning inside and outside of the
classroom. As a result, students earning a grade of C or better re-
ceive an additional 1.0 point when determining grade point average.
The Advanced Placement Pathway
can open doors to competitive col-
leges and universities and to honors
programs at other universities. More
importantly, completing a successful
AP experience can better prepare stu-
dents for college success. St. Charles High Schools offer a wide
variety of Advanced Placement courses.
College admissions offices recognize that an honors curriculum and
district-written assessments for honors courses may vary from state
to state, and even from district to district. Because the AP curricu-
lum and accompanying exam represent a nationally standardized
program, many admissions offices, particularly at competitive col-
leges, show preference for students who have successfully complet-
ed an Advanced Placement curriculum.
Advanced Placement Continued
While there are many advantages of having Advanced Placement
courses on a student’s transcript, students are cautioned about enrol-
ling in too many AP courses within any semester:
▪ Time demands from juggling multiple AP courses should be
considered carefully.
▪ A well-balanced transcript that includes high-level electives
which enrich a student’s experience are also important in the
college admissions process.
AP students can expect to devote considerable time on their own
outside of class in preparation for Advanced Placement assignments
and assessments. This may include required summer assignments.
Advanced Placement courses offer high school students an oppor-
tunity to study college-level material while still enrolled in high
school. All students who enroll in Advanced Placement courses
are required to take the Advanced Placement exam in May. By
participating in the Advanced Placement examination program,
students may receive advanced placement, credit, or both for a spe-
cific college or university. Check with specific colleges or universi-
ties to see if Advanced Placement credit is accepted.
Advanced Placement Exams Benefit Students District 303 requires students to take the Advanced Placement Ex-
am because of the inherent benefits:
▪ Students challenge themselves at the highest academic level.
▪ Students position themselves to be competitively marketable
when applying to their first choice universities or colleges.
▪ Depending on the university policy, a score of 3, 4, or 5 may
be awarded college credit. Some students and families elect to
apply this credit, allowing them to save money and/or to move
into more advanced levels as a freshman in college.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
The following Advanced Placement courses are offered at St.
Charles High Schools:
AP Biology AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science AP European History
AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics
AP French Language AP Environmental Science
AP German Language AP Latin
AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature
AP US Government AP US History
AP Statistics AP Physics 1
AP Human Geography AP Physics 2
AP Music Theory AP Psychology
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Studio Art—2D Drawing, 3D Design
AP Studio Art—Photo, Graphic Design
AP Art History
Standard
Honors
Advanced
Placement
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Honors
Standard Advanced
Placement
Typical Academic Plans for College-Ready Students
9th Grade Plan
English 9 English 9 Honors
Elective:
AP Human Geography
Algebra I Geometry Honors
Biology Biology Honors or ICB I Honors
Global Issues Global Issues Honors
Elective (i.e., Foreign Language) Elective (i.e., Foreign Language)
Elective Elective
PE I and Health /Driver Education
Lunch/Study
10th Grade Plan
English 10 English 10 Honors
Electives:
AP Computer Science
AP European History
Geometry Algebra II Honors
Chemistry Chemistry Honors or ICB II Honors
Elective (i.e., European History) Elective (i.e., AP European History)
Elective (i.e., Foreign Language) Elective (i.e. Foreign Language)
Elective Elective
PE II, Driver Education/Health
Lunch/Study
11th Grade Plan
English 11 or American Studies English 11 Honors
AP Course Offerings are available in
English, Math, Social Studies, Science,
Foreign Language, Psychology, Music,
and Art. Please refer to the complete
listing of AP courses offered on
page 11 of this resource.
Algebra II Pre-Calculus Honors
U.S. History or American Studies U.S. History Honors
Elective (i.e., Physics) Elective (i.e., AP Physics 1)
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
2 semesters Physical Education (PE III, PE IV, PE V, or PE Leaders I )
Lunch/Study
12th Grade Requirements
English 1.0 Credit
Government 0.5 Credit
Economics 0.5 Credit
Physical Education 1.0 Credit
Senior students have wonderful opportunities to extend their learning on and off campus through multiple experiences.
Learn more about offerings for seniors in each content area and in the off campus offering section of this resource.
For all four grade levels, it is important for students to work closely with their parents/guardians,
counselors, and teachers so that each student is taking advantage of all possible options provided
within the course offering book.
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STUDENT ENROLLMENT
All students must complete the registration process by paying fees.
Fees must be paid through the mail-in registration process during
the summer. If a student has not attended school by the tenth day
of the fall term and has not been excused by a parent/guardian, the
student’s schedule will be deleted. The student is welcome to re-
enroll and will be expected to complete the registration process
and pay fees at the time of re-enrollment. The student whose
schedule has been deleted is not guaranteed a duplicate schedule at
re-enrollment. Students who are new to the district should register
at the high school. At registration, it will be necessary to produce
documents that include the following: evidence of residency, a
copy of the student’s birth certificate, student’s health records,
transcript/academic information from the student’s previous
school, Illinois Schools Student Transfer Form indicating leaving
in good standing, and verification of guardianship when necessary.
A student new to the district may not enroll without these docu-
ments.
FEES
Fees are used to cover costs for consumable supplies, supplemen-
tary books and workbooks. These fees vary from year to year and
are established in March prior to the mailing of the registration
materials. A statement indicating the required fees each student
must pay is included with the registration materials that are mailed
home in June.
TRANSCRIPTS
A high school transcript is a legal document and is protected under
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The
school must receive a written request with signatures from the
student and parent before an official transcript can be released or
sent to a post-secondary institution. Students may obtain unoffi-
cial copies of their transcripts from the school’s registrar. A fee
may be required. District 303 high school transcripts provide both
weighted and unweighted grade point averages.
When a student transfers to a District 303 high school, previous
classes are matched to District 303 classes as closely as possible.
If a transfer student has taken a class we do not offer, a generic
code from that department will be given. If a transfer class was
taken at the honors level and we offer the same class at the honors
level, then honors credit/weighting will be given. If District 303
does not offer the class at the honors level, then regular credit/
weighting will be given. If a student is transferring from a state
where 4 years of PE is NOT required, other electives will be sub-
stituted to make up those credits and the student will be required to
enroll in PE for all subsequent semesters.
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE LEVEL DEFINITIONS Category Standard Level Honors Level
Content
and Skills
What will students
learn?
▪ Core content as defined in the curriculum.
▪ Amount and complexity of information and concepts
meet expectations of state standards.
▪ May have opportunities for independent choice.
▪ Core content as defined in the curriculum is condensed and
compacted to accommodate additional depth in content.
▪ Amount and complexity of information and concepts ex-
ceed expectations of state standards.
▪ May have opportunities for independent choice.
Process
How will students
learn?
▪ Students develop essential skills and construct under-
standing of concepts.
▪ Students apply skills and concepts to new situations.
▪ Skills and concepts taught and reinforced.
▪ Both guided and independent practice are used, as ap-
propriate.
▪ Students develop communication (reading, writing, lis-
tening, speaking) and study skills.
▪ Assignments allow students to practice and reinforce
skills and concepts.
▪ Students develop independent learning skills, critical
thinking, analysis, and evaluation.
▪ Students work independently and collaboratively.
▪ Students develop advanced skills and construct understand-
ing of concepts.
▪ Students apply skills and concepts to complex, unfamiliar,
and/or non-routine situations.
▪ Minimal repetition and practice of content.
▪ Both guided and independent practice are used, as appropri-
ate.
▪ Students develop communication (reading, writing, listen-
ing, speaking) and study skills.
▪ Assignments require students to apply skills and concepts.
▪ Students refine independent learning skills, critical think-
ing, analysis, and evaluation.
▪ Students work independently and collaboratively.
▪ Higher level of independent learning.
Product
How will students
demonstrate their
learning?
▪ Assignments are mostly teacher guided and structured.
▪ Assignments/assessments measure the core curriculum
content and its application.
▪ Assignments are less guided and emphasize student initia-
tive.
▪ Assignments/assessments go beyond core curriculum con-
tent to reflect complexity, expansion of concepts and ideas,
connections, and interrelationships.
▪ Assessments may require students to apply course concepts
to complex, unfamiliar, and/or non-routine situations.
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High school students have the opportunity to participate in a range
of standardized tests. The results of these tests provide students,
parents, school personnel, and other organizations (i.e., colleges,
Illinois State Board of Education) important information about indi-
vidual student achievement.
ILLINOIS STANDARDIZED TESTS
PARCC
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Ca-
reers (PARCC) tests will assess ELA and Math. These tests will
aim to measure how well our students are mastering content aligned
to Illinois” new, more rigorous learning standards tied to college
and career readiness.
OTHER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT TESTING
District 303 administers other standardized tests to assess the aca-
demic progress of its students. The results of these assessments are
used to provide students academic advisement and monitor the ef-
fectiveness of the District’s academic programs.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS
PSAT/NMSQT
The PSAT/NMSQT is designed to be a practice for the SAT test.
While the test is designed for juniors, sophomores and freshmen
may take the test. The test taken during the junior year is used in
entering the National Merit Scholarship Corporation competition
for scholarships and recognition. The PSAT is a voluntary test.
Registration for the PSAT begins in September through the College
and Career Readiness Office. The test is given in October.
SAT
The SAT is a college admission testing program consisting of the
SAT: Reasoning Test and the SAT: Subject Tests. These tests are
voluntary. The SAT: Reasoning Test is a four-hour test, primarily
multiple choice, that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning
abilities and writing skills. The SAT: Subject Tests consist of one-
hour tests measuring a student’s knowledge in a particular subject.
A maximum of three SAT: Subject Tests can be taken during the
testing period on any one day. Students should check college web-
sites to determine if the SAT: Subject Tests are required for the
colleges to which they are applying.
Both the SAT: Reasoning Test and SAT: Subject Tests are offered
multiple times throughout the year at various testing sites listed on
the College Board website: www.collegboard.org. Students regis-
tering for the SAT: Reasoning Test and SAT: Subject Tests must
pick up registration packets in the Counseling Office, complete the
forms and send them with a check or money order to the College
Board in Princeton, NJ or complete online registration. Registration
for the SAT: Reasoning Test date at St. Charles begins in February.
ACT
The ACT is a college admission test. Students should carefully check
the college websites of the schools they want to attend to determine
if the ACT is required for admission. The ACT measures the
knowledge, understanding and skills that a student has acquired in
the areas of English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning.
The ACT also has an optional writing test that students may register
to take. Students should check with colleges to determine if they
require the written portion of the test. It is recommended that the
ACT be taken in the spring or summer of a student’s junior year.
These nationally administered ACTs are offered multiple times
throughout the year at various testing sites listed on the ACT web-
site: www.ACTstudent.org.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS
The AP (Advanced Placement) examinations are given each year in
May. All students who are enrolled in AP classes are required to
take the AP Exam for that course. Students who have advanced
preparation and understanding of a particular field of study can re-
ceive college credit and/or advanced standing for work done while in
high school. Most of the students who take these exams are enrolled
in formal AP courses; however, students may take an AP exam with-
out taking an AP course. While these three-hour or more exams vary from discipline to discipline, most involve both multiple-choice sec-
tions and free-response, essay sections. The test is scored 1 to 5,
with 5 the highest score. Colleges treat the examinations differently;
however, many will grant college credit for scores from 3 to 5. In
reviewing student applications, colleges look favorably upon courses
designated as AP since these courses represent more rigorous content
than the standard high school curriculum.
Please refer to the College Board website for further information.
www.collegeboard.com/parents
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MAKE YOUR SENIOR YEAR COUNT!
Seniors have worked hard for years,
taking tests, completing projects,
and preparing for college admission.
Some students tend to approach their
senior year by limiting their focus to
the college application process, ra-
ther than pursuing additional oppor-
tunities for academic growth and
achievement.
The lack of academic focus can jeopardize your chances for success
in college. This can also affect grades - and college admissions
officers pay close attention to your senior year performance.
Senior-Year Grades and College Admission
Many students mistakenly believe that preparing for college ends
after the eleventh grade. However, the senior year—the entire sen-
ior year—is actually of particular interest to colleges.
Applying
Many college applications (including the Common Application)
require you to list your senior courses, including information about
course levels and credit hours. It will be very obvious to the admis-
sions officers if you have decided to “take the year off.”
Many colleges also include, as part of the application, a form called
the mid-year grade report. Your counselor completes this form with
the first semester grades and sends it to the colleges to which you
have applied. It then becomes a crucial part of the application fold-
er.
Accepted
Many college acceptance letters include warnings to students such
as “Your admission is contingent upon your continued successful
performance.” This means colleges reserve the right to deny you
admission should your senior year grades drop.
Make the Most of Your Senior Year
Senior year is your opportunity to strengthen your skills and broad-
en your experiences and to prepare for all of the challenges ahead.
A successful senior year will help launch you on the path to a suc-
cessful future.
Maintain a Challenging Course Load
You should take the most rigorous courses available. As appropri-
ate, consider AP courses, which can also earn you credit at many
colleges.
Stay Active and Involved
Your continued involvement in activities, sports, volunteer work,
etc., will help you stay active and focused throughout your final
year. A great internship or career-focused job opportunity can help
motivate you to start considering your career options. Meaningful
and significant experiences will help prepare you to make informed
decisions about your education and career goals.
Experience College Early
If you are interested in pursuing a subject further, and have excelled
at your high school classes so far, consider taking a class at a local
college. This challenge can help you avoid sliding into an academic
slump, and stimulate your interest in the possibilities of college.
www.collegeboard.org
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Student and
Parent/Guardian
Responsibilities
IN
GRADES THE STUDENT SHOULD… THE PARENT/GUARDIAN SHOULD…
7 and 8 □ Develop good study habits.
□ Establish good basic skills in reading, math, sci-
ence and writing.
□ Get involved in school and community activities.
□ Start exploring careers and talking with your par-
ents about goals.
□ Make contact with your school counselor in order
to plan your high school program to meet your
goals.
□ Continue your savings plan.
□ Visit local colleges whenever possible and find
out about recommended preparation and financial
aid programs.
□ Get to know your child’s teachers.
□ Visit with your child’s school counselor.
□ Inquire about Permanent Resident status if your
child is not a U.S. citizen.
□ Verify Course Registration.
9 and 10 □ Try taking a challenging course related to your
goals.
□ Become active in academic, extra-curricular,
and/or community activities.
□ Learn about school services that can help you
with academic and personal problems.
□ Learn about the types of colleges available.
□ Talk with your parents, teachers, and school
counselor about your interests and hopes.
□ Learn about money. Start saving from part-time
and summer jobs.
□ Keep exploring career options.
□ Talk with college students and people in the
workforce.
□ Write or call for college catalogs and brochures.
□ Visit college campuses.
□ Check to make sure the classes you are taking
help you achieve your goals.
□ Continue your savings plan.
□ Provide some guidelines on studying at home
and/or encourage your child to take advantage of
study help options at school.
□ Attend parent meetings and/or meet your child’s
teachers and counselor.
□ Encourage your child to attend college entrance
exam prep classes and after school tutoring ses-
sions.
□ Visit colleges with your child.
□ Look carefully through the high school course
offerings to make sure your child is aware of all
the classes available that might help achieve his/
her goals.
□ Inquire about Permanent Resident status if your
child is not a U.S. citizen.
□ Verify course Registration.
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Student and Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
IN
GRADE THE STUDENT SHOULD… THE PARENT/GUARDIAN SHOULD…
11 □ Keep your grades up. Get help if you need it.
□ Continue to take college prep courses.
□ Keep active in a school or community activity.
□ Apply to take the general college entrance ex-
ams.
□ Investigate colleges regarding your interests,
courses, support programs, and financial aid.
□ Start narrowing down the number of schools you
are seriously considering. Visit them if possible.
□ Continue to explore career interests and discuss
them with your parents, teachers, and school
counselor.
□ Continue your savings plan.
□ Visit colleges with your child and speak with finan-
cial aid and admissions officers.
□ Attend parent activities sponsored by your child’s
school.
□ Attend parent activities sponsored by local colleges.
□ Encourage your child to attend college entrance
exam preparation classes and after-school tutoring
sessions.
□ Help your child set up a job-shadowing experience
through the high school.
□ Help your child gather realistic career information
about the areas he/she is interested in.
□ Inquire about Permanent Resident status if your
child is not a U.S. citizen.
□ Verify course registration.
12 □ Make a final choice of three to five post-
secondary options that meet your needs and in-
terests.
□ Visit your top school choices and talk with ad-
missions, financial aid and placement officers.
□ Apply to colleges on time.
□ Complete the FAFSA and apply for all financial
aid and scholarship opportunities.
□ Continue your savings plan.
□ Do NOT take it easy your senior year. Take
challenging courses that help you reach your
goal.
□ Continue to participate in school and community
activities.
□ Talk with your counselor and parents about your
graduation plan and after graduation goals.
□ Select your “next step.”
□ Graduate!
□ Continue your savings plan.
□ Visit colleges with your child and obtain applica-
tions for admission and financial aid.
□ Attend financial aid workshops sponsored by your
high school or local colleges.
□ Complete the FAFSA and seek financial aid and
scholarship assistance.
□ Review any financial aid packages offered by col-
leges, talk with the schools, and understand the
schools’ responsibilities and your own.
□ Stay in touch with your child’s teachers and counse-
lor.
□ Encourage your child to attend college entrance
exam prep classes and after school tutoring sessions.
□ Encourage your child to continue to take a strong
academic schedule.
□ Verify course registration.
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Students, We’ve Got Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions.
▪ How should I use the Course Offering Book and Planning Guide?
The Course Offering Book and Planning Guide can be used to support your academic decision making. Please
use this publication when you consider your Four-Year Academic Plan and make course selections each year. You
can also use this publication as a reference when you seek information about academic processes and procedures. A
link to the Course Offering Book can be found on the High Schools’ websites.
▪ Many of the processes explained in The Course Offering Book and Planning Guide require me to complete a form.
Where do I find the forms?
You can request forms through the College and Career Readiness Office. Just ask your counselor or a member of the
College and Career Readiness support staff for help.
▪ I know that standardized testing is an important part of preparing for what I want to do after high school. How do
I find out about standardized tests and where do I sign up for them?
Come to the College and Career Readiness Office and your counselor will help you. ACT, SAT, and PSAT booklets
and student information are available in the College and Career Readiness Office. Your counselor can help you make
decisions about these tests.
The Course Offering Book and Planning Guide includes general explanations of the standardized tests that are
available to you. Also, there are websites that provide a great deal of information as well as test-taking tips and
practice test items. To learn more about the SAT, consult www.collegeboard.com. You can find information about
ACT at www.actstudent.org.
▪ How do I get information about summer school?
Summer school information becomes available after spring break. Look and listen for summer school
announcements. Summer school information will be available in the College and Career Readiness Office as well as
online. Questions about summer school should be directed to the College and Career Readiness Office.
▪ Several forms have asked for my school code. What is my school code?
St. Charles East High School’s school code is 143-795. St. Charles North High School’s school code is 143-796.
▪ I see the FAFSA form mentioned a couple of times when I look at college planning materials. What is the FAFSA?
The Federal Student Aid worksheet explains it this way, “You must complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal student financial aid and to apply for most state and college aid.” If you
are a senior, it is best that you complete this requirement early, but not before January 1. The FAFSA process
cannot be completed until you file your income tax returns, although you can begin the process before you have
filed your income taxes. You can file online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
▪ I am an athlete and hope to participate at the collegiate level in a Division I or Division II college/university. What
are the NCAA requirements?
It is essential that student-athletes use the NCAA website to monitor individual progress toward meeting the
NCAA Clearinghouse requirements for eligibility. It is the student’s responsibility to comply with core course and
eligibility requirements in order to participate in Division I or Division II collegiate athletics. Visit the website at
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
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▪ How can I find out my class rank?
Your class rank is based on your weighted grade point average. Class rank is updated periodically and can be viewed
on the Home Access Center. Ask your counselor or the registrar for your class rank.
▪ What should I do if I am struggling in any of my classes?
Start by seeing your classroom teacher. As a student, it is your right and responsibility to initiate a conversation
with your teacher to develop a plan to learn all necessary concepts and/or complete any outstanding assignments or
projects. Open communication between student and teacher is essential when there is any lack of understanding of
academic concepts. If you need help with contacting your teacher, your counselor can help facilitate that for you.
▪ How do I arrange to see my counselor?
Please come to the College and Career Readiness Office; one of the support staff can help you with arranging an
appointment.
▪ Are counselors available in the summer?
Counselors are available on a rotating basis during the summer. Each high school communicates its service hours at
the beginning of the summer.
▪ What if I need to change my schedule for next year?
After the deadline date for changes to the Course Verification Form, counselors do not make schedule changes.
Material Pick-up Days prior to the opening of school will be your opportunity to make changes to your course
selections, see page 6.
▪ Remind me, what is a Course Verification Form?
After registering for your classes in February, we will mail a list of the courses you have chosen. You and your
parents MUST review this list carefully. The list represents the courses you have chosen and will be enrolled in
the next school year. If you want to change any of the courses on the list, you must notify your counselor before
the deadline.
▪ Who should I see to get my automobile insurance form signed?
The Registrar signs car insurance forms.
▪ How do I get a work permit?
If you are under 16 and have a job lined up, you need a work permit. The work permit is for the employer and its
purpose is to demonstrate they are not violating the child labor laws. Work permits are available in the Main Office.
▪ Remind me, if I have a doctor or dentist appointment during the school day, what should I do?
Your parent/guardian needs to either call the attendance office or provide a note. Either way, the Attendance Office
will need to know (generally) why and when you will be leaving the building. You must sign out in the Attendance
Office when you leave the building. When you sign out, you will be given a pass to leave. When you return to the
building, you must go back to the Attendance Office and sign in.
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AP Studio Art Refer to course description
for prerequisites
Grades 11, 12
May be repeated
2D Media I Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
2D Media II Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
2D Media Advanced Studio Grades 11, 12
May be repeated
2D Media III Grades 10, 11, 12
3D Media Advanced Studio Grades 11, 12
May be repeated
3D Media I Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
3D Media II Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
3D Media III Grades 10, 11, 12
AP Photo/Graphic Studio Art Refer to course description
for prerequisites
Grades 11, 12
May be repeated
Photography I Grades 10, 11, 12
Photography II Grades 10, 11, 12
Advanced Photo Studio Grades 11, 12
May be repeated
Photography III Grades 11, 12
Digital Media I Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Digital Media II Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Advanced Digital Media Studio Grades 11, 12
May be repeated
Digital Media III Grades 10, 11, 12
Courses boxed together
may run simultaneously.
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AP Art History Grades 11, 12
Art History Grades 11, 12
ART COURSE LIST All Elective Courses
SUBJECT GRADES PREREQUISITES
2D Media I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
2D Media II 9, 10, 11, 12 2D Media I
2D Media III 10, 11, 12 2D Media I & II
2D Media Advanced Studio 11, 12 2D Media I, II & III
3D Media I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
3D Media II 9, 10, 11, 12 3D Media I
3D Media III 10, 11, 12 3D Media I & II
3D Media Advanced Studio 11, 12 3D Media I, II & III
Digital Media I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Digital Media II 9, 10, 11, 12 Digital Media I
Digital Media III 10, 11, 12 Digital Media I & II
Advanced Digital Media Studio 11, 12 Digital Media I, II & III
Photo I 10, 11, 12 None
Photo II 10, 11, 12 Photo I
Photo III 11, 12 Photo I & II
Advanced Photo Studio 11, 12 Photo I, II & III
Video Art & New Media I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Video Art & New Media II 9, 10, 11, 12 Video Art & New Media I
Video Art & New Media III 10, 11, 12 Video Art & New Media I & II
Advanced Video Art & New Media Studio 11,12 Video Art & New Media I, II & III
Art History 11, 12 None
AP Art History 11, 12 None
AP Studio Art 11, 12 See course description
AP Photo/Graphic Studio Art 11, 12 See course description
Video Art & New Media II Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Video Art & New Media I Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Video Art & New Media III Grades 10, 11, 12
Advanced Video Art & New Media Studio Grades 11, 12
May be repeated
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Art
ART COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
2D MEDIA I HA8123
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
2D Media I introduces students to the basics of drawing,
painting, color theory, and composition. Students will im-
prove their skills of observation and effective design. Stu-
dents will also be introduced to art history.
2D MEDIA II HA8223
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2D Media I
2D Media II further develops the skills of drawing and
painting using various techniques in a variety of media.
Learners integrate and build upon their knowledge of design
and composition to create works in traditional and abstract
styles. Students will explore a variety of materials such as
color pencils, ink, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic
paint. Students will make connections between their work
and images from art history.
2D MEDIA III HA8323
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2D Media II
Students in 2D Media III focus on learning how to solve
challenging issues in their work such as lighting, narrative
settings, and approaches incorporating representation and
abstraction. Students are encouraged to develop their own
expressive style in drawing and painting using a wide range
of media and techniques to communicate ideas. Students
will reference art history and culture as they create their
work.
ADVANCED 2D MEDIA STUDIO HA8423
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5 (may be repeated)
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2D Media III
Advanced 2D Media Studio is designed for the student who
is serious about art and is considering post-high school study
or a career in art. Students will work independently within a
collaborative environment to create a concentrated collec-
tion of work. Students will develop a contract with the goals
of working with drawing and/or painting. The contract must
be approved by the instructor at the beginning of the semes-
ter. There will be ongoing review of the student’s work dur-
ing the semester.
3D MEDIA I HA1323
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
3D Media I introduces students to the basics of 3D art pro-
duction through exploration of various media such as paper,
clay, wood, wire and plaster. Understanding of the elements
of art, principles of design and color theory is developed
through hands-on practice. During critiques, students reflect
on the creative process and critically analyze their art. Stu-
dents develop a digital portfolio throughout the course.
3D MEDIA II HA1423
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 3D Media I
3D Media II students explore intermediate concepts and
processes of 3D art production through exploration of vari-
ous media such as paper, clay, wood, wire and plaster. They
learn a wide variety of hand-building techniques, introducto-
ry wheel-throwing skills, and various firing processes to
achieve a wide range of surface effects. During critiques,
students reflect on the creative process and critically analyze
their art. Students develop a digital portfolio throughout the
course.
3D MEDIA III HA1523
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 3D Media II
3D Media III students explore advanced concepts and pro-
cesses of 3D art production through exploration of various
media. Understanding of the elements of art, principles of
design and color theory is developed through hands-on prac-
tice. During critiques, students reflect on the creative pro-
cess and critically analyze their art. Students develop a digi-
tal portfolio throughout the course.
ADVANCED 3D MEDIA STUDIO HA1623
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5 (may be repeated)
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: 3D Media III
3D advanced studio is designed for the student who is seri-
ous about 3D art. Students will develop a portfolio of ad-
vanced 3D projects. The student will contract with the in-
structor to establish goals for either ceramics or sculptural
design. There will be ongoing instructor review and various
types of critiques and reflections throughout the semester of
the student’s progress.
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ADVANCED DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIO HA2623
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5 (may be repeated)
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Digital Media III
Advanced Digital Media Studio is designed for the student
who is serious about digital art or graphic design and/or is
considering a career in one of these fields. Students will
work independently to create a concentrated collection of
digital arts images or graphic design projects. Students will
write a contract to direct their goals and studies of either
digital arts or graphic design. The student-proposed contract
must be approved by the instructor at the beginning of the
semester. There will be ongoing instructor review of the
student’s work throughout semester. This course may be
repeated.
PHOTOGRAPHY I HA5123
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fees: See description
Photography I students are introduced to camera operations
and basic black and white darkroom procedures. Students
learn how to operate a 35mm camera, process film, and
make enlargement prints. Students utilize compositional
techniques and finishing skills to produce a portfolio of
photographs. Students are responsible for providing their
own 35mm SLR film camera.
PHOTOGRAPHY II HA5223
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Photography I
Fees: See description
Photography II students explore visual awareness, composi-
tion, and personal expression through the photo image. Stu-
dents gain consistency and become more proficient in their
use of a 35mm camera and improve their darkroom skills.
Students document their learning with a traditional and digi-
tal portfolio. Students are responsible for providing their
own 35mm SLR film camera.
DIGITAL MEDIA I HA2323
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Digital Media I introduces students to the basics of art and
technology through the elements of art and principles of
design. Technology is used as a tool to create computer-
generated art projects and presentations; traditional art tools
will be integrated with technological tools. Students are
introduced to graphic design, illustration and digitized pho-
tographic manipulation. This course will give students a
strong foundation and will introduce them to the skills used
in Digital Media Arts careers. Students will be using indus-
try standard software and tools.
DIGITAL MEDIA II HA2423
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Digital Media I
Other Info: See Materials Lists for supplies.
Students will further refine their digital art and design
knowledge and skills. Technology will be used as a tool to
create computer-generated art projects and presentations;
traditional art tools will be integrated with technological
tools. Students will continue to refine their skills in graphic
design, illustration and digitized photographic manipula-
tion. They are introduced to the formal design process used
by individual artists, as well as design teams in digital me-
dia art careers. This course will provide a clear understand-
ing of the skills used in careers, such as graphic design,
digital imaging, illustration, game art design, graphic and
interactive communication and visual communication.
DIGITAL MEDIA III HA2523
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Digital Media II
In this course, students will complete more advanced com-
puter-generated art and client-based graphic design projects.
Students will improve their effectiveness in achieving artis-
tic solutions to more complex and sophisticated artistic
problems, through graphic design, illustration and digitized
photographic manipulation projects. Mastery of the art con-
cepts and techniques taught in this course give the student a
strong foundation for Digital Media Advanced Studio. This
course will provide advanced skills necessary for careers,
such as graphic design, digital imaging, illustration, game
art design, graphic and interactive communication and visu-
al communication.
Art
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PHOTOGRAPHY III HA5323
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Photography II
Fees: See description
Photography III is designed to advance students’ previously
learned skills in photography. Students learn advanced cam-
era and darkroom techniques and explore their own artistic
style of photography. Students create both a traditional and
digital portfolio. Students are responsible for providing their
own 35mm SLR film camera and will need to have access
to a digital camera.
ADVANCED PHOTO STUDIO HA5423
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5 (may be repeated)
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Photography III
Fees: See description
Advanced Photo Studio is designed for the student who is
serious about photography or considering a career in the
field of photography. Students will work independently to
create a concentrated collection of photographic images.
Students will compose a contract to direct their goals and
studies of photography; this contract must be approved by
the instructor at the beginning of the semester. There will be
ongoing instructor review of the student’s work throughout
semester.
VIDEO ART AND NEW MEDIA I HA9123 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Video & New Media I introduces students to the basics of
video art and interactive media. Technology is used as a
tool to create motion-based media; traditional film making
approaches will be integrated with technological tools. Stu-
dents are introduced to camera handling, video editing, and
post-production techniques. This course will give students a
strong foundation and will introduce them to the skills used
in Video and New Media careers. Students will use industry
standard software and tools. Students are responsible for
providing an SD Card/camera memory storage card (min.
size of 8G/HD video ready).
Art
VIDEO ART AND NEW MEDIA II HA9223 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Video Art & New Media I
Students will further refine their video and media skills, add-
ing new techniques to their process. Traditional film making
tools will be integrated with technological tools. Students
will continue to refine their skills in concept development,
shooting and editing their media. They are introduced to
methods in audio editing, animation and motion graphics.
This course will provide a clear understanding of the various
types of film/ media work. Students will use professional,
industry standard software and tools.
VIDEO ART AND NEW MEDIA III HA9323 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Video Art & New Media II
Fees: See description
Video Art & New Media III is designed to advance students’
prior learning in video art and interactive media. Students
will learn advanced motion-based media and develop their
own artistic style through the integration of traditional film
making approaches and technological tools/techniques. This
course will provide advanced skills necessary for careers,
such as videography, motion graphics, film-making, game art
design, graphic and interactive communication, and visual
communication. Students are responsible for providing an
SD Card/camera memory storage card (min. size of 8G/HD
video ready).
ADVANCED VIDEO ART AND NEW MEDIA STUDIO
HA9423 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5 (may be repeated)
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Video Art & New Media III
Fees: See description
Advanced Video Art & New Media Studio is designed for
the student who is serious about video art and interactive
media or is considering a career in this field. At the start of
each semester, students will compose a goal driven contract
(approved by the instructor) to direct their studies of video
art and interactive media as they work independently to cre-
ate a concentrated collection of video and/or motion graphics
projects. There will be ongoing instructor review of the stu-
dent’s work throughout the semester. This course will pro-
vide advanced skills necessary for careers, such as videogra-
phy, motion graphics, film-making, game art design, graphic
and interactive communication and visual communication.
Students are responsible for providing an SD Card/camera
memory storage card (min. size of 8G/HD video ready). It is
recommended that students provide their own digital video
camcorder, due to the independent nature of this course.
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AP STUDIO ART—PHOTO, DIGITAL MEDIA
HA7151, HA7152
Length/Credit: 1 year /1.0 (may be repeated)
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Students will be required to submit a portfolio of
entry-level work at the spring informational
group meeting. The minimum course prerequi-
sites for each type of portfolio are listed below.
2D Design Portfolio with Digital Media
Concentration:
Digital Media I, Digital Media II, and one other
art course
2D Design Portfolio with Photo Concentration:
Photo I, Photo II, and one other art course
Drawing Portfolio with Digital Drawing Concen
tration:
Digital Media I, Digital Media II, and one other
art course. (Digital Media III or 2D I or higher
highly recommended as other prerequisite
course.)
Other Info: AP Exam is required.
AP Studio Art – Photo, Digital Media is a challenging
course that is appropriate for the advanced student who is
serious about art and is considering taking photography and/
or graphic design on the college level and/or as a career
direction. Students will produce a portfolio of quality art
works during the year in the area of Photography and/or
Graphic Design. In addition to the required portfolio of en-
try-level art work, all students will be required to complete
and submit a summer assignment which is due the second
day of the fall semester (project will be explained during the
mandatory spring informational group meeting.) Students
are responsible for providing mat boards; approximate cost
$10-15.
Art
ART HISTORY HA0821, HA0822
Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course covers the history of art from Prehistoric to Post-
modern and includes art from all regions of the world. Students
will learn the historical context and fascinating stories behind
works of art that represent human history. The course will in-
clude analysis of artworks, understanding composition, art ma-
terials and artistic styles.
AP ART HISTORY HA0951, HA0952 Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: None Other Info: AP Exam is required
This course covers the history of art from Prehistoric to Post-
modern and includes art from all regions of the world. Students
will learn the historical context and fascinating stories behind
works of art that represent human history. The course will in-
clude analysis of artworks, understanding composition, art ma-
terials and artistic styles. Students will receive college level
instruction. This course prepares students for the AP Art Histo-
ry Exam.
AP STUDIO ART—2D DESIGN, DRAWING, 3D DESIGN
HA7051, HA7052
Length/Credit: 1 year /1.0 (may be repeated)
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Students will be required to submit a portfolio of
entry-level work at the spring informational group
meeting. The minimum course prerequisites for each
type of portfolio are listed below.
2D Design Portfolio:
2D Media I, 2D Media II, and one other art course
3D Design Portfolio:
3D Media I, 3 D Media II, and one other art course
Drawing Portfolio:
2D Media I, 2D Media II, and one other art course
Other Info: AP Exam is required
AP Studio Art – 2D Design, Drawing, or 3D Design - is a chal-
lenging course that is appropriate for the advanced student who
is serious about art and is considering taking studio art courses
at the college level and/or as a career direction. Students will
produce a portfolio of quality art works during the year in the
area of 2D Design, Drawing or 3D Design. In addition to the
required portfolio of entry-level art work, all students will be
required to complete and submit a summer assignment which is
due the second day of the fall semester (project will be ex-
plained during the mandatory spring informational group meet-
ing.) Students are responsible for providing mat boards; ap-
proximate cost $10-15.
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Advancement Via Individual Determination
(Offered at East High School)
ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION (AVID)
9th Grade : AVID 9 XA9021, XA9022
10th Grade : AVID 10 XA9121, XA9122
11th Grade : AVID 11 XA9221, XA9222
12th Grade : AVID 12 XA9321, XA9322
Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Application and interview process
AVID 9 and/or AVID 10 for AVID 11
AVID 10 and/or AVID 11 for AVID 12
AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination is a voluntary college-preparatory program designed to en-
sure that ALL students, and most especially those in the middle will:
Improve their reading, writing, organization, inquiry, goal-setting, and study skills
Succeed in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum
Increase their enrollment in four-year colleges
Exit the program with the skills necessary to be successful at the post-secondary level
Students interested in the AVID program should complete an application form (Available in the College and Ca-
reer Readiness Office) and submit it to their counselors. There will be an interview and selection process through
which students will be chosen for the AVID program.
The AVID elective may be repeated for credit. It is the belief of AVID staff that in order to maximize the effec-
tiveness of this program, a student is encouraged to participate in the program grades 9-12.
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Computer Courses
Business Courses
Introduction to Business
Management Focus Marketing Focus Finance Focus
Computer Applications Interactive Media Webpage Design
Advanced Applications of Technology
Marketing & Advertising II Business Law & Ethics II Accounting II
Leadership &
Management
Marketing & Advertising I Business Law & Ethics I Accounting I
College Accounting
Investment Management
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship
Virtual Enterprise
International
Virtual Enterprise
International
Virtual Enterprise
International
Internship Cooperative Education and Work Training I
Cooperative Education and Work Training II
Career Exploration
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Business
BUSINESS COURSE LIST *The Graduation Requirement of .5 credit Consumer Education/Economics can be met by taking
Cooperative Education and Work Training I or one of the courses listed on page 32.
Subject Grades Prerequisites
*Cooperative Education & Work Training I 11, 12 None
ELECTIVES
Accounting I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Accounting II 9, 10, 11, 12 Accounting I
Advanced Applications of Technology 10, 11, 12 Computer Applications, Interactive Media, or Web Page
Design
Business Law & Ethics I 10, 11, 12 None
Business Law & Ethics II 10, 11, 12 Business Law & Ethics I
College Accounting 10, 11, 12 “B” Academic average is recommended
Computer Applications 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Cooperative Education & Work Training I 11, 12 None
Cooperative Education & Work Training II 12 Cooperative Education & Work Training I
Entrepreneurship 10, 11, 12 None
Interactive Media 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Internship Program 11, 12 Approval of application
Introduction to Business 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Investment Management 10, 11, 12 None
Leadership & Management 10, 11, 12 None
Marketing & Advertising I 10, 11, 12 None
Marketing & Advertising II 10, 11, 12 Marketing & Advertising I
Virtual Enterprise International 11, 12 2 semesters of business courses (excluding internship)
Web Page Design 9, 10, 11,12 None
BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACCOUNTING I MB0123
Length/Credit: 1 semester/ 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of credit
for ACC100 at Elgin Community College upon
completion of Accounting I and II.
This course is the first part of a two semester course; it is
strongly recommended that both semesters of accounting be
taken in the same year. Students will develop basic princi-
ples and practices of accounting, with an emphasis on the
financial records of sole proprietorship businesses. Daily
transactions, specialized journals, financial statements, fi-
nancial statement analysis, accounting software activities,
and some corporate accounting records are included. This
course is articulated with Elgin Community College (must
take Accounting II as well).
ACCOUNTING II MB0223
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Accounting I
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of credit
for ACC100 at Elgin Community College upon
completion of Accounting I and II.
This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence in
the study of accounting. It is strongly recommended that
this semester be taken immediately following the first. In
this course, students will focus on corporate accounting
needs. Emphasis will be placed on uncollected accounts,
depreciation, payroll, taxes, and financial statement analy-
sis. Students will complete a computer-based accounting
simulation. This course is articulated with Elgin Communi-
ty College (must take Accounting I as well).
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ADVANCED APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY
MB3823 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Computer Applications, Interactive Media, or
Web Page Design
Other Info: May be repeated.
A student directed, problem-based, lab course in which stu-
dents will have an opportunity to work towards professional
certification(s) such as Google Badge, Adobe (Flash,
Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, Photoshop) and Microsoft
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Students will be able to
go deeper into advanced topics from Computer Applica-
tions, Interactive Media, and Webpage Design. This course
can be repeated for additional certifications.
BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS I MB1123
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of college
credit for BUS113 at Elgin Community College.
upon completion of Business Law & Ethics I and
Business Law & Ethics II .
After successfully completing Business Law I, students will
have a basic and demonstrable understanding of selected
topics in the area of business law, including: (a) ethics in
the context of business law, (b) origins, sources & structure
of the law affecting business, (c) fundamentals of contracts,
(d) personal injure laws affecting business, and basic com-
ponents of a civil trial. This course is articulated with Elgin
Community College (must also take Business Law & Ethics
II).
BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS II MB1223
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Business Law I
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of college
credit for BUS113 at Elgin Community College.
upon completion of Business Law & Ethics I and
Business Law & Ethics II .
After successfully completing this course, students will
have a basic and demonstrable understanding of selected
topics in the area of business law, including: (a) the law of
property, (b) the law of jobs, (c) environmental and cyber
law, and (d) basic trial practice and procedure. A significant
portion of Business Law II is devoted to a civil law mock
trial tournament in which students apply their knowledge of
business law in the context of a series of civil trials. This
course is articulated with Elgin Community College (must
also take Business Law & Ethics I).
Business
COLLEGE ACCOUNTING MB0341, MB0342
Length/Credit: 1 year/ 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: “B” academic average is recommended
Other Info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of college
Credit for ACC100 at Elgin Community College.
Honors weight grading.
This course will focus on principles and concepts of financial
accounting which include topics such as transaction analysis
and the development and interpretation of financial reports.
The class provides an understanding of how financial deci-
sions are made. An introduction to computerized accounting
software is utilized throughout the course. This course is artic-
ulated with Elgin Community College.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS MB3123
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
In this lab-based course, students will use current computer
and internet (e.g., Google Docs) applications in order to de-
velop technical skills, including word processing, spread-
sheets, and presentation software aligned with industry stand-
ards. Students will use these applications to develop time
management as well as organization and presentation skills.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND
WORK TRAINING I MB5321, MB5322
MB5421, MB5422
Length/Credit: 1 year /1.0 class, 1.0 On-the-Job Training
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: Students must enroll in both the classroom
(MB5321, MB5322) and on-the-job training
(MB5421, MB5422) courses.
This course provides students with hands-on work experienc-
es combined with a study of practical work-related and per-
sonal finance topics. Students are required to maintain a mini-
mum of 15 hours on-the-job training per week at an approved
job site. The Economics credit is satisfied through this course.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND
WORK TRAINING II MB5521, MB5522
MB5621, MB5622 Length/Credit: 1 year /1.0 class, 1.0 On-The-Job Training
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Cooperative Education & Work Training I
Other Info: Students enrolled in the classroom portion
(MB5521, MB5522) of the course must also enroll
in the on-the-job training portion (MB5621,
MB5622).
This course is a continuation of Cooperative Education and
Work Training I and provides students with more hands-on
work experience along with an in-depth study of complex
work-related problems and solutions. Units of study include
management styles, marketing strategies, employment law,
workplace safety, customer service, workplace diversity, in-
ternational business, and entrepreneurship. Students are re-
quired to maintain a minimum of 15 hours on the job training
per week at an approved job site.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP MB1823
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
In this course, students will develop a business plan based on
their interests as well as specific needs and nuances of a se-
lected community. Through research and problem-based
activities, students will develop the marketing, finance, and
human resource aspects of their business opportunity. This
course provides students with the skills and knowledge nec-
essary to own and operate their own business. Additionally,
the course explores aspects of business operations and the
workplace including current trends in policies and proce-
dures of both small and large businesses. The use of technol-
ogy, global perspectives, business communications, and eth-
ics are embedded throughout the course.
INTERACTIVE MEDIA MB3923
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
A problem-based lab course in which students will combine
video, audio, images, graphics, and text to create effective
presentations in a multimedia environment. Students utilize
digital and video cameras, graphic editing software, and
presentation software. Throughout the course, students will
develop skills in communicating, writing, and presenting in
a professional environment.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MB5021, MB5022
Length/Credit: 1 semester/ 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Approval of Application
Other Info: Students may enroll in a maximum of four
semesters. A different career will be explored
each semester.
Pass/Fail course
Internship is a coordinated independent study program
which partners District 303 students with various local in-
dustrial, service, and professional businesses throughout the
Fox Valley area. An internship allows students to work side
by side with professionals for a minimum of 75 hours during
a semester in order to experience the day-to-day responsibil-
ities of a specific profession. The Internship Program pro-
vides practical insight and experiences that will help stu-
dents decide if a particular career is right for them.
Business
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MB1023
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This introductory course will provide students the opportuni-
ty to develop an entrepreneurial idea and delve into the busi-
ness functions of marketing, management, finance, and busi-
ness law. Students will be introduced to business practices
with an emphasis on day-to-day operations. Working in
teams, students will systematically cultivate the key compo-
nents needed to make the class-created business a success.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT MB0323
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for students interested in the finan-
cial field (brokerage, investment, and other financial fields).
The use of technology, global perspective, social media,
business communication and ethics are embedded in this
course as students design mock financial plans with analysis
of personal and corporate finance.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT MB1723
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of college
Credit for MMT 101: Principles of Management at
Elgin Community College.
This course explores aspects of business operations and cur-
rent trends in policies and procedures for small and large
business management. It is designed for students who are
interested in pursuing a career in business, interested in man-
aging their own business, or those who have interest in lead-
ing groups or organizations. The course pursues effective
leadership including leadership styles, practices, and com-
munication approaches in multiple settings including the
exploration of various cultural and generational nuances in
the global workplace.
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MARKETING & ADVERTISING I MB1423
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semesters of college
credit for MKT103 at Elgin Community College
upon successful completion of Marketing and
Advertising I & II.
This hands-on, interactive course concentrates on activities
necessary to market products, services and ideas to consum-
ers. Students will focus on target marketing, the marketing
mix, buyer behavior, advertising and promotion. In addition,
students will learn the use of industry standard technology to
create marketing materials such as print ads, specialty pro-
motions, and logo creation. Global perspective, business
communication, and ethics are embedded in this course.
There will be an emphasis on the use of technology in the
development of the marketing promotions. This course is
articulated with Elgin Community College (must also take
Marketing and Advertising II).
MARKETING & ADVERTISING II MB1623
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Marketing & Advertising I or Desktop Publishing
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semesters of college
credit for MKT103 at Elgin Community College
upon successful completion of Marketing and
Advertising I & II.
This innovative, interactive course will partner students with
local businesses to collaborate on real-world marketing pro-
jects. Students will combine concepts from Marketing &
Advertising I with new concepts to create business projects
that focus on advanced topics such as market research, per-
sonal selling, social media, branding and pricing strategy.
There will be an emphasis on the use of technology in the
development of the marketing promotions. This course is
articulated with Elgin Community College (must also take
Marketing and Advertising I).
Business
VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL
MB6121, MB6122
Length/Credit: 1 year/ 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2 semesters of business courses (excludes intern-
ship)
Other Info: May be repeated once.
This course offers the opportunity to experience a simulated
business environment in which students are involved in work
experiences including accounting, human resources, manage-
ment, marketing, international business, multimedia, desktop
publishing, and e-commerce. In the virtual business environ-
ment, students work within a specific department dependent
upon skills, prior knowledge, and interest. All departments
work together to run the virtual business as chosen by the
students. Students engage in the trading of virtual products
with other firms nationally and internationally. This course
can be repeated.
WEB PAGE DESIGN MB3523
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other info: Students may acquire 1 semester hour of college
credit for CIS147 at Elgin Community College.
A problem-based, lab course in which students will use in-
dustry standard software to produce effective and engaging
web sites. This course introduces students to a variety of web
site development elements as well as planning and design
techniques. Emphasis is placed on creating a wide range of
projects from both personal to professional web pages. This
course is articulated with Elgin Community College.
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All Elective Courses
Theatre I
Theatre II
Actor’s Workshop
Stagecraft & Design I
Stagecraft & Design II
THEATRE I HD1123
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Students experience an overview of theatre from the point
of view of audience, technician, and performer including
acting techniques to gain an appreciation for theatre arts.
THEATRE II HD1223
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Theatre I
Students will have a more developed understanding of act-
ing choices through criticism, analysis, and performance of
comedic and dramatic texts from the perspective of the ac-
tor as well as the director.
ACTOR’S WORKSHOP HD1323
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5 (may be repeated)
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Theatre I and Theatre II
Students will apply the skills learned in Theatre I and II to
more advanced theatrical texts and styles (classical to con-
temporary) leading to a final public performance. The study
of texts varies each semester; therefore, students may take
the course for repeated credits.
STAGECRAFT AND DESIGN I HD2223
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Students will engage in the theatrical production process by
studying aspects of technical theatre such as set design/
construction, lighting, sound, makeup/costume design,
props, publicity, and stage management.
STAGECRAFT AND DESIGN II HD2323
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Stagecraft & Design I
Students will design a story without the use of performers
through the use of various advanced technical aspects
learned in Stagecraft and Design I.
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The following courses all fulfill the .5 Economics/Consumer Education Graduation Requirement.
See page 3 for more information. Cooperative Education I also fulfills this requirement. (See page 28)
ECONOMICS MB2023
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: None
Economics is a required course which focuses on the study of eco-
nomic principles and consumer skills. Topics include, but are not
limited to, managing an investment portfolio, learning to establish a
good credit rating, and analyzing current economic topics.
ECONOMICS HONORS MB2043
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: None
This course focuses on the study of economic principles and con-
sumer skills. Topics include microeconomic concepts such as sup-
ply and demand, macroeconomic concepts such as monetary and
fiscal policy, managing an investment portfolio, learning to estab-
lish a good credit rating, and analyzing current economic topics.
Additional reading and projects are required beyond standard eco-
nomics.
ON-LINE ECONOMICS MB2423
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: None
Online Economics acquaints the student with those economic
concepts and skills necessary to efficiently use economic
principles and consumer skills through an online experience.
Instruction will center on the student’s role in the economy
as a consumer, worker, and citizen. Students will be chal-
lenged to develop their understanding of economic concepts
in relation to current events, to reflect on and communicate
their understanding, and to incorporate personal experiences
into online discussions. Students will have three mandatory
classroom meetings throughout the course outside of the
school day.
AMERICAN AGENDA GH2123, MB2123
Length/Credit: 1 year/ 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: This is a team-taught course. This course fulfills
the graduation requirement for economics and
government.
This course is designed to investigate the connections between the
American political and economic systems. Students will identify
political and economic issues and investigate their solutions.
AMERICAN AGENDA HONORS GH2143, MB2143
Length/Credit: 1 year/ 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: This is a team-taught course. This course fulfills
the graduation requirement for economics and
government.
This course is designed to investigate the connections between the
American political and economic systems. Students will identify
political and economic issues and investigate their solutions.
AP MACROECONOMICS GH2253
Length/Credit 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: AP Exam is required
The AP Macroeconomics course is designed to be comparable to a
freshman level college course. Through this course students will
gain an understanding of the principles of economics that apply to
economic systems as a whole.
AP MICROECONOMICS GH2353
Length/Credit 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: AP Exam is required
The AP Microeconomics course is designed to be comparable to a
freshman level college course. This course provides a deep under-
standing of the principles of economics that apply to individual
consumers and producers within the larger economic system.
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STANDARD
HONORS
AP
English 12:
▪ Creative Literature
and Writing
▪ Fantasy and
Science Fiction
▪ Leadership Studies
▪ Literature: World
Tour
▪ Multiple Perspec-
tives through Film
and Literature
English 11 or
American Studies
English 10
English 9
English 11
Honors
English 10
Honors
English 9
Honors
AP Language
and Composition
AP Literature and
Composition or
AP Language and
Composition
English 12:
British Literature
Honors
or
World Mythology
Honors
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English
ENGLISH COURSE LIST English Graduation Requirement: 4 Credits
Subject Grades Prerequisites
English 9 9 None
English 9 Honors 9 None
English 10 10 English 9
English 10 Honors 10 English 9 or English 9 Honors
English 11 11 English 10
English 11 Honors 11 English 10 or English 10 Honors
American Studies 11 Successful completion of English 9 & 10
English 12
Creative Literature and Writing Today
Fantasy and Science Fiction
Leadership Studies
Literature: World Tour
Multiple Perspectives—Film and Literature
12 English 11 or equivalent
AP English Language and Composition 11, 12 English 10
AP English Literature and Composition 12 English 11 or equivalent
English 12: British Literature Honors 12 English 11 or equivalent
English 12: World Mythology Honors 12 English 11 or equivalent
ELECTIVES
These courses do not count as an English graduation requirement.
Creative Writer’s Workshop 9, 10, 11, 12 None - May be repeated for credit
Journalistic Writing 9, 10, 11, 12 None - May be repeated for credit
Speech 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Debate 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Literacy Block 9 9 Must be taken concurrently with English 9.
Placement determined by achievement data.
Literacy Block 10 10 Must be taken concurrently with English 10.
Placement determined by achievement data.
Reading 9, 10, 11, 12 None - May be repeated for credit
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ENGLISH 9 HE0121, HE0122
Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
Students develop reading (fiction and non-fiction), speaking
and listening, research, and language skills. Course content
includes a focus on the human condition through the study
of short stories, extended texts, a Shakespearean play, a
classical text, and a variety of media.
ENGLISH 9 HONORS HE0141, HE0142
Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for students seeking further chal-
lenges who are willing and able to read more sophisticated
literature, and to engage in more complex and extensive
writing assignments. Students will learn how to critically
read and analyze a text, synthesizing multiple sources to
draw conclusions and formulate arguments.
ENGLISH 10 HE0221, HE0222
Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: English 9
Students develop reading (fiction and non-fiction), speaking
and listening, research, and language skills. Students re-
search, analyze, discuss and write about a variety of texts
(fiction , non-fiction, and multi-media) in order to draw
inferences about the messages found within the texts.
ENGLISH 10 HONORS HE0241, HE0242
Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: English 9 or English 9 Honors
This course is designed for students who wish to challenge
themselves and who are willing and able to read more com-
plex literature and undertake complex writing and research
assignments independently. Course content works to devel-
op students’ skills in research, analysis, discussion, and
reading and writing about a variety of texts in order to draw
inferences about messages in the world. Reading and writ-
ing instruction and assignments are designed to prepare
students for the challenges of honors and AP courses in
their junior and senior year.
English
ENGLISH 11 HE0321, HE0322
Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: English 10
English 11 is an investigation of various genres of Ameri-
can Literature including extended and short fiction and non-
fiction texts through a variety of mediums. Students will
read and consider the recurring themes of freedom, justice,
and morality, and will apply writing, speaking and listening,
and research skills to various forms of analysis and synthe-
sis.
ENGLISH 11 HONORS HE0341, HE0342
Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: English 10 or English 10 Honors
This course is designed for students who wish to challenge
themselves and are willing and able to read complex fiction
and non-fiction texts and undertake complex writing and
research assignments. Course content will focus on Ameri-
can Literature and will prepare students to take either AP
English Language and Composition or the AP English Lit-
erature and Composition course.
AMERICAN STUDIES GH1321, HE2421
GH1322, HE2422
Length/Credit: 1.0 years - 2 class periods / 1.0 English,
1.0 History
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 9, 10
American Studies is a co-taught two period course that
combines the two required courses in US History and Eng-
lish 11/American Literature into one integrated course by
taking a thematic approach to both subjects. Students study
and analyze primary and secondary source readings and
focus on the development of writing skills.
ENGLISH 12: CREATIVE WRITING AND
LITERATURE TODAY HE5121, HE5122 Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: English 11
In this course, students will compose several forms of crea-
tive writing (fiction, poetry, short film, lyrics, essays, dra-
ma, and multi-media forms that blend written and visual
language). Students will also examine how creative litera-
ture from America and the world written after 1970 fits into
the contemporary landscape and how these texts compare to
classic writers and time periods. Students’ creative writing
projects will reflect the contemporary themes that are im-
portant to them.
ENGLISH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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ENGLISH 12: FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION
HE5221, HE5222
Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: English 11
Speculative fiction, both science fiction and fantasy, ex-
plore society and human nature by holding up a mirror to
reality. This class will ask students to do the same, by read-
ing science and fantasy fiction, by studying the non-fiction
history, mythology and science that fuels them, and by writ-
ing their own. It will ask students to develop their own
opinions about society by analyzing class readings and writ-
ing some of their own science fiction and fantasy.
ENGLISH 12: LEADERSHIP STUDIES
HE5321, HE5322 Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: English 11
Leadership Studies will focus on the concept and applica-
tion of leadership in society. The class will explore how
leadership has evolved and investigate what it means to be a
leader. Students will study qualities needed to develop ef-
fective leadership and ultimately determine their own pre-
ferred leadership style. The course will culminate in an
extended Service Learning project where students will de-
termine a community issue, solicit a community mentor,
and then research and plan a solution. Due to cap size limi-
tation to meet the Service Learning component of this
course, application is required.
ENGLISH 12: WORLD TOUR HE5421, HE5422
Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: English 11
World Tour will focus on literature--fiction and non-fiction-
-from all areas and ages of the world. While studying a
region's literature, students will experience the culture
through a variety of local field trips and guest speakers.
Students who are successful in World Tour either have an
interest in learning about other cultures or other ways of
thinking
ENGLISH 12: MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES - FILM
AND LITERATURE HE5521, HE5522 Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: English 11
This course allows students to see how their perception is
created and ultimately bleeds into the literature they read
and view. Throughout the course, students build under-
standing of the relationship between point of view and criti-
cal theory as they are asked to move beyond the text and
look at the social impacts of both film and literature. They
apply multiple critical perspectives to film, non-fiction,
fiction and non-print texts and investigate influences on a
text.
English
ENGLISH 12: BRITISH LITERATURE HONORS
HE5641, HE5642
Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: English 11
British Literature prepares students for rigorous, university-
level literary study by engaging them in classic and contem-
porary British poetry, prose, and drama ranging from the
Anglo/Saxons to Shakespeare to Dickens to Auden and
Joyce. The course, while focusing on literary study, expects
students to think, speak, and write about their learning in a
sophisticated and stylistic manner. Students will demon-
strate their abilities and learning through research, analyti-
cal, and imaginative writing, collaboration in class and
across schools, and visual projects.
ENGLISH 12: WORLD MYTHOLOGY HONORS
HE5741, HE5742
Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: English 11
World Mythology will focus on the study of the beginnings
of world culture and present a cross-cultural and historical
survey of world myths. It will take students on a mytholog-
ical journey beginning with Greek and Roman then Middle
Eastern to Norse and Celtic then continuing with Asian and
South Pacific then on to India and finishing with the Ameri-
cas and African mythology. This course will enable stu-
dents to recognize the relationship of mythology to other
fields; i.e. philosophy, science, art, history and find connec-
tions to our world today.
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
HE1551, HE1552 Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Two years of English
Other Info: Extensive outside reading is required.
AP Exam is required
AP English Language and Composition is a college-level
study of non-fiction texts written in a variety of eras, disci-
plines, and rhetorical contexts. Students will read and ana-
lyze complex text with understanding, synthesize research
materials, and write in both formal and informal contexts
with authority to communicate effectively with mature
readers.
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
HE2551, HE2552 Length/Credit: Year / 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: 3 years of English
Other Info: Extensive outside reading is required.
AP Exam is required
AP English Literature and Composition is a college-level
study of challenging American, English, and World litera-
ture in all genres. Students read and analyze fiction works
from thematic, stylistic, historical, and critical perspectives,
and are expected to write complex prose that communicates
effectively with mature readers.
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CREATIVE WRITER’S WORKSHOP HE2223 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: May be taken up to four times for elective credit.
In this course, students will craft several independent crea-
tive writing projects. However, students choose their topics
and genres (i.e. poetry, plays, comics, lyrics, stories, novel-
ettes, memoirs). You will collaborate with classmates and
the instructor to establish your genres, topics, rubrics, dead-
lines, personalized writing goals and to give/receive feed-
back. Class time will also focus on mini-writing lessons,
warm-up exercises, and individual writing time. You may
repeat this course up to four times.
JOURNALISTIC WRITING HE2323
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: All articles written for class are considered for
publication in the X-Ray or Stargazer. May be
taken more than once for elective credit.
Journalistic writing is an investigation of the rights, respon-
sibilities, information gathering processes, writing tech-
niques, and influence of the American media. Students will
examine and write in a variety of professional formats, in-
cluding but not limited to newspaper articles, entertainment
reviews, editorials, and broadcast reports.
SPEECH HE3023
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: English 9
Speech is a performance-based course in which students
study, practice, and perform the skills of oral communica-
tion. Students will perform a variety of speeches, develop
effective speaking and listening techniques, evaluation
skills and media literacy, and understand and employ tech-
niques of persuasion.
DEBATE HE3123
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: Debate requires strong reading ability, advanced
organizational skills, and the ability to complete
independent, long-term projects
Debate is designed to develop reasoning and communica-
tion skills that can be applied in all speaking situations, but
especially in situations of argumentation. Students study
and develop argumentation skills, research skills, reasoning
skills, and listening skills as they engage in extemporaneous
speaking, policy debate, value debate, congressional debate,
and mock trial.
English
LITERACY BLOCK 9 HE4121, HE4122
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with English 9.
Placement determined by achievement data.
Literacy Block I is designed to build students’ literacy skills
and assist with coursework in English 9. Students set and
work toward individualized literacy goals, strengthen organi-
zational skills, and build independence and confidence in lit-
eracy.
LITERACY BLOCK 10 HE4221, HE4222
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with English 10.
Placement determined by achievement data.
Literacy Block II is designed to build students’ literacy skills
and assist with coursework in English 10. Students set and
work toward individualized literacy goals, strengthen organi-
zational skills, and build independence and confidence in lit-
eracy.
READING HE4021, HE4022 Length/Credit 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: May be taken more than once for elective credit.
Reading is a course for students who wish to improve reading
skills, fluency or understanding. Students work to improve
their reading level by building vocabulary and comprehension
skills and by developing a variety of strategies that can be
applied to reading in all other high school courses and the
ACT.
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
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English Language Learners
Resource Lunch Study
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS I XE2011, XE2012
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Limited English Proficient identified and
placement by Instructor.
Other Info: This course may be repeated for credit.
This is an introductory course for students who have little or
no fluency in English. Students will gain basic skills of un-
derstanding, reading, writing, and speaking.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS II XE3011, XE3012
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Limited English Proficient identified and
placement by Instructor.
Other Info: This course may be repeated for credit.
This course builds on the English communication skills
gained in ELL I. Students will develop more advanced read-
ing, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS III/IV XE4011, XE4012
XE5011, XE5012
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Limited English Proficient identified and
placement by Instructor.
Other Info: This course may be repeated for credit.
These courses build on the English communication skills
gained in previous ELL courses. Students will develop
more advanced reading, writing, speaking, and listening
skills in English.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS LITERACY
BLOCK I XE2211, XE2212
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Limited English Proficient identified and
placement by Instructor.
Other Info: This course may be repeated for credit.
This course, which is taken concurrently with ELL I, is in-
tended to support the students’ developing English literacy
skills and assist with coursework in English Language
Learners I.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS LITERACY
BLOCK II XE3211, XE3212
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Limited English Proficient identified and
placement by Instructor.
Other Info: This course may be repeated for credit.
This course, which is taken concurrently with ELL II, is
intended to support the students’ advancing English literacy
skills and assist with coursework in ELL II.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS RESOURCE
LUNCH STUDY XE2111, XE2112
Length/Credit: 1/2 period combined with lunch
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: None
ELL Resource provides students with tutorial assistance in
order to be successful in their academic program.
English Language Learners I
ELL Literacy Block I
English Language Learners II
ELL Literacy Block II
English Language Learners III
English Language Learners IV
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Education & Training
Hospitality
Hospitality, Tourism,
and Event Planning
Fashion & Design
Career and Life
Studies
Child Development:
The School-Age Years
Teaching and Learning
Practicum
Child Development:
The Early Years
Early Childhood
Practicum
Fashion Design/
Apparel Production I
Fashion Marketing &
Merchandising I
Interior
Design I
Fashion Design/
Apparel Production II
Fashion Marketing &
Merchandising II
Interior
Design II
Design Studio
Culinary Practices in Entrepreneurship
Culinary Arts
Baking and Pastry
One Business Course
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Family and Consumer Sciences
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES COURSE LIST All Elective Courses
Subject Grades Prerequisites
Career and Life Studies 10, 11, 12 None
Child Development: The Early Years 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Child Development: The School-Age Years 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Early Childhood Practicum 9, 10, 11, 12 Child Development: The Early Years
Teaching and Learning Practicum 11, 12 Child Development: The School-Age Years
Baking and Pastry 9, 10, 11, 12 Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Culinary Practices in Entrepreneurship 10, 11, 12 Culinary Arts and either Baking and Pastry or 1 business course
Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Planning 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Fashion Design /Apparel Production I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Fashion Design/Apparel Production II 9, 10, 11, 12 Fashion Design I / Fashion Design/Apparel Production I
Fashion Marketing and Merchandising I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Fashion Marketing and Merchandising II 9, 10, 11, 12 Fashion Merchandising I/Fashion Marketing & Merchandising I
Interior Design I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Interior Design II 10, 11, 12 Interior Design I
Design Studio 11, 12
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CAREER & LIFE STUDIES WF5523
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course allows students to integrate a variety of
knowledge, skills, and practices needed to meet the chal-
lenges of life and career. Major areas of study will include
career inventory, career and consumer decision making and
problem solving, effective communication, interpersonal
skills, and intrapersonal skills. Students will learn how to be
responsible when managing finances, time, and energy as
well as demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in
the family, workplace, and community.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT: THE EARLY YEARS WF5123
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of college
credit for ECE 174 at Elgin Community College.
upon completion of Child Development: The Early
Years and Child Development: The School-Age Years.
This course allows students to examine the physical, intellectual,
social and emotional growth and development of children
through age 5. Students will use critical thinking and problem-
solving skills to demonstrate how to care for and guide children
that will promote optimal development. Major areas of instruc-
tion will include the study of prenatal development, infants, tod-
dlers, and preschoolers. Students will create innovative develop-
mentally appropriate activities and interact with children. *Note:
Students will have the opportunity to experience the Baby Think
It Over infant simulator.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT: THE SCHOOL-AGE YEARS
WF5223 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of college
credit for ECE 174 at Elgin Community College.
upon completion of Child Development: The Early
Years and Child Development: The School-Age Years.
This course allows students to examine the physical, intellectu-
al, social and emotional growth and development of children
ages 6-18. Students will learn the knowledge and skills essential
to care for and guide children that will promote optimal devel-
opment. Students will reflect critically on their own develop-
ment using metacognitive thinking. Major areas of instruction
will include the study of middle childhood, late childhood, and
adolescence. Students will plan developmentally appropriate
activities to implement in various settings.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICUM WF5423 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Child Development: The Early Years
Other Info: May be repeated
This course allows students to apply the knowledge gained dur-
ing Child Development: The Early Years. Students will create
innovative lesson plans, teach, and observe in the on-site student
run preschool. Students will learn and demonstrate job-related
skills including adaptability, accountability, collaboration, and
initiative through interacting with and guiding children ages 3-5
in a safe and healthy learning environment. This course can be
taken more than once.
TEACHING AND LEARNING PRACTICUM
WF5321, WF5322
Length/Credit: 1 year / 2.0 (2 periods)
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Child Development: The School –Age Years
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of college
credit for ECE 102 at Elgin Community College.
This course introduces basic methods used in teaching children
Pre-K through 12th grade while also applying knowledge gained
during Child Development: The School-Age Years. Students
will learn the knowledge and skills essential in the education
field. Major areas of instruction include lesson planning, learn-
ing styles, teaching strategies, classroom management, and di-
verse learners. The practicum element provides students the
opportunity to apply strategies, skills, and concepts. Students
will be placed in a local educational setting as a teaching assis-
tant where they will observe, plan, and teach developmentally
appropriate learning experiences. Students will exhibit profes-
sional responsibilities including communication, initiative, and
accountability. This course can be taken more than once.
Family and Consumer Sciences
BAKING AND PASTRY WF1723
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts
Fee: Yes
This course allows students the opportunity to take initiative
while expanding on skills and concepts learned in Culinary
Arts. Students develop techniques for producing high quality
baked goods and pastries with a strong focus on profession-
alism and service. Units include breads, pastries, cakes, cus-
tards, sauces, specialized desserts, and cost management.
The students’ creativity and attention to detail will emerge as
presentation is emphasized.
CULINARY ARTS WF1623
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Yes
This course is an introduction and application of fundamental
cooking theories and techniques. Students learn that cooking
starts with planning and preparation and ends with serving,
tasting, presentation and evaluation. Through both classroom
and lab experiences, students will use collaboration and in-
novation to create and prepare recipes utilizing practical
reading and math application.
CULINARY PRACTICES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP WF1821, WF1822
Length/Credit: 1 year / 2.0 (2 periods)
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts and either Baking and Pastry or
1 business course
Other Info: ANSI test is required Note: Students may enroll in this course in either school.
Bus service is provided for students who select a
course outside of their home school.
This course is designed for students who have strong interest
and may be considering a career in the food service industry
or as an entrepreneur. In a restaurant setting, students will
apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to share
responsibility for successfully managing the student-run res-
taurant. Students will act on creative ideas to be innovative
with recipe and menu development in response to customer
feedback.
HOSPITALITY, TOURISM, AND EVENT PLANNING
WF1923 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info:
Students will explore the structure and scope of the travel/
tourism, hospitality and event planning industries. Students
will engage in career exploration through partnering with
business and industry organizations to determine the skills
necessary to be successful in the industry.
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FASHION DESIGN/APPAREL PRODUCTION I
WF2123 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: Students purchase materials and supplies for their
projects.
This introductory course in apparel construction will focus
on application of design principles and elements. Knowledge
of textiles choices and manufacturing processes will be used
to act on creative ideas to skillfully construct a variety of
clothing projects. Students begin to prepare for a career in
the fashion industry while developing their professional port-
folio.
FASHION DESIGN/APPAREL PRODUCTION II
WF2223 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fashion Design I
Other Info: Students purchase materials and supplies for their
projects.
This course builds upon the knowledge and skills gained in
Fashion Design/Apparel Production I. Students will utilize
innovative techniques and creative apparel design and con-
struction. Students will incorporate the components of the
apparel and production industry such as design basics, fabric
choice, and price management to research and develop a
three piece collection and sample garment to develop a pro-
fessional portfolio.
FASHION MARKETING AND MERCHANDISING I
WF2323 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course engages students in the business aspect of fash-
ion. Students will explore the history of fashion, fashion de-
signers, trends, visual marketing and display, internet retail-
ing, industry globalization, and career opportunities. Stu-
dents will act on creative ideas to make a tangible product
that highlights market economics, textiles, design and pro-
motion.
FASHION MARKETING AND MERCHANDISING II
WF2423 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fashion Merchandising I/Fashion Marketing and
Merchandising I
In this course, students will reflect critically on the
knowledge and skills gained in Fashion Marketing & Mer-
chandising I. Students plan, produce and participate in a
fashion marketing event, apply visual merchandising tech-
niques, and investigate marketing for apparel. Students will
use current technology to research principles and procedure
to promote the sale of apparel and related merchandise.
Family and Consumer Sciences
INTERIOR DESIGN I WF2523
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
In this course, students apply elements and principles of inte-
rior design. Students will showcase innovative and creative
products through basic drafting techniques, consumer selec-
tions, and spatial planning.
INTERIOR DESIGN II WF2623
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Interior Design I
In this course, students will use real life applications to cre-
ate and refine products responsive to a target audience while
engaging in the occupational and training needs of interior
designers and other professionals related to residential and
commercial architecture and decorating.
DESIGN STUDIO WF2723
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: One of the following: Fashion Design/Apparel
Production II, Fashion Marketing and Merchan-
dising II, or Interior Design II.
This course allows students to take a pragmatic approach to
the many areas of the design industries, integrating studies in
marketing, merchandising, retailing, and the art of the entre-
preneur. Students experience and explore the dynamically
creative real world of design. This course can be taken more
than once.
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AP Latin Grades 11-12
Latin IV Grades 11-12
Latin III Grades 10-12
Latin II Grades 9-12
Latin I Grades 9-12
AP German Grades 11-12
German IV Grades 11-12
German III Grades 10-12
German II Grades 9-12
German I Grades 9-12
AP French Grades 11-12
French IV Grades 10-12
French III Grades 9-12
French II Grades 9-12
French I Grades 9-12
Solid lines are the primary path
Spanish for Spanish Speakers I Grades 9-12
Spanish for Spanish Speakers II Grades 9-12
AP Spanish Literature Grades 11-12
Spanish I Grades 9-12
Spanish II Grades 9-12
Spanish IV Grades 10-12
Spanish III Grades 9-12
AP Spanish
Language Grades 11-12
*Spanish I-IV are not available to students whose home language is Spanish.
Chinese and Japanese are options available to Juniors and Seniors
through Elgin Community College’s Early College Credit Programs.
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Foreign Language
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE LIST All Elective Courses
Subject Grades Prerequisite
French I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
French II 9, 10, 11, 12 French I
French III 10, 11, 12 French II
French IV 10, 11, 12 French III
AP French Language 11, 12 French III
German I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
German II 10, 11, 12 German I
German III 10, 11, 12 German II
German IV 11, 12 German III
AP German Language 11, 12 German III
Latin I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Latin II 10, 11, 12 Latin I
Latin III 10, 11, 12 Latin II
Latin IV 11, 12 Latin III
AP Latin 11, 12 Latin III
Spanish I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Spanish II 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish I
Spanish III 10, 11, 12 Spanish II
Spanish IV 11, 12 Spanish III
Spanish for Spanish Speakers I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Spanish for Spanish Speakers II 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish for Spanish Speakers I
AP Spanish Language 11, 12 Spanish III
AP Spanish Literature 11, 12 AP Spanish Language
Important Note:
▪ Students whose home language is Spanish must select a Spanish for Spanish Speakers course or a foreign
language option other than Spanish.
▪ Students who successfully complete a level of language in 8th grade are required to take the next level of
language in the sequence, if remaining in the same language.
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FRENCH I GF0121, GF0122
Length/Credit 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Students in this beginning level course will start to develop
skills in written and oral communication. Technology and
materials incorporate a variety of sources and include native
speakers and writers from a number of target language
countries. Students will begin to develop conversational
skills. They will begin studying aspects of the target culture,
such as art, music, and daily life, and learn to compare their
native culture with the culture of the target language. The
target language will be used throughout the course, and the
students will be encouraged to use the target language to
communicate with their teacher and peers.
FRENCH II GF0221, GF0222
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: French I; “C” or higher recommended
Students in this course will continue to develop skills to-
ward proficiency in written and oral communication. Tech-
nology and materials incorporate a variety of authentic
sources and include native speakers and writers from a
number of target language countries in order to develop
listening and reading skills. Students will have the oppor-
tunity to develop conversational skills in natural settings.
They will study aspects of the target culture, such as art,
music, and daily life, and learn to compare their native cul-
ture with the culture of the target language. The target lan-
guage will be used throughout the course, and the students
will use the target language to communicate with their
teacher and peers. FRENCH III GF0321, GF0322
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: French II; “C” or higher recommended
Students in this intermediate level course will continue to
develop skills toward proficiency in written and oral com-
munication. Technology resources and authentic materials
incorporate a variety of sources featuring native speakers
and writers from a number of target language countries in
order to develop listening and reading skills. Students will
have the opportunity to develop conversational skills in
natural settings. They will study aspects of the target cul-
ture, such as art, music, and daily life, and learn to compare
their native culture with the culture of the target language.
The course will be taught primarily in the target language,
and the students will be expected to use the target language
to communicate with their teacher and peers.
Foreign Language
FRENCH IV GF0441, GF0442 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: French III; “C” or higher recommended
Other info: Honors grade weight
Students will develop proficiency and integrate their lan-
guage skills using authentic materials and sources related to
the history and culture of the language studied. Students are
expected to integrate the literacy skills of listening, speak-
ing, reading and writing in the interpretive, interpersonal
and presentational modes. The course is conducted in the
target language. This course is designed for students who
demonstrate interest, motivation, and high achievement in
previous language courses. Completion of the course pre-
pares students to take the Advanced Placement course or
college level courses. AP FRENCH LANGUAGE GF0451, GF0452
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: French III; “C” or higher recommended
Other Info: AP Exam is required
Course content is structured around six specific themes to
promote exploration of the language in context and develop
students’ understanding of the target culture. AP requires
that students demonstrate knowledge of the target culture
and be able to use the language in real-life settings. The six
themes are Global Challenges, Science and Technology,
Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families
and Communities, Beauty and Aesthetics. The AP Lan-
guage and Culture Curriculum Framework presents six
primary learning objective areas within the three modes of
communication: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presenta-
tional. These six primary learning objective areas identify
what students should know and be able to do across the
three modes. GERMAN I GF1121, GF1122 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Students in this beginning level course will start to develop
skills in written and oral communication. Technology and
materials incorporate a variety of sources and include native
speakers and writers from a number of target language
countries. Students will begin to develop conversational
skills. They will begin studying aspects of the target culture,
such as art, music, and daily life, and learn to compare their
native culture with the culture of the target language. The
target language will be used throughout the course, and the
students will be encouraged to use the target language to
communicate with their teacher and peers.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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GERMAN II GF1221, GF1222 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: German I; “C” or higher recommended
Students in this course will continue to develop skills to-
ward proficiency in written and oral communication. Tech-
nology and materials incorporate a variety of authentic
sources and include native speakers and writers from a
number of target language countries in order to develop
listening and reading skills. Students will have the oppor-
tunity to develop conversational skills in natural settings.
They will study aspects of the target culture, such as art,
music, and daily life, and learn to compare their native cul-
ture with the culture of the target language. The target lan-
guage will be used throughout the course, and the students
will use the target language to communicate with their
teacher and peers. GERMAN III GF1321, GF1322
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: German II; “C” or higher recommended
Students in this intermediate level course will continue to
develop skills toward proficiency in written and oral com-
munication. Technology resources and authentic materials
incorporate a variety of sources featuring native speakers
and writers from a number of target language countries in
order to develop listening and reading skills. Students will
have the opportunity to develop conversational skills in
natural settings. They will study aspects of the target cul-
ture, such as art, music, and daily life, and learn to compare
their native culture with the culture of the target language.
The course will be taught primarily in the target language,
and the students will be expected to use the target language
to communicate with their teacher and peers. GERMAN IV GF1441, GF1442 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: German III; “C” or higher recommended
Other info: Honors grade weight
Students will develop proficiency and integrate their lan-
guage skills using authentic materials and sources related to
the history and culture of the language studied. Students are
expected to integrate the literacy skills of listening, speak-
ing, reading and writing in the interpretive, interpersonal
and presentational modes. The course is conducted in the
target language. This course is designed for students who
demonstrate interest, motivation, and high achievement in
previous language courses. Completion of the course pre-
pares students to take the Advanced Placement course or
college level courses.
Foreign Language
AP GERMAN LANGUAGE GF1451, GF1452
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: German III; “C” or higher recommended
Other Info: AP Exam is required
Course content is structured around six specific themes to
promote exploration of the language in context and develop
students’ understanding of the target culture. AP requires
that students demonstrate knowledge of the target culture
and be able to use the language in real-life settings. The six
themes are Global Challenges, Science and Technology,
Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families
and Communities, Beauty and Aesthetics. The AP Lan-
guage and Culture Curriculum Framework presents six
primary learning objective areas within the three modes of
communication: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presenta-
tional. These six primary learning objective areas identify
what students should know and be able to do across the
three modes.
LATIN I GF2121, GF2122
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Students in this course will learn basic vocabulary and the
grammatical foundations of the Latin language through
reading practice and study of the daily life and mythology
of Ancient Rome. Students will learn about the ancient clas-
sical world and connect that knowledge to modern times
and other disciplines. Through the study of Latin deriva-
tives and learning the linguistic elements of Latin, students
will also increase their knowledge of their own language. LATIN II GF2221, GF2222
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Latin I; “C” or higher recommended
Students in this course will continue to learn how to read,
understand, and interpret Latin. They will learn vocabulary
and more advanced grammatical structures in preparation
for reading more extensive Latin texts, both written for stu-
dents and texts from Roman authors. They will also learn
about ancient Roman politics, government, history, and
mythology and connect these to their readings and to their
world today. Continued study of Latin derivatives and the
linguistic elements of Latin will also allow them to increase
their knowledge of their own language.
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LATIN III GF2321, GF2322
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Latin II; “C” or higher recommended
Students in this course will develop advanced linguistic
skills in Latin through the study of authentic Latin litera-
ture. They will learn additional vocabulary, advanced gram-
matical structures, and Roman history and culture while
applying this knowledge within their literature study. Stu-
dents will also have in-depth discussions about Roman liter-
ature. They will learn to identify elements such as style,
tone, and word choice and analyze the author's use of these
elements. They will learn to construct arguments based on
Latin texts. The curriculum rotates every other year be-
tween poetry readings, especially selections from Vergil's
Aeneid, and prose readings, especially selections from
Caesar's De Bello Gallico. After this year, students on a
four-year plan choose between Latin IV and AP Latin for
their final year. LATIN IV GF2441, GF2442
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Latin III; “C” or higher recommended
Other info: Honors grade weight
Students in this course will continue to develop advanced
linguistic skills in Latin through the study of authentic Latin
literature. They will learn additional vocabulary, advanced
grammatical structures, and Roman history and culture and
use this information to understand, analyze, and translate
literature. Students will also have in-depth discussions
about Roman literature. They will identify elements such as
style, tone, and word choice and analyze the author's use of
these elements. They will compare literature and construct
arguments based on Latin texts. The curriculum rotates eve-
ry other year between poetry readings, especially selections
from Vergil's Aeneid, and prose readings, especially selec-
tions from Caesar's De Bello Gallico. Students in Latin IV
study the opposite of the literature studied the previous
year.
Foreign Language
AP LATIN GF2451, GF2452
Length/Credit 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Latin III; “C” or higher recommended
Other Info: AP Exam is required
Students in this course will continue to develop advanced
linguistic skills in Latin through the study of authentic Latin
literature. They will learn additional vocabulary, advanced
grammatical structures, and Roman history and culture and
use this information to understand, analyze, and translate
literature. Students will also have in-depth discussions
about Roman literature. They will identify elements such as
style, tone, and word choice and analyze the author's use of
these elements. They will compare literature and construct
arguments based on Latin texts. They will also receive chal-
lenging, in-depth assignments related to the Latin texts in
preparation for the AP Latin examination. The curriculum
rotates every other year between poetry readings, especially
selections from Vergil's Aeneid, and prose readings, espe-
cially selections from Caesar's De Bello Gallico. Students
in AP Latin study the opposite of the literature studied the
previous year with built-in review of the AP readings previ-
ously studied. SPANISH I GF3121, GF3122 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Students in this beginning level course will start to develop
skills in written and oral communication. Technology and
materials incorporate a variety of sources and include native
speakers and writers from a number of target language
countries. Students will begin to develop conversational
skills. They will begin studying aspects of the target culture,
such as art, music, and daily life, and learn to compare their
native culture with the culture of the target language. The
target language will be used throughout the course, and the
students will be encouraged to use the target language to
communicate with their teacher and peers.
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SPANISH II GF3221, GF3222
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish I; “C” or higher recommended
Students in this course will continue to develop skills to-
ward proficiency in written and oral communication. Tech-
nology and materials incorporate a variety of authentic
sources and include native speakers and writers from a num-
ber of target language countries in order to develop listening
and reading skills. Students will have the opportunity to
develop conversational skills in natural settings. They will
study aspects of the target culture, such as art, music, and
daily life, and learn to compare their native culture with the
culture of the target language. The target language will be
used throughout the course, and the students will use the
target language to communicate with their teacher and
peers.
SPANISH III GF3321, GF3322 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish II; “C” or higher recommended
Students in this intermediate level course will continue to
develop skills toward proficiency in written and oral com-
munication. Technology resources and authentic materials
incorporate a variety of sources featuring native speakers
and writers from a number of target language countries in
order to develop listening and reading skills. Students will
have the opportunity to develop conversational skills in nat-
ural settings. They will study aspects of the target culture,
such as art, music, and daily life, and learn to compare their
native culture with the culture of the target language. The
course will be taught primarily in the target language, and
the students will be expected to use the target language to
communicate with their teacher and peers.
SPANISH IV GF3441, GF3442 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish III; “C” or higher recommended
Other info: Honors grade weight
Students will develop proficiency and integrate their lan-
guage skills using authentic materials and sources related to
the history and culture of the language studied. Students are
expected to integrate the literacy skills of listening, speak-
ing, reading and writing in the interpretive, interpersonal
and presentational modes. The course is conducted in the
target language. This course is designed for students who
demonstrate interest, motivation, and high achievement in
previous language courses. Completion of the course pre-
pares students to take the Advanced Placement course or
college level courses.
Foreign Language
SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I
GF3821, GF3822 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Spanish for Spanish Speakers I is designed to enhance stu-
dents’ knowledge of the Spanish language and the Hispanic
cultures. Students improve literacy skills with an emphasis
on reading and writing. SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS II
GF3921, GF3922 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish for Spanish Speakers I; “C” or higher
recommended
Spanish for Spanish Speakers II is designed to build on the
skills learned in Spanish for Spanish Speakers I. Students
continue to improve literacy skills with an emphasis on read-
ing and writing. AP SPANISH LANGUAGE GF3451, GF3452
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish III; “C” or higher recommended
Other Info: AP Exam is required
Course content is structured around six specific themes to
promote exploration of the language in context and develop
students’ understanding of the target culture. AP requires that
students demonstrate knowledge of the target culture and be
able to use the language in real-life settings. The six themes
are Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contempo-
rary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families and Com-
munities, Beauty and Aesthetics. The AP Language and Cul-
ture Curriculum Framework presents six primary learning
objective areas within the three modes of communication:
Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational.
AP SPANISH LITERATURE GF3551, GF3552 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: AP Spanish Language; “C” or higher recommend-
ed
Other Info: AP Exam is required
The course is designed to provide students with a learning
experience equivalent to that of an introductory college
course in literature written in Spanish. The course introduces
students to the formal study of a representative body of texts
from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Hispanic
Literature. The course provides opportunities for students to
demonstrate their proficiency in Spanish across the three
modes of communication and the five goal areas. The over-
arching aims of the course are to provide students with ongo-
ing and varied opportunities to further develop their profi-
ciencies across the full range of language skills-with special
attention to critical reading and analytical writing-and to en-
courage them to reflect on the many voices and cultures in-
cluded in a rich and diverse body of literature written in
Spanish
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Algebra I
in 8th Grade
AP
HONORS
STANDARD
Geometry
Honors
Algebra II
Honors
Pre-Calculus
Honors
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB OR
AP Calculus BC OR
AP Statistics
Pre-Calculus
Expanding
Mathematics for
College Algebra
and
Trigonometry
Algebra I
Algebra I
Extended
Geometry
Geometry
Extended
Algebra II
Algebra II
Extended
Advanced Math Topics
Students who have completed
AP Calculus BC are eligible to apply
for this course that is offered
through the University of Illinois.
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ALGEBRA I MM2121, MM2122
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Placement by the school
Other Info: A graphing calculator is required. Any of the TI-
83 or TI-84 series calculators are highly recom-
mended.
Algebra is a branch of mathematics which studies structure
and quantity. Students actively work on guided investiga-
tions to develop algebraic concepts and problem solving
skills.
Mathematics
MATHEMATICS COURSE LIST Mathematics Graduation Requirement: 3 credits
Subject Grades Prerequisites
Algebra I 9, 10, 11, 12 Placement by administration
Algebra I Extended 9, 10, 11, 12 Placement by administration
Algebra II 9, 10, 11, 12 Algebra I and Geometry
Algebra II Extended 9, 10, 11, 12 Placement by administration
Algebra II Honors 9, 10, 11, 12 “B” average or higher in Algebra I and Geometry
Honors is recommended
Expanding Mathematics for College Algebra and
Trigonometry 11, 12 Algebra II
Geometry 9, 10, 11, 12 Algebra I
Geometry Extended 10, 11, 12 Placement by administration
Geometry Honors 9, 10, 11, 12 “B” average or higher in Algebra I is recom-
mended
Pre-Calculus 10, 11, 12 Algebra II
Pre-Calculus Honors 10, 11, 12 “B” average or higher in Algebra II Honors is
recommended
Netmath - Advanced Math 11, 12 AP Calculus BC; application process
AP Calculus AB 11, 12 Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus BC 11, 12 “B” average or higher in Pre-Calculus is recom-
mended
AP Statistics 11, 12 “C” average or higher in Algebra II is recom-
mended
ELECTIVES
Introduction to Computer Science 9, 10, 11, 12 Algebra I
AP Computer Science 10, 11, 12 Concurrent enrollment in or completion of
Algebra II
MATHEMATICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ALGEBRA I (Extended) MM2321, MM2322
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Placement by the school
Other Info: Class meets during one and a half periods.
A graphing calculator is required. Any of the TI-
83 or TI-84 series calculators are highly recom -
mended.
Students who are recommended for placement in this course
will study the Algebra I curriculum with the support of ad-
ditional instructional time.
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ALGEBRA II MM2221, MM2222
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry
Other Info: A graphing calculator is required. Any of the TI-
83 or TI-84 series calculators are highly recom-
mended.
Algebra II is the continued study of the applications of alge-
bra and geometry used in problem solving. These concepts
are then applied to real-life situations. Students learn how to
use the graphing calculator to analyze data in more ad-
vanced algebraic explorations.
ALGEBRA II (Extended) MM2421, MM2422
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Placement by the school
Other Info: Class meets during one and a half periods.
A graphing calculator is required. Any of the TI-
83 or TI-84 series calculators are highly recom-
mended.
Students who are recommended for placement in this course
will study the Algebra II curriculum with the support of
additional instructional time.
ALGEBRA II HONORS MM2241, MM2242
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry; “B” or higher recom-
mended
Other Info: A graphing calculator is required. Any of the TI-
83 or TI-84 series calculators are highly recom-
mended.
Algebra II Honors is the continued study of the algebra and
geometry used in problem solving. Through in-depth explo-
rations, this rigorous course focuses on the study of statis-
tics, linear relationships and equations, functions, function
transformations, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial and
rational functions. The learning activities in this course in-
clude analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE
MM7133 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisi te: Algebra I
Other Info: This course does not satisfy the graduation re-
quirement for mathematics.
This course introduces the fundamentals of computer sci-
ence with an emphasis on structured programming. Students
write well-structured programs designed to solve problems.
Mathematics
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE MM7253, MM7353
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11 12
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of
Algebra II.
Other Info: This course does not satisfy the graduation re-
quirement for mathematics.
AP Exam is required
AP Computer Science translates the fundamental concepts
of computer science and programming to the Java program-
ming language. The course prepares students for the AP
Computer Science exam by studying various computer sci-
ence concepts through the use of the College Board-
designed case study.
EXPANDING MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGE
ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY
MM4221, MM4222 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisi te: Algebra II; “C” or higher recommended
Other Info: A graphing calculator is required. Any of the TI-
83 or TI-84 series calculators are highly recom-
mended.
This course is a rigorous, relevant alternative to pre-
calculus. This course reinforces and introduces needed
skills as students study new topics in relevant, engaging
contexts. The course also helps students develop college,
career, and 21st century skills.
GEOMETRY MM3121, MM3122
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisi te: Algebra I
Other Info: A scientific calculator is required. Any of the TI-
83 or TI-84 series graphing calculators are highly
recommended.
Geometry is designed to develop the concepts of Euclidean
Geometry through the development of reasoning skills. Stu-
dents learn and use the language of geometry to describe the
world around them and solve geometric problems using
logic and algebraic problem-solving skills.
GEOMETRY (Extended) MM3321, MM3322
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Placement by the school
Other Info: Class meets during one and a half periods.
A scientific calculator is required. Any of the TI-
83 or TI-84 series graphing calculators are highly
recommended.
Students who are recommended for placement in this course
will study the Geometry curriculum with the support of
additional instructional time.
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GEOMETRY HONORS MM3141, MM3142
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I; “B” or higher recommended
Other Info: A scientific calculator is required. Any of the TI-
83 or TI-84 series calculators are recommended.
Geometry is a field of knowledge that deals with spatial
relationships. This rigorous course is designed to develop
the concepts of Euclidean Geometry through the develop-
ment of reasoning skills. In this course, students study pre-
viously learned algebra concepts at a deeper level, and ap-
ply their learning to realistic problems that require critical
thinking.
PRE-CALCULUS MM5021, MM5022
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Other Info: A graphing calculator is required. Any
TI-83 or TI-84 series calculators are highly
recommended.
Pre-Calculus is designed for the mathematics student who
has completed Algebra II. Students reinforce and further
their understanding of advanced algebraic topics and study
trigonometry. This course prepares the students to study
Calculus AB.
PRE-CALCULUS HONORS MM5041, MM5042
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II; “B” or higher recommended
Other Info: A graphing calculator is required. Any of the TI-
83 or TI-84 series calculators are highly recom-
mended.
Pre-Calculus Honors is designed for the mathematics stu-
dent who has completed Algebra II Honors and is preparing
to study Calculus AB or BC. This rigorous course concen-
trates on the study of trigonometry, sequences and series,
vectors, and polar coordinates.
AP CALCULUS AB MM5151, MM5152
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus; “B” or higher recommended
Other Info: A graphing calculator is required. Any TI-83 or
TI-84 series calculators are highly recommended.
Students are required to take the
AP Calculus AB exam.
Calculus is the study of mathematical relations in terms of
limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration. Course
study will include properties of functions, limits, differen-
tial calculus, and integral calculus.
Mathematics
AP CALCULUS BC MM5251, MM5252
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus; “B” or higher recommended
Other Info: A graphing calculator is required. Any of the TI-
83 or TI-84 series calculators are highly recom-
mended. Students are required to take the AP
Calculus BC exam.
Calculus is the study of mathematical relations in terms of
limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration. Students
continue their study of Calculus AB topics and investigate
special cases of differentiation, integration, and series.
AP STATISTICS MM6051, MM6052
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II; “C” or higher recommended
recommended
Other Info: A graphing calculator TI-83 or TI-84 series is
required.
AP Exam is required
AP Statistics includes an in-depth study of collecting, dis-
playing, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.
Students learn techniques for studying data, learn properties
of the normal probability distribution, study elementary
probability theory, sample data, test hypotheses, and draw
conclusions.
ADVANCED MATH TOPICS MM5341, MM5342
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Completion of Calculus BC and requirements of
the Netmath program.
Other Info: This is a dual credit program with the University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Entry into this program is by the approval of the Assistant
Principal for Curriculum and Instruction. Students will en-
roll in an appropriate math course offered by the University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Netmath program. Accord-
ing to the University of Illinois, this course is appropriate
for a student who has earned a score of 4 or 5 on the AP
Calculus BC exam.
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Jazz
Workshop* Grades 10, 11, 12
Jazz
Ensemble* Grades 10, 11, 12
Jazz
Band Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Jazz
Lab* Grades 10, 11, 12
Varsity
Band* Grades 10, 11, 12
Concert Band Grade 9
Symphonic
Band Grades 10, 11, 12
Wind
Symphony* Grades 10, 11, 12
Wind
Ensemble* Grades 10, 11, 12
Concert
Orchestra Grade 9
Symphonic
Orchestra Grades 10, 11, 12
Chamber
Orchestra* Grades 10, 11, 12
*Classes marked with an asterisk
are only available through
audition with the instructor.
Students must be
concurrently enrolled in a
core music class in
order to participate in
jazz groups.
Core music classes in-
clude any band,
orchestra, or choir.
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*Classes marked with an asterisk
are only available through
audition with the instructor.
AP Music Theory Grades 11, 12
Treble Choir Grade 9
Men’s Choir Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Cecilian Choir Grades 10, 11, 12
Mixed Choir Grades 10, 11, 12
Bel Canto* Grades 10, 11, 12
Chorale* Grades 10, 11, 12
(mixed)
Female Male
Vocal Jazz Ensemble Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
(mixed or female)
Vocal Jazz Lab* Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Vocal Jazz Workshop* Grades 10, 11, 12
Students must be
concurrently enrolled in a
core music class in
order to participate in
jazz groups.
Core music classes in-
clude any band,
orchestra, or choir.
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MUSIC COURSE LIST All Elective Courses
Subject Grades Prerequisites
Bel Canto 10, 11, 12 Audition
Cecilian Choir 10, 11, 12 Treble Choir or consent of the instructor
Chamber Orchestra 10, 11, 12 Audition
Chorale 10, 11, 12 Audition
Concert Band 9 Participation in middle school band or consent of instructor
Concert Orchestra 9 Participation in middle school orchestra or consent of instructor
Jazz Band 9, 10, 11, 12 Concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band or orchestra class
Jazz Ensemble 10, 11, 12 Audition and concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band or orchestra class
Jazz Lab 10, 11, 12 Audition and concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band or orchestra class
Jazz Workshop 10, 11, 12 Audition and concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band or orchestra class
Men’s Choir 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Mixed Choir 10, 11, 12 Treble Choir or Men’s Choir
Music Theory AP 11, 12 Consent of instructor
Symphonic Band 10, 11, 12 Concert Band or consent of the instructor
Symphonic Orchestra 10, 11, 12 Concert Orchestra
Treble Choir 9 None
Varsity Band 10, 11, 12 Audition
Vocal Jazz Ensemble 9, 10, 11, 12 Concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band or orchestra class
Vocal Jazz Lab 9, 10, 11, 12 Audition and concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band or orchestra class
Vocal Jazz Workshop 10, 11, 12 Audition and concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band or orchestra class
Wind Ensemble 10, 11, 12 Audition
Wind Symphony 10, 11, 12 Audition
MUSIC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Important Note: Music students are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances,
including those scheduled outside of the school day because they are part of the course curriculum.
BEL CANTO HM2421, HM2422
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): Open to female students, grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition
This course investigates the realization of advanced choral
music through vocal performance. Standard treble ensemble
voicing is utilized: soprano and alto. Students are instructed
and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including:
sight-singing, tone production, intonation, rhythm, blend-
ing, musicality, and music theory. Bel Canto studies a varie-
ty of advanced choral music ranging from Renaissance to
contemporary styles.
CECILIAN CHOIR HM2121, HM2122
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): Open to female students, grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Treble Choir or consent of the instructor
This course investigates the realization of intermediate
choral music through vocal performance. Standard treble
ensemble voicing is utilized: soprano and alto. Students are
instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, in-
cluding: sight-singing, tone production, intonation, rhythm,
blending, musicality, and music theory. These concepts are
applied in the study of a variety of musical styles including
Broadway, jazz, classical, and pop.
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CHAMBER ORCHESTRA HM1121, HM1122
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition
Chamber Orchestra studies advanced level classical music
through instrumental performance. Standard instrumenta-
tion is utilized, including violin, viola, cello, string bass,
and piano/harp. Woodwind, brass, and percussion students
are sometimes added at various time of the year. Students
are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship,
including: tone, technique, rhythm, and basic music theory.
CHORALE HM2221, HM2222
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition
This course investigates the realization of advanced choral
music through vocal performance. Standard mixed ensem-
ble voicing is utilized: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Stu-
dents are instructed and assessed in many areas of musi-
cianship, including: sight-singing, tone production, intona-
tion, rhythm, blending, musicality, and music theory. Cho-
rale studies a variety of advanced choral music ranging
from Renaissance to contemporary styles.
CONCERT BAND HM0121, HM0122
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: Participation in middle school band or consent of
the instructor.
Other Info: Marching Band is a required component of this
course.
Concert Band investigates musicianship through instrumen-
tal performance. Students are instructed in the following
area: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music theory.
These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of intro-
ductory high school band literature.
CONCERT ORCHESTRA HM1021, HM1022
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9
Prerequisite: Participation in middle school orchestra or con-
sent of instructor
Concert Orchestra studies introductory level classical music
through instrumental performance. Standard instrumenta-
tion is utilized, including violin, viola, cello, string bass,
and piano/harp. Woodwind, brass, and percussion students
are sometimes added at various time of the year. Students
are instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship,
including: tone, technique, rhythm, and basic music theory.
JAZZ BAND HM0321, HM0322
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band, or
orchestra course
Jazz Band is designed for the instrumental student interest-
ed in investigating the jazz genre. Students will acquire the
knowledge necessary for the study and performance of in-
troductory jazz literature. Students are instructed and as-
sessed in many areas of musicianship, including: improvisa-
tion, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, Ameri-
ca’s musical art form.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE HM0621, HM0622
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition and concurrent enrollment in a core
choir, band, or orchestra course
Jazz Ensemble is designed for the instrumental student in-
terested in investigating the jazz genre. Students will ac-
quire the knowledge necessary for the study and perfor-
mance of intermediate jazz literature. Students are instruct-
ed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, including:
improvisation, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz,
America’s musical art form.
JAZZ LAB HM0721, HM0722
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition and concurrent enrollment in a core
choir, band, or orchestra course
Jazz Lab is designed for the instrumental student interested
in investigating the jazz genre. Students will acquire the
knowledge necessary for the study and performance of ad-
vanced jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed
in many areas of musicianship, including: improvisation,
critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, America’s
musical art form.
JAZZ WORKSHOP HM0421, HM0422
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition and enrollment in a core instrumental
class
Jazz Workshop is designed for the student interested in in-
vestigating the instrumental jazz genre. Students will ac-
quire the knowledge necessary for the study and perfor-
mance of advanced jazz literature of the highest quality.
This course covers advanced improvisation, critical listen-
ing, and the pursuit of the many styles within the jazz genre.
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MEN’S CHOIR HM2621, HM2622
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): Open to male students, grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course investigates the realization of introductory/
intermediate choral music through vocal performance.
Standard male ensemble voicing is utilized: tenor and bass.
Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musi-
cianship, including: sight-singing, tone production, intona-
tion, rhythm, blending, musicality, and music theory. Men’s
Choir studies a variety of choral music including Broadway,
Jazz, Classical, and Pop.
MIXED CHOIR HM2021, HM2022
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course investigates the realization of intermediate cho-
ral music through vocal performance. Standard mixed en-
semble voicing is utilized: soprano, alto, tenor and bass.
Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musi-
cianship, including: sight-singing, tone production, intona-
tion, rhythm, blending, musicality, and music theory. Mixed
Choir studies a variety of intermediate choral music ranging
from Renaissance to contemporary styles.
MUSIC THEORY AP HM3051, HM3052
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Other Info: AP exam is required.
Music Theory investigates the what, how, and why of West-
ern Tonal Music. Students are instructed in the following
areas: sight-singing, aural recognition, visual analysis and
composition. This study not only reinforces performance
skills, but also develops students’ abilities as composers,
theoreticians and critics.
SYMPHONIC BAND HM0221, HM0222
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Concert Band or consent of the instructor
Other Info: Marching Band is a required component of this
course.
Symphonic Band investigates musicianship through instru-
mental performance. Students are instructed in the follow-
ing areas: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music
theory. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of
intermediate high school band literature.
Music
SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA HM1221, HM1222
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Concert Orchestra
Symphonic Orchestra studies intermediate level classical
music through instrumental performance. Standard instru-
mentation is utilized, including violin, viola, cello, string
bass, and piano/harp. Woodwind, brass, and percussion
students are sometimes added at various time of the year.
Students are instructed and assessed in many areas of musi-
cianship, including: tone, technique, rhythm, and music
theory.
TREBLE CHOIR HM2321, HM2322
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: Open to female students in grade 9
Prerequisite: None
This course investigates the realization of introductory cho-
ral music through vocal performance. Standard female en-
semble voicing is utilized: soprano and alto. Students are
instructed and assessed in many areas of musicianship, in-
cluding: sight-singing, tone production, intonation, rhythm,
blending, musicality, and music theory. Treble Choir stud-
ies a variety of choral music including Broadway, jazz,
classical, and pop.
VARSITY BAND HM0821, HM0822
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition
Other Info: Marching Band is a required component of this
course.
Varsity Band investigates musicianship through instrumen-
tal performance. Students are instructed in the following
areas: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music theo-
ry. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of
medium-advanced high school band literature.
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE HM2521, HM2522
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a core choir, band, or
orchestra course.
Vocal Jazz Ensemble is designed for the vocal student inter-
ested in investigating the jazz genre. Students will acquire
the knowledge necessary for the study and performance of
introductory jazz literature. Students are instructed and as-
sessed in many areas of musicianship, including: improvisa-
tion, critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, Ameri-
ca’s musical art form.
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VOCAL JAZZ LAB HM2721, HM2722
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition and concurrent enrollment in a core
choir, band, or orchestra class.
Vocal Jazz Lab is designed for the vocal student interested
in investigating the jazz genre. Students will acquire the
knowledge necessary for the study and performance of ad-
vanced jazz literature. Students are instructed and assessed
in many areas of musicianship, including: improvisation,
critical listening, and the many styles of jazz, America’s
musical art form.
VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP HM2821, HM2822
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition and concurrent enrollment in a core
choir, band, or orchestra class.
Vocal Jazz Workshop is designed for the vocal student in-
terested in investigating the jazz genre. Students will ac-
quire the knowledge necessary for the study and perfor-
mance of collegiate and professional jazz literature. Stu-
dents are instructed and assessed in many areas of musi-
cianship, including: improvisation, critical listening, and the
many styles of jazz, America’s musical art form.
WIND ENSEMBLE HM0521, HM0522
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition
Other Info: Marching Band is a required component of this
course.
Wind Ensemble investigates musicianship through instru-
mental performance. Students are instructed in the follow-
ing areas: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music
theory. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of
advanced high school and collegiate band literature.
WIND SYMPHONY HM0921, HM0922
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition
Other Info: Marching Band is a required component of this
course.
Wind Symphony investigates musicianship through instru-
mental performance. Students are instructed in the follow-
ing areas: tone production, technique, rhythm, and music
theory. These concepts are essential in the ongoing study of
advanced high school band literature.
Music
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Biology
Chemistry
Dynamic Earth
Physical Science
Chemistry
Dynamic Earth
Environmental Science
Physical Science
Physics
AP Options:
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
One-semester Science Elective Courses: Grades 11 and 12
Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology II
Astronomy
Forensics
Oceanography
AP
HONORS
STANDARD
Biology Honors
Integrated
Chemistry and
Biology I Honors
Dynamic Earth
Honors
Chemistry Honors
Integrated
Chemistry and
Biology II Honors
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BIOLOGY SS0121, SS0122
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Biology is the study of living things and their relationships
with the non-living world. The course focuses on topics in
cell biology, heredity, change-over-time and the relation-
ship of organisms to their environment. Through supple-
mental lab experiences, students will further explore the
subject matter through the application of the scientific
method and problem solving strategies.
Science
SCIENCE COURSE LIST Science Graduation Requirement: 2.0 credits
Subject Grades Prerequisites
Biology 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Biology Honors 9, 10, 11, 12 None
AP Biology 11, 12 2 years of lab science including Biology
Chemistry 10, 11, 12 Algebra I and Biology
Chemistry Honors 10, 11, 12 Algebra I and Biology
AP Chemistry 11, 12 Biology and Chemistry or ICB I and ICB II
Dynamic Earth Science 10, 11, 12 Biology
Dynamic Earth Science Honors 11, 12 Biology
Environmental Science 11, 12 2 years of lab science including Biology
AP Environmental Science 11, 12 2 years of lab science including Biology
Integrated Chemistry-Biology I Honors 9 Algebra I
Integrated Chemistry-Biology II Honors 10 ICB I Honors
Physical Science 10, 11, 12 Not open to students who have taken Chemistry
or Physics.
Physics 11, 12 2 years of lab science.
AP Physics 1 11, 12 2 years of lab science and Algebra II
AP Physics 2 12 2 years of lab science including AP Physics I
ELECTIVES These courses do not count as a Science graduation requirement.
Anatomy & Physiology I 11, 12 2 years of lab science
Anatomy & Physiology II 11,12 Anatomy & Physiology I
Astronomy 11, 12 2 years of lab science
Forensics 11, 12 2 years of lab science
Oceanography 11, 12 2 years of lab science
SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BIOLOGY HONORS SS0141, SS0142
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Biology Honors is the study of living things and their rela-
tionships with the non-living world. The course focuses on
topics in cell biology, heredity, change-over-time and the
relationship of organisms to their environment. Students will
develop and utilize scientific skills including; scientific in-
quiry, problem solving, critical thinking, and the scientific
habits of mind in studying biological processes. An honors
course seeks to have students work more independently to
make deep conceptual connections between concepts and
topics in the areas of molecular biology, bio-chemistry and
cell biology and other topic areas as well.
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Science
AP BIOLOGY SS0151, SS0152
Length/Credit: 1 year 1.5 periods / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2 years of lab science including Biology
Other Info: AP Exam is required
AP Biology is the advanced and in-depth study of living or-
ganisms. Connections are made between living things and
their environment and also an in-depth examination is made
of cellular processes, the molecular and bio-chemical princi-
ples of life and how living systems reproduce and change
over time. The subject matter is also explored through nu-
merous laboratory and field investigations that support and
expand on the curriculum.
CHEMISTRY SS2021, SS2022
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I and 1 year of lab science
Chemistry is the study of the structure and properties of mat-
ter and the interactions of matter and energy. Students inves-
tigate the structure of the atom with a goal towards under-
standing the physical and chemical properties of elements,
and chemical compounds and molecules. Chemical bonding,
reactions and energy transformations are additional topics
studied. Students will further explore chemistry concepts
through laboratory investigations that emphasize the applica-
tion of the scientific method and problem solving strategies.
CHEMISTRY HONORS SS2041, SS2042
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I and 1 year of lab science
Chemistry Honors is the study of the structure and properties
of matter and the interactions of matter and energy. Students
investigate the structure of the atom with a goal towards un-
derstanding the physical and chemical properties of ele-
ments, and chemical compounds and molecules. Chemical
bonding, reactions and energy transformations are additional
topics studied. Students will further explore chemistry con-
cepts through laboratory investigations that emphasize the
application of the scientific method and problem solving
strategies. An honors course seeks to have students work
more independently to make deep conceptual connections
between concepts and topics in the areas of atomic theory,
chemical reactions, thermodynamics, and other areas, as
well.
AP CHEMISTRY SS2051, SS2052
Length/Credit: 1 year 1.5 periods / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2 years of lab science including Chemistry
Other Info: AP Exam is required
AP Chemistry is the advanced study of the structure and
properties of matter equivalent to a college level course. Stu-
dents are provided with an in-depth examination of the
chemical and physical properties of matter, with supportive
and exploratory laboratory investigations.
DYNAMIC EARTH SCIENCE SS3321, SS3322
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Dynamic Earth Science is a laboratory-based course that
studies our planet, our universe and the processes that govern
them. Students apply biology, chemistry, physics and mathe-
matical concepts to learn about the changes in our universe
and specifically our planet. The course includes current pro-
cesses that affect society, such as geologic and weather relat-
ed hazards. Students will also learn about natural resources
society acquires from the earth.
DYNAMIC EARTH SCIENCE HONORS
SS3341, SS3342
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Dynamic Earth Science is a laboratory-based course that
studies our planet, our universe and the processes that govern
them. At the Honors level, students will develop and com-
plete laboratory investigations more independently by apply-
ing more biology, chemistry, physics and mathematical con-
cepts to learn about the changes in our universe and specifi-
cally our planet. The course includes current processes that
affect society, such as geologic and weather related hazards.
Students will also learn about natural resources society ac-
quires from the earth.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SS5021, SS5022
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Two years of lab science including Biology
This is a field based course that integrates concepts in biolo-
gy and earth science in order to study our local environment.
The course will focus on investigating biodiversity, habitats,
and environmental concerns due to human impact. The
course centers on challenging students to confront problems,
collect and analyze data, and develop solutions to real-world
problems. The course may include a component on restora-
tion and sustainability of habitats.
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SS5051, SS5052
Length/Credit: 1 year 1.5 periods / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Two years of lab science including Biology
Other Info: AP Exam is required
This is a field based course that integrates concepts in biolo-
gy and earth science in order to study our local environment.
The course will focus on investigating biodiversity, habitats,
and environmental concerns due to human impact. This
course challenges students to confront problems, collect and
analyze data, and develop solutions to real-world problems.
The course may include a component on restoration and sus-
tainability of habitats. Independent and advanced work is
required of the AP student who needs to utilize increased
abstract problem solving and inquiry skills to be successful.
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Science
INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY-BIOLOGY I HONORS
SS1141, SS1142 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Integrated Chemistry-Biology Honors is the introductory
science course in a two-year honors sequence which inte-
grates chemistry and biology. Students who take ICB I will
take ICB II the following year. The first year focuses on
chemistry, emphasizing the structure of matter, its properties
and its structure-function relationships. Students in this hon-
ors class will explore the structure of the atom at a more con-
ceptual level and a solid algebra foundation is required for
investigations into isotopes, balancing of equations, conver-
sions, and for an understanding of moles and molarity. This
first year course provides students with a pre-AP level of
chemistry in preparation for the molecular biology encoun-
tered in the second year honors ICB class. Labs provide stu-
dents with basic skills in scientific inquiry and problem solv-
ing.
INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY-BIOLOGY II HONORS
SS1241, SS1242 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Integrated Chemistry-
Biology I Honors
Honors Integrated Chemistry-Biology II is the second year of
a two year sequence. During the second year, students focus
on the study of living things and their relationships with the
non-living world. The chemistry concepts and applications
learned during the first year are now used to increase student
understanding of biological systems. This second year course
focuses on topics in cell biology, heredity, change-over-time
and the relationship between organisms and environment.
There is a strong emphasis on molecular biology and bio-
chemistry. Laboratory experiences provide students with
opportunities to explore the subject matter using the scien-
tific method and problem solving strategies. This sequence
helps students make conceptual connections, work inde-
pendently, and explore science through the lenses of molecu-
lar biology, bio-chemistry, and cell biology.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE SS4021, SS4022
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I recommended. Not open to students
who have taken Chemistry or Physics.
Physical Science is the study of foundational topics in chem-
istry and physics. Concepts in atomic structure and chemical
and physical properties of matter are examined along with
basic forces of nature, and concepts of energy and its rela-
tionship to matter. There is a strong emphasis in this course
on hands-on problem solving, scientific inquiry, and the
practical applications of the concepts examined.
PHYSICS SS4221, SS4222
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2 lab sciences. Geometry recommended.
Physics is the study of the laws and principles that govern
matter and energy. Students explore concepts in physics that
include: motion, forces, energy, waves, and other topics.
Student observe, interpret and analyze phenomena and data
from hands-on laboratory investigations that are intended to
lead to deeper conceptual connections about the nature of the
laws and principles that govern these topic areas.
AP PHYSICS 1 SS4351, SS4352
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2 years of lab sciences and Algebra II
Other Info: AP Exam is required
This algebra-based course covers content found in a typical
first semester college physics course and replaces what used
to be Honors Physics: Newtonian mechanics (including rota-
tional dynamics and angular momentum), work, energy, and
power; mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce
electric circuits. There will be emphasis on problem solving,
critical thinking and hands-on experimentation. All students
will take the AP Physics 1 exam in the spring in order to
receive AP credit. Students who choose to take this course as
Honors credit will not be required to take the AP Physics I
exam.
AP PHYSICS 2 SS4451, SS4452 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 12
Prerequisite: AP Physics 1
Other Info: AP Exam is required
This course builds on knowledge and skills gained in AP
Physics 1 by introducing new topics typically studied in a
second semester college physics course: fluid mechanics;
thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics; atomic
and nuclear physics. Emphasis is on inquiry and developing
a deep understanding of the content, as well as problem-
solving, critical thinking and hands-on experimentation. All
students will take the AP Physics 2 exam in the spring.
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I SS6123
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2 years of lab science
Anatomy and Physiology I is a broad survey of the major
systems of the human body. Students will use models, dia-
grams, computer programs, and other methods to learn
about human systems such as muscular, skeletal, digestive,
circulatory, nervous, etc. Students will learn to recognize all
major organs/structures associated with each system as well
as to understand the function of each and their relationship
to the function of the system and body as a whole.
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II SS6223
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology I
This course is a continuation of Anatomy & Physiology I.
Additional human systems are studied.
ASTRONOMY SS6323
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2 years of lab science
Astronomy is the study of celestial objects such as stars,
planets, moons, and galaxies. In this course we will explore
the current theories and evidence regarding the formation of
our universe. Student learning will also focus on the struc-
tures within our solar system as well as the processes that
shape them. The course culminates with a look at past, pre-
sent and future space exploration.
Science
FORENSICS SS6423
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2 years of lab science
Forensics is a lab-based science course that applies biologi-
cal, chemical and physical science principles, as well as
technological practices to collect and process evidence re-
lated to criminal and civil issues. Major concepts/themes
covered in the course are crime scene processing, finger-
printing and print lifting, trace evidence using microscopy,
physical evidence, biological evidence and the role of DNA
fingerprinting in the crime lab. Students will be required to
use prior knowledge and scientific reasoning to help deter-
mine causation and justification in open-ended scenarios.
Analysis of real life events will be incorporated into the
curriculum as appropriate.
OCEANOGRAPHY SS6523
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2 years of lab science
Oceanography is a one semester elective lab course that
explores the physical, chemical and biological processes
that operate in our oceans. Students learning will focus on
the structures and properties of the ocean and how the pro-
cesses of the oceans shape weather and climate. The course
culminates with a look at human impact.
SCIENCE ELECTIVES
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Global Issues
STANDARD
HONORS
AP
Electives
Psychology I, II (Grades 11, 12)
AP Psychology (Grades 11, 12)
Sociology (Grades 11, 12)
Criminal Justice (Grades 11, 12)
Global Issues
Honors
U.S. History
Honors
U.S. Govt. Honors
or
American Agenda
Honors
U.S. History
or
American Studies
U.S. Government
or
American Agenda
European
History
Global Issues
AP U.S.
History
AP U.S. Government
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP European
History
AP Human
Geography
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AMERICAN AGENDA GH2123, MB2123
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: This is a team-taught course. This
course fulfills the economics and government
graduation requirements.
This course is designed to investigate the connections be-
tween the American political and economic systems. Stu-
dents will identify political and economic issues and investi-
gate their solutions.
AMERICAN AGENDA HONORS GH2143, MB2143
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: This is a team-taught course. This
course fulfills the economics and government
graduation requirements.
This course is designed to investigate the connections be-
tween the American political and economic systems. Stu-
dents will evaluate a broad body of political and economic
issues, analyze and interpret documents, and develop ad-
vanced writing skills while investigating solutions to issues.
Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE LIST Graduation Requirements in Social Studies (2.5 credits) include: Global Issues, US History, Government
Subject Grades Prerequisites
American Agenda 12 None
American Agenda Honors 12 None
American Studies 11 Successful completion of English 9 & English
10
Global Issues 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Global Issues Honors 9, 10, 11, 12 None
AP Human Geography 9, 10, 11, 12 None
United States Government 12 None
United States Government Honors 12 None
AP United States Government 12 None
United States History 11, 12 None
United States History Honors 11, 12 None
AP United States History 11, 12 None
ELECTIVES
European History 10, 11, 12 None
AP European History 10, 11, 12 None
Criminal Justice 11,12 None
Psychology I 10, 11, 12 None
Psychology II 10, 11, 12 Psychology I
AP Psychology 11, 12 None
Sociology 11, 12 None
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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GLOBAL ISSUES GH0421, GH0422 Length/Credit 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Global Issues is designed to be the study of non-western cul-
tures in the 20th and 21st centuries focusing on the social, po-
litical, economic, and geographic developments. Students will
analyze and interpret original documents and other non-fiction
materials.
GLOBAL ISSUES HONORS GH0441, GH0442
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to be a study of non-western cultures in
the 20th and 21st centuries focusing on the social, political,
economic, and geographic developments. Students will inde-
pendently read, analyze, evaluate, assess, judge, compare and
contrast primary source original documents and other non-
fiction materials. They will also develop a methodology for
approaching free-response, document based and multiple-
choice questions.
AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY GH0451, GH0452
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
The AP Human Geography course provides students with a
learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college-
level introductory human geography courses. The five college
level goals enable students to: interpret maps and analyze geo-
spatial data; understand and explain implications of associa-
tions and networks among phenomena in places; recognize and
interpret relationships amon patterns and processes at different
scales of analysis; define regions and evaluation regionaliza-
tion processes; and characterize and analyze the changing in-
terconnections among places. They will also develop a meth-
odology for approaching the AP examination free-response and
multiple-choice questions.
PSYCHOLOGY I WS1123
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of
psychology. Students will take a scientific approach to study-
ing human behavior with specific emphasis on research meth-
ods used in the field, and explore the topics of personality,
mental illness, and therapy. The goal of this course is for stu-
dents to better understand the scientific basis of the field of
psychology, to explain the behavior of themselves and others,
and to enrich their social science skills.
AMERICAN STUDIES GH1321, HE2421
GH1322, HE2422
Length/Credit: 1 year-2 class periods / 1.0 English, 1.0 History
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 9 & English 10
American Studies is a co-taught two period course that com-
bines the two required courses in US History and English 11/
American Literature into one integrated course. Students
study and analyze primary and secondary source readings
and focus on the development of writing skills.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE GH0223 Length/Credit 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester credits for
CRJ101 at Elgin Community College.
After successfully completing this one semester, introductory
course, the students will have a demonstrable understanding
of the fundamentals of the American criminal justice system,
in both theory and practice. Topics studied include how so-
ciety defines crime, the balance between the rights of the
individual and the safety of society, the role of law enforce-
ment agencies in investigating and preventing crime, the pre-
trial and trial procedures in criminal cases, and the treatment
of persons convicted of criminal behavior. In addition to the
final exam, the culminating event in this course is an in-class
criminal trial
EUROPEAN HISTORY GH1521, GH1522
Length/Credit 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 10, 11,12
Prerequisite: None
European History is a course that examines people, events
and ideas from the Greco-Roman to the current
era. Throughout this course, students will study the Europe-
an world in detail and significant historical events in Europe-
an history in order to understand how past movements, revo-
lutions, individuals, and unique thinking have greatly con-
tributed to how our world is shaped today
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY GH1551, GH1552
Length/Credit 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: AP Exam is required
The AP United European History course is designed to be
comparable to a college introductory European History
course. This course will introduce students to cultural, eco-
nomic, and political developments from the 15th century to
the present day that played a fundamental role in the shaping
of the European world. The students will develop an under-
standing of European historical themes, analyze and interpret
documents, and develop advanced writing skills. They will
also develop a methodology for approaching the AP exami-
nation free-response, document based and multiple choice
questions.
Social Studies
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PSYCHOLOGY II WS1223
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Completion of Psychology I with a “C” or higher
recommended.
This course is a continuation of Psychology I, in which stu-
dents will further explore issues in the field of psychology.
Students will be exposed to topics that include the brain,
cognition, development, and social psychology. The goal of
this course is for students to continue to understand the sci-
entific basis of the field of psychology, to explain the behav-
ior of themselves and others, and to enrich their social sci-
ence skills.
AP PSYCHOLOGY WS1351, WS1352
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Recommendation: Academic average of “C” or higher.
Other Info: Summer reading assignment is required.
AP Exam is required.
This course is intended to provide students with an enriched,
rigorous opportunity to explore the field of psychology at the
introductory college level. Students will explore the scien-
tific study of behavior and mental processes of individuals at
a more advanced level than the introductory psychology
courses. Students will also acquire and utilize the critical
thinking skills that are required in the field.
SOCIOLOGY WS0123
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students the opportunity to explore hu-
man behavior as a science. Basic concepts and tools neces-
sary for understanding human social behavior in a complex
world will be used to establish a sociological perspective.
Students will study the organization of society, cultural com-
parisons, social problems, and the effects of various groups
in society, including but not limited to socialization, devi-
ance, and family dynamics. Students should gain a better
understanding of themselves and their place in the social
world. Introduction to Sociology is intended to prepare stu-
dents for Social Science courses at the college level.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT GH2023
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to analyze the study of general topics
and concepts involved in American government and politics.
Students focus on the federal, state, and local government
systems and interpret the United States and Illinois Constitu-
tions.
Social Studies
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT HONORS
GH2043 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to analyze the study of general topics
and concepts involved in American government and politics.
Students will develop an analytical perspective on the federal,
state, and local governments and politics, including a study of
general concepts used to interpret government and politics, as
well as the analysis of specific examples, i.e., the United States
and Illinois Constitutions.
AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT GH2053
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: AP exam is required.
The AP United States Government course is designed to be
comparable to a college introductory U.S. Government course.
Students develop an analytical perspective on the federal, state,
and local governments and politics, including a study of general
concepts used to interpret government and politics, as well as
the analysis of specific examples, i.e., the United States and
Illinois Constitutions.
UNITED STATES HISTORY GH1221, GH1222
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is a study of US history from colonization to the
present, focusing on social, political, economic, and geographic
developments of the United States. Students will analyze and
interpret original documents and other non-fiction materials.
UNITED STATES HISTORY HONORS
GH1241, GH1242 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is a study of US history from colonization to the
present, focusing on social, political, economic, and geographic
developments of the United States. The class will include in-
depth and accelerated work, emphasizing the interpretation of
trends and movements by analyzing and interpreting original
and secondary documents and readings.
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY GH1251, GH1252 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other Info: Summer reading is required.
AP Exam is required.
The AP United States History course is designed to be compa-
rable to a freshman level college survey course. Students will
master a broad body of historical knowledge, analyze and inter-
pret documents, and develop advanced historical writing skills. They will also develop a methodology for approaching the AP
examination free-response, document based and multiple
choice questions.
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Autos III:
Advanced Auto Service
Autos I: Introduction to
Auto Maintenance
Autos II:
Auto Systems & Services Power Equipment
Technology
Residential
Maintenance
Woods III:
Furniture Making and
Construction
Woods III:
Millwork, Cabinetry and
Construction
Woods II:
Advanced Joinery and
Construction
Woods I: Woodworking
Processes & Procedures
Engineering
CAD
PLTW:
Introduction to
Engineering Design
Product
Design
and
Engineering
PLTW:POE
Principles
of
Engineering
PLTW:CEA
Civil
Engineering
and
Architecture
PLTW:CIM
Computer
Integrated
Manufacturing
PLTW:AE
Aerospace
Engineering
PLTW:DE
Digital
Electronics
PLTW:EDD
Engineering Design and Development
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Technology and Engineering
TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING COURSE LIST All Elective Courses
Subject Grades Prerequisites
Autos I : Introduction to Auto Maintenance 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Autos II : Auto Systems and Services 10, 11, 12 Autos I
Autos III: Advanced Auto Service 11, 12 Autos I & II
Engineering CAD 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Power Equipment Technology 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Product Design Engineering 10, 11, 12 Engineering CAD
Project Lead the Way: IED
Introduction to Engineering Design 9, 10, 11, 12 Completion of Algebra I is strongly recommended
Project Lead the Way: POE
Principles of Engineering 10, 11, 12 Completion of Algebra I is strongly recommended
Project Lead the Way: CEA
Civil Engineering and Architecture 10, 11, 12
Engineering CAD or PLTW: Introduction to
Engineering Design
Project Lead the Way: CIM
Computer Integrated Manufacturing 10, 11, 12
Engineering CAD, PLTW: Introduction to
Engineering Design or PLTW: Principles of Engineering
Project Lead the Way: AE
Aerospace Engineering 10, 11, 12
Engineering CAD, PLTW: Introduction to
Engineering Design or PLTW: Principles of Engineering
Project Lead the Way: DE
Digital Electronics 10, 11, 12
Engineering CAD, PLTW: Introduction to
Engineering Design or PLTW: Principles of Engineering
Project Lead the Way:
Engineering Design and Development 12
Engineering CAD or PLTW: Introduction to
Engineering Design and an additional PLTW course
Residential Maintenance 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Woods I: Woodworking Processes & Procedures 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Woods II: Advanced Joinery and Construction 10, 11, 12 Woods I
Woods III: Furniture Building and Construction 11, 12 Woods II
Woods III: Millwork, Cabinetry, and Construction 11, 12 Woods II
Note: Students may enroll in PLTW courses in either school. Bus service is provided for students who select a
course outside of their home school.
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ENGINEERING CAD ST1021, ST1022
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of college
credit for CAD108 at Elgin Community College.
This course will introduce students to problem solving skills
used to generate technical drawing for collaborative design
ideas. The scope of this course will introduce the study of
engineering, architectural, and product design through the
development of communication skills using drafting and
Computer-Aided-Design. Students will create models using a
3D prototyping printer and other equipment. This course is
articulated with Elgin Community College.
POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ST2623
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other info: Students may acquire 4 semester hours of
college credit for AUT100 at Elgin Community
College
This introductory course engages students with the internal
combustion engine, including theory, construction, opera-
tion, service and customer service. Students learn the neces-
sary concepts of safety, tool usage, and shop procedures.
PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING
ST1241, ST1242
Length/Credit: 1 year 1.5 periods / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Engineering Drafting or instructor approval
Other Info: Honors grade weight
This course will provide students with a greater adaptability
and initiative to the elements of product development and
design as a career field. Students’ designs are founded on a
problem-solving model through which students perform
product and mechanical designs using Computer-Aided-
Design and 3D rapid prototyping technologies. With focus
on mechanical, lighting, and generating end products, this
course will develop a working knowledge of product design
and development. Students will utilize problem solving and
critical thinking skills through practices including marketing,
finance, ergonomics, and prototyping. Students are provided
individual and collaborative design challenges while working
with local businesses.
AUTOS I: INTRODUCTION TO AUTO
MAINTENANCE ST2323
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of
college credit for AUT152 at Elgin Community
College upon completion of Autos I and Autos II.
This entry level automotive technology course introduces
students to the automobile and its systems. Students learn
and practice common preventative maintenance skills and
repair techniques. Students will gain a foundational level of
understanding which can be applied to their future as a car
owner or to a potential career in the automotive industry.
Safety and professionalism are continually reinforced.
AUTOS II: SYSTEMS AND SERVICES ST2421, ST2422 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Autos I
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of
college credit for AUT152 at Elgin Community
College upon completion of Autos I and Autos II.
This second level automotive technology course builds upon
the skills learned in Autos I and engages students in the oper-
ation of automotive systems, common failures of the sys-
tems, and diagnosis and repair procedures.
AUTOS III: ADVANCED AUTO SERVICE
ST2721, ST2722 Length/Credit: 1 year—2 period class / 2.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Autos I & II
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply
what they have learned in Autos I and II to real world situa-
tions. This course operates like a commercial automotive
repair facility which allows students to gain a greater appre-
ciation for automotive projects such as suspension and steer-
ing service, refrigeration systems, and starting and charging
systems. Further system study is emphasized in the area of
drive train and computer controls. Students are prepared for
entry level automotive employment and/or post-secondary
education upon conclusion.
Technology and Engineering
TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE ST3023
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course provides an introduction to basic maintenance
processes and practices frequently encountered in the home.
Topics will include zoning, permits, finance, and liability
issues as related to home ownership. Students will develop a
working knowledge of carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and
plumbing systems. Students will learn how to perform dry-
wall repairs and design, fabricate, and install ceramic tile.
WOODS I:
WOODWORKING PROCESSES & PROCEDURES
ST4121, ST4122 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This entry-level woodworking and construction course intro-
duces students to hand and power tools used to complete a
variety of processes. Students will plan projects, select mate-
rials, and utilize safe practice. Students will also participate
in team design, manufacturing, and project assembly.
WOODS II:
ADVANCED JOINERY AND CONSTRUCTION
ST5221, ST5222 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Woods I
This second-level woodworking and construction course
builds on the skills developed in Woods I: Woodworking
Processes and Construction, with an emphasis on advanced
joinery applications and further development and refinement
of modern construction processes. Students will make use of
technical reading and writing to fabricate, manufacture, and
assemble individual and group projects.
Technology and Engineering
WOODS III:
FURNITURE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION ST5321, ST5322
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Woods II
This woodworking and construction course will develop
students’ knowledge in furniture building and construction
skills. Design, collaboration, and communication are funda-
mentals that will be developed and refined during this year-
long course. This course can be taken more than once.
WOODS III:
MILLWORK, CABINETRY, AND CONSTRUCTION ST5421, ST5422
Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Woods II
This woodworking and construction course builds upon pre-
viously acquired knowledge and skills for students to create
complex millwork, cabinetry, and construction. Innovative
exploration of concepts, processes, and materials is the fun-
damental premise of study in this program. Students are en-
couraged to explore diverse, interdisciplinary approaches to
creatively problem solve and implement possible solutions.
This course can be taken more than once.
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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: IED
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
ST7021, ST7022 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Recommendation: Algebra I is strongly recommended.
This course’s major focus is the design process and its appli-
cation. Through hands-on projects, students apply engineer-
ing concepts and communicate their work. Students use in-
dustry standard 3D modeling software to help them design
solutions to solve proposed problems, document their work,
and communicate their solutions to peers and members of
the professional community.
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: POE
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING
ST7121, ST7122 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Recommendation: Algebra I and PLTW: Introduction to
Engineering Design are strongly recommended.
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of
college credit for ECS117 at Elgin Community
College upon completion of PLTW: POE and
PLTW:CEA
This course exposes students to major concepts they will
encounter in a post-secondary engineering course of study.
Topics include mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and
kinematics. Students will develop problem-solving skills and
apply their knowledge of research and design to create solu-
tions to various challenges. Students will document and
communicate their solutions to a variety of audiences. This
course is articulated with Elgin Community College (must
also take PLTW: CEA).
Technology and Engineering
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: CEA
CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN ST7221, ST7222
Length/Credit: 1 year-1 period class / 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Engineering CAD or PLTW: Introduction to
Engineering Design
Other info: Students may acquire 3 semester hours of
college credit for ECS117 at Elgin Community
College upon completion of PLTW: POE and
PLTW:CEA
This course exposes students to various aspects of civil engi-
neering and architecture. Students will apply their knowledge
to the design and development of residential and commercial
properties and structures. In addition, students use 3D design
software to design and document solutions for major course
projects. Students collaboratively communicate and present
solutions to their peers and members of a professional com-
munity of engineers and architects. This course is articulated
with Elgin Community College (must also take PLTW: POE).
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: CIM
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
ST7421, ST7422 Length/Credit: 1 year/ 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Engineering CAD, PLTW: Introduction to
Engineering Design or PLTW: Principles of
Engineering.
This course provides the necessary skills for success in a 21st
century manufacturing setting. Students will demonstrate the
initiative to build a manufacturing process using robotics and
automations, computer modeling, manufacturing equipment,
and flexible manufacturing systems. Students will collaborate
and present manufacturing solutions.
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) prepares students to be innovative and productive leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics (STEM) and to make meaningful, pioneering contributions to our world. PLTW partners with middle schools
and high schools to provide a rigorous, relevant STEM education. Through an engaging, hands-on curriculum, PLTW encour-
ages the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creative and innovative reasoning, and a love of learning. The
PLTW middle and high school STEM education programs give students a brighter future by providing them with a foundation
and proven path to college and career success in STEM-related fields. STEM education is at the heart of today’s high-tech, high
-skill global economy. PLTW sparks the ingenuity, creativity, and innovation within all of our students.
Source: http://www.pltw.org/about-us/who-we-are
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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: AE
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
ST7521, ST7522 Length/Credit: 1 year/ 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Engineering CAD, PLTW: Introduction to
Engineering Design or PLTW: Principles of
Engineering.
This course explores the evolution of flight, navigation and
control, flight fundamentals, aerospace materials, propulsion,
space travel, and orbital mechanics. In addition, this course
presents alternative applications for aerospace engineering
concepts. Students analyze, design, and build aerospace sys-
tems. They apply knowledge gained throughout the course in
a final presentation about the future of the industry and their
professional goals.
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: DE
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
ST7721, ST7722
Length/Credit: 1 year/ 1.0
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Engineering CAD, PLTW: Introduction to
Engineering Design or PLTW: Principles of
Engineering.
This course is the foundation of all modern electronic devic-
es such as mobile phones, MP3 players, laptop computers,
digital cameras and high-definition televisions. Students are
introduced to the process of combinational and sequential
logic design, engineering standards and technical documen-
tation.
Technology and Engineering
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: EDD
ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
ST7321, ST7322
Length/Credit: 1 year/ 1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Engineering CAD or PLTW: Introduction to
Engineering Design
In this course, students work in teams to design and develop
an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem
by applying the engineering design process. Students per-
form research to choose, validate, and justify a technical
problem. After carefully defining the problem, teams de-
sign, build, and test their solutions while working closely
with industry professionals who provide mentoring opportu-
nities. Finally, student teams present and defend their origi-
nal solution to an outside panel.
Note: Students may enroll in PLTW courses in either school. Bus service is provided for students who select a course outside
of their home school.
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Early High School Sequencing: Grades 9 & 10
Wellness Electives - count as elective credit.
Athletic
Training
Health
Occupations I
Health
Occupations II
Late High School Sequencing: Grades 11 & 12
PE III:
Aquatics &
Adventure Education
PE IV:
Individual Sports &
Rhythmic Activities
PE V:
Team Sports &
Fitness
Students may take PE III, IV, & V in any order.
Students will repeat one of these courses during their senior year.
Alternative Program by Application
Physical Education Leaders I & II
PE I
Health
Driver Ed
or
PE II-2
PE II
Complete all courses within grades 9 & 10. Must complete PE I before PE II.
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Wellness
ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
WH1321, WH1322 Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This is a modified Physical Education class for students that
are unable to participate in the regular Physical Education
classes due to a disability. The program is designed to ac-
commodate each student’s needs as he/she participates in
lifetime leisure and fitness activities.
ATHLETIC TRAINING WH5023
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course will provide students with a basic knowledge of
the science and skills of athletic training and sports medicine.
Through classroom and laboratory activities the course will
cover the basic medical skills needed for the prevention,
care, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.
WELLNESS COURSE LIST Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Credits, including .5 Health and .5 Driver Education
Subject Grades Prerequisites
Adapted Physical Education 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Driver Education 9, 10, 11, 12 Age restrictions by the Secretary of State
Health 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Physical Education I 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Physical Education II 9, 10, 11, 12 Physical Education I
Physical Education II-2 10 Physical Education I
Physical Education III 11, 12 Physical Education II
Physical Education IV 11, 12 Physical Education II
Physical Education V 11, 12 Physical Education II
Physical Education Student Leaders I 11
15 years of age, selection of Wellness Staff following
completion of application form, successful completion
of aquatic assessments during Physical Education II
Physical Education Student Leaders II 12
Completion of Physical Education Leaders I with a
grade of “B” or higher including successful completion
of all American Red Cross certifications
ELECTIVES
The following electives do not count toward the Physical Education graduation requirement.
Athletic Training 10, 11, 12 None
Health Occupations I 11, 12 Application process including teacher recommendations
and selection from the Wellness Department.
Health Occupations II 11, 12
Health Occupations I with a grade of “C” or better in-
cluding successful completion of American Red Cross
certifications.
WELLNESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DRIVER EDUCATION WH3021, WH3022
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Age restrictions by the Secretary of State
WH3021– for grades 10-12 age 16 by February 1
WH3022– for grades 9-12, must be a minimum of
age 15 by the first day of the second semester.
Other Info: Students who hold a current Illinois permit or
Driver’s License can take the Driver Education
course during summer school.
This course is an integrated, four-phase Driver Education
program that includes instruction and practice in the class-
room, simulation lab experiences, range lessons and behind
the wheel lessons. Students will demonstrate knowledge of
state driving laws along with safe, responsible driving skills
in various driving environments. Students will complete up
to six hours of driving outside of the school day.
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Wellness
HEALTH WH2023, WH2022
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course will assist the student in developing life man-
agement skills from adolescence through adulthood.
Through classroom activities, students will learn the skills,
knowledge and practices needed to make informed choices
regarding their personal wellness.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS I WH6121
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12 (10th grade by application only)
Prerequisite: Application process including teacher
recommendations and selection from the
Wellness Department.
This course provides students with an introduction to the
medical professions focusing on educating students about
the plethora of careers in health care. In addition, students
research current legal and ethical dilemmas within the field
and build a foundation of anatomy and physiology
knowledge. Upon successful completion of the CPR unit,
students become certified as Red Cross Professional Rescu-
ers.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS II WH6122
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 2 class periods/1.0
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Health Occupations I with a grade of “C” or
better including successful completion of
American Red Cross certifications. Limited
space is available—students earning a “B” or
better will be given priority.
This course is the second half of the health occupations
sequence. Students spend two days per week for eleven
weeks of the semester shadowing medical professionals in a
variety of settings. Classroom time is spent analyzing as-
pects of careers in health care, demonstrating practical
skills, conducting written or verbal discussion, and working
cooperatively with others on case studies. Additional time is
spent continuing to build the foundation of anatomy and
physiology of the body with a focus on disease and injury.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION I WH0123
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course focuses on basic fitness concepts and their rela-
tionship to personal lifetime fitness activities. Through
physical activities (including aquatics), classroom lessons,
and teambuilding initiatives, students will enhance their
understanding of fitness foundations and performance train-
ing skills while completing a self-assessment on their level
of personal fitness.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION II WH0221, WH0222
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physical Education I
This course is a continuation of Physical Education I with
more emphasis on basic water safety, advanced movement
skills, fitness and conditioning, and self-assessment.
Through physical activities, classroom lessons and team-
building initiatives, students will be applying their
knowledge in authentic wellness-enhancing activities.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION II-2 WH2223
Length/Credit: 1 semester/ 0.5
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: Physical Education I
Other Info: This course is designed for students who do not
enroll in Driver Education in D303 and must
enroll for a second semester of Physical Educa-
tion their sophomore year.
This course is a continuation of Physical Education II with
an emphasis on lifetime, fitness, and recreational activities.
Through physical activities, classroom lessons, teambuild-
ing initiatives, and self-assessment students will be applying
their understanding of fitness knowledge and strategies to
activities which focus on lifelong wellness. This course
must be taken in the same year as PE II.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION III WH0323
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physical Education II
This course is a continuation of Physical Education II with
the focus being on adventure education, aquatics, and ad-
vanced health-related topics. Physical activities may in-
clude aqua adventure, survival skills, teambuilding, roller-
blading, water games and fitness. Within this course stu-
dents will participate in classroom and laboratory activities
to self-assess and develop personal fitness knowledge and
skills.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION IV WH0423
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physical Education II
This course is a continuation of Physical Education II with
the focus being on individual sports, rhythmic activities and
advanced health related topics. Physical activities may in-
clude aerobics, dance (hip-hop, ballroom, line, and social),
juggling, tumbling, badminton, track and field, golf, self-
defense and fitness. Within this course students will partici-
pate in classroom and laboratory activities to self-assess and
develop personal fitness knowledge and skills.
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Wellness
PHYSICAL EDUCATION V WH0523
Length/Credit: 1 semester / 0.5
Grade(s): 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physical Education II
This course is a continuation of Physical Education II with
the focus being on team sports and fitness. Physical activi-
ties may include fitness and conditioning, cardiovascular
activities, plyometrics, cross training, lacrosse, ultimate
Frisbee, floor hockey, flickerball, eclipse ball and others.
Within this course students will participate in classroom and
laboratory activities to self-assess and develop personal
fitness knowledge and skills.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENT LEADERS I
WH1121, WH1122 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: 15 years of age, selection of Wellness Staff follow-
ing completion of application form, successful
completion of aquatic assessments during Physi-
cal Education II
Other Info: This is the first year of a 2 year
commitment.
This course helps to nurture the qualities of leadership, re-
sponsibility, cooperation, initiative, self-confidence, com-
munication, and self-discipline. Through this yearlong
course, students will develop the knowledge and skills to
assist effectively in a physical education class. This will
include the completion of American Red Cross certification
in Life Guarding (including First Aid) and Professional
CPR (including AED).
PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENT LEADERS II
WH1221, WH1222 Length/Credit: 1 year / 1.0
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Must maintain an “A” or “B” in PE Leaders I,
complete all American Red Cross certification,
and meet all standards and benchmarks.
This course provides the opportunity for the students to
extend, refine and apply the skills and knowledge acquired
in the Physical Education Student Leaders I course. In their
role as assistants in a Physical Education class, students will
lead and organize group activities, serve as a lifeguards, and
aid in various aspects of the physical education class. Stu-
dents will be expected to meet the standards and bench-
marks established by the Wellness Department to remain in
the program during their senior year.
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FULL PERIOD FORMAL STUDY HALL
Credit: None
Quiet, formal study environment.
FRESHMAN FORMAL STUDY/LUNCH
Credit: None
A combination of 1/2 period lunch with 1/2 period quiet, formal study environment.
SOPHOMORE FORMAL STUDY/LUNCH
Credit: None
A combination of 1/2 period lunch with 1/2 period quiet, formal study environment.
JUNIOR/SENIOR FORMAL STUDY/LUNCH
Credit: None
A combination of 1/2 period lunch with 1/2 period quiet, formal study environment.
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FOX VALLEY CAREER CENTER
Fox Valley Career Center (FVCC) serves as an extension of St. Charles High Schools for vocational training programs. The
classes at FVCC provide skills for those directly entering a variety of occupations, as well as for students wishing to continue
their education at community colleges, technical schools and four-year colleges/universities to further their professional and
technical training. Junior and Senior students may enroll in career classes earning 2.5 credits per year toward their high school
diploma. Classes meet two periods daily, except for the Cosmetology program which meets longer and students earn 3 credits.
Several FVCC programs offer internship and apprenticeship opportunities for advanced level students. If you need additional
information, please ask your counselor or contact FVCC office at 630-365-5113. For more detailed descriptions of courses
please visit www.foxvalleycc.org.
Classes offered through FVCC:
Automotive Technology I &II *
Computer Technology (PC Maintenance/Repair & Networking,
Web Development, and Game Programming Technologies) *
Cosmetology I & II
Cosmetology-Barbering
Cosmetology-Esthetics
Early Childhood I & II *
Electrician I & II
Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT)
Facilities Management
Fire Science I & II
Graphic Communication I & II
Health Occupations-Basic Nurse Assistant Training (BNAT) *
Health Occupation-Exploring Medical Careers (EMC)
Horticulture I & II
Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice
PLTW 1-Principles of Biomedical Sciences
PLTW 2-Human Body Systems
Powersports & Equipment Technology
Welding I &II *
*These courses may be eligible for Elgin Community College credits.
See the Elgin Community College web at www.elgin.edu/highschool
Elgin Community College
Early College Credit Programs
Earn college credits, certificates, and high school credits simultaneously in over 20 career and technical (Tech Prep) programs.
All programs and courses lead to associate degrees and beyond. Seniors and some juniors can participate.
Dual Credit—Attend ECC as part of your school day and take courses for certificates and degrees!
Program Choices:
See the Elgin Community College web at www.elgin.edu/highschool Options for High School Students for a complete list of
degrees, courses, and requirements. Programs and courses may change to accommodate college scheduling. Most courses meet
in the afternoon, some may have evening courses. See the web for more information.
How to Enroll
1. Talk to your school counselor. Application and enrollment is completed through your guidance office.
2. The high school approves enrollment of students. Enrollment is limited by seats available to each school.
3. The high school pays tuition and may pay for textbooks.
4. Students pay for required supplies and fees.
Middle College
Japanese and Chinese courses are also offered to high-achieving juniors and seniors.
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