Department Web Sites
Mr.
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Course Descriptions:
900 DRIVER EDUCATION
(Classroom) (9 weeks course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to grades 9-10.
All sophomore students 15 years of age or older may take this
course. Ninth graders who will be 15 before September 1
may take the course in 9th grade. Open only to those
eligible students who have passed eight ( 8) courses in their past
two semesters may enroll.
CONTENT: The Rules of the Road booklet, put out by the
Office of Secretary of State, and the regular text will be
used. Both will guide the students to gain the necessary
knowledge to obtain an Illinois driving permit. Driving
maneuvers will be discussed. Map work will also be
included.
900 DRIVER EDUCATION (Behind the
Wheel) (9 weeks course)
PREREQUISITE: Classroom Driver Education. Open to
grades 9-10-11-12. For students who have passed 8 courses
within their previous two (2) semesters.
CONTENT: Fundamentals learned in the classroom will be put
into practice. Both in town and highway driving will be
included in the practice driving. Drive behind the wheel 6
hours.
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Mr. DeBaillie
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Course Descriptions:
951 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I (B.E. 310 First
semester - Semester course)
PREREQUISITE: None.
CONTENT: Students will develop vital skills working
with computers to solve "real world" problems. Students will
use MS Office programs and PC computers to create word processing
documents, spreadsheets, Power Point slideshows, and desktop
publishing artifacts. Students will also gain a working
knowledge of the use of different graphic packages, digital
scanners, and digital cameras.
953 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II (B.E. 310 second semester -
Semester course)
PREREQUISITE: Computer Applications I. Open to
grades 10-11- 12.
CONTENT: Students will develop skills working with
computers in the areas of webpage design, digital photo editing,
and digital movies and slideshows. This is a class for the
student who wishes to use technology to make assignments more
creative and imaginative. This class is designed for students
who might wish to pursue a career in graphic communications.
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Department Web Sites
Ms. Dellitt
Mrs.
Orman
Mrs. Schaechter
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Course Descriptions:
4 years of English are required for graduation. (Two
(2) years of Journalism completed successfully could be used to
waive one (1) year of English; however, it is recommended that
college bound students still take four (4) years of English.)
Requirements are:
English I (515) or General English I (500). General English I
is by placement only (grade 9).
English II (517) or General English II (502). General English
II is by placement only (grade 10).
English III (519) or General English III (504). General
English III is by placement only (grade 11).
English IV (520), General English IV (506), or Honors English IV
(521). General English IV is by placement only (grade
12).
Placement in the General English program vs the regular English
program is based upon the following criteria:
1. Prior performance in language
arts
2. Recommendation of guidance counselor
3. Approval of English department
500 GENERAL ENGLISH I (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: Permission of department or
counselor. Open to grade 9.
CONTENT: This course is designed for freshmen students having
difficulties with reading and language arts. When
possible, individual attention is given to individual
difficulties. Performance in various speaking
situations will be addressed with informative speeches being a part
of the course.
502 GENERAL ENGLISH II
(Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Permission of department or
counselor. Open to grade 10.
CONTENT: This is a course at the sophomore level which is a
continuation of General English I. Reading, language skills,
and speech are included as part of the course. The course
content for each student is determined by the individual needs of
the student. Performance in various speaking
situations will be addressed with informative and persuasive
speeches being a part of the course.
504 GENERAL ENGLISH
III (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Permission of department or
counselor. Open to grade 11.
CONTENT: This course is offered to selected students for whom
it fulfills the third year English requirement. Reading,
language skills, writing skills, and discussion are
covered. Written and oral communication skills in the
work place are a major focus. Performance in
various speaking situations will be addressed with informative and
persuasive speeches being a part of the course.
506 GENERAL ENGLISH
IV (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Permission of department or
counselor. Open to grade 12.
CONTENT: This course offers a fourth year English credit to
selected students. Reading, grammar, spelling, vocabulary
punctuation, practical writing and discussion skills are
included. Performance in various speaking situations
will be addressed with informative and persuasive speeches being a
part of the course.
515 ENGLISH I (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to grade 9.
CONTENT: The fundamentals of research will be practiced and
students will be introduced to the various literary genres of the
short story, poetry, drama, and the novel. Writing will be
stressed through journal writing and creating a writing
portfolio.
517 ENGLISH II
(Year Course)
PREREQUISITE: English I or permission of counselor or
instructor. Open to grade 10.
CONTENT: The areas of drama, the novel, mass media (
newspaper), the essay, poetry and the fundamentals of research are
covered. General writing skills, grammar fundamentals,
outlining, and paragraphing are emphasized in descriptive,
narrative, and expository writing units. Students
will be exposed to various internet web sites to enhance the
learning experience. Performance in various speaking
situations will be addressed with informative and persuasive
speeches being a part of the course.
519 ENGLISH III (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: English I and II or permission of counselor or
instructor. Open to grade 11.
CONTENT: Selected American poetry, short stories,
essays, dramas, novels by writers from the 17th century well into
the 20th century will be presented chronologically.
Background for each historical period will be included as well as
historical events, universal ideas, and life of the authors will be
emphasized. Literary characteristics, terms, and techniques
will be included as well. Library skills will be reviewed for
several research projects including a paper.
Cooperative learning and other activities will reinforce reading,
writing, listening, and speaking skills. Performance in
various speaking situations will be addressed.
520 ENGLISH IV (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: English I - English III.
CONTENT: Students will read and view various literary genres
such as short stories, poetry, dramas, and novels. Life
writing will be the focus of writing assignments.
521 HONORS ENGLISH IV
(Year course)
PREREQUISITE: English I - English III; a cumulative English
grade point of B+, or consent of the instructor. This option
requires serious consideration by the student as the work load is
very demanding.
CONTENT: This course focuses on British history and
literature. Students will be expected to read and analyze
selected works of various authors. Research methods,
vocabulary, theme papers, and intensive reading are added areas of
concentration.
525 JOURNALISM AND PUBLICATIONS PRODUCTION
(Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Complete application and permission of
department or counselor.
Open to grades 10-11-12.
CONTENT: The teaching of journalistic techniques of writing
and photography, as well as the presentation of those elements in
desktop publishing will be the focus of this course. The
students in this course will be responsible for the leadership and
much of the production of the school newspaper,
yearbook,
and literary
magazine, and video yearbook. The course is
deadline oriented. Successful completion of two years of this
course can count as one year of English study. College-bound
students are strongly encouraged to take this course as an elective
and still take English IV or Honors English IV.
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Course Descriptions:
ART
755 BASIC ART I (Semester course
OR Year course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to grades 9-10-11-12.
CONTENT: Students will be introduced to the basic elements of
Art through a variety of classroom projects.
756 BASIC ART II (Semester course OR
Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Basic Art I.
CONTENT: Students will review elements of Art I and
expand into other areas.
757 BASIC ART III (Semester course
OR Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Basic Art I and II. Open to
grades11-12.
CONTENT: Students will create advanced design in two (2) and
three (3) dimensional projects. Students will also work with
a variety of medias in drawing and painting.
760 INDEPENDENT STUDY OF ART I
(semester course)
PREREQUISITE: At least two Basic Art courses and written
permission of the instructor. No student may take more than
one independent art course per grading period in addition to
another art class. Open to grades 11-12.
CONTENT: Students will establish their own goals and
work independently in cooperation with the instructor.
MUSIC
A student may enroll in both band and chorus and receive half
credit for each.
840 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (BAND) (Semester
course)
PREREQUISITE: Continous prior enrollment in the appropriate
band program and/or consent of the instructor. An
audition may be required in rare instances.
CONTENT: The curriculum is designed to help students gain a
historical, theoretical, and cultural understanding of music.
Additional instruction is aimed at developing the performance
skills and technical proficiency of each student.
860 MUSIC THEORY (Semester course)
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor. Open to grades
11-12.
CONTENT: Music theory class meets on an individual basis
during school or after school when the student is available.
Principles, applications, and the construction of chords is the
basis of the Music Theory course.
870 VOCAL MUSIC (CONCERT CHOIR) (Semester
Course)
PREREQUISITE: Continous prior enrollment in the appropriate
choir program and/or consent of the instructor. An audition
will be required for those students who have not been enrolled in
the Erie Unit #1 choral program duringthe previous year. This
audition must be completed PRIOR to registration.
CONTENT: The curriculium is designed to help students
gain a historical, theoretical, and cultural understanding of
choral music from a variety of periods and
styles. Additional instruction is aimed at developing
the performance skills and vocal proficiency of each
student.
ATTENDANCE: Concert Choir is a unique situation because
it is a curricular offering, but concerts are often held outside
the school day. These concerts are the equivilant of homework
for other courses. Students are REQUIRED to attend all
rehearsals and concerts scheduled for the choir. Any request
for an excused absence from an event scheduled outside the school
day must be presented in advance, in writing, signed by their
parent or guardian.
880 HUMANITIES I (9 week
course) REQUIRED
PREREQUISITE: None. This is a required course offered
during the 9 weeks immediately before or after Page to
Podium. REQUIRED CLASS FOR FRESHMEN.
CONTENT: The students will explore the development of art,
music, drama and dance during the
quarter. Art): Ancient Roman, Greek, Egyptian;
Gothic/Medieval; Renaissance; Baroque periods.
(Music): Pre-Renaissance, Renaissance and Baroque periods.
881 HUMANITIES II (9 week
course) REQUIRED
PREREQUISITE: None. This is a required course offered
during the 9 weeks immediately before or after Driver's
Education. REQUIRED CLASS FOR SOPHOMORES.
CONTENT: After a brief review of the material from Humanities
I, students will explore the development of art, music, drama and
dance. (Art) Classical, Romantic and Contemporary, Neo-Classical;
Romantic; Impressionism, and Modern/Contemporary periods.
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Mrs. Quick
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Course Descriptions:
153 (H.E. 201) INTRODUCTION TO
FOODS (Foods I) (Semester Course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to all students
grades 9-10-11-12.
CONTENT: This class emphasizes making wise food
choices, food and it's relationship to health, the kitchen
and its contents, basic terminology, and etiquette. Little
food preparation laboratory work is involved in this
course.
154 (H.E. 200) FOODS II (Semester
course)
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Foods or Sports
Nutrition.
CONTENT: Actual laboratory work would begin with this course.
Cooking units will include microwave cooking, baking, spices, herbs
and garnishes, fruits and vegetables, grains and dairy
products.
155 FOODS III (Semester course)
PREREQUISITE: Foods I and II.
CONTENT: As a continuation of Foods II, this course will
include an indepth study of meats, poultry and fish. More
involved food preparation techniques will be learned including
soups and casseroles, salads, yeast breads, cakes and pastry.
Some attention will be given to exploration of food related
careers.
156 SPORTS NUTRITION (Semester course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to all students grades
10-11-12.
CONTENT: Students will learn nutritional concepts for peak
athletic performance in sports events. Cooking principles
will be studied and appropriate foods will be prepared for the
athlete according to his particular event. Students will
learn meal-planning, the psychology of foods, and the preparation
of low-fat, high-carbohydrate foods. Anorexia and bulemia
will also be studied.
Sports specific information will be related to a healthy lifestyle
for the non-athlete as well.
165 (H.E. 304) INDEPENDENT LIVING (Adult
Living) (Semester course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to all students grades
10-11-12.
CONTENT: This class is designed to help the student think
ahead to living independently as a college student or as a person
who has moved on to living on their own. Basic cooking skills
are taught with emphasis on learning to plan and prepare nutritious
meals. Basic clothing care skills are included with the
student learning how to do laundry, mend, and use the sewing
machine. Employability skills are explored, housing
options and record keeping are also included.
166 SEWING and CRAFTS I (Semester course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to all students grades
9-10-11-12.
CONTENT: Students will learn basic concepts related to
construction and care of clothing. Fiber and fabrics, color,
line, and design in fashion, and clothing selection based on needs
will be covered. Students will construct small projects as a
group whild learning basic techniques and will end the semester
with an individual garment or craft (sewing) project of their
choice with the teacher's approval.
167 SEWING and CRAFTS II (Semester Course)
PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed Sewing and Crafts
I.
CONTENT: A continuation of Sewing and Crafts I with more
attention being paid to detail and producing a professional
look. Some attention will be given to employability skills
and career opportunities in clothing, accessories and textile
products. Exposure to a variety of crafts will be offered,
including some which do not involve sewing.
l80 (H.E. 202) CHILD CARE/PARENTING (Child
Development)
(Year course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to all
students grades 9-10-11-12.
CONTENT: This course will help students understand the
intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth and
development of children from conception through adolescence.
Semester one will focus on the student's role as a parent,
pregnancy, birth, and the baby's first year. Special note
will be taken of the implications and complications of teen
pregnancy. The second semester will focus on the "older"
child, ages one to six. Some special areas of interest will
also be included this semester, particularly career
exploration.
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Course Descriptions:
700 SPANISH I (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to grades 9-10-11-12.
CONTENT: This course is the first step toward the mastery of
the basic skills of the Spanish Language; speaking, comprehension,
reading, and writing. As a first year student you will work
with and learn to use the vocabulary that you can use in everyday
situations concerning such things as sports, meals, shopping trips,
your home, your family, and so on. You will be able to speak
the language, within certain limits, right away. The emphasis
in this course will be on speaking but in your first year of study
you will also learn to understand native speakers (via tapes), to
read and write in Spanish at level I and learn to appreciate the
life and ways of other people.
702 SPANISH II (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Spanish I (700) and at least a C average in
Spanish. Open to grades 10-11-12.
CONTENT: Continuation of Spanish I in which the student
polishes and expands upon previously learned skills. The
stress is on developing oral skills in which reading and discussion
of longer readings plays an important role. During the second
semester, the class will be taught primarily in Spanish and all
class discussion will be in Spanish.
704 SPANISH III (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Spanish II and at least a C average in
Spanish. Open to grades 11-12.
CONTENT: Grammatical concepts learned in Spanish I and
Spanish II will be reviewed and more complete concepts are
studied. Spanish and the Hispanic culture will be studied
through the works of contemporary writers. The class will be
taught primarily in Spanish and all class discussion will be in
Spanish.
706 SPANISH IV (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Spanish III and at least a C average in
Spanish. Open to grade 12.
CONTENT: Spanish IV is an extension of Spanish III with more
emphasis on literature, history and conversation skills.
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Industrial Technology
Course Descriptions:
212 (I.E. 101, 102, 103, 104) INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGY ORIENTATION (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to grades
9-10-11-12.
CONTENT: Industrial Education Orientation is a series of four
nine week courses taught as one full year course of study.
The areas of concentration include: Production Technology,
Transportation Technology, Communication Technology, and Energy
Utilization Technology.
I.E. 101 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY is a course
designed to foster an awareness and understanding of manufacturing
and construction technology. Students will participate
in lab activities designed to simulate the various phases of the
manufacturing process.
I.E. 102 TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY is a
course designed to foster an awareness and understanding of the
various transportation customs that make up our mobile society.
I.E. 103 COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY is a course
designed to foster an awareness and understanding of the
technologies used to communicate in a modern society. Basic
drafting and blueprint reading skills will be emphasized as a means
of communication in a technological world.
I.E. 104 ENERGY UTILIZATION TECHOLOGY is a
course designed to foster an awareness and understanding of how we
use energy in our industrial technological society.
216 (I.E. 204) DRAFTING AND BLUEPRINT
READING (Introduction to Drafting A
(Semester course)
218 (I.E. 207) ARCHITECTURAL
DRAFTING (Introduction to Drafting B) (Semester
course)
PREREQUISITE: Drafting and Blueprint Reading (216) and
permission of the instructor. Open to grades 10-11-12.
222 WOOD TECH (year course)
PREREQUISITE: Industrial Technology Orientation.
Permission of the instructor. Open to grades 10-11-12.
223 ADVANCED WOODWORKING (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: Beginning Woodworking (220) or Industrial
Arts Orientation (212), Machine Woodworking (221), Drafting and
Blueprint Reading (218), and permission of the instructor.
Course may be repeated for credit with permission from
instructor.
224 (I.E. 208) WELDING TECNOLOGY
(semester course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Permission of the instructor.
Open to grades 10-11-12.
225 (I.E. 205) SMALL GAS ENGINES (semester
course)
PREREQUISITE: Industrial Technology Orientation.
Permission of the instructor. Open to grades 10-11-12.
241 INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING TRADES I & II (Semester
course)
PREREQUISITE: Industrial Arts Orientation (212) and the
permission of the instructor.
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Math
Course Descriptions:
Three (3) years of math are required for graduation.
351 PRACTICAL MATH (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: Recommendation of middle school instructors
and/or counselor.
CONTENT: The emphasis of this course lies in the basic
operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, perimeter,
area, and volume of figures.
352 BASIC ALGEBRA (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: Practical Math (351) or recommendation of the
middle school teacher. Open to grades 9-12.
CONTENT: This course has two entry levels: Practical
Math students and the students from the middle school who have
shown ability in arithmetic but not outstanding mathematical
ability. This course will cover algebraic symbols, properties
of numbers, basic operations using algebraic symbols, solving
linear equations, using graphs and function, solving systems of
equations and factoring.
353 ALGEBRA
I (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to grades
9-10-11-12.
CONTENT: Use of algebraic symbols and variables, properties
of numbers, basic operations with numbers and symbols, solving
linear equations, translating words into symbols and solving a
variety of word problem, functions and graphs, systems of equations
factoring, and introduction to quadratic equations and their
solutions.
354 LIFE SKILLS
MATH (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Practical Math or Basic Algebra or Algebra I
with approval of the High School Math Department. Open
to 9-12, but not those students that have passed Geometry or
Algebra II.
CONTENT: This course will incorporate pre-algebra and
pre-geometry skills into its overall emphasis on such topics
as: home improvement, working with interest, insurance,
spending and earning money, and fractions in the home.
355
GEOMETRY (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I (353). Open to grades 9 (if
taken Algebra I) -10-11-12.
CONTENT: Extensive use of algebra. Uses of
different inductive and deductive reasoning skills to write proofs
of conjectures. Material covered includes:
relationships of points, lines and planes in two and
three-dimensions expecially in triangles and quadrilaterals,
perimeter, area, volume, ratios and proportions, Pythagorean
Theorem, properties of circles and spheres. Students
may be required to do projects both in class and on their
own.
356 ALGEBRA
II (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I (353) required and also Geometry
preferred. Open to grades 10-11-12.
CONTENT: Number systems, Polynomials and operations with
Polynomials; relationships and function-solving linear and
quadratic equations; functions - exponential, logarithmic and
trigonometric; exponents and radicals, complex numbers, vectors-use
of with trig functions in problem solving, sequences and series,
permutations, combinations and probability.
358 PRE-CALCULUS (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Algebra II (356) and Geometry Open to
grades 11-12.
CONTENT: Exponents, logarithms, trigonometric functions and
identities, law of sines and cosines, sequences, series,
permutations, combinations, probability, statistics, conic
sections, introduction to calculus.
359 CALCULUS (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Math IV/Pre-Calculus with a
grade no lower than a "C" or the permission of the teacher.
CONTENT: Functions and graphs, limits, rates of change,
derivatives and their applications, integration and
applications.
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Physical Education and Health
Course Descriptions:
All students are required to earn credit for graduation in
physical education each term they are enrolled in school up to a
maximum of eight (8) semesters. Students who have a medical
(R.N., home, or office) issued excuse, improper uniform, or not
dressed are required to complete alternative assignments as given
by the instructor. Written assignments may be required by the
teacher as a result of disciplinary infractions during class.
Students are required to complete all compulsory physical education
activities as determined by the teacher to receive credit for the
class.
Students must supply the required PE uniform and purchase a school
lock.
962 A, B, C PHYSICAL EDUCATION (FRESHMEN)
(Year course-1/2 credit)
964 A, B, C PHYSICAL EDUCATION (SOPHOMORES)
(Year course-1/2 credit)
966 A, B, C PHYSICAL EDUCATION (JUNIORS &
SENIORS) (Year course-1/2 credit)
922 HEALTH (Semester course)
REQUIRED
PREREQUISITE: None. Reguired in 10th
grade.
CONTENT: Health and wellness, decision making, physical
fitness, nutrition, mental and emotional health, self-esteem,
stress management, coping with a loss, preventing suicide, drug
use/abuse, family life, sexuality and social health, disease and
disorders, health and society, and safety and emergency care.
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Course Descriptions:
Three (3) years of science are required for
graduation.
All incoming freshman will enroll in a physical science class
during the fall semester. NOTE: Advanced Physical
Science is a one year course for freshmen only who have
the recommendation of the science staff and counselor.
General Science is a one year course for freshmen placed by
recommendation of science staff and counselor.
Biology I is required for graduation and it is highly
recommended that it be taken during the sophomore year.
All college-bound students interested in science related careers
are encouraged to take the maximum number of science
courses.
All college-bound students interested in nursing are encouraged
to take Chemistry I and Biology II. Physics is also
recommended for college-bound students interested in the science
fields, math, or computers.
402 BIOLOGY I (Year
course) REQUIRED
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Physical Science or Advanced
Physical Science. Concurrent registration in Advanced
Physical Science and consent of instructor for selected 9th grade
students. Open to grades 9-10-11-12.
CONTENT: History of Biology, cell structure and function,
energy use in the organism, genetics, development, ecological terms
and problems, and human anatomy and physiology.
404 BIOLOGY
II (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Biology I (402) with a B average or consent of
instructor - Chemistry or consent of instructor. Open to
grades 10-11-12.
CONTENT: Biochemistry, zoological, physiology and anatomy,
genetics, immunology, cellular energy and photosynthesis, and
botany. Environmental Issue and Technology will be touched
upon.
one-half (3 l/2) hours per week.
425 ADVANCED PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: Admission is to 9th graders only
who qualify by grades and achievement test
scores. Students must be enrolled in Algebra I
and have recommendation of the Middle School science
staff). This course is designed as an
introduction for students taking a unified course in the basic
principles of chemistry and physics. It is a full year course
of study aimed at better preparing the student for study in a
scientifically technical field. Students will demonstrate
ability to read and communicate effectively. Students will
need good basic mathematics skills.
CONTENT: Matter and energy, chemistry in our world, motion,
forces and energy, wave motion and energy, electromagnetic nature
of matter, ecology and earth science. (These are general
areas of study comprising many different topics).
428 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Physical Science and Biology
I. Open to grades 11-12.
CONTENT: Human impact on the global environment including:
natural resources, technology, waste disposal, recycling,
sustainable use of the environment, and environmental career
opportunities.
454 CHEMISTRY I (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Physical Science or Advanced
Physical Science; Algebra II or concurrent registration in
Algebra II or consent of the instructor. Open to
grades 10-11-12.
CONTENT: The subject matter of Chemistry is presented
theoretically and practically to provide the student
with a sound foundation in basic chemical principles necessary for
further study of chemistry. General topics covered
include: measurement and problem solving in the physical
sciences, matter and its changes, energy, atomic structure,
chemical formulas and chemical equations, phases of matter, gas
laws, periodic table, chemical bonding, and solutions.
455 CHEMISTRY
II (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Chemistry I, Algebra II. Open to
grades 11-12
CONTENT: The subject matter of Chemistry II is
presented theoretically and practically to provide the student with
additional topics not covered in Chemistry I.
GENERAL TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: Review of Chemistry I
material, ie: atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic
table. Additional topics of chemical kinetics, chemical
equilibrium, acids, base salts, acid-base reactions and pH.
oxidation-reduction electrochemistry, and possibly an introduction
to organic chemistry and nuclear chemistry. Emphasis on
laboratory techniques and methods of measurement using computer
instrumentation.
474 GENERAL SCIENCE (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: Admission is to 9th graders only who qualify by
grades and science achievement test scores. Placement will be
recommended by Middle School science staff and verified by High
School counselor.
CONTENT: Exploring the earths' weather, ecology: living
resources and natural resources, motion, forces, energy, and human
biology.
475 PHYSICS (Year course)
PREREQUISITE: Algebra II or concurrent registration in
Algebra II required. It is preferred that the student be
currently enrolled in Math IV or have the consent of the
instructor. Open to grades 11-12.
CONTENT: The subject matter of physics will be presented
theoretically and practically. General topics covered
include: force, motion, work, power, energy, kinetic theory
of matter, reflection and refraction, electrostatics, DC
circuits, magnetism, and nuclear reactions.
476 PHYSICAL SCIENCE I
(Year course)
(This or Advanced Physical Science required)
PREREQUISITE: None. Freshman level science
course, general population.
CONTENT: The first semester introduces the student to the
study of basic chemistry concepts and the beginning of some general
physics. The second semester continues with physics and also
includes some ecology and earth science material. All of
these areas will include basic information to serve as a broad
building block for future science courses and will stress each
area�s importance in life to the students. Students will also
be introduced to the scientific method, problem solving, to
laboratory methods and investigations.
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Social Studies
Course Descriptions:
Two and one-half (2 l/2) years of social studies is
required for graduation. One year of this requirement must be
filled with United States History, 620. In
addition, 651/American Political Behavior is required with the
Illinois and Federal constitution tests being given in this
course. Exception being those students enrolled in
Developmental Humanities, 693. FRESHMEN must take Introduction to
Social Science/697 before they take any other social studies
course.
620 UNITED STATES HISTORY (Year
course) REQUIRED
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Social Studies.
Open to grades 10-11-12. (Sophomores need instructor's
approval)
CONTENT: Course will take a detailed look at United
States history beginning with the European Explorers,
American
Revolution, the fall of the union, the Gilded Age, the Progressive
Era, Jazz Age, the Great Depression, World War I, World War
II, Korean War, Vietnam War, the New Frontier (Kennedy Years), the
Great Society (Johnson years), Watergate, Middle East to present
day.
651 AMERICAN POLITICAL BEHAVIOR
(Semester course) REQUIRED
PREREQUISITE: 697 Introduction to Social
Studies. Open to grades 11-12. The
constitution test is given in this course.
CONTENT: Study of the political behavior of people; the
factors that influence our behavior politically and socially,
pressures that affect decision-making, brief study of how the
social studies examine human behavior. Units on elections and
the behavior of the voters are included.
655 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIETY
(Semester course)
PREREQUISITE: 697 Introduction to Social
Studies.
CONTENT: Course will explore vital issues and social problems
as well as serve as an introduction to sociology. It will
involve learning about relationships within groups, relationships
in social institutions and reorganization of societies. Areas
of study will include: terms and concepts in human
relationships, cultural values, and the rules people live by,
social groups and collective behavior, sociology and social
problems. Second half of the course will concentrate on an
indepth study of social problems and the techniques of research
used by sociologists.
680 WORLD HISTORY (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: 697 Introduction to Social Studies. Open
to grades 10-11-12. Recommended for college-bound.
CONTENT: Course will take a detailed look at Western
Civilization beginning with the appearance of early humans, the
ancient civilizations, Medieval Europe, Commercial Revolution, Age
of Exploration, Colonization, Industrial Revolution, 19th Century
Colony Race, World War I, Depression and Rise of the 1930's
Dictatorships, World War II, and the Post World War II
world.
690 CURRENT ISSUES
(Semester course)
PREREQUISITE: 697 Introduction to Social Studies. Open to
grades 11-12.
CONTENT: The course will concentrate on the key issues that
are in the news. Students will examine the issues in-depth
and analyze how they are affected by these issues. There will
be an emphasis on the development of student study skills.
Course materials will be current magazines, newspapers, videotapes,
and simulation games. Time permitting at least one field trip
to the county courthouse to observe a trial in session.
Current Issues may be taken twice, but only once for social studies
credit.
693 GENERAL HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT (Year
course)
PREREQUISITE: Permission of teacher. Open to grade
11.
CONTENT: This course fulfills the American History and
American Political Behavior requirement. The constitution
test is given in this course. The course will cover U. S.
History, current events, learning to achieve, developing goals, and
finding your strengths and weaknesses. Developmental Humanities
students may take other US courses with instructor's
permission.
694 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE INDIVIDUAL -
PSYCHOLOGY (Semester course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to grades 11-12. A limit of 20
students with seniors getting priority.
CONTENT: Course will explore psychological aspects of human
thought, feelings and behavior as well as serve as an introduction
to psychology. Areas of study will include: (1) Terms
and concepts, psychology, psychology and the individual; (2)
Schools of psychology; (3) Emotions and stress; (4) Aggression; (5)
Perception; (6) Child psychology; and other areas selected by the
teacher for the group.
697 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL STUDIES
(Year course) REQUIRED
MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE THEY CAN TAKE ANY OTHER SOCIAL STUDIES
COURSE.
PREREQUISITE: None.
CONTENT: Course established for freshmen or high school students
that have not had a social studies course. Sample of areas to
be covered include: (1) Developing effective logic and reasoning
skills; (2) Developing effective study skills; (3)
Introduction to Psychology; (4) Introduction to
Anthropology; (5) Introduction to Economics; (6) Topics
American History; (7) Topics World History; (8)
Introduation to Political Science, and Introduction to
Sociology.
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Miscellaneous Courses
Course Descriptions:
994 PAGE TO PODIUM: Connecting Research to Public
Speaking.
(9 weeks course) REQUIRED
PREREQUISITE: REQUIRED grade 9. Open to
other students as space permits.
CONTENT: This course is based on a variety of
speaking situations. Discussion, informative, persuasive, and
impromptu methods of public speaking will be addressed.
998 APPLIED ECONOMICS (Semester
course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to Grades ll-l2. (l0th
with approval of instructor)
CONTENT: This course is designed to provide the
students with a practical, interesting, understandable, and
inspiring introduction to our economic system and to economic
principles which have applications in their lives.
999 CAREER EXPLORATION (Semester course)
PREREQUISITE: None. Open to all grades
9-10-11-12.
CONTENT: Students will acquire the basics of career
development including analyzing their skills and interests,
developing a career identity, and planning for the future.
Attention will be given to life-long learning skills, and multiple
sources of information will be drawn together to create a portfolio
of the student.
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