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English  This fall semester course is intended to teach freshmen practical study skills and effective reading comprehension techniques that are necessary for success across the curriculum and over the course of their high school careers. Students will examine various literary genres including the short story, the novel, and poetry. Nonfiction and readings from various content areas will also be used to improve critical thinking and evaluation skills. Students will respond to both fiction and nonfiction selections by predicting, summarizing, connecting, questioning, inferring, and imaging. Independent reading and rigorous vocabulary study are required. Prerequisite: None ELEMENTS OF WRITING I (9) - 0.5 credit This spring semester course is designed to provide freshmen with a solid foundation in both written and oral communications. Basic rhetorical skills, grammar, and fluency in the conventions of standard English will be developed through writings at the paragraph and essay level. Course requirements also include oral presentations, writing in response to literature, completing a research project, vocabulary study, and independent reading. Prerequisite: None ELEMENTS OF WRITING II (10) - 0.5 credit This fall semester course builds upon the writing skills acquired at the freshman level by emphasizing longer and more sophisticated written and oral presentations. Students will be required to further study vocabulary, complete a research project, and read independently. Prerequisite: None CRITICAL READING II (10) - 0.5 credit This spring semester course builds upon the reading skills acquired at the freshmen level English class. Work will be based on thematically arranged units of short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and nonfiction. Although not a writing course, students will be expected to respond in writing to these various genres. Course requirements will include further study of vocabulary and independent reading. Prerequisite: None ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (11) - 0.5 credit Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary is a semester-long course designed to prepare juniors for further composition courses and assist in ACT preparation. This course includes a comprehensive grammar, usage, and mechanics review as well as an intensive study of words, focusing on both meaning and part of speech. A weekly persuasive writing component is incorporated. Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary is required for all juniors and must be taken during the first semester. Prerequisite: None JOURNALISM/YEARBOOK (11, 12) - 0.5 credit In this spring semester course, students will learn all aspects of yearbook production and be responsible for producing spreads in the coming year’s Cercis. Heavy emphasis will be placed on computer design and layout. Basic photography and cropping techniques, story and caption writing, and advertising and sales will also be addressed. Good computer and organizational skills are a must. Prerequisite: None AMERICAN LITERATURE (11, 12) - 0.5 credit This semester course is designed to be an introduction to major themes and works in American literature from the eighteenth century to the present. Students will read from a variety of novels, short stories, plays, and poems written by American authors such as Fitzgerald, Hansberry, and Frost. While the curriculum focuses on reading, brief reflective and expository writings are incorporated. Literary themes and elements, as well as important historical and social influences, will be discussed. Either American Literature or British Literature is a requirement for all juniors and must be taken during the second semester. Prerequisite: None BRITISH LITERATURE (11, 12) - 0.5 credit This semester course is a survey of British literature from its inception through present day. Literary cornerstones such as Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales, as well as more modern selections will be read. Students will also learn the historical context of each work as it relates to British literary movements. Literary elements and themes will be discussed, and brief reflective and expository writings will be incorporated. Either British Literature or American Literature is a requirement for all juniors and must be taken during the second semester. Prerequisite: None YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE (11, 12) - 0.5 credit This fall semester course is designed as an intensive reading course to acquaint the students with the novel as a form of literature. While the course focuses primarily on works of fiction, students will have the opportunity to experience other genres of literature. Each student reads novels of his/her choice independently. The emphasis is on interpretation of comprehension, as well as on the study of human values as seen in the novel. The student either discusses the novel he/she reads individually with the teacher or completes a written book review. Only those students who enjoy reading silently at length and who are capable of handling an independent reading program should enroll. Prerequisite: None DRAMA/INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE - (11, 12) 0.5 credit This semester course introduces students to the performance and art of drama. Students will study the history of drama and theater, as well as set, characterization, and subtext. Students will study early classical drama through Shakespeare to twentieth century world drama. To develop a thorough appreciation and understanding of this literary genre, students will read, view, and perform dramatic selections. Prerequisite: None TECHNICAL WRITING (11, 12) - 0.5 credit This semester course will focus on school-to-work skills, preparing students for entrance into a technical school or the job market. Students will learn how to write resumes, personal letters, business letters, letters of complaint, letters of application, etc. Students will also write basic expository essays and practice public speaking. Prerequisite: None CREATIVE WRITING (11, 12) - 0.5 credit This semester course offers an introduction to the art and craft of writing poetry, short fiction, and creative non-fiction. Requirements will include writing exercises, reading and analyzing published poetry and fiction, conferences, and the creation of a portfolio of original poetry and fiction. Prerequisite: None PRE-COLLEGE COMPOSITION A AND B (12) - 1.0 credit Pre-College Composition is a year-long course designed to prepare students to successfully meet the challenges and requirements commonly expected in college composition courses. The first semester will focus on establishing and reinforcing fundamental skills in grammar, organization, development, unity, and coherence. Second semester is devoted to a variety of rhetorical strategies and a research project. Prerequisite: None COLLEGE COMPOSITION A (Dual-Credit) (12) - 0.5 credit  College Composition is a college-level,
writing-intensive course designed for seniors who are experienced
writers with solid rhetorical skills. Semester A will focus on
the process approach to writing, research skills, and multiple
rhetorical strategies. This is a college level course and the
workload will be similar to that of a college course. This
semester course may be taken for 3 hours of transferable college credit
through St. Louis University with the payment of $165.00 tuition.
With tuition payment, students earn both high school and college
credit. Tuition payment is not required to take the course for
high school credit only. Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA and
consent of instructorCOLLEGE COMPOSITION B (Dual-Credit) (12) - 0.5 credit Semester B covers the more complex and formal
structures of writing including the synthesis and integration of source
material during a lengthy research project and argumentative writing.
This is a college level course and the workload will be similar to that
of a college course. This semester course may be taken for 3
hours of transferable college credit through St. Louis University with
the payment of $165.00 tuition. With tuition payment, students
earn both high school and college credit. Tuition payment is not
required to take the course for high school credit only.
Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA and consent of instructorINTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE (Dual-Credit) (12) - 0.5 credit Introduction to Literature is a one semester,
college-level course that stresses critical reading, analysis, and
theory. A variety of literary genres will be studied in order to
develop a “deeper understanding of and greater appreciation for
literary language and structure”. This is a college level course and
the workload will be similar to that of a college course. This
semester course may be taken for 3 hours of transferable college credit
through St. Louis University with the payment of $165.00 tuition.
With tuition payment, students earn both high school and college
credit. Tuition payment is not required to take the course for
high school credit only. Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA and
consent of instructorSpanish SPANISH I (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course presents essential vocabulary such as the alphabet, numbers, days of the week, dates, time, weather, and descriptions of people and places. Basic grammar is taught in order to employ the specialized vocabulary. Each unit includes cultural information. The student learns to communicate by using the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: None SPANISH II (10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course begins with a review of those skills learned in Spanish I. Spanish II presents the more complex structures of the language and expands the vocabulary and the cultural themes of the first level. By the time the student completes the second level, he/she will have acquired a command of the key vocabulary and structures necessary for personal communication. Prerequisite: Spanish I SPANISH III (11, 12) - 1.0 credit Level III includes presentation of advanced dialogs and narration as well as literature. Writing skills are advanced so that controlled compositions are possible. The aim will be to conduct all class activity in Spanish. Students will study culture with a focus on geography, history, literature, and art. Prerequisite: Spanish II SPANISH IV (12) - 1.0 credit Level IV includes a continuation of advanced grammar and vocabulary structures. Students will continue to study culture with a focus on geography, history, literature, and art. Prerequisite: Spanish III Mathematics GENERAL MATHEMATICS (9) - 1.0 credit This course is intended for students who need additional instruction in the basic computation skills and have not passed a semester of an algebra course. The first semester content is centered on the basic operations with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. These skills are reinforced during the second semester while percentage, applied geometry, and an introduction to signed numbers and equations are taught. Prerequisite: None ALGEBRA I PART 1 (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course covers the first half of material covered in the traditional Algebra I class. Prerequisite: None ALGEBRA I PART 2 (10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course covers the second half of the material covered in the traditional Algebra I class. Prerequisite: Algebra I Part 1 ALGEBRA I (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit In Algebra I, students are introduced to basic algebraic concepts and will develop the algebraic skills necessary for more advanced math courses. Topics include real numbers, solving equations and inequalities, solving and applying proportions, functions, linear equations and their graphs, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, polynomials, factoring quadratic equations, and radical and rational expressions and equations. Prerequisite: None ALGEBRA CONCEPTS REVIEW (9, 10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit This spring semester course is a review of mathematical concepts including algebra. This course is required for those students who fail the fall semester of General Math, Algebra I Part 1, Algebra I Part 2, Algebra I or Algebra II (as space allows). Prerequisite: None INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit In this fall semester course, the student will learn the following: computer terminology, operation of a microcomputer with disk drive, and programming in at least one computer language. The main thrust of this course will be computer programming BASIC with mathematics applications. The student will gain an insight into whether he/she wishes to include computer work in his/her future vocation. Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra I Part 2 ADVANCED COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit This spring semester course is intended for those students who are interested in learning and doing more advanced programming in PASCAL. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Programming INFORMAL GEOMETRY (10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course presents all the geometric concepts of Geometry in an investigative and application-oriented format. The use of compass, straightedge, and protractor is integrated throughout the course and emphasized as necessary tools in the study of geometry. The topics studied include sets, angles, induction, deduction, principles of logic, proof, parallel lines and planes, congruent triangles, similar polygons, Pythagorean theorem, circles, constructions, coordinate geometry, and transformations. Credit cannot be granted for both Informal Geometry and Geometry. Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra I Part 2 ALGEBRA II (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course covers the real number concepts and skills involving operations with positive and negative numbers and zero, the solution of linear equations and inequalities in two variables, solving verbal problems, properties of polynomials, and rational expressions. It also develops the concepts of relation and function. Included will be studies of the circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra I Part 2 ALGEBRA IIa (9, 10, 11) - 1.0 credit This course covers all the topics discussed in Algebra II with the addition of a few other stimulating concepts. The students in this class will be exposed to arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. Included will be studies of trigonometric functions, probability, and some of the theories of equations. The student who wants to take this class should be interested in mathematics as a discipline as well as a tool, and should have the recommendation of his/her Algebra I instructor. Prerequisite: Algebra I and teacher recommendation GEOMETRY (10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit In Geometry, the structure of a mathematics system (definitions, postulates, and theorems) is emphasized to give the students a thorough introduction to formal proof (deductive reasoning). The formal proofs deal mainly with two and three-dimensional figures with algebraic proofs being included when relevant to the two and three-dimensional figures. The topics studied include sets, angles, induction, deduction, principles of logic, formal proof, parallel lines and planes, congruent triangles, similar polygons, Pythagorean theorem, circles, constructions, coordinate geometry, and transformations. Prerequisite: Algebra II, Algebra IIa, or concurrent enrollment FINITE MATHEMATICS (11, 12) - 0.5 credit This fall semester course includes topics with applications for students who will later enter fields such as business, biological sciences, psychology, sociology, political science, as well as perhaps mathematics, and the physical sciences. Topics included in this course are matrices, linear programming, simplex method, sets and counting, probability, statistics, Markov chains, and mathematics of finance. Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra IIa PRE-CALCULUS (11, 12) 0.5 credit This fall semester course will be vital to a student who plans to pursue a career in science, mathematics, or technology. Topics to be included are curve sketching, sequences, series, mathematics induction, combinatorics, and polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry TRIGONOMETRY (11, 12) - 0.5 credit This spring semester course provides a thorough background for a student oriented toward a mathematical, scientific, or technical career. The main thrust of this course is to provide a thorough study of trigonometry. Included is a study of trigonometric and circular functions and vector applications. A review of complex numbers and a study of De Moivre's theorem that includes polar coordinates are also included. Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry CALCULUS (12) - 0.5 credit This spring semester course will cover the material a college student can expect to encounter during the first twelve weeks of a college calculus course. It is designed to give a student a thorough preparation for success in college calculus. This course will include such topics as set theory, calculus of falling bodies, limits, continuity, and the differentiation and antidifferentiation of polynomial, product, and rational functions and their application. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry or consent of the instructor Science INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE (9) - 1.0 credit Introduction to Science integrates all the natural sciences, presenting them as a single area of study. Story lines and themes provide the framework for unifying and integrating science concepts. Real world applications are used to link together the four sciences - chemistry, physics, biology, and Earth Science. Topics covered include weather, ecosystems, resources, recycling, energy, flight, disease, soil, rock formation, and earthquakes. Lab work will be performed within each topic area. Prerequisite: None BIOLOGY (9, 10, 11) - 1.0 credit Biology is the science of life. Topics covered include basic biochemistry, cellular structure and function, genetics, evolution, plants, animals, and ecology. Emphasis is given to the molecular and cellular make-up of organisms and their relationship with the environment. Lab activities will be used within each unit area. Prerequisite: None CHEMISTRY (10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit Chemistry is a study of matter and how it combines to form compounds. Specific topics include chemical reactions, solutions, acids and bases, equilibrium, metals, and carbon compounds. Lab work will be used whenever possible and will consist of at least 30 percent of the course work. Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra I, Part 2 ADVANCED BIOLOGY (11, 12) - 1.0 credit Advanced Biology involves selected topics to further enhance knowledge of the concepts introduced in biology. The topics discussed will include but are not limited to biochemistry, genetics, marine biology, microbiology, and environmental biology. Labs will be conducted within each unit area. Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry ADVANCED CHEMISTRY (11, 12) - 1.0 credit Advanced Chemistry will deal with in-depth studies of reactions, rate of reactions, equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility, colloids, gas laws, and nuclear chemistry. There will also be a large section on the chemistry of carbon compounds and qualitative analysis. Lab work 30 percent first semester, up to 80 percent during 4th quarter. Prerequisite: Chemistry PHYSICS (11, 12) - 1.0 credit Physics is the study of the mechanics of solids, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and electronics. Some specific topics are forces, work, simple machines, bodies in motion, and solar energy. Lab work will consist of approximately 30 percent of the course work. Prerequisite: Geometry ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (11, 12) - 1.0 credit Anatomy and Physiology is a life science course with emphasis on the human body. The curriculum will focus on structure and function of the human body systems. Labs will be applicable to the understanding of body structures and systems. Labs will include a required unit on feline dissection. Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry Social Studies GLOBAL STUDIES (9) - 1.0 credit Global Studies is a regional study of the physical and cultural features of the Earth in spatial terms. Its subject matter is Earth’s surface and the processes that shape it, the relationship between people and their environments, and the connections between people and places. This course is organized around the National Geography Standards and the Five Themes of Geography. The course is divided into two main areas: the introduction to the study of geography and the study of the world’s regions and peoples. Prerequisite: None WORLD GEOGRAPHY (9) - 1.0 credit World Geography is a regional study of the physical and cultural features of the Earth in spatial terms. Its subject matter is Earth’s surface and the processes that shape it, the relationship between people and their environments, and the connections between people and places. This course is organized around the National Geography Standards and the Five Themes of Geography. It includes a strong focus in the relationship between geography and history and is divided into four main areas: the introduction to the study of geography, the Western Hemisphere, Europe, and Africa/Asia. Prerequisite: None ANCIENT WORLD HISTORY (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit Ancient World History is a semester course that will look at various topics in the ancient world (beginning of civilization to the French Revolution) and their impact on present day. In this course, students will study topics ranging in time from early man to the age of Napoleon. Themes will include but are not limited to early man, early river valley civilizations, Greece, Rome, the Muslim empire, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the French Revolution. Prerequisite: None MODERN WORLD HISTORY (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit Modern World History is a semester course that will look at various topics in world history (rise of Napoleon to present day) and their impact on the modern world. In this course, students will study topics ranging in time from imperialism to the present day. Themes will include but are not limited to the rise of the major “ism’s”: nationalism, militarism, and communism. Additionally, the course will cover the creation of Germany, World War I, the rise of modern Japan, World War II, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and present world issues. Prerequisite: None AMERICAN HISTORY (11, 12) - 1.0 credit American History will explore the development of the United States from a vast area of unknown lands to a world power. The course will examine, through primary and secondary sources, the impact of American events that have determined the characteristics of our social, political, and economic nation. Technology based research and presentations will be applied in the classroom to enhance the students’ knowledge and stimulate ideas regarding The United States of America. Prerequisite: None AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (11, 12) - 0.5 credit American Government is a semester course designed to teach students about the development of our government and its role and impact on our nation today. The students will learn about the events leading up to the signing and ratification of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. Furthermore, this course will cover state and local systems of Illinois government and the Illinois Constitution. This course will also inform students about proper use and display of the American flag. Students will learn the significance of the American electoral process and other pertinent events affecting American Government. Prerequisite: None U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS (Dual-Credit) (11, 12) - 0.5 credit U.S. Government & Politics covers the basic
principles of the U.S. system of government, relations of citizens to
government, structure, organizations, powers, and procedures of
governmental agencies. Topics covered will include the
constitutions of the United States, Illinois, and Missouri, federalism,
interest groups, political parties, equal rights, public opinion,
foreign policy, and other topics. Special attention will be
focused on the theories of power, the foundations of our political
system, and our constitutional rights as citizens of the United
States. Current events in the political scene will be an integral
part of the course. This course meets the government requirement
and can be taken instead of American Government. This is a
college level course and the workload will be similar to that of a
college course. This semester course may be taken for 3 hours of
transferable college credit through St. Louis University with the
payment of $165.00 tuition. With tuition payment, students earn
both high school and college credit. Tuition payment is not
required to take the course for high school credit only.
Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA and consent of instructorU.S. FOREIGN POLICY (Dual-Credit) (11, 12) - 0.5 credit U.S. Foreign Policy is a second semester survey
course that covers the basics of the foreign policy process through the
lens of the United States’ role in the world. The actions taken
by the United States in the world community have never played a more
vital role. The understanding, or lack thereof, of the foreign
policy process will determine whether or not we live in a world of
peace and prosperity; or through a series of missteps, a world of
unraveling institutions, rising and unstable powers, and growing waves
of regional strife. This course will examine the underlying
theory behind U.S. Foreign Policy, the changing role of the United
States, and the contemporary challenges of the post Cold War era.
This is a college level course and the workload will be similar to that
of a college course. This semester course may be taken for 3
hours of transferable college credit through St. Louis University with
the payment of $165.00 tuition. With tuition payment, students
earn both high school and college credit. Tuition payment is not
required to take the course for high school credit only.
Prerequisite: American Government or U.S. Government & Politics,
Minimum 3.0 GPA and consent of instructorU.S. LAW & LEGAL SYSTEM (11, 12) - 0.5 credit This course provides a basic understanding of the U.S. legal system. The course focus includes the essential history and working structure of government, procedural issues in the courts, specific concepts of basic categories of law, the distinctive characteristics of criminal law and procedure, and finally, the impact of constitutional law on today’s society. Much of this course will be hands on with students preparing case briefs, written and oral presentations, and will conclude with the one or more mock trials in which students will play the roles of jury, judge, lawyers, etc. Prerequisite: American Government or U.S. Government & Politics or consent of instructor ECONOMICS (11, 12) - 0.5 credit Economics is the study of how individuals and nations organize to use limited resources to satisfy unlimited human wants. The content of the course covers how wants lead to production, prices in our economy, factors of production, how business is organized for production, competition, monopoly and government regulation, the national economy and the international economy, as well as personal economic management. (Meets Consumer Education requirement.) Prerequisite: None SOCIOLOGY (11, 12) - 0.5 credit Sociology is a semester elective course designed to give students the opportunity for inquiry into the problems of group conflict faced by our society. The student brings certain experiences and subsequent opinions into the classroom, which may function as a springboard for classroom discussion and group interaction. Facts concerning the various topics are uncovered in order that the student may objectively evaluate his/her own biases and those held in common by our society. The first half of the course focuses upon the development of an informational background in order to familiarize the student with the relatively new subject area of sociology. The second half of the course is based primarily around two main projects that will require students to take on the role of a social scientist. Prerequisite: None Business BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS (9, 10) - 1.0 credit This orientation-level course will provide an overview of all aspects of business, marketing, and management, including the concepts, functions, and skills required for meeting the challenges of operating a business in a global economy. Topics covered will include the various forms of business ownership, including entrepreneurship, as well as the basic functional areas of business (finance, management, marketing, administration, and production). Students will be introduced to a wide range of careers in fields such as accounting, financial services, information technology, marketing, and management. Emphasis will be placed on using the computer while studying applications on these careers along with communication skills (thinking, listening, composing, revising, editing, and speaking), math, and problem solving. Business ethics as well as other workplace skills will be taught and integrated within this course. (Meets Consumer Education requirement.) Prerequisite: None CAREER AWARENESS (9, 10) - 0.25 credit This is a nine-week class that will run in conjunction with classroom Driver Education. The class is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of careers. It will help students explore themselves through the use of personality test, career interest test, and career clusters. Students will also investigate various post secondary education facilities. At the completion of the nine weeks, students will have a working resume completed. KEYBOARDING AND FORMATTING (9, 10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit Keyboarding and Formatting is a semester course designed to develop basic skills in keyboarding techniques for entering alphabetic, numeric, and symbol information found on computers and terminals. Emphasis in the course is placed on keyboarding technique, speed development, proofreading, correcting errors, formatting documents, and word processing techniques. Students are introduced to business standards for production of documents. Students will learn to prepare announcements, personal/business letters, memos, reports (business and MLA style), and tables. Spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel will also be introduced. A proficiency test is available for no credit earned. Prerequisite: None COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (9, 10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit Computer Concepts and Software Applications is an orientation-level semester course designed to develop awareness and understanding of application software and equipment used by employees to perform tasks in business, marketing, and management. Students will apply problem-solving skills to hands-on, real-life situations using a variety of software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, and desktop publishing software. Prerequisite: Keyboarding and Formatting or Proficiency Test CONSUMER EDUCATION (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit Consumer Education is a semester required class unless a student has taken Business and Technology Concepts. Individual and group projects that deal with real-life situations are emphasized. Topics include advertising, credit, budgeting, insurance, banking, investing, and basic economics. Prerequisite: None ADVANCED SIMULATIONS (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit Advanced Simulations is a semester course where students will create and update documents using word processing and desktop publishing programs and put together slideshows, speaker notes, and handouts using presentation software. Students will revise data in a stored database and use queries to create customized reports. Students will edit and utilize calculation functions in spreadsheets, integrate graphics, spreadsheets, tables, text and data into documents and reports, and create graphs and charts from spreadsheets. Students will conduct research on the Internet, prepare and answer routine correspondence, organize and maintain a filing system, maintain an appointment calendar, make travel arrangements, prepare itineraries and expense reports, and prepare and process timesheets. Students will apply proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading practices to documents and reports. Business standards will be emphasized. Workplace skills, as well as communication skills, will be taught and integrated throughout this course. A simulated work-based learning experience will be used to provide students with the experience of working in the environment of an information-processing center. Prerequisite: Keyboarding and Formatting or Proficiency Test, Computer Concepts and Software Applications ACCOUNTING I (11, 12) - 1.0 credit Accounting I is a skill-level course that is of value to all students pursuing a strong background in business, marketing, and/or management. This course includes planned learning experiences that develop initial and basic skills used in systematically computing, classifying, recording, verifying, and maintaining numerical data involved in financial and product control records including the paying and receiving of money. Instruction includes information on keeping financial records, summarizing them for convenient interpretation, and analyzing them to provide assistance to management for decision making. Accounting computer applications are integrated throughout the course where applicable. In addition to stressing basic fundamentals and terminology of accounting, the course provides an initial understanding of the preparation of budgets and financial reports, operation of related business machines and equipment, and career opportunities in the accounting field. Processing employee’s benefits may also be included. Business simulations, both manual and automated, are used to emphasize actual business records management. Prerequisite: None WEB PAGE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT I (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit Web Page Design and Development I is a skill-level semester course designed to prepare students to plan, design, create, and maintain web pages and sites. Students will learn the fundamentals of web page design using HTML. Students will work in a project-based environment to create a working website. Students will learn to create pages, add hyperlinks, make tables and frames, create forms, integrate images, and set styles. Students will use image-editing programs to manipulate scanned images, computer graphics, and original artwork. Instruction will include creating graphical headers, interactive menus and buttons, and visually appealing backgrounds. Students will use hardware and software to capture, edit, create, and compress audio and video clips. Prerequisite: Keyboarding and Formatting or Proficiency Test Industrial Education INTRODUCTION TO DRAFTING (10, 11, 12) (Odd Years) - 0.5 credit This semester course is designed to foster an awareness of the technologies used to communicate in our modern society. Students will gain experience in the areas of design and board drafting, computers in communication, graphic arts, and telecommunications. Prerequisite: None INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING (10, 11, 12) (Odd Years) - 0.5 credit This semester course is designed to foster an awareness of manufacturing and construction technology. Through a variety of learning activities, students are exposed to many career opportunities in the production field. Experiences in manufacturing include: product design, materials and processes, tools and equipment in the woodworking field (including computers), safety procedures, corporate structure, management, research and development, production planning, mass production, marketing, and servicing. Prerequisite: None INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY (10, 11, 12) (Even Years) - 0.5 credit This semester course is designed to foster awareness and understanding of how we use energy in our industrial technological society. Residential home wiring and electric motor fundamentals are the cores of course study. Students will diagram home wiring situations and apply them in (hands on) wiring circuitry. Other areas of study include conversion of energy, electrical fundamentals, solar energy resources, alternative energy resources (wind, water and geothermal), fossil fuels, nuclear power, energy conservation, and computer uses in energy technology. Prerequisite: None INTRODUCTION TO METALS (10, 11, 12) (Even Years) - 0.5 credit This semester welding course is designed to foster awareness and understanding of the various transportation customs that make up our mobile society. Laboratory activities of propulsion systems are performed, along with an introduction to welding and machine shop. Students practice basic welds, use the metal lathe, and learn sheet metal operations. Prerequisite: None Agriculture Education INTRODUCTION TO THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY (9, 10) - 1.0 credit This introductory course provides an opportunity for students to learn how the agricultural industry is organized, its major components, the economic influence of agriculture at state, national, and international levels, and the scope and types of job opportunities in the agricultural field. Both agribusiness and production applications are presented. The study of agricultural industry includes the basic concepts in animal science, plant science, soil science, horticulture, agricultural resources, and agribusiness management. Microcomputer applications are introduced. Prerequisite: None AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE (10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This second year course builds on the basic skills and knowledge gained from the introductory course. Major units of instruction include advanced plant and soil science, advanced animal science, and agricultural mechanics skills necessary for maintaining and repairing equipment and/or facilities. Applied math/science skills are stressed throughout the course. Microcomputer applications are utilized as they relate to each instructional unit. Prerequisite: Introduction to the Agricultural Industry SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE I (9, 10) - 0.25 credit Students receiving vocational credit in this area must be enrolled in an approved agricultural program sequence. Individual students will have a minimum of one approved project or acceptable plans for doing so. Supervised study, project record book work, training plans and agreements, report writing, and instructor project visitation and supervision are essentials of the supervised agricultural experience. SAE-I shall be included in Introduction to the Agricultural Industry and Agricultural/Horticultural Science. One-quarter credit per year if "A" or "B" work is completed. Prerequisite: Current enrollment in an Ag class AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS AND TECHNOLOGY (11, 12) (Odd Years) - 1.0 credit This course is designed to develop student knowledge and skills in the area of agribusiness operations. Instructional units include the organization and functions of agricultural businesses, agricultural business math, agricultural business procedures including microcomputer applications and human relation skills, as well as sales-related duties. Another goal of this course is to increase student knowledge and skills in appropriate agricultural product and service areas indicated by regional and/or state labor market data. Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT (11, 12) (Even Years) - 1.0 credit This capstone course is designed to develop student skills in the areas of advanced agricultural business procedures, establishment of agricultural businesses, managing the agribusiness, financing the agribusiness, marketing and advertising, sales techniques, and strategies. Product knowledge is stressed as it relates to the regional agricultural economic base. Curriculum enrichment reflects new and emerging technologies and occupations as indicated by labor market information and student interest. As technology advances, basic instruction in agriculture should reflect these changes. Prerequisite: None SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE II (11, 12) - 0.25 credit The opportunities and responsibilities are similar to those discussed under Supervised Agricultural Experience I with the exception that the experiences are conducted at a more advanced level of skill training. The project should be expanded as the student progresses through the agricultural program. SAE II shall be included in the Agribusiness Operations and Agribusiness Management courses. One-quarter credit per year if "A" or "B" work is completed. Prerequisite: Current enrollment in an AG class HORTICULTURE (11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course will allow students to identify classifications of plants and their uses. The greenhouse will be used for hands-on labs and plant production. Students will also study the use of fertilizers, controlling pest problems, daily greenhouse operations, and some business management techniques. Additional topics covered will include floral design, interior design, and landscaping design and maintenance. Prerequisite: Biology Family and Consumer Science ORIENTATION TO FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (FACS) (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course is designed to present basic subject matter in several areas: 1. Foods/nutrition/cake decorating and design 2. Human development, interpersonal and family relationships 3. Clothing construction 4. Resource management 5. Housing, furnishings and equipment 6. Entrepreneurship and introduction to the world of work Learning experiences in this class assist students in understanding themselves, their roles in today's society, and the nature of family and consumer science. Students will participate in many team projects. Prerequisite: None FOODS & NUTRITION I (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit This semester course includes basic classroom and lab experiences needed to develop knowledge and understanding of basic food principles and applied nutrition for people of all ages. The course content centers around the following areas: meeting basic needs by applying nutrition concepts and discussion of current nutritional issues, meeting health and safety needs in planning, preparing, and serving food with an emphasis on prevention of food-borne illnesses. Labs included are nutritious foods, milk and cheese cookery, fruit and vegetable cookery. A baking unit is covered extensively including quick breads (pancakes, waffles, muffins, crepes, tortillas, cookies, cakes and frostings, pies, cream puffs, yeast breads and other yeast products, and specialty pastries). Students will work independently at times and will provide some ingredients for their own projects. Prerequisite: None FOODS & NUTRITION II (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit In this second orientation level foods semester course, lab experiences are devoted to preparation of foods with specific characteristics. Course content should include the following broad areas of emphasis: food purchasing and budgeting, careers in foods and nutrition, food etiquette and manners, and food preservation. There will be some introduction to commercial food service, prep and management. Labs consist of pastas, grains, sandwich making/marketing, egg cookery, poultry cookery, meat cookery, grilling, regional and foreign food prep, soup making, candy making, salad prep, breakfast cookery and others as time permits. Students will have some food expenses for individual labs. Prerequisite: None FOOD SERVICES OCCUPATIONS I (11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course is designed to provide students interested in a career in food service with the information and practical experiences needed for the development of food service job-related competencies. The students receive lab experiences using commercial food service equipment, preparing food in quantity, and serving food. Safety and sanitation are emphasized. The course provides students with information and experiences to prepare them for the state sanitation exam. Training experiences and field trip experiences involve equipment and facilities that simulate those found in business and industry. Experiences in the classroom help prepare students for culinary competition. Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition I and/or II (If a student has had Foods I as a senior, they are eligible to enroll in this class during the second semester of their senior year). FOOD SERVICES OCCUPATIONS II (11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course continues the learning begun in Food Services Occupations I. More emphasis is placed on management skills, human relations, and personnel selection and supervision and continued training for culinary competition. Training experiences involve equipment and facilities that simulate those found in businesses and industry. Prerequisite: Food Services Occupations I CHILD DEVELOPMENT (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit This semester course emphasizes learning experiences that help students gain knowledge and understanding of the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children from conception through adolescence. The course content centers around the following areas: promoting positive self-esteem in children, applying decision-making and goal-setting skills, promoting child development by applying physical, social, intellectual and emotional principles, practicing health and safety standards for children, and providing experiences through lab projects preparing teaching units to incorporate on individual field trips to local elementary schools. Information related to careers in childcare is incorporated throughout the course. Prerequisite: None PARENTING (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit This semester course is designed to help students think through the responsibilities, satisfactions, and stresses of parenthood, as well as financing as a parent, picking a feasible career, and choosing a suitable spouse. Many types of parenting situations are examined. Stress prevention and management and the work of community agencies that help parents deal with various types of parenting crises are emphasized. The course content includes the following duty areas: managing and organizing parenting by applying decision-making and goal-setting skills, applying the basic principles of the parenting process, practicing health and safety standards as related to parenting, providing experiences which encourage parents and children to maximize resources, encouraging human relation skills in children/adolescents, and evaluating impact on parenting of family and career changes. Attention is given to studying pregnancy and care of children from birth through the teen years. Baby Think It Over doll simulation is an optional part of the class. Prerequisite: None CLOTHING & TEXTILES I (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit This semester course provides students with opportunities to learn hands-on about textiles, fashions, and fabrics. Students will be involved with construction of a variety of items including apparel, quilts, and other items. Students will also learn care of cloth items, alterations and repair of clothing, costume making, recycling of old clothing, and various other handcrafted projects. Students will work independently at times and also in entrepreneurial design teams. The class will also work as a whole in entrepreneurial projects involving marketing of finished items. Field trips may be included in the class curriculum. Prerequisite: None CLOTHING & TEXTILES II (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit This semester course will provide students with further opportunities to learn sewing construction and creativity through hands-on involvement on their own projects including garments, costumes, fabric recycling, and a variety of other experiences. The majority of the work will be done independently. The remainder of the work will be completed as part of a design team. Prerequisite: Clothing & Textiles I Cooperative Vocational Education INTERRELATED COOPERATIVE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (12) - 3.0 credit Cooperative Education (CE) may be defined as a method of instruction that combines the efforts and resources of the employment community and the Local Education Agency (LEA) for the purpose of providing students with learning experiences that lead to the development of entry or intermediate level job skills. The CE method links work experiences that are described in a written training memorandum, with related instruction provided by the LEA. The classroom and work portions of the cooperative plan are jointly planned and supervised by qualified personnel from the educational agency and the employment community to assure maximum career development for participating students. Periods of work experience may be scheduled around classroom instruction in various ways. Red Bud High School schedules daily periods of classroom instruction with on-the-job learning experience. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and counselor/principal Art ART I (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course is designed to allow students to experiment with their creative talents, either for their own personal enjoyment or as a beginning to a career in art. This is a basic art course where students experience various areas of art such as drawing, painting, printmaking, and ceramics. Prerequisite: None ART II (10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit In this course, students are exposed to a broader view of the mediums covered in Art I. Students explore various media in the fields of drawing, oil painting, and clay. Basic photography, including operation of 35mm camera and darkroom techniques, are introduced. Prerequisite: Art I ART III (11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course is an advancement in the study of drawing, design, and painting. More emphasis is given to design, three-dimensional art, and graphic art skills will be introduced. Students will continue to develop their skills in photography. Prerequisite: Art II ART IV (12) - 1.0 credit This course is a continuation in the study of art that will allow the serious student to further develop his/her own creative talents. Students will continue to refine their artistic skills and creativity in all media. Students may work independently at times on their own creative ideas or prepare a portfolio for their college entrance or a career. Prerequisite: Art III CRAFTS (11, 12) - 1.0 credit With handicrafts being so popular today, the purpose of this course is to provide a basic knowledge of this art. Students may learn macramé, ceramics, weaving, string art, basketmaking, cross stitch, and crochet. As trends change in home craftwork, the content of this course also changes. Prerequisite: None Music BAND (9, 10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit Band will meet three times per week for rehearsals. On the two off days, the Band students will report to study hall. Any student who is capable of playing an instrument is welcome to join Band. Any student who wishes to learn to play an instrument should talk to the teacher for information. Students are required to participate in extra rehearsals, concerts, home basketball games, and graduation, as well as march at home football games and selected parades. Students enrolled in Band may also have lunchtime sectional rehearsals if needed. Participation in solo/ensemble contest is optional. Prerequisite: None CHORUS (9, 10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit Chorus will meet two days per week for rehearsals. On the three off days, the Chorus students will report to study hall. Any student who enjoys singing is welcome to join Chorus. Students may be required to participate in extra rehearsals, concerts, and graduation. Participation in choral solo/ensemble contest is optional. Prerequisite: None GUITAR STUDIES (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit Guitar class will meet five days a week. Any student wanting to learn guitar is welcome to join. The student must have his/her own instrument or access to one every day. The class is open for six string guitars. Students will be taught basic music theory while learning the essential techniques for playing the guitar. Prerequisite: None ADVANCED GUITAR STUDIES (10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit Advanced Guitar Class will meet five days a week. Students will be accepted on teacher approval and performance in Guitar Studies. The student must have his/her own instrument or access to one every day. The course is performance-based and will focus on technical aspects of equipment and performance. Prerequisite: Guitar Studies and teacher approval PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit The Percussion Ensemble will meet five days a week. Concurrent enrollment in Band is required. Performances will be required. Prerequisite: Teacher approval A CAPELLA VOCAL ENSEMBLE (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit The Vocal Ensemble will meet five days a week. Concurrent enrollment in Chorus is required. Performances will be required. Prerequisite: Teacher approval Health HEALTH (10) - 0.5 credit This semester course involves interaction of physical, mental, emotional, and social factors. The topics of physical fitness, nutrition, body systems, growth and development, tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, disabilities, infectious diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, and abstinence are discussed in such a way as to help facilitate desirable change in attitudes and behavior. Students will also be exposed to first aid techniques and procedures. Prerequisite: None Driver Education DRIVER EDUCATION (9, 10) - 0.25 credit This course has been designed to give each student the opportunity to learn classroom information and then apply the information in the car. The topics of signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, right of way laws, capability and performance of the car, perception, alcohol, fatigue, map reading, car insurance, and maintenance will be discussed in relationship to driving. Prerequisite: None Physical Education COEDUCATIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION (9, 10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit The physical education program strives to provide students with the opportunity to participate in physical activities. Lifetime activities are stressed so students will gain interest and acquire skills in games and continue to take part in the future. Pass/Fail is based upon 70% and above. Prerequisite: None WEIGHTLIFTING AND CONDITIONING (10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit This course will concentrate on developing strength, power, and speed. A variety of training methods will be utilized to obtain optimal performance in all physical activities. The common goal is to instill a lifelong commitment to physical fitness and excellence. Pass/Fail is based upon 70% and above. Prerequisite: None Beck BECK (11, 12) - 3.0 credit Various vocational courses are offered to juniors and seniors through Beck Area Vocational Center. Students interested in going to Beck should contact the Guidance Counselor. Individualized Education EVERYDAY ENGLISH (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course is designed to help students develop basic English, spelling, and verbal language skills that may arise in everyday living. The students will use the daily and weekly newspapers, menus, telephone books, dictionaries, and other reference materials. An emphasis will be placed on following directions, letter/memo/resume writing, and filling out various forms. Prerequisite: None READING SKILLS (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit Students will be introduced to short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and non-fiction. Students will communicate their comprehension of this literature through vocabulary words, oral presentation, and writing paragraphs. They will develop their writing skills through practice in grammar, English mechanics, and the process of composing their thoughts. This course will help prepare students for success in English I. Prerequisite: None SCHOOL NEWS (11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course is designed to prepare students to write a school newspaper. The students will layout the paper, write and edit articles, interview staff, students and members of the community, photograph events, and meet the deadline for final publications. Prerequisite: None PRACTICAL MATH (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course reviews the basic fundamentals of arithmetic as they apply to everyday life, taught on an individualized basis. Prerequisite: None APPLIED MATHEMATICS (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course will teach students to apply mathematical concepts to situations in the home, business, various trades, and as a consumer. Emphasis will be on the application of math procedures and problem-solving strategies utilizing calculators. Topics will include wages, budgeting, car expenses, home remodeling planning, operating a business, and math in various trades. Prerequisite: None PRE-ALGEBRA (9, 10, 11, 12) - 1.0 credit This course is an introductory level course that prepares students for further study in Algebra. Topics covered will include number theory, variables, rational expressions, proportions, percents, statistics, probability, and geometric principles and equations. Prerequisite: None CIVICS (11, 12) (Odd Years) - 0.5 credit This course is the study of the American government systems. The Federal and Illinois Constitutions will be covered, as well as local governments. Prerequisite: None FAMILY LIVING (11, 12) (Even Years) - 1.0 credit This course is designed to prepare the student for life after high school. Students will be exposed to basic skills of consumerism, decision making, relationships, critical thinking, and money management. Prerequisite: None WORK EXPERIENCE (9, 10) - 1.0 credit This course is designed to give the student the necessary experience needed for gainful employment through in-school businesses. The students will use a time clock and time cards to account for time worked in one of the following areas: laundry service, copying and collating for the teachers, deliver mail to the teachers, housekeeping, and culinary assistance in the foods room. Prerequisite: None WORK STUDY (11, 12) - 2.0 credit This course is a requirement for all special education students who are employed at a work site during the school day. The basic purpose of the class is to teach students to deal with current and future job situations. Prerequisite: None RESOURCE (9, 10, 11, 12) - 0.5 credit This course is designed to provide students with additional individualized instruction, develop study skills, and to improve time management. Prerequisite: None LIFE SKILLS (9, 10, 11) - 1.0 credit This course is designed to help the student with practical reading and living skills. Different areas of instruction will include site words, phonics, vocational and functional vocabulary, playing games, crafts, pleasure reading, and community field trips. Prerequisite: None U.S. HISTORY (11, 12) (Odd Years) - 1.0 credit The history of our nation is explored from the Pilgrims to contemporary America. The course includes geography of North America. The course will also cover all aspects of American heritage. Prerequisite: None LIFE SCIENCE (9, 10) (Odd Years) - 1.0 credit This course is designed to relate all aspects of science to the specific areas of health and wellness that will include physical, mental, and emotional health. Also included will be areas of study concerning personal hygiene and safety. Prerequisite: None GENERAL SCIENCE (10, 11, 12) (Even Years) - 1.0 credit This course is designed to help students explore a balance of life, earth, and physical science and relates them to their daily lives. As much "hands on" learning as possible will be used to enhance students appreciation and understanding of what they are learning. Prerequisite: None BASIC GEOGRAPHY (9, 10) (Even Years) - 1.0 credit This course is specifically designed to help students develop skills to survive in the social atmosphere of the world today. The student will gain practical knowledge of map reading and geography, as well as culture and customs of the other world people groups. A foundational knowledge of self-esteem and communication will help students to gain functional skills in such areas as conflict resolution and appropriate social responses. Prerequisite: None |