Course Description Book, Now Available Online, Contains a Wealth of Information for the Scheduling Process

COURSE DESCRIPTION GUIDE 2020-2021 2020-2021 Chesterton High School Course Description Handbook INDEX Page CHS/Indiana High School Diploma Requirements (Class of 2021-2022)...... A-2

CHS Graduation Pathway Checklist (Class of 2023 & Beyond)...... A-4

CHS/Indiana High School Diploma Requirements (Class of 2023 & Beyond)...... A-5

CHS Student Recognition...... A-7

How to Determine Grade Point Average...... A-7

Scholastic Eligibility Requirements for Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Participation...... A-8

Academic Planning...... A-8

CHS NCAA Courses...... A-9

Profile...... A-10

Ivy Tech Community College “Start as a Sophomore” Pathway...... A-12

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program School...... 1

Art Department...... 5

Business and Information Technology Department...... 11

English Department...... 16

Family & Consumer Sciences and Industrial Technology Departments...... 20

World Languages Department...... 25

Mathematics Department...... 28

Music Department...... 30

Physical Education Department...... 33

Health Department...... 35

Science Department...... 35

Social Studies Department...... 38

Special Education Department...... 40

Service and Career Education...... 43

Career and Technical Education...... 44 A-1 CHS/INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS CLASSCLASS OF 20202021-2022-2022

INDIANA CORE 40 EXPECTATIONS: The completion of the Core 40 is an Indiana graduation requirement. The Core 40 is a directed set of high school courses that will help prepare students for success in college or in the workforce. Students must complete the Core 40 to be considered for admission to Indiana’s four-year colleges, and the same courses are strongly recommended for admission to a two-year college or entry into the workforce.

To graduate with less than Core 40, the following formal opt-out process must be completed: - The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the school counselor must meet to discuss the student’s progress. - The student’s Graduation Plan is reviewed. - The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum. - If the decision is made to opt-out of Core 40, the parent/guardian and counselor will sign a Diploma Track Change Form. The form will be kept on file in the Counseling Office.

All Diplomas require 42 credits CORE 40 GENERAL DIPLOMA ENGLISH 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS 6 CREDITS (taken in grades 9-12) 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Algebra 1 2 credits: Algebra 1 MATH 2 credits: Geometry 4 credits: Any math course above Algebra 1 but 2 credits: Algebra 2/Algebra 2 with Trig Students lesser than Core 40 math; 2 Credits in math or must take a Math or Quantitative Reasoning quantitative reasoning MUST be taken in the junior Course EACH year in high school ** or senior year 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Biology 1 SCIENCE 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1, or Integrated 4 credits: Any science course above Biology 1 Chemistry/Physics 2 credits: Any other Core 40 Science 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Geography/History of the World or World 2 credits: Geography/History of the World or World SOCIAL STUDIES History History 2 credits: U.S. History 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 1 credit: Economics PHYS. ED. 2 CREDITS 2 CREDITS HEALTH 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT TECHNOLOGY 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT DIRECTED ELECTIVES COLLEGE/CAREER PATHWAY COURSES (5 CREDITS): (6 CREDITS): World Languages Selecting courses in a deliberate manner to take full Fine Arts advantage of college and career exploration and Career and Technical Education (CTE) preparation opportunities. FLEX CREDIT (5 CREDITS): ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES: 7 CREDITS Flex credits must come from one of the following: REQUIREMENTS - Additional elective courses in a College and Career Pathway - Courses involving workplace learning such as Work Study or Work Based Learning - High school/college dual credit courses - Additional courses in the academic areas: World Languages or Fine Arts. ELECTIVES: 1 CREDITS *Students*Students with with an Individualized an Individualized Education Plan Education (IEP) are only Plan required (IEP) to meetare stateonly minimum required standards. to meet state minimum standards. ** QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSES: Advanced Accounting, Biology 2AP, Calculus AB AP, Calculus BC AP, Chemistry 1 & 2, Chemistry 2 AP, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Com- puter** QUANTITATIVE Science 1, Computer REASONING Science 2, Computer COURSES: Science Advanced 3: Databases, Accounting, Computer Science Biology A AP, 2AP, Construction Calculus Trades AB AP, 2, Diesel Calculus Services BC 2, AP, Economics, Chemistry Electronics 1 & 2, & ComputerChemistry Technology 2 AP, 2, EnvironmentalComputer Integrated Science AP, IntegratedManufacturing, Chemistry-Physics, Computer Personal Science Finance, 1, Computer Physics 1, Physics Science 1 AP, 2, Physics Comp 2 AP,uter Physics Science C AP, 3: Precision Databases, Machining Computer 1 or 2, PL TWScience Principles A AP of ,Engineering Construction Trades 2, Diesel Services 2, Economics, Electronics & Computer Technology 2, Environmental Science AP, Integrated Chemistry- Physics, Personal Finance, Physics 1, Physics 1 AP, Physics 2 AP, PhysicsA-2 C AP, Precision Machining 1 or 2, PLTW Principles of Engineering All Diplomas CORE 40 WITH CORE 40 WITH require 47 credits ACADEMIC HONORS TECHNICAL HONORS ENGLISH 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS (in grades 9-12) 8 CREDITS 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Algebra 1 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Geometry MATH 2 credits: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Trig 2 credits: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Trig 2 credits: Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB AP, All students must complete a senior year Calculus BC AP, AP Statistics, IB Math, math or Quantitative Reasoning Course. Trigonometry and Probability/Statistics 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1, Integrated 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Chemistry/Physics SCIENCE Physics, Earth/Space Science, Zoology, 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Environmental Science, AP Sciences, IB Physics, Earth/Space Science, Zoology, Sciences, or PLTW Biomed/Human Body Environmental Science, AP Sciences, IB Systems Sciences, or PLTW Biomed/Human Body Systems 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: World History or 2 credits: World History or SOCIAL History/Geography of the World History/Geography of the World STUDIES 2 credits: U.S. History 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 1 credit: Economics PHYS. ED. 2 CREDITS 2 CREDITS 6-8 CREDITS: World Language (6 credits in 6 CREDITS: College/Career Prep: Earn 6 one language or 4 credits each in two credits in a state-approved College/Career languages) Pathway and receive either an industry OTHER 2 CREDITS: Fine Arts (Visual, Music, Theater, recognized certification/credential or earn SUBJECTS Student Publications Gr. 11-12) pathway dual credits resulting in 6 1 CREDIT: Technology transcripted college credits. 1 CREDIT: Technology HEALTH 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT ELECTIVES 10-12 CREDITS 9 CREDITS Complete one of the following: Complete one of the following: A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 and take the corresponding exams. with Academic Honors. B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college B. Earn the following scores or higher on the credits in dual credit courses from the WorkKeys (Version 2.0); Workplace approved dual credit list. Documents (Level 6: Scale Score Min. 84); C. Earn two of the following: Applied Math (Level 6: Scale Score Min. 83); 1. A minimum of 3 verifiable dual credits Graphic Literacy (Level 5: Scale Score Min. 78) ADDITIONAL 2. 2 credits in AP courses with exams C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on REQUIREMENTS 3. 2 credits in IB courses with exams Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. D. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on higher and complete writing section. Compass: Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80 E. Earn a composite score of 1250 or higher on the SAT and a minimum of 560 on math and 590 on evidence based reading and writing section. F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take the corresponding exams. **Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward both diplomas. **Students must have a grade point average of “B” (3.0) or better to earn either diploma. **Eight (8) math credits must be taken at the high school in order to earn either diploma.

A-3 CLASS OF 2023 & BEYOND Chesterton High School Graduation Pathway Checklist Students must meet at least one competency in each of the 3 Studentareas Name: in order to be eligible for an IndianaCohort: Diploma. Students must complete all three*Document Graduation subject to Pathways change

Graduation Requirements Graduation Pathway Options/Descriptions

Meet the State of Indiana requirements for a high school diploma: High School Diploma 1 (42 credits) General Core 40 Academic Honors Technical Honors

Student must complete one of the following: Project-Based Learning Working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging, and complex question, problem, or challenge. Students engage in rigorous, extended process of asking questions, finding resources, and applying information. Students often make work public by explaining, displaying, and/or presenting it to people beyond the classroom. This can include completion of a research project, completion of a course capstone, an AP Capstone Assessment, or another experience as approved by the State Board of Education. Description: Verification Product: Service-Based Learning Learn & Demonstrate Integrates meaningful service to enrich and apply academic knowledge, teach civic and 2 personal responsibility, and strengthen communities. This can include participation in a Employability Skills meaningful volunteer or civic engagement in a school-based activity, such as a co-curricular Students must complete activity or sport for at lease one academic year, or another experience as approved by the at least one of the following: State Board of Education. Description: Verification Product: Work-Based Learning Reinforces academic, technical, and social skills learned in the classroom through collaborative activities with employer partners, allowing students to apply classroom theories to practical problems, explore career options, and pursue personal and professional goals. This can include completion of a course capstone, completion of an internship, obtaining the Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate, employment outside of the school day, or another experience as approved by the State Board of Education. Description: Verification Product:

Honors Diploma: AHD THD

ACT College Ready Benchmarks (18 in English or 22 in Reading and 22 in Math or 23 in Science) English or Reading and Math or Science

SAT College Ready Benchmarks (480 in EBRW, 530 in Math) EBRW Math ASVAB (minimum score of 31) AFQT score Postsecondary-Ready 3 State and Industry Recognized Credential or Certification Certification Competencies CTE Concentrator (earn “C” average in at least 6 high school credits in career sequence) Students must complete CTE1 CTE2 CTE3 CTE4 CTE5 CTE6 at least one of the following: CTE Course GPA AP/IB/Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment/Cambridge International/CLEP Exam (earn “C” average in at least three courses - at least one in core) AP/DC1 AP/DC2 AP/DC3 AP/DC GPA

CLEP Exams (minimum score of 50 on at least 3 subject area exams - at least one in core) Locally Created Pathway (SBOE approved) LCP:

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INDIANA CORE 40 EXPECTATIONS: The completion of the ore is an Indiana graduation reuirement. The ore is a directed set of high school courses that will help prepare students for success in college or in the worforce. tudents must complete the ore to be considered for admission to Indiana’s fourear colleges, and the same courses are strongl recommended for admission to a twoear college or entr into the worforce.

To graduate with less than Core 40, the following formal opt-out process must be completed: - The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the school counselor must meet to discuss the student’s progress. - The student’s Graduation Plan is reviewed. - The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits b completing the general curriculum or the ore curriculum. - If the decision is made to optout of ore , the parent/guardian and counselor will sign a iploma Trac hange orm. The form will be ept on file in the ounseling ffice.

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IT IT HEALTH IT IT TECHNOLOGY IT IT IT TI G/ PT IT IT orld anguages electing courses in a deliberate manner to tae full ine rts advantage of college and career eploration and areer and Technical ducation T preparation opportunities. IT IT ADDITIONAL TI IT le credits must come from one of the following REQUIREMENTS - dditional elective courses in a ollege and areer Pathwa - ourses involving worplace learning such as or tud or or ased earning - igh school/college dual credit courses - dditional courses in the academic areas orld anguages or ine rts. TI IT *Students*Students with with an Individualized an Individualized Education Plan Education (IEP) are only Plan required (IEP) to meetare stateonly minimum required standards. to meet state minimum standards. ** QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSES: Advanced Accounting, Biology 2AP, Calculus AB AP, Calculus BC AP, Chemistry 1 & 2, Chemistry 2 AP, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Com- puter** QUANTITATIVE Science 1, Computer REASONING Science 2, Computer COURSES: Science Advanced 3: Databases, Accounting, Computer Science Biology A AP, 2AP, Construction Calculus Trades AB AP, 2, Diesel Calculus Services BC 2, AP, Economics, Chemistry Electronics 1 & 2, & ComputerChemistry Technology 2 AP, 2, EnvironmentalComputer Integrated Science AP, IntegratedManufacturing, Chemistry-Physics, Computer Personal Science Finance, 1, Computer Physics 1, Physics Science 1 AP, 2, Physics Comp 2 AP,uter Physics Science C AP, 3: Precision Databases, Machining Computer 1 or 2, PL TWScience Principles A AP of ,Engineering Construction Trades 2, Diesel Services 2, Economics, Electronics & Computer Technology 2, Environmental Science AP, Integrated Chemistry- Physics, Personal Finance, Physics 1, Physics 1 AP, Physics 2 AP, Physics A-5C AP, Precision Machining 1 or 2, PLTW Principles of Engineering All Diplomas CORE 40 WITH CORE 40 WITH require 47 credits ACADEMIC HONORS TECHNICAL HONORS ENGLISH 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS (in grades 9-12) 8 CREDITS 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Algebra 1 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Geometry MATH 2 credits: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Trig 2 credits: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Trig 2 credits: Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB AP, All students must complete a senior year Calculus BC AP, AP Statistics, IB Math, math or Quantitative Reasoning Course. Trigonometry and Probability/Statistics 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1, Integrated 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Chemistry/Physics SCIENCE Physics, Earth/Space Science, Zoology, 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Environmental Science, AP Sciences, IB Physics, Earth/Space Science, Zoology, Sciences, or PLTW Biomed/Human Body Environmental Science, AP Sciences, IB Systems Sciences, or PLTW Biomed/Human Body Systems 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: World History or 2 credits: World History or SOCIAL History/Geography of the World History/Geography of the World STUDIES 2 credits: U.S. History 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 1 credit: Economics PHYS. ED. 2 CREDITS 2 CREDITS 6-8 CREDITS: World Language (6 credits in 6 CREDITS: College/Career Prep: Earn 6 one language or 4 credits each in two credits in a state-approved College/Career languages) Pathway and receive either an industry OTHER 2 CREDITS: Fine Arts (Visual, Music, Theater, recognized certification/credential or earn SUBJECTS Student Publications Gr. 11-12) pathway dual credits resulting in 6 1 CREDIT: Technology transcripted college credits. 1 CREDIT: Technology HEALTH 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT ELECTIVES 10-12 CREDITS 9 CREDITS Complete one of the following: Complete one of the following: A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 and take the corresponding exams. with Academic Honors. B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college B. Earn the following scores or higher on the credits in dual credit courses from the WorkKeys (Version 2.0); Workplace approved dual credit list. Documents (Level 6: Scale Score Min. 84); C. Earn two of the following: Applied Math (Level 6: Scale Score Min. 83); 1. A minimum of 3 verifiable dual credits Graphic Literacy (Level 5: Scale Score Min. 78) ADDITIONAL 2. 2 credits in AP courses with exams C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on REQUIREMENTS 3. 2 credits in IB courses with exams Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. D. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on higher and complete writing section. Compass: Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80 E. Earn a composite score of 1250 or higher on the SAT and a minimum of 560 on math and 590 on evidence based reading and writing section. F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take the corresponding exams. **Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward both diplomas. **Students must have a grade point average of “B” (3.0) or better to earn either diploma. **Eight (8) math credits must be taken at the high school in order to earn either diploma.

A-6 CHESTERTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT RECOGNITION Top 5% Chesterton High School recognizes those graduating in the top five percent of the class based on 7th semester standing. Those who rank in the top five percent of the class will be recognized alphabetically during Commencement exercises.

RECOGNITION FOR CLASS OF 2021-2023 (Subject to change for Class of 2024) Academic Ring The academic ring is an honor bestowed upon senior students at Chesterton High School who have met a rigid set of academic and co-curricular criteria. The criteria for the ring is based on a 15-point scale. In order to earn the ring a student must accumulate 14 points or more and earn a cumulative 4.30 GPA by the 7th semester. 1 point for every semester on Principal’s Honor Roll (seven points possible) 1 point for National Honor Society membership 1 point for co-curricular participation each year (4 points possible) 1 point for 40 credits earned at seventh semester 1 point for no grade below a “B” (seven semesters) 1 point for earning a 4.0 grade point average each semester Academic Scholar Award Chesterton High School recognizes students who attain high standards of achievement at Academic Recognition Night in the spring. Students are recognized based on the following GPA standards: Freshman (Based on cumulative GPA of 3.96 or above at the end of one semester) Sophomore (Based on cumulative GPA of 3.91 or above at the end of three semesters) Junior (Based on cumulative GPA of 3.86 or above at the end of five semesters) Senior (Based on cumulative GPA of 3.81 or above at the end of seven semesters) Honor Roll Students who excel each nine weeks are recognized by being named to the Honor Roll and Principal’s Honor Roll. Any D or F will automatically exclude students from recognition. Principal’s Honor Roll is 4.0 GPA on 9 weeks' grade. High Honor Roll is 3.5-3.9999 GPA on 9 weeks' grade Honor Roll is 3.0-3.499 GPA on 9 weeks' grade. Honors Point The honors point is given for courses that are listed as Honors, GT, IB and AP. Advanced Placement (AP) & Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Students must earn 3 courses in a pathway. 1 AP Course LEVEL ENGINEERING BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE 1 PLTW Course AP COURSES AP Biology AP Biology 1 either AP or PLTW Course AP Calculus AB AP Chemistry How it's scored: AP Calculus BC Earn a 3 or higher on an AP exam AP Chemistry Earn ACCOMPLISHED or higher on the AP Environmental Science PLTW End of Course (EOC) Assessment AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP Physics C - Mechanics AP Statistics PLTW COURSES Intro to Engineering Design Principles of Biomedical Science Principles of Engineering Human Body Systems Civil Engineering * Architecture Computer Integrated Manu- facturing HOW TO DETERMINE GRADE POINT AVERAGE For letter grades received the following points are awarded (for grade point average purposes, a year course is composed of two semester courses): Semester Courses: POINT VALUES: A+ = 4.33 A = 4.00 A- = 3.67 B+ = 3.33 B = 3.00 B- = 2.67 C+ = 2.33 C = 2.00 C- = 1.67 D+ = 1.33 D = 1.00 D- = .67 HONORS POINT VALUES: A+ = 5.33 A = 5.00 A- = 4.67 B+ = 4.33 B = 4.00 B- = 3.67 C+ = 3.33 C = 3.00 C- = 2.67 D+ = 1.33 D = 1.00 D- = .67 The total of these points is divided by the number of courses taken to produce a Grade Point Average. Class Rank is determined by listing the students in order by grade point average.

A-7 SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR COCURRICULAR & EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATION 1. To be eligible scholastically, students must have received passing grades at the end of their last grading period in school in at least five (5) full credit subjects or the equivalent and must be currently enrolled in at least five (5) full credit subjects or the equivalent. Semester grades take precedence. NOTE: A full credit subject requires a minimum total of 250 minutes of instruction per week for one (1) semester. 2. Students attending State approved vocational or special education schools may transfer such grades and credits earned to their home school for the purpose of establishing eligibility. A subject for which credit has previously been granted may not, if repeated, be counted to satisfy this rule. Students who are ineligible scholastically at the end of a grading period or semester, are ineligible for the following grading period. 3. An incomplete or conditional grade at the end of a grading period or semester counts as a failure until deficiency has been removed, providing such is removed before the end of the following grading period or summer, whichever comes first. 4. Any senior graduating mid-year may participate in the following school activities only: prom, senior banquet and graduation. ACADEMIC PLANNING Planning Your Schedule The Course Description Book, now available online, contains a wealth of information for the scheduling process. Whether your plans for life after high school involve work, apprenticeship, military, technical college, two-year or four-year college; your choices are important. Please take the time to plan, learn, and explore your interests and formulate a map to reach your goals. Your schedule is a full-year commitment so courses must be chosen carefully. Your counselor will meet with you to finalize your choices. Schedule Change Policy It is the school’s position that schedule changes after the school year begins disrupt instructional time. Since staffing and the master schedule are determined by student course selection, students are expected to honor the commitment they make when selecting courses and the spring deadline for making schedule changes. There are, however, circumstances that war- rant a schedule change. Schedule change requests prior to school starting must meet at least one of the following criteria: Criteria for schedule changes prior to the start of school: 1. Failure to meet course prerequisites 2. Failure to meet graduation requirements 3. Change in college or career plan or to increase the rigor of your coursework 4. Course changes due to completion of summer school 5. Inappropriate level placement 6. Students earning a failing grade from the teacher the previous year 7. Incomplete schedule – not enough classes listed on schedule 8. Medical reason with documentation 9. An error in computer entry made by CHS. Criteria for schedule changes after the start of school: 1. Extenuating circumstances, such as hardship or extended illness 2. Changes in a course level are considered. The student, teacher, or parent may initiate this discussion for a course level change. All three must have a conversation and come to agreement on the appropriate placement. All three parties must sign a Course Level Change Waiver (Green sheet) obtained in the Counseling Office. 3. Course level changes must be completed as soon as possible in the semester. 4. Courses may not be changed or added after the second week of school. 5. Requests for teacher changes will not be honored. INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ADVISEMENT PLAN GRADE 8: Students will meet with a high school counselor to discuss the transition from middle school to high school. Students will complete a Career Interest Inventory, a Reality Store experience, a Career and Technical Education (CTE) presentation, a high school visit, and a group meeting with one of the high school counselors. GRADE 9: All 9th grade students will take the PSAT 8/9 in October. Freshman students will work with their school counselor to discuss career and post-secondary goals as well as to update their 4-year plan and create an appropriate sophomore year schedule. GRADE 10: All sophomore students will take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT/NMSQT) in October. All students not meeting the PSAT benchmarks will take the ASVAB test in the spring. Sophomore students will work with their post-high school counselor to discuss career and post-secondary goals as well as to update their 4-year plan and create an appropriate junior year schedule. Students will have the opportunity to view a CTE video, meet with counselors from the Porter County Career Center as well as visit the local CTE programs. GRADE 11: Junior students and families will work with their post-high school counselor to discuss career and post-secondary goals as well as to update their 4-year plan and create an appropriate senior year schedule. Students will have opportunities to visit

A-8 and enroll in CTE programs. All juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT in October. All students not meeting PSATbenchmarks will also take the ASVAB test in the Fall and Spring. An SAT test will be given to all juniors in April. Junior students are encouraged to meet with college representatives who visit CHS as well as to begin taking college visits. Students should also plan to take their first college admission test (SAT and/ or ACT) during junior year. Junior students and their parents will be invited to an individual conference with their counselor as well. GRADE 12: All senior students will have individual sessions with their school counselor to discuss completion of academic requirements for graduation, post-secondary plans, and the steps they need to take to progress to their “chosen next level”. Senior students are encouraged to take college visits and meet with college representatives who visit CHS. Financial Aid night is held in October. This is an opportunity to hear a presentation on the FAFSA, other forms of financial aid, gather loan information, and talk to a local college financial aid officer. All senior students who have not met ISTEP requirements will take the ASVAB test in the fall and spring. They may also take the SAT in April. ALL STUDENTS: - Must satisfy the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) graduation requirements. - Will have opportunity to meet with their post-high school counselor to discuss future goals and schedules each year. - Have access to a computer program that contains an interest inventory, skills checklist, occupational information, a post- secondary school search, financial aid information, and scholarship search. This program, Naviance Student, is a web-based program and is available to students at school as well as at home. - Are encouraged to become familiar with the College and Career Center and the available information and services. PARENTS: Parental participation is strongly encouraged at every step in the above process. Evening parent sessions will be planned throughout the school year. These sessions will be advertised through school announcements, social media, and parent communication calls and emails. School counselors are available to parents seeking information via phone calls, emails, or scheduled appointments. CHESTERTON HIGH SCHOOL’S NCAA COURSES High School Code 150500 Legal Disclaimer: The list of NCAA courses, and courses contained within, are maintained as a guide for prospective student-athletes seeking NCAA initial-eligibility. The list of approved courses does not, nor is intended to, signify accredita- tion, certification, approval or endorsement of any high school or specific courses by the NCAA or NCAA Eligibility Center and is subject to change at any time and without notice. Core course information included is provided for guidance purposes only and should not be solely relied on as an indication of NCAA initial-eligibility. Certification of a prospective student-athlete is case-specific, and the Eligibility Center has the authority to determine in its sole discretion whether the prospective student- athlete has met all criteria. Unweighted Grade Quality Points Weighted Grade Quality Points Honors (H) and Advanced Placement (A) Honors (H) and Advanced Placement (A) A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 A = 5 B = 4 C = 3 D = 1 NCAA legislation permits a student to receive credit for a core course only one time. As a result, if a student repeats a core course, the student will only receive credit once for the core course, and the highest grade earned in the course will be included in the calculation of the student’s core course grade point average. Likewise, if a student completes a course that is duplicative in content with another core course, the student will only receive credit for one of the duplicative courses, and the course with the highest grade earned will be included in the calculation of the student’s core course grade point average. NATURAL/PHYSI- ADDITIONAL ADDITIONAL ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SOCIAL SCIENCE CAL SCIENCE CORE CLASSES CORE CLASSES COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE ENG 9 ALGEBRA 1 G/HIST WLD BIOLOGY 1 FRENCH 1 JAPANESE 1 H ENG 9/H H ALGEBRA 1/H H G/HIST WLD H H BIOLOGY/H FRENCH 2 JAPANESE 2 ENG 10 H ALGEBRA 1/GT WLD HIST H ZOOLOGY FRENCH 3 JAPANESE 3 H ENG 10/H GEOMETRY H WLD HIST/H A BIOLOGY 2/AP H FRENCH 4 H JAPANESE 4 H ENG 10/GT H GEOMETRY/H US HISTORY H IB BIO 1HL H FRENCH 5 H JAPANESE 5 ENG 11 H GEOMETRY/GT H US HISTORY/H H IB BIO 2HL A IB FRENCH 4SL A IB JPN 4SL H ENG 11/H ALGEBRA 2 A US HISTORY/ CHEM 1 A IB FRENCH 5SL A IB JPN 5SL A ENG L/C/AP H ALG 2 TRIG AP H CHEM 2 GERMAN 1 SPANISH 1 NOVELS H ALG 2 TRIG/GT ART HISTORY A CHEM 2 AP GERMAN 2 SPANISH 2 A AP ADV COMP TRIG H IB CHEM SL GERMAN 3 SPANISH 3 EUROPEAN CREAT WTG PROB STATS A HISTORY AP ENV SCIENCE H GERMAN 4 H SPANISH 4 ENG 12 A STATISTICS AP ETH. STUDIES EART SCI H GERMAN 5 H SPANISH 5 H ENG 12/H PRE CAL IN STUDIES H IB PHY 1 SL A IB GER 4SL A IB SPN 4SL ENG LIT/COMP PRE CAL/ A IB HIST 1HL INT CHEM/PHY A IB GER 5SL A IB SPN 5SL A AP H HONORS A IB HIST 2HL PHYS ANAT ASL 1 A TOK I ADV COMP A IB P/CAL MS ECONOMICS PHYSICS 1 ASL 2 A TOK 2 ACP A CALC/AP AB H ECONOMICS/H A PHYSICS 1 AP A IB BUS MGT ADV SPEECH A CALC/AP BC A IB ECON SL A PHYSICS 2 AP A IB ENG 1 HL A IB CALC SL A IB ENG 2 HL US GOV PHYSICS 3, A IB CALC HL A MECH AP H US GOV/H A COMP SCI A AP PSYCHOLOGY PLTW HUM A IB PSYC SL BODY SYS SOCIOLOGY PLTW PRINC A-9 BIOMED SCI CHESTERTON HIGH SCHOOL 2125 South 11th Street Chesterton, IN 46304 Office: 219-983-3730 Fax: 219-983-3775

Chesterton High School is dedicated to quality education for all students and is committed to developing lifelong learners who will value themselves and others, contribute to their community, and achieve individual success in an ever-changing world.

CEEB Code: 150500 www.duneland.k12.in.us/chs

Mr. Brent Martinson, Principal  Dr. Chip Pettit, Superintendent  Mrs. Karen Moffett, Counseling Office Chair

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OUR SCHOOL

All course offerings with full descriptions can be found at Chesterton Senior High School is a four year www.duneland.k12.in.us/chscourses under “CHS Course comprehensive public school located 50 miles southeast Descriptions”. Indiana requires 40 credits for graduation, of Chicago in Chesterton, Indiana. Chesterton has a while CHS requires 42 credits and 47 credits for Academic population of 13,000 and is situated at the very southern Honors Diploma. Students enrolled in the IB program must  tip of Lake Michigan. complete the full IB diploma. The Class of 2020 will graduate on May 29, 2020. CHS is part of the Duneland School Corporation, which English 8 credits includes five elementary schools (K-4), two intermediate Mathematics 6 credits schools (5-6), one middle school (7-8), and one high Science 6 credits school (9-12). CHS is accredited by AdvancED, is an Social Studies 6 credits Indiana Gold Star Counseling Award recipient, and an Physical Education 2 credits International Baccalaureate (IB) school. 23% of our Health 1 credit students are enrolled in the federal Free/Reduced Lunch Technology 1 credit program. Electives 12 credits Directed Electives 6 credits Typically, 77% of our graduates go on to pursue post-  World Languages secondary education. The total school enrollment is  Fine Arts  Career & Technical Education 2065, with 487 students in the class of 2020.

SCHOOL DAY CLASS RANK/GPA

CHS is structured using a block schedule. Block Both class rank and GPA are weighted. Honors points scheduling provides each student with seven, 90- are given in Honors, GT, AP, and IB courses. The minute periods and one 90-minute resource block highest GPA in the senior class is currently 4.79. GPA over two days. is calculated using the non-weighted/weighted scale below. GRADUATION RATE A+ 4.33/5.33 C+ 2.33/3.33 F 0.00 A 4.00/5.00 C 2.00/3.00 I Incomplete School Year Graduation Rate A- 3.67/4.67 C- 1.67/2.67 N Audit 2018-2019 93.0% B+ 3.33/4.33 D+ 1.33 P Pass 2017-2018 92.0% B 3.00/4.00 D 1.00 W Withdrawn 2016-2017 94.4% B- 2.67/3.67 D- 0.67 WF With/Fail

COUNSELING OFFICE STAFF

Ms. Michele Dailey Mrs. Karen Moffett Mr. James Moore [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Grade 9 School Counselor A-L Counseling Office Chair Grade 10-12 School Counselor Joi-Po

Grade 10-12 School Counselor A-Ca Mrs. Danielle Konopasek Mrs. Gretchen Arthur Mrs. Julie Roytan [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Grade 9 School Counselor M-Z Grade 10-12 School Counselor Ce-Joh Grade 10-12 School Counselor Pr-Z A-10 HONORS/GT/ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PLACEMENT COURSES PROGRAM COURSES HONORS/GT/ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CHS offers 24 PLACEMENTHonors courses, COURSES 3 GT courses and 14 Group 1 - LPROGRAManguage A COURSESGro up 5 -

AP courses. IB English HL Mathematics CHS offers 24 Honors courses, 3 GT courses and 14 Group 1 - Language A Group 5 - English : English Honors (Grades 9-12), GT English 10, IB Math Studies SL AP courses. IB English HL Mathematics AP Literature, AP Language & Composition Group 2 - Language B IB Math SL WoErnldg l iLsah n: gEnglishuage: FrenchHonors, (GradesGerman, 9 -Japanese12), GT English & 10, IB French SL IB MathIB MathStudies HL SL AP Literature, AP Language & Composition Spanish (levels 4 & 5) GrouIBp 2German - Langu aSLge B IB Math SL Wo rld Language: French, German, Japanese & IB French SL IB Math HL Mathematics: Honors Algebra I, Geometry & Pre- IB Japanese SL Group 6 - Fine Arts Spanish (levels 4 & 5) IB German SL Calculus, GT Geometry, & Algebra 2/Trig, AP IB Spanish SL IB Visual Art HL Mat hematics: Honors Algebra I, Geometry & Pre- IB Japanese SL Group 6 - Fine Arts Calculus AB & BC, AP Statistics, AP Computer IB Visual Art SL Calculus, GT Geometry, & Algebra 2/Trig, AP IB Spanish SL IB Visual Art HL Science A Calculus AB & BC, AP Statistics, AP Computer Group 3 - Individuals IBIB Visual Film Theory Art SL SL Scienc e: Honors Biology I, Chemistry II, & Societies Science A Group 3 - Individuals IB Film Theory SL Physiology/Anatomy,Scie nc e: Honors Biology Zoology I, Chemistry, AP Biology II, II, AP IB& SHistoryocietie sHL Other C omponents

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Start as a Sophomore IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE The Start as a Sophomore pathway allows current high school students to earn one year of transferable college credits when they graduate high school. Here are Chesterton High School's current offerings: QUANTITATIVE REASONING 3-12 CREDITS MATH 136 College Algebra* (3 credits) DOE# 2564 Pre-Calculus MATH 137 Trig with Analytic Geometry* (3 credits) DOE# 2564 Pre-Calculus MATH 211 Calculus I* (4 credits) DOE# 2562 Calculus AB, AP SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING 3-12 CREDITS HIST 101 Survey of American History I* (3 credits) DOE# 1562 US History, AP or DOE# 1542 US History Honors HIST 102 Survey of American History II* (3 credits) DOE# 1562 US History, AP or DOE# 1542 US History Honors POLS 101 Introduction to American DOE# 1540 US Government Honors Government and Politics* (3 credits) HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING 3-12 CREDITS GERM 101 German Level 1* (4 credits) DOE# 2044 German 3 GERM 102 German Level 2* (4credits) DOE# 2046 German 4 - Semester 1 GERM 201 German Level 3* (3 credits) DOE# 2046 German 4 - Semester 2 GERM 202 German Level 4* (3 credits) DOE# 2048 German 5 SPAN 101 Spanish Level 1* (4 credits) DOE# 2124 Spanish 3 SPAN 102 Spanish Level 2* (4 credits) DOE# 2126 Spanish 4 - Semester 1 SPAN 201 Spanish Level 3* (3 credits) DOE# 2126 Spanish 4 - Semester 2 SPAN 202 Spanish Level 4* (3 credits) DOE# 2128 Spanish 5 FREN 101 French Level 1* (4 credits) DOE# 2024 French 3 FREN 102 French Level 2* (4 credits) DOE# 2026 French 4 - Semester 1 FREN 201 French Level 3* (3 credits) DOE# 2026 French 4 - Semester 2 FREN 202 French Level 4* (3 credits) DOE# 2028 French 5 SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING 3-12 CREDITS BIOL 101 Introductory Biology* (3 credits) DOE #3020 Biology II, AP CHEM 105 Introductory Chemistry I* (3 credits) DOE# 3066 Chemistry II or DOE# 3060 Chemistry AP

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 CREDITS ENGL 111 English Composition* (3 credits) DOE# 1098 Advanced Composition

TOTAL TRANSFER GENERAL EDUCATION CORE 30 MINIMUM CREDITS Please note, COMM 101 is required to complete this pathway. *Denotes Indiana Core Transfer Library Course OTHER DUAL CREDIT COURSES (NOT A PART OF PATHWAY) SDEV 120 Computing Logic (3 credits) MKTG 101 Principles of Marketing (3 credits) You've got options on campus and online! BUSN 101 Introduction of Business (3 credits) BUSN 201 Business Law (3 credits) DESN 101 Intro to Design Technology (3 credits) Be sure to contact your Early College Coach, DESN104 Mechanical Graphics (3 credits) Samantha Madrigal, to ensure you meet all DESN 113 2D Computer-Aided Design (3 credits) requirements of the Start as a Sophomore Pathway. [email protected] IVYTECH.EDU/CORE A-12 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021

IB ENGLISH 1A – HL Grade 12 INTERNATIONAL (IB ENG 2 HL / E014IB) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) BACCALAUREATE This is the second year of the IB English 1A started in Grade 11. This course will continue to challenge students through in-depth analysis and inter- Diploma Program School pretation of specific literary works. Emphasis will continue to be placed on developing analytical and independent thinking, writing, and speaking skills through the study of texts that reveal differing cultural viewpoints and underlying universal themes. The course is assessed through two written examination papers which make up 60% of the final grade. The HL essay makes up 20%. In addition, the student must complete one compulsory oral analyses of works studied, which constitutes the remaining 20% of the grade. An end-of-the-year assessment is administered and sent to the IB world organization for grading.

GROUP 2 – LANGUAGE B

Diploma Program IB LANGUAGE B – SL The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a two-year program IB Spanish B – SL Grade 12 with a comprehensive and rigorous liberal arts curriculum, leading to IB German B – SL Grade 12 examinations in the junior and senior year. IB Diploma students receive IB French B – SL Grade 12 a Chesterton High School diploma and an additional diploma from the IB IB Japanese B – SL Grade 12 Organization. The IB courses are recommended and highly regarded by Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) colleges as demanding and challenging. College applications that include Prerequisites: World Language – Grades 9, 10, 11 IB coursework in high school may be given preferential consideration IB Language B – SL is a second-language course designed for students for admissions and often advanced credit depending on each college. with a high level of ability in a target language. The one-year course gives candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds the opportunity Diploma candidates must select one of these weighted-grade courses to reach a high level of competency in a second language by hearing, from each of six academic areas: English, Language B, Social Studies, Sci- speaking, reading and writing in the target language. At the same time, ence, Math, Art/ Elective. At least three and no more than four must be the opportunity is provided to appreciate the range of issues generated HL (Higher Level—2 years). The remaining will be SL (Standard Level—1 by the study of language and culture. Students perform oral and written year) courses. assessments to demonstrate their understanding of the culture related to the target language; their ability to express themselves in the language Group 1: English 1A – HL with clarity, coherence, and fluency; and their ability to engage in close, Group 2: World Language B – SL (all four languages offer IB) detailed and critical examination of a wide range of texts. The student’s Group 3: History of the Americas HL, Psychology SL, work is assessed by IBO through completion of two written examination Business Management and Theory SL papers which constitute 75% of the final grade. One of the written papers Group 4: Biology HL, Biology SL, Chemistry SL (25% of the total) is a 250-400 word written task assessing productive Group 5: Math Analysis: Approaches SL, Math Applications: skills. The other paper is a receptive skills assessment including reading Interpretations SL, Math Analysis: Approaches HS comprehension (50% of the total). The remaining 25% of the final grade is Group 6: Art HL or SL, Film SL (or any of the above courses not already based on an individual oral exam performed in February or March of the selected) final year of the course. The oral activity is recorded and assessed by the Theory of Knowledge: 1 credit class for full IB diploma candidates who CHS teacher and moderated by the IB World Organization. have selected a class from each of the 6 groups. This class is held during a portion of the SRT block. GROUP 3 – All IB courses are taken in the junior and senior years. One SL course may be scheduled and completed in Grade 11--not including World Language INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES and Math. IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS – HL Grade 11 (IB HST 1 HL / U021IB ) GROUP 1 – ENGLISH Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) The first year of this two-year IB course meets the Indiana U.S. History IB ENGLISH 1A – HL Grade 11 requirement while also including comparative studies of both Canada (IB ENG 1 HL / E013IB) and Latin America. Year one topics include the Civil War and Reconstruc- Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) tion, World War Two and the Americas, the Civil Rights Movement and Prerequisites: English 9 and 10 the Cold War. The required IB internal assessment paper is a historical IB English 1A is a two-year pre-university literature course designed to investigation written in this first-year course, moderated by the IBO, further develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Stu- and constitutes 20% of the score awarded by the IB World Organization. dents enter the program at the start of the junior year and continue to the completion of the senior year. This course examines four traditional liter- IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS – HL Grade 12 ary genres: poetry, drama, critical essays, and the novel. Course comple- (IB HST 2 HL / U022IB) tion will be measured through a variety of oral and written assessments Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) that will be evaluated both internally and externally. Expectations for all This second year of the IB History course focuses on three subjects. class work are designed to be comparable to that of a university setting. Students will perform an in-depth study on the reigns of Ghengis Khan

1 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 and Richard the Lionheart. The remaining portion of the class will cover IB BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT SL – Grade 11 or 12 two subjects. First, the course will study the following dictators: Hitler, (IB BUS MGT/THRY SL / B351IB) Stalin, and Mao. Then the class will cover events from the Cold War from Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) an international perspective. Assignments will consist of examinations, This one-year IB course may be taken in Grade 11 or Grade 12. papers, discussions, and in class projects. Students are required to sit for Recommended Prerequisite: Accounting 1 the three exam papers necessary for the IB diploma. Content: Five topic areas of business are investigated: business organization, human resources, accounts and finance, marketing and operations IB PSYCHOLOGY – SL Grade 11 or 12 management. The IB course curriculum will be followed. There is an in- (IB PSYC SL / U025IB) ternal assessment component project that is moderated by the IB World Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Organization and an externally assessed exam taken in May. The course IB Psychology offers students a broad understanding of psychology and is recognized for advanced placement by many colleges. its different theoretical approaches. Students are guided through the Activities: Textbook reading and assignments, an internal assessment study of human behavior by examining key topics from three different research project, discussions, internet-based work, presentation, etc. perspectives: biological, cognitive, and sociocultural. Through diverse Out-of-Class Time: One to two hours per week, depending on assignment methods of psychological inquiry and research including statistical and Evaluation: Daily work, in-class tests, IB internal assessment project, ethical issues in psychological research, students will study topics such as and exams. experimental psychology, abnormal psychology, dysfunctional behavior, gender psychology, intelligence and personality, social psychology. Stu- dents must also complete one 15-hour research study, in which students GROUP 4 – replicate a simple psychological experiment. Students are evaluated locally but at the end of the year students take two exams that are graded EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES externally by the IB organization. The research paper is assessed by the CHS teacher and externally moderated by the IB world organization. IB BIOLOGY – HL Grade 11 (IB BIO 1 HL / C030IB) IB PHILOSOPHY – SL Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) (IB PHIL SL / U026IB) Prerequisites: Biology I and Chemistry I Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) The first year of this two-year course will focus on biochemistry, cell biol- This one-year IB course may be taken in Grade 11 or Grade 12. The philoso- ogy, molecular genetics, inheritance, evolution, and ecology. Students phy course provides an opportunity for students to engage with some will also learn how to collect, record, process and interpret data. A of the world's most interesting and influential thinkers. It also develops combination of traditional lectures combined with textbook reading, lab highly transferable skills such as the ability to formulate arguments activities, and computer simulations will be used. Lab activities will target clearly, to make reasoned judgements and to evaluate highly complex the design of experiments that will reinforce the scientific method, repeat and multifaceted issues. The emphasis of the DP philosophy course is on the well-known research that has predictable results, and include simple "doing philosophy", that is, on actively engaging students in philosophical activities that reinforce assessment concepts. Through this two-year activity. The course is focused on stimulating students' intellectual curios- course, students will conduct a group project with all science students. ity and encouraging them to examine both their own perspectives and those of others. Students are challenged to develop their skills through IB BIOLOGY – HL Grade 12 the study of philosophical themes and the close reading of a philosophi- (IB BIO 2 HL / C031IB) cal text. They also learn to apply their philosophical knowledge and skills Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) to real-life situations and to explore how non-philosophical material can The second year of IB Biology HL will deal with topics found in ecology, be treated in a philosophical way. Teachers explicitly teach thinking and enzymes, metabolism, cell respiration, botany, photosynthesis, physiol- research skills such as comprehension, text analysis, transfer, and use ogy and anatomy such as digestive, excretory, circulatory, respiratory, of primary sources. immune, nervous, muscular, skeletal, endocrine and reproductive sys- The aim of the philosophy course is to engage students in philosophical tems. This course is assessed through three written exam papers, which activity, enabling them to: 1) develop an inquiring and intellectually curi- constitute 80% of the final IB grade. In addition, students must set up, ous way of thinking, 2) formulate arguments in a sound and purposeful carry out and report on a scientific experiment and complete a compre- way, 3) examine critically their own experiences and their ideological and hensive laboratory investigation. This work constitutes the remaining cultual perspectives, 4) appreciate the diversity of approaches within 20% of the final grade. This work is internally assessed by the CHS teacher philosophical thinking, and 5) apply their philosophical knowledge and and externally moderated by the IB world organization. skills to the world around them. IB BIOLOGY – SL Grade 11 or 12 IB WORLD RELIGIONS – SL (IB BIO 2 SL / C029IB) (IB WREL SL / U027IB) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) This one year course may be taken in Grade 11 or 12. It will deal with the This one-year IB course may be taken in Grade 11 or Grade 12. The IB DP topics of cellular biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution world religions course is a systematic, analytical yet empathetic study of and biodiversity and human physiology. This course is assessed through the variety of beliefs and practices encountered in nine main religions three written exam papers, which constitute 80% of the final IB grade. around the world. The course seeks to promote an awareness of religious In addition, students must set up, carry out and report on a scientific issues in the contemporary world by requiring the study of a diverse range experiment and complete a comprehensive laboratory investigation. of religions. The religions are studied in such a way that students acquire This work constitutes the remaining 20% of the final IB grade. This work a sense of what it is like to belong to a particular religion and how that is internally assessed by the CHS teacher and externally moderated by influences the way in which the followers of that religion understand the IB world organization. Students will also complete a group project the world, act in it, and relate and respond to others. with all other science students.

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IB CHEMISTRY – SL Grade 11 or 12 final grade and is internally assessed by the CHS teacher and externally (IB CHEM SL / C032IB) moderated by the IB world organization. This course will meet with and Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) participate with the appropriate AP calculus courses. Prerequisite: Algebra I, Chemistry I, and Biology I This one-year course may be taken in Grade 11 or 12 and will allow students IB MATHEMATICS: APPLICATIONS & INTERPRETATIONS to investigate and study the world around them and how chemistry – SL Grade 12 applies to it. Students also study one of six optional topics in higher (P/CAL MS IB / M051IB) physical organic chemistry: medicines and drugs; human biochemistry; Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) environmental chemistry; chemical industries; or fuels and energy. This Prerequisites: Algebra II/Trig course is assessed through three written examination papers. In addition, Recommended: Probability and Statistics in Grade 12 students must participate and report upon a multidisciplinary project The aim of Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations is to provide a and an Internal Assessment. course for students with varied backgrounds and abilities and to build This work is internally assessed by the CHS teacher and externally moder- confidence and encourage an appreciation of math in students who ated by the IB World Organization. In addition, the class grade will also do not anticipate a need for theoretical math in college. The course be based on experiments and lab reports, tests, problems, and questions concentrates on math that can be applied to real-world occurrences concerning Chemistry in our world. and everyday situations. Seven distinct areas of study include: Numbers and Algebra; Descriptive Statistics, Logic, Sets, and Probability; Statistical IB PHYSICS – SL Applications; Geometry and Trigonometry; Mathematical Models; and (IB PHY SL / C034IB) Differential Calculus. Students entering this course should have a good Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) understanding of algebra, geometry, and foundational trigonometry. This Prerequisite: General Physics 1 or AP Physics 1 course is assessed through two end-of-course exams which comprise The IB Physics SL curriculum to be followed will include: physics and 80% of the final grade. Students must also complete a personal project. physical measurement, mechanics, thermal physics, waves, electricity This project is an individual piece of work involving the collection of and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. Activities will include information and/or generation of measurements, and the analysis and extensive inquiry based labs, problem solving sessions, class discussion, evaluation of the information of measurements. This is 20% of the final lecture, and class demonstrations. grade and is assessed both internally by the teacher and externally by IBO. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night plus extra time for lab reports IB MATHEMATICS: ANALYSIS & APPROACHES – HL Evaluation: Exams, quizzes, lab reports, problem sets and participation. Grade 11 (CALC HL IB / M054IB) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES (ESS) – SL Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Honors or Algebra II/Trig GT (IB ENV SL / C033IB) with teacher recommendation This IB course includes the study of seven core topics and one option Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) is an interdisciplinary course topic. This course focuses on developing important mathematical offered only at standard level (SL). This course can fulfill either the indi- concepts in a comprehensible, coherent and rigorous way. Core topics viduals and societies or the sciences requirements. provide students the opportunity to engage in detailed study of algebra, ESS is firmly grounded in both a scienticifc exploration of environmental functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, matrices, sytstems in their structure and function, and in the exploration of cultural, vectors, statistics and probability, and calculus. Students will apply their economic, ethical, political and social interactions of societies with the mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in a variety of meaning- environment. As a result of studying this course, students will become ful contexts and should feature justification and proof of results. Before equipped with the ability to recognize and evaluate the impact of our entering the course, the student must demonstrate a solid understanding complex systems of societies on the natural world. of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and foundational trigonometry and statistics. Mathematics HL is assessed in two ways, all taking place during the second year of the course. Three external written examination papers combine for 80% of the final grade. Students are also required GROUP 5 – MATHEMATICS to complete a written exploration paper which offers students the opportunity for developing independence in their mathematical learning. IB MATHEMATICS: ANALYSIS & APPROACHES – SL The exploration paper constitutes the remaining 20% of the final grade Grade 12 (CALC SL IB / M052IB) and is internally assessed by the CHS teacher and externally moderated Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) by the IB World Organization. This course will meet with and participate Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Honors or Algebra II/Trig with with the appropriate AP calculus courses. teacher recommendation This course will include topics in algebra, analytic geometry, trigonom- IB MATHEMATICS: ANALYSIS & APPROACHES – HL etry, functions, matrices, sequences and series, vectors, statistics and Grade 12 (CALC HL IB / M055IB) probability, and differential calculus. A student-owned graphing calcu- Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) lator TI-84+ or equivalent is required. The aim of Mathematics SL is to Prerequisite: Grade 11 IB Math HL provide students who will continue to study mathematics at a university This IB course includes the study of seven core topics and one option with a broad background of mathematical thought, in addition to a sound topic, with the main focus on the option topic of calculus. This course level of technical ability. focuses on developing important mathematical concepts in a compre- Before entering the course, the student must demonstrate a solid under- hensible, coherent, and rigorous way. Core topics provide students the standing of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and foundational trigonometry opportunity to engage in detailed study of calculus, with main topics and statistics. Mathematics SL is assessed in two ways: Two written including differentiation, integration, infinite series, and polar equations. examination papers combine for 80% of the final grade. Students are also Students will apply their mathematical knowledge to solve problems set required to complete a written exploration paper which offers students in a variety of meaningful contexts and should feature justification and the opportunity for developing independence in their mathematical proof of results. Upon entering the course, the student must demon- learning. The exploration paper constitutes the remaining 20% of the

3 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 strate a solid understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, founda- assessment project, and exams tional trigonometry, statistics, and differential calculus. Mathematics HL is Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week, depending on assessed in two ways, all taking place during this year of the course. Three the assignments external written examination papers combine for 80% of the final grade. Evaluation: Daily assignments, presentations, projects and exams Students are also required to complete a written exploration paper which offers students the opportunity for developing independence in their mathematical learning. The exploration paper constitutes the remaining THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE 20% of the final grade and is internally assessed by the CHS teacher and externally moderated by the IB World Organization. This course will meet IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Grade 11 [Semester 2] with and participate with the appropriate AP calculus courses. (TOK 11 IB / Y99190) Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) All IB Diploma Program candidates will be enrolled in this required two- GROUP 6 – THE ARTS semester course. Theory of Knowledge is a thoughtful exploration into universal truth. This course requires collaboration and scholarly thinking. IB VISUAL ARTS – HL Grade 11 (A684IB) Students will explore two questions: what is knowledge, and how do IB VISUAL ARTS – HL Grade 12 (A685IB) we know what we know? This exploration will center on the “Ways of 2 Years/4.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Knowing” - perception, emotion, reason, language, memory, intuition, and faith - and consider how the areas of mathematics, history, the arts, IB VISUAL ARTS – SL Grade 11 or 12 (A683IB) natural science, religious knowledge systems, indigenous knowledge 1 Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) systems and ethics help us determine how a given assertion is true, or Prerequisites: Art Classes in Grades 9 and 10—Drawing 1 & 2 highly a given judgment is sound. Juniors will reflect on knowledge from an recommended or any first level courses with an additional second level international, interdisciplinary perspective, using discussion, journals, to develop more in-depth skills. Interested students must make written presentations, and compositions to share their ideas with their class- application to the art department by March 1—applications available mates and instructor. February 1. Summer studio and investigative work is required. This one year or two year concentrated, rigorous curriculum considers the world of art from an aesthetic, imaginative, and creative point of view, with IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Grade 12 [Semester 1] special focus on how art unites us as citizens of the world. Students will (TOK 12 IB / Y99191) use research, aesthetic principles and comparative criticism to explore Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) art production, processes, media and art genres. This second semester of Theory of Knowledge completes the IB course. An Investigative Workbook (sketchbook journal) that includes draw- Seniors will continue their study from an international, interdisciplin- ings, plans for projects as well as research/notations about art, artists, ary perspective. In addition to discussion, journals, presentations, and cultures, with reflections, and reviews will be required as the foundation compositions, IB Theory of Knowledge seniors will complete two formal for all formal artwork as well as serve as a record/documentation of all assessments: a 1200-1600 word essay and a formal oral presentation. The activities. Students are expected to visit museums, galleries and exhibits, essay is a response to an IB prompt and is externally assessed by an IB and interview/observe artists at work. Through their independent studio examiner. The oral presentation and self-evaluation report are scored by work, students will compile a portfolio of well-developed artwork for the student and the CHS teacher. Scores are then sent to the IB world evaluation by IB examiners, which could result in college credit. Further organization for review. evaluation and recognition will be displayed in a year-end art exhibit, organized and produced by all IB/ADVANCED ART Senior portfolio students. ADDITIONAL IB COMPONENTS Out-of-Class Time Required: 8-10 hours per week (These are NOT additional classes) Material Cost: Minimum $50.

IB FILM – HL Grade 11 (T077IB) CAS To accumulate the required creativity, action, and service points for the IB FILM – HL Grade 12 (T078IB) IB Diploma Program, all IB students will be assigned a common student Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) resource time (SRT) with the CAS supervisor. This is not an extra class, but This one-year course may be taken in Grade 11 or Grade 12. rather an opportunity to coordinate service projects and group activities Content: This two-year course is taken in grades 11 and 12. with an international focus and provide an opportunity for IB instructors The film syllabus consists of the following core areas: Reading film, to meet from time to time to work with the IB diploma candidates. contextualizing film, exploring film production roles, and collaboratively producing film. These core areas have been designed to fully connect EXTENDED ESSAY with each of the four major IB assessment tasks: 1) The textual analysis Completion of the IB Diploma requires students to investigate a topic of requires students to study and write a detailed analysis of a five-minute special interest and develop a 4000-word essay with the expertise of a film extract from a prescribed list. 2) For the comparative study, students subject area mentor and an Extended Essay coordinator who will offer carry out research into a chosen area of film focus, identifying and com- guidance in the development of the essay. This is not a class. Limited paring two films from within that area and presenting their discoveries direction will be provided in both Theory of Knowledge and through SRT as a recorded multimedia comparative study. 3) Throughout the course time. This essay encourages students to deepen their program of study of their studies, students will undertake a variety of filmmaking exercises or broaden their knowledge base. The essay is externally graded by the in three film production roles, led by clearly defined filmmaker inten- IB world organization. In addition, students write three reflections (500 tions. They acquire and develop practical skills and techniques through word limit) thoughout the process. participation in film exercises, experiments and the creation of at least one completed film. Students will create a film portfolio consisting of 3-9 portfolio pages and film reel documenting their activities. 4) Bringing together all they have encountered during the film course, students at HL work collaboratively in a core production team to plan and create an original completed film and project report. Activities: Textbook and in-class assignments, presentations, the internal

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ART ART CONT'D C WG/ ART COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 AHD HP* NCAA C WG/ COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 AHD HP* NCAA Visual Comm. 2 • • • • Intro to 2-Dim. Art • • • • • Visual Comm. 3 • • • Adv. 2-Dim Art • • • Visual Comm. 4 • • Digital Design 1 • • • • • AP Studio Art • • • • Digital Design 2 • • • • AP Art History • • • • • • • Digital Design 3 • • • INTRODUCTION TO 2–DIMENSIONAL ART (A68010) Digital Design 4 • • Semester/1.0 Credit This beginner’s course is a basic level class recommended for stu- Sculpture 1 • • • • • dents in grades 9-10, that surveys the elements and principles of art Sculpture 2 through a variety of media, processes and techniques. It is a strong • • • • foundation for all other art curriculum and is intended to give the Scultpure 3 • • • student an overview of what they can further explore with more in depth classes offered in the Art Department. It also serves as Sculpture 4 • • an excellent art credit to satisfy the Fine Arts requirement for the Academic Honors diploma. Printmaking 1 • • • • • Prerequisite: None Printmaking 2 • • • • Content: Students will explore the language of art defined by the elements and principles used in creating art composition in a variety Printmaking 3 • • • of materials, techniques and processes. Art history will be applied to each problem to see how artists develop themes (ideas) and solve Printmaking 4 • • composition. Students will learn to assess art through verbal and Ceramics 1 • • • • written communication. No previous skill necessary! Activities: A sampling of media in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and Ceramics 2 • • • • Visual Communication will introduce students to a variety of other classes in the art department. Ceramics 3 • • • Out of Class Time Required: One hour per week Ceramics 4 Evaluation: Individual/group critiques, written self-evaluations/ tests, • • daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as completion of Drawing 1 • • • • • work and responsibility for use of all tools used in the classroom.

Drawing 2 • • • • ADVANCED 2–DIMENSIONAL ART (A68200) Drawing 3 • • • Senior Portfolio Grade 12 Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Drawing 4 • • This class can be taken as IB Prep for juniors interested in IB VISUAL ART SL as a senior. Painting 1 • • • • • Prerequisite: Students should have at least 4 or more art credits Painting 2 • • • • with a minimum of B average with a concentration in 2 dimensional media. Interested students must make written application to the art Painting 3 • • • department by February 28th—applications available February 1st. Summer studio and investigative work is required. Painting 4 • • Content: Product oriented class designed to help Senior Art students Jewelry 1 • • • • prepare a high quality portfolio of work for entrance to college/art school programs that will demonstrate student’s ability to work Jewelry 2 • • • • with themes, goals, independent exploration as well as verbal and written articulation of success and accomplishment. Must be able Jewelry 3 • • • to keep a visual journal as the documentation/evidence of research, Jewelry 4 exploration of media, and all planning/reflection for studio work. This • • class aligns with the criteria and expectations set for IB VISUAL ART. Photography 1 • • • (Course description in IB section Group 6- THE ARTS) Activities: Investigative workbook research of media/idea explora- Photography 2 • • • tion, studio work, written reviews/reflections/assessments, gallery/ museum visits, class critiques/discussions mid April gallery exhibit. Photography 3 • • Out of Class Time Required: 8-10 hours per week Photography 4 • • Evaluation: Group and individual critiques, written self-evaluations/ artist statements and exhibition of work which aligns with the In- Visual Comm. 1 • • • • ternational Baccalaureate Diploma requirements and assessments.

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DIGITAL DESIGN 1 (A68180) develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and Semester/1.0 Credit written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Prerequisite: None Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of Content: Exploration of digital design programs and how they apply art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. to digital art. Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Activities: This course is a project-based course that explores art Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- history, technology and inventions by creating with different tools tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation and techniques including Photoshop and Illustrator to create 2D and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for print media. Students will also create both vector and raster-based exhibition of work. graphics in visual design and develop an aesthetic understanding of basic design through the creation of a portfolio. SCULPTURE 1 (A68020) Out-Of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours average per week Semester/1.0 Credit Cost: Ink, Paper Prerequisite: None Evaluation: Individual/Group Critiques, written/online self-evalua- Content: Understanding design elements and principles through tions, daily participation, completion and execution of work. 3D form. Activities: This is an introduction to 3D art which explores the ma- DIGITAL DESIGN 2 (A68190) terials and processes used in manipulating, modeling, forming, and Semester/1.0 Credit assemblage (plaster, paper, glass, papier-mâché, clay, wood, wire, Prerequisite: Digital Design I with B- or better various found objects, etc.). *It is recommended for grades 10-12 due Content: Continue building an understanding of digital art and design to the sophisticated cutting tools used in production. Art theory and art history (ranging from historic art masters of the world to living using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and 3D modeling programs. and working contemporary artists) will be explored as a means to Activities: Students will engage in sequential learning experiences introduce various techniques, styles, processes, and concepts to all that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production artwork. Students will learn to assess art through verbal and written and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. They incorporate communication. desktop publishing, digitized imagery, computer animation, and web Out -of -Class Time Required: Approximately 1 hour per week. design. Students reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations/artist and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make statements, written tests, daily motivation, participation, effort, and informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate growth, as well as completion of work. art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration. Students identify art-related careers. Cost: Ink, paper SCULPTURE 2 (A68030) Out-Of-Class Time Required: More extensive projects will require 1-2 Semester/1.0 Credit hours outside of class. Prerequisite: Sculpture 1 with B- or better Evaluation: Individual/group critiques, written/online self-evalua- Content: Refinement of skills and materials used to explore 3-D form tions, daily participation, completion and execution of work. in Sculpture 1 Activities: Expression of ideas through form by carving, casting, DIGITAL DESIGN 3 (A68195) modeling, assemblage, and forming (glass, clay, wood, wire, and various found objects/mixed media). Skills learned in Sculpture 1 will Semester/1.0 Credit be expanded upon, new materials will be explored and combined Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher ap- into different works, and students will produce more work at a faster proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course pace all leading to the end goal of developing a unique artistic style. of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Art History will be applied to each problem as a way to see how artists Independent Study permission form is required. develop quality work. Students will learn through verbal and written Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, communication. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. the study of art upon graduation. Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluation/artist develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and statements, written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. as well as completion of work. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week SCULPTURE 3 (A68035) Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Semester/1.0 Credit tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Prerequisite: Sculpture 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher approval. and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of exhibition of work. study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Independent Study permission form is required. DIGITAL DESIGN 4 (A68196) Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will Prerequisite: Digital Design 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists approval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and course of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Com- written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. pleted Independent Study permission form is required. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists

6 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and exhibition of work. written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of SCULPTURE 4 (A68036) art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Prerequisite: Sculpture 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher ap- Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for Independent Study permission form is required. exhibition of work. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. PRINTMAKING 4 (A68065) Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will Semester/1.0 Credit be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists Prerequisite: Printmaking 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher ap- develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of Independent Study permission form is required. art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and exhibition of work. written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of PRINTMAKING 1 (A68040) art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Prerequisite: None Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Content: Exploration of the processes & techniques of printmaking. tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Activities: Printmaking is the process of transferring an image from and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for one surface to another. This class explores traditional and non-tra- exhibition of work. ditional print processes including silk screening, stenciling, intaglio, linoleum cuts and monoprinting. This course involves the use of sharp CERAMICS 1 (A68060) cutting tools and heavy printing presses so only responsible students Semester/1.0 Credit need apply. Art history will be examined throughout the course to Prerequisite: None promote visual literacy and contextual awareness. Content: Exploration of methods, skills, and techniques of pottery Out -of -Class Time Required: Approximately 1 hour per week construction. maximum. Activities: Variety of methods of working with clay. Art History will be Evaluation: Individual projects, critiques, written evaluations, daily applied to each problem as a way to see how artists develop quality participation, personal growth, as well as completion of work, and work. Students will learn through verbal and written communication. safety. Out-of-Class Time required: Two hours per week. Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluation/artist PRINTMAKING 2 (A68050) statements, written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, Semester/1.0 Credit as well as completion of all work. Prerequisite: Printmaking 1 with B- or better Content: Reinforcement and growth of skills begun in Printmaking 1. CERAMICS 2 (A68070) Activities: This class will build upon the skills gained in Printmaking 1 Semester/1.0 Credit and further develop a personal aesthetic within the medium. Students Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 with B- or better will have the opportunity to work on larger printing plates and with Content: Refinement and expansion of exploration of methods, more advanced methods, including mixed media, textiles and multiple skills, and techniques of pottery construction begun in Ceramics 1. color editions. Art history will be applied to every problem as a way Activities: Variety of methods of working with clay. Art History will be of seeing how other printmakers develop quality work. Safety and applied to each problem as a way to see how artists develop quality mindfulness remain the highest priority. work. Students will learn through verbal and written communication. Out-of-Class Time Required: Up to 2 hours per week. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of Evaluation: Individual projects, group critiques, written self-evalu- art upon graduation. ations, daily participation, development of personal aesthetic and Out-of-Class Time required: 2-3 hours per week. completion of work. Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluation/artist statements, written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, PRINTMAKING 3 (A68055) as well as completion of all work. Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Printmaking 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher ap- CERAMICS 3 (A68075) proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course Semester/1.0 Credit of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher approval. Independent Study permission form is required. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. Independent Study permission form is required. Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills,

7 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and completion of work. written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of DRAWING 3 (A68091) art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Prerequisite: Drawing 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher approval. Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for Independent Study permission form is required. exhibition of work. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. CERAMICS 4 (A68076) Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will Semester/1.0 Credit be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists Prerequisite: Ceramics 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher ap- develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of Independent Study permission form is required. art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and exhibition of work. written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of DRAWING 4 (A68092) art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Prerequisite: Drawing 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher ap- Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for Independent Study permission form is required. exhibition of work. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. DRAWING 1 (A68080) Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will Semester/1.0 Credit be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists Prerequisite: None develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and Content: Exploration of drawing fundamentals from traditional to written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. contemporary. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of Activities: Students will explore the fundamentals of seeing, sketching art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. and drawing through a variety of approaches and media. Techniques Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week like creating the illusion of shadow, depth and perspective will be cov- Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- ered as well as surrealism, observation and non-traditional approaches. tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Materials include graphite, ink, pastel, colored pencil and chocolate and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for sauce. This course serves as a wide-ranging survey of drawing styles exhibition of work. and techniques so students can ultimately identify and develop their own personal aesthetic. Art history and modern culture will be ap- PAINTING 1 (A68100) plied throughout. This is a highly recommended foundation for all Semester/1.0 Credit art related curricula. Prerequisite: None Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately 1-2 hours per week Content: Development of composition and study of color and light. Evaluation: Individual projects, critiques, written evaluations, daily Activities: Exploration of a variety of materials and techniques (oil participation, personal growth, and completion of work. stick, acrylic paints, water colors). Art theory and art history (ranging from historic art masters of the world to living and working con- DRAWING 2 (A68090) temporary artists) will be explored as a means to introduce various Semester/1.0 Credit techniques, styles, processes, and concepts to all art work. Students Prerequisite: Drawing 1 with B- or better will learn to assess art through verbal and written communication. Content: Expansion of skills, techniques, and visual vocabulary Students will be asked to demonstrate technical understanding and learned in Drawing 1 concentrating on expression of idea and story- creativity through a variety of projects, structured around the Ele- telling through composition and materials. Highly recommended for ments of Art and Principles of Design. those who plan to continue to study art upon graduation. Out -of -Class Time Required: Approximately 1 hour per week maxi- Activities: Students will use sketchbooks for developing and re- mum. searching drawing techniques and themes, then create and present Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations/artist portfolio quality work using advanced materials and tools. Written statements, written tests, daily motivation, participation, effort, and artist reviews and gallery visits will be required four times per semes- growth, as well as completion of work. ter. Art history will be applied to each problem as a way to see how artists develop themes (ideas) and solve composition. Students will assess art through verbal and written communication.

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PAINTING 2 (A68110) Out -of -Class Time Required: Two hours per week Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, written Prerequisite: Painting 1 with B- or better tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as completion Content: Refinement of skills and techniques begun in Painting 1. of work. Activities: Expression of ideas through paint media on a variety of sur- faces and forms. Written artist reviews and gallery visits will be required. JEWELRY 2 (A68125) Art History will be applied to each problem as a way to see how artists Semester/1.0 Credit develop quality work. Students will learn to assess art through verbal Prerequisite: Jewelry 1 and written communication. Content: Students will continue to build their portfolio and design works Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately 2 hours per week maximum. of jewelry utilizing various fabrication techniques. These include sawing, Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, written piercing, filing, and soldering. Students in Jewelry 2 engage in sequential tests, daily motivation, participation, and growth, as well as completion learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthet- of work. ics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Activities: Students will design and make jewelry using both hot and PAINTING 3 (A68115) cold processes. Cold processes include hand-built assemblies including Semester/1.0 Credit tool-formed work (bent wire, chasing, repoussage, beading, riveting, Prerequisite: Painting 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher approval. found object assembly). Hot processes include kiln-fired and torch work. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of They will use a variety of techniques as well as materials. Students will study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify Independent Study permission form is required. art-related careers. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, written Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as completion be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists of work. develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. JEWELRY 3 (A68126) Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of Semester/1.0 Credit art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Prerequisite: Jewelry 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher approval. Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Independent Study permission form is required. and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, exhibition of work. methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will PAINTING 4 (A68116) be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists Semester/1.0 Credit develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and Prerequisite: Painting 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher ap- written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Independent Study permission form is required. Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists exhibition of work. develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. JEWELRY 4 (A68127) Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of Semester/1.0 Credit art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Prerequisite: Jewelry 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher ap- Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Independent Study permission form is required. and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, exhibition of work. methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will JEWELRY 1 (A68120) be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists Semester/1.0 Credit develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and Prerequisite: None written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Content: Students design and create works of jewelry utilizing vari- Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of ous fabrication techniques. These include sawing, piercing, filing, and art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. soldering. Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Activities: Students will design and make jewelry using both hot and cold Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- processes. Cold processes include hand-built assemblies including tool- tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation formed work (bent wire, chasing, repoussage, beading, riveting, found and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for object assembly). Hot processes include kiln-fired and torch work. They exhibition of work. will use a variety of techniques as well as materials.

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PHOTOGRAPHY 1 (A68130) VISUAL COMMUNICATION 1 (A68150) Semester/1.0 Credit Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Students must have a 35mm film camera with adjustable Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 F-stop and shutter settings. Content: Visually communicating ideas through graphic design, video Content: Basic photography for beginners. and print media. Activities: Film developing, printing, enlarging, photograms, multiple Activities: Students will explore how ideas are shared visually in soci- prints. ety through graphic design, filmmaking, fashion, gaming, advertising Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours monthly. and beyond. Students will use digital means (video Adobe Illustrator Cost: Costs can be up to $100 per semester & Photoshop) and traditional tools (drawing, painting, collage) to Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, communicate complex ideas as efficiently and effectively as possible. written exams, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well Daily discussion will examine the intersection between human be- as completion of work. havior, creative expression, and cultural literacy all through the lens of sociology and art history. Projects will challenge students to think PHOTOGRAPHY 2 (A68140) creatively and solve design issues faced by humans across the planet. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately 1 hour per week Prerequisite: Photography 1 with B- or better. Students must have Evaluation: Individual and group projects, critiques, written evalua- a digital 35mm camera with adjustable F-stop and shutter settings. tions, daily participation, personal growth, and completion of work. Students must have a complete understanding of manual aperture and shutter speed priority settings. VISUAL COMMUNICATION 2 (A68160) Content: Instruction in black and white, color, and digital photogra- Semester/1.0 Credit phy with emphasis on composition, camera techniques and studio. Prerequisite: Visual Communication 1 with B- or better Activities: Formatting, problems in composition and lighting Content: Expansion of skills, techniques and themes learned in Visual Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours weekly. Communications 1, concentrating on effective visual communications Evaluation: Individual completion of projects that encompass studio for print and video media. work, photo journalism, site photography, and product photography. Activities: Students will further explore creative methods of using modern and traditional media to transmit ideas. Individual and group PHOTOGRAPHY 3 (A68145) projects will investigate advertising, filmmaking, game design and Semester/1.0 Credit public art. Students will use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, video edit- Prerequisite: Photography 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher ap- ing, drawing and painting to simplify complex narratives, ideas and proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course concepts. Art history and psychology will be examined daily through of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed research and discussion to understand how artists solve the chal- Independent Study permission form is required. lenge of conveying complex meanings in the simplest visual means Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, possible. Projects will emphasize creativity, efficient communication methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. and cultural literacy. Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately 1 hour per week be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists Evaluation: Individual and group projects, critiques, written evalua- develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and tions, daily participation, personal growth, and completion of work. written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of VISUAL COMMUNICATION 3 (A68165) art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Prerequisite: Visual Communication 1 and 2 with B- or better and Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- teacher approval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation desired course of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for Completed Independent Study permission form is required. exhibition of work. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. PHOTOGRAPHY 4 (A68147) Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will Semester/1.0 Credit be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists Prerequisite: Photography 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher ap- develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of Independent Study permission form is required. art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and exhibition of work. written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of VISUAL COMMUNICATION 4 (A68166) art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Prerequisite: Visual Communication 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- teacher approval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation desired course of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for Completed Independent Study permission form is required. exhibition of work. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills,

10 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will BUSINESS be applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists BUSINESS AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and C WG/ written communication with instructor, as well as studio production. COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 AHD HP* NCAA Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Intro to Business • • • • Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Intro to Accounting • • • tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Adv. Accounting • • and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for exhibition of work. Cooperative Educ. • Business Law & AP ART HISTORY (A68400) Ethics 1 • • Year/2.0 Credits Business Law & Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for AP Art History. Students Ethics 2 • • • who have been successful in humanities courses, such as history and literature, or in studio art courses are especially encouraged to enroll Introduction to • • since those experiences will likely support and enrich the context of Entrepreneurship the art history course. Web Design 1 • • • Content: The AP Art History course explores such topics as the nature of art, its uses, its meanings, art making, and responses to art. The Web Design 2 • • study of art history invites students to discover the diversity in and Personal Financial connections among forms of artistic expression throughout history Responsibility • • • • and from around the globe. Students learn about how people have responded to and communicated their experiences through art making Principles of • • • by exploring art in its historic and cultural contexts. Students research, Marketing discuss, read, and write about art, artists, art making, and responses Sports & Entertain- to and interpretations of art. ment Marketing • • • Activities: Through investigation of diverse artistic traditions of cul- Preparing for tures from prehistory to the present, the course fosters in-depth and College & Careers • • • • holistic understanding of the history of art from a global perspective. Students learn and apply skills of visual, contextual, and comparative Interactive Media • • • analysis to engage with a variety of art forms, constructing understanding of individual works and interconnections of art-making processes Principles of Business Mgmt. • • • and products throughout history. Out-of-Class Time Required: 3-5 hours per week INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (B35010) Evaluation: AP Art History exam Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None AP STUDIO ART (A68500) Content: This is a great class for students thinking about a business Year/2.0 Credits major in college, but includes plenty of useful information for any Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for AP Studio Art, however student to help them become a productive adult. The second most experiences in studio art courses that address conceptual, technical, popular college major is business, in Indiana and nationwide. This and critical thinking skills can support student success in the AP Studio course provides students with an overview of accounting, market- Art Program. ing, entrepreneurship, economics, personal finance and law. Other Content: AP Studio Art students work with diverse media, styles, sub- topics included are career exploration, Internet stock market invest- jects, and content. Three portfolios of work will be developed while fo- ing, ethics and a “Trump apprentice” activity. Get acquainted with cusing on: A Range of Approaches (Breadth), Sustained Investigation other business courses/majors with this introductory business class. (Concentration), and Selected Works (Best Quality). Students’ work Activities: Chapter exercises, workbook, discussion, lecture, Internet, is informed and guided by observation, research, experimentation, computer, and group activities. discussion, critical analysis, and reflection relating individual practices Out-of-Class Time Required: Typically most work can be completed to the art world. Students are asked to document their artistic ideas in class with little or no homework, unless the student is absent. One and practices to demonstrate conceptual and technical development hour per week for some units is possible at times, however. over time. The AP Studio Art Program supports students in becoming Evaluation: Projects, tests, participation, quizzes, class work. inventive artistic scholars who contribute to visual culture through art making. INTRO TO ACCOUNTING (B35090) Activities: Students will create a body of work unified by a visual or Year/2.0 Credits conceptual theme. This portfolio will incorporate artistic intention, Prerequisite: None. critical analysis, innovative thinking and systematic investigation Content: The favorite college major in recent years is accounting! Find through any two-dimensional medium or process, such as graphic out why it’s fast becoming one of the most glamorous career fields. design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, This course is a “must have” for any student interested in a career fashion design, fashion illustration, painting and printmaking. All work in business or planning on owning a business. If you can add and will be accompanied by a rigorous process of systematic investigation, subtract, you can handle accounting. Learn how to calculate payroll cultural research and artistic intention. deductions and maintain and balance a checkbook; apply basic ac- Out-of-Class Time Required: 3-5 hours per week counting principles to different kinds of corporations; use the com- Evaluation: AP Studio Art portfolio and written artist statement. puter to keep accounts for several businesses; and learn how Excel

11 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 spreadsheets are used to calculate depreciation, maintain stock and Evaluation: Projects, tests, presentations, computer work, par investment accounts, and understand how petty cash and change ticipation, quizzes, class work, mock trial funds work. The learning style will vary (reading, talking, watching, and hands-on) and the majority of the work is done online, so if you BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS 2 (B35320) like working on the Internet, you will enjoy learning Accounting. Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) Activities: Book and online activities, problems using Microsoft Excel, Prerequisite: Business Law & Ethics 1 computerized activities using accounting forms. Content: Building on the concepts from Business Law & Ethics Out-of-Class Time Required: Limited unless absent. 1, this course explores the topics of ethics, environment, energy, Evaluation: Objective tests, daily work, and participation. employment, property, and personal (credit, bankruptcy and do- mestic relations) law. The end of some units will include mock trials. ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (B35110) Students will learn concepts that are useful in everyday life. Strongly Year/2.0 Credits recommended for anyone interested in law enforcement, law, poli- Prerequisites: Intro to Accounting (Year) tics or business. Content: Explore the real world of financial services through this Activities: Mock trials, field trip, lecture, chapter exercises, solving advanced, second-year course of accounting and receive three col- case problems, internet, computer, and group activities. lege credits--free. Continue this interactive discovery through the Out-of-Class Time Required: Typically most work can be completed use of automated accounting, Excel, and the Internet. Find out how in class with little or no homework, unless the student is absent. One sports teams, soft drink companies, cosmetic firms and others ana- hour per week for some units. lyze financial statements to make decisions. Learn about horizontal Evaluation: Projects, tests, presentations, computer work, participa- and vertical financial analysis. Advance your accounting knowledge tion, quizzes, class work, mock trials to include corporate earnings, stocks, and dividends. Evaluate cost data and management efficiency through ratio analysis. If you liked INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP (B35350) Accounting, you’ll love this advanced interactive course. All course Semester/1.0 Credit work is done in the lab with instructor supervision. Prerequisite: Digital Applications & Responsibility Activities: Book and workbook exercises, computer simulations and Content: This course is recommended for students who are inter- projects, Excel, and games. ested in owning their own business, however, the topics covered in Out-of-Class Time Required: Limited unless absent. this course are valuable to anyone who is interested in pursuing a Evaluation: Objective tests, daily work, and participation. career in the business world. Units of instruction include opportunity, international business, marketing, advertising, promotion, manage- COOPERATIVE EDUCATION [Work Study] (B35180) ment, finance, accounting, forms of business, legal issues, and ethics. Year/6.0 Credits Activities: Lectures, discussions, chapter exercises, outside speak- Prerequisite: Good attendance, permission of instructor. ers, business plan creation, presentations, business simulations and Content: A program for seniros that strives to provide an avenue group activities. for the transition from the school atmosphere to the world of work Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. in the areas of business, industrial trades, food service, agriculture, Evaluation: Unit tests, presentations, quality of discussion, special construction trades, health care, home economics and other techni- homework assignments, and business plan presentation. cal areas. participating students attend school three blocks and then are released to their training stations for the rest of the day. They WEB DESIGN 1 (B35560) work at their training station for a minimum of 15 hours per week Semester/1.0 Credit and receive a salary, as well as one credit for the related class and Prerequisites: None credits for working at the training station. Upon completion of the Content: Fire up your interest in making web pages through the use year-long course, the student will have earned six credits, an income of HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks. Learn to make excit- and gained valuable work experience. ing interactive web pages with your own animations and your own Activities: Lectures, guest speakers, discussions, exercises, projects designs. Discover how layout and navigation makes others interested and computer application activities. in your website. You should have basic typing skills and familiarity Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week for related with files, folders, and word processing. There is no homework—it’s class coursework. all hands-on work in the computer lab. Anyone with an interest in Evaluation: Daily work, class participation, as well as work evaluations making web pages can take this beginning course in web design. of on-the-job experiences. Activities: Chapter exercises, web projects, demonstrations, and computer-based activities (all hands-on). BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS 1 (B35310) Out-of-Class Time Required: None, unless absent. Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Objective and performance-based tests, daily work, and Prerequisite: None. participation. Content: How often do you get the opportunity to ask a judge, a prosecutor and a lawyer questions about their work? In this class WEB DESIGN 2 (B35570) you’ll be able to do just that and more. Students will learn concepts Semester/1.0 Credit that are useful in everyday life. This course provides an overview Prerequisites: “C” average in Web Design 1 (B35560) of the legal system, sources of law, court structure, criminal law, Content: Advance your HTML knowledge and your web design ability procedural law, substantive law, civil law, contract law, juvenile law, to make moving slideshows with Flash, drop-down menus for your and ethical issues. Strongly recommended for anyone interested in web pages, personalized animations, and dynamic enhancements law enforcement, law, politics or business. with sound effects. Learn some basic Java Script tools to make Activities: Guest speakers, mock trial, field trip, lecture, chapter exer- your pages better and more interactive. Create your own graphics cises, solving case problems, internet, computer, and group activities. and animations. All work in this course is done in the lab at school. Out-of-Class Time Required: Typically most work can be completed There is no homework. If you enjoy making websites and you have in class with little or no homework, unless the student is absent. One a creative eye, this is the course for you. hour per week for some units. Activities: Assigned exercises, demonstrations, and self-designed

12 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 website projects. lectures, and a job shadowing experience. Out-of-Class Time Required: None unless absent. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week Evaluation: Objective and performance-based tests, daily work, and Evaluation: Projects, assignments, activities and tests. participation. INTERACTIVE MEDIA (B46500) PERSONAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (B35550) Year/2.0 Credits Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Preparing for College and Careers (B46470) Prerequisite: None. Content: Interactive Media prepares students for careers in business Content: This course is strongly recommended for all students as and industry working with interactive media products and services the topics covered will help students to be productive workers, which includes the entertainment industries. This course emphasizes consumers, and citizens. This course includes instruction in improving the development of digitally generated or computer-enhanced economic citizenship in personal management and consumerism - products using multimedia technologies. Students will develop managing money received and deciding how to spend it wisely. Units an understanding of professional business practices including the of instruction include the stock market, investing in mutual funds and importance of ethics, communication skills, and knowledge of the real estate, checking accounts and banking, saving for the future, “virtual workplace”. credit, housing, and the consumer in the marketplace. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There Activities: Discussions, readings, chapter exercises, group activities, may be some projects that will require more time after school than internet activities, and two long-term projects/simulations in check- a normal week. ing accounts and household financial management. Evaluation: Students will be graded on essays, tests, homework Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. and projects. Evaluation: Objective and short answer tests along with special homework assignments. PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (B35555) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (B35650) Prerequisite: Previous Honors courses, Interview Year/2.0 Credits Content: Principles of Business Management focuses on the roles Prerequisite: Grade 10-12 and responsibilities of managers as well as opportunities and chal- Content: Did you ever wonder why products like the DeLorean, lenges of ethically managing a business in the free enterprise system. Crystal Pepsi, McDonald’s Arch Deluxe, or New Coke never made Students will attain an understanding of management, team building, it on the market? Find out what it takes to be successful in sports, leadership, problem solving steps and processes that contribute to entertainment, tourism, and hospitality marketing. This course will the achievement of organizational goals. The management of human cover such topics as: functions of marketing, marketing strategies, and financial resources is emphasized. products and pricing, channels of distribution, advertising and selling Activities: Discussion, research in the College/Career Center, com- and careers in marketing. puter activities, written projects, videos, guest speakers, lectures, Activities: Lectures, class discussions, and in class projects/activities and a team project. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week Evaluation: Tests, quality of discussions and homework assignments. TECHNOLOGY SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING (B35700) Semester/1.0 Credit TECHNOLOGY Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing (B35650) COURSE FR SO JR SR C WG/ AHD NCAA Content: Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a specialized market- 40 HP* ing course that develops student understanding of the sport/event Digital Applications & industries, their economic impact, and products; distribution systems Responsibility 1 • • • • and strategies; pricing considerations; product/service management, Digital Applications & and promotion. Students acquire an understanding and apprecia- Responsibility 2 • • • tion for planning. Throughout the course, students are presented Introduction to problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic and Computer Science • • • • critical-thinking skills. Participation in cooperative education is an optional instructional method, giving students the opportunity to Computer Science 1 • • • apply newly acquired marketing skills in the workplace. Computer Science 2, Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There Programming • • may be some projects that will require more time after school than Computer Science 3, a normal week. Databases • • Evaluation: Students will be graded on essays, tests, homework, and projects. Computer Science 2: Special Topics • • PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS (B46470) Computer Science A, AP • • • • Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None PLTW Comp. Science • • Content: What every student needs to succeed in today’s world of 3: Cybersecurity work. This course will help chart a course for career exploration and Intro to Communica. • • • • assist in the transition to the work world. It will offer a look into life roles and responsibilities and how to be a productive participant in Radio & TV 1 (TV) • • • the work force. Activities: Discussion, research in the College/Career Center, com- Radio & TV 1 (Radio) • • • puter activities, activity sheets, projects, videos, guest speakers,

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TECHNOLOGY CONT'D COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 (T07510) Year/2.0 Credits C WG/ COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 HP* AHD NCAA Prerequisite: Intro to Computer Science and Algebra 1 with a "C" average, or Grade 10, 11, 12 with an "A-" in Algebra 1 and permission Radio & TV 2 (Radio) • • of the teacher. Content: Using Python, the students learn how to manipulate the Radio & TV 2 (TV) • • language of the computer and create programs, graphics, and Radio - I.S. • "software" of their own. Activities: Lectures, computer lab activities, discussions, group TV - I.S. • projects, and tests. Out-of-class Time Required: One to two hours per week; more if the Info. Tech. Support • • student has been absent. Evaluation: Daily work, class participation, creation of computer DIGITAL APPLICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITY 1 programs, and quizzes and tests. (T07500) Semester/1.0 Credit COMPUTER SCIENCE 2, PROGRAMMING (T07600) Prerequisite: None Year/2.0 Credits Content: This introductory, “hands-on” class is the computer course Prerequisite: Computer Science 1 with a “C” average. that provides the framework for future computer courses. It is de- Content: Learning advanced computer programming techniques in signed to expose students to introductory levels of Microsoft Office. Python, students have the opportunity to increase their knowledge Students will spend time learning the concepts and applications of in developing algorithms. Using the lab computers and other tools word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and visual presentations. such as Raspberry Pi, students learn to identify and write programs Upon completion of this course, students will be able to better select using variables, constants, functions and procedures, as well as ad- future courses that involve more specific software applications. vanced topics in object oriented programming. As a result, students Activities: Discussions, step-by-step guided practices, applications, will experience the real-life applications of Python concepts. Can be projects, presentations, and hands-on skills demonstrations. taken concurrently with Computer Science 3, Databases. Out-of-Class Time Required: None unless student is absent. Activities: Lectures, computer lab activities, discussions, individual Evaluation: Projects, tests, and presentations, computer work, daily and team projects, and quizzes and tests. grades, and participation. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week; more if the student has been absent. DIGITAL APPLICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITY 2 Evaluation: Daily work, class participation and creation of computer (T07505) programs, and quizzes and tests. Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Digital Application & Responsibility 1 (T07500) COMPUTER SCIENCE 3, DATABASES (T07650) Content: Students will apply advanced applications to projects using Year/2.0 Credits Microsoft Office Suite software including Word, Access, Excel, and Prerequisite: Computer Science 1 with a “C” average. PowerPoint. Word processing, spreadsheets, databases, integration, Content: Begin with the basics and then move into the more in-depth and computerized presentations will be incorporated into the class. analysis of database environments including importance in the busi- Students will incorporate all items to create a final presentation ness world. Discussions, projects and the development of a busi- made during class time. All college-bound and business students are ness application of databases will be studied in this up-and-coming encouraged to enroll in this “all-in-one” course. career field. Students will work on team building, work ethics, and Activities: Demonstrations, step-by-step guided practices, daily appli- communication skills. Having passed Computer Science 1 with a C cations, projects, presentations, and use of the Internet for research. average is a prerequisite for the course. Can be taken concurrently Out-of-Class Time Required: None, unless student is absent. with Computer Science 2, Programming. Evaluation: Objective and Production tests, in-class exercises and Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours per week; more if the student projects, participation. has been absent.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (T07509) COMPUTER SCIENCE 2: SPECIAL TOPICS (T07660) Semester/1.0 Credit Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Computer Science 1 Content: Introduction to Computer Science allows students to Content: This course is for students that are seriously interested in explore the world of computer science. Students will gain a broad pursuing programming at a high level. Students will be exposed to understanding of the areas composing computer science, focusing other programming software such as Javascript, Python, PHP and on how to represent digital information in computers and transfer it more. Other topics that may be discussed include: data storage, between people and computational devices; foundational concepts data mining, automation, video gaming, cybersecurity, network- of computer programming using JavaScript and the Cord.org App ing, algorithms, cryptography, information theory, and internet Lab; and big data and privacy including the basics of how and why infrastructure. A majority of the course assignments will be assessed modern encription works. through in class projects. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There may be some projects that will require more time after school than may be some projects that will require more time after school than a normal week. a normal week Evaluation: Students will be graded on lab work, tests, homework, Evaluation: Students will be graded on written work, tests, home- and projects. work and projects.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE A, AP (T07550) into use and make a practice filmmaking assignment. Students will Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) become familiar with the basics of treatments and script writing, of Prerequisite: Computer Science 2 with a "C" average or Computer cinematography and lighting, even learn the basics of animation and Science 1 with a "B+" average; Grades 11-12; Completed AP Contract of sound. Prior experience in still photography or video production Content: An advanced computer course that provides students with is not needed. the instruction of content established by the College Board, currently Activities: There will be projects in which skills learned in class can be emphasizing object-oriented programming methodology with a applied in order to make a narrative of a higher quanlity. concentration on problem solving and algorithm development in Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There Java. The course also includes the study of data structures, design, may be some projects that will require more time after school than and abstraction. Students enrolled in this course must take the AP a normal week. exam on dates set by the College Board in May. Evaluation: Students will be graded on essays, tests, homework Activities: Lectures, discussions, lab activities, projects, readings, and projects. reviews, drills, test preparation, and computer activities. Out-of-class-time required: Three to six hours per week. RADIO & TV 1 (TV) (T07808) Year/2.0 Credits PLTW: COMPUTER SCIENCE 3: CYBERSECURITY Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Communication (T07670) Content: Students will learn the basics of television broadcasting Year/2.0 Credits and streaming video on the internet. Students will have weekly Prerequisite: Computer Science AP with a "C" average or Computer lectures and tests. Science 2 with a "B" average. Activities: TV studio use, field production, lecture Content: The course is designed to expose students to the ever- Out-of-Class Time Required: one to three hours per week growing and far-reaching field of cybersecurity by providing them Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, projects with inspiring and relevant learning experiences, during which they train and solve real-world problems as cybersecurity experts do. RADIO & TV 1 (RADIO) (T07810) Students work both individually and in teams to establish an ethical Year/2.0 Credits code of conduct while learning to defend data in today's complex Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Communication cyberworld. Topics include Ethics and Society, Security Principles, Content: Students learn the basics of radio broadcasting and stream- Classic Cryptography, Modern Cryptography, Malicious Software, ing audio on the internet. Students will have weekly lectures and Physical Security, and Web Security. Students will also explore quizzes. The class is taught in the WDSO studios at Chesterton High the many educational and career paths available to cybersecurity School. experts, as well as other careers that comprise the field of informa- Activities: Radio studio use, FM on-air DJing, Podcasting and Re- tion security. cordings Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. may be some projects that will require more time after school than Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, projects a normal week. Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, RADIO & TV 2 (RADIO) (T07812) and the projects they create. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Radio & TV 1 (Radio) INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION [Radio & TV] Content: Students go beyond the basics of radio broadcasting and (T07800) streaming audio on the internet. Students will have weekly lectures Semester/1.0 Credit and quizzes, however, this class will have more projects that Radio & Prerequisite: None. TV 1 (Radio). The class is taught in the WDSO studios at Chesterton Content: Use of radio and video equipment; techniques of working High School. in all phases of radio and TV production/broadcasting from news Activities: Radio studio use, FM on-air DJing, Podcasting and Re- and commercial writer to interviewer and announcer to director and cordings editor; theory of broadcasting; and FCC rules and regulations. Also Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. covered is the impact of audio and video on the internet and how Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, projects media will be affected in the future. Course is taught in the studios of WDSO, the educational FM station of the Duneland Schools. RADIO & TV 2 (TV) (T07813) Activities: Students will complete practice exercises; work with Year/2.0 Credits broadcasting equipment and complete projects using the equipment. Prerequisite: Radio & TV 1 (TV) Advanced students may have on-the-air experience. Content: Students go beyond the basics of television broadcasting Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There and streaming video on the internet. Students will have weekly may be projects that will require students to be at school outside lectures and quizzes, however, this class will have more projects normal school hours. that Radio & TV 1 (TV). Evaluation: Quality of projects and performance on quizzes. Activities: TV studio use, field production, lecture Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. FILM THEORY AND PRACTICE (T07550) Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, projects Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None, Grades 11 and 12 ADVANCED CTE, COLLEGE CREDIT: ARTS, AV TECH- Content: This class will teach students about the theory and techni- NOLOGY & COMMUNICATION [Radio - Independent cal aspects of filmmaking. In order to accomplish this, students will Study] (T07814) watch classic films in class and then study technical aspects during Year/2.0 Credits lectures and through assignments. After an introduction to the basics Prerequisite: Radio & TV 2 (Radio) and instructor approval of filmmaking, students will use the theory they learned to generate Content: Students will propose a course of study for the semester short scripts in a professional script format. They will put the scripts involving radio and have it approved by the instructor. Students will

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be asked to be the assigned Radio DJ for the block they are in class. ENGLISH CONT'D Activities: Varies based on student's interests with radio and On-Air work C WG/ COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 AHD HP* NCAA Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. Evaluation: On-Air work and quality of projects Novels • • • •

ARTS, AV TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION: English 12 Film Lit • • • • SPECIAL TOPICS [TV - Independent Study] (T07815) Creative Writing • • • • Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Radio & TV 2 (TV) and instructor approval Intro to Theatre Arts • • • • Content: Students will propose a course of study for the semester Journalism involving television and have it approved by the instructor. • • • • Activities: Varies based on student's interests with television Student Media - Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. Newspaper • • • • •# Evaluation: On-Air work and quality of projects Student Media - Yearbook • • • • •# INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT (V99010, Dramatic Literature V99015) • • • • Year/8.0 Credits Humanities (Debate) • • • • Prerequisite: For grades 11-12. Algebra 1 and Digital Applications & Tech Communica- Responsibility 1. Instructor’s Permission Required tions • Content: Students in this course work closely with the Information Technology Department in Duneland School buildings and gain skills Speech • • to implement computer systems and deploy software solutions, * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. provide technical assistance, and manage information systems with # When taken junior or senior year only attention to the service to others. Students will develop an understanding of IT professionalism including the importance of ethics, Graduation Requirements: Total of 8 credits, 2 per year: communication skills, and knowledge of the computer software and Freshman Year: English 9 hardware needs in the workplace. Students must provide their own Sophomore Year: English 10 transportation to their assigned school building, and the course can Junior Year: English 11 be repeated, if desired by the student for a second year experience. Senior Year: Choose one of the options below: This course is a “must have” for those considering Information Technology as a career choice. Year Course option: English 12 Lit/Comp AP (E01400) Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week English 12 Honors (EO1410)

Two semester Option 1: Advanced Comp (E01420) or Advanced ENGLISH Comp ACP (E014IU) AND ONE of the following: ENGLISH Novels (E01500) Technical Communications (E158TC) C WG/ COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 AHD HP* NCAA Two semester Option 2: English 12 (E01430) AND ONE of English 9 Honors • • • • • the following: English 12 Film Lit. (E153FL) Creative Writing (E01570) English 9 • • • • English 10 GT • • • • • General elective courses listed below may be taken by students in grades 9 through 12; however, these courses cannot be used as English 10 Honors • • • • • substitutes for any of the required courses. Courses may be repeated for credit with department chairperson permission: English 10-B • • • • Dramatic Literature (Competitive Speech) (E10010) IB English HL Journalism (E11010) 11 & 12 • • • • • • Mass Media-N (School Newspaper) (E11020-E11030) Student Media (Yearbook) (E11040) English 11 AP • • • • • Intro to Theater Art (E11110) English 11 Honors • • • • • Humanities (Debate) (E11140) English 11-B • • • • INTRO TO THEATRE ARTS (E11110) Semester/1.0 Credits English L/C AP • • • • • (May be repeated for credit) English 12 Honors • • • • • Prerequisite: Ability to memorize Recommendation: An interest in learning about the following aspects English 12 • • • • of theatre: history, performance, scenic design, costume design, and technical theater. Advanced Comp. • • • • Content: An introduction to the following fundamentals of theatre: Advanced Comp. Character analysis and interpretation, performance, play analysis, ACP • • • • basic history, scenic design costume design, and technical theatre.

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Out-of-Class Time Required: Homework and projects: Memorizing to cover, and overall coverage time needed. Some in school time may material, designing and building a scale model of a set, selecting be required during the school year and early summer. costumes, text reading, studying for tests and quizzes. Evaluation: Basis of accuracy, thoroughness, completion of work on Independent Work: Play reading, committee work (props, crew, set time, journalistic style, willingness to work with others, attitude and work), play attendance. effort towards the publication. Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, performances, projects DRAMATIC LITERATURE (E10010) JOURNALISM (E11010) Year/2.0 Credits (May be repeated for credit) Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None Content: Students work independently on developing presentation Content: Introducing, learning, writing and creating all aspects of skills for competitive speech events. There are 14 individual events journalism including writing leads, interviews, commentary, critiques, ranging from public address through oral interpretation. Students sports, profiles and feature stories. Units include studying photog- learn how to write speeches and make cuttings from literature, raphy, reporting, editing, designing and graphics, all through use on while reinforcing skills in research, literary analysis, rhetoric and computers. All study is designed to prepare students to be able to persuasion. create newspaper and yearbook publications. Out-of-Class Time Required: Students will need to work on their own Activities: Instruction and practice exercises in each content area. or with coaches about two to four hours per week. In addition, stu- Writing news interviews, commentary, sports and feature articles; dents are required to attend speech competitions which are generally taking relevant photographs; and creating layouts and graphics for held on Saturdays (8-10 tournaments per year). publication in the newspaper or yearbook. Other instruction and Evaluation: Students are individually evaluated on class activities activities include a media literacy unit, resume writing, and a mock (quizzes, projects, performance), performance portfolios, and their interview. Students conclude by creating their own magazine. attendance at tournaments. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week, time varies Evaluation: Based on levels achieved, projects, test scores, home DEBATE (E11140) work, classroom activities and participation. Year/2.0 Credits (May be repeated for credit) Content: Using the art of argumentation, students will gain an STUDENT MEDIA - NEWSPAPER (E11020, E11030) understanding of life and the world by exploring issues in history, Semester/1.0 Credit philosophy, literature, jurisprudence, ethics, and other aspects of 2nd semester (May be repeated for credit) the arts and the social sciences. Students will encounter all types of Prerequisite: Journalism (11010) or one recommendation from an speaking skills with specific emphasis on logical thinking, analysis, English instructor, and permission of instructor for participation research, statistics, persuasion, and argumentation. The student will as editor or staff member. Good middle school and/or high school be a member of the state and nationally recognized Speech and De- attendance record. Typing ability and/or computer knowledge is bate Team. Particular team events will be worked on including Two- recommended. Man Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum, and Congress. Content: Class publishes the Sandscript. Students write news, Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to four hours per week, plus at- commentary, sports, and feature stories, and take pictures cover- tendance at activities after school and on Saturdays. ing school and school-related subjects. Students with experience Evaluation: Students will be individually evaluated on progress and advance to editorial positions on basis of previous work and ability. work time as well as on performances in practice and at tournaments. May be repeated for general elective credit. Activities: Participation on a beat to gather information, to interview ADVANCED SPEECH (E01390) persons, to write news, commentary, sports, and feature articles, to Semester/1.0 Credit take relevant photographs, to create layouts and graphics, and to Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 9 and English 10. sell and create ads for publication in the Sandscript. Content: Students will study and apply the basic principles and tech- Out-of-Class Time Required: Maximum of five hours per week; weekly niques of effective oral communication. Students will deliver focused staff meeting; more time during deadlines; some in-school time may and coherent speeches that convey clear messages, using gestures, be required during the school year and summer. Time is needed in tone, and vocabulary appropriate to the audience and purpose. and/or out-of-class to sell advertisements. Optional summer seminars Activities: Students will deliver different types of oral and multi-media at Indiana University available to outstanding instructor-selected presentations, including viewpoint, instructional, demonstration, staff members. informative, persuasive, and impromptu. Evaluation: Basis of accuracy, thoroughness and completion of as- Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to five hours per week. signments on time. Evaluation: Speeches and presentations done in class, quizzes, tests.

STUDENT MEDIA - YEARBOOK (E11040) Required courses in grades 9, 10, and 11 must be suc- Year/2.0 Credits (May be repeated for credit) cessfully completed before students advance to higher Prerequisite: Journalism (11010) or positive recommendation from levels in English. an English instructor. Permission from advisor also accepted. Content: Class publishes Singing Sands yearbook. Includes organiz- 9th GRADE ENGLISH ing the yearbook; assigning, taking and designing pictures; making As a result of middle school recommendation, students will be placed up pages; writing copy, stories, headlines and captions; cropping into one of three programs, all of which emphasize the sequential and managing pictures; and selling advertisements. Course may be development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and study skills. repeated for general elective credit. ENGLISH 9 HONORS (E01120) for students who have been Activities: Work on content, take pictures, analyzing journalistic identified as able to handle advanced work. To remain in this class, publications for layout ideas and working with others, both in and a students must maintain a grade of C or higher. This is a weighted out of school, to gather information and material that is essential grade course. for creating the yearbook. Manage full coverage of school events. ENGLISH 9 (E01140) for students who function best in a cur- Out-of-Class Time Required: Time based on effort, number of events riculum of average difficulty.

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ENGLISH 9 HONORS (E01120) and ENGLISH 9 (E01140) continued work in grammar and vocabulary. Prerequisite: Placement by middle school teachers and counselor. Activities: In-class and out-of-class readings; project constructions; Content: Each section will include literature, composition, vocabu- compositions; speech work; genre/literature analysis and discus- lary, speaking, and grammar focusing on college prep. sions; library research; vocabulary, reading and grammar drill work; Activities: Students will read fiction and non-fiction materials, de- quizzes, and tests. velop research and study skills, further their mastery of grammar, and Out-of-Class Time Required: An average of two to five hours per demonstrate proficiency through tests, quizzes, expository writing, week. discussions and speeches 4/5; final exam 1/5. Evaluation: Course grade is determined by the scale of 90-80-70-60%. Out-of-Class Time Required: The students will spend between two A maximum of six points of extra credit is allowed per nine weeks. to six hours per week on homework depending on the level at which they are working and the demands of the particular unit. 11th GRADE ENGLISH Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, required writing assignments and As a result of English 10 teacher recommendation, standardized speeches 4/5; final exam 1/5. test results and performance, students will be placed into one of the four programs, all of which emphasize the continued sequen- 10th GRADE ENGLISH tial development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills As a result of English 9 teacher recommendation, standardized test started in English 10: scores, and performance, students will be placed into one of three English 11 AP [Language and Composition] (E01315) programs, all of which emphasize the continued sequential devel- for students who have been identified as gifted and/or talented in opment of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills started in English. This is a weighted grade course. English 9: IB English 1HL (E013IB) for students who are able to handle ENGLISH 10 GT (E01200) for students who have been identi- advanced work. This is a weighted grade course. fied as gifted and/or talented in English. To remain in this class, a ENGLISH 11 HONORS (E01320) for students who have been students must maintain a grade of C or higher. This is a weighted identified as able to handle advanced work. This is a weighted grade grade course. course. ENGLISH 10 HONORS (E01220) for students who have been ENGLISH 11-B (E01340) for students who have been identified identified as able to handle advanced work. To remain in this class, as working at or near average ability level. a students must maintain a grade of C or higher. This is a weighted grade course. IB ENGLISH 1HL - Grade 11 (IB ENG 1HL / E013IB) ENGLISH 10-B (E01240) for student who function best in a Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) curriculum of average difficulty. (See pp. 1-4 for description)

ENGLISH 10 GT (E01200) ENGLISH 11 AP [Language and Composition] (E01315) Year/2.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Prerequisite: English 9 Honors or Instructor approval. See information in English 11-Hon (E01320) with concentration on Content: Survey of American literature from the Colonial period to higher order of thinking skills. To remain in this class, a student must the 20th century; the reading of at least four classic American novels, maintain a grade of C or higher. Students enrolled in this course poetry, short stories, and nonfiction prose. will sign up to take the Advanced Placement English Literature and Activities: Students will write no fewer that four critical analysis es- Composition Exam in May. Completion of AP Contract. says per quarter along with reading quizzes and tests. In-class and out-of-class readings will be assigned regularly as well as grammar ENGLISH 11 HONORS (E01320) related assignments and speech work. Heavy emphasis will be placed on analysis of style and function in both discussion and composition. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Prerequisite: English 10 Honors or teacher recommendation. To Out-of-Class Time Required: An average of 3-5 hours per week. remain in this class, a student must maintain a grade of C or higher. Evaluation: Course grade is determined by the school grade scale. Content: Survey of British literature from Anglo-Saxon Period to the Modern Era; in-depth study of major authors/titles; complete review ENGLISH 10 HONORS (E01220) of basic grammar as well as the elements of style or rhetoric and the Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) mechanics of English; review of the elements of fiction, especially Prerequisite: English 9 and teacher recommendation. the novel and the drama; exposure and practice with narrative, Content: Survey of American Literature from the Colonial time period expository, and persuasive composition-written and oral; outside to the 20th Century; the reading of at least four classic American reading of classic novels. novels, poetry, writing, media, and public speaking. Activities: Reading texts, novels, references; writing exercises daily in Activities: In-class and out-of-class readings; project construction; vocabulary/grammar; completing several major writing assignments; library research; compositions and grammar related skills; speech doing weekly minor writing assignments; proofreading of personal/ work; type/literature analysis and discussions; work with contextual peer composition; close analyzing of literary works; formally and vocabulary; quizzes; and tests. informally speaking; argumentive writing. Out-of-Class Time Required: Average of four to six hours per week. Out-of-Class Time Required: Five to eight hours per week. Evaluation: Per unit-90-80-70-60% scale, and/or distribution curve; Evaluation: Quizzes, tests (essay and objective), speeches, exercises, course work 4/5, final exam 1/5. themes-4/5; final exam 1/5.

ENGLISH 10-B (E01240) ENGLISH 11-B (E01340) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: English 9 and teacher placement. Prerequisite: English 10B or teacher placement. Content: Extended study of the short-story; examination/ application Content: Survey of American literature with emphasis on literary of literary terms; the reading of two major novels and one drama; background and heritage; in-depth study of three major novels and reading skill development; introduction to poetry analysis; extended two dramas; study of representative authors/titles of each literary work on the expository paragraph; public speaking; media study;

18 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 period from colonial to Modern Era; review of basic grammar, usage, ENGLISH 12 HONORS (E01410) and mechanics; expository and creative writing; public speaking to in- Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) form/persuade; vocabulary study. Independent reading each quarter. Prerequisite: English 11 AP/Honors or teacher recommendation. To Activities: Reading texts and supplements of selected titles/authors; remain in this class, a students must maintain a grade of C or higher. completing grammar drills and quizzes; completing vocabulary exer- Content: Survey of World Literature with emphasis on literary analy- cises, quizzes, tests; researching subjects as a basis for informative/ sis as well as major trends in art, music, science, and philosophy. persuasive speech; writing in variety of compositions-both creative Grammar review, research paper, and other modes of composition. and expository; argurmentive writing. Activities: Wide reading, varied writing, class discussion, personal Out-of-Class Time Required: Three to six hours per week. investigation, and oral presentation. Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, speeches, assignment 4/5; final exam 1/5. Out-of-Class Time Required: Four to six hours per week. Evaluation: Points accumulated in both individual and group activi- 12th GRADE ENGLISH ties. Guided by English 11 teacher recommendation, students must choose ONE of the following options in order to receive senior English credit. IB ENGLISH 2HL Grade 12 (IB ENGLISH 2HL / E014IB) Students may NOT substitute an English course taken as an elective Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) for senior English credit. (See pp. 1-4 for description) Choice 1: AP English (year course, admittance by recommendation) Choice 2: Honors English (year course, admittance by recom- ENGLISH ADVANCED COMPOSITION ACP (E014IU) mendation) Semester/1.0 Credit Choice 3: IB English - HL (year course) Prerequisite: English 11 Choice 4: Two semester courses, choose as follows: Content: W131 is a course in academic writing that attempts to inte- grate critical reading, thinking, and writing about phenomena and Those students who are college bound AND receive a recommen- issues in our culture. Rather than practicing a set of discrete skills dation from their 11th grade English teacher are to select W131 or or often unrelated modes of discourse, the course aims to build Advanced Composition ACP, Advanced Composition, or Technical sequentially on students' ability to read both written and cultural Communication. texts closely and critically and to analyze those texts in ways that also engage and problematize students' own experience, the per- Students who select Advanced Composition ACP or Advanced Com- spectives of "experts," and the world they live in. position should choose either Novels or Technical Communication Activities: Discussions, reading, journaling, composing papers as their additional semester requirement as preparation for college. Out-of-Class Time Required: Outside of class reading is approximately 2-3 hours per week. Journaling is also required outside of class. Time Students who select Technical Communication should choose either to compose papers will happen in class about 80% of the time during Novels or Film Literature as their additional semester requirement. the semester. Evaluation: The course grade for dual credit is based upon a 1000 Students who select English 12 should choose either Film Literature point total system. Those who are taking the class for high school or Creative Writing as their additional semester requirement. credit will be graded on a similar scale.

With instructors’ permission, seniors may take these semester ENGLISH ADVANCED COMPOSITION (E01420) courses as electives if space is available: Basic Journalism, Yearbook, Semester/1.0 Credit Newspaper, Theater Arts, Creative Writing, Film Literature, Novels. Prerequisite: English 11 with a grade of “C” or higher AND teacher (Some Yearbook and Newspaper courses require prerequisites). recommendation. Content: Review of grammar and introduction to composition (short ENGLISH 12 AP [Literature and Composition] (E01400) essays, longer essays, research paper) expected at the college level. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Designed especially for student who is definitely going or who might Prerequisite: Completion of English 11 AP and teacher recommenda- go to college. tion; Completed AP contract Activities: Writing out-of-class and in-class essays of types found in All students enrolled in Advanced Placement MUST take the Ad- college English classes; preparing research project; analyzing short vanced Placement Exam given in May. Students must complete fiction and non-fiction as a background for writing. BOTH semesters of this class and take the AP test in May in order to Out-of-Class Time Required: 5-7 hours per week. receive the AP designation on their transcripts. Midterm graduates Evaluation: Some tests and quizzes, but majority of grade based are NOT eligible for this class. To remain in this class, a students must on writing. maintain a grade of C or higher. Content: Survey of world literature emphasizing analysis of major ENGLISH 12 (E01430) works, study of author’s philosophy, literary movements and style; Semester/1.0 Credit numerous essays and assignments including a required research Prerequisite: English 11 paper; grammar review; miscellaneous material as needed for ad- Content: Grammar review, spelling, vocabulary, speech, composition, vanced English students. and literature, as needed for a general education in English. Activities: Essay quizzes; in-class and out-of-class essays; research Activities: Assignments in literature and reading, tests, quizzes, es- paper; speeches; independent reading; class discussions; lectures; says, speeches, and class discussion. exams (both objective and essay.) Out-of-Class Time Required: Three to five hours per week. Out-of-Class Time Required: 7 to 12 hours per week. Evaluation: Course grade is determined by 90%=A, 80%=B, 70%=C, Evaluation: Objective activities graded on a 90-A, 80-B, 70-C, 60-D 60%=D of the total points possible. scale; subjective activities (essays, etc.) graded on a rubric pre- determined for many activities.

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SENIOR ELECTIVES Activities: Discussing various elements of writing styles; writing of Students enrolled in English Advanced Composition are to choose different types of material emphasizing the stylistic elements; keep- either Novels or Technical Communication for their second semester ing a journal of personal writing. requirement. Seniors enrolled in English 12 are to choose either Film Out-of-Class Time Required:1 - 2 hours per week. Literature or Creative Writing as their second semester requirement. Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, and general assignments - 25%; student These courses are open to Seniors only. writing-25%; class participation-25% and portfolio/journal-25%.

NOVELS (E01500) TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS (E158TC) Semester/1.0 Credit Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: English 9, 10, 11 Prerequisite: Recommended for Grade Level 12. Materials needed Content: This is the companion course for Advanced Composition include a computer with internet access, production software (Pow- or Technical Communication. This course is designed for college erPoint, MS Office, Google Docs), and a newspaper subscription is bound students who wish to improve their reading abilities, writ- recommended. ing, vocabulary, and composition skills as well as their knowledge Content: An introductory course in communicating information of literary criticism strategies. Students will read books of their own about technical subjects within a work setting. Students write choosing, learn domain specific vocabulary words, and research reports, instructions, summaries, e-mails, and memos; develop audi- various styles of literary criticism, and analyze the content in books ence awareness skills; develop skills in document layout and design; through essay response. and collaborate in a group project. Activities: Fiction books in Novels are selected by the students Activities: Authentic reading material and assignments, discussions, with teacher guidance from college readiness recommendations. internet-based work, presentations, etc. Students will receive background and overviews of popular literary Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours per week, depending on the criticism strategies while also acquiring the vocabulary of domain assignment. specific words applicable to various literary criticisms. Each quarter Evaluation: Daily work, in-class tests, written products, oral presen- students will produce three analytical essays, composing via the tation and exams. lens of a particular literary criticism strategy. Students will generate analytic pieces of various elements in relation to the literary criticism strategy employed. In addition to reading a writing, students will FAMILY & CONSUMER hone their speaking and interpersonal skills through in-class Socratic seminars. Vocabulary, classwork, writing and speaking are required SCIENCES components of the course and impacts overall grade. FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Out-of-Class Time Required: It depends on the book selection, CORE reading speed and comprehension, and study time necessary for COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 AHD NCAA skill development. Students will need to read about four hours per week outside class to complete a novel, create notes, and begin Nutrition & Wellness • • • • composing a rough draft. Intro to Culinary Arts & Evaluation: Points weighted by category with an emphasis on writ- Hospitality 1 • • • ing. Accumulation of these points in writing, reading, speaking, and vocabulary will determine grade. All required work must be achieved Intro to Culinary Arts & • • • for course credit. Hospitality 2 Adv. Nutrition & • • • ENGLISH 12 FILM LITERATURE (E153FL) Wellness 1 Semester/1.0 Credit Adv. Nutrition & Prerequisite: English 9, 10, 11 Wellness 2 • • Content: The first quarter of Film Literature introduces students to Intro to Fashion & the study of cinema through the viewing and analysis of a variety of Textiles 1 • • • • films with emphasis on film technique (camera work, editing, and Fashion & Textile composition), directorial style, and genre. In the second quarter, Careers 1 • • students will work on a large project applying concepts learned in Fashion & Textile first quarter. Students will create an original film idea to develop Careers 2 • through various stages of the filmmaking process, including creating storyboards, a screenplay, and a film poster. Attendance is critical Intro. to Housing & • • • • as many films are available ONLY in class. Interior/Design Activities: Group work, lecture and discussion, film study and analysis, Housing/Int. Design • • and projects. Careers 1 Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to six hours a week depending upon Child Development • • • the current topic and project. Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, critical essays, collaborative projects, and Adv. Child Develop- • • • presentations. ment Interp. Relationships • • • • CREATIVE WRITING (E01570) Adult Roles & Semester/1.0 Credit Responsibilities • • • • Prerequisite: English 9, 10, 11 Content: This course is designed to develop student abilities in sev- Human & Social Services 1 • • eral different writing styles. Primarily, the course focuses on poetry, descriptive writing, and narrative writing. Elements of style will be discussed, interpreted, and practiced throughout the course.

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NUTRITION & WELLNESS (H46110) Activities: Demonstrations, study guides, independent lab work Semester/1.0 Credit Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of one hour per week. Prerequisite: None Cost: $27 lab fee. Content: This is an introductory course where students will learn Evaluation: Homework, work study guides, lab planning, final exam, basic food preparation techniques. Included is the study of nutrition evaluations and portfolios. through personal eating habits based on food guidelines. Students learn proper food handling procedures, measuring and use of INTRODUCTION TO FASHION AND TEXTILES 1 equipment. A variety of foods are prepared in a lab group setting, (H46230) allowing students hands-on experience in cooking. Labs include but Semester/1.0 Credit are not limited to: cookies, muffins, pancakes, pie, pasta, stir fry, and Prerequisite: None appetizer items. Content: In this introductory course, students will learn about the Activities: Class projects, videos/listening guides, study guides, evalu basics of fabric, fibers, and clothing construction. Working in the ations, demonstrations, cooking labs. fashion industry will also be discussed. Students will complete tra- Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week ditional class work as well as 3 sewing projects. Cost: $27 lab fee Activities: Class projects, 3 sewing projects - a beginning project, Evaluation: Homework, worksheets, lab planning notes - 2/5; lab and intermediate project, and upcycled project lab evaluation, quizzes and tests - 2/5; final exam - 1/5. Out of class time required: Varies; majority of work done in class. Evaluation: Class activities and projects - 3/5; tests - 2/5; final exam - 1/5 INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY Cost: $30 and up depending on project 1 (H46120) Semester/1.0 Credit FASHION & TEXTILE CAREERS 1 (H46210) Prerequisite: None Year/2.0 Credits Content: Learn the basic skills needed to work in the culinary field Prerequisite: None. with focus on safety and sanitation, knife skills, sauces/stocks and Content: This course prepares students to enter the field of apparel, restaurant operation. textiles, and fashion careers. This course expands on information Activities: Lab, in-class restaurant, in-class bakery, hands-on activi- from the Introduction to Textiles Course. ties and projects Activities: Elements and principles of design (create a fasion line), Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week fiber manufacturing (fabric dyeing and sewing project), fashion Cost: $27 lab fee forecasting, and fashion merchandising. Evaluation: Class participation - 1/5; assignments and projects - 2/5; Out-of-Class Time Required: Varies, majority of work done in class tests and quizzes - 1/5; final exam - 1/5. Evaluation: Class activities - 2/5; research and worksheets - 1/5; tests - 1/5; final exam - 1/5. INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY 2 (H46125) FASHION & TEXTILE CAREERS 2 (H46220) Semester/1.0 Credit Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality 1 Prerequisite: Fashion & Textile Careers 1 Content: Learn the basic skills needed to work in the culinary industry Content: This course prepares students to enter the field of apparel, with a focus on safety and sanitation, restaurant operation and baking. textiles, and fashion careers. This course expands on information This class expands on Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality 1. from Fashion and Textiles Careers 1 Course. Activities: Lab, in-class restaurant/bakery, hands-on activities and projects Activities: Real-world merchandising experience, class business, Out-of-Class Time Required: 1 hour per week advanced pattern and constuction techniques. Cost: $27 Out-of-Class Time Required: Varies, majority of work done in class Evaluation: Class participation - 1/5; assignments and projects - 2/5; Evaluation: Assignments and class projects - 3/5; tests and quizzes tests and quizzes - 1/5; final exam - 1/5 - 1/5; final exam - 1/5.

ADVANCED NUTRITION & WELLNESS 1 (H46130) INTRO TO HOUSING & INTERIOR DESIGN (H46310) Semester/1.0 Credit Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Must have taken Nutrition and Wellness (H46110). Prerequisite: None. Content: This course offers the student an opportunity to further Content: This is the class to take if one is interested in a career within develop abilities in the areas of food preparation, nutrition study, the housing, interior design or the furnishing industry. Introduction regional foods, and management skills. Students choose many reci- to interior decorating by the study of housing needs, room planning, pes that will be made. lighting, accessories, and creative touches. Activities: Lectures, videos/listening guides, study guides, charts, Activities: Reading, room planning, viewing and discussing videos, demonstrations, tests and laboratory. drawing plans for rooms, and designing an actual house. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. Cost: $27 lab fee Evaluation: Worksheets, notes and projects - 2/5: tests and quizzes Evaluation: Homework, worksheets, lab planning, notes - 2/5; lab and - 2/5; final exam - 1/5. lab evaluation, quizzes, and tests - 2/5; final exam - 1/5 HOUSING & INTERIOR DESIGN CAREERS 1 (H46315) ADVANCED NUTRITION & WELLNESS 2 (H46150) Semester/1.0 Credit Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Intro to Housing & Interior Design Prerequisite: Must have taken two (2) Nutrition and Wellness courses Content: This course will help students interested in entering the with a minimum grade average of “C”. Junior and seniors ONLY. field of interior design and related housing careers. Content: This course builds upon the skills in the previous nutrition Activities: Real-world design experience for specific clients and de- classes. There is a focus on cake decorating, creating a recipe book, signers. Projects vary, but may include design/mood boards, creating and cooking for special diets. interior plans for homes, staging rooms and learning about different

21 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 interior furnishings. Out-of-Class Time Required: 1 hour INDUSTRIAL Evaluation: Assignments and class projects - 3/5; tests and quizzes - 1/5; final exam - 1/5. TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CHILD DEVELOPMENT (H46410) CORE Semester/1.0 Credit COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 AHD NCAA Prerequisite: None. PLTW: Intro to Engr. Content: Pregnancy, childbirth and children to the age of three with Design • • • • an emphasis on responsible parenting techniques. Activities: Baby Think It Over, hands-on activities and projects PLTW: Princ. of Engr. • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. PLTW: Civil Engr. & Evaluation: Class participation - 1/5; assignments and project - 2/5; Architechture • • tests and quizzes - 1/5; final exam - 1/5. PLTW: Computer Int. Manu. • • ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT (H46415) Robotics Design and Semester/1.0 Credit Innovation 1 • • • • Prerequisite: Child Development (H46410) Robotics Design and Content: Focuses on children ages 4-8, education of children and Innovation 2 • • • • children with special needs. Activities: In-class preschool for children 3-5, hands-on activities Industrial Automation & Robotics 1 • • and projects Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. Construction Systems • • • • Evaluation: Class participation - 1/5; assignments and project - 2/5; tests and quizzes - 1/5; final exam - 1/5. Comm. Systems • • • Computers in Design/ INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (H46420) Production Systems 1 • • • • Semester/1.0 Credit Computers in Design/ Prerequisite: None. Production Systems 2 • • • • Content: This course is designed to help students develop the skills necessary for establishing and maintaining healthy relationships at Arch. Drafting • • • home, school, work, and the community. It is relevant for students Intro to Mfg. 1 • • • • interested in careers that involve interacting with people. Top- ics include friendship, dating and emotions, family relationships, Intro to Mfg. 2 • • • • communication skills, coping with stress, conflict resolution, and developing leadership skills. Intro to Construction 1 • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour. Intro to Construction 2 Evaluation: Worksheets, tests and projects - 2/5; tests and quizzes - • • • 2/5; and final exam - 1/5. PLTW: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (I57005) ADULT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY (H46440) Year/2.0 Credits Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None. Content: A fundamental pre-engineering course where students Content: This course builds knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behav- become familiar with the engineering design process. Students work iors that students will need as they complete high school and prepare both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of to take the next steps toward adulthood. Topics include goal setting, problems using industry standard sketches and current 3D design and college and careers, finances, basic cooking and hand sewing skills. modeling software to represent and communicate solutions. Students Activities: Budget planning, samples, videos, and projects. apply their knowledge through hands-on projects and document their Cost: $20 Lab fee. work with the use of an engineering notebook. Student progress from Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week for out-of-class as- completing structure activities to solving open-ended projects and signments. problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, Evaluation: Class participation - 1/5; worksheets - 2/5; tests - 2/5. communication, and other professional skills. Ethical issues related to professional practice and product development are also presented. HUMAN & SOCIAL SERVICES 1 (H46480) Activities: Students will use Autodesk Inventor to take on the role of Semester/1.0 Credit an engineer and produce a working prototype of a project with a 3D Prerequisite: None printer. Students will work on projects, activities, and problems that Content: This course will help students interested in human and interest the student and have global and human impacts. Students community services and other helping careers. There will be lots of will work in teams to design and improve products, document solu- real-world experiences and hands-on activities. tions, and communicate them to others. Activities: Projects with other students as well as community part- Out of Class Time Required: One to two hours a week. ners, service projects, student led activities. Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, Out of Class Time Required: Varies depending on project. There may and the projects they create. be times that service project is done outside of class time. Evaluation: Assignments and class projects - 2/5; tests and quizzes - PLTW: PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (I57006) 1/5; professional project - 1/5; final exam - 1/5. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design

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Content: Principles of Engineering is a course that focuses on the pro- technologies, computer fundamentals, and programmable control cess of applying engineering, technological, scientific, and mathemati- technologies. Students design, build, and optimize robots to perform cal principles in the design. production, and operation of products, a variety of predesignated tasks. Individuals or small teams may structures, and systems. This is a hands-on course designed to provide choose to participate in organized robotic competitions or develop students interested in engineering careers to explore experiences their own events during the course. Through this course, students related to specialized fields such as civil, mechanical, and materials en- will investigate exciting career and collegiate programs of study. gineering. Students will engage in research, development, planning, Activities: Students will build robots that are mobile and could be design, production, and project management to simulate a career in used in competition. engineering. The topics of ethics and the impacts of engineering deci- Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. sions are also addressed. Classroom activities are organized to allow Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, students to work in teams and use modern technological processes, and the building of a robot. computers, CAD software, and production systems in developing and presenting solutions to engineering problems. Topics include: Energy ROBOTICS DESIGN AND INNOVATION 2 (I57066) and Power; Structural Analysis; Material Properties, Testing and Semester/1.0 Credit Structural Analysis; Study of Motion; Simple Machines; Application of Prerequisite: Robotics 1 with a B- or better statistics to project solutions; Hydraulics and Pneumatics; Automated Content: In this semester course, students will conduct an in-depth control systems; Project management; and Careers. application of robotics principles and automation. Applying the Out of Class Time Required: One to two hours a week. Engineering Design Process, student teams will research, design, Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, fabricate, test, and optimize task oriented robots in a project-based and the projects they create. learning environment. Topics cover robotic principles and theory, applications, design, structure, sensor and actuator interfacing, PLTW: CIVIL ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE (I57007) and C-based robot programming. Students will use Computer Aided Year/2.0 Credit Design (CAD) software to produce robot models. Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Activities: Engineering Design Process and Documentation, Research Engineering and Brainstorming, CAD Drawings, Advanced Robot Design, Fabrica- Content: This course provides an overview of the fields of Civil Engi- tion and Applications, Sensor Integration, Autonomous Program- neering and Architecture, while emphasizing the interrelationship ming, Driver Control, and Engineering Presentations. and dependence of both fields on each other. Students use state- Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week. of-the-art software to solve real-world problems and communicate Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, solutions to hands-on projects and activities. The course covers and the building of an advanced robot. topics such as the roles of civil engineers and architects; project planning; site planning; building design; and project documentation INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS 1 (I57067) and presentation. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Surveying, Residential Floor Plans, Elevations and Ren- Prerequisite: Robotics Design and Innovation 1 and 2 derings, Electrical/Mechanical Drawings, House Design Prototypes, Content: In this course, students will conduct an in-depth applica- Commercial Structures, and Topographical Mapping. tion of robotics principles and automation. Applying the Engineer- Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week ing Design process, student teams will research, design, fabricate, Evaluation: tudents are evaluated through assessments, classwork, test, and optimize task oriented robots in a project-based learning and the projects they create. environment. Topics cover robotic principles and theory, applications, design, structure, sensor and actuator interfacing, and C-based PLTW: COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING robot programming. Students will use Computer Aided Design (I57231) (CAD) software to produce robot models. Teams will communicate Year/2.0 Credits project documentation and justify their robotic designs to a panel Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of of engineers. Engineering Activities: Engineering Design Process and Documentation, Research Content: This course builds upon the computer solid modeling design and Brainstorming, CAD Drawings, Advanced Robot Design, Fabrica- skills developed in Introduction to Engineering Design. Students will tion and Applications, Sensor Integration, Autonomous Program- be presented with design problems that require the use of Inventor ming, Driver Control, and Engineering Presentations. to develop solutions to the problems. They will evaluate the solutions Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week. using mass property analysis (study of the relationship of design, Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, function, and materials used), make appropriate modifications and and the building of an advanced robot. use prototyping equipment to produce three-dimensional models of the solutions. Students are expected to communicate the process COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS [Stage and Set Design] and results of their work through oral and written reports. (I57110) Activities: CAD Drawings, CNC Mill, Lathe and Router Projects, Ro- Semester/1.0 Credit botic Work Cell Programming and Automation, Manufacturing Cell Prerequisite: None Design and Simulations, and Precision Measurement. Content: Students will study actual set design. The class will include Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week set and prop construction, as well as set pieces. The course will Evaluation: Assessments, classwork, and the projects created stress the organizational skills needed to create and maintain set design and backdrops for play, musicals and various talent contests ROBOTICS DESIGN AND INNOVATION 1 (I57065) or variety shows. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Build and develop the sets for stage productions. The Prerequisite: None task will include organization and maintenance of the physical sets. Content: Robotics Design and Innovation allows students to de- Out-of-Class Time Required: There will be out-of-class time required sign, program, and test innovative technological designs related on days before plays. to robotic systems. Topics involve mechanics, pneumatics, control Evaluation: Completed assignments in class & project participation.

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CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS (I57090) ing at green structures and how these products and practices work Semester/1.0 Credit into today's building techniques. Students will develop all necessary Prerequisite: None plans required to acquire a building permit. Content: Students will study different types of building structures, Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours per week. construction related careers. This course will also cover renewable Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, and non-renewable resources as well as focusing on the need for and the projects that they create. renewable resources and what those are. Basic drawings in Inventor (CAD) will also be covered. INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING 1 (I57510) Activities: Construction of problem solving projects, computer draw- Semester/1.0 Credit ings, textbook and workbook exercise as well as hands on projects. Prerequisite: None. Out-of-Class Time Required: None Content: This course that specializes in how people use modern man- Evaluation: Written and practical examinations, work habits and ufacturing systems with an introduction to manufacturing technol- workbooks. ogy and its relationship to society, individuals, and the environment. An understanding of manufacturing provides a background toward COMPUTERS IN DESIGN & PRODUCTION 1 (I57220) developing engineering and technological literacy. This understand- Semester/1.0 Credit ing is developed through the study of the two major technologies, Prerequisite: None material processing and management technology, used by all manu- Content: This is a course that specializes in modern design and facturing enterprises. This course covers: Manufacturing History engineering processes with a focus on creative problem solving in and Relevance, Product Design, Product Manufacturing, and Safety. developing, testing, communicating, and presenting post evaluation Out-of-Class Time Required: None of products. Students use the design process to analyze research, Cost: $10 to $50 depending upon size of selected project. Cost of develop ideas and produce products and solutions. This process gives wood selected from shop. students a framework through which they will design, manufacture, Evaluation: Written examinations, workmanship, student-teacher test, and present their ideas in advanced classes. Students will learn conferences, project plan sheets, and student activity projects. the basic functions of Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor as a design and drafting tool. Students get a basic understanding of pictorial INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING 2 (I57520) sketching, 3-view drawing (orthographic projection), 3D solids, and Semester/1.0 Credit dimensioning. Prerequisite: Intro to Manufacturing 1 Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours per week. Content: Students build on the content learned in Introduction to Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, Manufacturing 1. Students will apply the skills and knowledge of using and the projects they create. modern manufacturing processes to obtain resources and change them into industrial materials, industrials products, and consumer COMPUTERS IN DESIGN & PRODUCTION 2 (I57230) products. Students will invest the properties of engineered materials Semester/1.0 Credit such as: metallic; polymers; ceramics; and composites. After gain- Prerequisite: Computers in Production & Design I ing a working knowledge of these materials, students will study six Content: Students apply what they have learned in Computers in major types of material processes: casting and molding; forming; Design & Production 1 as a design tool for this course that specializes separating; conditioning; finishing; and assembling. This course in using modern technological processes, computers, design, and covers: Materials and Resources; Technical Drawing; Manufacturing production systems in the production of products and structures Careers, and Automation. through the use of various production systems. Emphasis is placed Out-of-Class Time Required: None on using modern technologies and on developing career related Cost: Varies with project chosen, but seldom exceeds $100 for wood skills for manufacturing, precision machining, and welding. Students purchased from shop. use tools, materials, processes, and resources to create solutions as Evaluation: Written examinations, workmanship, and completed it applies in the areas of manufacturing, precision machining, and performance activity requirement. welding. Course content will address major technological content related to topics such as: print design, design documentation using INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION 1 (I58000) CAD systems; assignments involving the interface of CAD, CNC, Semester/1.0 Credit CAM, and CIM technologies; computer simulation of products and Prerequisite: None systems; 3-D modeling of products or structures; and automation in Content: Introduction to Construction is a course that will offer the modern workplace. hands-on activities and real world experiences related to the skills Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours per week. essential in residential, commerical and civil building construction. Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, The student will learn and apply knowledge of the care and safe and the projects that they create. use of hand and power tools as related to each trade. In addition, students are introduced to blueprint reading, applied math, basic ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING & DESIGN (I57050) tools and equipment, and safety. Students learn how architectural Year/2.0 Credits ideas are converted into projects and how projects are managed Prerequisite: Computers in Production and Design 1 or Introduction during a construction project in this course. to Engineering Design and Algebra and Geometry Out-of-Class Time Required: Varies Content: Students will use Autodesk Revit as a design and drafting Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, tool. This course will focus on learning Autodesk Revit software and the projects that they create. and using it to design and develop a set of working plans for the Buliding Trades residential home. These plans include a wall section, INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION 2 (I58001) floor plan, foundations plan, elevations views and a 3D model. Local Semester/1.0 Credit planning and zoning codes and requirements will be discussed and Prerequisite: Introduction to Construction 1 followed. Second semester students will develop a two-story house Content: Students will demonstrate building construction tech- using advanced design and building concepts. Students will be look- niques, including concrete and masonry, framing, electrical, plumb-

24 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 ing, dry walling, HVAC, and painting as developed locally in accor- appropriate situations. Conversational topics include: greetings, fam- dance with available space and technologies. Students will learn how ily, hobbies, everyday activities, and the lives of Japanese students. architectural ideas are converted into projects and how projects Traditional and modern cultural topics are explored. are managed during a construction project in this course. Students Activities: Hiragana and katakana phonetic writing systems intro- will study construction technology topics such as preparing a site, duced, communicative skills learned through drills and dialogues. doing earthwork, setting footings and foundations, building the Supplementary learning aids included: paired and small group activi- superstructure, enclosing the structure, installing systems, finishing ties, films, short skits and a variety of activities. the structure, and completing the site. Students will also investigate Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. topics related to the purchasing and maintenance of structures, spe- Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. cial purpose facilities, green construction and construction careers. Out-of-Class Time Required: None JAPANESE 2 (F04200) Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, Year/2.0 Credits and the projects that they create. Prerequisite: Japanese 1 (F04100Y); students with less than a C- in the previous course, must have written teacher approval. Content: Emphasis on spoken language and kanji writing system. Re- WORLD LANGUAGES fine and expand knowledge and skills gained in level 1. Conversational topics include weekend activities, school, food, travel and shopping. WORLD LANGUAGES Activities: Communicative skills developed through stories, dialogues COURSE FR SO JR SR C AHD WG/ NCAA and interpersonal activities. Films and conversations with classmates. 40 HP* Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. Japanese 1 • • • • • • • Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement.

Japanese 2 • • • • • • • JAPANESE 3 (F04300) Japanese 3 • • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Japanese 2 (F04200Y); students with less than a C- in Japanese 4* • • • • • • the previous course must have written teacher approval. Content: Emphasis on proficiency in speaking, reading, listening Japanese 5* • • • • • and writing. Increased use of kanji. Continuing emphasis on original French 1 • • • • • • • expression in the language. Introduction of casual forms. Some topics covered include: travel in Japan, careers, cuisine, daily family French 2 • • • • • • • life, fashion, expressing opinions and history. Short literary selections are read. French 3 • • • • • • Activities: Japanese as the language of the classroom with real-life French 4* communicative activities, interpersonal activities, original composi- • • • • • • • tions, films and presentations. French 5* • • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hrs. per week. Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. German 1 • • • • • • • JAPANESE 4 (F04400) German 2 • • • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) German 3 • • • • • • Prerequisite: Japanese 3 (F04300); students with less than a C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. German 4* • • • • • • Content: Review of all the basic grammar studied. Much emphasis on German 5* original expression in conversation and written work. Use of more • • • • • sophisticated grammar and expressions. The class is conducted in Spanish 1 • • • • • • • Japanese with a continued emphasis on culture and history. Literary selections and short articles are read. Spanish 2 • • • • • • • Activities: Japanese as the language of the classroom with real-life communicative activities, interpersonal activities, original composi- Spanish 3 • • • • • • tions, films and presentations. Spanish 4* • • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hrs. per week. Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement Spanish 5* • • • • • JAPANESE 5 (F04500) IB Language B-SL* • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) American Sign Prerequisite: Japanese 4 (F04400Y); students with less than a C- in Language 1 • • • • • • the previous course must have written teacher approval. American Sign Content: Introduction of more advanced grammatical structures and Language 2 • • • • • review of basic communicative functions. Students will communicate * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. in realistic and varied situations. Course emphasizes correctly utilizing levels of politeness from casual to honorific. Students will read and JAPANESE 1 (F04100) create various text types. Focus on contemporary Japanese society, Year/2.0 Credits current events, pop culture and history. Prerequisite: None. Activities: Japanese as the language of the classroom with interper- Content: Development of proficiency in speaking, listening, writing sonal activities, projects, films, online resources, and reading articles, and reading Japanese. Emphasis is on communication in culturally stories and authentic materials.

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Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. and monuments, Impressionism and French art in general, French Evaluation: Written tests and quizzes, interpersonal activities and music, advanced French grammar; French literature and films. projects. Activities: DVDs, original composition, extended reading of stories/ books, written exercises, listening activities, projects, use of Internet FRENCH 1 (F09010) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. Year/2.0 Credits Evaluation: Tests, both oral and written, assignments, presentations, Prerequisite: None. and Integrated Performance Assessments Content: Development of basic skills involved in speaking, reading, and writing in the French language. Much emphasis on the cultural GERMAN 1 (F09110) aspects of the French people as well as the language itself and its Year/2.0 Credits structure. Supplementary learning aids include audio recordings, Prerequisite: None. magazines, music, films and Internet. Content: Development of proficiency in the four basic skills: listening, Activities: Vocabulary and grammar learned through dialogues and speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn and practice vocabu- drills, skits, conversations, songs, French magazines, videos, com- lary and structures of the language. Emphasis is on communication puter programs. within a cultural setting. The program depicts every day life, such Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. as family-peer relations, school, free time, dining, visiting, holidays, Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. and social customs. Activities: Students will listen to native Germans, view films on Ger- FRENCH 2 (F09030) man speaking countries and people, prepare short skits, practice Year/2.0 Credits vocabulary and grammar with oral and written activities, use of Prerequisite: French 1 (F09010); students with less than a C- in the Internet activities and computer programs. previous course must have written teacher approval. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. Content: Expansion of the basic skills learned in French 1, with empha- Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. sis on the spoken language, original expression, and the structure of the language. Continuing emphasis on cultural aspects of France and GERMAN 2 (F09130) current events with regard to the French speaking world. Vocabulary Year/2.0 Credits learned by means of the same methods as French 1. Student learns Prerequisite: German 1 (F09110); students with less than a C- in the to function in a variety of day to day situations. previous course must have written teacher approval. Activities: Vocabulary learned through dialogues, stories, drills, plays, Content: Continued expansion of the basic skills of listening, speak- songs, Internet, and readings. ing, reading and writing. Grammar presented in German 1 will be Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. reviewed and new grammar introduced. Conversational topics are Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. shopping, friends and feelings, fashion and the home, currency, other countries and cultures, sports, travel and food. Dialogues in FRENCH 3 (F09050) the textbook begin to introduce more culture in the target language, Year/2.0 Credits some history and some geography. Prerequisite: French 2 (F09030); students with less than a C- in the Activities: Written and oral exercises from the text, and supplemen- previous course must have written teacher approval. tal sources, Internet and computer activities, conversations with Content: Emphasis on proficiency in speaking, reading and writing classmates, and films. and comprehension with special attention given to French civilization Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. culture. Continuing emphasis on original expression in the language Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. by means of plays, skits, stories some of which will be memorized. Usage of more tenses, geography, cuisine, dating and marriage. GERMAN 3 (F09150) Activities: French as the language of the classroom with emphasis Year/2.0 Credits placed on the students’ originality in both oral and written French. Prerequisite: German 2 (F09130); students with less than a C- in the Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hrs. per week. previous course, must have written teacher approval. Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. Content: Completion of basic grammar. Emphasis on proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and telling stories in German. FRENCH 4 (F09070) Continu ing emphasis on original expression in the language. Some Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) topics covered are: personal strengths and weaknesses, current Prerequisite: French 3 (F09050); students with less than a C- in the technology, the environment, German youth scene, and art. previous course must have written teacher approval. Activities: German as the language of the classroom with dialogue, Content: Review of all the basic grammar studied and much emphasis skits, original compositions, oral presentations, films, videos, CD’s, on original expression in conversation and written work. There is a and a visit to the IB Art Show. continued emphasis on culture and history with an introduction to Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to three hours per week. French literature and stories. Evaluation: Based on written and oral proficiency. Activities: DVDs, original compositions—both oral and written, geography and maps, history, listening activities, singing, French GERMAN 4 (F09170) magazines, Internet, reading, grammar concepts. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Out-of-Class Time Required: Three hours per week. Prerequisite: German 3 (F09150); students with less than a C- in the Evaluation: Tests, both oral and written, and assignments. previous course must have written teacher approval. Content: Review of all the basic grammar from previous years. FRENCH 5 (F09090) Introduction of advanced grammar needed for college placement Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) exams. A variety of texts are used to stimulate original expression Prerequisite: French 1, 2, 3, 4; with no less than a C- average in in conversation and written work. Students read dialogues, short French 4. stories, poetry and a longer historical drama. Topics include wishes, Content: French history from Viking times to the present, geography dreams, travel, language needed to travel Europe, theater, and 20th

26 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 century history. SPANISH 4 (F09270) Activities: German as the language of the classroom with discussions, Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) skits, original compositions, oral presentations, films, videos, CD’s, Prerequisite: Spanish 3 (F09250); students with less than a C- in the and the Valparaiso University Theater Fest competition. previous course must have written teacher approval. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to three hours per week. Content: The literature, history, and culture of Spain and Latin Amer- Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. ica. Review some basic grammar from previous years. Introduction of advanced grammar for college placement exams. GERMAN 5 (F09180) Activities: Short works of famous and contemporary Spanish and Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Latin-American authors will be studied and discussed. Work with text Prerequisite: German 4; students with less than a C- in the previous and teacher-prepared materials. Individual, partner and small group course must have written teacher approval. work. Skits, Internet, original compositions. Short and feature-length Content: Advanced Grammar and idiomatic expression; a variety of films relating to Hispanic culture will be viewed and discussed. texts including literary short stories, plays, biography, poetry, letters, Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hours per week. newspapers, magazines, films, philosophy; history; discussion topics Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. (50/50) specific to daily life, business and travel. Activities: Participation in a German play, discussions based on SPANISH 5 (F09280) the above topics, original compositions, letters, journals, films, Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) panel discussions, skits and debates. German as the language of Prerequisite: Spanish 4 (F09270); students with less than a C- in the the classroom. previous course must have written teacher approval. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of two hours per week. Content: The literature, history, and culture (traditional and contem- Evaluation: Oral and written proficiency. porary) of Spain and Latin America. Review of basic grammar and advanced grammar for college placement exams. SPANISH 1 (F09210) Activities: Feature-length films will be viewed and discussed. Short Year/2.0 Credits works of famous and new contemporary Spanish and Latin-American Prerequisite: None. authors and artists will be studied and discussed. A variety of differ- Content: Basic skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing ent text types will be read and written. Short and feature-length films in Spanish. Pronunciation stressed and cultural areas introduced. will be viewed and discussed. Work with text and teacher-prepared Activities: Spanish sound system studied; vocabulary learned materials. Individual, partner and small group work. Internet, original through drills and dialogues. There is a focus on sentence creation. compositions, oral presentations, conversation. Supplementary learning aids include: audio recordings, films, CD’s, Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hours per week. workbooks, paired and small group activities, computer programs, Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. (50/50) videos and DVDs. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. IB LANGUAGE B-SL (See pp.1-4 for description) Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. (50/50) IB Spanish B – SL Grade 12 IB German B – SL Grade 12 SPANISH 2 (F09230) IB French B – SL Grade 12 Year/2.0 Credits IB Japanese B – SL Grade 12 Prerequisite: Spanish 1 (F09210); students with less than a C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 (F06100) Content: Emphasis on spoken and written language and language Year/2.0 Credits structure. Prerequisite: 2 years credit in another World Language Activities: Vocabulary learned through stories and dialogues. There Content: American Sign Language 1 introduces American Sign Lan- is a focus on writing at the paragraph level. Supplementary learning guage (ASL) and the Deaf community. It focuses on frequently used aids include: films, CD’s, paired and small group activities, computer signs through a functional-notional approach and discusses cultural programs, videos and DVDs. features of the Deaf community. Emphasis is placed on the recep- Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. tive and expressive skills. Students will also learn to recognize the Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. (50/50) difference between the pathological and psychological definitions of deafness, dispel common myths associated with deafness and SPANISH 3 (F09250) ASL, recognize the widespread use of ASL throughout the United Year/2.0 Credits States, and develop an understanding of the intricate relationship Prerequisite: Spanish 2 (F09230); students with less than a C- in the between languages and cultures in general. previous course must have written teacher approval. Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours per week Content: Proficiency developed in areas of listening, speaking, read- Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, group work, signing performance ing and writing, with emphasis on pronunciation and culture. The Spanish grammar survey is continued and literature is introduced. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 (F06200) There is a focus on oral proficiency and interpersonal conversational Year/2.0 Credits skills. Prerequisite: American Sign Language 1 with a C- or better average; Activities: Spanish as the language of the classroom. Students work students with less than a C- in the previous course must have writ- with written exercises and free composition. Originality encouraged ten teacher approval. in both written and oral Spanish. Activities include paired and small Content: American Sign Language 2 continues the focus on fre- group activities, computer programs, and videos. Short literary quently used signs through a functional-notional approach and the selections are read and original skits are presented. cultural features of the Deaf community. Emphasis is placed on a Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week minimum. more advanced level of learning the receptive and expressive com- Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. (50/50) munication skills in American Sign Language. 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Students must satisfy the Core 40 Requirements which are pass MATHEMATICS Algebra 1, Geometry, and either Algebra 2 (w/o Trig) or Algebra 2/ Trig to be considered for enrollment in a four-year college in Indiana. MATHEMATICS The State of Indiana requires passing an ISTEP in Algebra I for the C WG/ Classes of 2021 and 2022. COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 AHD HP* NCAA Algebra 1 GT ALGEBRA 1 HONORS (M04201) (8th gr only) • • • • Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Algebra 1 Honors • • • • • Prerequisite: Final placement in the course is to be determined by the high school based on available information. Successful completion Algebra 1 • • • • • • • of fall semester is a prerequisite for remaining in the class for the Algebra 1 Intensive spring semester. Students cannot waiver into this class. • • • • Content: Basic operations on algebraic expressions containing vari- Geometry GT • • • • • ables, solving equations and inequalities, graphing in the coordinate plane, and radicals. Emphasis on application of algebraic techniques Geometry Honors • • • • • • to the solution of word problems. Participation in math contests is expected. Geometry • • • • • • Activities: Independent study, lectures and classroom discussion of Algebra 2/Trig GT • • • • • assigned material. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of 3-4 hours per week. Algebra 2/Trig • • • • • • • Evaluation: Performance on tests, assignments, and quizzes. Algebra 2 w/o Trig • • • • • ALGEBRA 1 (M04220) Algebra 2C • • • # Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Eighth grade mathematics teacher recommenda- Algebra 2D • • • tion. Final placement in the course is to be determined by the high school based on available information. Successful completion of Probability & Stats. • • • • • • fall semester work is a prerequisite for remaining in the class for Trigonometry • • • • • the spring semester. Content: Basic operations on algebraic expressions contain ing vari- Pre-Calculus A & B • • • • • • ables, solving equations and inequalities, graphing in a coordinate Honors plane, and radicals. Emphasis is on application of algebraic techniques Statistics AP • • • • • • to the solution of word problems. Activities: Lectures and discussion of assigned materials. Pre-Calculus A & B • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of two to three hours per week. Calculus AB AP • • • • • • Evaluation: Performance on tests, assignments, and quizzes. Calculus BC AP • • • • • ALGEBRA 1 INTENSIVE (M04222) IB Math Analysis & Approaches SL • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits toward Math requirement + 2.0 Credits of Math elective = 4 Credits Total IB Math Applications/ Prerequisite: This course is open to freshmen only based on recom- Interpretations SL • • • • • mendations of eighth grade teachers and ISTEP & NWEA scores. IB Math Analysis * • • • • • • Students will be selected for this course who have some difficulty Approaches HL with college bound math. * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. Content: The content of this course will be the same as the content # If Algebra 2D is taken the following year of Algebra 1 (M04220). This class will meet every day for the entire All students are required to have six (6) credits in mathematics for year. Includes basic operations on algebraic expressions containing graduation. Per Indiana requirements, these must be in Grade 9-12. variables, solving equations and inequalities, graphing in the coordi- Students who fail the spring semester of any year course are encour- nate plane, and radicals. Plus, emphasis on application of algebraic aged to consider auditing the fall semester before repeating the spring techniques to the solution of word problems. Because this class semester or encouraged to take the failed semester in summer school. will meet every day, more time can be allowed for the review of A student desiring to enroll in a class for which he/she has not met computational skills and the understanding of the algebra concepts. the prerequisite must have special permission from the Department Activities: Lectures and discussion of assigned materials. Chairperson before enrolling. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of two to three hours per Students who are not successful in their Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Inten- week. sive courses or their Geometry courses are encouraged to remediate Evaluation: Performance on tests, assignments, and quizzes. this lack of success in summer school to avoid being behind in their four-year plan and to insure they have met the prerequisites to move GEOMETRY GT (M04400) forward in the fall semester with their four-year plan mathematics Year/2.0 Credits course. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 GT (M04200) or Algebra 1 Honors (M04201) Students enrolled in an Algebra I Honors class their freshman year with teacher recommendation. Final placement in the course is to and who intend to enroll in Calculus (M04950) during their senior be determined by the high school based on available information. year should enroll in Geometry Honors (M04425) and Algebra 2/Trig Students cannot waiver into this class. GT (M04600) during their sophomore year. Teacher recommendation Content: Euclidean geometry, parallelism, congruence, similarity, is required as well as approval of the department head. deductive proof, area, volume, construction, and coordinate geom-

28 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 etry. Participation in math contests is expected. Content: Topics selected from Intermediate Algebra, Analytic Ge- Activities: Teacher-guided independent study, classroom discussion, ometry, and Trigonometry. Enrichment topics and some topics from and lectures. Pre-Calculus will also be covered. Participation in math contests is Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. expected. A student owned graphing calculator is optional, but a Cost: Compass and straight-edge. scientific calculator is necessary. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned materials. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. GEOMETRY HONORS (M04425) Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (M04220) or Algebra 1 Honors (M04200) with ALGEBRA 2/TRIG (M04620) teacher recommendation. Successful completion of fall semester is a Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) prerequisite for remaining in the class for spring semester. Students Prerequisite: Geometry (M04420), Geometry Honors (M04425) or cannot waiver into this class. Geometry GT (M04400) with teacher recommendation. Should have Content: Euclidean geometry; parallelism, congruence, similarity, de- a minimum grade of B in Geometry or Geometry Honors/GT ductive proof, area, volume, construction, and coordinate geometry. Content: For students who have completed Geometry and wish to Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned material. pursue the normal college prep curriculum. Topics selected from Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. Intermediate Algebra, Analytic Geometry, and Trigonometry. A Cost: Compass and a straight-edge. A notebook is recommended. student owned graphing calculator is optional, but a scientific cal- Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. culator is necessary. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. GEOMETRY (M04420) Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. Year/2.0 Credits Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (M04220) or Algebra 1 Honors (M04200) or with teacher recommendation. Students may waiver into this class ALGEBRA 2 [w/o Trig] (M04700) provided the prerequisite has been met. Successful completion of fall Year/2.0 Credits semester is a prerequisite for remaining in class for spring semester. Prerequisite: Geometry (M04420) Content: Euclidean geometry; parallelism, congruence, similarity, de- Content: For students who wish to pursue a normal college prep ductive proof, area, volume, construction, and coordinate geometry. curriculum in topics not including Math. Topics selected from same Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned material. material as Algebra 2/Trig, but without the Trigonometry. (This course Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. does not fulfill the prerequisites for Pre-Calculus). A student owned Cost: Compass and a straight-edge. A notebook is recommended. graphing calculator is optional, but a scientific calculator is necessary. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. ALGEBRA 2C (M04650) Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Year/1.0 Credits toward Math requirement + 1.0 Credits of Math elective = 2.0 Credits Total PROBABILITY & STATISTICS (M04800) Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (M04220) or Algebra 1 Intensive (M04222) Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) Content: This course will review and extend many of the concepts Prerequisite: Alg 2/Trig (M04620) or Alg 2/Trig GT (M04600). Alg 2 studied in Algebra to ensure a solid foundation. In addition, the (w/o Trig) (M04700) with teacher recommendation. course will cover the first semester concepts in Algebra 2 so by itself Content: Designed for seniors who may not plan to take calculus in does not meet Core 40 Diploma requirements. college; but does not exclude those who do plan to take calculus. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. Emphasizes probability and statistics through the concrete rather Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of four hours a week. than the abstract. Some class projects are used to reinforce the Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. topics covered in the text. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned materials. ALGEBRA 2D (M04670) Out-of-class projects. Year/1.0 Credits toward Math requirement + 1.0 Credits Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of four hours per week. of Math elective = 2.0 Credits Total Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, assignments and semes- Prerequisite: Algebra 2C (M04650) or Algebra 2 (M04700) 1st se- ter project(s). mester credit Content: This course will review and extend many of the concepts TRIGONOMETRY (M04850) studied in Algebra to ensure a solid foundation. In addition, the Semester/1.0 Credit course will cover the second semester concepts in Algebra 2 so it Prerequisite: Alg 2/Trig (M04620) or Alg 2 (w/o Trig) (M04700) with does satisfy the Core 40 requirements. teacher recommendation. Not available for Pre-Calculus students Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. without prior teacher recommendation. Sophomores and Juniors Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of four hours per week may waive into this class if they are recommended for Algebra 2 Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. instead of Algebra 2/Trig. Freshmen students may not waive into this class if they are recommended for Algebra 2 instead of Algebra ALGEBRA 2/TRIG GT (M04600) 2/Trig. Freshmen must have a teacher recommendation to be placed Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) into Trigonometry. The class would be taken second semester in Prerequisite: Geometry GT (M04400) and teacher recommendation conjunction with Algebra 2. or Algebra 1 Honors (M04201) only when being taken concurrently Content: Designed for students who have successfully completed with Geometry GT (M04400) with teacher recommendation and prior three years of college preparatory math but do not wish to continue approval of the department head. Student should have a minimum into Pre-Calculus. Consists of a full semester devoted to trigonometry grade of C in Geometry GT. Students cannot waiver into this class. and trigonometric related topics. Student owned scientific calcula- tors are necessary.

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Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned materials. CALCULUS BC [Advanced Placement] (M04960) Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of four hours per week. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Prerequisite: Calculus AB (M04950) with a minimum grade of C and teacher recommendation. Students may not waiver into this class. PRE-CALCULUS A & B HONORS (M04900) Completed AP contract Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Content: Designed to prepare students to take the AP Calculus BC Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trig GT (M04600) or Algebra 2/Trig (M04620) Exam. The course emphasizes working with parametric, polar and with a minimum grade of B and teacher recommendation. Successful vector functions and includes graphing, differentiation of and inte- completion of fall semester work is a prerequisite for remaining in the gration of these functions. The course follows closely the syllabus class for the spring semester. Students cannot waiver into this class. provided by the College Entrance Examination Board for the AP Cal- Content: A comprehensive study of trigonometry, analytic geometry culus Examination. It is expected that students will take the AP Exam (plane and solid), vectors in two and three dimensions, and selected in mid-May. Participation in various math contests is also expected. topics in college algebra. Participation in math contests is expected. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. A student owned graphing calculator is optional, but a scientific Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of 5 hours per week. calculator is necessary. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and daily assignments. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. IB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches – SL Grade 12 Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. (CALC SL IB / M052IB) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) STATISTICS [Advanced Placement] (M04890) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) IB Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations – SL Prerequisite: Alg 2/Trig GT (M04600) or Algebra 2/Trig (M050IB) or Grade 12 Trigonometry (M04850) with a minimum grade of C and teacher (P/CAL MS IB / M051IB) recommendation. Students may not waiver into this class. Students Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) may be enrolled in Pre-Calculus or a Calculus AB/BC concurrently with AP Statistics. Students must have a signed AP contract on file. IB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches – HL Grade 11 Content: Designed to prepare students to take the AP Statistics (CALC HL IB / M054IB) Exam. The course emphasizes exploring data, sampling and ex- Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) perimentation, anticipating patterns and statistical inference. The course follows closely the syllabus provided by the College Entrance IB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches – HL Grade 12 Examination Board for the AP Statistics Examination. It is expected (CALC HL IB / M055IB) that the students will take the AP Exam in mid-May. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned material. (See pp. 1-4 for descriptions) Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, assignments and semester project(s). MUSIC PRE-CALCULUS A & B (M04920) MUSIC Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) COURSE FR SO JR SR C40 AHD NCAA Prerequisite: Alg 2/Trig (M04620), Algebra 2/Trig GT (M04600), Alge- bra 2 (M04700), or Trigonometry (M04850) with a minimum grade of Intermediate Chorus • • • • • B and teacher recommendation. Students may waiver into this class. (Women’s) Content: A comprehensive study of trigonometry, analytic geometry Beg. Chorus (Mixed) • • • • • (plane and solid), vectors in two and three dimensions, and selected Intermediate Chorus topics in college algebra. A student owned graphing calculator is (Camarata) • • • • optional, but a scientific calculator is necessary. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned material. Adv. Chorus 1 (Drifters) • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. Adv. Chorus 2 Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. (Sandpipers) • • • • • Marching Unit CALCULUS AB [Advanced Placement] (M04950) (Color Guard) • • • • Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Competition Unit Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Honors (MO4900) with a minimum grade (Winter Guard) • • • • of B or Algebra 2 w/ Trig GT with teacher recommendation. Com- Int. Concert Band 1/2 pleted AP contract (Symphonic Band) • • • • • Content: Designed to prepare students to take the AP Calculus AB Exam. The course emphasizes working with polynomial, trigonomet- Adv. Concert Band 1/2 • • • • • ric, logarithmic, and exponential functions, and includes graphing, (Wind Ensemble) differentiation of and integration of these functions. The course Jazz Ensemble • • • • • follows closely the syllabus provided by the College Entrance Ex- Instrumental En- amination Board for the AP Calculus Examination. It is expected that semble (Percussion) • • • • • students will take the AP Exam in mid-May. Participation in various math contests is also expected. Advanced Orchestra • • • • • Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned materials. Interm. Orchestra • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of 5 hours per week. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and daily assignments. Guitar • • • •

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MUSIC CONT'D Evaluation: Vocal proficiency; student motivation, classroom participation and any written work. All rehearsals and perfor- COURSE FR SO JR SR C40 AHD NCAA mances are a mandatory part of this class. Music Theory & Comp. • • • INTERMEDIATE CHORUS - BEL CANTO [Women’s] ADVANCED CHORUS 1 [Drifters] (N78570) (N78510) Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Membership by Audition Only Year/2.0 Credits Content: This course will focus upon the in-depth study of advanced Prerequisite: Membership by audition only. This ensemble (Bel Canto) vocal technique and music literacy skills as well as training in the is designed for students who seek an accelerated experience in art of live vocal entertainment. A wide variety of repertoire will be choral music. This class is designed for female singers grades 10-12. studied throughout the year to encourage further musical growth, Freshmen may be enrolled per the instructor’s approval. including: traditional choral selections, commercial music, and vari- Content: In addition to preparing music for performances, members ous other types of repertoire. of this ensemble focus upon learning the elements of music and Activities: Singing in small and large groups, occasional journaling/ developing basic skills in music literacy. This involves daily practice, writing assignments, numerous public performances and competi- in-class written work and occasional part testing. tions throughout the school year. Activities: Singing in small and large groups, as well as public per- Out-of-Class Time Required: 2 days per week (2 hrs. each) five con- formance. certs, after school rehearsals prior to performances, competitions, Out-of-Class Time Required: Individual practice; performance in 4 organizational contest, and individual practice time. concerts per year – Fall, Holiday, Spring and Spring Revue, plus ISSMA Evaluation: Classroom participation, vocal proficiency, student mo- performance events and pre-concert dress rehearsals. Evaluation: Vocal proficiency, student motivation, classroom partici- tivation, and written work. All rehearsals and performances pation and written work. All rehearsals and performances are a mandatory part of the class. are a mandatory part of the class. ADVANCED CHORUS 2 [Mixed - Sandpipers] (N78550) BEGINNING CHORUS - CONCERT CHOIR [Mixed] Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Membership by Audition Only (N78515) Content: This course will focus upon the in-depth study of advanced Year/2.0 Credits vocal technique and music literacy skills as well as training in the Prerequisite: Membership by audition only. Students in grades 9-12 art of live vocal entertainment. A wide variety of repertoire will be are invited to audition for participation in this ensemble. studied throughout the year to encourage further musical growth, Content: A Concert Choir for students who seek an introductory including: traditional choral selections, commercial music, and vari- level experience in high school choral music. Primarily intended for ous other types of repertoire. freshman and sophomore vocalists, but junior and senior students Activities: Singing in small and large groups, occasional journaling/ may be enrolled per instructor’s approval. In addition to preparing writing assignments, numerous public performances and competi- music for performances, members of this ensemble focus upon tions throughout the school year. learning the elements of music and developing basic skills in music Out-of-Class Time Required: 2 days per week (2 hrs. each) five con- literacy. This involves daily practice, in-class written work, and oc- certs, after school rehearsals prior to performances, competitions, casional part testing. organizational contest, and individual practice time. Activities: Singing in small and large groups, as well as public per- Evaluation: Classroom participation, vocal proficiency, student mo- formance. tivation, and written work. All rehearsals and performances Out-of-Class Time Required: Individual practice; four concerts per year: Fall, Holiday, Spring and Spring Revue; ISSMA performance are a mandatory part of the class. events and pre-concert dress rehearsals. Evaluation: Vocal proficiency, student motivation, classroom partici- MARCHING UNIT [Color Guard] (N78610) pation and written work. All rehearsals and performances Semester 1/1.0 Credit are a mandatory part of the class. Prerequisite: Audition Only Content: Instruction in precision drill, auxiliary equipment techniques, INTERMEDIATE CHORUS - CAMERATA [Mixed] and basic dance work. Activities: Performs with Trojan Guard Marching Band (N78530) Out-of-Class Time Required: At least 4/5 home football games, local Year/2.0 Credits and national parades, field show contests, individual practice time Prerequisite: membership by Audition only; this ensemble (Camerata) and ensemble rehearsal: 2 evening practices per week (3 hours each) is designed for students who seek an accelerated experience in cho- and Saturday rehearsals prior to departure for competitions during ral music. This class is designed for all singers – junior and seniors. the marching season (First Quarter). Freshmen and sophomores may be enrolled per the instructor’s Evaluation: Motivation, participation, proficiency in drill, equipment approval. work, and basic dance work. All rehearsals and performances Content: In addition to preparing music for performances, members of this ensemble focus upon learning the elements of music and are a mandatory part of the class. developing basic skills in music literacy. This involves daily practice, in-class written work, and occasional part testing. Students in grades COMPETITIVE UNIT [Winter Guard] (N78620) 9-12 are invited to audition for participation in this ensemble. Semester 2/1.0 Credit Activities: Singing in small and large groups, as well as public per- Prerequisite: Marching Unit Semester 1 / Audition Only formances. Content: Instruction in advanced drill, auxiliary equipment tech- Out-of-Class Time Required: Individual practice; members of this niques, and dance work. group perform in 4 concerts per year – Fall, Holiday, Spring and Activities: Competes during the Winter Guard season (Jan-April) in Spring Revue, plus ISSMA performance events and pre-concert Midwest Color Guard Circuit and IHSCGA events throughout Indiana, dress rehearsals. Illinois, Wisconsin, as well as Winter Guard International Regional and

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National level competitions throughout the United States. ADVANCED CONCERT BAND 2 [Wind Ensemble] Out-of-Class Time Required: Evening rehearsals and weekend com- (N78635) petitions. Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Motivation, participation, and proficiency at advanced Prerequisite: By audition only; demonstration of advanced skills on skills. All rehearsals and performances are a mandatory a wind instrument. Enrollment in a Semester 1 band class. Band is a part of the class. year-long course; enrollment in two semesters of band is mandatory. Content: Improving instrumental playing technique through the use INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND 1 [Concert Band] of etude studies and the preparation of concert and contest litera- (N78640) ture. Wide range of advanced wind literature for the student whose Semester/1.0 Credit ability and interest are equal to the challenging demands of the work. Prerequisite: Enrollment in a Semester 2 Band class. Band is a year Activities: Playing in small and large ensembles and performing in long course; enrollment in two semesters of band is mandatory. public concerts. Content: Improving playing technique through the use of study Out-of-Class Time Required: At least two concerts, rehearsals (after exercises and preparation of concert and contest literature. school) prior to concerts and contests. This also includes perfor- Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a soloist, count- mances and rehearsals outside of the scheduled school day in prepa- ing and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in public concerts. ration for the ISSMA organizational contest one 2-hour rehearsal Preparation of a fall concert, holiday concert, and Solo and Ensemble each week from mid-February through April, as well as two 2-hour music for the spring semester. rehearsals each in preparation for the Fall concert, Holiday concert, Out-of-Class Time Required: At least two concerts and rehearsals and Commencement concert, along with individual practice time. (after school) prior to concerts and contests. This also includes Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, student motivation, performances and rehearsals outside the scheduled school day in and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a preparation for fall and holiday concerts. mandatory part of the class. Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, rhythmic counting, and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a JAZZ ENSEMBLE (N78670) mandatory part of the class. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Enrollment in one of the concert ensembles (band, INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND 2 [Symphonic Band] orchestra) is mandatory. Pianists and guitarists are the exception (N78640) to this policy. All students by Audition Only. Semester/1.0 Credit Content: Study of the various jazz art forms, improvisation, and Prerequisite: Enrollment in a Semester 1 band class. Band is a year- development of music reading skills. Wide range of advanced jazz long course; enrollment in two semesters of band is mandatory. literature for the student whose ability and interest are equal to the Content: Improving playing technique through the use of study challenging demands of more serious work. exercises and preparation of concert and contest literature. Activities: Public performances, contests, and music festivals. Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a soloist, count- Out-of-Class Time Required: After school rehearsals for a minimum ing and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in public concerts. of at least four (4) prior to performances, and a one hour sectional Preparation for ISSMA Organizational Contest as well as one 2-hour each week. Performances include: Fall Concert, Holiday Concert, after school rehearsal per week from March through April. ISSMA Jazz Festival, “All That Jazz” Spring Concert, and several Out-of-Class Time Required: At least two concerts, rehearsals (after Jazz Festivals. school) prior to concerts and contests. This also includes perfor- Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, student motiva- mances and rehearsals outside the scheduled school day in prepa- tion, participation. All rehearsals and performances are a ration for the ISSMA organizational contest one 2-hour rehearsal mandatory part of the class. each week from Mid-February through April, as well as two 2-hour rehearsals each in preparation for the Fall concert, Holiday concert, INTERMEDIATE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE [Concert and Commencement concert, along with individual practice time. & Symphonic Band Percussion] (N78680) Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, rhythmic counting, Year/2.0 Credits and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a Prerequisite: By audition only; demonstration of skills on percussion mandatory part of the class. instruments. Percussion is a year-long course; enrollment in two semesters is mandatory. ADVANCED CONCERT BAND 1 [Trojan Guard] Content: Improving playing technique through the use of etude (N78645) and ensemble exercises in preparation of concert literature. Wide Semester/1.0 Credit range of exciting and engaging wind and percussion literature for Prerequisite: By audition only; demonstration of advanced skills on the student. a wind instrument. Enrollment in a Semester 2 band class. Band is a Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a soloist, count- year-long course; enrollment in two semesters of band is mandatory. ing and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in public concerts. Content: Participation in a marching band hornline ensemble for Preparation of a fall concert, holiday concert, and Solo and Ensemble competitions during the fall. Participation in Trojan Guard requires music for the spring semester. attendance and financial commitments during the summer months Out-of-Class Time Required: At least two concerts, rehearsals (after (June, July, and August). school) prior to concerts and contests. This also includes performanc- Activities: Playing in small and large ensembles and performing in es and rehearsals outside the scheduled school day in preparation for public concerts. fall concerts and holiday concerts and for the ISSMA organizational Out-of-Class Time Required: 4th of July Parades, Football Game half- contest one 2-hour rehearsal each week from mid-February through time performances, Homecoming parade, Saturday competitions April, along with individual practice time. during September and october, and weekly evening rehearsals. Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, student motiva- Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, student motivation, tion, participation. All rehearsals and performances are a and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a mandatory part of the class. mandatory part of the class.

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ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE [Trojan Guard part writing and arranging skills intended to develop skills necessary & Wind Ensemble Percussion] (N78685) in the study of instrumental and/or vocal music. Year/2.0 Credits Second Semester: Detailed study of the components of musical com- Prerequisite: By audition only; demonstration of advanced skills on position and style, with emphasis on modern harmonies. Through percussion instruments. Percussion is a year-long course; enrollment analysis and historical study, offers a foundation for further musi- in two semesters is mandatory. cal study in college. Students will progress into second semester Content: Participation in a marching band percussion ensemble music theory based on first semester performance assessment by (drumline or pit percussion) for competitions during the fall. Par- the instructor. ticipation in Trojan Guard requires attendance and financial commit- Activities: Ear training, sight singing, part writing, listening to and ments during the summer months (June, July, and August). Students reading music, music arranging, composition, lectures, discussion. will improve instrumental playing technique through the use of Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. etude and ensemble studies in preparation of concert and contest Evaluation: Participation in class activities, written class work, per- literature. Wide range of advanced wind and percussion literature formance on tests and projects. for the student whose ability and interest are equal to the challenging demands of the work. GUITAR (N78840) Activities: Playing in small and large ensembles and performing in Semester/1.0 Credit public concerts. Prerequisite: A desire to learn to play the guitar, no previous guitar Out-of-Class Time Required: 4th of July Parades, Football Game half- playing experience. Grades 10, 11 or 12. time performances, Homecoming Parade, Saturday competitions Content: Learning the basic techniques of guitar playing and rudi- during September and October, weekly evening rehearsals. Three ments of music. This class is for those who have never played the concerts, rehearsals (after school) prior to concerts and contests. guitar before. This also includes performances and rehearsals outside the scheduled Activities: written work, technique exercises, occasional journaling/ school day in preparation for the ISSMA organizational contest one writing assignments, self-guided practice on assigned pieces of 2-hour rehearsal each week from mid-February through April, Com- music. mencement concert, along with individual practice time. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour of written work from a work- Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, student motiva- book. tion, participation. All rehearsals and performances are a Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, written work, final mandatory part of the class. project, student motivation and participation.

ADVANCED ORCHESTRA [Symphony Strings] (N78715) Year/2.0 Credits PHYSICAL EDUCATION Prerequisite: Audition only. Content: Improving playing technique through the use of study PHYSICAL EDUCATION exercises and concert/contest literature. COURSE FR SO JR SR CORE AHD NCAA Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a solo, counting 40 and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in public concerts. Physical Educ. 1 Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of four concerts, Rehearsals • • • • • • in preparation for the ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest. After school Physical Educ. 2 • • • • • • rehearsals prior to the Holiday Concert, as well as the ISSMA Orga- nizational Contest. Swimming & Diving • • • Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, rhythmic counting, Fitness * and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a • • • mandatory part of the class. Body Conditioning * • • •

INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA [Concert Orchestra] (N78710) Power Lifting * • • • Year/2.0 Credits Body Building * • • • Prerequisite: Audition only. Content: Improving playing technique through the use of study * Freshmen may enroll in Strength and Conditioning classes only if they have completed the two semester requirement for Physical Education. exercises and concert/contest literature. Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a solo, counting P.E. Graduation Requirements: and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in public concerts. Physical Education--2 Credits. All students are required to take 2 Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of four concerts, Rehearsals semesters of Physical Education (1 Sem. = 1 Credit) in preparation for the ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest. After school rehearsals prior to the Holiday Concert, as well as the ISSMA Orga- Health and Safety--1 Credit (One semester) OR Nutrition & Wellness nizational Contest. (H46130), Child Development (H46410), and Interpersonal Relation- Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, rhythmic counting, ships (H46420) and Adult Roles and Responsibilities (H46440). NOTE: and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a The above requirements are established by the State of Indiana and mandatory part of the class. cannot be waived by the school.

MUSIC THEORY & COMPOSITION (N78810) PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 (P08110) Year/2.0 Credits Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: ALL STUDENTS MUST obtain permission to enroll from Prerequisite: None. instructor. Content: Individual activities, lifetime sports, team sports, and co- Content: First Semester: Keyboard familiarity, ear training, chord educational activities. All students will be required to purchase/ construction, interval identification and construction, fundamental provide and wear a specific P.E. uniform. This uniform is the same

33 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 as the P.E. uniform that was available to them while attending Ches- DIVING (P80660) terton Middle School. (Advanced Weight Lifting requires a different Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Instruction in the funda- shirt). They may use a uniform that was purchased in previous years mental dives in the following categories: Forward, backward, inward, (as long as the fit is appropriate and uniform is CLEAN). All uniforms somersault, reverse, and twists. are available through the Duneland On-Line Store that can be found Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except Senior Lifesaving (P80650S) on the Duneland home page. which may require up to one hour per week. Activities: May include fitness and conditioning, soccer, bowling, Evaluation: Skill testing and participation in class. basketball, wrestling, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, lacrosse, track, circuit training, tennis, handball, rollerblading, racquetball, ELECTIVE P.E. - FITNESS (P80970) aerobics, dance, badminton and swimming. At the beginning of the Semester/1.0 Credit course, swimming ability of all students is determined. Based on that Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 & 2 ability, each student is assigned one quarter of swimming. Swimming Content: Workout program structured to reduce body fat percent- is required each semester of Basic PE. age, to improve cardiovascular capabilities, and improve both muscle Out-of-Class Time Required: Some study time and fitness planning endurance and body composition. expected. Written tests on history, rules, vocabulary and strategies Activities: Calisthenics, stretching exercises, aerobic workouts, walk- are given. ing/jogging workouts, and use of Cybex VR2 selectarized machines Evaluation: Participation in class, skill development and improvement, and aerobic equipment. proficiency in skill tests, and knowledge assessment on written tests Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except for make-up time due to that may cover history, rules, vocabulary and strategies of the sport an absence. or activity. Evaluation: Based on participation, attitude, and improvement.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 (P08210) ELECTIVE P.E. - BODY CONDITIONING Semester/1.0 Credit (P80710, P80720) Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 (P08110S). Semester/1.0 Credit Content: Individual activities, lifetime sports, team sports, and co- Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 & 2. educational activities. All students will be required to purchase/pro- Content: A program of body conditioning based on instructor’s diagnosis vide and wear a specific P. E. uniform. This uniform is the same as the of needs and meeting the needs of novice lifters. P.E. uniform that was available to them while attending Chesterton Activities: Supervised body conditioning exercise, isometrics, and weight Middle School. (Advanced Weightlifting requires a different shirt). lifting. They may use a uniform that was purchased in previous years (as Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except for make-up time due to an long as the fit is appropriate and the uniform is CLEAN). All uniforms absence. are available through the Duneland On-Line Store that can be found Evaluation: Based on participation, attitude, effort, and improvement. on the Duneland home page. Each student will need access to their school provided laptop or personal Activities: May include fitness and conditioning, soccer, bowling, device (phone, laptop, tablet, etc.). This device is needed to have access basketball, wrestling, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, lacrosse, to the internet for inputting data based on their workout results. Daily track, circuit training, tennis, handball, rollerblading, racquetball, inputting and records will be a significant part of their grade. aerobics, dance, badminton and swimming. At the beginning of the course, swimming ability of all students is determined. Based on that ELECTIVE P.E. - ADVANCED BODY BUILDING ability, each student is assigned one quarter of swimming. Swimming is required each semester of Basic PE. (P80750, P80760) Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 & 2. A STUDENT MAY NOT ENROLL IN MORE THAN 1 ELEC- Content: A weightlifting program designed to increase strength and TIVE PE CLASS PER SEMESTER. build power. Activities: Supervised lifting program built on the core power lifts. ELECTIVE P. E.—SWIM COURSES Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except for make-up time due to Semester/1.0 Credit an absence. All elective swim courses except Red Cross Senior Lifeguarding may be Evaluation: Based on participation, attitude, effort, and improvement. repeated for credit with a grade of B or better. Prerequisites included All students will be evaluated on vocabulary. in individual course descriptions below. ELECTIVE P. E. - BODY BUILDING (P80770, P80780) INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING (P80600) Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Required PE or permission of instructor. Instruction Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 & 2. in swimming fundamentals designed for the student who wants to Content: A weightlifting program designed for body sculpting, muscle increase their swimming ability. definition and shape. Activities: Supervised lifting program offering multiple exercises for ADVANCED SWIMMING (P80620) each muscle group with emphasis on diet and the reduction of body fat. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. All nine styles of swimming Out-of-Class-Time Required: None, except for make-up time due to an taught and evaluated. Course is for the serious swimmer who intends absence. to take lifesaving and/or to work for a water safety instructor’s license. Evaluation: Based on participation, attitude and improvement. All students will be evaluated on vocabulary. RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING (P80650) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Fifteen years of age and completion of 9th grade; a grade of “B” or better in Intermediate Swimming (P8060) or Advanced Swimming (P80620). This course can lead to Red Cross certification for lifeguarding. (Approx. costis $30.)

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scientific FACTS, about drug use and abuse. Students will be asked to HEALTH keep an open mind by listening, thinking, and making decisions which HEALTH may affect one’s health, finances, productivity, and overall quality of life. This class is about prevention. Specifically, the class material CORE COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 AHD NCAA will address substance abuse vocabulary, and discussion regarding nicotine and smoking, narcotics, stimulants, depressants, cannabis, Health and Wellness • • • • • hallucinogens, inhalants, and steroid usage, etc. Class participation is essential for students to receive their best possible grade. Advanced Health • • Activities: Lectures, discussions, guest speakers, videos and field trip Intro to Athletic • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. Training Evaluation: Written tests, projects, speeches, class participation Substance Abuse • • HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION (P08950) SCIENCE Semester/1.0 Credit SCIENCE Prerequisite: None. Content: Wellness, emotional and mental health, healthy and safe COURSE FR SO JR SR C40 AHD WG/ NCAA relationships, nutrition and weight management, physical activity, HP* reproductive health and sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol, to- Biology Honors • • • • • bacco and other drug abuse, organ donation Activities: Lectures, class discussion and group work, reading, group IB Biology HL • • • • • • research, computer projects, videos, reports and class activities. Biology 1 • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Average of 2 hours per week. PLTW: Principles of Evaluation: Homework, tests, quizzes, class participation, projects, Biomedical Sci. • • • • • • • midterm and final exam. Biology 2 AP • • • • • • ADVANCED HEALTH EDUCATION (P80960) Zoology • • • • • • • Semester/1.0 Credit (Only offered during 2nd semester) PLTW: Human Body Systems • • • • • • Prerequisite: “C” or higher in Health or equivalent Content: Study of human body systems including musculoskeletal, Anatomy & Physiol- • • • • • • nervous and endocrine, cardiorespiratory, digestive and urinary ogy as well as infectious disease. Students will learn about the basic Earth & Space Science 1 • • • • • • anatomy and function of each system as well as common diseases, illnesses and/or injuries to each system. Current treatments will also IB Chemistry SL • • • • • • be discussed. Students interested in an allied health profession should Chemistry 1 • • • • • • • take this course. Activities: Lectures, class discussion and group work, research and Chemistry 2 • • • • • • • group presentations for each unit, videos and discussions, field trips Chemistry 2 AP • • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Average of two hours per week Evaluation: Homework, tests, quizzes, class participation, projects, IB Physics SL • • • • • • individual projects, midterm and final exam AP Physics 1 • • • • • • • INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING (P80900) AP Physics 2 • • • • • • Semester/1.0 Credit AP Physics C: Prerequisite: “C” or higher in Health or equivalent Mechanics • • • • • Content: Musculoskeletal system anatomy and physiology as well as common injuries to the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, thigh, spine, and Physics 1 • • • • • • head. Basic sports medicine and legal aspects will also be presented. Integrated Chemistry- Taping techniques for the foot, ankle knee and wrist will be taught. Physics • • • • • • • Students will also be required to observe one game and spend one Envir. Science AP hour after school observing in the training room before the last day • • • • • • of class. Students interested in an allied health profession such as Envir. Science • • • • • • athletic training and/or physical therapy should take this course. This IB Envir. Systems & is not an exercise or workout class. Societies SL • • • • • • Activities: Lectures, class discussion, note taking and outlining, daily taping techniques, videos and discussion, field trip * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. Out-of-Class Time Required: Average of two hours per week. BIOLOGY HONORS (C03025) Evaluation: Homework, tests, quizzes, taping tests, observations, Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) midterm and final exam Prerequisite: Placement determined by science ability test. Content: Comprehensive study of living things and their adaptations CURRENT HEALTH ISSUES: SUBSTANCE ABUSE for survival. (P80990) Activities: Self-paced individualized instruction with guidance and Semester/1.0 Credit emphasis on higher order thinking skills. Prerequisite: Required Health or equivalent Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Content: This class will provide students with information, based on

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Evaluation: Mastery of material as demonstrated by testing and BIOLOGY 2 AP (C03050) verbal interaction with instructor, various assignments and projects Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Prerequisite: Recommendation of teacher, Biology 1,Chemistry 1; BIOLOGY 1 (C03020) Completed AP contract Year/2.0 Credits Content: The AP curriculum to be followed will include: Biochemistry, BIOLOGY 1-TRAN (C03045) (See Special Educ. Section) molecules, cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, and cell signaling. Prerequisite: None. Activities: Class discussion, laboratory investigations, computer simu- Content: Comprehensive study of living things and their adaptations lations, multimedia presentations. for survival. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night for reading. Additional Activities: Class discussion, films, labs, computer simulations, dem- two-hours per week for lab work. onstrations, and projects. Evaluation: Performance on written assignments, tests, quizzes essays Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week and laboratory investigations. Evaluation: Written assignments, quizzes, lab reports, tests, oral class participation ADVANCED SCIENCE, SPECIAL TOPICS (ZOOLOGY) (C03090) PLTW: PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) (C03055) Prerequisite: Biology 1 and Chemistry 1; Sophomores by permission Year/2.0 Credits (This course fulfills a Core 40 Science of instructor Requirement) Content: Study of the nature of science, animal cell biology, genetics, Prerequisite: Biology 1 or concurrent enrollment in Biology 1 organic evolution, animal reproduction and development, animal Content: Students work involves the study of human medicine, architecture, taxonomy and phylogeny, animal diversity (Porifera- research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students Chordates), and animal systems. investigate the human body systems and various health conditions in- Activities: Designing experiments, lab investigations, microscopic cluding heart disease, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious observations, dissections, computer simulations and analyzing data. diseases. A theme through the course is to determine the factors that Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night. led to the death of a fictional person. After determining the factors Evaluation: Homework completion, tests, quizzes, laboratory reports responsible for death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and and practicals, experimental designs. medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Key biological concepts included in the curriculum are: homeostasis, me- ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (C03080) tabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) disease. Engineering principles such as the design process, feedback Prerequisite: Must take two (2) of the following: Biology 2 AP, Zool- loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function ogy; Chemistry I; Physics I; Environmental Science AP will be included where appropriate. The course is designed to provide Content: Study of anatomical terms, histology, integumentary, skel- an overview of all courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and etal muscular, nervous, endocrine, immune, circulatory, respiratory, to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the digestive, urinary, reproductive and lymphatic systems. subsequent PLTW courses. Activities: Histological examinations (microscope), lab drawings, gross Activities: Students will participate in “hands-on” projects and prob- dissections, designing experiments, computer simulations. lems, lectures, class discussions and laboratory investigations and Out-of-Class Time Required: One to one and one half hours. demonstrations as appropriate. Evaluation: Homework completion, tests, quizzes, lab reports, lab Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week practicals, and experimental designs. Evaluation: Performance on classroom projects, written assignments, tests, quizzes, essays and laboratory investigations. EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE 1 (C03110) Year/2.0 Credits PLTW: HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (C03155) Prerequisite: Biology 1. Year/2.0 Credits (This course fulfills a Core 40 Science Content: An investigative approach to the study of the earth that requirement) places emphasis on the processes that change our planet and shape Prerequisite: PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science the environment. Units covered will include the Weather Cycle, the Content: This course is designed to engage students in the study Rock Cycle, Earth History, Plate Tectonics and Exploration of the of basic human physiology and the care and maintenance required Universe. to support the complex systems. Using a focus on human health, Activities: Laboratory investigations, class discussions. students will employ a variety of monitors to examine body systems Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. (respiratory, circulatory, and nervous) at rest and under stress, and Evaluation: Performance on classroom and laboratory investigations observe the interactions between the various body systems. and on objective tests. Activities: Students will participate in “hands-on” projects and problems, lectures, class discussions and laboratory investigations and IB CHEMISTRY - SL Grade 11 or 12 (IB CHEM SL / C032IB) demonstrations as appropriate. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week (See pp. 1-4 for description) Evaluation: Performance on classroom projects, written assignments, CHEMISTRY 1 (C03210) tests, quizzes, essays, and laboratory investigations. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Biology 1, Algebra 1. IB BIOLOGY 1 – HL Grade 11 (IB BIO 1HL / C030IB) Content: Study of the materials of our environment and the changes IB BIOLOGY 2 – HL Grade 12 (IB BIO 2HL / C031IB) they undergo, how the changes can be communicated by means Year/2.0 Credits of equations, and the quantitative relationships concerning these (See pp. 1-4 for description) changes. Activities: Lectures, class discussions, and laboratory investigations, demonstrations.

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Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately one-half hour per day. AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS (C03340) Evaluation: Performance on tests, laboratory reports and homework Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) projects, in class assignments. Prerequisites: Completed AP contract; AP Physics 1 & 2, Calculus AB, (seniors can enroll with AP Physics 2 and/or Calculus AB taken concur- CHEMISTRY 2 (C03230) rently) and teacher recommendation Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Content: The AP Physics C: Mechanics course is equivalent to a first se- Prerequisite: Chemistry 1 mester calculus-based college course taken by Science and Engineering Content: Additional study of the basic principles of chemistry. students. Topics will include: Kinematics, Energy, Momentum, Rota- Activities: Laboratory investigations, lectures and discussions, dem- tion, Oscillations, and Gravitation. Additional supplemental material in onstrations. Electricity & Magnetism will also be covered when time permits. The Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately one-half hour per day. class is designed to help prepare students for the AP Physics C Exam. Evaluation: Performance on tests, laboratory reports, and homework Activities: Classic AP Physics C: Mechanics Lab activities will be per- assignments. formed. Problem solving sessions, class discussions, lecture and class demonstrations. CHEMISTRY 2 AP (C03235) Evaluation: Problem sets, quizzes, exams, lab reports Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Prerequisite: Chemistry 1 and teacher’s recommendation; Completed PHYSICS 1 (C03310) AP contract Year/2.0 Credits Content: The AP curriculum will be followed and will include: structure Prerequisites: Biology I; Algebra I; Geometry. of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, gas behavior, chemical Content: Topics will include: problem solving, motion and forces, bonding, reaction, rates, kinetics, thermoschemistry, and equilibrium. energy and work, momentum and collisions, simple harmonics, Activities: Laboratory investigations, lectures and discussions. principles of waves, and simple circuits. Interpretation of natural Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night plus additional time phenomena through observation experimentation, and scientific for lab reports. methods. (Can serve as a foundation course for AP and IB Physics) Evaluation: Written assignments, tests, quizzes and lab reports. Activities: Inquiry based labs, problem solving sessions, class discussion, lecture, and class demonstrations. IB PHYSICS – SL Grades 11 & 12 (IB PHY 1SL / C033IB) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum 3 hours week. 2 Years/4.0 Credits - 2 credits each year (Weighted Evaluation: Exams, quizzes, lab reports, problem sets and participa- Grade) tion. (See pp. 1-4 for description) INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY-PHYSICS (C03510) AP PHYSICS 1 (C03335) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) Prerequisite: Biology 1 or recommendation of Biology 1 teacher Prerequisites: Completed AP contract; Biology 1; Algebra 1; Geometry; Content: A general study of physics and chemistry using only simple Concurrent with/or Chemistry 1 and teacher recommendation; (Only mathematics. Topics include motion, forces, simple machines, light, sophomores with a strong science and math background sound, electricity, structure of matter, and chemistry in our world. and interest should consider this option) Activities: Class discussions/lectures, laboratory investigations, dem- Content: The AP Physics 1 curriculum is the equivalent of a first se- onstrations, reports, computer programs. mester college course in algebra-based physics; topics will include: Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of one hour per week. kinematics, torque rotational motion and angular momentum, gravi- Evaluation: Performance on tests, laboratories, in-class assignments tation and circular motion, work, energy, power, linear momentum, and reports. oscillations, waves, sound and introduction to electrical circuits. Activities: Extensive inquiry based labs, problem solving sessions, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AP (C03611) class discussion, lecture, and class demonstrations. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night plus extra time for Prerequisite: Biology 1, Chemistry 1; Completed AP contract lab reports. Content: Study of the scientific principles, concepts, and methodolo- Evaluation: Exams, quizzes, lab reports, problem sets and participa- gies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural word, tion. identification and analysis of environmental problems both natural and human-made, and evaluation of the relative risks associated with AP PHYSICS 2 (C03330) these problems and examination of alternative solutions for resolving Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) or preventing them. Prerequisites: Completed AP contract; AP Physics 1 and teacher Activities: Laboratory investigations, lecture and discussion recommendation. Out-of-Class Time Required: One half hour per night plus additional Content: The AP Physics 2 curriculum is the equivalent of a second time for lab reports. semester college course in algebra-based physics; topics will include: Evaluation: Written assignments, tests, quizzes and lab reports. Fluid statics and dynamics, thermodynamics, electrostatics, electrical circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetism, physical and geometric ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (C03610) optics, and modern physics. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Extensive inquiry based labs, problem solving sessions; Prerequisite: Biology 1 classroom discussion; lecture and class demonstrations. Content: Problems in today’s environment Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night plus extra time for Activities: Class discussions, laboratory investigations, computer lab reports. simulations, films. Required essay on an environmental problem. Evaluation: Exams, quizzes, lab reports, problem sets & participation. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of two hours per week. Evaluation: Performance on written assignments, papers, tests, class participation, reaction paper or project.

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will also apply geographical concepts to deepen their understanding of the world’s unique cultural landscape. Activities: map reading, map making, lectures, discussions, individual SOCIAL STUDIES and group presentations, videos, written assignments, readings. SOCIAL STUDIES Out-of -Class Time Required: From one to five hours per week, depending on placement level. C WG/ COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 AHD HP* NCAA Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective Geography/History of the World • • • • evaluation where necessary and appropriate. Geography/History of the World Honors • • • • • GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY OF THE WORLD HONORS (U01905) World History • • • • Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) World History A course for students who have been identified as being able to Honors • • • • • handle advanced work. Strong writing and analytical skills are needed to succeed in this class. See above description for Geogra- European History AP • • • • • • • phy/History of the World. U.S. History • • • • WORLD HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION (U01915) IB History HL • • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits This one year course will explore the events, people, movements, U.S. History Honors • • • • • and changes that have affected the evolution of world history. Much U.S. History AP • • • • • greater emphasis will be placed upon the historical, rather than geographical aspects of the world’s development. U.S. Government • • • • Content: This course traces the history of the world from the dawn of civilization to modern times. Emphasis will be placed upon analyz- U.S. Gov’t. Honors • • • • • ing the major historical and cultural developments of the past which Sociology • • • • • influenced people and places in subsequent eras of world history. Activities: Lectures, discussions, readings, maps, videos, written as- Economics • • • • signments, and individual as well as group projects. Out-of-class Time Required: From one to five hours per week depend- Economics Honors • • • • • ing upon reading and writing levels. Ethnic Studies Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, • • • • • readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective Indiana Studies • • • • • evaluation where necessary and appropriate. IB Psychology SL • • • • • • WORLD HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION HONORS Psychology • • • • • (U01920) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Psychology AP • • • • • • • A course for students who have been identified as being able to handle advanced work. The class requires strong written and ana- * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. lytic skills. It is a challenging class clearly designed for the stronger student of history. Graduation requirements: All students are required to com- Content: This course traces the history of the world from the dawn plete a total of 6 Social Studies credits in order to graduate from of civilization to modern times. Emphasis will be placed upon analyz- Chesterton High School: ing the major historical and cultural developments of the past which Freshman Year: 2.0 credits-Geography/History of the World or World influenced people and places in subsequent eras of world history. History Activities: Lectures, discussions, readings, maps, videos, written as- Junior Year: 2.0 credits-United States History signments, and individual and group projects. Senior Year: 1.0 credit-United States Government and 1.0 credit- Out-of-Class Time Required: From one to five hours per week, depend- Economics ing on placement level. Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, 9th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective As a result of middle school recommendation, students will be placed evaluation where necessary and appropriate. into one of four (4) programs, all of which emphasize the essential social studies skills of gathering, interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, 10th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES synthesizing, and evaluating information. GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY OF THE WORLD (U01900) EUROPEAN HISTORY [Advanced Placement] (U01950) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) This one-year course is different from the World History class in the This course is designed for students identified as able to do advanced sense that greater emphasis will be placed upon the geographical work. Must complete AP contract. study of the world. While historical events are examined, the emphasis Content: It is a rigorous college-level course that provides an in-depth is clearly placed upon geographical concepts. This is clearly a class analysis of the cultural, diplomatic, economic, intellectual, political, and for those who enjoy geography. social history of the European continent from the High Renaissance Content: Students will develop and apply the five fundamental themes (Approximately 1450 AD) to the Present. Special emphasis is given on of geography in order to become geographically literate. Students preparing students to take the AP Test at the end of the course. Students

38 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021 who successfully complete the Advanced Placement European History tion, problems, and reforms associated with the three branches of test may be eligible for college credit. Strong writing skills are mandatory our national government with a special emphasis on contemporary for success in this class. issues and how government affects the quality of daily life. Activities: Lectures, discussions, readings, maps, videos, written assign- Activities: Lectures, class discussion, videos, research projects, written ments, and individual and group assignments. assignments, guest speakers, and quiz bowls. Out-of-Class Time Required: Extensive reading and two to five hours Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, of written work. readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, and essays designed to prepare students for evaluation where necessary and appropriate. the AP Test. Out of Class Time Required: Two to five hours per week based upon Teacher recommendation required to register for class. placement level.

11th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES U.S. GOVERNMENT HONORS (U02310) (Weighted Based on a combination of teacher recommendation and past achieve- Grade) - A course for students who have been identified as able to ment in the social studies, 11th grade students will be placed into one do advanced work. To remain in the class, students must maintain a of three (3) US History programs, all of which emphasize the essential grade of “C” or higher. social studies skills of gathering, interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, U.S. GOVERNMENT (U02320) - A course for students who have synthesizing, and evaluating information. been identified as working at or near their grade level.

IB HISTORY 1HL Grade 11 (IB HST 1HL / U021IB) ECONOMICS (U02420, U02430) IB HISTORY 2HL Grade 12 (IB HST 2HL / U022IB) Semester/1.0 Credit Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Content: This course is designed to give all students a basic under- (See pp. 1-4 for description) standing of how their country’s economy operates. Students will learn to analyze the inner workings (microeconomics) and broad poli- U.S. HISTORY (U02100, U02110, U02120) cies (macroeconomics) of America’s economic system and evaluate Year/2.0 Credits how it affects our daily lives. The goal of the senior year economics Content: American History from beginnings to present-day, with course is for the student to demonstrate an understanding of basic special emphasis placed on the events of the past 100 years. The first economic concepts and how they apply to current economic situa- quarter serves as a review of historical topics through the Civil War tions. Students examine their roles as consumer, worker, investor and Reconstruction. The second quarter covers the late 19th century and voting citizen. Topics of discussion include the nature of supply and World War I. The third quarter covers the 1920s through the and demand, market structures, growth and development, capital 1950s. The last quarter covers the 1960s through to modern times. formation, the role of government, the Stock Market, comparative Activities: Lectures, discussions, readings, maps, videos, written as- economic systems, fiscal and monetary policies, and the impact of signments, and individual and group projects. political and social decisions on the economy. Out-of-Class Time Required: From two to five hours per week, depend- Activities: Lectures, class discussion, videos, research projects, written ing on placement level. assignments, guest speakers, and quiz bowls. Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective evaluation where necessary and appropriate. evaluation where necessary and appropriate. Out of Class Time Required: Two to five hours per week based upon U.S. HISTORY [Advanced Placement] (U02100) placement level. (Weighted Grade) - Must complete AP contract. A course for students who have been identified as able to do advanced ECONOMICS HONORS (U02420S) (Weighted Grade)- work. This rigorous college-level course provides an in-depth analysis A course for students who have been identified as able to do ad- of the events, conflicts, issues and themes of American History. This vanced work. course gives special emphasis on preparing students to take the AP ECONOMICS (U02430) - A course for students who have been Test at the end of the course. Students who successfully complete identified as working at or near their grade level. the Advanced Placement U.S. History test may be eligible for college credit. IB ECONOMICS – SL Grade 11 or 12 U.S. HISTORY HONORS (U02110) (Weighted Grade) - (IB ECON SL / U024IB) A course for students who have been identified as able to do advanced Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) work. This college-level course also provides an in-depth analysis of (See pp. 1-4 for descriptions) the events, issues, and themes of American History. U.S. HISTORY (U02120) - A course for students who have been SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES identified as working at or near their grade level. ETHNIC STUDIES (U02010) 12th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES Semester/1.0 Credit Based on a combination of teacher recommendation and past achieve- Prerequisite: None ment in the social studies, 12th grade students will be placed into Content: The class provides opportunities to broaden students’ per- one of three (3) Government and Economics programs, all of which spectives concerning lifestyles and cultural patterns of ethnic groups emphasize the essential social studies skills of gathering, interpreting, in the United States. The class will use a comparative approach to the analyzing, summarizing, synthesizing, and evaluating information. study of patterns of cultural development, immigration, and assimila- tion, as well as the contributions of specific ethnic or cultural groups. U.S. GOVERNMENT (U02310, U02320) Activities: Reading assignments, group discussion, small group proj- Semester/1.0 Credit ects, lectures and writing assignments. Content: This course focuses on the founding principles and beliefs Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, group work, class participation. of American government. Students will study the structure, opera-

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INDIANA STUDIES (U02020) Semester/1.0 Credit SPECIAL EDUCATION Prerequisite: None CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (REQUIRED FOR CLASS Content: Indiana Studies is an integrated course that compares and OF 2022) contrasts state and national developments in the areas of politics, The following classes do not meet State Standards or prepare stu- economics, history and culture. The course uses Indiana history as a dents for the Graduation Qualifying Exam. They will not fulfill G.Q.E. basis for understanding current policies, practices, and state legisla- Waiver requirements. Students enrolled in these classes may qualify tive procedures. It also includes the study of state and national con- for a Certificate of Completion. stitutions from a historical perspective and as a current foundation SPECIAL EDUCATION of government. Examination of individual leaders and their roles in a democratic society will be included and students will examine the COURSE FR SO JR SR CORE AHD NCAA participation of citizens in the political process. 40 Activities: Reading assignments, group discussion, small group proj- Applied English 9 • ects, lectures and writing assignments. Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, group work, class participation Applied English 10 • Applied English 11 • SOCIOLOGY (U02410) Semester/1.0 Credit Applied English 12 • Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Content: The class will focus on the study of human society, including Applied Devel. Read. • • • • both social action and social organization. Students will examine the Applied Algebra 1 various ways that an individual’s life is shaped by the structures and • forces of society. Special emphasis will be placed upon the following Applied Algebra 2 • sociological topics: socialization, deviance, class stratification, race and gender issues, the family, and education. Students are expected Applied Geometry • to develop a thorough understanding of sociological concepts and Applied Mathematics apply them to current events. • Activities: Reading assignments, sociological research projects, group Applied Biology 1 • discussion, class experiments, and various writing assignments. Out of Class Time Required: Three to four hours per week. Applied Earth & Space Science • Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, group work, class participation, and term papers. Applied Geog. & Hist. of the World • IB PSYCHOLOGY – SL (IB PSYC SL / U025IB) Applied Topics in Hist. • Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Applied State & Local (See pp. 1-4 for descriptions) Government •

PSYCHOLOGY (U02490) Applied Phys. Ed. • Semester/1.0 Credit Applied Health & Well. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. • Content: A study of the patterns of human behavior, mental health, Applied Inter. Relations. • • • • and the effects of heredity and environment. Activities: Readings, experiments, videos, role-playing, small group Applied Basic Skills Development • • • • projects, lectures, and discussion. Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, group work, projects, & class participation. Applied Adult Roles & Responsibilities • • • • PSYCHOLOGY [Advanced Placement] (U02485) Applied Inter. Coop. • • • • Semester/1.0 Credit Education Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior or senior standing. Applied Fine Arts • • • • This course is designed for students identified as able to do advanced work. Must complete AP contract. Applied Music • • • • Content: A rigorous college-level course that provides an in-depth analysis APPLIED ENGLISH 9 (E0501X) of the study of the patterns of human behavior, mental health, and the effects of heredity and environment. Special emphasis is given on Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: None preparing students to take the AP Test at the end of the course. Students Content: A general overview of English grammar. Specific emphasis who successfully complete the Advanced Placement Psychology test on basic language arts skills and vocabulary. may be eligible for college credit. Strong writing skills are mandatory for Activities: Text exercises, reading, writing, and listening activities, oral success in this class. reports. Activities: Readings, experiments, videos, role-playing, small group Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal projects, lectures, and discussion. Evaluation: Performance on tests, daily written assignment, special Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, and essays designed to prepare students for projects and individual effort. the AP Test. APPLIED ENGLISH 10 (E0503X) Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Applied English 9 (E0501X)

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Content: High interest material based on life problem themes. The APPLIED GEOMETRY (M0512X) course is designed to improve reading comprehension skills as well Year/2.0 Credits as provide a practical guide to the most essential reading necessary Prerequisite: Applied Algebra 2 Lab (M0511X) for living. The course also contains a review of basic language skills Content: Application of mathematical principles to real life situations. and vocabulary. Activities: Class discussions, written assignments, individual work Activities: Reading comprehension exercises, individual projects, small covering assigned material. group discussions and oral presentations. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Evaluation: Based on test performance, daily written assignments Evaluation: Based on written assignments, individual effort and and individual effort. participation. APPLIED MATHEMATICS (M0513X) APPLIED ENGLISH 11 (E0505X) YEAR/2.0 CREDITS Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Applied Geometry Lab Prerequisite: Applied English 10 (E0503X) Content: Application of mathematical principles to real life situations. Content: Review of grammar, writing skills and literature. Activities: Class discussions, written assignments, individual work Activities: Textbook activities, additional activities at teacher discre- covering assigned material. tion, classroom readings. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Evaluation: Based on test performance, daily written assignments Evaluation: Based on written assignments, individual effort and and individual effort. participation. APPLIED BIOLOGY 1 (C0518X) APPLIED ENGLISH 12 (E0507X) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Applied English 11 (E0505X) Content: Overview of general life science with units including ecol- Content: Focus on sharpening basic English skills including reading, ogy, plants, animals. writing, listening and speaking skills. Activities: Practical classroom experiments and application of knowl- Activities: Several discussion activities, written assignments. edge learned in addition to individual assignments, lectures and Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. group discussions. Evaluation: Based on written assignments, individual effort and Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. participation. Evaluation: Focus on individual achievement on experiments and test.

APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL READING (S0501X) APPLIED EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE (C0519X) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Applied Biology 1 (C0518X) Content: To improve reading skills in areas of vocabulary, word at- Content: Overview of general earth science with units including solar tack, and comprehension. Can be taken for repeated credit pending system, weather, and natural resources. need/teacher permission. Activities: Practical classroom experiments and application of knowl- Activities: Skill sheets, reading assignments and individual and group edge learned in addition to individual assignments, lectures and work. group discussions. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Evaluation: Individual progress and effort. Evaluation: Focus on individual achievement on experiments and tests, as well as individual effort. APPLIED ALGEBRA 1 (M0509X) Year/2.0 Credits APPLIED GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY OF THE WORLD Prerequisite: None (U0513X) Content: Basic arithmetic skills with emphasis on whole numbers, Year/2.0 Credits understanding fractions, measurement and everyday mathematic Prerequisite: None problems. Content: Map and globe skills, location of places, distinguished land- Activities: Class discussion, written assignments, and individual work forms and oceans, usage of latitude and longitude, using an atlas, covering the assigned. interpretation of maps keys, study of the seven continents, four Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. oceans, and time-related skills. Evaluation: Based on test performance, daily written assignments Activities: Reading assignment, group discussion, map reading, map and individual effort. skills, student projects and a variety of writing activities. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal APPLIED ALGEBRA 2 (M0511X) Evaluation: Written assignments, tests, student projects, and student Year/2.0 Credits conferences. Prerequisite: Applied Algebra 1 Lab (M0509X) Content: Continuation of basic mathematic skills, with units designed APPLIED TOPICS IN HISTORY (U0515X) to help students become a better consumer including personal credit Year/2.0 Credits loans, budgets, banking, wise buying, and tax information. Prerequisite: None Activities: Class discussions, written assignments, individual work Content: Major topics of America’s past bringing the student from covering assigned material. the age of discovery to the present. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Activities: Discussions groups, lectures, films, and filmstrips. Evaluation: Based on test performance, daily written assignments Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. and individual effort. Evaluation: Daily class participation and objective tests, supplemented by individual evaluation where necessary.

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APPLIED STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT (U0516X) APPLIED INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (S05730) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits (Pass/Fail) Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None. Permission of LRE teacher. Can be taken for Content: The fundamental laws and rights of American government repeated credit. and an understanding of backgrounds of our democracy. Partial Content: The personal living needs of the individual related to com- contents cover: The Preamble, Articles of the Constitution, laws, munity services; services available and how to use them; daily living amendments, youth crime, juveniles and the law. skills involving housekeeping, social skills, and personal management Activities: Discussion groups, lectures, films, filmstrips, simulation are stressed. game, individual projects and guest speakers. Activities: Determined according to needs of students/IEP. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal to none. Evaluation: Daily class participation and objective tests supplemented Evaluation: Individual progress, activities, effort. by individual evaluation where necessary. APPLIED BASIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (S05731) APPLIED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 (P08110) Year/2.0 Credits (Pass/Fail) Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None. Permission of LRE teacher. Can be taken for Prerequisite: None. repeated credit. Content: Individual activities, lifetime sports, team sports, and co- Content: The personal living needs of the individual related to daily educational activities. All students will be required to purchase/pro- living. Personal hygiene and semi-independent, self-management vide and wear a specific P.E. uniform. This uniform is the same as the skills are stressed. P.E. uniform that was available to them while attending Chesterton Activities: Determined according to needs of students/IEP. Middle School. They may use a uniform that was purchased in previ- Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. ous years (as long as the fit is appropriate and uniform is CLEAN). All Evaluation: Individual progress, activities, effort. uniforms are available through the Duneland On-Line Store that can be found on the Duneland home page. APPLIED ADULT ROLES & REPSONSIBILITIES (S0575X) Activities: May include fitness and conditioning, soccer, bowling, Year/2.0 Credits basketball, wrestling, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, lacrosse, Prerequisite: None. Permission of LRE teacher. Can be taken for track, circuit training, tennis, handball, rollerblading, racquetball, repeated credit. aerobics, dance, badminton and swimming. At the beginning of the Content: The personal living needs of the student related to living course, swimming ability of all students is determined. Based on that independently. ability, each student is assigned one quarter of swimming. Swimming Activities: Determined according to needs of students /IEP. is required each semester of Basic PE. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal Out-of-Class Time Required: Some study time and fitness planning Evaluation: Individual progress, activities, and effort. expected. Written tests on history, rules, vocabulary and strategies are given. APPLIED INTERDISCIPLINARY COOPERATIVE Evaluation: Participation in class, skill development and improvement, EDUCATION (S05780) proficiency in skill tests, and knowledge assessment on written tests Year/2.0 Credits that may cover history, rules, vocabulary and strategies of the sport Prerequisite: None. Permissions of LRE teacher. Can be taken for or activity. repeated credit. Content: On the job training in an approved job. APPLIED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 (P08210) Out of class time required: Minimal Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Individual progress, employer ratings, and teacher ratings Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 (P08110S). based on job observations. Content: Individual activities, lifetime sports, team sports, and co- educational activities. All students will be required to purchase/ APPLIED FINE ARTS (A6806X) provide and wear a specific P. E. uniform. This uniform is the same Year/2.0 Credits as the P.E. uniform that was available to them while attending Ches- Prerequisite: None terton Middle School. They may use a uniform that was purchased Content: Exploration of methods, skills, and techniques for the in previous years (as long as the fit is appropriate and the uniform creation of art. is CLEAN). All uniforms are available through the Duneland On-Line Activities: Variety of methods of working with art materials. Students Store that can be found on the Duneland home page. will learn through verbal and written communication. Activities: May include fitness and conditioning, soccer, bowling, Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. basketball, wrestling, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, lacrosse, Evaluation: Individual projects, daily motivation, participation and track, circuit training, tennis, handball, rollerblading, racquetball, aerobics, dance, badminton and swimming. At the beginning of the growth, as well as completion of all work. course, swimming ability of all students is determined. Based on that ability, each student is assigned one quarter of swimming. Swimming APPLIED MUSIC (N7850X) is required each semester of Basic PE. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: None APPLIED HEALTH & WELLNESS (P0520X) Content: Small group instruction to help develop a music education Semester/1.0 Credit utilizing a variety of music methods and repertoire that allows stu- Prerequisite: None dents to create, perform and respond to music. Content: Wellness, emotional and mental health, healthy and safe Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. relationships, nutrition, physical activity, alcohol, tobacco, and drug Evaluation: Individual projects, daily motivation, participation and abuse. growth, as well as completion of all work. Activities: Reading assignments, group discussion, student projects. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal Evaluation: Daily participation, written assignments, and projects. 42 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2020-2021

Other Special Education Elective Courses include: SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AND CAREER CORE SERVICE, CAREER AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COURSE SUMMARY FR SO JR SR 40 AHD NCAA CORE COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 AHD NCAA Basic Skills Devel. 9-12 • • • • Lifeguarding 2 • • Developmental Read. • • • • Educ. Professions 1 • • Self Improvement • • • • Educ. Professions 2 • Cooperative Educ. • Peer Tutoring: BASIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 9-12 (S05500, S05510) Mentoring • • • Semester/1.0 Credit Peer Tutoring Prerequisite: Placement by Teacher of Record • • • Content: Instruction designed to support student success in their aca- LIFEGUARDING 2 (Y80650) demic coursework. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Individual and group work. Prerequisite: Lifeguarding certification Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal Content: Students will lifeguard during Basic PE classes Evaluation: Individual progress and effort. EDUCATION PROFESSIONS 1 [CADET TEACHING] DEVELOPMENTAL READING (S0561M) (Y96950) Semester/1.0 Credit Year/4.0 Credits - 1 block per day Prerequisite: Permission of teacher and counselor. Targeted at stu- Prerequisite: College bound Juniors & Seniors only. Solid “B” average. dents pursuing a general education diploma in need of improving reading skills. Must have own transportation. Content: To improve reading skills in areas of vocabulary, word at- Content: This course provides the foundation for employment in tack, and comprehension. Can be taken for repeated credit pending education and careers dealing with children. Students will build a need/teacher permission. foundation for learning the principles of effective teaching practices Activities: Skill sheets, reading assignments and individual and group and the personal characteristics needed by professionals to be suc- work. cessful in educational careers. Students will be engaged in preparing Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. instructional materials, planning and presenting lessons, and develop- Evaluation: Individual progress and effort. ing group activities at their field site as they participate as interns at the elementary and/or intermediate schools under the join supervision of their high school teacher and mentor teachor at the field site. SELF-IMPROVEMENT (S054EH) Out-of-Class Time Required: Varies Year/2.0 Credits Evaluation: Supervising teacher, teacher portfolio, observations Prerequisite: Placement by Teacher of Record Content: Learning to understand one’s self and learning to deal with EDUCATION PROFESSIONS 2 [CADET TEACHING] everyday problems. Activities: Reports, group discussion. (Y96951) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Year/4.0 Credits - 1 block per day Evaluation: Tests, projects, individual progress, activities and effort. Prerequisite: Education Professions 1. College bound Seniors only. Solid “B” average. Must have own transportation. Content: This course provides the foundation for employment in COOPERATIVE EDUCATION [Vocational Work] (S05780, education and careers dealing with children. Students will build a S05781, S05782, S05783) foundation for learning the principles of effective teaching practices Year/6.0 Credits and the personal characteristics needed by professionals to be suc- Students enrolled in CE attend academic-related classes in the morn- cessful in educational careers. Students will be engaged in preparing ing, and then are released to go to their work site. Prerequisite: A Special Services Student or a student demonstrating instructional materials, planning and presenting lessons, and develop- academic or financial need, plus approval from the counselor, CE ing group activities at their field site as they participate as interns at coordinator and parents. The student must also have a job. the elementary and/or intermediate schools under the join supervi- Content: On-the-job training in an approved job. sion of their high school teacher and mentor teachor at the field site. Out-of-Class Time Required: For each hour of work credit, 15 hours of Out-of-Class Time Required: Varies work per week must be averaged. Evaluation: Supervising teacher, teacher portfolio, observations Evaluation: Student is evaluated by the employer, CE coordinator and himself. PEER TUTORING: MENTORING (Y99180) Year/2.0 Credits NOTE: A student may only earn 2 credits as any type of peer tutor. Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, or 12. Student must have a recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or administrator and at least a 2.5 GPA. Content: Mentors will assist students in Bridges and Foundations SRT, Mrs. Evans’ classroom and in the Alternative School. They will provide assistance to students in keeping their schoolwork organized. Students may be asked to provide homework, time management, and social skills advice to their mentee. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal to none.

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Evaluation: Supervising teacher will award a grade. PUBLIC SAFETY: SPECIAL TOPICS (Y96610) ***Senior students doing Cadet Teaching may also be a Peer Tu- Semester/1.0 Credit tor during their SRT/study hall time. Seniors doing Cadet Teach- Prerequisite: None ing MAY NOT also be enrolled in Peer Tutoring: Mentoring. Content: This class is focused on an introduction to law enforcement. Introduces specialized classroom and practical experiences related PEER TUTORING (Y991TL, Y991SE, Y99ALT) to public safety occupations such as law enforcement and homeland Semester/No Grade or Credit security. This course provides an introduction to the purposes, func- NOTE: A student may only earn 2 credits as any type of peer tutor. tions, and history of the three primary parts of the criminal justice Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11 or 12. Must have a 2.5 cumulative grade system as well as an introduction to the investigative process. Oral and point average. written communication skills should be reinforced through activities Content: Student will work in a Special Education, Alternative School, that model public relations and crime prevention efforts as well as or Tutor Lab setting. the preparation of police reports. Throughout the course, students Evaluation: No grade or credit awarded. will focus on learning about employment opportunities and obtaining the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for success in specific occupations. Descriptions development of leadership, communication CAREER & TECHNICAL and career related skills, and opportunities for community service. Activities: Discussions, group activities such as preparing police EDUCATION (CTE) reports, handcuffing techniques, SWAT and Police tactics, criminal CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION investigations, and investigating traffic accidents. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week on average CORE Evaluation: Participation of in and out of class activities and perfor- COURSE FR SO JR SR 40 AHD NCAA mance based tests Work Based Learning Capstone-Internship • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT Career Exploration • (V99010) (V99015) Internship Year/6.0 Credits Public Safety: Special (See page 12 for description) Topics • • • • Computer Technology • • CAREER AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS Support (V96010-V96110) Career & Technical Year/6.0 Credits Programs • • Juniors and seniors at CHS have the opportunity to enroll half days in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. These programs WORK-BASED LEARNING CAPSTONE - INTERNSHIP offer an excellent opportunity to explore a family of careers and get (Y96WBL) some preliminary career training. For success, a student must be sin- Year/2.0 Credits cerely interested in the career field and have good attendance habits. Prerequisite: Students must have their own transportation to the As many as eight (8) credits per year can be earned in a CTE program Internship site. Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA to apply. and another six (6)-eight (8) can be earned at Chesterton High School. Student must have no significant discipline, attendance or tardy To enroll a student must have at least 18 credits by the beginning of problems. his/her junior year or 30 by the beginning of his/her senior year. Content: The Work Based Learning Experience - Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply the concepts, skills and disposi- Transportation to PCCTE programs is NOT guaranteed from year to tions learning in previous coursework in their career pathway to real year. Students must be prepared to provide their own transportation. world business and industry settings. Students will have the opportu- Because Duneland must pay tuition for these programs by the year, nity to explore their career interests and gain experience in the field. students must plan to remain in a program for both semesters; provi- Activities: Approved students will be placed with a business/organiza- sion will not be made to provide alternative classes once a program tion based on their career pathway and career interest. Students will has begun. For that reason, we require that students attend visitation attend their WBL location for 90 minutes every other day. Students programs and meet CTE teachers before making a decision to enroll. will be required to complete program paperwork each week and at Additional information is available at the Porter County Career Center the end of each grading period. Students will complete the tasks as- website: www.porterco.org/pcvc/ signed by their site supervisor. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal to none Evaluation: Completion of WBL weekly evaluations and 9-week evaluation at a satisfactory level.

CAREER EXPLORATION INTERNSHIP (Y96600) Semester/1.0-3.0 Credits Prerequisite: None CIVIL RIGHTS ASSURANCE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Content: The Career Exploration Internship is an unpaid work ex- AND NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENTS perience in the public or private sector that provides for workplace learning in an area of student career interests. Duneland School Corporation is committed to equal opportunity and does Activities: Students will work with a business to learn real world job ap- not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, handicapping plications in a specific career field. Dependant on internship location. conditions, or national origin including limited English proficiency, in any em- Out-of-Class Time Required: As scheduled by your internship site. ployment opportunity. No person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination on such Could be 1-2 blocks of the student's scheduled day. basis under any educational program or student activity. JS Rev. 12/2019