Chesterton High School

CHESTERTON HIGH SCHOOL

2013 - 2014 COURSE DESCRIPTION HANDBOOK

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Duneland School Corporation is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, handicapping conditions, or national origin including limited English proficiency, in any employment opportunity. No person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination on such basis under any educational program or student activity.

If you have experienced discrimination in such educational programs or activities, written inquiries about procedures that are available and for consideration of complaints alleging such discrimination should be directed to Mr. Monte Moffett, Duneland School Corporation Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, 601 W. Morgan Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304. Phone: 219-983-3600.

BJM Rev. 1/13 Chesterton High School Course Description Handbook

INDEX Page

CHS/Indiana High School Diploma Requirements...... A-2

CHS Student Recognition...... A-4

How to Determine Grade Point Average...... A-4

Scholastic Eligibility Requirements for Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Participation...... A-4

Individual Student Advisement Schedule/Career Pathways...... A-5

CHS NCAA Courses...... A-6

Profile...... A-8

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

Art Department...... 4

Business and Applied Technology Department...... 6

English Department...... 10

Family and Industrial Technology Department...... 15

World Languages Department...... 20

Mathematics Department...... 23

Music Department...... 26

Physical Education Department...... 28

Health Department...... 29

Science Department...... 30

Social Studies Department...... 33

Special Education Department...... 36

Service, Career and Vocational Education...... 40

A-1 CHS/Indiana High School Diploma Requirements

Chesterton High School Core 40 Diploma Diploma English/Language Arts 8 Credits 8 Credits

Mathematics 6 credits 6 – 8 Credits

Must include 2 credits in: 2 credits: Algebra I Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra 2 All students must complete a math or physics course in the junior or senior year. Science 6 credits 6 credits

Must include credits from 2 credits: Biology I more than one of the three 2 credits: Chemistry I or Physics I, or Integrated major categories in: Life Chemistry-Physics Science, Physical Science, and 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Space Science Earth and Space Science, Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Physics, or Advanced Environmental Science, IB Science Social Studies 6 credits 6 credits

2 credits: Geography/History 2 credits: U.S. History of the World or World History 1 credit: U.S. Government 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: Economics 1 credit: U.S. Government 2 credits: World History/Civilization or 1 credit: Economics Geography/History of the World, IB History

SUBTOTAL 26 credits 26-28 credits

Other subjects 9 credits (see below) 5 credits Directed Electives

• Academic/Vocational 6 credits • Foreign Languages World Languages • Arts 2 credits Fine Arts • BAT/Technology 1 credit Career-Technical • Computers • Career Area Electives 9 credits 6 credits

Physical Education 2 credits 2 credits

Health and Safety 1 credit 1 credit

Total 47 credits 40 credits + 7

A-2 Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors

English/Language Arts 8 Credits 8 Credits Credits in literature, composition and speech Credits in literature, composition and speech Mathematics 8 Credits 8 Credits 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra II or complete 2 credits: Algebra II or complete Integrated Math 1, 11, and III for 6 credits Integrated Math 1, 11, and III for 6 credits Additional credits in: Additional credits in: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, AP Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, AP Statistics, or IB Math AP Statistics, or IB Math Science 6 credits 6 credits 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Chemistry I or Physics I, or Integrated 2 credits: Chemistry I or Physics I, or Integrated Chemistry-Physics Chemistry-Physics 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Physics, 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space Science, Advanced Biology, Earth and Space Science, Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Physics, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Physics, Advanced Environmental Science, or IB Science Advanced Environmental Science, or IB Science Social Studies 6 credits 6 credits 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 2 credits: World History/Civilization or 2 credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World or IB Geography/History of the World or IB Other subjects 6-8 credits: World Languages (Six credits in one 8 credits: Career-Technical language or 4 credits each in two languages) 2 credits: Fine Arts 1 credit: Technology (BAT) Electives 5-7 credits 8 credits Physical Education 2 credits 2 credits Health and Safety 1 credit 1 credit Additional Complete one of the following: Complete two of the following, one must be A or B: Requirements A. Complete AP Courses (4 credits) and A. Score at or above the following levels WorkKeys: corresponding AP exams Reading for Information-Level 6; B. Complete IB courses (4 credits) and Applied Mathematics – Level 6; corresponding IB exams Locating Information-Level 5 C. Earn a combined score of 1200 or higher on B. Complete dual high school/college credit courses the SAT critical reading and mathematics in a technical area (6 college credits) D. Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT C. Complete a Professional Career Internship course E. Complete dual high school/college credit or Cooperative Education course (2 credits) courses from an accredited postsecondary D. Complete an industry-based work experience as institution (6 transferable college credits) part of a two-year career-technical education F. Complete a combination of AP courses program (minimum 140 hours) (2 credits) and corresponding AP exams and E. Earn a state-approved, industry-recognized dual high school/college credit course(s) from certification an accredited postsecondary institution (3 transferable college credits) Total 47 credits minimum 47 credits minimum

Only courses that have been approved by the state board of education and in which a student has earned a grade of “C” or above may count toward an Academic Honors/Technical Honors Diploma. To earn either honors diploma, a student must have a grade point average of “B” or above. * Eight (8) math credits must be taken at the high school in order to earn the Academic Honors Diploma

A-3 CHESTERTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT RECOGNITION Top 5% Chesterton High School recognizes those graduating in the top five percent of the class. Those who rank in the top five percent of the class will be recognized alphabetically during Commencement exercises.

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 4.0 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 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 3.50 or above at the end of one semester) Sophomore (Based on cumulative GPA of 3.45 or above at the end of three semesters) Junior (Based on cumulative GPA of 3.40 or above at the end of five semesters) Senior (Based on cumulative GPA of 3.35 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 3.8000 GPA on 9 weeks grade. Honor Roll is 3.0000 GPA on 9 weeks grade. Honor Point The honors point is given for courses that are listed as Honors, GT, IB and AP.

HOW TO DETERMINE GRADE POINT AVERAGE For letter grades received (except courses taken with the Pass-Fail Option), 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. 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, which- ever comes first. 4. Any senior graduating mid year may participate in the following school activities only: prom, senior banquet and graduation.

A-4 Individual Student Advisement Schedule:

Grade 8/9 Each student will meet with their middle school counselor to discuss the transition from the middle school to the high school and each student will complete a four-year high school plan based upon career goals and his/her chosen Career Pathway. High school counselors will meet with students in groups to discuss scheduling and class choices for the 9th grade year.

Grade 10 All sophomores will take the ISTEP+ ECA Graduation Qualifying Exam. In January, students will meet in small groups to discuss progress toward career goals and choices for junior level courses. All sophomores will have the opportunity to view an informational video on vocational programs from Porter County Vocational Education.

Grade 11 Each student will meet with a counselor to discuss their four-year plan, their progress toward graduation, and their class schedule for senior year. Students may take the PSAT/NMSQT in October. This test gives juniors valuable feedback about academic skills and helps students prepare for the SAT and ACT college admissions tests. College-bound students are encouraged to take a college visit during second semester and to take either the SAT or ACT in the spring of the junior year. College representatives visit our school throughout the year to meet with prospective students.

Grade 12 Student maintain close contact with their counselor as they complete their academic requirements for their high school diploma. Group meetings are held with seniors in September. College-bound students are encouraged to visit colleges, retake the SAT or ACT, if necessary, and meet with college representatives who visit the school. Financial Aid night is held in January. This is an opportunity to learn about loan information, financial aid, completing the form (FAFSA) and to talk to a local college financial aid officer.

ALL STUDENTS Must satisfy the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) graduation requirement. The new IDOE requirement is the End-of-Course Assessments (ECA) in Algebra I and English 10 to satisfy the graduation requirement. Students will take the tests at the end of the course. Students enrolled in Biology I (regardless of grade level) must take the Biology I End-of-Course Assessment when they complete the course. Performance on the Biology I ECA will not impact graduation status. The Biology I ECA is a component of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Every state must ad- minister a high school science test to comply with the NCLB requirements; Indiana will use the Biology I ECA to fulfill this federal requirement. Are encouraged to make individual appointments with their counselor to discuss future goals. Have access to a computer program that contains an interest inventory test, skills checklist, occupational information search, post-secondary school search, financial aid and scholarship search. This program is available in the Career Center and all computer labs. Are encouraged to become familiar with the Career Center and its available information and services.

COURSE SELECTION Did you choose your classes for next year wisely? Discuss with your counselor your questions and concerns about course selections. You will be given opportunities to change your selections. Pay careful attention to deadlines. After the deadline notification, class schedules will not be changed unless a prerequisite has not been met or a student’s progress would necessitate a course level change. Teachers will be contacted for their recommendations for course placement.

CAREER PATHWAYS A Career Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses related to a career focus area. As students plan for their high school career, they will select a career pathway designed to meet their academic potential and career interests. Each student will develop a four-year high school educational plan that will maximize their post-high school potential and opportunities. These pathways will help student see the connections between what they are learning in school and how these skills and concepts can lead to success in career and/or personal goals. We encourage students and parents to review career pathway sequences with core course and elective recommendations to assist students in selecting their classes. Students will continue to meet with their counselor throughout high school to review their progress toward achieving their goals and to further refine their academic and career plans. Each pathway is flexible and can be individualized to suit a student’s need. The selection of a Career Pathway does not prevent movement to another Pathway as the student’s interests, abilities, and experiences change.

A-5 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 accreditation, 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 Honors (H) and Advanced Placement (A) A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1

Weighted Grade Quality Points Honors (H) and Advanced Placement (A) 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.

ENGLISH SOCIAL SCIENCE MATHEMATICS Course Weight/Title Course Weight/Title Course Weight/Title ENG 9 G/HIST WLD ALGEBRA 1 H ENG 9/H H G/HIST WLD H H ALGEBRA 1/H ENG 10 H WORLD HISTORY/H H ALG 1/GT H ENG 10/H US HIST GEOMETRY H ENG 10/GT H US HIST/H H GEOMETRY/H ENG 11 A US HIST/AP H GEOM/GT H ENG 11/H A IB HST 1HL ALGEBRA 2 H ENG 11/GT A IB HST 2HL H ALG 2 TRG NOVELS ECONOMICS H ALG 2 TRG/GT 20 CEN LIT H ECON/H A ALG2/TRG IB ADV COMP A IB ECON SL TRIG CREAT WTG US GOV PROB STAT DRAMA LIT H US GOV/H PRE CAL ENG 12 PSYCHOLOGY H PRE CAL/GT ENG 12 C A IB PSYC SL A P/CAL MS IB H ENG 12/H SOCIOLOGY A CALC/AP A ENG L/C/AP A CALC SL IB A IB ENG 1HL A IB ENG 2HL

A-6 Chesterton High School’s NCAA Courses CON’T.

NATURAL/PHYSICAL SCIENCE ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES Course Weight/Title Lab (X) Course Weight/Title BIOLOGY 1 X FRENCH 1 H BIOLOGY/H X FRENCH 2 H BIOLOGY 1 GT X FRENCH 3 H BIOLOGY 2 X H FRENCH 4 A BIOL 2/AP X H FRENCH 5 H IB BIO 1HL X A IB FRN 4SL H IB BIO 2 HL X A IB FRN 5SL CHEM 1 X GERMAN 1 H CHEM 2 X GERMAN 2 H IB CHEM SL X GERMAN 3 E/S SCI 1 X H GERMAN 4 ENV SC/ADV X H GERMAN 5 EARTH SCI X A IB GER 4SL H IB PHY 1 HL X A IB GER 5SL H IB PHY 2HL X JAPANESE 1 I CHEM/PHY X JAPANESE 2 PHYS ANAT X JAPANESE 3 PHYSICS 1 X H JAPANESE 4 H PHYSICS 2 X H JAPANESE 5 PHYSICS I/APPLIED A IB JPN 4SL A IB JPN 5SL SPANISH 1 SPANISH 2 SPANISH 3 H SPANISH 4 H SPANISH 5 A IB SPN 4SL A IB SPN 5SL A TOK I

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Chesterton High School 2125 South 11th Street Chesterton, IN 46304 219.983.3730 FAX 219.983.3772

Chesterton High School is a public, com- Dr. Dirk E. Baer, Superintendent prehensive, college-oriented high school Profile - 2012-13 Mr. James Goetz, Principal with a student enrollment of 2021 in grades 9-12. The school calendar is 180 days of Guidance Staff instruction and is comprised of two 18-week Dianna Whitman, District Director semesters. Block scheduling provides each Michele Dailey, Counselor student with seven 90-minute periods and Danielle Konopasek, Counselor one 90-minute resource block in the course Karen Moffett, Counselor of two days. Chesterton High School is Julie Roytan, Counselor accredited by AdvancED, has a Special Jennifer Thoms, Counselor First Class Commission from the Indiana Patricia McNabb, Registrar Department of Education, is an Indiana Gretchen Arthur, Career Center Specialist Gold Star Counseling Award recipient, and is an International Baccalaureate school. CEEB/ACT Code: 150500 Dual credit courses are also available. Graduation: June 6, 2013 www.duneland.k12.in.us

2012 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TESTING DATA ADVANCED PROGRAMS/HONORS POINTS

SAT: Critical Honors Level Courses: Course Credits English - ENG 9 HON, ENG 10 HON, ENG 11 HON, English 8 credits Year Writing Reading Math 2012 508 496 525 ENG 12 HON Mathematics 6 credits 2011 493 508 520 Foreign Language - FRENCH 4, FRENCH 5, Science 6 credits 2010 496 508 525 GERMAN 4, GERMAN 5, JAPANESE 4, Social Studies 6 credits JAPANESE 5, SPANISH 4, SPANISH 5 Mathematics - ALG 1 HON, GEOMETRY H, Fine/Practical Arts 2 credits ACT: ALG 2 TRG, PRE CAL Health 1 credit Year Composite English Math Science - BIOL 1 HON, BIOLOGY 2, CHEM 2, Physical Education 2 credits 2012 25.2 24.5 25.5 PHYSICS 2, PHYS ANAT, ZOOLOGY Technology 1 credit 2011 23.6 23.2 23.5 Social Studies - GEOG/HIST WLD HON, Academic or Career Sequence 6 credits 2010 24.6 24.3 25.5 WLD HIST H, US HIST HON, US GOV HON, Electives 9 credits ECON HON INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Additional - ADV 2-DIM ART, BUS/PER LAW 2, TOTAL 47 Credits DESIGN PROC Class of 2012 Gifted and Talented Courses: GRADE POINT AVERAGE Core 40 Diploma 205 Academic Honors Diploma 95 English - ENG 10 GT, ENG 11 GT IB Diploma 4 Mathematics - ALG 1 GT, GEOM GT, ALG/TRG GT, Grade Point Average is interpreted using Technical Honors Diploma 3 PRE CAL GT the following scale for all courses. Science - BIOLOGY GT Non-Weighted GPA / Weighted GPA Class of 2011 Advanced Placement Courses: A+ 4.33/5.33 C+ 2.33/3.33 F 0.00 Core 40 Diploma 249 ENG L/C AP, CALC AP, BIOL 2 AP, US HIST AP A 4.00/5.00 C 2.00/3.00 I Incomplete Academic Honors Diploma 90 IB Diploma 4 International Baccalaureate Program: A- 3.67/4.67 C- 1.67/2.67 N Audit Technical Honors Diploma 7 Courses are designated with honors points. B+ 3.33/4.33 D+ 1.33 P Pass B 3.00/4.00 D 1.00 W Withdrawn Class of 2010 DUAL CREDIT COURSES B- 2.67/3.67 D- 0.67 WF With./Fail Core 40 Diploma 186 Academic Honors Diploma 133 Purdue North Central NATIONAL MERIT PROGRAMS Psychology IB, Biology II, Chemistry II, SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS Calculus AB, Calculus BC, AP US History, Spanish III & IV, Adv. Composition, Honors Semifinalists, Special Scholarships, and The following notations on the transcript denote Commended students recognized: American Government, AP & Honors US student achievement: History, Physics II, Pre-Calculus, AP English 2013 2012 2011 2010 Language & Comp, Eng Honors 12 3 4 10 5 Distinguished Honor Student: Completes at least two-thirds of the Honors, GT or Advanced Ivy Tech CONTINUING EDUCATION level courses offered. Students must earn a Design Processes, Fundamentals of minimum of a B- average in each course. Engineering, Accounting 2, Advanced Computer Applications, Work Study, Graduation Class of 2012 Principal’s Honor Roll: Designates a minimum Building Trades Four Year Institutions 68% 3.8 GPA for each nine weeks’ grading period. Two Year Institutions 12% “D” or below excludes students from University of Southern Indiana Trade-Technical-Business 8% recognition. IS Broadcasting Military 6% Other 6% Honor Roll: Designates a minimum 3.0 GPA for Vincennes each nine weeks’ grading period. “D” or below Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigation excludes students from recognition.

A-8 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014

amines four traditional literary genres: poetry, drama, critical es- INTERNATIONAL says, and the novel. Course completion will be measured through a variety of oral and written assessments that will be evaluated both BACCALAUREATE internally and externally. Expectations for all class work are de- Diploma Program School signed to be comparable to that of a university setting. IB ENGLISH 1A – HL Grade 12 (IB ENG 2 HL / E014IB) Year/2.0 Credits 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 interpretation 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 and two papers on world literature of 1000-1500 each. These exam papers make up 50% of the final grade, and the world literature papers make up 20% In addition, the student must complete two compulsory oral analyses of works studied, which constitutes the remaining 30% of the grade. An end-of-the-year assessment is administered and sent to the IB world organization for grading. Diploma Program The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a two-year program with a comprehensive and rigorous liberal arts curricu- GROUP 2 – LANGUAGE B lum, leading to examinations in the junior and senior year. IB Di- IB LANGUAGE B-SL ploma students receive a Chesterton High School diploma and an IB Spanish B – SL Grade 12 additional diploma from the IB Organization. The IB courses are IB German B – SL Grade 12 recommended and highly regarded by colleges as demanding and IB French B – SL Grade 12 challenging. College applications that include IB coursework in IB Japanese B – SL Grade 12 high school may be given preferential consideration for admissions Year/2.0 Credits and often advanced credit depending on each college. Prerequisites: Foreign Language—Grades 9, 10, 11 IB Language B--SL is a second-language course designed for stu- Diploma candidates must select one of these weighted-grade cours- dents with a high level of ability in a target language. The one-year es from each of six academic areas: English, Language B, Social course gives candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds the op- Studies, Science, Math, Art/ Elective. At least three and no more portunity to reach a high level of competency in a second language than four must be HL (Higher Level—2 years). The remaining will through the study of a number of prescribed texts, primarily liter- be SL (Standard Level—1 year) courses. ary. At the same time, the opportunity is provided to appreciate the range of issues generated by the study of language and culture. Stu- Group 1: English A1 – HL dents perform oral and written assessments to demonstrate their un- Group 2: World Language B – SL (all four languages offer IB) derstanding of the culture related to the target language; their ability Group 3: History of the Americas HL, Economics SL, to express themselves in the language with clarity, coherence, and Psychology SL fluency; and their ability to engage in close, detailed and critical ex- Group 4: Biology HL, Physics HL, Chemistry SL amination of a wide range of texts. The course is assessed through Group 5: Math SL, Math Studies SL two written examination papers which constitute 50% of the final Group 6: Art HL or SL (or any of the above courses not already grade. A student must also write two or three essays totaling 1500 selected) words. These essays are sent out to be graded and make up 20% of Theory of Knowledge: 1 credit class for full IB diploma candidates the final grade. The remaining 30% of the final grade is based on who have selected a class from each of the 6 groups. This class is four oral activities performed over the duration of the course. The held during “part” of the SRT block. oral activities are assessed by the CHS teacher. All IB courses are taken in the junior and senior years. One SL course may be scheduled and completed in Grade 11—not includ- GROUP 3— ing World Language and Math. Individual IB course descriptions INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES are included in this guide. IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS -- HL Grade 11 (IB HST 1 HL / U021IB ) GROUP 1--ENGLISH Year/2.0 Credits The first year of this two-year IB course meets the Indiana U.S. His- IB ENGLISH 1A -- HL Grade 11 tory requirement while also including comparative studies of both (IB ENG 1 HL / E013IB) Canada and Latin America. Year one study begins historically in Year/2.0 Credits 1850 with the causes, course, and effects of the United States Civil Prerequisites: English 9 and 10 War and continues through political developments in the Americas IB English 1A is a two-year pre-university literature course de- including the Mexican Revolution and foreign policy in the first signed to further develop reading comprehension and critical think- half of the 20th Century. North American involvement in WWI, ing skills. Students enter the program at the start of the junior year WWII, and Vietnam are also looked at in depth as well as the Civil and continue to the completion of the senior year. This course ex- Rights Movement.

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biology, cellular respiration, molecular biology, genetics, evolution, IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS – HL Grade 12 ecology, botany, photosynthesis and classification. Students will (IB HST 2HL / U022IB) also learn how to collect, record, process and interpret data. A com- Year/2.0 Credits bination of traditional lectures combined with textbook reading, lab This second year of the IB History course focuses on 20th Century activities, and computer simulations will be used. Lab activities will World History topics, which will include a selection of the follow- range in purpose from designing experiments to reinforce the scien- ing: causes, practices, and effects of war, rise and rule of single tific method to repeating the well-known research that has predict- party states, and the Cold War. Detailed study on WWII, the Arab- able results to simple activities that reinforce assessment concepts. Israeli Conflict, the Chinese Revolution, and the Russian Revo- Through this two-year course, students from CHS will conduct a lution will also be included. This HL course is assessed through group project with students from another IB world school. three examination papers which constitute 80% of the final grade. Students are also required to complete a Historical Investigation of IB BIOLOGY – HL Grade 12 1500-2000 words. This research constitutes the remaining 20% of (IB BIO 2HL / C031IB) the final grade and is internally assessed by the CHS teacher and Year/2.0 Credits externally moderated by the IB world organization. The second year of IB Biology HL will deal with topics found in physiology and anatomy such as skeletal, muscular, nervous, en- IB ECONOMICS– SL Grade 11 or 12 docrine, respiratory, digestive, excretory, immune, reproductive, (IB ECON SL / U024IB) and circulatory systems. Students will also set up and conduct ex- Year/2.0 Credits periments of their own design. Higher level students must complete This one-year economics course may be taken in Grade 11 or in study in cell, human, and plant biology. This course is assessed Grade 12. It is designed to develop a clear understanding of how through three written exam papers, which constitute 76% of the fi- individuals and societies organize themselves in order to meet nal grade. In addition, students must participate and report on a specific economic goals in dealing with scarcity. Course content multidisciplinary project and complete a comprehensive portfolio will consider international perspectives and feature a tolerance and of laboratory investigations. This work constitutes the remaining understanding of the diversity of economic realities in which in- 24% of the final grade. This work is internally assessed by the CHS dividuals and societies function. Through discussions, group and teacher and externally moderated by the IB world organization. individual problem solving, and research, the students will learn to identify and analyze micro and macroeconomic concepts. These IB CHEMISTRY - SL Grade 11 or 12 learned skills will be applied to areas such as resource allocation, (IM CHEM SL / C032IB) international trade, and economic growth and development. Stu- Year/2.0 Credits dents are required to develop a portfolio of eight commentaries in Prerequisite: Algebra I, Chemistry I, and Biology I which students apply economic skills to current issues. An end-of- This one-year course may be taken in Grade 11 or 12 and will allow the-year assessment is administered and externally moderated by students to investigate and study the world around them and how the IB world organization. chemistry applies to it. Students also study two of six optional topics in higher physical organic chemistry; medicines and drugs; human IB PSYCHOLOGY – SL Grade 11 or 12 biochemistry; environmental chemistry; chemical industries; or fuels (IB PSYC SL / U025IB) and energy. This course is assessed through three written examina- Year/2.0 Credits tion papers. In addition, students must participate and report upon IB Psychology offers students a broad understanding of psychology a multidisciplinary project and complete a comprehensive portfolio and its different theoretical approaches. Students are guided through of laboratory investigations. the study of human behavior by examining key topics from three dif- This work is internally assessed by the CHS teacher and externally ferent perspectives: biological, cognitive, and sociocultural. Through moderated by the IB World Organization. In addition, the class grade diverse methods of psychological inquiry and research including will also be based on experiments and lab reports, quizzes, problems, statistical and ethical issues in psychological research, students will and questions concerning Chemistry in our world. study topics such as experimental psychology, abnormal psychology, dysfunctional behavior, gender psychology, intelligence and personal- IB PHYSICS 1 HL Grade 11 ity, social psychology and more. At this standard level, Psychology is (IB PHY 1HL / C033IB) assessed through two written exam papers, which constitute 80% of 1 Year/2.0 Credits the final grade. In addition, students must also complete one 15-hour First year of a two year sequence. (2 Semesters, 2 Credits.) research study, in which students replicate a simple psychological Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Biology I, and Chemistry I experiment. The research paper makes up the remaining 20% of Physics Higher Level, International Baccalaureate is designed to the final grade. The two exams are graded externally by the IB or- introduce students to the laws of physics, the experimental skills ganization. The research paper is assessed by the CHS teacher and required in physics, and the social and historical aspects of physics externally moderated by the IB world organization. This class has as an evolving body of human knowledge. Topics studied through- also been approved for dual credit from Indiana University Northwest out the two-year course sequence will include: physics, physical and may be taken for 3 credit hours through IUN. measurement and uncertainties, mechanics, thermal physics, electrostatics, electricity, electromagnetism, wave phenomena, optics, GROUP 4 – atomic and nuclear physics, and quantum physics. Students will be expected to spend time outside of class in experimental design and EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES research activities.

IB BIOLOGY – HL Grade 11 IB PHYSICS 2 HL Grade 12 (IB BIO 1HL / C030IB) Year/2.0 Credits (IB PHY 2HL / C034IB) Prerequisites: Biology I and Chemistry I 1 Year/2.0 Credits The first year of this two-year course will focus on biochemistry, cell Second year of a two year sequence. (2 Semesters, 2 Credits.)

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Prerequisite: IB Physics I. highly recommended or any first level courses with an additional In addition to concepts listed in the Year 1 course description for second level to develop more in-depth skills. This one year con- IB Physics, students will study two in-depth course topics: medi- centrated curriculum considers the world of art from an aesthetic, cal physics and electromagnetic waves/optics. Students will also imaginative, and creative point of view, with special focus on how formalize and complete their individual research projects in this art unites us as citizens of the world. Students will use research, second year of the course. Two in-depth course topics will also be aesthetic principles and comparative criticism to explore art pro- studied: medical physics and electromagnetic waves/ optics. Stu- duction, processes, media and art genres. An investigative work- dents will formalize and complete their individual research projects. book/sketchbook journal that includes drawings, maps/plans for projects as well as research/notations about art, artists, cultures, GROUP 5 -- MATHEMATICS with reflections, will be required as the foundation for all formal artwork as well as serve as a record of all activities. Students are IB MATHEMATICS – SL Grade 12 expected to visit museums, galleries and exhibits, and interview and (CALC SL IB/ M052IB) observe artists at work. Through independent studio work students Year/2.0 Credits will compile a portfolio of well-developed artwork for evaluation Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus GT by an IB examiner, which could result in college credit. Further This course will include topics in algebra, analytic geometry, trig- evaluation and recognition will be displayed in a year-end art ex- onometry, functions, matrices, sequences and series, vectors, sta- hibit, organized and produced by all IB portfolio students. This is a tistics and probability, and differential calculus. A student-owned rigorous opportunity for students seeking creative resolve. graphing calculator TI-84+ or equivalent is required. The aim of Mathematics SL is to provide students who will continue to study mathematics at a university with a broad background of math- THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE ematical thought, in addition to a sound level of technical ability. Before entering the course, the student must demonstrate a solid IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Grade 11- Semester 2 understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and foundational (TOK 11 IB/ Y99190) trigonometry and statistics. Mathematics SL is assessed in two Semester/1.0 Credit ways: Two written examination papers combine for 80% of the All IB Diploma Program candidates will be enrolled in this required final grade. Students are also required to complete a portfolio of two-semester course. Theory of Knowledge is a thoughtful explo- two pieces of work assigned by the teacher and represent two types ration into universal truth. This course requires collaboration and of tasks: scholarly thinking. Students will explore two questions: what is --mathematical investigation knowledge, and how do we know what we know? This exploration --mathematical modeling will center on the four “Ways of Knowing” - perception, emotion, The portfolio constitutes the remaining 20% of the final grade and reason, and language - and consider how the areas of mathemat- is internally assessed by the CHS teacher and externally moderated ics, natural sciences, history, the arts, and ethics help us determine by the IB world organization. how a given assertion is true, or a given judgment is sound. Juniors will reflect on knowledge from an international, interdisciplinary IB MATHEMATICAL STUDIES – SL Grade 12 perspective, using discussion, journals, presentations, and composi- (P/CAL MS IB / M051IB) tions to share their ideas with their classmates and instructor. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisites: Algebra II/Trig IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Grade 12 Semester 1 Recommended: Probability and Statistics in Grade 12 (TOK 12 IB/ Y99191) The aim of Mathematical Studies is to provide a course for students Semester/1.0 Credit with varied backgrounds and abilities and to build confidence and This second semester of Theory of Knowledge completes the IB encourage an appreciation of math in students who do not anticipate course. Seniors will continue their study from an international, in- a need for theoretical math in college. The course concentrates on terdisciplinary perspective. In addition to discussion, journals, pre- math that can be applied to real-world occurrences and everyday sentations, and compositions, IB Theory of Knowledge seniors will situations. Eight distinct areas of study include: graphing calcu- complete two formal assessments: a 1200-1600 word essay and lator operations; number and algebra; sets-logic-and probability; a formal oral presentation. The essay is externally assessed by an functions; geometry and trigonometry; statistics; introductory dif- IB examiner. The oral presentation and self-evaluation report are ferential calculus; and financial math. Students entering this course scored by the CHS teacher and scores are then sent to the IB world should have a good understanding of algebra, geometry, and foun- organization for review. dational trigonometry. This course is assessed through two written papers which comprise 80% of the final grade. Students must also complete a personal project. This project is an individual piece of ADDITIONAL IB COMPONENTS work involving the collection of information and/or generation of measurements, and the analysis and evaluation of the information (These are NOT additional classes.) of measurements. This is 20% of the final grade and is assessed CAS both internally by the teacher and externally by IBO. To accumulate the required creativity, action, and service points for the IB Diploma Program, all IB students will be assigned a common student resource time (SRT) with the CAS supervisor. This is not an GROUP 6 – THE ARTS extra class, but rather an opportunity to coordinate service projects and group activities with an international focus and provide an op- IB VISUAL ARTS portunity for IB instructors to meet from time to time to work with (IB 2/3 DIM /A683IB) the IB diploma candidates. HL Grades 11 & 12, 2 years/4.0 credits SL Grades 11 or 12, 1 years/2.0 credits EXTENDED ESSAY Prerequisites: Art Classes in Grades 9 and 10—Drawing 1 & 2 Completion of the IB Diploma requires students to investigate a topic

3 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 of special interest and develop a 4000-word essay with the expertise problem as a way to see how artists develop themes (ideas) and of a mentor skilled in that subject area and an Extended Essay advisor solve composition. Students will learn to assess art through who will offer guidance in the development of the essay. This is not verbal and written communication. A strong foundation for all a class. Direction will be provided in both Theory of Knowledge art related curriculum. No previous skill necessary. and through SRT time. This essay permits students to deepen their Activities: A sampling of media in drawing, painting, printmak- program of study or broaden their knowledge base by choosing a ing, visual communications and photo will introduce students to subject not included in their program choices. The essay is externally a variety of other courses offered in the art department. graded by the IB world organization. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. Cost: Minimum of $10 Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, ART written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as completion of work. Responsible for use of cutting tools. ART COURSE FR SO JR SR C 40 AHD WT/ NCAA SCULPTURE 1 (A68020S) HP* Semester/1.0 Credit Intro to 2-Dim. Art Prerequisite: None. • • • • • • Content: Understanding design elements principles through Sculpture 1 3D form. • • • • • • Activities: This is an introduction to 3D which explores the Sculpture 2 • • • • • materials and processes used in manipulating, modeling, forming, and assemblage (plaster, paper, glass, papier-mâché, clay, Printmaking 1 • • • • • • wood, wire, etc.). It is recommended for grades 10-12 due to the Printmaking 2 sophisticated cutting tools used in production. Art History will • • • • • be applied to each problem as a way to see how artists develop Ceramics 1 • • • • • quality work. Students will learn to assess art through verbal and written communication. Ceramics 2 • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. Drawing 1 Cost: Minimum of $15 will be required for additional supplies • • • • • • (masking tape, spray paint, glass, etc.). Drawing 2 • • • • • Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well Painting 1 • • • • • • as completion of work. Painting 2 • • • • • SCULPTURE 2 (A68030S)** Media Arts 1 • • • • • Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Sculpture I (A68020)*. Media Arts 2 • • • • Content: Refinement of skills and materials used to explore 3-D Visual Comm. 1 form in Sculpture I. • • • • • Activities: Expression of ideas through form by carving, casting, Visual Comm. 2 • • • • • modeling, assemblage, and forming (plaster, clay, wire and wood). Additional work will also be done in stained glass, fused glass, IB 2/3-Dim. Art • • • • • and bead lampwork. Written artist reviews and gallery visits will Adv. 2D Art • • • • be required four times per semester. Art History will be applied to each problem as a way to see how artists develop quality work. Students will learn to assess art through verbal and written com- **ALL LEVEL TWO/ADVANCED COURSES-Ceramics 2, munication. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue Drawing 2, Painting 2, Photography 2, Printmaking 2, Sculpture 2, Visual Communication 2-base curriculum on successful expe- to study art upon graduation. riences in level one. Students will expand on basic skills using Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. more technical equipment/tools to develop and communicate Cost: Minimum of $20-$22 will be required for additional supplies ideas through medium. INSTRUCTOR RECOMMENDATION (masking tape, glass, wood, etc.). REQUIRED-which will be based on performance and effort in Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, Level 1. written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as completion of work. INTRODUCTION TO 2-DIMENSIONAL ART (A68010S) Semester/1.0 Credit PRINTMAKING 1 (A68040S) Introduction to 2D is a basic beginners level course, recom- Semester/1.0 Credit mended for grades 9-10, that surveys the elements and principles Prerequisite: None. of art through a variety of media, processes and techniques. It is Content: Exploration of the processes and disciplines of print- intended to be an introduction to what students can further explore making. in more in depth classes offered in the Art Department. It also Activities: Experimentation with one or all of the follow ing print serves as an excellent art credit for all grades 9-12 to satisfy art credits required for graduation processes‑-intaglio, collagraph, monoprint, lino cut, wood cut, Prerequisite: None. stencil, and silk screen. Content: Excellent basic art course designed to explore the Out-of-Class Time Required: Maximum of 3 hours per week. elements and principles of art through a variety of materials, Cost: Minimum of $10 may be needed for additional supplies. techniques and processes. Art history will be applied to each Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations,

4 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 written exams, daily motivation, participation and growth, and graduation. completion of projects. Students need to be responsible for use Activities: Students will use sketchbooks for developing and of cutting tools. researching drawing techniques and themes, then create and present portfolio quality work using advanced materials and PRINTMAKING 2 (A68050S)** tools. Written artist reviews and gallery visits will be required Semester/1.0 Credit four times per semester. Art history will be applied to each Prerequisite: Printmaking 1 (A68040)* problem as a way to see how artists develop themes (ideas) and Activities: Some of the following will be explored: intaglio solve composition. Students will assess art through verbal and (incised line), relief printing, raised surface (string, wood-cuts, written communication. lino-cuts), silk screen, stencil, lithography, and frottage rubbings. Out-of-Class Time Required: Four (4) hours per week. Emphasizes preparation of prints and matt cuttings. Cost: $10-20. Materials: graphite, 6B lead, blending tools, Out-of-Class Time Required: A maximum of 3 hours per sketchbook. week. Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, Cost: Minimum of $15 may be needed for additional supplies. written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, as completion of work. written exams, daily motivation, participation and growth, as PAINTING 1 (A68100S) well as completion of work. Responsible for use of cutting tools. Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None CERAMICS 1 (A68060S) Content: Development of composition and study of color and light. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Exploration of a variety of materials and techniques Prerequisite: None. (oil stick, acrylic, and watercolor pencil, and paint). Prep and Content: Exploration of the methods, skills, and techniques of mat of work, art presentation. Art History will be applied to pottery construction. each problem as a way to see how artists develop quality work. Activities: Variety of hand-built methods of working with clay. Students will learn to assess art through verbal and written com- Out-of-Class Time Required: 1/2 hour per week. munication. Cost: Minimum of $10 may be needed for additional supplies. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, Cost: Minimum of $15-$17 will be required for additional sup- written exams, daily motivation, participation and growth, as plies. (brushes, sketchbook, tape, etc.) well as completion of work. Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well CERAMICS 2 (A68070S)** as completion of work. Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 (A68060S)* PAINTING 2 (A68110S)** Content: Exploration of the techniques of pottery. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Variety of methods of working with clay. Prerequisite: Painting 1 (A68100S)* Out-of-Class Time Required: 1/2 hour per week. Content: Refinement of skills and techniques begun in Painting 1. Cost: Minimum of $10 may be needed for additional supplies. Activities: Expression of ideas through paint media on a variety of Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, surfaces and forms. Prep and mat of work. Written artist reviews written exams, daily motivation, participation and growth, as and gallery visits will be required four times per semester. Art well as completion of work. History will be applied to each problem as a way to see how artists develop quality work. Will learn to assess art through verbal DRAWING 1 (A68080S) and written communication. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-of-Class Time Required: Four hours per week. Prerequisite: None. Cost: Minimum of $20 will be required for additional supplies. Content: Learn the secrets to drawing believable 3-D form and (brushes, sketchbook, tape, canvas, mat board, etc.) depth on a flat surface. Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, Activities: A variety of materials (pencil, ink, pastel, colored written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well pencil) and techniques will be used to create effects of lighting, as completion of work. depth and texture. Art history will be applied to each problem as a way to see how artists develop themes (ideas) and solve composi- PHOTOGRAPHY 1 (A68130S) tion. Students will learn to assess art through verbal and written Semester/1.0 Credit communication. A good foundation for all art related and visual Prerequisite: Students must have a 35mm camera with adjustable problem solving curricula. F-stop and shutter settings. Out-of-Class Time Required: 2 hours per week Content: Basic photography for beginners. Cost: $5 Activities: Film developing, printing, enlarging, photograms, Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, multiple prints. written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hour weekly. as completion of work. Cost: A minimum of $32 per quarter. Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, DRAWING 2 (A68090S)** written exams, daily motivation, participation and growth, as Semester/1.0 Credit well as completion of work. Prerequisite: Drawing 1 (A68080S)* Content: Expansion of skills, techniques, and visual vocabu- PHOTOGRAPHY 2 (A68140S)** lary learned in Drawing 1 concentrating on expression of idea Semester/1.0 Credit and storytelling through composition and materials. Highly Prerequisite: Photography 1 (A68130)* Students must have a recommended for those who plan to continue to study art upon 35mm camera with adjustable F-stop and shutter settings as

5 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 well as a digital camera with similar capabilities. journal and be able to work independently. Content: Instruction in black and white, color, and digital Activities: Investigative workbook research/media/idea explora- photography with emphasis on composition, theme and studio. tion, studio work, written reviews, gallery visits, class critiques/ Activities: Printing process, problems in composition and discussions. lighting. Out of Class Time Required: 8-10 hours. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour weekly. Cost: Minimum $50. Cost: Minimum of $30. Evaluation: Group and individual critiques, written self-evalua- Evaluation: Individual discussion, group critiques, written self- tions, and exhibition of work aligns with the International Bac- evaluation, written exams and participation and growth, as well calaureate Diploma requirements and assessments. as completion of work.

VISUAL COMMUNICATION 1 (A68150S) Semester/1.0 Credit BUSINESS Prerequisite: None BUSINESS AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY Content: Learn how to effectively design and communicate visual ideas with graphics, word and image intended for print media. COURSE FR SO JR SR C40 AHD WG/ NCAA Excellent class for those interested in pursuing graphic design HP* and/or marketing/advertising. Intro to Business Activities: Projects will be created with both traditional art ma- • • • • terials and digital tools using Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator. Some Digital Citizenship • • • • projects are done collaboratively (design studio) for a client, school and/or community. Art history will be applied to each Accounting • • • problem as a way to see how artists develop themes (ideas) and solve composition. Students will assess art through verbal and Financial Services • • written communication Work Study Out-of-Class Time Required: 2 hours per week • Cost: Minimum of $10. Exacto, pens. Business Law & • • Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, Ethics 1 written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as completion of work. Business Law & • • • Ethics 2 VISUAL COMMUNICATION 2 (A68160S)** Entrepreneurship & • • Semester/1.0 Credit New Ventures Prerequisite: Visual Communication 1 (A68150S)* Web Design 1 Content: Expansion of skills, techniques, and design vocabulary • • • learned in Visual Communications 1 concentrating on effective Web Design 2 • • visual communications for print media projects. Collaborative “client” work related topics and product and package design themes. Personal Financial • • • • Activities: Projects will be created with both traditional art ma- Responsibility terials and digital tools using Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator. Some Principles of • • • projects are done collaboratively (design studio) for a client, Marketing school and/or community. Art history will be applied to each * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. problem as a way to see how artists develop themes (ideas) and solve composition. Students will assess art through verbal and INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (B35010S) written communication Semester/1.0 Credit Out-of-Class Time Required: 4 hours per week Prerequisite: None Cost: Minimum of $12. Content: This is a great class for students thinking about a busi- Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, ness major in college, but includes plenty of useful information written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well for any student to help them become a productive adult. The as completion of work. second most popular college major is business, in Indiana and nationwide. This course provides students with an overview of IB 2/3 DIM SL - Grade 11 or 12 (A683IB) accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, economics, personal Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) finance and law. Other topics included are career exploration, (See pp. 1-3 for description) Internet stock market investing, ethics and a “Trump apprentice” activity. Get acquainted with other business courses/majors with ADVANCED 2-DIMENSION ART (A68200S)** this introductory business class. Senior Portfolio Grade 12 Activities: Chapter exercises, workbook, discussion, lecture, Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade Course*) Internet, computer, and group activities. Prerequisite: Students should have at least 4 or more art credits Out-of-Class Time Required: Typically most work can be com- with a minimum of B average with a concentration in 2 dimen- pleted in class with little or no homework, unless the student is sional media. Interested students must make written application absent. to the art department by April 1. Students will be notified of their Evaluation: Projects, tests, participation, quizzes, class work acceptance to this rigorous, independent program by April 10. Summer studio and investigative work is required. This class can DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP (B35015S) be taken as IB Prep as a Junior. Semester/1.0 Credit Content: Product oriented class designed to help senior art majors Prerequisite: None. prepare a portfolio. Emphasis is on developing necessary skill for Content: This fundamental business communications course is college and producing high quality artworks. Must keep a visual

6 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 designed to provide an overview of the many different ways that liked Accounting, you’ll love this advanced interactive course. technology tools are used in day-to-day business. Students will use All course work is done in the lab with instructor supervision. the Internet to explore career clusters and discover where their skills Activities: Book and workbook exercises, computer simulations and interests fit in today’s world of work. After a review of proper and projects, Excel, and games. keyboarding techniques and touch-typing, students will advance into Out-of-Class Time Required: Limited unless absent. learning to prepare usable business documents including letters for Evaluation: Objective tests, daily work, and participation. employment and for college. Exploration of other business tools will include the use of smartboard, Tablet PC, speech recognition Semester B/1.0 Credit (Dual Credit available) software, iPod Touch, scanner, digital camera, and handwriting Prerequisites: Financial Services, Semester A recognition. This is a “hands-on” computer course designed to lay Content: Use the computer and your established account- the groundwork for future technology courses. ing ability to analyze transactions for a real company. Learn Activities: Computer exercises, hands-on practice with the about horizontal and vertical financial analysis. Advance your various communications tools, internet-based activities, and accounting knowledge to include corporate earnings, stocks, demonstrations. and dividends. Evaluate cost data and management efficiency Out-of-Class Time Required: None unless absent. Evaluation: Objective and performance-based tests, daily work, through ratio analysis. All of this and much more are available and participation. through continuation of your accounting program. You will be ready to work, own your own business, or continue your busi- ACCOUNTING (B35090Y) ness studies in college. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Book and workbook exercises, computer simulations This is a yearlong course with the option to split into semes- and projects, interactive multimedia activities, and games. ters A & B. Out-of-Class Time Required: Limited unless absent. Semester A/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Objective tests, daily work, and participation. Prerequisite: None. Content: The favorite college major in recent years is accounting! WORK STUDY (B35180Y) Find out why it’s fast becoming one of the most glamorous career Year/8.0 Credits (Dual Credit available) fields. This course is a “must have” for any student interested Prerequisite: Good attendance, permission of instructor, in a career in business or planning on owning a business. If you Computer Applications or current enrollment in Computer can add and subtract, you can handle accounting. Learn how to Applications. calculate payroll deductions and maintain and balance a check- Content: A program for seniors that strives to provide an avenue book. The learning style will vary (reading, talking, watching, and for the transition from the school atmosphere to the world of hands-on) and the majority of the work is done online, so if you work in the areas of business, industrial trades, food service, like working on the Internet, you will enjoy learning Accounting. agriculture, construction trades, health care, home economics and Activities: Book and online activities, problems using Microsoft other technical areas. Participating students attend school three Excel, computerized activities using accounting forms. blocks and then are released to their training stations for the rest Out-of-Class Time Required: Limited unless absent. of the day. They work at their training station for a minimum of Evaluation: Objective tests, daily work, and participation. 15 hours per week and receive a salary, as well as one credit for the related class and three credits for the training station. Upon Semester B/1.0 Credits completion of the year-long course, the student will have earned Prerequisite: Accounting, Semester A. eight credits, an income and gained valuable work experience. Content: Continue applying basic accounting principles to differ- Activities: Lectures, guest speakers, discussions, exercises, ent kinds of corporations; use the computer to keep accounts for projects and computer application activities. several businesses; and learn how Excel spreadsheets are used to calculate depreciation, maintain stock and investment accounts, Out-of-class Time Required: One to two hours per week. and understand how petty cash and change funds work. As in Evaluation: Daily work, class participation, as well as work Accounting (Semester A) the work is done in the computer lab evaluations of one-the-job experiences. with instructor supervision. Students who complete high school accounting are ready for college business programs and for entry- BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS 1 (B35310S) level accounting jobs. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Reinforcement exercises on the computer using Excel Prerequisite: None. and the automated accounting software, business simulations, Content: How often do you get the opportunity to ask a judge, FBI games, and computer activities. agent, prosecutor and lawyer questions about their work? In this Out-of-Class Time Required: Limited unless absent. class you’ll be able to do just that and more. Students will learn Evaluation: Objective tests, daily work, and participation. concepts that are useful in everyday life. This course provides an overview of the legal system, sources of law, court structure, FINANCIAL SERVICES (B35110Y) criminal law, procedural law, substantive law, civil law, contract Year/2.0 Credits law, juvenile law, and ethical issues. Strongly recommended for This is a year-long course with the option to split into semesters A & B. anyone interested in law enforcement, law, politics or business. Semester A/1.0 Credits Activities: Guest speakers, mock trial, field trip, lecture, chapter Prerequisites: Accounting A and B exercises, solving case problems, internet, computer, and group Content: Explore the real world of financial services through this activities. advanced, second-year course of accounting and receive three Out-of-Class Time Required: Typically most work can be com- college credits--free. Continue this interactive discovery through pleted in class with little or no homework, unless the student is the use of automated accounting, Excel, and the Internet. Find absent. One hour per week for some units. out how sports teams, soft drink companies, cosmetic firms and Evaluation: Projects, tests, presentations, computer work, par others analyze financial statements to make decisions. If you ticipation, quizzes, class work, mock trial

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BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS 2 (B35320S) designed website projects. Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade Course) Out-of-Class Time Required: None unless absent. Prerequisite: Business Law & Ethics 1 (B35310S). Evaluation: Objective and performance-based tests, daily Content: Building on the concepts from Business Law & Ethics work, and participation. 1, this course explores the topics of ethics, environment, energy, employment, property, and personal (credit, bankruptcy and do- PERSONAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (B35550S) mestic relations) law. The end of some units will include mock Semester/1.0 Credit (Dual Credit Available) trials. Students will learn concepts that are useful in everyday Prerequisite: None. life. Strongly recommended for anyone interested in law enforce- Content: This course is strongly recommended for all students ment, law, politics or business. as the topics covered will help students to be productive work- Activities: Guest speakers, mock trials, field trip, lecture, chapter ers, consumers, and citizens. This course includes instruction exercises, solving case problems, internet, computer, and group in improving economic citizenship in personal management and activities. consumerism - managing money received and deciding how to Out-of-Class Time Required: Typically most work can be com- spend it wisely. Units of instruction include the stock market, pleted in class with little or no homework, unless the student is investing in mutual funds and real estate, checking accounts and absent. One hour per week for some units. banking, saving for the future, credit, housing, and the consumer Evaluation: Projects, tests, presentations, computer work, par in the marketplace. ticipation, quizzes, class work, mock trials Activities: Discussions, readings, chapter exercises, group activities, internet activities, and two long-term projects/simulations in ENTREPRENEURSHIP & NEW VENTURES (B35350S) cheking accounts and household financial management. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. Prerequisite: Information Communications Technology 1 Evaluation: Objective and short answer tests along with special Content: This course is recommended for students who are homework assignments. interested in owning their own business, however, the topics covered in this course are valuable to anyone who is interested PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (B35650S) in pursuing a career in the business world. Units of instruction Semester/1.0 Credit include opportunity, international business marketing, advertis- Prerequisite: Grade 10-12 ing, promotion, management, financing, accounting, forms of Content: Did you ever wonder why products like the DeLorean, business, legal issues, and ethics. Crystal Pepsi, McDonald’s Arch Deluxe, or New Coke never Activities: Lectures, discussions, chapter exercises, outside made it on the market? Find out what it takes to be successful in speakers, business plan creation, presentations, business simula- sports, entertainment, tourism, and hospitality marketing. This tions and group activities. course will cover such topics as: functions of marketing, mar- Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. keting strategies, products and pricing, channels of distribution, Evaluation: Unit tests, presentations, quality of discussion, advertising and selling and careers in marketing. special homework assignments, and business plan presentation. Activities: Lectures, class discussions, and in class projects/ activities WEB DESIGN 1 (B35560S) Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Tests, quality of discussions and homework assign- Prerequisites: None ments. Content: Fire up your interest in making web pages through the use of HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks. Learn to make exciting interactive web pages with your own animations TECHNOLOGY and your own designs. Discover how layout and navigation makes others interested in your website. You should have basic TECHNOLOGY typing skills and familiarity with files, folders, and word pro- COURSE FR SO JR SR C40 WG/ AHD NCAA cessing. There is no homework—it’s all hands-on work in the HP* computer lab. Anyone with an interest in making web pages can Info. Comm. Tech. 1 take this beginning course in web design. • • • • Activities: Chapter exercises, web projects, demonstrations, and Info. Comm. Tech. 2 • • • computer-based activities (all hands-on). Out-of-Class Time Required: None, unless absent. Computer Prog. 1 • • • Evaluation: Objective and performance-based tests, daily work, and participation. Computer Prog. 2 • • • Computer Science A, AP WEB DESIGN 2 (B35570S) • • • Semester/1.0 Credit Radio & TV 1 • • • • Prerequisites: “C” average in Web Design 1 (B35560S) Content: Advance your HTML knowledge and your web design Film Theory & Practice • • ability to make moving slideshows with Flash, drop-down menus TV 2 for your web pages, personalized animations, and dynamic en- • • • hancements with sound effects. Learn some basic Java Script Radio 2 • • • tools to make your pages better and more interactive. Create your own graphics and animations. All work in this course is done in Radio 2 - I.S. • • the lab at school. There is no homework. If you enjoy making Comp. Tech Support websites and you have a creative eye, this is the course for you. • • Activities: Assigned exercises, demonstrations, and self- Tech. Theatre Prod. • • • •

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INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 1 if the student has been absent. (T07500S) Evaluation: Daily work, class participation and creation of Semester/1.0 Credit computer programs. Prerequisite: None Content: This introductory, “hands-on” class is the computer COMPUTER SCIENCE A, AP (T07550Y) course that provides the framework for future computer courses. Year/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade Course) It is designed to expose students to introductory levels of Micro- Prerequisite: Computer Programming 1 with C semester aver- soft Office. Students will spend time learning the concepts and age; grades 11-12 applications of word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and Content: An advanced computer course that provides students visual presentations. Upon completion of this course, students with the instruction of content established by the College Board, will be able to better select future courses that involve more currently emphasizing object-oriented programming methodol- specific software applications. ogy with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm Activities: Discussions, step-by-step guided practices, applica- development in JavaScript. The course also includes the study tions, projects, presentations, and hands-on skills demonstrations. of data structures, design, and abstraction. Students enrolled in Out-of-Class Time Required: None unless student is absent. this course must take the AP exam on dates set by the College Evaluation: Projects, tests, and presentations, computer work, Board in May. daily grades, and participation. Activities: Lectures, discussions, step-by-step exercises, projects, readings, reviews, drills, test preparation and computer activities. INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 2 Out-of-class-time required: Three to six hours per week (T07505S) Semester/1.0 Credit RADIO & TV 1 (T07800S) (Dual Credit Available) Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Information Communications Technology 1 Prerequisite: None. (T07500S) Content: Use of radio and video equipment; techniques of work- Content: Students will apply advanced applications to projects ing in all phases of radio and TV production/broadcasting from using Microsoft Office Suite 2010 software including Word, news and commercial writer to interviewer and announcer to Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. Word processing, spreadsheets, director and editor; theory of broadcasting; and FCC rules and databases, integration, and computerized presentations will be regulations. Also covered is the impact of audio and video on incorporated into the class. Students will use the scanner and the the internet and how media will be affected in the future. Course internet for projects and then incorporate all items to create a final is taught in the studios of WDSO, the educational FM station of presentation made during class time. All college-bound and busi- the Duneland Schools. ness students are encouraged to enroll in this “all-in-one” course. Activities: Students will complete practice exercises; work Activities: Demonstrations, step-by-step guided practices, daily with broadcasting equipment and complete projects using the applications, projects, presentations, and use of the Internet for equipment. Advanced students may have on-the-air experience. research. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There Out-of-Class Time Required: None, unless student is absent. may be projects that will require students to be at school outside Evaluation: Objective and Production tests, in-class exercises normal school hours. and projects, participation. Evaluation: Quality of projects and performance on quizzes. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 1 (T07510S) FILM THEORY AND PRACTICE (TO7750S) Semester/1.0 Credit Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Prerequisite: None Content: Using Basic programming and Visual Basic, the students Content: This class will teach students about the theory and tech- learn how to manipulate the basic language of the computer and nical aspects of filmmaking. In order to accomplish this, students create programs, graphics and “software” of their own. will watch classic films in class and then study technical aspects Activities: Lectures, discussions, step-by-step exercises, projects during lectures and through assignments. After an introduction and computer activities. to the basics of filmmaking, students will use the theory they Out-of-class Time Required: One to two hours per week; more learned to generate short scripts in a professional script format. if the student has been absent. They will put the scripts into use and make a practice filmmak- Evaluation: Daily work, class participation and creation of ing assignment. Students will become familiar with the basics computer programs. of treatments and script writing, of cinematography and lighting, even learn the basics of animation and of sound. Prior experience COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 2 (T07600S) in still photography or video production is not needed. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: There will be projects in which skills learned in class Prerequisite: Computer Programming (T07510S) with a "C" can be applied in order to make a narrative of a higher quality. average. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There Content: Learning one of the most popular programming may be some projects that will require more time after school languages of Windows development, Visual Basic.net, gives than a normal week. students the opportunity to increase their knowledge in Evaluation: Students will be graded on essays, tests, homework programming languages. Students learn to identify and write and projects. programs using variables, constants, functions and procedures. As a result, students will experience the real-life applications of TV 2 (T07808Y) Visual Basic concepts. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Lectures, discussions, step-by-step exercises, projects Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Introduction to Radio and and computer activities. TV Production. Out-of-class Time Required: One to two hours per week; more Content: Video production and editing; writing for video, produc-

9 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 ing newscasts and video news magazines. Course can be taken more than once, as desired. TECHNICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION (T07910S) Activities: Students will produce, write and edit videos inform- Semester/1.0 Credit ing students, faculty and the community about the various news, Prerequisite: None events and other interests at Chesterton High School and in the Content: Use of auditorium audio and lighting equipment; light- Duneland School system. Also produce the morning announce- ing design; set design; and video projection. Students will also ments. learn theatre history and set design theories and methods. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to four hours per week. Activities: Lecture, discussion, and live hands on work. SPECIAL NOTE: Students will be required to video tape and Out-of-Class Time Requirement: One to three hours per week. report on school events throughout Porter County. Most of these SPECIAL NOTE: Students may be required to work on Audi- events occur in the evening. Also, class projects may need to be torium Productions, which will include rehearsals and perfor- completed at school outside of normal school hours. mances that will take place after school (some of which may be Evaluation: Performance on quizzes, quality of productions, on weekends.) dependability and work ethic of student. Evaluation: Performances on quizzes, quality of work, and dependability and work ethic of student. RADIO 2 (T07810Y) Year/2.0 Credits (Dual Credit Available) Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Radio 1, and be a member of WDSO. Content: News reporting; sports reporting; advanced editing; radio drama; radio and television history; and advanced broadcast equipment including remote broadcast equipment, and telephone hookups. Activities: Students will attend and report on local news events throughout Porter County. Students will report on all Chesterton High School sports events. Students will also learn how to apply for broadcasting jobs at commercial stations. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. SPE- CIAL NOTE: Students will be required to attend governmental meetings throughout Porter County. These meetings occur in the evening. Also, the student will be required to be at the station on the morning after the meeting so as to file a report. Evaluation: Performance on quizzes; quality of reports; quality of radio play; dependability and work ethic of student. RADIO 2 - I.S. Year/2.0 Credits (Dual Credit Available) Course can be taken for one semester for one (1) credit, if needed Prerequisite: Radio & TV 1, Radio 2, on-air qualified in WDSO and consent of instructor. Course can be taken more than once, as desired by student. Content: Students will be assigned on-air and production responsibilities. These responsibilities may include on-air announcing, newscasting, producing on-air material, and maintaining station archives. Evaluation: Quality of programming; projects done in a timely manner; dependability and work ethic of student. COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT (V99010Y-) (V99015Y) Year/6.0-8.0 Credits Prerequisite: For grades 11-12. Algebra 1 and Computer Applica- tions. Instructor’s Permission Required Content: Students in this course work closely with the Informa- tion Technology Department in Duneland School buildings and gain skills to implement computer systems and deploy software solutions, provide technical assistance, and manage information systems with attention to the service to others. Students will develop an understanding of IT professionalism including the importance of ethics, communication skills, and knowledge of the computer software and hardware needs in the workplace. Students must provide their own transportation to their assigned school building, and the course can be repeated, if desired by the student for a second year experience. This course is a “must have” for those considering Information Technology as a career choice.

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ENGLISH Senior Year: Choose one of the options below: Year Course option: English 12AP (E01400) ENGLISH English 12 Honors (EO1410) COURSE FR SO JR SR C40 AHD WG/ NCAA HP* Two semester Option 1: Advanced Comp (E01420S) AND ONE of the following: Novels (E01500S) English 9 Honors • • • • • 20thCentury Lit (EO1560S) English 9 Two semester Option 2: English 12 (E01430S) AND ONE • • • • of the following: English 12/Film Lit. (E01530S) English 9-T • • Creative Writing (E01570S)

English 10 GT • • • • • General elective courses listed below may be taken by students English 10 Honors • • • • • in grades 9 through 12; however, these courses cannot be used as substitutes for any of the required courses. Courses may be English 10-B • • • • repeated for credit with department chairperson permission: English 10-C • • Dramatic Literature (Competitive Speech) (E10010Y) English 10-T • • Expository Writing (Journalism) (E11010S) Mass Media-N (School Paper) (E11020-E11030S) IB English HL • • • • • • Mass Media-Y (Yearbook) (E11040Y) 11 & 12 Intro to Theater Art (E11100-E11110S) English 11 GT • • • • • Humanities (Debate) (E11140Y) English 11 Honors • • • • • Required courses in grades 9, 10, and 11 must be successfully English 11-B • • • • completed before students advance to higher levels in English. English 11-C • • INTRO TO THEATRE ARTS (E11100S) (E11110S) English 11-T Year/2.0 Credits • • (May be repeated for credit) English L/C AP • • • • • Prerequisite: Ability to memorize Recommendation: An interest in learning about the following English 12 Honors • • • • • aspects of theatre: history, performance, scenic design, costume English 12 design, and technical theater. • • • • Content: An introduction to the following fundamentals of English 12-T • • theatre: Character analysis and interpretation, performance, play analysis, basic history, scenic design costume design, and IB Theory of • • • • • Knowledge technical theatre. Out-of-Class Time Required: Homework and projects: Memo- Advanced Comp. • • • • rizing material, designing and building a scale model of a set, Novels selecting costumes, text reading, studying for tests and quizzes. • • • • Independent Work: Play reading, committee work (props, crew, 20 Century Literature • • • • set work), play attendance. Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, performances, projects English 12/Film Lit • • • • English 12/ Film Lit T EXPOSITORY WRITING (E11010S) • • • • Semester/1.0 Credit Creative Writing • • • • • Prerequisite: Good middle school and/or high school attendance record. Intro to Theatre Arts • • • • Content: Writing leads, news interview, commentary, sports, Expository Writing • • • • feature and obituary stories; units on computers, photography, reporting, writing, editing, layout design, and graphics. Mass Media-N • • • • Activities: Instruction on and practice exercises in each content Mass Media-Y area. Modified eight-part paragraph on ethics. Writing news in- • • • • terview, commentary, sports, and feature articles, taking relevant Dramatic Literature • • • • photographs, and creating layouts and graphics for publication in the yearbook or newspaper after completion of initial writing Humanities (Debate) • • • • and production units. Current event quizzes 2-3 times each week. * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. Out-of-Class Time Required: Maximum of five hours per week; Optional summer seminars at Ball State University and/or Indi- Graduation Requirements: Total of 8 credits, 2 per year: ana University available to outstanding instructor-selected staff Freshman Year: English 9 members. Sophomore Year: English 10 Evaluation: Based on levels achieved, test scores, homework, Junior Year: English 11 accuracy and promptness.

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MASS MEDIA-N (E11020S) (E11030S) are generally held on Saturdays (8-10 tournaments per year). Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Students are individually evaluated on class activi- 2nd semester (May be repeated for credit) ties (quizzes, projects, performance), performance portfolios, and Prerequisite: Expository Writing (11010S) or one recommenda- their attendance at tournaments. tion from an English instructor, and permission of instructor for participation as editor or staff member. Good middle school and/ HUMANITIES (DEBATE) E11140Y or high school attendance record. Typing ability and/or computer Year/2.0 Credits (May be repeated for credit) knowledge is recommended. Prerequisite: Admittance by Audition Only Content: Class publishes the Sandscript. Students write news, Content: Using the art of argumentation, students will gain an commentary, sports, and feature stories, and take pictures cover- understanding of life and the world by exploring issues in history, ing school and school-related subjects. Students with experience philosophy, literature, jurisprudence, ethics, and other aspects of advance to editorial positions on basis of previous work and the arts and the social sciences. Students will encounter all types ability. May be repeated for general elective credit. of speaking skills with specific emphasis on logical thinking, Activities: Participation on a beat to gather information, to in- analysis, research, statistics, persuasion, and argumentation. The terview persons, to write news, commentary, sports, and feature student will be a member of the state and nationally recognized articles, to take relevant photographs, to create layouts and graph- Speech and Debate Team. Particular team events will be worked ics, and to sell and create ads for publication in the Sandscript. on including Two-Man Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Out-of-Class Time Required: Maximum of five hours per week; Forum, and Congress. weekly staff meeting; more time during deadlines; some in-school Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to four hours per week, plus time may be required during the school year and summer. Time attendance at activities after school and on Saturdays. is needed in and/or out-of-class to sell advertisements. Optional Evaluation: Students will be individually evaluated on progress summer seminars at Indiana University available to outstanding and work time as well as on performances in practice and at instructor-selected staff members. tournaments. Evaluation: Basis of accuracy, thoroughness and completion of assignments on time. 9th GRADE ENGLISH As a result of middle school recommendation, students will be MASS MEDIA-Y (E11040Y) placed into one of three programs, all of which emphasize the Year/2.0 Credits (May be repeated for credit) sequential development of reading, writing, speaking, listen- Prerequisite: Expository Writing (11010S) or one recommenda- ing, and study skills. tion from an English instructor, and permission of instructor for English 9-Honors for students who have been identified as participation as editor or staff member. Good middle school and/ able to handle advanced work. To remain in this class, a stu- or high school attendance record. Typing ability and/or computer dents must maintain a grade of C or higher. This is a weighted knowledge is recommended. grade course. Content: Class publishes Singing Sands yearbook. Includes English 9 for students who function best in a curriculum of organizing the yearbook; assigning pictures to be taken; taking average difficulty. pictures; making up pages; writing copy, headlines, and captions; English 9-T for students who have been identified as having cropping and proportioning pictures; and selling advertising and special needs. subscriptions. May be repeated for general elective credit. Activities: Work on content, take pictures, reading magazines English 9-Honors and English 9 (E01120Y) (E01140Y) and newspapers to get ideas for layouts, and communicate with Prerequisite: Placement by middle school teachers and counselor. other individuals both in and out of school to gather information Content: Each section will include literature, composition, and to sell advertising and subscriptions. vocabulary, speaking, and grammar focusing on college prep. Out-of-Class Time Required: Maximum of five hours per week; Activities: Students will read fiction and non-fiction materi- weekly staff meeting; more time during deadlines; some in-school als, develop research and study skills, further their mastery of time may be required during the school year and summer. Time grammar, and demonstrate proficiency through tests, quizzes, is needed in and/or out-of-class to sell advertisements. Herff expository writing, discussions and speeches 4/5; final exam 1/5. Jones summer workshop available. Out-of-Class Time: The students will spend between two to Evaluation: Basis of accuracy, thoroughness, and completion six hours per week on homework depending on the level at of assignments on time. which they are working and the demands of the particular unit. Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, required writing assignments and DRAMATIC LITERATURE (E10010Y) speeches 4/5; final exam 1/5. Year/1.0 Credit per semester (May be repeated for credit) English 9-T (E01180Y) Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Placement by middle school teachers and coun- Content: Students work independently on developing presenta- selor. tion skills for competitive speech events. There are 14 individual Content: Remedial work in reading, writing, listening, vo- events ranging from public address through oral interpretation. cabulary and study skills. Students learn how to write speeches and make cuttings from Activities: Students will read various fiction and non-fiction literature, while reinforcing skills in research, literary analysis, selections and demonstrate comprehension through discussion, rhetoric and persuasion. quizzes, and written work. Remedial work will be emphasized Out-of-Class Time Required: Students will need to work on their in all language art skills areas in which the students demon- own or with coaches about two to four hours per week. In addi- strate weakness. Students will also learn research techniques tion, students are required to attend speech competitions which

12 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 and give a number of speeches. per nine weeks. Out-of-Class Time: Two to three hours per week Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, required writing assignments and ENGLISH 10-C (E01250Y) speeches 4/5; final exam 1/5. ENGLISH 10-T (E01280Y) Year/2.0 Credits 10th GRADE ENGLISH Prerequisite: English 9 and teacher recommendation. As a result of English 9 teacher recommendation, standard Content: Remedial work in reading short stories and novels, writ- ized test scores, and performance, students will be placed into ing, listening, vocabulary, and study skills, film study; research one of four programs, all of which emphasize the continued methods; and speaking. sequential development of reading, writing, speaking, and Activities: In-class and out-of-class readings; project construc- listening skills started in English 9: tions; library research; vocabulary study; grammar and usage study, remedial language arts drill work; quizzes; oral readings; English 10 GT (E01200) for students who have been identified discussions; and tests. as gifted and/or talented in English. To remain in this class, a Out-of-Class Time Required: An average of 1-2 hours per week. students must maintain a grade of C or higher. This is a weighted Evaluation: Course grade is determined by 90%-A, 80%-B, grade course. 70%‑C, 60%-D of the total points possible. English 10-Hon (E01220) for students who have been identi fied as able to handle advanced work. To remain in this class, a 11th GRADE ENGLISH students must maintain a grade of C or higher. This is a weighted As a result of English 10 teacher recommendation, standard grade course. ized test results and performance, students will be placed into English 10-B (E01240) for student who function best in a cur- one of the four programs, all of which emphasize the continued riculum of average difficulty. sequential development of reading, writing, speaking, and listen- English 10-C (E01250) and English 10-T (E01280) for students ing skills started in English 10: who have been identified as having special needs. English 11 GT (E01300Y) for students who have been identi ENGLISH 10 GT (E01200Y) fied as gifted and/or talented in English. This is a weighted Year/2.0 Credit (Weighted grade) grade course. See information in English 10-Hon (E01220) with concentra IB English 1HL (E013IB) for students who are able to handle tion on higher order of thinking skills. To remain in this class, a advanced work. This is a weighted grade course. students must maintain a grade of C or higher. English 11-Hon (E01320Y) for students who have been identi fied as able to handle advanced work. This is a weighted grade ENGLISH 10-Honors (E01220Y) course. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) English 11-B (E01340Y) for students who have been identified Prerequisite: English 9 and teacher recommendation. as working at or near average ability level. Content: Survey of American Literature from the Colonial time English 11-C (E01360Y) Eng 11-T (E0138O) for students who period to the 20th Century; the reading of at least four classic have been identified as having special needs. American novels, poetry, writing, media, and public speaking. Activities: In-class and out-of-class readings; project construc- IB ENGLISH 1HL - Grade 11 (IB ENG 1HL / E013IB) tion; library research; compositions and grammar related skills; Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) speech work; type/literature analysis and discussions; work with (See pp. 1-3 for description) contextual vocabulary; quizzes; and tests. ENGLISH 11 GT (E01300Y) Out-of-Class Time Required: Average of four to six hours per Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) week. See information in English 11-Hon (E01320) with concentra Evaluation: Per unit-90-80-70-60% scale, and/or distribution tion on higher order of thinking skills. To remain in this class, a curve; course work 4/5, final exam 1/5. student must maintain a grade of C or higher.

ENGLISH 10-B (E01240Y) ENGLISH 11-Honors (E01320Y) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) Prerequisite: English 9 and teacher placement. Prerequisite: English 10 Honors or teacher recommendation. Content: Extended study of the short-story; examination/ appli- To remain in this class, a student must maintain a grade of C cation of literary terms; the reading of two major novels and one or higher. drama; reading skill development; introduction to poetry analysis; Content: Survey of English literature from Anglo-Saxon Period extended work on the expository paragraph; public speaking; to the Modern Era; in-depth study of major authors/titles; com- media study; continued work in grammar and vocabulary. plete review of basic grammar as well as the elements of style or Activities: In-class and out-of-class readings; project construc- rhetoric and the mechanics of English; review of the elements of tions; compositions; speech work; genre/literature analysis and fiction, especially the novel and the drama; exposure and practice discussions; library research; vocabulary, reading and grammar with narrative, expository, and persuasive composition-written drill work; quizzes, and tests. and oral; outside reading of classic novels. Out-of-Class Time Required: An average of two to five hours Activities: Reading texts, novels, references; writing exercises per week. Evaluation: Course grade is determined by the scale of 90-80- daily in vocabulary/grammar; completing several major writing 70-60%. A maximum of six points of extra credit is allowed assignments; doing weekly minor writing assignments; proof- reading of personal/peer composition; close analyzing of literary

13 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 works; formally and informally speaking. With instructors’ permission, seniors may take these semester Out-of-Class Time Required: Five to eight hours per week. courses as electives if space is available: Basic Journalism, Evaluation: Quizzes, tests (essay and objective), speeches, ex- Yearbook, Newspaper, Theater Arts, Creative Writing, Film Lit- ercises, themes-4/5; final exam 1/5. erature, Novels, Twentieth Century Literature. (Some Journalism courses require prerequisites). ENGLISH 11-B (E01340Y) Year/2.0 Credits ENGLISH L/C AP (E01400Y) Prerequisite: English 10B or teacher placement. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade/Dual credit) Content: Survey of American literature with emphasis on lit- Prerequisite: Completion of English 11 GT and teacher recom- erary background and heritage; in-depth study of three major mendation. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement MUST novels and two dramas; study of representative authors/titles take the Advanced Placement Exam given in May. Students must of each literary period from colonial to Modern Era; review of complete BOTH semesters of this class and take the AP test in basic grammar, usage, and mechanics; expository and creative May in order to receive the AP designation on their transcripts. writing; public speaking to inform/persuade; vocabulary study. Midterm graduates are NOT eligible for this class. To remain in this class, a students must maintain a grade of C or higher. Independent reading each quarter. Content: Survey of world literature emphasizing analysis of Activities: Reading texts and supplements of selected titles/ major works, study of author’s philosophy, literary movements authors; completing grammar drills and quizzes; completing and style; numerous essays and assignments including a required vocabulary exercises, quizzes, tests; researching subjects as a research paper; grammar review; miscellaneous material as basis for informative/persuasive speech; writing in variety of needed for advanced English students. compositions-both creative and expository. Activities: Essay quizzes; in-class and out-of-class essays; re- Out-of-Class Time Required: Three to six hours per week. search paper; speeches; independent reading; class discussions; Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, speeches, assignment 4/5; final lectures; exams (both objective and essay.) exam 1/5. Out-of-Class Time Required: 7 to 12 hours per week. Evaluation: Objective activities graded on a 90-A, 80-B, 70-C, ENGLISH 11-C (E01360Y); ENGLISH 11-T (E01380Y) 60-D scale; subjective activities (essays, etc.) graded on a rubric Year/2.0 Credits pre-determined for many activities. Prerequisite: English 10C or teacher placement. Content: Review of basic grammar, punctuation, capitalization ENGLISH 12 HONORS (E01410Y) pertinent to the simple sentence; vocabulary, two novels, short Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) fiction, non-fiction, and film analysis; weekly writing assign- Prerequisite: English 11 GT/Honors or teacher recommenda- ments that focus on editorials, columns, and political cartoons tion. To remain in this class, a students must maintain a grade as well as expository writing; one speech per quarter. of C or higher. Activities: Reading aloud; completing grammar and vocabulary Content: Survey of World Literature with emphasis on liter- exercises; viewing and analyzing films/filmstrips; writing and ary analysis as well as major trends in art, music, science, and speaking in a variety of situations appropriate to the level of philosophy. Grammar review, research paper, and other modes ability. of composition. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to four hours per week. Activities: Wide reading, varied writing, class discussion, per- Evaluation: Daily in-class performance, test results. sonal investigation, and oral presentation. Out-of-Class Time Required: Four to six hours per week. 12th GRADE ENGLISH Evaluation: Points accumulated in both individual and group Guided by English 11 teacher recommendation, students must activities. choose ONE of the following options in order to receive senior English credit. Students may NOT substitute an English course IB ENGLISH 2HL Grade 12 (IB ENGLISH 2HL / E014IB) taken as an elective for senior English credit. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) (See pp. 1-3 for description) Choice 1: AP English (year course, admittance by recommendation) Choice 2: Honors English (year course, admittance by recom- IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Grade 12 – Semester One mendation) (TOK 12 IB / Y99191) Choice 3: IB English - HL (year course) Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted grade) Choice 4: Two semester courses, choose as follows: (See pp. 1-3 for description) Those students who are college bound AND receive a recom- ENGLISH ADVANCED COMPOSITION (E01420S) mendation from their 11th grade English teacher are to select Ad- Semester/1.0 Credit (Dual credit) vanced Composition. All other seniors are to select English 12. Prerequisite: English 11 with a grade of “C” or higher AND teacher recommendation. Students who select Advanced Composition should choose ei- Content: Review of grammar and introduction to composition ther Novels or Twentieth Century Literature as their additional (short essays, longer essays, research paper) expected at the semester requirement as preparation for college. college level. Designed especially for student who is definitely going or who might go to college. Students who select English 12B should choose either Film Activities: Writing out-of-class and in-class essays of types found Literature or Creative Writing as their additional semester re- in college English classes; preparing research project; analyzing quirement. short fiction and non-fiction as a background for writing. Out-of-Class Time Required: 5-7 hours per week.

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Evaluation: Some tests and quizzes, but majority of grade based Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to six hours a week depending on writing. upon the current topic and project. Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, critical essays, collaborative projects, ENGLISH 12 (E01430S) and presentations. ENGLISH 12 T (E01440S) Semester/1.0 Credit 20TH CENTURY LITERATURE (E01560S) Prerequisite: English 11 Semester/1.0 Credit Content: Grammar review, spelling, vocabulary, speech, compo- Prerequisite: English 9, 10, 11 sition, and literature, as needed for a general education in English. Content: This is a course that could serve as a companion course Activities: Assignments in literature and reading, tests, quizzes, to Advanced Composition. However, any student who enjoys essays, speeches, class discussion, and required weekly papers. reading is encouraged to enroll. The primary purpose of this Out-of-Class Time Required: Three to five hours per week. course is to read different types of literature and to be exposed to Evaluation: Course grade is determined by 90%=A, 80%=B, different ideas. All novels and short stories will be 20th Century 70%=C, 60%=D of the total points possible. works of literature. Activities: Also, the class will discuss individual novels and SENIOR ELECTIVES: stories. A number of novels are required for course credit. There Students enrolled in English Advanced Composition are to is also a supplemental reading list from which the student will choose either Novels or Twentieth Century Literature for their select an additional novel for course credit per quarter. A student second semester requirement. Seniors enrolled in English 12 may also read any novels of his own for extra credit. Time for are to choose either Film Literature or Creative Writing as their reading will be provided. second semester requirement. Out-of-Class-Time-Required: Three to four hours a week. These courses are open to Seniors only. Evaluation: Tests on novels and stories, class discussions and symposium presentations will account for the course grade. NOVELS (E01500S) Semester/1.0 Credit CREATIVE WRITING (E01570S) Prerequisite: English 9, 10, 11 Semester/1.0 Credit Content: This is a companion course for Advanced Composition. Prerequisite: English 9, 10, 11 This course is designed for college bound students who wish to Content: This course is designed to develop student abilities in improve their reading, writing, vocabulary, and research skills. several different writing styles. Primarily, the course focuses Students will read books of their own choosing, learn vocabulary on poetry, descriptive writing, and narrative writing. Elements words, and research various sources of information in our library. of style will be discussed, interpreted, and practiced throughout the course. Some group work is included. Activities: Discussing various elements of writing styles; writing Activities: Unlike the books in 20th Century Literature, the books of different types of material emphasizing the stylistic elements; in Novels are selected by the students with teacher guidance. To keeping a journal of personal writing. receive a grade of “C” in the books unit, a student would need Out-of-Class Time Required:1 - 2 hours per week. to read three to four books a quarter depending on the ease of Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, and general assignments - 25%; difficulty of the books selected. Vocabulary for ten weeks of student writing-25%; class participation-25% and portfolio/ the course—students learn twenty new words per week. Also, a journal-25%. weekly research unit in the library utilizing databases, internet, and other research sources that all concentrate on improving a student’s reading and writing ability. Out-of-Class Time Required: Depends on the book you’re reading, your reading ability, and study time you need for other skill areas. Minimum of two to four hours per week. Evaluation: Points accumulated in all class activities, and personal reading points. All required work must be achieved for course credit.

ENGLISH 12/FILM LITERATURE (E01530S) ENGLISH 12/FILM LITERATURE T (E01540S) Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: English 9, 10, 11 Content: The first quarter of Film Literature introduces students to the study of cinema through the viewing and analysis of a variety of films with emphasis on film technique (camera work, editing, and composition), directorial style, and genre. In the second quarter, students will work on a large project applying concepts learned in first quarter. Students will create an original film idea to develop through various stages of the film-making process, including creating storyboards, a screenplay, and a film poster. Attendance is critical as many films are available ONLY in class. Activities: Group work, lecture and discussion, film study and analysis, and projects.

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FAMILY AND soft pretzels; food additives; selection, cooking methods and preparation of whole meals using poultry and meats. Thanksgiv- INDUSTRIAL TECH ing and holiday meals. FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Activities: Lectures, videos/listening guides, study guides, charts, demonstrations, tests and laboratory. COURSE FR SO JR SR CORE 40 AHD NCAA Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week Nutrition & Wellness 1 Cost: $25 lab fee • • • Evaluation: Homework, worksheets, lab planning, notes -2/5; Nutrition & Wellness 2 • • • lab and lab evaluation, quizzes, and tests - 2/5; final examination - 1/5 Adv. Nutrition & • • • Wellness 1 ADV. NUTRITION & WELLNESS 2 (AFAN) (H46150S) Adv. Nutrition & • • Semester/1.0 Credit Wellness 2 Prerequisite: Must have taken two (2) Nutrition and Wellness Intro. to Fashion & • • • • courses with a minimum grade average of “C”. Junior and se- Textiles (A) niors ONLY. Content: The refinement of basic food preparation skills beyond Intro. to Fashion & • • • • Textiles (B) the usual everyday meal, including foreign foods, candy making, cake decorating, fondue cooking, breads and pastry. Chef Intro. to Housing & • • • • lectures and instruction Interiors 1 Activities: Demonstrations, study guides, independent labora- Child Development • • • tory work Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of one hour per week. Interp. Relationships • • • Cost: $25 lab fee. Adult Roles & • • Evaluation: Homework, work study guides, lab planning, final Responsibilities SL examination, evaluations and portfolios. Adult Roles & • • • • Responsibilities C INTRO TO FASHION & TEXTILES (A) (H46210S) Semester/1.0 Credit NUTRITION & WELLNESS 1 (NWC) (H46130S) Prerequisite: None. Semester/1.0 Credit Content: This is an introductory course for those interested in Prerequisite: None academic enrichment or a career in fashion textiles and apparel. Content: Students will evaluate the role food plays in their lives. The proper use and care of straight and zig-zag sewing machines, MyPlate.gov and nutrient studies will be incorporated into food fabric and notion selection, pattern alterations, clothing and gar- preparation with the emphasis on teenage nutrition. Exploring ment fitting, wardrobe needs, textiles, and sewing construction. salads, whole grains, vegetarian diets, cookies, cakes and how Activities: Learning how to select fabric and notions and how they fit into a healthy eating plan will be included. to make pattern alterations. The remaining weeks: constructing Activities: Class projects, videos/listening guides, study guides, two garments‑-a pants-type garment and a blouse or other type evaluations, demonstrations, cooking labs. of top requiring a zipper, buttons and button holes, interfacing, Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week and sleeves. Cost: $25 lab fee Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week during the Evaluation: Homework, worksheets, lab planning notes -2/5; lab first few weeks. and lab evaluation, quizzes and tests - 2/5; final examination - 1/5 Cost: $30 and up depending on project. Evaluation: Garments - 2/5; lab worksheets - 1/5; tests - 1/5; NUTRITION & WELLNESS 2 (NWB) (H46120S) final examination - 1/5. Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None INTRO TO FASHION & TEXTILES (B) (H46220S) Content: Social values and costs of entertaining, table settings, Semester/1.0 Credit party food, budgeting and entertaining using difference types of Prerequisite: None. small table top equipment. Content: Fashion and styles from historic, economic, and psy- Activities: Lectures, worksheets, evaluations, and approximately chological viewpoints. Creative costumes and personal improve- two hours of lab work per week ment. Of special interest to individuals who plan to enter the Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week field of fashion, costumes, or merchandising. Cost: $25 lab fee Activities: Videos, library research, sketching, and notebook on Evaluation: Homework, worksheets, lab planning and notes- 2/5; chronological styles, current designs, and folk costumes. lab and lab evaluation, quizzes, and tests - 2/5; final examina- Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. tion - 1/5 Evaluation: Class activities, library research, and worksheets - 1/5; tests - 2/5; final exam - 1/5. ADVANCED NUTRITION & WELLNESS 1 (NWA)(H46150S) Semester/1.0 Credit INTRO TO HOUSING & INTERIOR FOUNDATIONS 1 Prerequisite: Must have taken another Nutrition and Wellness (H46310S) class. Preferably Nutrition and Wellness 1 (NWC). Semester/1.0 Credit Content: Preservation; leavening agents in cream puffs, crepes, Prerequisite: None.

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Content: This is the class to take if one is interested in a career work. This course will help chart a course for career exploration within the housing, interior design or the furnishing industry. and assist in the transition to the work world. A look into life Introduction to interior decorating by the study of housing needs, roles and responsibilities and how to be a productive participant room planning, lighting, accessories, and creative touches. in the work force. Activities: Reading, room planning, viewing and discussing Activities: Discussion, research in the career center, computer videos, and drawing plans for one room. activities, activity sheets, projects, videos, guest speakers, lec- Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. tures, and a job shadowing experience. Evaluation: Worksheets, notes and projects - 2/5: tests and quiz- Out of Class time: One to two hours a week. zes - 2/5; final examination - 1/5. Evaluation: Projects, assignments, activity sheets 2/5; tests and quizzes 2/5; final exam 1/5. CHILD DEVELOPMENT (H46410S) Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None. INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Content: Pregnancy, childbirth and children through preschool with an emphasis on responsible parenting methods. INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Activities: Nursery school for 2-5 year olds, Baby Think It Over, COURSE FR SO JR SR CORE 40 AHD NCAA videos, discussion, projects Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. Design Processes • • • • • Evaluation: Worksheets and assignments - 2/5; class participa- Design Processes 2 tion - 1/5; tests and quizzes - 1/5; final examination - 1/5. (Dual Credit) • • • • • Fund. of Engineering 1 INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (H46420S) (Dual Credit) • • • • • Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None. Fund. of Engineering 2 • • • • Content: Emphasizes tasks and relationships in the family as it Architectural Drafting and • • • • • functions within society, communication in the family setting, Design 1 (Dual Credit) identification of the roles of children and adults in each stage Architectural Drafting and • • • • of the life cycle. Design 2 Activities: Wedding book, egg project, mock wedding, videos Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour. Communications Systems • • • • Evaluation: Worksheets, tests and projects - 2/5; tests and quiz- Communications Process zes - 2/5; and final examination - 1/5. • • • • Construction Processes • • • • ADULT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (SL) (H46430S) Semester/1.0 Credit Construction Processes 2 • • • • Prerequisite: None. Computers in Desgin/ • • • • • Content: An overview of the personal living needs of the indi- Production Systems 1 vidual after high school: renting and/or buying a home, decorat- Computers in Desgin/ • • • • • ing a home, buying a car, being a good consumer, food selection Production Systems 2 & preparation, and laundering, repair and selection of clothing. Activities: Reading, room planning, budget planning, samples, Video Studio 1 • • • • videos, worksheets, field trips. Adv. Production Tech. Cost: $25 Lab fee. • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week for out-of- Technology Enterprise • • • • class assignments. Construction Systems Evaluation: Class partic. - 1/5; worksheets - 2/5; tests - 2/5. • • • • Transportation Systems • • • • ADULT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (C) (H46450S) Semester/1.0 Credit Transportation Processes • • • • Prerequisite: None. Manuf. Systems 1T Content: A study of the consumer in the market place, money • • • • management, resources, careers, and consumer behavior. Manufacturing Systems • • • • Activities: Discussions, videos, reading, and activity sheets, consumer buying of food, clothing, and food labs. Manufacturing Processes 1 • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. Manufacturing Processes 2 Cost: $25 Lab fee. • • • Evaluation: Worksheets, notes, and projects - 2/5; tests and DESIGN PROCESSES (I57009S) quizzes - 2/5; final examination - 1/5. Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS (H46470S) Content: Learn the basic functions of Auto CAD as a design Semester/1.0 Credit and drafting tool. Get a basic understanding of 3-view drawing Prerequisite: None (orthographic projection), 3D solids and dimensioning. Content: What every student needs to succeed in today’s world of Activities: Work on assignments that will teach the students the

17 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 functions of AutoCAD. Complete 2D and 3D solid models as cepts, the students will continue their exploration into Industrial orthographic projections. Print drawing for grade. design with emphasis on Research and Development, advanced Out-Of-Class Time Required: None. Autodesk 3D Studio commands, and problem solving designs Evaluation: Assignments graded along with final examination using solids and orthographic projections. for final grade. Activities: Developing drafting skills using computers running 3D Studio software as the primary tool. DESIGN PROCESSES 2 (Dual Credit) (I57010S) Out-of-Class Time Required: None. Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Written exams and drawing evaluation. This is a dual credit course where a student will receive a credit at Chesterton High School along with Ivy Tech. The Ivy Tech ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING & DESIGN 1 (I57050S) credit will be able to be transferred to a university or College. Semester/1.0 Credit (3.0 credits from Ivy Tech) There is no exit exam required; the grade earned will be the grade This is a dual credit course where a student will receive a credit at on your college transcript. Students are responsible for any credits Chesterton High School along with three (3) hours of credit through needing to be transferred from Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech. The Ivy Tech credit may also transfer to other Universities Prerequisite: Algebra and Geometry not limited to but including Purdue University, Ball State and Indiana Content: Use AutoCAD as a design and drafting tool. The student State. The grade for the class will be determined by assignments will have a thorough understanding of 3 view drawing (orthographic and test grades. The grade received will be transferred to Ivy Tech projection) 3D solids modeling and dimensioning. Geometric as the student’s final grade. We have always used the most current construction and section views will also be covered. The student version of Autodesk products and the next year should be no differ- will also be able to develop a drawing, and print those drawing on ence with Revit. several different sizes of paper using different scales while maintain- Prerequisite: Design Processes 1 or 2, Algebra and Geometry ing drafting principles. Content: Will use Autodesk Revit as a design and drafting tool. Activities: Work on assignments that will teach the students the This course will focus on learning Autodesk Revit software functions of AutoCAD. Complete 2D and 3D solid models as or- and using it to design and develop a set of working plans for a thographic projections. Print drawings for grade. small residential home. These plans include a wall section, floor Out-Of-Class Time Required: A student may need to spend extra time plan, foundations plan, elevations views and a 3D model. Local in the CADD lab to ensure due projects are completed. The amount planning and zoning codes and requirements will be discussed of time needed will vary from student to student. This time can be and followed. secured during study halls or SRTs and before school depending on Activities: At the beginning of the course, students will use an when the lab is open and computers are available. online tutorial to learn the basics of Autodesk Revit software. Evaluation: Written exams, class room drawings and projects along Through the semester, students will develop building plans re- with a final drawing exam will be used for final evaluation. quired to meet local planning and zoning codes before permits are issued. Students will also use Revit to develop symbols and FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING 1 (Dual Credit) libraries. (I57020S) Out-of-Class Time Required: None Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Assignments will be graded along with final exami- This is a dual credit course where a student will receive a credit nation to determine the student’s final grade. from Chesterton High School along with Ivy Tech. The Ivy Tech credit should be able to be transferred to any state univer- ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING & DESIGN 2 (I57060S) sity or college and possibly out of state schools. No exit exam Semester/1.0 Credit is required; the grade earned will be the grade on your college Prerequisite: Architectural Drafting and Design 1 (I57050S). transcript. Students are responsible for any credits needing to be Content: Using Autodesk Revit, students develop a two-story transferred from Ivy Tech to the schools of their choice. house using advanced design and building concepts. Student Prerequisite: Design Processes 1 or Design Processes 2 will be looking at green structures and how these products and Content: Autodesk Inventor will be used as a design and draft- practices work into today’s building techniques. Student will ing tool in this class. Inventor is a parametric, solid modeling develop all necessary plans required to acquire a building permit. package used to develop models, create assemblies, and develop Activities: Develop 3-D floor and foundation plans, elevation detailed drawings. Engineering concepts such as auxiliary views, views and wall section using Autodesk Revit. section views, tolerance and interference checking along with Out-of-Class Time Required: None. orthographic drawings will be covered. The students will produce Evaluation: Written exams and drawing evaluation. working drawings of assigned projects for grading demonstrat- ing skills in orthographic projection, creation of isometrics and COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (I57110S) dimensioning while maintaining drafting principles. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Completion of drawing assignments and projects Prerequisite: None. using Inventor as a primary tool. Content: Students will study the fundamentals of electrical Out-of Class Time Required: A student may need to spend extra systems with applications in the areas of analog and digital time in the CADD lab to ensure due projects are completed. The electronics. This course places an emphasis on hands-on labo- amount of time needed will vary from student to student. This ratory activities. time can be secured during study halls or SRTs and before school Activities: The students will assemble small kits utilizing analog depending on when the lab is open and computers are available. and digital electronic components. Evaluation: Written exams, class room drawings and projects Out-of-Class Time Required: None. along with a final drawing exam will be used for final evaluation. Evaluation: Written examinations, work habits and projects. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING 2 (I57030S) COMMUNICATIONS PROCESS (I57120S) Semester/1.0 Credit Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Engineering 1 (I57020S) Prerequisite: Communications Systems (I57110S). Content: Using 3D Studio as an engineering tool to develop con- Content: Students will study electrical theory, electronic systems,

18 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 assembly of small electronic projects, and electronic trouble- duction. The course will involve from learning basic video prin- shooting skills. ciples, to creating special effects, still images, title and graphics Activities: Construct and test electronic kits, and application of generation, super imposing, Adobe Photoshop®, using Adobe electronic computer aided instruction. Illustrator®, various editing techniques and concluding with the Out-of-Class Time Required: None. process of capturing film to movie/video. Cost of Project: Student’s choice - $4-$25. Activities: Students will produce their own videos from start Evaluation: Written examinations and projects. to completion using digital video cameras, digital still cameras, and IMac computer which employ digital editing applications. CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES (I57150S) Out-of-Class Time Required: 1 - 3 hours weekly Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Daily work and progress, written exams, and video Prerequisite: None project(s). Content: Students will study different types of building structures, construction related careers, and assembly of residential ADVANCED PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES (I57233S) circuitry using service panels, switches, receptacles, and lamp Semester/1.0 Credit fixtures. This course places an emphasis on practical hands-on (Repeatable with teacher permission for full credit) activities. Prerequisite: Design I or Technology Enterprise Activities: Construction of residential circuits using switches, Content: Design techniques and forms, layout techniques and receptacles, lamps, and circuit breakers. Exercises in servicing forms binding processes, digital editing, scanning digital print- and estimating. ing, and format variations. Out-of-Class Time Required: None. Activities: Students will produce functionally purposeful pro- Evaluation: Written and practical examinations, work habits ductions for Chesterton High School, and the Duneland School and workbooks. Corporation. Out-of-Class Time Required: 1 - 3 hour weekly. CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES 2 (Stage and Set Design) Evaluation: Daily work and progress, production project(s) local (I57530S) (CHS) and Corporation. Semester/1.0 Credit (may be repeated for credit) Prerequisite: None TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE (I57240S) Content: Students will study actual set design. The class will Semester/1.0 Credit include set and prop construction, as well as set pieces. The Prerequisite: None, but Computers in Design and Computers in course will stress the organizational skills needed to create and Design 2 would be helpful. maintain set design and backdrops for play, musicals and various Content: Macintoshes are used in a business atmosphere to pro- talent contests or variety shows. duce business cards, envelopes, letterheads, brochures, flyers, Activities: Build and develop the sets for stage productions. The posters and video productions to promote a product. Student will talk will include organization and maintenance of the physical design and produce the packaging for the product. sets. Activities: Lectures, films, classroom discussions, and individu- Out-of-Class Time Required: There will be out-of-class time alized work on computer activities. required on days before plays. Out-of-Class Time Required: Three hours per week. Evaluation: Completed assignments in class and projects par- Cost: $20.00 ticipation. Evaluation: Presentation skills, class assignments, video, spatial skills and media presentation. COMPUTERS IN DESIGN & PRODUCTION SYSTEMS 1 (I57220S) CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS (I57090S) Semester/1.0 Credit Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None. Content: Macintosh Computers are used to achieve communica- Content: The students will study basic construction methods and tion skills. The development of drawing, painting, digital photog- layout techniques. This course focuses on residential maintenance raphy, and animation will help students to communicate visually. and new home construction. Out-of-Class Time Required: 1 or 2 hours per week. Activities: Lectures, discussions, films, and laboratory activities, Cost: $15.00 with a emphasis on building small out buildings that are sold, Evaluation: Computer skills, class assignments. and students will study general home repairs. Out of Class Time Required: None. COMPUTERS IN DESIGN & PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Cost: Shop fee of $5. 2 (I57230S) Evaluation: Performance on tests, assignments and activity Semester/1.0 Credit projects (hands-on). Prerequisite: Computers in Design I (I57220S) Content: Macintoshes are used to achieve digital and animation TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (I57410S) skills. The development of new drawing, painting, digital pho- Semester/1.0 Credit tography and video skills with animation will help students to Prerequisite: None. advance in their visual presentation using the latest technology. Content: Methods of transportation covering land, air, water, Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week and space. Internal combustion engine theory and applications. Cost: $20.00 Small engine construction, corrective and preventative mainte- Evaluation: Presentation skills, class assignments, video. nance, and diagnostic procedures. Activities: Actual rebuilding of small gasoline engines. Students VIDEO STUDIO I (I57232S) bring in own engines from home to rebuild. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-of-Class Time Required: 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: Design I or Technology Enterprise Cost: (other than book rental): Price of repair parts used on stu- Content: Students will develop an understanding of video pro-

19 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 dent’s equipment, and a shop maintenance fee (for hand cleaner and consumable fluids). WORLD LANGUAGES Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, homework, workbook, lab write-ups, WORLD LANGUAGES responsible use of the facilities, and daily class participation. COURSE FR SO JR SR C40 AHD WG/ NCAA HP* TRANSPORTATION PROCESSES (I57420S) Semester/1.0 Credit Japanese 1 • • • • • • Prerequisite: Transportation Systems (I57410S). Content: Study of how transportation affects our daily lives, Japanese 2 • • • • • • simple automotive systems, power transmission systems, and Japanese 3 alternative energy. • • • • • Activities: Discussions, demonstrations, videos, and activities apply- Japanese 4* ing to the maintenance of transportation systems. Activities concern- • • • • • ing land, air, and water transportation, flight theory, rocketry, and Japanese 5* • • group problem solving and engineering projects. Student access to an automobile is recommended. French 1 • • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. Cost: (other than book rental): price of repair parts used on student’s French 2 • • • • • • equipment, and a shop maintenance fee (for consumables). French 3 Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, homework, workbook, lab write-ups, • • • • • responsible use of the facilities, and daily class participation. French 4* • • • • • MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS 1T (I57590S) French 5* • • • • MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS 1 (I57510S) Semester/1.0 Credit German 1 • • • • • • Prerequisite: None. German 2 Content: Basic experiences in materials; use of hand tools, op- • • • • • • eration of portable and woodworking machines; finishing and German 3 furniture construction. • • • • • Activities: Lectures, demonstrations, and problem-solving us- German 4* • • • • • ing woodworking shop facilities. Including building an activity project. German 5* • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: 1/2 hour per week. Spanish 1 Cost: $10 to $50 depending upon size of selected project. Cost • • • • • • of wood selected from shop. Spanish 2 Evaluation: Written examinations, workmanship, student-teacher • • • • • • conferences, project plan sheets, and student activity projects. Spanish 3 • • • • • MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 1 (I57520S) Spanish 4* • • • • • Semester/1.0 Credit Spanish 5* Prerequisite: Manufacturing Systems 1 (I57510S). • • • • Content: Advanced woodworking technology including design, IB Language B-SL* related information on furniture construction, cabinetmaking, • • • • lamination, plastic laminate, finishing, refinishing, simple up- * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. holstery, and advanced machine operations. Activities: Individualized work on a project with an emphasis on minimum requirements. JAPANESE 1 (F04100Y) Out-of-Class Time Required: 1\2 hour per week. Year/2.0 Credits Cost: Varies with project chosen, but seldom exceeds $100 for Prerequisite: None. wood purchased from shop. Content: Development of proficiency in speaking, listening, Evaluation: Written examinations, workmanship, and completed writing and reading Japanese. Emphasis is on communication in performance activity requirement. culturally appropriate situations. Conversational topics include: greetings, family, hobbies, everyday activities, and the lives of MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 2 (I57530S) Japanese students. Traditional and modern cultural topics are Semester/1.0 Credit explored. Prerequisite: Manufacturing Systems 1 (I57510S); Manufactur- Activities: Hiragana and katakana phonetic writing systems ing Processes 1 (I57520S). introduced, communicative skills learned through drills and Content: A continuation of Manufacturing Processes 1 which dialogues. Supplementary learning aids included: paired and allows the student the opportunity to become more proficient in small group activities, films, short skits and a variety of activities. his woodworking skills. This class can also be utilized for the Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. completion of an advanced activity project previously started in Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. Manufacturing Processes 1 or a mass production activity. Activities: Individualized work on a project of the student’s JAPANESE 2 (F04200Y) own choice. Year/2.0 Credits Out-of-Class Time Required: 1/2 hour per week. Prerequisite: Japanese 1 (F04100Y); students with less than a Cost: Varies with the activity project chosen. C- in the previous course, must have written teacher approval. Evaluation: Written examinations, workmanship, and completed Content: Emphasis on spoken language and kanji writing sys- performance activity project.

20 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 tem. Refine and expand knowledge and skills gained in level 1. methods as French 1. Student learns to function in a variety of Conversational topics include weekend activities, school, food, day to day situations. travel and shopping. Activities: Vocabulary learned through dialogues, stories, drills, Activities: Communicative skills developed through stories, plays, songs, Internet, and readings. dialogues and skits. Films and conversations with classmates. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. FRENCH 3 (F09050Y) JAPANESE 3 (F04300Y) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: French 2 (F09030Y); students with less than a Prerequisite: Japanese 2 (F04200Y); students with less than a C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. Content: Emphasis on proficiency in speaking, reading and writ- Content: Emphasis on proficiency in speaking, reading, listening and comprehension with special attention given to French ing and writing. Increased use of kanji. Continuing emphasis civilization culture. Continuing emphasis on original expression on original expression in the language. Some topics covered in the language by means of plays, skits, stories some of which include: travel in Japan, careers, cuisine, daily family life, ex- will be memorized. Usage of more tenses, geography, cuisine, pressing opinions and history. Short literary selections are read. dating and marriage. Activities: Japanese as the language of the classroom with real- Activities: French as the language of the classroom with em- life communicative activities, skits, original compositions, films phasis placed on the students originality in both oral and written and presentations. French. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hrs. per week. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hrs. per week. Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. JAPANESE 4 (F04400Y) FRENCH 4 (F09070Y) Year/2.0 Credits (weighted grade) Year/2.0 Credits (weighted grade) Prerequisite: Japanese 3 (F04300Y); students with less than a Prerequisite: French 3 (F09050Y); students with less than a C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. Content: Review of all the basic grammar studied. Much em- Content: Review of all the basic grammar studied and much phasis on original expression in conversation and written work. emphasis on original expression in conversation and written Use of more sophisticated grammar and expressions. The class work. There is a continued emphasis on culture and history with is conducted in Japanese with a continued emphasis on culture an introduction to French literature, plays, and stories. and history. Literary selections and short articles are read. Activities: DVDs, original compositions—both oral and written, Activities: Japanese as the language of the classroom with real- geography and maps, history, listening activities, singing, French life communicative activities, skits, original compositions, films magazines, Internet, reading, grammar concepts. and presentations. Out-of-Class Time Required: Three hours per week. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hrs. per week. Evaluation: Tests, both oral and written, and assignments. Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement FRENCH 5 (I.S.) JAPANESE 5 (F04500Y) Year/2.0 Credits (weighted grade) Year/2.0 Credits (weighted grade) Prerequisite: French 1, 2, 3, 4; with no less than a C average *This course will be available to students who began studying in French 4. Japanese in middle school. Content: French history from Viking times to the present, geography and monuments, Impressionism and French art in general, FRENCH 1 (F09010Y) French music, advanced French grammar; French literature, Year/2.0 Credits plays and films. Prerequisite: None. Activities: DVDs, original composition, extended reading of Content: Development of basic skills involved in speaking, stories/books, written exercises, listening activities, projects, reading, and writing in the French language. Much emphasis on use of Internet the cultural aspects of the French people as well as the language Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. itself and its structure. Supplementary learning aids include Evaluation: Written and oral tests. tapes, magazines, music, films and Internet. Activities: Vocabulary and grammar learned through dialogues GERMAN 1 (F09110Y) and drills, skits, conversations, songs, French magazines, videos, Year/2.0 Credits computer programs. Prerequisite: None. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. Content: Development of proficiency in the four basic skills: Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn and practice vocabulary and structures of the language. Emphasis is FRENCH 2 (F09030Y) on communication within a cultural setting. The program depicts Year/2.0 Credits every day life, such as family-peer relations, school, free time, Prerequisite: French 1 (F0901OY); students with less than a dining, visiting, holidays, and social customs. C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. Activities: Students will listen to CD’s of native Germans, view Content: Expansion of the basic skills learned in French 1, videos and DVDs on German speaking countries and people, pre- with emphasis on the spoken language, original expression, and pare short skits, practice vocabulary and grammar with oral and the structure of the language. Continuing emphasis on cultural written activities, use Internet activities and computer programs. aspects of France and current events with regard to the French Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. speaking world. Vocabulary learned by means of the same Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency.

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GERMAN 2 (F09130Y) SPANISH 1 (F09210Y) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: German 1 (F09110Y); students with less than a Prerequisite: None. C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. Content: Basic skills of understanding, speaking, reading and Content: Continued expansion of the basic skills of listening, writing in Spanish. Pronunciation stressed and cultural areas speaking, reading and writing. Grammar presented in German 1 introduced. will be reviewed and new grammar introduced. Conversational Activities: Spanish sound system studied; vocabulary learned topics are shopping, birthdays, and celebrations, weekend activi- through drills and dialogues. Supplementary learning aids in- ties, sports, travel and food. Dialogues in the textbook begin to clude: tapes, films, CD’s, workbooks, paired and small group introduce more culture in the target language, some history and activities, computer programs, videos and DVDs. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. some geography. Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. (50/50) Activities: Written and oral exercises from the text, and supplemental sources, Internet and computer activities, conversations SPANISH 2 (F09230Y) with classmates, videos and DVDs. Year/2.0 Credits Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: Spanish 1 (F09210Y); students with less than a Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. Content: Emphasis on spoken and written language and language GERMAN 3 (F09150Y) structure. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Vocabulary learned through stories and dialogues. Prerequisite: German 2 (F09130Y); students with less than a Writing continued in workbook. Supplementary learning aids C- in the previous course, must have written teacher approval. include: films, CD’s, paired and small group activities, computer Content: Completion of basic grammar. Emphasis on profi programs, videos and DVDs. ciency in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and telling stories Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. in German. Continuing emphasis on original expression in the Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. (50/50) language. Some topics covered are: travel, youth hostels and camping, vacations, the home, dining, shopping, animals, and SPANISH 3 (F09250Y) going out. Year/2.0 Credits (Dual credit) Activities: German as the language of the classroom with Prerequisite: Spanish 2 (F09230Y); students with less than a dialogue, skits, original compositions, oral presentations, films, C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. slides, videos and CD’s. Content: Proficiency developed in areas of listening, speaking, Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to three hours per week. reading and writing, with emphasis on pronunciation and cul- Evaluation: Based on written and oral proficiency. ture. The Spanish grammar survey is continued and literature is introduced. GERMAN 4 (F09170Y) Activities: Spanish as the language of the classroom. Students Year/2.0 Credits (weighted grade) work with written exercises and free composition. Originality Prerequisite: German 3 (F09150Y) ; students with less than a encouraged in both written and oral Spanish. Activities include C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. paired and small group activities, computer programs, and videos. Content: Review of all the basic grammar from previous years. Short literary selections are read and original skits are presented. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week minimum. Introduction of advanced grammar needed for college placement Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. (50/50) exams. A variety of texts are used to stimulate original expression in conversation and written work. Students read dialogues, short SPANISH 4 (F09270Y) stories, poetry and a brief novel. Topics include Peter Bichsel Year/2.0 Credits (Dual credit & weighted grade) stories, Berlin, plans for the future, health. Prerequisite: Spanish 3 (F09250Y); students with less than a Activities: German as the language of the classroom with dis- C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. cussions, skits, original compositions, oral presentations, films, Content: The literature, history, and culture of Spain and Latin videos and CD’s, newspaper writing. America. Review of all the basic grammar from previous years. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to three hours per week. Introduction of advanced grammar for college placement exams. Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. Activities: Works of famous Spanish and Latin-American authors will be studied and discussed. Work with text and teacher- GERMAN 5 (F09180Y) prepared materials. Individual, partner and small group work. Year/2.0 Credits (weighted grade) Skits, Internet, original compositions. Prerequisite: German 4; students with less than a C in the previ- Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hours per week. ous course must have written teacher approval. Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. (50/50) Content: Advanced Grammar and idiomatic expression; a variety of texts including literary short stories, plays, biography, poetry, SPANISH 5 (F09280Y) letters, newspapers, magazines, films, philosophy; history; dis- Year/2.0 Credits (Dual credit & weighted grade) cussion topics specific to daily life, business and travel. Prerequisite: Spanish 4 (F09270Y); students with less than a C Activities: Participation in a German play, discussions based on in the previous course must have written teacher approval. the above topics, original compositions, letters, journals, films, Content: The literature, history, and culture (traditional and contemporary) of Spain and Latin America. Review of basic panel discussions, skits and debates. German as the language grammar and advanced grammar for college placement exams. of the classroom. Activities: Works of famous and new contemporary Spanish and Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of two hours per week. Latin-American authors and artists will be studied and discussed. Evaluation: Oral and written proficiency.

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A variety of different text types will be read and written. Short films will be viewed and discussed. Work with text and teacher- All students are required to have six (6) credits in mathematics prepared materials. Individual, partner and small group work. for graduation. Internet, original compositions, oral presentations, conversation. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hours per week. Successful completion of fall semester’s work is a prerequisite Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. (50/50) for remaining in the class for the spring semester.

IB LANGUAGE B-SL (See pp.1-3 for description) Students who fail the spring semester of any year course are IB Spanish B – SL Grade 12 encouraged to consider auditing the fall semester before repeat- IB German B – SL Grade 12 ing the spring semester. IB French B – SL Grade 12 IB Japanese B – SL Grade 12 Students enrolled in an Algebra I Honors class their freshman year and who intend to enroll in Calculus (M04950) during their senior year should enroll in Geometry Honors (M04425Y) MATHEMATICS and Algebra 2/Trig (M050IBY) during their sophomore year. Teacher recommendation is required as well as approval of the MATHEMATICS department head. COURSE FR SO JR SR C40 AHD WG/ NCAA HP* A student desiring to enroll in a class for which he/she has not met the prerequisite must have special permission from the De- ESSENTIAL MATH partment Chairperson before enrolling. Investigative Geometry • • Students who are not successful in their Algebra 1 or Algebra Investigative Geometry T • • 1 Intensive courses, their Investigative Geometry courses, or Algebra 2C • • • their Geometry courses are encouraged to remediate this lack of success in summer school to avoid being behind in their Math Lab LD • four-year plan and to insure they have met the prerequisites COLLEGE PREP to move forward in the fall semester with their four-year plan mathematics course. Algebra 1 GT • • • • (8th gr only) Students enrolled in an Algebra I Honors class their freshman Algebra 1 Honors • • • • • year and who intend to enroll in Calculus (M04950) during their senior year should enroll in GT Geometry (M04400) and Algebra 1 • • • • • • • Algebra 2/Trig GT (M04600) during their sophomore year. Algebra 1 T Teacher recommendation is required as well as approval of the • • • • • • • department head. Algebra 1 Intensive • • • • Algebra 1 Intensive T Students must satisfy the Core 40 Requirements which are pass • • • • Algebra 1, Geometry, and either Algebra 2 (w/o Trig) or Algebra Geometry GT • • • • • 2/Trig to be considered for enrollment in a four-year college in Indiana. The State of Indiana requires passing an end-of-course Geometry Honors • • • • • • assessment in Algebra I. Geometry • • • • • • ALGEBRA 1 HONORS (M04201Y) Geometry T • • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) Prerequisite: Eighth grade teacher recommendation is required. Algebra 2/Trig GT • • • • • • Final placement in the course is to be determined by the high Algebra 2/Trig • • • • • • school based on available information. Successful completion of fall semester is a prerequisite for remaining in the class for the Algebra 2 w/o Trig • • • • • spring semester. Students cannot waiver into this class. Probability & Statistics Content: Basic operations on algebraic expressions contain ing • • • • variables, solving equations and inequalities, graphing in the Trigonometry • • • • coordinate plane, and radicals. Emphasis on application of algebraic techniques to the solution of word problems. Participation Pre-Calculus GT • • • • • • in math contests is expected. Statistics AP Activities: Independent study, lectures and classroom discussion • • • • • • of assigned material. Pre-Calculus • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of three to four hours per week. Calculus AB AP • • • • • • Evaluation: Performance on tests, assignments, and quizzes. Calculus BC AP • • • • • IB Math Studies SL • • • • •

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ALGEBRA I (M04220Y) Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned material. ALGEBRA 1T (M04301Y) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. Year/2.0 Credits Cost: Compass and a straight-edge. A notebook is recommended. Prerequisite: Eighth grade mathematics teacher recommendation. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Final placement in the course is to be determined by the high school based on available information. Successful completion GEOMETRY (M04420Y) of fall semester work is a prerequisite for remaining in the class GEOMETRY T (M04510Y) for the spring semester. Year/2.0 Credits Content: Basic operations on algebraic expressions contain Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (M04220Y) or Algebra 1 Honors ing variables, solving equations and inequalities, graphing in a (M04200Y) or Investigative Geometry (M04500) with teacher coordinate plane, and radicals. Emphasis is on application of recommendation. Students may waiver into this class provided algebraic techniques to the solution of word problems. the prerequisite has been met. Successful completion of fall se- Activities: Lectures and discussion of assigned materials. mester is a prerequisite for remaining in class for spring semester. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of two to three hours Content: Euclidean geometry; parallelism, congruence, similarity, per week. deductive proof, area, volume, construction, and coordinate geometry. Evaluation: Performance on tests, assignments, and quizzes. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned material. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. ALGEBRA 1 INTENSIVE (M04222Y) Cost: Compass and a straight-edge. A notebook is recommended. ALGEBRA 1T INTENSIVE (M04223Y) Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Year/2.0 Credits toward Math requirement + 2.0 Credits of Math elective = 4 Credits Total INVESTIGATIVE GEOMETRY (M04500Y) Prerequisite: This course is open to freshmen only based on INVESTIGATIVE GEOMETRY T (M04505Y) recommendations of eighth grade teachers and ISTEP Scores. Year/2.0 Credits Students will be selected for this course who have some difficulty Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (M04220Y), Algebra 1T (M04301Y), Al- with college bound math. gebra 1 Intensive (M04222Y), Algebra 1T Intensive (M04223Y) Content: The content of this course will be the same as the content Successful completion of fall semester is a prerequisite for of Algebra 1 (M04220Y). This class will meet every day for remaining in the class for spring semester. the entire year. Includes basic operations on algebraic expres- Content: Measurement, congruence, similarity, area, volume, sions containing variables, solving equations and inequalities, deductive reasoning, ratio, proportion, and construction. Empha- graphing in the coordinate plane, and radicals. Plus, emphasis sis will be on general application of the geometric ideas rather on application of algebraic techniques to the solution of word than proof of theorems. problems. Because this class will meet every day, more time Activities: Lectures and class discussions of assigned material. can be allowed for the review of computational skills and the Cost: Compass and straight-edge. understanding of the algebra concepts. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of two to three hours Activities: Lectures and discussion of assigned materials. per week. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of two to three hours Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. per week. Evaluation: Performance on tests, assignments, and quizzes. ALGEBRA 2C (M04650Y) Year/2.0 Credits GEOMETRY GT (M04400Y) Prerequisite: Alegebra 1 (M04220Y), Algebra 1T (M04301Y), Year/2.0 Credits Algebra 1 Intensive (M04222Y), Algebra 1T Intenstive Prerequisite: Algebra 1 GT (M04200Y) with teacher recommenda (M04223Y) tion. Final placement in the course is to be determined by the Content: This course will review and extend many of the concepts high school based on available information. Students cannot studied in Algebra to ensure a solid foundation. In addition, the waiver into this class. course will cover some but not all of the major concepts in Al- Content: Euclidean geometry, parallelism, congruence, similar- gebra 2 so therefore it does not satisfy the Core 40 requirements. ity, deductive proof, area, volume, construction, and coordinate Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. geometry. Participation in math contests is expected. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of four hours a week. Activities: Teacher-guided independent study, classroom discus- Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. sion, and lectures. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. ALGEBRA 2/TRIG GT(M04600Y) Cost: Compass and straight-edge. Year/2.0 Credits Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes,and assignments. Prerequisite: Geometry GT (M04400Y) and teacher recom mendation or Algebra 1 Honors (M04201Y) only when being GEOMETRY HONORS (M04425Y) taken concurrently with Geometry GT (M04400Y) with teacher Year/2.0 Credits recommendation and prior approval of the department head. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (M04220Y) or Algebra 1 Honors Student should have a minimum grade of C in Geometry GT. (M04200Y) with teacher recommendation. Successful comple- Students cannot waiver into this class. tion of fall semester is a prerequisite for remaining in the class Content: Topics selected from Intermediate Algebra, Analytic for spring semester. Students cannot waiver into this class. Geometry, and Trigonometry. Enrichment topics and some topics Content: Euclidean geometry; parallelism, congruence, similar- from Pre-Calculus will also be covered. Participation in math ity, deductive proof, area, volume, construction, and coordinate contests is expected. A student owned graphing calculator is geometry. optional, but a scientific calculator is necessary.

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Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of four hours per week. materials. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. PRE-CALCULUS GT (M04900Y) Year/2.0 Credits ALGEBRA 2/TRIG (M050IBY) Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trig GT (M04600Y) with a minimum Year/2.0 Credits grade of C and teacher recommendation. Successful completion Prerequisite: Geometry (M04420Y), Geometry Honors of fall semester work is a prerequisite for remaining in the class (M04425Y) or Geometry GT (M04400Y) with teacher recom- for the spring semester. Students cannot waiver into this class. mendation. Should have a minimum grade of C in Geometry. Content: A comprehensive study of trigonometry, analytic geom- Students may waiver into this class. etry (plane and solid), vectors in two and three dimensions, and Content: For students who have completed Geometry and wish to selected topics in college algebra. Participation in math contests pursue the normal college prep curriculum. Topics selected from is expected. A student owned graphing calculator is optional, Intermediate Algebra, Analytic Geometry, and Trigonometry. A but a scientific calculator is necessary. student owned graphing calculator is optional, but a scientific Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned calculator is necessary. material. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. material. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. STATISTICS Advanced Placement (M04890Y) Year/2.0 Credits ALGEBRA 2 (w/o Trig) (M04700Y) Prerequisite: Alg 2/Trig GT (M04600Y) or Algebra 2/Trig ALGEBRA 2 T (w/o Trig) (M04750Y) (M050IBY) or Trigonometry (M04850S) with a minimum grade Year/2.0 Credits of C and teacher recommendation. Students may not waiver into Prerequisite: Geometry (M04420Y) this class. Students may be enrolled in Pre-Calculus or a Calculus Content: For students who wish to pursue a normal college AB/BC concurrently with AP Statistics. prep curriculum in topics not including Math/Science. Topics Content: Designed to prepare students to take the AP Statistics selected from same material as Algebra 2/Trig, but without the Exam. The course emphasizes exploring data, sampling and Trigonometry. (This course does not fulfill the prerequisites for experimentation, anticipating patterns and statistical inference. Pre-Calculus). A student owned graphing calculator is optional, The course follows closely the syllabus provided by the College but a scientific calculator is necessary. Entrance Examination Board for the AP Statistics Examination. It Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned is expected that the students will take the AP Exam in mid-May. material. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. material. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. PROBABILITY & STATISTICS (M04800S) Semester/1.0 Credit PRE-CALCULUS (M04920Y) Prerequisite: Alg 2/Trig (M04620Y) or Alg 2/Trig GT Year/2.0 Credits (M04600Y). Alg 2 (w/o Trig) (M04700Y) with teacher recom- Prerequisite: Alg 2/Trig (M04620) or Algebra 2/Trig GT mendation. (M04600) with a minimum grade of C and teacher recommenda Content: Designed for seniors who may not plan to take calculus tion. Students may waiver into this class. in college; but does not exclude those who do plan to take calcu- Content: A comprehensive study of trigonometry, analytic ge- lus. Emphasizes probability and statistics through the concrete ometry (plane and solid), vectors in two and three dimensions, rather than the abstract. Some class projects are used to reinforce and selected topics in college algebra. A student owned graphing the topics covered in the text. calculator is optional, but a scientific calculator is necessary. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned ma- Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned terials. Out-of-class projects. material. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of four hours per week. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes,and assignments. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments.

TRIGONOMETRY (M04850S) CALCULUS AB Advanced Placement (M04950Y) Semester/1.0 Credit Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Alg 2/Trig (M04620Y) or Alg 2 (w/o Trig) Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus (M04920Y), or Pre-Calculus GT (M04700Y) with teacher recommendation. Not available for (MO4900Y). Pre-Calculus students without prior teacher recommendation. Content: Designed to prepare students to take the AP Calculus Content: Designed for students who have successfully completed AB Exam. The course emphasizes working with polynomial, three years of college preparatory math but do not wish to con- trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions, and tinue into Pre-Calculus. Consists of a full semester devoted to includes graphing, differentiation of and integration of these trigonometry and trigonometric related topics. Student owned functions. The course follows closely the syllabus provided by scientific calculators are necessary. the College Entrance Examination Board for the AP Calculus Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned Examination. It is expected that students will take the AP Exam in materials. mid-May. Participation in various math contests is also expected.

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Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned materials. MUSIC Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of 5 hours per week. MUSIC Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and daily assign- COURSE FR SO JR SR CORE 40 AHD NCAA ments. Beginning Chorus • • • CALCULUS BC Advanced Placement (M04960Y) Concert Choir Year/2.0 Credits • • • • Prerequisite: Calculus AB(M04950Y) with a minimum grade Adv. Chorus 1 • • • • • of C and teacher recommendation. Students may not waiver Adv. Chorus 2 into this class. • • • • • Content: Designed to prepare students to take the AP Calculus Marching Unit • • • • BC Exam. The course emphasizes working with parametric, po- lar and vector functions and includes graphing, differentiation of Competition Unit • • • • and integration of these functions. The course follows closely the Int. Concert Band 1 syllabus provided by the College Entrance Examination Board • • • • for the AP Calculus Examination. It is expected that students Int. Concert Band 2 • • • • • will take the AP Exam in mid-May. Participation in various math Adv. Concert Band 1 contests is also expected. • • • • • Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned Adv. Concert Band 2 • • • • • material. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of 5 hours per week. Jazz Ensemble • • • • • Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and daily assign- Instrumental Ensemble • • • • • ments. (Percussion) IB Mathematical Studies – SL Grade 12 Advanced Orchestra • • • • • (P/CAL MSIB / M051IB) Intermediate Orchestra Year/2.0 Credits • • • • • (See pp. 1-3 for description) Music Theory & Comp 1 • • • IB Mathematics – SL Grade 12 Music Theory & Comp 2 • • • (CALC SL IB / M052IB) Piano & Elec. Keyboard Year/2.0 Credits • • • (See pp. 1-3 for description) BEGINNING CHORUS (N78510Y) Year 2.0 Credits Prerequisite: membership by Audition Only Content: As the introductory choral ensemble at CHS, students will focus upon the development of vocal technique and music literacy skills through exercises that address proper breathing, tone production, and music reading. These exercises will be directly applicable to repertoire that will be performed in concert settings throughout the year. Activities: Singing in small and large groups, as well as public performance. Occasional journaling/writing assignments. Out-of-Class Time Required: At least four concerts, after school rehearsals prior to performances, organizational contest, and individual practice time. Evaluation: Vocal proficiency, student motivation, classroom participation and written work. All rehearsals and performances are a mandatory part of the class. INTERMEDIATE CHORUS (N78530Y) Year 2.0 Credits Prerequisite: membership by Audition Only Content: This course will focus upon further development of vocal technique and music literacy skills through advanced exercises in proper breathing, tone productions, and music reading. These exercises will be directly applicable to repertoire that will be presented throughout the year to encourage further musical growth. Activities: Singing in small and large groups, as well as public performance, occasional journaling/writing assignments. Out-of-Class Time Required: At least four concerts, after school rehearsals prior to performances, organizational contest, and

26 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 individual practice time. and commencement concerts, solo and ensemble recital, as well Evaluation: Performance proficiency in singing, student motiva- as individual practice time. tion, classroom participation, written work. All rehearsals and Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, rhythmic count- performances are a mandatory part of the class. ing, and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a mandatory part of the class. ADVANCED CHORUS (N78550Y) Year 2.0 Credits INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND 2 (N78640S) Prerequisite: membership by Audition Only Semester 1/1.0 Credit Content: This course will focus upon the in-depth study of Prerequisite: Enrollment in a Semester 1 band class. Audition advanced vocal technique and music literacy skills as well as Only. BAND IS A YEAR LONG COURSE enrollment in two training in the art of live vocal entertainment. A wide variety semesters of band is mandatory. of repertoire will be studied throughout the year to encourage Content: Improving playing technique through the use of study further musical growth, including: traditional choral selections, exercises and preparation of concert and contest literature. commercial music, and various other types of repertoire. Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a solo- Activities: Singing in small and large groups, occasional journ- ist, counting and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in aling/writing assignments, numerous public performances and public concerts. Preparation of ISSMA Organizational Contest competitions throughout the school year. as well as one 90 minute after school rehearsal per week from Out-of-Class Time Required: Two days per week (2 hrs. each) February through April five concerts, after school rehearsals prior to performances, com- Out-of-Class Time Required: At least two concerts, after school petitions, organizational contest, and individual practice time. rehearsals prior to concerts and contests, rehearsals in prepara- Evaluation: Classroom participation, vocal proficiency, student tion for the ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest, and individual motivation, and written work. All rehearsals and performances practice time. are a mandatory part of the class. Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, rhythmic counting, and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a MARCHING UNIT [Color Guard] (N78610S) mandatory part of the class. Semester 1/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Audition Only ADVANCED CONCERT BAND 1 [Trojan Guard] (N786452) Content: Instruction in precision drill, auxiliary equipment tech- Prerequisite: Demonstration of basic skills on a woodwind or niques, and basic dance work. brass instrument along with a desire to be a part of the Trojan Activities: Performs with Trojan Guard Marching Band Guard marching band. The marching season ends after the Out-of-Class Time Required: Evening rehearsals and weekend first nine week quarter, however, BAND IS A YEAR LONG competitions. Performances at home football games, local and COURSE and enrollment in a second semester concert band regional parades. Participation in marching band field show class is mandatory. competitions from late August through to early November. Content: Improving playing technique along with instruction in Evaluation: Motivation, participation, proficiency in drill, equip- precision drill movements. ment work, and basic dance work. All rehearsals and perfor- Activities: Perform at home football games, parades, and field mances are a mandatory part of the class. show competitions around the country. Out-of-Class Time Required: At least 4/5 home football games, COMPETITIVE UNIT [Winter Guard] (N78620S) local and national parades, field show contests and the holiday Semester 2/1.0 Credit concert. Individual practice time including two evening practices Prerequisite: Marching Unit Semester 1 / Audition Only per week (3 hours each) and Saturdays prior to departure for Content: Instruction in advanced drill, auxiliary equipment competitions. techniques, and dance work. Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing and marching, Activities: Competes during the Winter Guard season (Jan-April) student motivation, participation. All rehearsals and perfor- in Midwest Color Guard Sanctioned Circuit events throughout mances, including those at football games are a mandatory part Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, as well as Winter Guard International of the class. sanctioned Regional and National level competitions throughout the United States. ADVANCED CONCERT BAND 2 [Wind Ensemble] (N78635S) Out-of-Class Time Required: Evening rehearsals and weekend Semester 2/1.0 Credit competitions. Prerequisite: BAND IS A YEAR LONG COURSE. Enrollment Evaluation: Motivation, participation, and proficiency. All in a Semester 1 Band Class is mandatory. Audition Only. rehearsals and performances are a mandatory part of the class. Content: Improving instrumental playing technique through the use of etude studies and the preparation of concert and contest INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND 1 (N78630S) literature. Wide range of advanced wind literature for the student Semester 1/1.0 Credit whose ability and interest are equal to the challenging demands Prerequisite: Enrollment in a Semester 2 band class. Dem- of the work. onstration of basic skills on a wind instrument. BAND IS A Activities: Playing in small and large ensembles and performing YEAR LONG COURSE enrollment in two semesters of band in public concerts. is mandatory. Out-of-Class Time Required: At least two concerts, rehearsals Content: Improving playing technique through the use of study (after school) prior to concerts and contests. This also includes exercises and preparation of concert literature. performances and rehearsals outside the scheduled school day Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a solo- in preparation for the ISSMA organizational contest, holiday ist, counting and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in concert, and commencement concert as well as individual prac- public concerts. tice time. Out-of-Class Time Required: At least two concerts, after school Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, student motiva- rehearsals prior to concerts, including preparation for holiday tion, and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a

27 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 mandatory part of the class. Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a solo, counting and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in JAZZ ENSEMBLE (N78670Y) public concerts. Year/2.0 Credits Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of four concerts, Re- Prerequisite: Enrollment in one of the concert ensembles (band, hearsals in preparation for the ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest. orchestra) is mandatory. Pianists and guitarists are the exception After school rehearsals prior to the Holiday Concert, as well as to this policy. All students by Audition Only. the ISSMA Organizational Contest. Content: Study of the various jazz art forms, improvisation, and Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, rhythmic count- development of music reading skills. Wide range of advanced ing, and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a jazz literature for the student whose ability and interest are equal mandatory part of the class. to the challenging demands of more serious work. Activities: Public performances, contests, and music festivals. INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA (N78710Y) Out-of-Class Time Required: After school rehearsals for a mini- Year/2.0 Credits mum of at least four (4) prior to performances, and a one hour Prerequisite: Audition only. sectional each week. Performances include: Holiday Concert, Content: Improving playing technique through the use of study “All That Jazz” Spring Concert, and several Jazz Festivals. exercises and concert/contest literature. Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, student mo- Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a solo, tivation, participation. All rehearsals and performances are a counting and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in mandatory part of the class. public concerts. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of four concerts, Re- INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE (N78680S) hearsals in preparation for the ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest. Semester 1/1.0 Credits After school rehearsals prior to the Holiday Concert, as well as Prerequisite: Open to any student who is currently enrolled in a the ISSMA Organizational Contest. school band program. Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, rhythmic count- All students must have the consent of the director ing, and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a Content: During the first nine week grading period, this class is mandatory part of the class. structured to emphasize rudimental drumming and field percussion as part of the “Trojan Guard” marching band. Literature of MUSIC THEORY & COMPOSITION 1 (N78810S) an advanced nature will be performed on field percussion instru- Semester1/1.0 Credit ments (e.g. snares, multi-tenors, tonal bass drums) in addition Prerequisite: ALL STUDENTS MUST obtain permission to to many traditional and exotic concert percussion instruments. enroll from instructor. Percussion students who do not participate in the field percussion Content: Keyboard familiarity, ear training, chord construction, ensemble will work toward developing their skills in concert interval identification and construction, fundamental part writing percussion performance. and arranging skills intended to develop skills necessary in the During the second nine week grading period, all students will study of instrumental and/or vocal music. focus on concert percussion and the approaching holiday concert Activities: Ear training, sight singing, part writing, listening to performance. During the second semester, this class is designed and reading music, arranging. to improve the student’s knowledge of concert percussion Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. performance technique and enhance their overall musicianship Evaluation: Participation in class activities, written class work, by introducing them to music composed exclusively for the performance on tests and projects. percussion medium. A wide variety of music will be performed including: Baroque, Classical, Pop, Rock, and Jazz. These works MUSIC THEORY & COMPOSITION 2 (N78820S) will range from solos to large ensembles and will be performed Semester 1/1.0 Credit on traditional as well as many exotic percussion instruments. Prerequisite: Music Theory I (N78810S) or evidence of pro- Out-of-Class Time Required: During the first 9 weeks, field per- ficiency as determined by instructor. Knowledge of keyboard cussionist’s commitment will include 4/5 home football games, fundamentals and musical scales, ALL STUDENTS MUST local parades, field show contests and the holiday concert. Indi- obtain permission to enroll from instructor. vidual practice time includes two evening practices per week (3 Content: Detailed study of the components of musical composi- hours each) and Saturdays prior to departure for competitions. tion and style, with emphasis on modern harmonies. Through Both field and concert percussionists, will have homework in the analysis and historical study, offers a foundation for further form of practice and study. Additional rehearsals when necessary. musical study in college. This also includes 1 weekly 2 hour rehearsal outside the sched- Activities: Ear training, sight singing, part writing, composition, uled school day in preparation for the ISSMA Organizational arranging, lectures, discussion. contest, Holiday concert, and Commencement concert. Students Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. are REQUIRED to participate in the ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Evaluation: Participation in class activities, written class work, Competition. A nominal fee will be required for participation in performance on tests and projects. ISSMA events. (Solos $12.00/ Ensembles $6.00) Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, student mo- PIANO AND ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD 1 (N78830S) tivation, participation. All rehearsals and performances are a Semester/1.0 Credit mandatory part of the class. Prerequisite: A desire to learn to play the piano, no previous keyboarding experience. Grades 11 & 12. ADVANCED ORCHESTRA (N78715Y) Content: Learning the basic techniques of keyboard playing Year/2.0 Credits and rudiments of music. This class is for those who have never Prerequisite: Audition only. played the piano before. Content: Improving playing technique through the use of study Activities: written work, technique exercises, occasional jour- exercises and concert/contest literature. naling/writing assignments, self-guided practice on assigned

28 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 pieces of music. BASIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 (P08210S) Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour of written work from a Semester/1.0 Credit workbook. Prerequisite: Basic Physical Education 1 (P08110S). Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, written work, Content: Individual activities, lifetime sports, team sports, and final project, student motivation and participation. co-educational activities. Physical education uniforms (with the exception of shoes) are furnished and laundered by the school once a week. Activities: May include fitness and conditioning, soccer, bowling, PHYSICAL EDUCATION basketball, wrestling, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, lacrosse, PHYSICAL EDUCATION track, circuit training, tennis, handball, rollerblading, racquetball, COURSE FR SO JR SR CORE 40 AHD NCAA aerobics, dance, badminton and swimming. At the beginning of the course, swimming ability of all students is determined. Based Basic P.E. 1 • • • • • • on that ability, each student is assigned one quarter of swimming. Swimming is required each semester of Basic PE. Basic P.E. 2 • • • • • • Swimming & Diving • • • A STUDENT MAY NOT ENROLL IN MORE THAN 1 ADVANCED PE CLASS PER SEMESTER. Fitness • • • Body Conditioning • • • ELECTIVE P. E.—SWIM COURSES Semester/1.0 Credit Power Lifting • • • All elective swim courses except Red Cross Senior Lifeguarding Body Building may be repeated for credit with a grade of B or better. Prerequi- • • • sites included in individual course descriptions below. Power Conditioning • • • INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING (P8060S) Prerequisite: Required PE or permission of instructor. Instruc- P.E. Graduation Requirements: tion in swimming fundamentals designed for the student who Physical Education--2 Credits. All students are required to take wants to increase their swimming ability. 2 semesters of Basic P.E. (1 Sem. = 1 Credit) ADVANCED SWIMMING (P80620S) Health and Safety--1 Credit (One semester) OR Nutrition & Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. All nine styles of Wellness (C) (H46130S), Child Development and Parenting swimming taught and evaluated. Course is for the serious swim- (H46410S), and Interpersonal Relationships (H46420S) and mer who intends to take lifesaving and/or to work for a water Adult Roles and Responsibilities (H46450S). NOTE: The above safety instructor’s license. requirements are established by the State of Indiana and cannot be waived by the school. RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING (P80650S) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Fifteen years of age To participate in IHSAA sanctioned athletics, students must pass and completion of 9th grade; a grade of “B” or better in Inter- five courses each quarter. Freshman physical education does mediate Swimming (P8060) or Advanced Swimming (P80620). count as one of the courses for eligibility both semesters. After This course can lead to Red Cross certification for lifeguarding. the freshman year, all Health/P.E. courses may count as one of (Approx. cost is $30.) the courses for eligibility. DIVING (P80660S) BASIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 (P08110S) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Instruction in the fun- Semester/1.0 Credit damental dives in the following categories: Forward, backward, Prerequisite: None. inward, somersault, reverse, and twists. Content: Individual activities, lifetime sports, team sports, and Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except Senior Lifesaving co-educational activities. Physical education uniforms (with the (P80650S) which may require up to one hour per week. exception of shoes) are furnished and laundered by the school Evaluation: Skill testing and participation in class. once a week. Activities: May include fitness and conditioning, soccer, bowling, ELECT. P.E. -FITNESS (P80970S) basketball, wrestling, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, lacrosse, Semester/1.0 Credit track, circuit training, tennis, handball, rollerblading, racquetball, Prerequisite: Basic P.E. aerobics, dance, badminton and swimming. At the beginning of Content: Workout program structured to reduce body fat per- the course, swimming ability of all students is determined. Based centage, to improve cardiovascular capabilities, and shape and on that ability, each student is assigned one quarter of swimming. strengthen muscle mass. Swimming is required each semester of Basic PE. Activities: Calisthenics, stretching exercises, aerobic workouts, Out-of-Class Time Required: Some study time and fitness plan- walking/jogging workouts, and use of Cybex VR2 selectarized ning expected. Written tests on history, rules, vocabulary and machines and aerobic equipment. strategies are given. Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except for make-up time Evaluation: Participation in class, skill development and im- due to an absence. provement, proficiency in skill tests, and knowledge assessment Evaluation: Based on participation, attitude, and improvement. on written tests that may cover history, rules, vocabulary and strategies of the sport or activity. ELECT. P.E.- BODY CONDITIONING (P80710S) (P80720S) Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Basic P.E. 1 & 2. Fitness required for students who need

29 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 to meet basic strength requirements. HEALTH (P08950S) Content: A program of body conditioning based on instructor’s Semester/1.0 Credit diagnosis of needs. Prerequisite: None. Activities: Supervised body conditioning exercise, isometrics, and Content: Wellness, emotional and mental health, healthy and weight lifting. safe relationships, nutrition and weight management, physical Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except for make-up time due activity, reproductive health and sexually transmitted diseases, to an absence. alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse, organ donation Evaluation: Based on participation, attitude, effort, and improve- Activities: Lectures, class discussion and group work, reading, ment. All students will be evaluated on vocabulary. group research, computer projects, videos, reports and class activities. ELECT. P. E. - POWER LIFTING (P80750S)(P80760S) Out-of-Class Time Required: Average of 2 hours per week. Semester/1.0 credit Evaluation: Homework, tests, quizzes, class participation, proj- Prerequisite: Basic P.E. 1 & 2. Fitness required for students who need ects, midterm and final exam. to meet basic strength requirements. Content: A weightlifting program designed to increase strength ADVANCED HEALTH (P80960S) and build power. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Supervised lifting program built on the core power lifts. (Only offered in Spring semester) Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except for make-up time Prerequisite: “C” or higher in Health or equivalent due to an absence. Content: Study of human body systems including musculoskel- Evaluation: Based on participation, attitude, effort, and improve- etal, nervous and endocrine, cardiorespiratory, digestive and ment. All students will be evaluated on vocabulary. urinary as well as infectious disease. Students will learn about the basic anatomy and function of each system as well as com- ELECT. P. E.- BODY BUILDING (P80770S) (P80780S) mon diseases, illnesses and/or injuries to each system. Current Semester/1.0 Credit treatments will also be discussed. Students interested in an allied health profession should take this course. Prerequisite: Basic P.E. 1 & 2. Fitness required for students who need Activities: Lectures, class discussion and group work, research to meet basic strength requirements. and group presentations for each unit, videos and discussions, Content: A weightlifting program designed for body sculpting, field trips muscle definition and shape. Out-of-Class Time Required: Average of two hours per week Activities: Supervised lifting program offering multiple exercises Evaluation: Homework, tests, quizzes, class participation, proj- for each muscle group with emphasis on diet and the reduction of ects, individual projects, midterm and final exam body fat. Out-of-Class-Time Required: None, except for make-up time due INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING (P80900S) to an absence. Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Based on participation, attitude and progress. Prerequisite: “C” or higher in Health or equivalent Content: Musculoskeletal system anatomy and physiology as ELECT. P.E. - POWER CONDITIONING (P80850S) well as common injuries to the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, thigh, Semester/1.0 Credit spine, and head. Basic sports medicine and legal aspects will Prerequisite: Basic P.E. 1 & 2. Fitness required for students who also be presented. Taping techniques for the foot, ankle knee and need to meet basic strength requirements. wrist will be taught. Students will also be required to observe one Content: A course involved in training the student in the area of game and spend one hour after school observing in the training quick explosive contractions of the muscle fiber. The objective of room before the last day of class. Students interested in an allied this course is to develop 5 specific areas: muscular strength, plyo- health profession such as athletic training and/or physical therapy should take this course. This is not an exercise or workout class. metric training, agility training, flexibility, and body composition Activities: Lectures, class discussion, note taking and outlining, and nutrition. daily taping techniques, videos and discussion, field trip Activities: Weight training, plyometric training, agility training, Out-of-Class Time Required: Average of two hours per week. stretching exercises, nutrition education. Evaluation: Homework, tests, quizzes, taping tests, observations, Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except for make-up time due midterm and final exam to an absence. Evaluation: Class participation, pre and post testing of activities, SUBSTANCE ABUSE (P80990S) attitude and effort in class activities. All students will be evaluated Semester/1.0 Credit on vocabulary. Prerequisite: Required Health or equivalent Content: This class will provide students with information, based on scientific FACTS, about drug use and abuse. Students will be asked to keep an open mind by listening, thinking, and making decisions which may affect one’s health, finances, productivity, HEALTH and overall quality of life. This class is about prevention. Spe- cifically, the class material will address substance abuse vocabu- HEALTH lary, and discussion regarding nicotine and smoking, narcotics, COURSE FR SO JR SR CORE 40 AHD NCAA stimulants, depressants, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, and steroid usage, etc. Class participation is essential for students to Health and Wellness • • • • receive their best possible grade. Advanced Health Activities: Lectures, discussions, guest speakers, videos and • • field trip Intro to Athletic Training • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. Evaluation: Written tests, projects, speeches, class participation Substance Abuse • •

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BIOLOGY 1 GT (C03000Y) SCIENCE Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) SCIENCE Prerequisite: Top 5% of freshmen class as determined by a science ability test. COURSE FR SO JR SR C40 AHD WG/ NCAA HP* Content: Varied coverage of the life sciences. Activities: Discussion, questions and answer, inquiry exercises, Biology 1 GT • • • • • labs, experiments, and small group work. Emphasis on higher Biology Honors level thinking skills during evaluation. • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: 2 hours per week. IB Biology HL • • • • • • Evaluation: Individual and group tests, lab write-ups, problems, and various assignments. Biology 1 • • • • Biology 1 T BIOLOGY HONORS (C03025Y) • • • Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) Biology 1-TRAN • Prerequisite: Placement determined by science ability test. Content: Comprehensive study of living things and their adapta- Biology 2 AP • • • • • • tions for survival. Physiology & Anatomy • • • • • • Activities: Self-paced individualized instruction with guidance and emphasis on higher order thinking skills. Zoology • • • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Earth & Space Science 1 Evaluation: Mastery of material as demonstrated by testing • • • • • • and verbal interaction with instructor, various assignments and IB Chemistry SL • • • • • • projects Chemistry 1 • • • • • • BIOLOGY 1 (C03020Y) Chemistry 2 BIOLOGY 1-T (C03040Y) • • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits Chemistry 2 AP • • • • • • BIOLOGY 1-TRAN (C03045Y) (See Special Educ. Section) IB Physics HL Prerequisite: None. • • • • • • Content: Comprehensive study of living things and their adapta- Physics B AP • • • • • tions for survival. Activities: Class discussion, films, labs, computer simulations, Physics 2 • • • • • demonstrations, and projects. Physics 1 Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week • • • • • Evaluation: Written assignments, quizzes, lab reports, tests, oral Physics 1 Applied • • • • • class participation Integrated Chemistry- • • • • • • IB BIOLOGY 1 – HL Grade 11 (IB BIO 1HL / C030IB) Physics IB BIOLOGY 2 – HL Grade 12 (IB BIO 2HL / C031IB) Integrated Chemistry- • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits Physics T (See pp. 1-3 for description) Envir. Science AP • • • • • • BIOLOGY 2 AP (C03050Y) Envir. Science Adv. • • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade & Dual credit) Envir. Science T Prerequisite: Recommendation of teacher, Biology 1 (C03020Y), • • • • • Chemistry 1 (C03210Y. Horticulture • • • Content: The AP curriculum to be followed will include: Mol- ecules, cells, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, plants and animals. * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. Activities: Class discussion, laboratory investigations, computer *These courses count for honors diploma. Recommended for simulations, multimedia presentations. College Prep. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night for reading. Additional two-hours per week for lab work. The Indiana Department of Education requires four credits of Evaluation: Performance on written assignments, tests, quizzes science for graduation including two credits in life science and essays and laboratory investigations. two credits in a physical science. In addition, beginning with the class of 2003, Duneland School Corporation will require ADVANCED SCIENCE, SPECIAL TOPICS two additional science credits which may be earned by taking (ZOOLOGY) ( C03090Y) any of the following: Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) Biology 1 Chemistry Prerequisite: Biology 1 (C03020Y) and Chemistry 1 (C03210Y). Physics Environmental Science Sophomores by permission. Integrated Chem-Physics Earth Science Content: Study of the nature of science, animal cell biology, ge- Physiology and Anatomy Zoology netics, organic evolution, animal reproduction and development, animal architecture, taxonomy and phylogeny, animal diversity

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(Porifera-Chordates), and animal systems. CHEMISTRY 2 AP (C03235Y) Activities: Designing experiments, lab investigations, micro- Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade/Dual credit) scopic observations, dissections, computer simulations and Prerequisite: Chemistry 1 (C03210Y) and teacher’s recom- analyzing data. mendation. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night. Content: The Ap curriculum will be followed and will include: Evaluation: Homework completion, tests, quizzes, laboratory structure of matter, states of matter, chemical reations and gas reports and practicals, experimental designs. behavior. Activities: Laboratory investigations, lectures and discussions. PHYSIOLOGY & ANATOMY (C03080Y) Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night plus additional Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) time for lab reports. Prerequisite: Must take two (2) of the following: Zoology Evaluation: Written assignments, tests, quizzes and lab reports. (C03090Y); Chemistry I (C03210Y); Physics I (C03310Y) Content: Study of anatomical terms, histology, integumentary, IB PHYSICS – HL Grades 11 & 12 skeletal muscular, nervous, endocrine, immune, circulatory, re- (IB PHY 1HL / C033IB) spiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and lymphatic systems. (IB PHY 2HL / C034IB) Activities: Histological examinations (microscope), lab draw- 2 Years/4.0 Credits (2 credits each year) (Weighted grade) ings, gross dissections, designing experiments, computer simu- (See pp. 1-3 for description) lations. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to one and one half hours. PHYSICS B AP (C03335Y) Evaluation: Homework completion, tests, quizzes, lab reports, Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade & Dual credit) lab practicals, and experimental designs. Prerequisite: Recommendation of teacher, Physics 1 (C03310Y), Chemistry 1(C03210Y). EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE 1 (C03110Y) Content: The AP-B curriculum to be followed will include: Year/2.0 Credits scientific processes, mechanics, dynamics, electrostatics, electri- Prerequisite: Biology 1 (C03020Y). cal currents, magnetism, electromagnetic radiation, optics, and Content: An investigative approach to the study of the earth that modern physics. places emphasis on the processes that change our planet and shape Activities: Class discussions, investigative laboratory activities, the environment. Units covered will include the Weather Cycle, date acquisition and processing, and problem solving sessions. the Rock Cycle, Earth History, Plate Tectonics and Exploration Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night for problem of the Universe. solving plus additional time for lab reports. Activities: Laboratory investigations, class discussions. Evaluation: Exams, quizzes, lab reports, problem sets and Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. participation Evaluation: Performance on classroom and laboratory investigations and on objective tests. PHYSICS 2 (C03330Y) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade & Dual credit) IB CHEMISTRY - SL Grade 11 or 12 `Prerequisite: Physics 1 (C03310Y). (IB CHEM SL / C032IB) Content: Complex mathematical problems of mechanics, fluid Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) flow, strength of materials, electricity and magnetism. (See pp. 1-3 for description) Activities: Problem solving in laboratory investigations and class discussions. CHEMISTRY 1 (C03210Y) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of two hours per week. Year/2.0 Credits Evaluation: Performance in class, on tests, and lab reports. Prerequisite: Biology 1 (C03020Y), Algebra 1. Content: Study of the materials of our environment and the PHYSICS 1 (C03310Y) changes they undergo, how the changes can be communicated Year/2.0 Credits by means of equations, and the quantitative relationships con- Prerequisite: Algebra 1; Geometry; Biology 1. cerning these changes. Content: Contemporary study of the concepts of motion, force, Activities: Lectures, class discussions, and laboratory investiga- energy, light, electricity, and magnetism. tions, demonstrations. Activities: Lectures, classroom discussions, laboratory investiga- Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately one-half hour tions with the opportunity to apply mathematics to the solving per day. of the problem. Evaluation: Performance on tests, laboratory reports and home- Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of two hours per week. work projects, in class assignments. Evaluation: Performance on tests, lab reports, and other activities. CHEMISTRY 2 (C03230Y) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade/Dual credit) INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY-PHYSICS (C03510Y) Prerequisite: Chemistry 1 (C03210Y). Year/2.0 Credits Content: Additional study of the basic principles of Chemistry. Prerequisite: Biology 1 (C03020Y). Activities: Laboratory investigations, lectures and discussions, Content: A general study of physics and chemistry using only demonstrations. simple mathematics. Topics include motion, forces, simple ma- Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately one-half hour per chines, light, sound, electricity, structure of matter, and chemistry day. in our world. Evaluation: Performance on tests, laboratory reports, and home- Activities: Class discussions/lectures, laboratory investigations, work assignments.

32 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 demonstrations, reports, computer programs. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of one hour per techniques for home and garden, including identification, propa- gation, disease and insect control. week. Activities: Lecture and discussions, laboratory experiences us- Evaluation: Performance on tests, laboratories, in-class ing the Florida Room and courtyard plots and climate-controlled assignments and reports. chambers, video and intrablock field studies. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY-PHYSICS T (C03550Y) Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, reports, and labora- Year/2.0 Credits tory activities. Prerequisite: Recommendation of Biology 1 teachers. Content: A general study of physics and chemistry using only simple mathematics. Topics include motion, forces, simple machines, light, sound, electricity, structure of matter, and chemistry in our world. SOCIAL STUDIES Activities: Class discussions/lectures, laboratory investi SOCIAL STUDIES gations, demonstrations, reports, computer programs. COURSE FR SO JR SR C40 AHD WG/ NCAA Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of one hour per HP* week. Evaluation: Performance on tests, laboratories, in-class Geography/History • • • • of the World assignments and reports. Geography/History • • • • • ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AP (C03610Y ) of the World Honors Year/2.0 Credits Geography/History • • • Prerequisite: Biology 1 (C03020Y), Chemistry 1 (C03210Y). of the World T Content: Study of the scientific principles, concepts, and World History methodologies required to understand the interrelationships • • • • of the natural word, identification and analysis of environ- World History • • • • • mental problems both natural and human-made, and evalu- Honors ation of the relative risks associated with these problems Current Problems, • • • • • • • and examination of alternative solutions for resolving or Issues and Events preventing them. U.S. History Activities: Laboratory investigations, lecture and discussion • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: One half hour per night plus IB History HL • • • • • • additional time for lab reports. Evaluation: Written assignments, tests, quizzes and lab U.S. History Honors • • • • • reports. U.S. History AP • • • • • ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ADVANCED (C03610Y) U.S. History T • • • Year/2.0 Credits U.S. Government Prerequisite: Biology 1 (C03020Y). • • • • Content: Problems in today’s environment U.S. Gov’t. Honors • • • • • Activities: Class discussions, laboratory investigations, computer simulations, films. Required essay on an envi- U.S. Government T • • • ronmental problem. Sociology Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of two hours per • • • • • week. Economics • • • • Evaluation: Performance on written assignments, papers, tests, class participation, reaction paper or project. IB Economics SL • • • • • • Economics Honors ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE T (C03615Y) • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits Economics T • • • Prerequisite: Biology 1 (C03020Y). Content: Problems in today’s environment Activities: Class discussions, laboratory investigations, Graduation requirements: All students are required to com- computer simulations, films. Required essay on an envi- plete a total of 6 Social Studies credits in order to graduate from ronmental problem. Chesterton High School: Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of two hours per Freshman Year: 2.0 credits-Geography/History of the World or week. World History Evaluation: Performance on written assignments, papers, Junior Year: 2.0 credits-United States History tests, class participation, reaction paper or project. Senior Year: 1.0 credit-United States Government and 1.0 credit- Economics HORTICULTURE (C03710S) Semester/1.0 Credit 9th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES Prerequisite: Biology 1 (C03020Y). As a result of middle school recommendation, students will be Content: Practical applications of plant growing and design placed into one of 4 programs, all of which emphasize the es-

33 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 sential social studies skills of gathering, interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, synthesizing, and evaluating information. GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY OF THE WORLD (U01900Y, U01905Y, U01910Y) WORLD HISTORY (U01915Y) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits This one-year course is different from the World History class in This one year course will explore the events, people, movements, the sense that greater emphasis will be placed upon the geographi- and changes that have affected the evolution of world history. cal study of the world. While historical events are examined, the Much greater emphasis will be placed upon the historical, rather emphasis is clearly placed upon geographical concepts. This is than geographical aspects of the world’s development. clearly a class for those who enjoy geography. Content: This course traces the history of the world from the Content: Students will develop and apply the five fundamental dawn of civilization to modern times. Emphasis will be placed themes of geography in order to become geographically literate. upon analyzing the major historical and cultural developments of Students will also apply geographical concepts to deepen their the past which influenced people and places in subsequent eras understanding of the world’s unique cultural landscape. of world history. Activities: map reading, map making, lectures, discussions, Activities: Lectures, discussions, readings, maps, videos, written individual and group presentations, videos, written assignments, assignments, and individual as well as group projects. readings. Out-of-class Time Requirement: From one to five hours per week Out-of -Class Time Required: From one to five hours per week, depending upon reading and writing levels. depending on placement level. Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and work, readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective evaluation where necessary and appropriate. subjective evaluation where necessary and appropriate.

WORLD HISTORY HONORS (U01920Y) Geography/History of the World-Honors-(U01905Y) (Weight- Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) ed grade)- A course for students who have been identified as being A course for students who have been identified as being able to able to handle advanced work. Strong writing and analytical handle advanced work. The class requires strong written and skills are needed to succeed in this class. The course fulfills the analytic skills. It is a challenging class clearly designed for the requirement for the CHS Distinguished Honors Recognition, as- stronger student of history. The course fulfills the requirement for suming the student earns a grade of “B” or better. To remain in the CHS Distinguished Honors Recognition, assuming the student the class, students must maintain a grade of at least “C” or higher. earns a grade of “B” or better. To remain in the class, students Geography/History of the World-(U01900Y)- A course for must maintain a grade of at least “C” or higher. students who have been identified as working at or near their Content: This course traces the history of the world from the grade level. dawn of civilization to modern times. Emphasis will be placed Geography/History of the World-T-(U01910Y)- A course for upon analyzing the major historical and cultural developments of conscientious students who have difficulty with social studies the past which influenced people and places in subsequent eras classes and have been identified as having special needs. of world history. Activities: Lectures, discussions, readings, maps, videos, written 11th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES assignments, and individual and group projects. Based on a combination of teacher recommendation and past Out-of-Class Time Required: From one to five hours per week, achievement in the social studies, 11th grade students will be depending on placement level. placed into one of 4 US History programs, all of which emphasize Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written the essential social studies skills of gathering, interpreting, ana- work, readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and lyzing, summarizing, synthesizing, and evaluating information. subjective evaluation where necessary and appropriate. IB HISTORY 1HL Grade 11 (IB HST 1HL / U021IB) CURRENT PROBLEMS, ISSUES AND EVENTS (CU02600S) IB HISTORY 2HL Grade 12 (IB HST 2HL / U022IB) Semester/1.0 Credit Year/2.0 Credits (weighted grade) Prerequisite: None (See pp. 1-3 for description) Content: This course looks in depth at three subject areas during this one semester course. Although this course is not a part of U.S. HISTORY (U02100Y, U02110Y, U02120Y, U02160) the International baccalaureate (IB) program, it is taught from Year/2.0 Credits an IB perspective. This is designed to give students that are Content: American History from beginnings to present-day, interested in the IB program to experience an introduction to IB with special emphasis placed on the events of the past 100 years. teaching. Previous subjects chosen for the course have been the The first quarter serves as a review of historical topics through 2012 Presidential Election, the rise of Islamic Fundamentalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction. The second quarter covers Gun control in America, China, and Threats to American Hege- the late 19th century and World War I. The third quarter covers mony. Students develop competence in (1) recognizing cause the 1920s through the 1950s. The last quarter covers the 1960s and effect relationships, (2) recognizing fallacies in reasoning through to modern times. and propaganda devices, (3) synthesizing knowledge into useful Activities: Lectures, discussions, readings, maps, videos, written patterns, (4) stating and testing hypotheses, and (5) generalizing assignments, and individual and group projects. based on evidence. Out of Class Time Required: Normal course homework require- Out-of-Class Time Required: From two to five hours per week, ments depending on placement level. Evaluation: The course will utilize a combination of exams and Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written discussions for student evaluation work, readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and

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U.S. History-Advanced Placement-(U02100Y) (Weighted ECONOMICS (U02420S, U02430S, U02440S) grade & Dual credit)- A course for students who have been Semester/1.0 Credit identified as able to do advanced work. This rigorous college- Content: This course is designed to give all students a basic un- level course provides an in-depth analysis of the events, conflicts, derstanding of how their country’s economy operates. Students issues and themes of American History. This course gives special will learn to analyze the inner workings (microeconomics) and emphasis on preparing students to take the AP Test at the end of broad policies (macroeconomics) of America’s economic system the course. Students who successfully complete the Advanced and evaluate how it affects our daily lives. The goal of the se- Placement U.S. History test may be eligible for college credit. nior year economics course is for the student to demonstrate an The course fulfills the requirement for the CHS Distinguished understanding of basic economic concepts and how they apply Honors Recognition, assuming the student earns a grade of “B” to current economic situations. Students examine their roles as or better. Strong writing skills are mandatory for success in this consumer, worker, investor and voting citizen. Topics of discus- class. To remain in the class, students must maintain a grade of sion include the nature of supply and demand, market structures, “C” or higher. growth and development, capital formation, the role of govern- U. S. History-Honors-(U02110Y) (Weighted grade & Dual ment, the Stock Market, comparative economic systems, fiscal credit)- A course for students who have been identified as able and monetary policies, and the impact of political and social to do advanced work. This college-level course also provides an decisions on the economy. in-depth analysis of the events, issues, and themes of American Activities: Lectures, class discussion, videos, research projects, History. Successful completion of this course can also be used written assignments, guest speakers, and quiz bowls. towards obtaining the Distinguished Honor Student Recognition, Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written assuming the student earns a grade of “B” or better. To remain in work, readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and the class, students must maintain a grade of “C” or higher. subjective evaluation where necessary and appropriate. U. S. History-(U02120Y)- A course for students who have been Out of Class Time Required: Two to five hours per week based identified as working at or near their grade level. upon placement level. U. S. History-T-(U02160)- A course for conscientious students Economics Honors (U02420S) (Weighted grade)- A course for who have difficulty with social studies classes and have been students who have been identified as able to do advanced work. identified as having special needs. Successful completion of this course can also be used towards obtaining the Distinguished Honor Student Recognition, assuming 12th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES the student earns a grade of “B” or better. To remain in the class, students must maintain a grade of “C” or higher. Based on a combination of teacher recommendation and past Economics (U02430S)- A course for students who have been achievement in the social studies, 12th grade students will be identified as working at or near their grade level. placed into one of three (3) Government and Economics pro- Economics-T (U02440S)- A course for conscientious students grams, all of which emphasize the essential social studies skills who have difficulty with social studies classes and have been of gathering, interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, synthesizing, identified as having special needs. and evaluating information. IB ECONOMICS – SL Grade 11 or 12 U.S. GOVERNMENT (U0232310S, U02320S, U02330S) (IB ECON SL / U024IB) Semester/1.0 Credit Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) Content: This course focuses on the founding principles and (See pp. 1-3 for descriptions) beliefs of American government. Students will study the structure, operation, problems, and reforms associated with the three branches of our national government with a special emphasis on SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES contemporary issues and how government affects the quality of daily life. SOCIOLOGY (U02410S) Activities: Lectures, class discussion, videos, research projects, Semester/1.0 Credit written assignments, guest speakers, and quiz bowls. An elective class open to juniors and seniors. Successful comple- Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written tion of this course can be used towards obtaining the Distinguished work, readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and Honor Student Recognition, assuming the student earns a grade subjective evaluation where necessary and appropriate. of “B” or better. Out of Class Time Required: Two to five hours per week based Prerequisite: Students must have a Social Studies Department upon placement level. teacher’s recommendation in order to take the class. U.S. Government-Honors-(U02310S) (Weighted grade & Content: The class will focus on the study of human society, in- Dual credit)- A course for students who have been identified as cluding both social action and social organization. Students will able to do advanced work. Successful completion of this course examine the various ways that an individual’s life is shaped by the can also be used towards obtaining the Distinguished Honor structures and forces of society. Special emphasis will be placed Student Recognition, assuming the student earns a grade of “B” upon the following sociological topics: socialization, deviance, or better. To remain in the class, students must maintain a grade class stratification, race and gender issues, the family, and educa- of “C” or higher. tion. Students are expected to develop a thorough understanding U. S. Government-(U02320S) of sociological concepts and apply them to current events. - A course for students who have Activities: Reading assignments, sociological research projects, been identified as working at or near their grade level. group discussion, class experiments, and various writing assign- U. S. Government-T-(U02330S)- A course for conscientious ments. students who have difficulty with social studies classes and have Out of Class Time Required: Three to four hours per week.

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Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, group work, class participation, and The following classes do not meet State Standards or prepare term papers. students for the Graduation Qualifying Exam. They will not fulfill G.Q.E. Waiver requirements. Students enrolled in these classes IB PSYCHOLOGY – SL (IB PSYC SL / U025IB) may qualify for a Certificate of Achievement: Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) (See pp. 1-3 for descriptions) SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSE FR SO JR SR CORE 40 AHD NCAA PSYCHOLOGY (U022490S) Semester/ 1.0 Credit English 9X • An elective class open to juniors and seniors. Successful comple- English 10X tion of this course can be used towards obtaining the Distinguished • Honor Student Recognition, assuming the student earns a grade English 11X • of “B” or better. Prerequisite: Students must have a Social Studies Department English 12 X • teacher’s recommendation in order to take the class. Senior status is strongly recommended for this course. Math 9X • Content: A study of the patterns of human behavior, mental health, Math 10X and the effects of heredity and environment. • Activities: Readings, experiments, videos, role-playing, small Math 11X • group projects, lectures, and discussion. Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, group work, projects, and class par- Science 9X • ticipation. Science 10X • World Geography 1X • • • World Geography 2X • • • U.S. History 11X • SPECIAL EDUCATION U.S. Government 12X • U.S. Economics 12X • The following classes may be considered in the request for a Waiver for the Graduation Qualifying Exam if State Stan- Health X • • dards are met: Computer X • • • • SPECIAL EDUCATION Drivers Education X • • • COURSE FR SO JR SR CORE 40 AHD NCAA Func. Reading 9-12 • • • • English 9 HI • Func. Math 9-12 • • • • English 10 HI • Community Living Skills • • • • English 11 HI • Personal Living Skills • • • • English 12 HI • English 9 EH • Other Special Education Elective Courses include: English 10 EH • SPECIAL EDUCATION English 11 EH • COURSE SUMMARY FR SO JR SR CORE 40 AHD NCAA English 12 EH • Reading M • • • • Algebra 1 LD • • • Self Improvement EH • • • • Inv. Geometry LD • • • Pre Vocational Work • • Alg 2 LD • • ENGLISH 9X (E05010Y) Alg EH Year/2.0 Credits • Prerequisite: None. Alg 2 CEH • Content: A general overview of basic English grammar. Specific emphasis on basic language arts skills and vocabulary. Invest. Geom. EH • Activities: Text exercises, reading, writing, and listening activi- Geom. EH ties, oral reports. • Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal Biology 1-Tran • Evaluation: Performance on tests, daily written assignment, special projects and individual effort. Geography & History • • • • of the World LD

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ENGLISH 10X (E05030Y) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Year/2.0 Credits Evaluation: Based on test performance, daily written assignments Prerequisite: English 9X (S05010Y) and individual effort. Content: High interest material based on life problem themes. The course is designed to improve reading comprehension skills SCIENCE 9X (C05180Y) as well as provide a practical guide to the most essential reading Year/2.0 Credits necessary for living. The course also contains a review of basic Prerequisite: None. language skills and vocabulary. Content: Overview of general life science with units including Activities: Reading comprehension exercises, individual projects, ecology, plants, animals. small group discussions and oral presentations. Activities: Practical classroom experiments and application of Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. knowledge learned in addition to individual assignments, lectures Evaluation: Based on written assignments, individual effort and and group discussions. participation. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Evaluation: Focus on individual achievement on experiments ENGLISH 11X (E05050Y) and test. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: English 10X (S05030Y) SCIENCE 10X (C05190Y) Content: Review of grammar, writing skills and literature. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Textbook activities, additional activities at teacher Prerequisite: Science 9X (C05180Y) discretion, classroom readings. Content: Overview of general earth science with units including Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. solar system, weather, and natural resources. Evaluation: Based on written assignments, individual effort and Activities: Practical classroom experiments and application of participation. knowledge learned in addition to individual assignments, lectures and group discussions. ENGLISH 12X (E05070Y) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Year/2.0 Credits Evaluation: Focus on individual achievement on experiments Prerequisite: English 11X (S05050Y) and tests, as well as individual effort. Content: Focus on sharpening basic English skills including reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. WORLD GEOGRAPHY 1X (U05160S) Activities: Several discussion activities, written assignments. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Prerequisite: None. Evaluation: Based on written assignments, individual effort and Content: Map and globe skills, location of places, distinguished participation. landforms and oceans, usage of latitude and longitude, using an atlas, interpretation of maps keys, study of the seven continents, MATH 9X (M05090Y) four oceans, and time-related skills. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Reading assignment, group discussion, map reading, Prerequisite: None. map skills, student projects and a variety of writing activities. Content: Basic arithmetic skills with emphasis on whole numbers, Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to four hours per week. understanding fractions, measurement and everyday mathematic Evaluation: Written assignments, tests, student projects, and problems. student conferences. Activities: Class discussion, written assignments, and individual work covering the assigned. WORLD GEOGRAPHY 2X (U05165S) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Based on test performance, daily written assignments Prerequisite: World Geography 1X (U05160S) and individual effort. Content: Continued study of topics covered in World Geography 1X. MATH 10X (M05110Y) Activities: Reading assignment, group discussion, map reading, Year/2.0 Credits map skills, student projects and a variety of writing activities. Prerequisite: Math 9X (S05090Y) Out-of-Class Time Required: 2 - 3 hours per week. Content: Continuation of basic mathematic skills, with units Evaluation: Written assignments, tests, and student projects. designed to help students become a better consumer including personal credit loans, budgets, banking, wise buying, and tax US HISTORY 11X (U05130Y) information. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Class discussions, written assignments, individual Prerequisite: None. work covering assigned material. Content: Major topics of America’s past bringing the student Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. from the age of discovery to the present. Evaluation: Based on test performance, daily written assignments Activities: Discussions groups, lectures, films, and filmstrips. and individual effort. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Evaluation: Daily class participation and objective tests, supple- MATH 11X (M05120Y) mented by individual evaluation where necessary. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Math 10X (S05110Y). US GOVERNMENT 12X (U05140S) Content: Application of mathematical principles to real life Semester/1.0 Credit situations. Prerequisite: None. Activities: Class discussions, written assignments, individual Content: The fundamental laws and rights of American govern- work covering assigned material. ment and an understanding of backgrounds of our democracy.

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Partial contents cover: The Preamble, Articles of the Constitution, Prerequisite: None -Permission of LRE teacher. Can be taken laws, amendments, youth crime, juveniles and the law. for repeated credit Activities: Discussion groups, lectures, films, filmstrips, simula- Content: Course is designed to focus on daily living and practical tion game, individual projects and guest speakers. life math skills such as: money recognition, value and manage- Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. ment, time related instruction, basic math facts. Evaluation: Daily class participation and objective tests supple- Activities: Text exercises, practical activities. mented by individual evaluation where necessary. Out-Of-Class Time Required: Minimal Evaluation: On an individual basis in accordance with progress US ECONOMICS 12X (U05150S) and participation. Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None. COMMUNITY LIVING SKILLS (S05730Y) Content: To help students become better consumers: personal Year/2.0 Credits (Pass/Fail) credit loans, budgets, banking, wise buying and tax information. Prerequisite: None. Permission of LRE teacher. Can be taken Activities: Discussion, lectures, films, individual projects. for repeated credit. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Content: The personal living needs of the individual related to Evaluation: Individual progress activities. community services; services available and how to use them; daily living skills involving housekeeping, social skills, and personal HEALTH X (P05200S) management are stressed. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Determined according to needs of students/IEP. Prerequisite: None. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal to none. Content: Skeletal, muscle, nervous, circulatory and digestive Evaluation: Individual progress, activities, effort. systems; nutrition, diseases, alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, natural disasters, family relations and personal hygiene. PERSONAL LIVING SKILLS (S05735Y) Activities: Class discussion, lecture, films, filmstrips, guest Year/2.0 Credits (Pass/Fail) speakers and individual class projects. Prerequisite: None. Permission of LRE teacher. Can be taken Evaluation: Objective unit tests and individual evaluation where for repeated credit. necessary. Content: The personal living needs of the individual related to daily living. Personal hygiene and semi-independent self- COMPUTER X (T05220S) management skills are stressed. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Determined according to needs of students/IEP. Prerequisite: None. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Content: Introduction to the history of computers and the basic Evaluation: Individual progress, activities, effort. operation of computers; an introduction to software, word- processing, programming terminology; familiarization with jobs H.I. Eng 9-12 (E05230Y, E05240Y, E05250Y, E05260Y) in the computer industry. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Hands-on computer experience with level of instruc- Prerequisite: Permission of teachers and counselor. tion to meet each student’s needs. Content: Varies according to grade level and individual needs. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week. Activities: Will be determined according to needs of the student. Evaluation: Individualized testing on basic computer operation. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Evaluation: Individual progress, activities and effort. DRIVER EDUCATION X (S05210S) Semester/No credit E.H. ENG 9-12 (E05290Y,E05310,E05330Y,E05350Y) Prerequisite: None. Year/2.0 Credits Content: An overview of Indiana’s laws and the skills needed Prerequisite: Permission of teacher and counselor. to operate an automobile. Content: Varies according to grade level. Mirrors regular educa- Activities: Practical classroom experiments and application to tion curriculum as much as possible, dependent upon individual individual assignments, lectures, and group discussions. learning needs. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Activities: Will be determined according to needs of student. Evaluation: Focus on individual achievement on classroom as- Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. signments. Evaluation: Individual progress, activities, and effort. FUNCTIONAL READING (EO5015Y) ALGEBRA 1 LD (M04375Y) Year/2.0 Credits (Pass/Fail) Year/2.0 credits Prerequisite: None -Permission of LRE teacher. Can be taken Prerequisite: Permission of teacher or counselor. for repeated credit Content: Mirrors regular education Algebra 1 curriculum in a Content: Course is designed to focus on daily living language self-contained, specialized environment. skills. Reading comprehension, word recognition, oral and written Activities: Class discussions, written assignments, quizzes, tests language skills are reinforced. Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Activities: Text exercises, reading, writing, and listening and Evaluation: Class participation, written quizzes/tests, and indi- community-related activities. vidual effort. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal Evaluation: On an individual basis in accordance with progress INVESTIGATIVE GEOMETRY LD (M04511Y) and participation. Year/2.0 credits Prerequisite: Permission of teacher, counselor and/or Algebra FUNCTIONAL MATH 9-12 (MO5095Y) 2C LD credit Year/2.0 Credits (Pass/Fail) Content: Mirrors regular education Investigative Geometry cur-

38 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2013-2014 riculum in a self-contained, specialized environment. Activities: Class discussions, written assignments, quizzes, tests SELF-IMPROVEMENT EH (S05400S, S05410S) Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Class participation, written quizzes/tests, and indi- Prerequisite: None. vidual effort. Content: Learning to understand one’s self and learning to deal with everyday problems. ALGEBRA 2C LD (M04655) Activities: Reports, group discussion. Year/2.0 credits Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Prerequisite: Permission of teacher, counselor and/or Alegebra Evaluation: Tests, projects, individual progress, activities and 1 LD credit effort. Content: Mirrors regular education Algebra 2C curriculum in a self-contained, specialized environment. Activities: Class discussions, written assignments, quizzes, tests Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Evaluation: Class participation, written quizzes/tests, and indi- SERVICE, CAREER AND vidual effort. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ALGEBRA 1 EH (M05370Y), SERVICE, CAREER AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ALGEBRA 2C EH (M05390Y), INVESTIGATIVE GEOMETRY EH (M05400Y), COURSE FR SO JR SR CORE 40 AHD NCAA GEOMETRY EH (M05410Y) Peer Tutoring Year/2.0 credits • • • Prerequisite: Permission of teachers and counselor Cadet Teaching • Content: Varies according to grade level. Mirrors regular education curriculum for given grade level as much as possible, depen- Pre Vocational Work • • dent upon individual learning needs. Vocational Education Activities: Will be determined according to needs of the student • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal Comp. Tech. Support • • Evaluation: Individual progress, activities, and effort

BIOLOGY 1-TRAN (C03045Y) PEER TUTORING (Y99170S) Year/2.0 Credits Semester/1.0 Credit Pass/Fail Prerequisite: Permission of teacher and counselor. Prerequisite: Year: 10, 11, 12. Must have a 2.5 grade point Content: Mirrors Biology 1 regular education curriculum in a self- contained, specialized environment. Upon successful completion average and/or written recommendation from a faculty member/ of this class, students are expected to move into regular education, administrator. Final acceptance is determined by Peer Tutoring team-taught Physical Science. Coordinator. Students may not be both peer tutor and a student Activities: Text exercises, video reports, lab activities. aide. Peer tutors may not take Cadet Teaching. Out-of-Class Time Required: 1 - 2 hours per week. Content: The goal of the CHS Peer Tutoring program is to give Evaluation: Classroom work and objective tests. Extra credit students the skills and experiences to live, work and take part in available. the community after they graduate. The role of the peer tutor is to assist these students with schoolwork, under the direction of GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY OF THE WORLD LD (U02019Y) the classroom teacher. The peer tutor will also help students to Year/2.0 Credit develop a social network of friends. Prerequisite: None. Activities: Students in this program may help others with simple Content: Emphasis on place geography, study of continents and mathematics, English, science and community activities. Other countries, important geographical features, and history of conti- responsibilities include maintaining written log of activities com- nents. Mirrors regular education curriculum in a self-contained, pleted as part of Peer Tutor duties. specialized environment. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal to none. Activities: Maps, study sheets, and various activities. Evaluation: By supervising teacher and Peer Tutor Coordinator. Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week. Evaluation: Classroom work and objective tests. CADET TEACHING (Y96950Y) Year/4.0 Credits 1 block per day READING M (S05610S) (S05620S) Prerequisite: College bound seniors only. Solid “C” average. Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Permission of teacher and counselor. Targeted at Must have own transportation. students pursuing a regular ed. diploma in need of improving Content: Students will be released from CHS for two hours each reading skills. day. They will be assigned to a Duneland elementary or intermedi- Content: To improve reading skills in areas of vocabulary, word ate school to help their assigned teacher with daily teaching tasks. attack, and comprehension. Can be taken for repeated credit Students must submit an application and be interviewed before pending need/teacher permission. they are accepted into this program. Only students interested in Activities: Skill sheets, reading assignments and individual and pursuing a career in teaching should apply. group work. Activities: Students in this program may help their assigned Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. teacher by grading papers, making bulletin boards, reading stories Evaluation: Individual progress and effort. to the class, tutoring individual students and supervising students, among other things.

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Out-of-Class Time Required: May vary. Evaluation: Solely by supervising teacher. PRE-VOC. WK. EXP. PROG (Y96310Y-330Y-350Y) Year/2.0 Credits Students enrolled in PVE attend academic-related classes in the morning, and then are released to go to their work site. Prerequisite: A Special Services Student or a student demonstrat- ing academic or financial need, plus approval from the counselor, PVE coordinator and parents. The student must also have a job. Content: On-the-job training in an approved job. Out-of-Class Time Required: For each hour of work credit, 5 hours on-the-job per week. Evaluation: Student is evaluated by the employer, PVE coordinator and himself. COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT (V99010Y-) (V99015Y) Year/6.0-8.0 Credits (See page for description) VOCATIONAL CAREER AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS (V96010- V96110) Year/6.0 Credits Juniors and seniors at CHS have the opportunity to enroll half days in vocational programs. These programs offer an excellent opportunity to explore a family of careers and get some prelimi- nary vocational training. For success, a student must be sincerely interested in the vocational field and have good attendance habits. As many as eight (8) credits per year can be earned in a vocational program and another six (6)-eight (8) can be earned at Chesterton High School. To enroll a student must have at least 18 credits by the beginning of his/her junior year or 30 by the beginning of his/her senior year. While there are other vocational programs available in the area, Chesterton students are expected to attend the Porter County programs, unless the program desired is not available. Students must ride the bus from CHS to the vocational building and back if transportation is offered. Exceptions will be made for those who have work-related vocational programs. Because Duneland must pay tuition for these programs by the year, students must plan to remain in a program for both semesters; provision will not be made to provide alternative classes once a program has begun. For that reason, we require that students attend visitation programs and meet vocational teachers before making a decision to enroll. High school seniors may enroll in a course or two at one of the local universities. This course would be in addition to the regular Core 40 coursework offered at Chesterton High School. All outside courses must be pre-approved by the building Principal. Additional information is available at the Porter County Voca- tional Education website: www.porterco.org/pcvc/