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chesterton senior high school course description guide 2021-2022 Chesterton High School Course Description Handbook INDEX Page CHS/Indiana High School Diploma Requirements (Class of 2022)...... A-2
CHS Graduation Pathway Checklist (Class of 2023 & Beyond)...... A-4
CHS/Indiana High School Diploma Requirements (Class of 2023 & Beyond)...... A-5
CHS Student Recognition...... A-7
How to Determine Grade Point Average...... A-7
Scholastic Eligibility Requirements for Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Participation...... A-8
Academic Planning...... A-8
CHS NCAA Courses...... A-10
Profile...... A-10
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program School...... 1
Art Department...... 5
Business and Information Technology Department...... 12
English Department...... 17
Family & Consumer Sciences and Industrial Technology Departments...... 23
World Languages Department...... 27
Mathematics Department...... 30
Music Department...... 34
Physical Education Department...... 37
Health Department...... 38
Science Department...... 39
Social Studies Department...... 42
Special Education Department...... 46
Service and Career Education...... 49
Career and Technical Education...... 49
A-1 CHS/INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS CLASSCLASS OF OF 2020 2022-2022
INDIANA CORE 40 EXPECTATIONS: The completion of the Core 40 is an Indiana graduation requirement. The Core 40 is a directed set of high school courses that will help prepare students for success in college or in the workforce. Students must complete the Core 40 to be considered for admission to Indiana’s four-year colleges, and the same courses are strongly recommended for admission to a two-year college or entry into the workforce.
To graduate with less than Core 40, the following formal opt-out process must be completed: - The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the school counselor must meet to discuss the student’s progress. - The student’s Graduation Plan is reviewed. - The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum. - If the decision is made to opt-out of Core 40, the parent/guardian and counselor will sign a Diploma Track Change Form. The form will be kept on file in the Counseling Office.
All Diplomas require 42 credits CORE 40 GENERAL DIPLOMA ENGLISH 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS 6 CREDITS (taken in grades 9-12) 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Algebra 1 2 credits: Algebra 1 MATH 2 credits: Geometry 4 credits: Any math course above Algebra 1 but 2 credits: Algebra 2/Algebra 2 with Trig Students lesser than Core 40 math; 2 Credits in math or must take a Math or Quantitative Reasoning quantitative reasoning MUST be taken in the junior Course EACH year in high school ** or senior year 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Biology 1 SCIENCE 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1, or Integrated 4 credits: Any science course above Biology 1 Chemistry/Physics 2 credits: Any other Core 40 Science 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Geography/History of the World or World 2 credits: Geography/History of the World or World SOCIAL STUDIES History History 2 credits: U.S. History 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 1 credit: Economics PHYS. ED. 2 CREDITS 2 CREDITS HEALTH 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT TECHNOLOGY 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT DIRECTED ELECTIVES COLLEGE/CAREER PATHWAY COURSES (5 CREDITS): (6 CREDITS): World Languages Selecting courses in a deliberate manner to take full Fine Arts advantage of college and career exploration and Career and Technical Education (CTE) preparation opportunities. FLEX CREDIT (5 CREDITS): ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES: 7 CREDITS Flex credits must come from one of the following: REQUIREMENTS - Additional elective courses in a College and Career Pathway - Courses involving workplace learning such as Work Study or Work Based Learning - High school/college dual credit courses - Additional courses in the academic areas: World Languages or Fine Arts. ELECTIVES: 1 CREDITS *Students*Students with with an Individualized an Individualized Education Plan Education (IEP) are only Plan required (IEP) to meetare stateonly minimum required standards. to meet state minimum standards. ** QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSES: Advanced Accounting, Biology 2AP, IB Biology HL, Calculus AB AP, Calculus BC AP, Chemistry 1 & 2, Chemistry 2 AP, Computer Science 1, Computer Science** QUANTITATIVE 2, Computer Science REASONING 3: Databases, COURSES: Computer Science Advanced A AP, Construction Accounting, Trades Biology 2, Diesel 2AP, Services Calculus 2, Electronics AB AP, & Calculus Computer BC Technology AP, Chemistry 2, Environmental 1 & 2, ScienceChemistry AP, HVAC 2 AP, 2, Inte- gratedComputer Chemistry-Physics, Integrated Personal Manufacturing, Finance, Physics Computer 1, Physics Science 1 AP, Physics 1, Computer 2 AP, Physics Science C AP, Precision 2, Comp Machininguter Science 1 or 2, Robotics 3: Databases, and Design ComputerInnovation (if Science taken for A full AP year), Construction Trades 2, Diesel Services 2, Economics, Electronics & Computer Technology 2, Environmental Science AP, Integrated Chemistry- Physics, Personal Finance, Physics 1, Physics 1 AP, Physics 2 AP, PhysicsA-2 C AP, Precision Machining 1 or 2, PLTW Principles of Engineering All Diplomas CORE 40 WITH CORE 40 WITH require 47 credits ACADEMIC HONORS TECHNICAL HONORS ENGLISH 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS (in grades 9-12) 8 CREDITS 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Algebra 1 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Geometry MATH 2 credits: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Trig 2 credits: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Trig 2 credits: Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB AP, All students must complete a senior year Calculus BC AP, AP Statistics, IB Math, math or Quantitative Reasoning Course. Trigonometry and Probability/Statistics 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1, Integrated 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Chemistry/Physics SCIENCE Physics, Earth/Space Science, Zoology, 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Environmental Science, AP Sciences, IB Physics, Earth/Space Science, Zoology, Sciences, or PLTW Biomed/Human Body Environmental Science, AP Sciences, IB Systems Sciences, or PLTW Biomed/Human Body Systems 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: World History or 2 credits: World History or SOCIAL History/Geography of the World History/Geography of the World STUDIES 2 credits: U.S. History 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 1 credit: Economics PHYS. ED. 2 CREDITS 2 CREDITS 6-8 CREDITS: World Language (6 credits in 6 CREDITS: College/Career Prep: Earn 6 one language or 4 credits each in two credits in a state-approved College/Career languages) Pathway and receive either an industry OTHER 2 CREDITS: Fine Arts (Visual, Music, Theater, recognized certification/credential or earn SUBJECTS Student Media Gr. 11-12) pathway dual credits resulting in 6 1 CREDIT: Technology transcripted college credits. 1 CREDIT: Technology HEALTH 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT ELECTIVES 10-12 CREDITS 9 CREDITS Complete one of the following: Complete one of the following: A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 and take the corresponding exams. with Academic Honors. B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college B. Earn the following scores or higher on the credits in dual credit courses from the WorkKeys (Version 2.0); Workplace approved dual credit list. Documents (Level 6: Scale Score Min. 84); C. Earn two of the following: Applied Math (Level 6: Scale Score Min. 83); 1. A minimum of 3 verifiable dual credits Graphic Literacy (Level 5: Scale Score Min. 78) ADDITIONAL 2. 2 credits in AP courses with exams C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on REQUIREMENTS 3. 2 credits in IB courses with exams Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. D. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on higher and complete writing section. Compass: Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80 E. Earn a composite score of 1250 or higher on the SAT and a minimum of 560 on math and 590 on evidence based reading and writing section. F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take the corresponding exams. **Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward both diplomas. **Students must have a grade point average of “B” (3.0) or better to earn either diploma. **Eight (8) math credits must be taken at the high school in order to earn either diploma.
A-3 CLASS OF 2023 & BEYOND Chesterton High School Graduation Pathway Checklist Students must meet at least one competency in each of the 3 Studentareas Name: in order to be eligible for an IndianaCohort: Diploma. Students must complete all three*Document Graduation subject to Pathways change
Graduation Requirements Graduation Pathway Options/Descriptions
Meet the State of Indiana requirements for a high school diploma: High School Diploma 1 (42 credits) General Core 40 Academic Honors Technical Honors
Student must complete one of the following: Project-Based Learning Working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging, and complex question, problem, or challenge. Students engage in rigorous, extended process of asking questions, finding resources, and applying information. Students often make work public by explaining, displaying, and/or presenting it to people beyond the classroom. This can include completion of a research project, completion of a course capstone, an AP Capstone Assessment, or another experience as approved by the State Board of Education. Description: Verification Product: Service-Based Learning Learn & Demonstrate Integrates meaningful service to enrich and apply academic knowledge, teach civic and 2 personal responsibility, and strengthen communities. This can include participation in a Employability Skills meaningful volunteer or civic engagement in a school-based activity, such as a co-curricular Students must complete activity or sport for at lease one academic year, or another experience as approved by the at least one of the following: State Board of Education. Description: Verification Product: Work-Based Learning Reinforces academic, technical, and social skills learned in the classroom through collaborative activities with employer partners, allowing students to apply classroom theories to practical problems, explore career options, and pursue personal and professional goals. This can include completion of a course capstone, completion of an internship, obtaining the Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate, employment outside of the school day, or another experience as approved by the State Board of Education. Description: Verification Product:
Honors Diploma: AHD THD
ACT College Ready Benchmarks (18 in English or 22 in Reading and 22 in Math or 23 in Science) English or Reading and Math or Science
SAT College Ready Benchmarks (480 in EBRW, 530 in Math) EBRW Math ASVAB (minimum score of 31) AFQT score Postsecondary-Ready 3 State and Industry Recognized Credential or Certification Certification Competencies CTE Concentrator (earn “C” average in at least 6 high school credits in career sequence) Students must complete CTE1 CTE2 CTE3 CTE4 CTE5 CTE6 at least one of the following: CTE Course GPA AP/IB/Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment/Cambridge International/CLEP Exam (earn “C” average in at least three courses - at least one in core) AP/DC1 AP/DC2 AP/DC3 AP/DC GPA
CLEP Exams (minimum score of 50 on at least 3 subject area exams - at least one in core) Locally Created Pathway (SBOE approved) LCP:
Counselor Signature: A-4 Date:
Administrator Signature: Date: CHS/INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2023 & BEYOND
INDIANA CORE 40 EXPECTATIONS: The completion of the ore is an Indiana graduation re uirement. The ore is a directed set of high school courses that will help prepare students for success in college or in the wor force. tudents must complete the ore to be considered for admission to Indiana’s four ear colleges, and the same courses are strongl recommended for admission to a two ear college or entr into the wor force.
To graduate with less than Core 40, the following formal opt-out process must be completed: - The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the school counselor must meet to discuss the student’s progress. - The student’s Graduation Plan is reviewed. - The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits b completing the general curriculum or the ore curriculum. - If the decision is made to opt out of ore , the parent/guardian and counselor will sign a iploma Trac hange orm. The form will be ept on file in the ounseling ffice.
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IT IT HEALTH IT IT TECHNOLOGY IT IT I T TI G / P T IT IT orld anguages electing courses in a deliberate manner to ta e full ine rts advantage of college and career e ploration and areer and Technical ducation T preparation opportunities. IT IT ADDITIONAL TI IT le credits must come from one of the following REQUIREMENTS - dditional elective courses in a ollege and areer Pathwa - ourses involving wor place learning such as or tud or or ased earning - igh school/college dual credit courses - dditional courses in the academic areas orld anguages or ine rts. TI IT *Students*Students with with an Individualized an Individualized Education Plan Education (IEP) are only Plan required (IEP) to meetare stateonly minimum required standards. to meet state minimum standards. ** QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSES: Advanced Accounting, Biology 2AP, IB Biology HL, Calculus AB AP, Calculus BC AP, Chemistry 1 & 2, Chemistry 2 AP, Computer Science 1, Computer Science** QUANTITATIVE 2, Computer Science REASONING 3: Databases, COURSES: Computer Science Advanced A AP, Construction Accounting, Trades Biology 2, Diesel 2AP, Services Calculus 2, Electronics AB AP, & Calculus Computer BC Technology AP, Chemistry 2, Environmental 1 & 2, ScienceChemistry AP, HVAC 2 AP, 2, Inte- gratedComputer Chemistry-Physics, Integrated Personal Manufacturing, Finance, Physics Computer 1, Physics Science 1 AP, Physics 1, Computer 2 AP, Physics Science C AP, Precision 2, Comp Machininguter Science 1 or 2, Robotics 3: Databases, & Design Innovation Computer (if taken Science for full A year)AP, Construction Trades 2, Diesel Services 2, Economics, Electronics & Computer Technology 2, Environmental Science AP, Integrated Chemistry- Physics, Personal Finance, Physics 1, Physics 1 AP, Physics 2 AP, Physics A-5C AP, Precision Machining 1 or 2, PLTW Principles of Engineering All Diplomas CORE 40 WITH CORE 40 WITH require 47 credits ACADEMIC HONORS TECHNICAL HONORS ENGLISH 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS (in grades 9-12) 8 CREDITS 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Algebra 1 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Geometry MATH 2 credits: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Trig 2 credits: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Trig 2 credits: Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB AP, All students must complete a senior year Calculus BC AP, AP Statistics, IB Math, math or Quantitative Reasoning Course. Trigonometry and Probability/Statistics 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1, Integrated 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Chemistry/Physics SCIENCE Physics, Earth/Space Science, Zoology, 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Environmental Science, AP Sciences, IB Physics, Earth/Space Science, Zoology, Sciences, or PLTW Biomed/Human Body Environmental Science, AP Sciences, IB Systems Sciences, or PLTW Biomed/Human Body Systems 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: World History or 2 credits: World History or SOCIAL History/Geography of the World History/Geography of the World STUDIES 2 credits: U.S. History 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 1 credit: Economics PHYS. ED. 2 CREDITS 2 CREDITS 6-8 CREDITS: World Language (6 credits in 6 CREDITS: College/Career Prep: Earn 6 one language or 4 credits each in two credits in a state-approved College/Career languages) Pathway and receive either an industry OTHER 2 CREDITS: Fine Arts (Visual, Music, Theater, recognized certification/credential or earn SUBJECTS Student Media Gr. 11-12) pathway dual credits resulting in 6 1 CREDIT: Technology transcripted college credits. 1 CREDIT: Technology HEALTH 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT ELECTIVES 10-12 CREDITS 9 CREDITS Complete one of the following: Complete one of the following: A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 and take the corresponding exams. with Academic Honors. B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college B. Earn the following scores or higher on the credits in dual credit courses from the WorkKeys (Version 2.0); Workplace approved dual credit list. Documents (Level 6: Scale Score Min. 84); C. Earn two of the following: Applied Math (Level 6: Scale Score Min. 83); 1. A minimum of 3 verifiable dual credits Graphic Literacy (Level 5: Scale Score Min. 78) ADDITIONAL 2. 2 credits in AP courses with exams C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on REQUIREMENTS 3. 2 credits in IB courses with exams Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. D. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on higher and complete writing section. Compass: Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80 E. Earn a composite score of 1250 or higher on the SAT and a minimum of 560 on math and 590 on evidence based reading and writing section. F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take the corresponding exams. **Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward both diplomas. **Students must have a grade point average of “B” (3.0) or better to earn either diploma. **Eight (8) math credits must be taken at the high school in order to earn either diploma.
A-6 Chesterton High School Student Recognition
RECOGNITION FOR CLASS OF 2022-2023 (Subject to change for Class of 2024-2025) Top 5% Chesterton High School recognizes those graduating in the top five percent of the class based on 7th semester standing. Those who rank in the top five percent of the class will be recognized alphabetically during Commencement exercises. Academic Ring The academic ring is an honor bestowed upon senior students at Chesterton High School who have met a rigid set of academic and co-curricular criteria. The criteria for the ring is based on a 15-point scale. In order to earn the ring a student must accumulate 14 points or more and earn a cumulative 4.30 GPA by the 7th semester. •1 point for every semester on Principal’s Honor Roll (seven points possible) •1 point for National Honor Society membership •1 point for co-curricular participation each year (4 points possible) •1 point for 40 credits earned at seventh semester •1 point for no grade below a “B” (seven semesters) •1 point for earning a 4.0 grade point average each semester Academic Scholar Award Chesterton High School recognizes students who attain high standards of achievement at Academic Recognition Night in the spring. Students are recognized based on the following GPA standards: •Freshman (Based on cumulative GPA of 3.96 or above at the end of one semester) •Sophomore (Based on cumulative GPA of 3.91 or above at the end of three semesters) •Junior (Based on cumulative GPA of 3.86 or above at the end of five semesters) •Senior (Based on cumulative GPA of 3.81 or above at the end of seven semesters) Honor Roll Students who excel each nine weeks are recognized by being named to the Honor Roll and Principal’s Honor Roll. Any D or F will automatically exclude students from recognition. •Principal’s Honor Roll is 4.0 GPA on 9 weeks' grade. •High Honor Roll is 3.5-3.9999 GPA on 9 weeks' grade •Honor Roll is 3.0-3.499 GPA on 9 weeks' grade. Honors Point The honors point is given for courses that are listed as Honors, GT, IB and AP. LEVEL ENGINEERING BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE AP COURSES AP Biology AP Biology Advanced Placement (AP) & AP Calculus AB AP Chemistry Project Lead the Way (PLTW) AP Calculus BC Students must earn 3 courses in a pathway. AP Chemistry •1 AP Course AP Environmental Science •1 PLTW Course AP Physics 1 •1 either AP or PLTW Course AP Physics 2 How it's scored: AP Physics C - Mechanics •Earn a 3 or higher on an AP exam AP Statistics •Earn ACCOMPLISHED or higher on the PLTW COURSES Principles of Engineering Principles of Biomedical Science PLTW End of Course (EOC) Assessment Computer Int. Manufacturing Human Body Systems Determining Grade Point Average For letter grades received, the following points are awarded (for grade point average purposes, a year course is composed of two semester courses): Semester Courses: POINT VALUES: A+ = 4.33 A = 4.00 A- = 3.67 B+ = 3.33 B = 3.00 B- = 2.67 C+ = 2.33 C = 2.00 C- = 1.67 D+ = 1.33 D = 1.00 D- = .67 HONORS POINT VALUES: A+ = 5.33 A = 5.00 A- = 4.67 B+ = 4.33 B = 4.00 B- = 3.67 C+ = 3.33 C = 3.00 C- = 2.67 D+ = 1.33 D = 1.00 D- = .67 The total of these points is divided by the number of courses taken to produce a Grade Point Average. Class Rank is determined by listing the students in order by grade point average.
A-7 Scholastic Eligibility Requirements
FOR COCURRICULAR & EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATION
1. To be eligible scholastically, students must have received passing grades at the end of their last grading period in school in at least five (5) full credit subjects or the equivalent and must be currently enrolled in at least five (5) full credit subjects or the equivalent. Semester grades take precedence. NOTE: A full credit subject requires a minimum total of 250 minutes of instruction per week for one (1) semester.
2. Students attending State approved vocational or special education schools may transfer such grades and credits earned to their home school for the purpose of establishing eligibility. A subject for which credit has previously been granted may not, if repeated, be counted to satisfy this rule. Students who are ineligible scholastically at the end of a grading period or semester, are ineligible for the following grading period. 3. An incomplete or conditional grade at the end of a grading period or semester counts as a failure until deficiency has been removed, providing such is removed before the end of the following grading period or summer, whichever comes first. 4. Any senior graduating mid-year may participate in the following school activities only: prom, senior banquet and graduation. Academic Planning
PLANNING YOUR SCHEDULE The Course Description Book, now available online, contains a wealth of information for the scheduling process. Whether your plans for life after high school involve work, apprenticeship, military, technical college, two-year or four-year college; your choices are important. Please take the time to plan, learn, and explore your interests and formulate a map to reach your goals. Your schedule is a full-year commitment so courses must be chosen carefully. Your counselor will meet with you to finalize your choices.
SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY It is the school’s position that schedule changes after the school year begins disrupt instructional time. Since staffing and the master schedule are determined by student course selection, students are expected to honor the commitment they make when selecting courses and the spring deadline for making schedule changes. There are, however, circumstances that war- rant a schedule change. Schedule change requests prior to school starting must meet at least one of the following criteria:
CRITERIA FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES PRIOR TO THE START OF SCHOOL: 1. Failure to meet course prerequisites 2. Failure to meet graduation requirements 3. Change in college or career plan or to increase the rigor of your coursework 4. Course changes due to completion of summer school 5. Inappropriate level placement 6. Students earning a failing grade from the teacher the previous year 7. Incomplete schedule – not enough classes listed on schedule 8. Medical reason with documentation 9. An error in computer entry made by CHS.
CRITERIA FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE START OF SCHOOL: 1. Extenuating circumstances, such as hardship or extended illness 2. Changes in a course level are considered. The student, teacher, or parent may initiate this discussion for a course level change. All three must have a conversation and come to agreement on the appropriate placement. All three parties must sign a Course Level Change Waiver (Green sheet) obtained in the Counseling Office. 3. Course level changes must be completed as soon as possible in the semester. 4. Courses may not be changed or added after the second week of school. 5. Requests for teacher changes will not be honored.
A-8 Individual Student Advisement Plan
GRADE 8 Students will meet with a high school counselor to discuss the transition from middle school to high school. Students will complete a Career Interest Inventory, a Reality Store experience, a Career and Technical Education (CTE) presentation, a high school visit, and a group meeting with one of the high school counselors.
GRADE 9 All 9th grade students will take the PSAT 8/9 in October. Freshman students will work with their school counselor to discuss career and post-secondary goals as well as to update their 4-year plan and create an appropriate sophomore year schedule.
GRADE 10 All sophomore students will take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT/NMSQT) in October. All students not meeting the PSAT bench- marks will take the ASVAB test in the spring. Sophomore students will work with their school counselor to discuss career and post-secondary goals as well as to update their 4-year plan and create an appropriate junior year schedule. Students will have the opportunity to view a CTE video, meet with counselors from the Porter County Career Center as well as visit the local CTE programs.
GRADE 11 Junior students and families will work with their school counselor to discuss career and post-secondary goals as well as to update their 4-year plan and create an appropriate senior year schedule. Students will have opportunities to visit and enroll in CTE programs. All juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT in October. All students not meeting PSATbenchmarks will also take the ASVAB test in the Fall and Spring. An SAT test will be given to all juniors in April. Junior students are encouraged to meet with college representatives who visit CHS as well as to begin taking college visits. Students should also plan to take their first college admission test (SAT and/ or ACT) during junior year. Junior students and their parents will be invited to an individual conference with their counselor as well.
GRADE 12 All senior students will have individual sessions with their school counselor to discuss completion of academic requirements for graduation, post-secondary plans, and the steps they need to take to progress to their “chosen next level”. Senior students are encouraged to take college visits and meet with college representatives who visit CHS. Financial Aid night is held in October. This is an opportunity to hear a presentation on the FAFSA, other forms of financial aid, gather loan information, and talk to a local college financial aid officer. All senior students who have not met ISTEP requirements will take the ASVAB test in the fall and spring. They may also take the SAT in April.
ALL STUDENTS •Must satisfy the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) graduation requirements. •Will have opportunity to meet with their school counselor to discuss future goals and schedules each year. •Have access to a computer program that contains an interest inventory, skills checklist, occupational information, a post- secondary school search, financial aid information, and scholarship search. This program, Naviance Student, is a web-based program and is available to students at school as well as at home. •Are encouraged to become familiar with the College and Career Center and the available information and services.
PARENTS Parental participation is strongly encouraged at every step in the above process. Evening parent sessions will be planned throughout the school year. These sessions will be advertised through school announcements, social media, and parent communication calls and emails. School counselors are available to parents seeking information via phone calls, emails, or scheduled appointments.
A-9 NCAA Courses at Chesterton High School
High School Code 150500
Legal Disclaimer: The list of NCAA courses, and courses contained within, are maintained as a guide for prospective student-athletes seeking NCAA initial-eligibility. The list of approved courses does not, nor is intended to, signify accredita- tion, certification, approval or endorsement of any high school or specific courses by the NCAA or NCAA Eligibility Center and is subject to change at any time and without notice. Core course information included is provided for guidance purposes only and should not be solely relied on as an indication of NCAA initial-eligibility. Certification of a prospective student-athlete is case-specific, and the Eligibility Center has the authority to determine in its sole discretion whether the prospective student- athlete has met all criteria.
Unweighted Grade Quality Points Weighted Grade Quality Points Honors (H) and Advanced Placement (A) Honors (H) and Advanced Placement (A) A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 A = 5 B = 4 C = 3 D = 1
NCAA legislation permits a student to receive credit for a core course only one time. As a result, if a student repeats a core course, the student will only receive credit once for the core course, and the highest grade earned in the course will be included in the calculation of the student’s core course grade point average. Likewise, if a student completes a course that is duplicative in content with another core course, the student will only receive credit for one of the duplicative courses, and the course with the highest grade earned will be included in the calculation of the student’s core course grade point average.
MATHEMATICS ENGLISH SOCIAL SCIENCE
COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE ALGEBRA 1 PROB STATS ENG 9 ADV COMP G/HIST WLD A IB HIST 1HL H ALGEBRA 1/H A STATISTICS AP H ENG 9/H CREAT WTG H G/HIST WLD H A IB HIST 2HL H ALGEBRA 1/GT PRE CAL ENG 10 ENG 12 WLD HIST ECONOMICS GEOMETRY H PRE CAL/HONORS H ENG 10/H H ENG 12/H H WLD HIST/H H ECONOMICS/H H GEOMETRY/H A IB P/CAL MS H ENG 10/GT A ENG LIT/COMP AP US HISTORY A IB ECON SL H GEOMETRY/GT A CALC/AP AB ENG 11 ENGLISH LIT* H US HISTORY/H US GOV ALGEBRA 2 A CALC/AP BC H ENG 11/H ADV SPEECH A US HISTORY/AP H US GOV/H H ALG 2 TRIG A IB CALC SL A ENG L/C/AP A IB ENG 1 HL A ART HISTORY AP PSYCHOLOGY H ALG 2 TRIG/GT A IB CALC HL NOVELS A IB ENG 2 HL A EURO HISTORY AP A PSYCH AP TRIG FINITE* WORLD LIT* ETH. STUDIES A IB PSYC SL QUAN REAS* H FINITE HONORS* IN STUDIES SOCIOLOGY AN. ALG 2*
NATURAL/PHYSICAL SCIENCE ADDITIONAL CORE CLASSES
COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE COURSE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE WEIGHT/TITLE BIOLOGY 1 EART SCI FRENCH 1 H GERMAN 5 A IB JPN 5SL H BIOLOGY/H H IB PHY 1 SL FRENCH 2 A IB GER 4SL SPANISH 1 H ZOOLOGY INT CHEM/PHY FRENCH 3 A IB GER 5SL SPANISH 2 A BIOLOGY 2/AP PHYS ANAT H FRENCH 4 ASL 1 SPANISH 3 H IB BIO 1HL PHYSICS 1 H FRENCH 5 ASL 2 H SPANISH 4 H IB BIO 2HL A PHYSICS 1 AP A IB FRENCH 4SL JAPANESE 1 H SPANISH 5 CHEM 1 A PHYSICS 2 AP A IB FRENCH 5SL JAPANESE 2 A IB SPN 4SL PHYSICS 3, MECH GERMAN 1 JAPANESE 3 A IB SPN 5SL H CHEM 2 A AP GERMAN 2 H JAPANESE 4 A TOK 1 A CHEM 2 AP A COMP SCI A AP GERMAN 3 H JAPANESE 5 A TOK 2 H IB CHEM SL ENV SCIENCE H GERMAN 4 A IB JPN 4SL A IB BUS MGT PLTW HUM PLTW PRINC BODY SYS BIOMED SCI
*SOME NEW CHS COURSES ARE STILL GOING THROUGH THE NCAA APPROVAL PROCESS
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SS ON Chesterton High School is dedicated to quality education or all students and is committed to de eloping li elong learners who will alue themsel es and others contribute to their community and achie e indi idual succes in an e er-changing world O R SCHOOL 2 2 -2 21 Chesterton Senior High School is a our year comprehensi e public school located about miles southeast o Chicago in Chesterton ndiana Chesterton has a population o 13 and is SCHOOL PRO LE situated at the ery southern tip o Lake ichigan CHS is part o the Duneland School Corporation which includes i e elementary schools - two intermediate schools - one middle school - and one high school -12 CHS is accredited by Ad ancED is an ndiana Gold Star Counseling Award recipient an SCHOOL- DE S A S CS ASCA Ramp school and an nternational accalaureate school 2 o our students are enrolled in the ederal ree/Reduced Lunch program
GRAD A ON RE RE EN S ENGL SH credits A HE A CS credits 2 1 All course o erings with ull descriptions can be ound at www duneland k12 in us/chscourses under CHS SC ENCE credits S DEN S Course Descriptions ndiana requires credits or SOC AL S D ES credits graduation while CHS requires 2 credits and credits PH S CAL ED CA ON 2 credits or Academic Honors Diploma Students enrolled in the HEAL H 1 credit P RS E programs must complete the ull diploma ECHNOLOG 1 credit POS -SECONDAR ED CA ON ELEC ES 12 credits SCHOOL DA D REC ED ELEC ES credits CHS is structured using a block schedule lock orld Languages ine Arts Career scheduling pro ides each student with se en & echnical Education -minute periods and one -minute resource block o er two days CLASS RAN /GPA 12 oth class rank and GPA are weighted Honors AC L RS AREN O E CO NSEL NG O CE S A points are gi en in Honors G AP and courses kmo ett duneland k12 in us he highest GPA in the senior class is currently Counseling O ice Chair Grade 1 -12 School Counselor A-Ca a 2 GPA is calculated using the non-weighted/weighted scale below CLASS O 2 21 RS GRE CHEN AR H R A 33/ 33 C 2 33/3 33 garthur duneland k12 in us Grade 1 -12 School Counselor Ce- oh A / C 2 /3 ncomplete A- 3 / C- 1 /2 N Audit R A ES OORE 3 33/ 33 D 1 33 P Pass moore duneland k12 in us 2 21 Grade 1 -12 School Counselor oi-Po 3 / D 1 ithdrawn GRAD A ON DA E - 2 /3 D- ith/ ail RS L E RO AN roytan duneland k12 in us Grade 1 -12 School Counselor Pr- GRAD A ON RA E S CHELE DA LE mdailey duneland k12 in us SCHOOL EAR GRAD A ON RA E Grade School Counselor A-L 2 1 -2 2 3 2 1 -2 1 3 R DO G ADA S S DEN S dadams duneland k12 in us 2 1 -2 1 2 Grade School Counselor - 2 1 -2 1
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A-11 Dual Credit is a way or high school students to earn college credit at the same time they are earning high school credit Dual Credit programs o er our students the opportunity to earn college credits and get a head D AL CRED start with college while still in high school
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College credits earned through Dual Credit programs are widely accepted at colleges and uni ersities across the country
he high school and college credit are separate rom one another meaning: a student drops his or her college credit he or she may still be enrolled in the high school class he grading systems may be di erent he records or the course work are separate he college credit is recorded on a college/uni ersity transcript and the high school credit is on the high school transcript
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COLLEGES/ N ERS ES ENROLL NG 1 OR ORE CHS S DEN S N 1 O HE PAS EARS Adrian College Goshen College Oakland ni ersity ni ersity o Dubuque Albion College Grace College Oli et Na arene ni ersity ni ersity o E ans ille Alma College Grand alley State ni ersity Prairie State College ni ersity o indlay American ni ersity Hillsdale College Princeton ni ersity ni ersity o daho Anderson ni ersity Hope College Purdue ni ersity ni ersity o llinois Anglia Ruskin ni ersity Huntington ni ersity Reed College ni ersity o llinois at Chicago Ari ona State ni ersity llinois nstitute o echnology Ringling College o Art & Design ni ersity o ndianapolis Art nstitute o Chicago llinois State ni ersity Rose-Hulman nstitute ni ersity o owa Augustana College ndiana nstitute o echnology o echnology ni ersity o ansas aker College o uskegon ndiana State ni ersity St rancis College N ni ersity o entucky aldwin allace ni ersity ndiana ni ersity-Purdue ni ersity Saint Ambrose ni ersity ni ersity o Louis ille all State ni ersity o ndianapolis Saint Louis ni ersity ni ersity o ichigan elmont ni ersity ndiana ni ersity Saint ary s College N ni ersity o innesota enedictine ni ersity ndiana esleyan ni ersity Santa Clara ni ersity ni ersity o ississippi ethel ni ersity owa Central Community College Santa e College ni ersity o Notre Dame ethune-Cookman ni ersity owa State ni ersity Sa annah College o Art & Design ni ersity o Oregon radley ni ersity thaca College Skidmore College ni ersity o Pennsyl ania utler ni ersity y ech Community College Southern New Hampshire ni ersity ni ersity o South lorida Calumet College o St oseph ankakee Community College Southern Oregon ni ersity ni ersity o Southern Cali ornia Cedar ille ni ersity ent State ni ersity Southwestern ichigan College ni ersity o Southern ndiana Central ichigan ni ersity enyon College Stan ord ni ersity ni ersity o St rancis N Colorado State ni ersity ettering ni ersity Stephen Austin ni ersity ni ersity o ampa Columbia College-Chicago Lake Superior State ni ersity aylor ni ersity ni ersity o tah Cornell College Lourdes ni ersity rine ni ersity ni ersity o isconsin Cornell ni ersity Loyola ni ersity o Chicago nited States Na al Academy alparaiso ni ersity Daytona State College anchester ni ersity he ni ersity o Alabama incennes ni ersity Denison ni ersity arian ni ersity ni ersity o Ari ona irginia ilitary nstitute DePaul ni ersity arquette ni ersity ni ersity o Arkansas abash College DePauw ni ersity assachusetts nstitute o echnology ni ersity o Cali ornia Da is abash alley College Dominican ni ersity iami ni ersity O ord ni ersity o Cali ornia Santa arbara est irginia ni ersity Eureka College ichigan State ni ersity ni ersity o Central lorida estern llinois ni ersity erris State ni ersity ilwaukee School o Engineering ni ersity o Chicago estern ichigan ni ersity lorida State ni ersity ount St oseph ni ersity ni ersity o Cincinnati heaton College o llinois ranklin College o ndiana North Central College ni ersity o Colorado ittenberg ni ersity George ashington ni ersity Northern ichigan ni ersity ni ersity o the Cumberlands he College o ooster Georgetown ni ersity Northwestern ni ersity ni ersity o Dayton a ier ni ersity Notre Dame College A-13 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a two-year program ing, and speaking skills through the study of texts that reveal differing with a comprehensive and rigorous liberal arts curriculum, leading to cultural viewpoints and underlying universal themes. The course is as- examinations in the junior and senior year. IB Diploma students receive sessed through two written examination papers which make up 60% a Chesterton High School diploma and an additional diploma from the IB of the final grade. The HL essay makes up 20%. In addition, the student Organization. The IB courses are recommended and highly regarded by must complete one compulsory oral analyses of works studied, which colleges as demanding and challenging. College applications that include constitutes the remaining 20% of the grade. An end-of-the-year assess- IB coursework in high school may be given preferential consideration ment is administered and sent to the IB world organization for grading. for admissions and often advanced credit depending on each college.
Diploma candidates must select one of these weighted-grade courses GROUP 2 – LANGUAGE B from each of six academic areas: English, Language B, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art/ Elective. At least three and no more than four must IB LANGUAGE B – SL be HL (Higher Level—2 years). The remaining will be SL (Standard IB Spanish B – SL Grade 12 Level—1 year) courses. IB German B – SL Grade 12 Group 1: English 1A – HL IB French B – SL Grade 12 Group 2: World Language B – SL (all four languages offer IB) IB Japanese B – SL Grade 12 Group 3: History of the Americas HL, Psychology SL, Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Business Management and Theory SL Prerequisites: World Language – Grades 9, 10, 11 Group 4: Biology HL, Biology SL, Chemistry SL IB Language B – SL is a second-language course designed for students Group 5: Math Analysis: Approaches SL, Math Applications: with a high level of ability in a target language. The one-year course Interpretations SL, Math Analysis: Approaches HS gives candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds the opportunity Group 6: Art HL or SL, Film SL (or any of the above courses not already to reach a high level of competency in a second language by hearing, selected) speaking, reading and writing in the target language. At the same time, Theory of Knowledge: 1 credit class for full IB diploma candidates who the opportunity is provided to appreciate the range of issues generated have selected a class from each of the 6 groups. This class is held during by the study of language and culture. Students perform oral and writ- a portion of the SRT block. ten assessments to demonstrate their understanding of the culture All IB courses are taken in the junior and senior years. One SL course related to the target language; their ability to express themselves in may be scheduled and completed in Grade 11--not including World the language with clarity, coherence, and fluency; and their ability Language and Math. to engage in close, detailed and critical examination of a wide range of texts. The student’s work is assessed by IBO through completion GROUP 1 – ENGLISH of two written examination papers which constitute 75% of the final grade. One of the written papers (25% of the total) is a 250-400 word IB ENGLISH 1A – HL Grade 11 written task assessing productive skills. The other paper is a receptive skills assessment including reading comprehension (50% of the total). (IB ENG 1 HL / E013IB) The remaining 25% of the final grade is based on an individual oral exam Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) performed in February or March of the final year of the course. The oral Prerequisites: English 9 (E01140) and English 10 (E01200) activity is recorded and assessed by the CHS teacher and moderated by IB English 1A is a two-year pre-university literature course designed the IB World Organization. to further develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Students enter the program at the start of the junior year and con- tinue to the completion of the senior year. This course examines four GROUP 3 – traditional literary genres: poetry, drama, critical essays, and the novel. Course completion will be measured through a variety of oral and writ- INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES ten assessments that will be evaluated both internally and externally. Expectations for all class work are designed to be comparable to that IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS – HL Grade 11 of a university setting. (IB HST 1 HL / U021IB ) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) IB ENGLISH 1A – HL Grade 12 The first year of this two-year IB course meets the Indiana U.S. History (IB ENG 2 HL / E014IB) requirement while also including comparative studies of both Canada Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) and Latin America. Year one topics include the Civil War and Reconstruc- This is the second year of the IB English 1A started in Grade 11. This tion, World War Two and the Americas, the Civil Rights Movement and course will continue to challenge students through in-depth analysis the Cold War. The required IB internal assessment paper is a historical and interpretation of specific literary works. Emphasis will continue investigation written in this first-year course, moderated by the IBO, to be placed on developing analytical and independent thinking, writ- and constitutes 20% of the score awarded by the IB World Organization.
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IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS – HL Grade 12 of a diverse range of religions. The religions are studied in such a way (IB HST 2 HL / U022IB) that students acquire a sense of what it is like to belong to a particular Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) religion and how that influences the way in which the followers of that This second year of the IB History course focuses on three subjects. religion understand the world, act in it, and relate and respond to others. Students will perform an in-depth study on the reigns of Ghengis Khan and Richard the Lionheart. The remaining portion of the class will cover IB BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT SL – Grade 11 or 12 two subjects. First, the course will study the following dictators: Hitler, (IB BUS MGT/THRY SL / B351IB) Stalin, and Mao. Then the class will cover events from the Cold War from Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) - Certificate Course an international perspective. Assignments will consist of examinations, This one-year IB course may be taken in Grade 11 or Grade 12. papers, discussions, and in class projects. Students are required to sit Recommended Prerequisite: Accounting Fundamentals (B35090) for the three exam papers necessary for the IB diploma. Content: Five topic areas of business are investigated: business organi- zation, human resources, accounts and finance, marketing and opera- IB PSYCHOLOGY – SL Grade 11 or 12 tions management. The IB course curriculum will be followed. There is (IB PSYC SL / U025IB) an internal assessment component project that is moderated by the Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) IB World Organization and an externally assessed exam taken in May. IB Psychology offers students a broad understanding of psychology and The course is recognized for advanced placement by many colleges. its different theoretical approaches. Students are guided through the Activities: Textbook reading and assignments, an internal assessment study of human behavior by examining key topics from three different research project, discussions, internet-based work, presentation, etc. perspectives: biological, cognitive, and sociocultural. Through diverse Out-of-Class Time: One to two hours per week, depending on assign- methods of psychological inquiry and research including statistical ment and ethical issues in psychological research, students will study topics Evaluation: Daily work, in-class tests, IB internal assessment project, such as experimental psychology, abnormal psychology, dysfunctional and exams. behavior, gender psychology, intelligence and personality, social psy- chology. Students must also complete one 15-hour research study, in GROUP 4 – which students replicate a simple psychological experiment. Students are evaluated locally but at the end of the year students take two EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES exams that are graded externally by the IB organization. The research paper is assessed by the CHS teacher and externally moderated by the IB BIOLOGY – HL Grade 11 IB world organization. (IB BIO 1 HL / C030IB) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) IB PHILOSOPHY – SL Prerequisites: Biology 1 (C03020) and Chemistry 1 (C03210) (IB PHIL SL / U026IB) The first year of this two-year course will focus on biochemistry, cell Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) - Certificate Course biology, molecular genetics, inheritance, evolution, and ecology. This one-year IB course may be taken in Grade 11 or Grade 12. The phi- Students will also learn how to collect, record, process and interpret losophy course provides an opportunity for students to engage with data. A combination of traditional lectures combined with textbook some of the world's most interesting and influential thinkers. It also reading, lab activities, and computer simulations will be used. Lab develops highly transferable skills such as the ability to formulate ar- activities will target the design of experiments that will reinforce the guments clearly, to make reasoned judgements and to evaluate highly scientific method, repeat the well-known research that has predictable complex and multifaceted issues. The emphasis of the DP philosophy results, and include simple activities that reinforce assessment concepts. course is on "doing philosophy", that is, on actively engaging students Through this two-year course, students will conduct a group project in philosophical activity. The course is focused on stimulating students' with all science students. intellectual curiosity and encouraging them to examine both their own perspectives and those of others. Students are challenged to develop IB BIOLOGY – HL Grade 12 their skills through the study of philosophical themes and the close read- (IB BIO 2 HL / C031IB) ing of a philosophical text. They also learn to apply their philosophical Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) knowledge and skills to real-life situations and to explore how non- The second year of IB Biology HL will deal with topics found in ecol- philosophical material can be treated in a philosophical way. Teachers ogy, enzymes, metabolism, cell respiration, botany, photosynthesis, explicitly teach thinking and research skills such as comprehension, text physiology and anatomy such as digestive, excretory, circulatory, respira- analysis, transfer, and use of primary sources. tory, immune, nervous, muscular, skeletal, endocrine and reproductive The aim of the philosophy course is to engage students in philosophical systems. This course is assessed through three written exam papers, activity, enabling them to: 1) develop an inquiring and intellectually curi- which constitute 80% of the final IB grade. In addition, students must ous way of thinking, 2) formulate arguments in a sound and purposeful set up, carry out and report on a scientific experiment and complete way, 3) examine critically their own experiences and their ideological and a comprehensive laboratory investigation. This work constitutes the cultual perspectives, 4) appreciate the diversity of approaches within remaining 20% of the final grade. This work is internally assessed by the philosophical thinking, and 5) apply their philosophical knowledge and CHS teacher and externally moderated by the IB world organization. skills to the world around them. IB BIOLOGY – SL Grade 11 or 12 IB WORLD RELIGIONS – SL (IB BIO 2 SL / C029IB) (IB WREL SL / U027IB) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) - Certificate Course This one year course may be taken in Grade 11 or 12. It will deal with the This one-year IB course may be taken in Grade 11 or Grade 12. The IB topics of cellular biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution DP world religions course is a systematic, analytical yet empathetic and biodiversity and human physiology. This course is assessed through study of the variety of beliefs and practices encountered in nine main three written exam papers, which constitute 80% of the final IB grade. religions around the world. The course seeks to promote an awareness In addition, students must set up, carry out and report on a scientific of religious issues in the contemporary world by requiring the study experiment and complete a comprehensive laboratory investigation.
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This work constitutes the remaining 20% of the final IB grade. This work understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and foundational is internally assessed by the CHS teacher and externally moderated by trigonometry and statistics. Mathematics SL is assessed in two ways: the IB world organization. Students will also complete a group project Two written examination papers combine for 80% of the final grade. Stu- with all other science students. dents are also required to complete a written exploration paper which offers students the opportunity for developing independence in their IB CHEMISTRY – SL Grade 11 or 12 mathematical learning. The exploration paper constitutes the remain- (IB CHEM SL / C032IB) ing 20% of the final grade and is internally assessed by the CHS teacher Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) and externally moderated by the IB world organization. This course will Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (M04220), Chemistry 1 (C03210), and Biology 1 meet with and participate with the appropriate AP calculus courses. (C03020) This one-year course may be taken in Grade 11 or 12 and will allow stu- IB MATHEMATICS: APPLICATIONS & INTERPRETATIONS dents to investigate and study the world around them and how chem- – SL Grade 12 istry applies to it. Students also study one of six optional topics in higher (P/CAL MS IB / M051IB) physical organic chemistry: medicines and drugs; human biochemistry; Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) environmental chemistry; chemical industries; or fuels and energy. Prerequisites: Algebra 2/Trig (M04620) This course is assessed through three written examination papers. In Recommended: Probability and Statistics in Grade 12 addition, students must participate and report upon a multidisciplinary The aim of Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations is to provide a project and an Internal Assessment. course for students with varied backgrounds and abilities and to build This work is internally assessed by the CHS teacher and externally confidence and encourage an appreciation of math in students who moderated by the IB World Organization. In addition, the class grade do not anticipate a need for theoretical math in college. The course will also be based on experiments and lab reports, tests, problems, and concentrates on math that can be applied to real-world occurrences questions concerning Chemistry in our world. and everyday situations. Seven distinct areas of study include: Num- bers and Algebra; Descriptive Statistics, Logic, Sets, and Probability; IB PHYSICS – SL Statistical Applications; Geometry and Trigonometry; Mathematical (IB PHY SL / C034IB) Models; and Differential Calculus. Students entering this course should Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) have a good understanding of algebra, geometry, and foundational Prerequisite: General Physics 1 (C03310) or AP Physics 1 (C03335) trigonometry. This course is assessed through two end-of-course exams The IB Physics SL curriculum to be followed will include: physics and which comprise 80% of the final grade. Students must also complete a physical measurement, mechanics, thermal physics, waves, electricity personal project. This project is an individual piece of work involving and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. Activities will include the collection of information and/or generation of measurements, and extensive inquiry based labs, problem solving sessions, class discussion, the analysis and evaluation of the information of measurements. This is 20% of the final grade and is assessed both internally by the teacher lecture, and class demonstrations. and externally by IBO. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night plus extra time for lab reports Evaluation: Exams, quizzes, lab reports, problem sets and participation. IB MATHEMATICS: ANALYSIS & APPROACHES – HL Grade 11 (CALC HL IB / M054IB) IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES (ESS) – SL Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) (IB ENV SL / C033IB) Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Honors or Algebra 2/Trig GT (M04600) with teacher recommendation Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) This IB course includes the study of seven core topics and one option Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) is an interdisciplinary course topic. This course focuses on developing important mathematical offered only at standard level (SL). This course can fulfill either the concepts in a comprehensible, coherent and rigorous way. Core top- individuals and societies or the sciences requirements. ics provide students the opportunity to engage in detailed study of ESS is firmly grounded in both a scienticifc exploration of environmen- algebra, functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, tal sytstems in their structure and function, and in the exploration of matrices, vectors, statistics and probability, and calculus. Students will cultural, economic, ethical, political and social interactions of societies apply their mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in a variety with the environment. As a result of studying this course, students will of meaningful contexts and should feature justification and proof of become equipped with the ability to recognize and evaluate the impact results. Before entering the course, the student must demonstrate a of our complex systems of societies on the natural world. solid understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and foundational trigonometry and statistics. Mathematics HL is assessed in two ways, all GROUP 5 – MATHEMATICS taking place during the second year of the course. Three external written examination papers combine for 80% of the final grade. Students are also IB MATHEMATICS: ANALYSIS & APPROACHES – SL required to complete a written exploration paper which offers students the opportunity for developing independence in their mathematical Grade 12 (CALC SL IB / M052IB) learning. The exploration paper constitutes the remaining 20% of the Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) final grade and is internally assessed by the CHS teacher and externally Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Honors or Algebra 2/Trig moderated by the IB World Organization. This course will meet with and (M04620) with teacher recommendation participate with the appropriate AP calculus courses. This course will include topics in algebra, analytic geometry, trigonom- etry, functions, matrices, sequences and series, vectors, statistics and IB MATHEMATICS: ANALYSIS & APPROACHES – HL probability, and differential calculus. A student-owned graphing calcu- Grade 12 (CALC HL IB / M055IB) lator TI-84+ or equivalent is required. The aim of Mathematics SL is to provide students who will continue to study mathematics at a university Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) with a broad background of mathematical thought, in addition to a Prerequisite: Grade 11 IB Math HL (M054IB) sound level of technical ability. This IB course includes the study of seven core topics and one option Before entering the course, the student must demonstrate a solid topic, with the main focus on the option topic of calculus. This course
3 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 focuses on developing important mathematical concepts in a compre- making exercises in three film production roles, led by clearly defined hensible, coherent, and rigorous way. Core topics provide students the filmmaker intentions. They acquire and develop practical skills and opportunity to engage in detailed study of calculus, with main topics techniques through participation in film exercises, experiments and including differentiation, integration, infinite series, and polar equations. the creation of at least one completed film. Students will create a film Students will apply their mathematical knowledge to solve problems portfolio consisting of 3-9 portfolio pages and film reel documenting set in a variety of meaningful contexts and should feature justifica- their activities. 4) Bringing together all they have encountered during tion and proof of results. Upon entering the course, the student must the film course, students at HL work collaboratively in a core production demonstrate a solid understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, team to plan and create an original completed film and project report. foundational trigonometry, statistics, and differential calculus. Math- Activities: Textbook and in-class assignments, presentations, the internal ematics HL is assessed in two ways, all taking place during this year of assessment project, and exams the course. Three external written examination papers combine for Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week, depending 80% of the final grade. Students are also required to complete a written on the assignments exploration paper which offers students the opportunity for developing Evaluation: Daily assignments, presentations, projects and exams independence in their mathematical learning. The exploration paper constitutes the remaining 20% of the final grade and is internally assessed by the CHS teacher and externally moderated by the IB World Organi- THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE zation. This course will meet with and participate with the appropriate AP calculus courses. IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Grade 11 [Semester 2] (TOK 11 IB / Y99190) Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) GROUP 6 – THE ARTS All IB Diploma Program candidates will be enrolled in this required two- semester course. Theory of Knowledge is a thoughtful exploration into IB VISUAL ARTS – HL Grade 11 (A684IB) universal truth. This course requires collaboration and scholarly thinking. IB VISUAL ARTS – HL Grade 12 (A685IB) Students will explore two questions: what is knowledge, and how do 2 Years/4.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) - Certificate Course we know what we know? This exploration will center on the “Ways of Knowing” - perception, emotion, reason, language, memory, intuition, IB VISUAL ARTS – SL Grade 11 or 12 (A683IB) and faith - and consider how the areas of mathematics, history, the arts, 1 Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) - Certificate Course natural science, religious knowledge systems, indigenous knowledge Prerequisites: Art Classes in Grades 9 and 10—Drawing 1 & 2 highly systems and ethics help us determine how a given assertion is true, or recommended or any first level courses with an additional second level a given judgment is sound. Juniors will reflect on knowledge from an to develop more in-depth skills. Interested students must make written international, interdisciplinary perspective, using discussion, journals, application to the art department by March 1—applications available presentations, and compositions to share their ideas with their class- February 1. Summer studio and investigative work is required. This one mates and instructor. year or two year concentrated, rigorous curriculum considers the world of art from an aesthetic, imaginative, and creative point of view, with special focus on how art unites us as citizens of the world. Students will IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Grade 12 [Semester 1] use research, aesthetic principles and comparative criticism to explore (TOK 12 IB / Y99191) art production, processes, media and art genres. Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) An Investigative Workbook (sketchbook journal) that includes draw- This second semester of Theory of Knowledge completes the IB course. ings, plans for projects as well as research/notations about art, artists, Seniors will continue their study from an international, interdisciplin- cultures, with reflections, and reviews will be required as the founda- ary perspective. In addition to discussion, journals, presentations, and tion for all formal artwork as well as serve as a record/documentation compositions, IB Theory of Knowledge seniors will complete two formal of all activities. Students are expected to visit museums, galleries and assessments: a 1200-1600 word essay and a formal oral presentation. exhibits, and interview/observe artists at work. Through their indepen- The essay is a response to an IB prompt and is externally assessed by dent studio work, students will compile a portfolio of well-developed an IB examiner. The oral presentation and self-evaluation report are artwork for evaluation by IB examiners, which could result in college scored by the student and the CHS teacher. Scores are then sent to the credit. Further evaluation and recognition will be displayed in a year-end IB world organization for review. art exhibit, organized and produced by all IB/ADVANCED ART Senior portfolio students. Out-of-Class Time Required: 8-10 hours per week ADDITIONAL IB COMPONENTS Material Cost: Minimum $50. (These are NOT additional classes)
IB FILM – HL Grade 11 (T077IB) CAS IB FILM – HL Grade 12 (T078IB) To accumulate the required creativity, action, and service points for the IB Diploma Program, all IB students will be assigned a common student Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) - Certificate Course resource time (SRT) with the CAS supervisor. This is not an extra class, but This one-year course may be taken in Grade 11 or Grade 12. rather an opportunity to coordinate service projects and group activities Content: This two-year course is taken in grades 11 and 12. with an international focus and provide an opportunity for IB instructors The film syllabus consists of the following core areas: Reading film, to meet from time to time to work with the IB diploma candidates. contextualizing film, exploring film production roles, and collaboratively producing film. These core areas have been designed to fully connect EXTENDED ESSAY with each of the four major IB assessment tasks: 1) The textual analysis Completion of the IB Diploma requires students to investigate a topic of requires students to study and write a detailed analysis of a five-minute special interest and develop a 4000-word essay with the expertise of a film extract from a prescribed list. 2) For the comparative study, stu- subject area mentor and an Extended Essay coordinator who will offer dents carry out research into a chosen area of film focus, identifying guidance in the development of the essay. This is not a class. Limited and comparing two films from within that area and presenting their direction will be provided in both Theory of Knowledge and through discoveries as a recorded multimedia comparative study. 3) Throughout SRT time. This essay encourages students to deepen their program of the course of their studies, students will undertake a variety of film-
4 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 study or broaden their knowledge base. The essay is externally graded spring. At the end of the school year the student will be awarded an by the IB world organization. In addition, students write three reflections IB Certificate for their successful completion of the course. Please see (500 word limit) thoughout the process. the course descriptions for additional information about the specific requirements for each Certificate course.
CERTIFICATE ONLY COURSES IB Philosophy - SL IB World Religions - SL Students interested in selecting one of the IB courses listed below as an IB Business & Management - SL elective may do so without enrolling in the IB Diploma Program.These IB Visual Arts - HL courses are only available to 11th and 12th grade students. Students IB Visual Arts - SL enrolled in these courses as electives must follow all of the course IB Film - HL requirements, including taking the IB exam or other assessment in the Art
C WG/ C WG/ COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA Intro to 2-Dim. Art • • • • • Jewelry 2 • • • • Adv. 2-Dim Art • • • Jewelry 3 • • • Digital Design 1 • • • • • Jewelry 4 • • Digital Design 2 • • • • Photography 1 • • • Digital Design 3 • • • Photography 2 • • • Digital Design 4 • • Photography 3 • • Sculpture 1 • • • • • Photography 4 • • Sculpture 2 • • • • Visual Comm. 1 • • • • Scultpure 3 • • • Visual Comm. 2 • • • • Sculpture 4 • • Visual Comm. 3 • • • Printmaking 1 • • • • • Visual Comm. 4 • • Printmaking 2 • • • • AP Art History • • • • • • • Printmaking 3 • • • AP Studio Art • • • • Printmaking 4 • • IB Visual Arts HL/SL • • • • Ceramics 1 • • • • IB Film HL • • • •
Ceramics 2 • • • • INTRODUCTION TO 2–DIMENSIONAL ART (A68010) Ceramics 3 • • • Semester/1.0 Credit This beginner’s course is a basic level class recommended for students Ceramics 4 • • in grades 9-10, that surveys the elements and principles of art through a variety of media, processes and techniques. It is a strong founda- Drawing 1 • • • • • tion for all other art curriculum and is intended to give the student an Drawing 2 • • • • overview of what they can further explore with more in depth classes offered in the Art Department. It also serves as an excellent art credit Drawing 3 • • • to satisfy the Fine Arts requirement for the Academic Honors diploma. Prerequisite: None Drawing 4 • • Content: Students will explore the language of art defined by the elements and principles used in creating art composition in a variety Painting 1 • • • • • of materials, techniques and processes. Art history will be applied to Painting 2 • • • • each problem to see how artists develop themes (ideas) and solve composition. Students will learn to assess art through verbal and Painting 3 • • • written communication. No previous skill necessary! Activities: A sampling of media in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and Painting 4 • • Visual Communication will introduce students to a variety of other Jewelry 1 • • • • classes in the art department. Out of Class Time Required: One hour per week
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Evaluation: Individual/group critiques, written self-evaluations/ tests, DIGITAL DESIGN 3 (A68195) daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as completion of Semester/1.0 Credit work and responsibility for use of all tools used in the classroom. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher ap- proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course ADVANCED 2–DIMENSIONAL ART (A68200) of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Senior Portfolio Grade 12 Independent Study permission form is required. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, This class can be taken as IB Prep for juniors interested methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. in IB VISUAL ART SL as a senior. Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be Prerequisite: Students should have at least 4 or more art credits with applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop a minimum of B average with a concentration in 2 dimensional media. quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written Interested students must make written application to the art depart- communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly ment by February 28th—applications available February 1st. Summer recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon studio and investigative work is required. graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Content: Product oriented class designed to help Senior Art students Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week prepare a high quality portfolio of work for entrance to college/art Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- school programs that will demonstrate student’s ability to work with tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation themes, goals, independent exploration as well as verbal and written and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for articulation of success and accomplishment. Must be able to keep a exhibition of work. visual journal as the documentation/evidence of research, exploration of media, and all planning/reflection for studio work. This class aligns DIGITAL DESIGN 4 (A68196) with the criteria and expectations set for IB VISUAL ART. (Course Semester/1.0 Credit description in IB section Group 6- THE ARTS) Prerequisite: Digital Design 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher ap- Activities: Investigative workbook research of media/idea exploration, proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course studio work, written reviews/reflections/assessments, gallery/museum of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed visits, class critiques/discussions mid April gallery exhibit. Independent Study permission form is required. Out of Class Time Required: 8-10 hours per week Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, Evaluation: Group and individual critiques, written self-evaluations/ methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. artist statements and exhibition of work which aligns with the In- Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be ternational Baccalaureate Diploma requirements and assessments. applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written DIGITAL DESIGN 1 (A68180) communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly Semester/1.0 Credit recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon Prerequisite: None graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Content: Exploration of digital design programs and how they apply Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week to digital art. Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Activities: This course is a project-based course that explores art his- tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation tory, technology and inventions by creating with different tools and and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for techniques including Photoshop and Illustrator to create 2D print exhibition of work. media. Students will also create both vector and raster-based graph- ics in visual design and develop an aesthetic understanding of basic SCULPTURE 1 (A68020) design through the creation of a portfolio. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-Of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours average per week Prerequisite: None Cost: Ink, Paper Content: Understanding design elements and principles through 3D form. Evaluation: Individual/Group Critiques, written/online self-evaluations, Activities: This is an introduction to 3D art which explores the ma- daily participation, completion and execution of work. terials and processes used in manipulating, modeling, forming, and assemblage (plaster, paper, glass, papier-mâché, clay, wood, wire, DIGITAL DESIGN 2 (A68190) various found objects, etc.). *It is recommended for grades 10-12 due Semester/1.0 Credit to the sophisticated cutting tools used in production. Art theory and Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 with B- or better art history (ranging from historic art masters of the world to living Content: Continue building an understanding of digital art and design and working contemporary artists) will be explored as a means to using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and 3D modeling programs. introduce various techniques, styles, processes, and concepts to all Activities: Students will engage in sequential learning experiences artwork. Students will learn to assess art through verbal and written that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production communication. and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. They incorporate Out -of -Class Time Required: Approximately 1 hour per week. desktop publishing, digitized imagery, computer animation, and web Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations/artist design. Students reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural statements, written tests, daily motivation, participation, effort, and and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make growth, as well as completion of work. informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration. Students SCULPTURE 2 (A68030) identify art-related careers. Semester/1.0 Credit Cost: Ink, paper Prerequisite: Sculpture 1 with B- or better Out-Of-Class Time Required: More extensive projects will require 1-2 Content: Refinement of skills and materials used to explore 3-D form hours outside of class. in Sculpture 1 Evaluation: Individual/group critiques, written/online self-evaluations, Activities: Expression of ideas through form by carving, casting, daily participation, completion and execution of work. modeling, assemblage, and forming (glass, clay, wood, wire, and
6 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 various found objects/mixed media). Skills learned in Sculpture 1 will ticipation, personal growth, as well as completion of work, and safety. be expanded upon, new materials will be explored and combined into different works, and students will produce more work at a faster PRINTMAKING 2 (A68050) pace all leading to the end goal of developing a unique artistic style. Semester/1.0 Credit Art History will be applied to each problem as a way to see how artists Prerequisite: Printmaking 1 with B- or better develop quality work. Students will learn through verbal and written Content: Reinforcement and growth of skills begun in Printmaking 1. communication. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue Activities: This class will build upon the skills gained in Printmaking 1 the study of art upon graduation. and further develop a personal aesthetic within the medium. Students Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. will have the opportunity to work on larger printing plates and with Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluation/artist more advanced methods, including mixed media, textiles and multiple statements, written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, color editions. Art history will be applied to every problem as a way as well as completion of work. of seeing how other printmakers develop quality work. Safety and mindfulness remain the highest priority. SCULPTURE 3 (A68035) Out-of-Class Time Required: Up to 2 hours per week. Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Individual projects, group critiques, written self-evalu- Prerequisite: Sculpture 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher approval. ations, daily participation, development of personal aesthetic and Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of study completion of work. to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Independent PRINTMAKING 3 (A68055) Study permission form is required. Semester/1.0 Credit Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, Prerequisite: Printmaking 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher ap- methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop Independent Study permission form is required. quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. exhibition of work. Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- SCULPTURE 4 (A68036) tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Semester/1.0 Credit and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for Prerequisite: Sculpture 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher approval. exhibition of work. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Independent PRINTMAKING 4 (A68065) Study permission form is required. Semester/1.0 Credit Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, Prerequisite: Printmaking 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher ap- methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop Independent Study permission form is required. quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. exhibition of work. Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- PRINTMAKING 1 (A68040) tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Semester/1.0 Credit and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for Prerequisite: None exhibition of work. Content: Exploration of the processes & techniques of printmaking. Activities: Printmaking is the process of transferring an image from one CERAMICS 1 (A68060) surface to another. This class explores traditional and non-traditional Semester/1.0 Credit print processes including silk screening, stenciling, intaglio, linoleum Prerequisite: None cuts and monoprinting. This course involves the use of sharp cutting Content: Exploration of methods, skills, and techniques of pottery tools and heavy printing presses so only responsible students need construction. apply. Art history will be examined throughout the course to promote Activities: Variety of methods of working with clay. Art History will be visual literacy and contextual awareness. applied to each problem as a way to see how artists develop quality Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately 1 hour per week maximum. work. Students will learn through verbal and written communication. Evaluation: Individual projects, critiques, written evaluations, daily par-
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Out-of-Class Time required: Two hours per week. Activities: Students will explore the fundamentals of seeing, sketching Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluation/artist and drawing through a variety of approaches and media. Techniques statements, written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, like creating the illusion of shadow, depth and perspective will be cov- as well as completion of all work. ered as well as surrealism, observation and non-traditional approaches. Materials include graphite, ink, pastel, colored pencil and chocolate CERAMICS 2 (A68070) sauce. This course serves as a wide-ranging survey of drawing styles Semester/1.0 Credit and techniques so students can ultimately identify and develop their Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 with B- or better own personal aesthetic. Art history and modern culture will be ap- Content: Refinement and expansion of exploration of methods, skills, plied throughout. This is a highly recommended foundation for all and techniques of pottery construction begun in Ceramics 1. art related curricula. Activities: Variety of methods of working with clay. Art History will be Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately 1-2 hours per week applied to each problem as a way to see how artists develop quality Evaluation: Individual projects, critiques, written evaluations, daily work. Students will learn through verbal and written communication. participation, personal growth, and completion of work. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon graduation. DRAWING 2 (A68090) Out-of-Class Time required: 2-3 hours per week. Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluation/artist Prerequisite: Drawing 1 with B- or better statements, written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, Content: Expansion of skills, techniques, and visual vocabulary learned as well as completion of all work. in Drawing 1 concentrating on expression of idea and storytelling through composition and materials. Highly recommended for those CERAMICS 3 (A68075) who plan to continue to study art upon graduation. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Students will use sketchbooks for developing and research- Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher approval. ing drawing techniques and themes, then create and present portfolio Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of study quality work using advanced materials and tools. Written artist reviews to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Independent and gallery visits will be required four times per semester. Art history Study permission form is required. will be applied to each problem as a way to see how artists develop Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, themes (ideas) and solve composition. Students will assess art through methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. verbal and written communication. Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, written quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as comple- communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly tion of work. recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. DRAWING 3 (A68091) Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Prerequisite: Drawing 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher approval. tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of study and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Independent exhibition of work. Study permission form is required. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, CERAMICS 4 (A68076) methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be Prerequisite: Ceramics 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher approval. applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of study quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Independent communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly Study permission form is required. recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly exhibition of work. recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. DRAWING 4 (A68092) Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Prerequisite: Drawing 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher approval. tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of study and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Independent exhibition of work. Study permission form is required. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, DRAWING 1 (A68080) methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be Prerequisite: None applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop Content: Exploration of drawing fundamentals from traditional to quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written contemporary. communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon
8 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written exhibition of work. communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon PAINTING 1 (A68100) graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Prerequisite: None Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Content: Development of composition and study of color and light. tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Activities: Exploration of a variety of materials and techniques (oil stick, and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for acrylic paints, water colors). Art theory and art history (ranging from exhibition of work. historic art masters of the world to living and working contemporary artists) will be explored as a means to introduce various techniques, JEWELRY 1 (A68120) styles, processes, and concepts to all art work. Students will learn Semester/1.0 Credit to assess art through verbal and written communication. Students Prerequisite: None will be asked to demonstrate technical understanding and creativity Content: Students design and create works of jewelry utilizing vari- through a variety of projects, structured around the Elements of Art ous fabrication techniques. These include sawing, piercing, filing, and and Principles of Design. soldering. Out -of -Class Time Required: Approximately 1 hour per week maximum. Activities: Students will design and make jewelry using both hot and Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations/artist cold processes. Cold processes include hand-built assemblies including statements, written tests, daily motivation, participation, effort, and tool-formed work (bent wire, chasing, repoussage, beading, riveting, growth, as well as completion of work. found object assembly). Hot processes include kiln-fired and torch work. They will use a variety of techniques as well as materials. PAINTING 2 (A68110) Out -of -Class Time Required: Two hours per week Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, written Prerequisite: Painting 1 with B- or better tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as comple- Content: Refinement of skills and techniques begun in Painting 1. tion of work. Activities: Expression of ideas through paint media on a variety of surfaces and forms. Written artist reviews and gallery visits will be JEWELRY 2 (A68125) required. Art History will be applied to each problem as a way to see Semester/1.0 Credit how artists develop quality work. Students will learn to assess art Prerequisite: Jewelry 1 through verbal and written communication. Content: Students will continue to build their portfolio and design Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately 2 hours per week maximum. works of jewelry utilizing various fabrication techniques. These include Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, written sawing, piercing, filing, and soldering. Students in Jewelry 2 engage in tests, daily motivation, participation, and growth, as well as comple- sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criti- tion of work. cism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. PAINTING 3 (A68115) Activities: Students will design and make jewelry using both hot and Semester/1.0 Credit cold processes. Cold processes include hand-built assemblies including Prerequisite: Painting 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher approval. tool-formed work (bent wire, chasing, repoussage, beading, riveting, Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of study found object assembly). Hot processes include kiln-fired and torch to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Independent work. They will use a variety of techniques as well as materials. Stu- Study permission form is required. dents will utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, and identify art-related careers. methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, written applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop tests, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as comple- quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written tion of work. communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon JEWELRY 3 (A68126) graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Semester/1.0 Credit Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Prerequisite: Jewelry 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher approval. Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of study tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Independent and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for Study permission form is required. exhibition of work. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. PAINTING 4 (A68116) Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be Semester/1.0 Credit applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop Prerequisite: Painting 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher approval. quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of study communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Independent recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon Study permission form is required. graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week
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Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation exhibition of work. and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for exhibition of work. JEWELRY 4 (A68127) Semester/1.0 Credit PHOTOGRAPHY 4 (A68147) Prerequisite: Jewelry 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher approval. Semester/1.0 Credit Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course of study Prerequisite: Photography 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and teacher ap- to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Independent proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course Study permission form is required. of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, Independent Study permission form is required. methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation exhibition of work. and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for exhibition of work. PHOTOGRAPHY 1 (A68130) Semester/1.0 Credit VISUAL COMMUNICATION 1 (A68150) Prerequisite: Students must have a 35mm film camera with adjustable Semester/1.0 Credit F-stop and shutter settings. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 Content: Basic photography for beginners. Content: Visually communicating ideas through graphic design, video Activities: Film developing, printing, enlarging, photograms, multiple and print media. prints. Activities: Students will explore how ideas are shared visually in soci- Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours monthly. ety through graphic design, filmmaking, fashion, gaming, advertising Cost: Costs can be up to $100 per semester and beyond. Students will use digital means (video Adobe Illustrator Evaluation: Individual, group critiques, written self-evaluations, writ- & Photoshop) and traditional tools (drawing, painting, collage) to ten exams, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as communicate complex ideas as efficiently and effectively as pos- completion of work. sible. Daily discussion will examine the intersection between human behavior, creative expression, and cultural literacy all through the lens PHOTOGRAPHY 2 (A68140) of sociology and art history. Projects will challenge students to think Semester/1.0 Credit creatively and solve design issues faced by humans across the planet. Prerequisite: Photography 1 with B- or better. Students must have Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately 1 hour per week a digital 35mm camera with adjustable F-stop and shutter settings. Evaluation: Individual and group projects, critiques, written evalua- Students must have a complete understanding of manual aperture tions, daily participation, personal growth, and completion of work. and shutter speed priority settings. Content: Instruction in black and white, color, and digital photography VISUAL COMMUNICATION 2 (A68160) with emphasis on composition, camera techniques and studio. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Formatting, problems in composition and lighting Prerequisite: Visual Communication 1 with B- or better Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours weekly. Content: Expansion of skills, techniques and themes learned in Visual Evaluation: Individual completion of projects that encompass studio Communications 1, concentrating on effective visual communications work, photo journalism, site photography, and product photography. for print and video media. Activities: Students will further explore creative methods of using PHOTOGRAPHY 3 (A68145) modern and traditional media to transmit ideas. Individual and group Semester/1.0 Credit projects will investigate advertising, filmmaking, game design and Prerequisite: Photography 1 and 2 with B- or better and teacher ap- public art. Students will use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, video edit- proval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their desired course ing, drawing and painting to simplify complex narratives, ideas and of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Completed concepts. Art history and psychology will be examined daily through Independent Study permission form is required. research and discussion to understand how artists solve the chal- Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, lenge of conveying complex meanings in the simplest visual means methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. possible. Projects will emphasize creativity, efficient communication Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be and cultural literacy. applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately 1 hour per week quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written Evaluation: Individual and group projects, critiques, written evalua- communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly tions, daily participation, personal growth, and completion of work. recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career.
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION 3 (A68165) responded to and communicated their experiences through art making Semester/1.0 Credit by exploring art in its historic and cultural contexts. Students research, Prerequisite: Visual Communication 1 and 2 with B- or better and discuss, read, and write about art, artists, art making, and responses teacher approval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their to and interpretations of art. desired course of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. Activities: Through investigation of diverse artistic traditions of cul- Completed Independent Study permission form is required. tures from prehistory to the present, the course fosters in-depth and Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, holistic understanding of the history of art from a global perspective. methods, techniques, and themes from level 1 and 2 courses. Students learn and apply skills of visual, contextual, and comparative Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be analysis to engage with a variety of art forms, constructing understand- applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop ing of individual works and interconnections of art-making processes quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written and products throughout history. communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly Out-of-Class Time Required: 3-5 hours per week recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon Evaluation: AP Art History exam graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week STUDIO ART [Advanced Placement] (A68500) Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- Year/2.0 Credits tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for AP Studio Art, however and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for experiences in studio art courses that address conceptual, technical, exhibition of work. and critical thinking skills can support student success in the AP Studio Art Program. VISUAL COMMUNICATION 4 (A68166) Content: AP Studio Art students work with diverse media, styles, sub- Semester/1.0 Credit jects, and content. Three portfolios of work will be developed while fo- Prerequisite: Visual Communication 1, 2 and 3 with B- or better and cusing on: A Range of Approaches (Breadth), Sustained Investigation teacher approval. Students will create a prepared plan as to their (Concentration), and Selected Works (Best Quality). Students’ work desired course of study to be reviewed and approved by the teacher. is informed and guided by observation, research, experimentation, Completed Independent Study permission form is required. discussion, critical analysis, and reflection relating individual practices Content: Further refinement and expansion of exploration of skills, to the art world. Students are asked to document their artistic ideas methods, techniques, and themes from level 1, 2 and 3 courses. and practices to demonstrate conceptual and technical development Activities: Further exploration of the subject area. Art History will be over time. The AP Studio Art Program supports students in becoming applied within the course as a means to reflect on how artists develop inventive artistic scholars who contribute to visual culture through quality work. Students will learn through both verbal and written art making. communication with instructor, as well as studio production. Highly Activities: Students will create a body of work unified by a visual or recommended for those who plan to continue the study of art upon conceptual theme. This portfolio will incorporate artistic intention, graduation and/or the pursuit of an art career. critical analysis, innovative thinking and systematic investigation Out-Of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week through any two-dimensional medium or process, such as graphic Evaluation: One-on-one critique with instructor, written self-evalua- design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, tions/artist statements, artist research, daily motivation, participation fashion design, fashion illustration, painting and printmaking. All work and growth, as well as completion of all work, and preparation for will be accompanied by a rigorous process of systematic investigation, exhibition of work. cultural research and artistic intention. Out-of-Class Time Required: 3-5 hours per week ART HISTORY [Advanced Placement] (A68400) Evaluation: AP Studio Art portfolio and written artist statement. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for AP Art History. Students IB VISUAL ARTS – HL Grade 11/12 (A684IB/A685IB) who have been successful in humanities courses, such as history and 2 Years/4.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) literature, or in studio art courses are especially encouraged to enroll since those experiences will likely support and enrich the context of IB VISUAL ARTS – SL Grade 11 or 12 (A683IB) the art history course. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Content: The AP Art History course explores such topics as the nature of art, its uses, its meanings, art making, and responses to art. The IB FILM – HL Grade 11/12 (T077IB/T078IB) study of art history invites students to discover the diversity in and Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) connections among forms of artistic expression throughout history and from around the globe. Students learn about how people have (See pp. 1-4 for description)
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C WG/ ciples to different kinds of corporations; use the computer to keep COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA accounts for several businesses; and learn how Excel spreadsheets are used to calculate depreciation, maintain stock and investment Intro to Business • • • • accounts, and understand how petty cash and change funds work. Accounting Fund. • • • The learning style will vary (reading, talking, watching, and hands-on) and the majority of the work is done online, so if you like working on Adv. Accounting • • • the Internet, you will enjoy learning Accounting. Activities: Book and online activities, problems using Microsoft Excel, Coop. Education • computerized activities using accounting forms. Business Law & Out-of-Class Time Required: Limited unless absent. Ethics 1 • • • Evaluation: Objective tests, daily work, and participation. Business Law & Ethics 2 • • • ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (B35110) Introduction to Year/2.0 Credits Entrepreneurship • • • Prerequisites: Accounting Fundamentals (B35090) Content: Explore the real world of financial services through this Web Design 1 • • • advanced, second-year course of accounting and receive three col- Web Design 2 lege credits--free. Continue this interactive discovery through the • • use of automated accounting, Excel, and the Internet. Find out how Personal Financial sports teams, soft drink companies, cosmetic firms and others ana- Responsibility • • • • lyze financial statements to make decisions. Learn about horizontal Marketing Fund. • • • • and vertical financial analysis. Advance your accounting knowledge to include corporate earnings, stocks, and dividends. Evaluate cost Preparing for • • • • data and management efficiency through ratio analysis. If you liked College & Careers Accounting, you’ll love this advanced interactive course. All course Interactive Media • • • work is done in the lab with instructor supervision. Activities: Book and workbook exercises, computer simulations and Principles of projects, Excel, and games. Business Mgmt. • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Limited unless absent. IB Business & Evaluation: Objective tests, daily work, and participation. Management SL • • • COOPERATIVE EDUCATION [Work Study] (B35180) INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (B35010) Year/6.0 Credits Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Good attendance, permission of instructor. Prerequisite: None Content: A program for seniros that strives to provide an avenue Content: This is a great class for students thinking about a business for the transition from the school atmosphere to the world of work major in college, but includes plenty of useful information for any in the areas of business, industrial trades, food service, agriculture, student to help them become a productive adult. The second most construction trades, health care, home economics and other techni- popular college major is business, in Indiana and nationwide. This cal areas. participating students attend school three blocks and then course provides students with an overview of accounting, marketing, are released to their training stations for the rest of the day. They entrepreneurship, economics, personal finance and law. Other topics work at their training station for a minimum of 15 hours per week and included are career exploration, Internet stock market investing, ethics receive a salary, as well as one credit for the related class and credits and a “Trump apprentice” activity. Get acquainted with other business for working at the training station. Upon completion of the year-long courses/majors with this introductory business class. course, the student will have earned six credits, an income and gained Activities: Chapter exercises, workbook, discussion, lecture, Internet, valuable work experience. computer, and group activities. Activities: Lectures, guest speakers, discussions, exercises, projects Out-of-Class Time Required: Typically most work can be completed and computer application activities. in class with little or no homework, unless the student is absent. One Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week for related hour per week for some units is possible at times, however. class coursework. Evaluation: Projects, tests, participation, quizzes, class work. Evaluation: Daily work, class participation, as well as work evaluations of on-the-job experiences. ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS (B35090) Year/2.0 Credits BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS 1 (B35310) Prerequisite: None. Semester/1.0 Credit Content: The favorite college major in recent years is accounting! Find Prerequisite: None. out why it’s fast becoming one of the most glamorous career fields. Content: How often do you get the opportunity to ask a judge, a pros- This course is a “must have” for any student interested in a career in ecutor and a lawyer questions about their work? In this class you’ll be business or planning on owning a business. If you can add and subtract, able to do just that and more. Students will learn concepts that are you can handle accounting. Learn how to calculate payroll deductions useful in everyday life. This course provides an overview of the legal and maintain and balance a checkbook; apply basic accounting prin- system, sources of law, court structure, criminal law, procedural law,
12 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 substantive law, civil law, contract law, juvenile law, and ethical issues. web pages, personalized animations, and dynamic enhancements Strongly recommended for anyone interested in law enforcement, with sound effects. Learn some basic Java Script tools to make your law, politics or business. pages better and more interactive. Create your own graphics and Activities: Guest speakers, mock trial, field trip, lecture, chapter exer- animations. All work in this course is done in the lab at school. There cises, solving case problems, internet, computer, and group activities. is no homework. If you enjoy making websites and you have a creative Out-of-Class Time Required: Typically most work can be completed eye, this is the course for you. in class with little or no homework, unless the student is absent. One Activities: Assigned exercises, demonstrations, and self-designed hour per week for some units. website projects. Evaluation: Projects, tests, presentations, computer work, par Out-of-Class Time Required: None unless absent. ticipation, quizzes, class work, mock trial Evaluation: Objective and performance-based tests, daily work, and participation. BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS 2 (B35320) Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) PERSONAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (B35550) Prerequisite: Business Law & Ethics 1 Semester/1.0 Credit Content: Building on the concepts from Business Law & Ethics 1, this Prerequisite: None. course explores the topics of ethics, environment, energy, employ- Content: This course is strongly recommended for all students as ment, property, and personal (credit, bankruptcy and domestic rela- the topics covered will help students to be productive workers, con- tions) law. The end of some units will include mock trials. Students will sumers, and citizens. This course includes instruction in improving learn concepts that are useful in everyday life. Strongly recommended economic citizenship in personal management and consumerism - for anyone interested in law enforcement, law, politics or business. managing money received and deciding how to spend it wisely. Units Activities: Mock trials, field trip, lecture, chapter exercises, solving case of instruction include the stock market, investing in mutual funds and problems, internet, computer, and group activities. real estate, checking accounts and banking, saving for the future, Out-of-Class Time Required: Typically most work can be completed credit, housing, and the consumer in the marketplace. in class with little or no homework, unless the student is absent. One Activities: Discussions, readings, chapter exercises, group activities, hour per week for some units. internet activities, and two long-term projects/simulations in checking Evaluation: Projects, tests, presentations, computer work, participa- accounts and household financial management. tion, quizzes, class work, mock trials Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. Evaluation: Objective and short answer tests along with special home- INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP (B35350) work assignments. Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Digital Applications & Responsibility MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS (B35650) Content: This course is recommended for students who are interested Year/2.0 Credits in owning their own business, however, the topics covered in this Prerequisite: Grade 10-12 course are valuable to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career Content: Did you ever wonder why products like the DeLorean, Crystal in the business world. Units of instruction include opportunity, inter- Pepsi, McDonald’s Arch Deluxe, or New Coke never made it on the national business, marketing, advertising, promotion, management, market? Find out what it takes to be successful in sports, entertainment, finance, accounting, forms of business, legal issues, and ethics. tourism, and hospitality marketing. This course will cover such topics Activities: Lectures, discussions, chapter exercises, outside speak- as: functions of marketing, marketing strategies, products and pricing, ers, business plan creation, presentations, business simulations and channels of distribution, advertising and selling and careers in marketing. group activities. Activities: Lectures, class discussions, and in class projects/activities Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week Evaluation: Unit tests, presentations, quality of discussion, special Evaluation: Tests, quality of discussions and homework assignments. homework assignments, and business plan presentation. PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS (B46470) WEB DESIGN 1 (B35560) Semester/1.0 Credit Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None Prerequisites: None Content: What every student needs to succeed in today’s world of Content: Fire up your interest in making web pages through the use of work. This course will help chart a course for career exploration and HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks. Learn to make exciting in- assist in the transition to the work world. It will offer a look into life teractive web pages with your own animations and your own designs. roles and responsibilities and how to be a productive participant in Discover how layout and navigation makes others interested in your the work force. website. You should have basic typing skills and familiarity with files, Activities: Discussion, research in the College/Career Center, computer folders, and word processing. There is no homework—it’s all hands- activities, activity sheets, projects, videos, guest speakers, lectures, on work in the computer lab. Anyone with an interest in making web and a job shadowing experience. pages can take this beginning course in web design. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week Activities: Chapter exercises, web projects, demonstrations, and Evaluation: Projects, assignments, activities and tests. computer-based activities (all hands-on). Out-of-Class Time Required: None, unless absent. INTERACTIVE MEDIA (B46500) Evaluation: Objective and performance-based tests, daily work, and Year/2.0 Credits participation. Prerequisite: Preparing for College and Careers (B46470) Content: Interactive Media prepares students for careers in business WEB DESIGN 2 (B35570) and industry working with interactive media products and services Semester/1.0 Credit which includes the entertainment industries. This course empha- Prerequisites: “C” average in Web Design 1 (B35560) sizes the development of digitally generated or computer-enhanced Content: Advance your HTML knowledge and your web design ability products using multimedia technologies. Students will develop to make moving slideshows with Flash, drop-down menus for your an understanding of professional business practices including the
13 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 importance of ethics, communication skills, and knowledge of the Students will attain an understanding of management, team building, “virtual workplace”. leadership, problem solving steps and processes that contribute to Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There the achievement of organizational goals. The management of human may be some projects that will require more time after school than and financial resources is emphasized. a normal week. Activities: Discussion, research in the College/Career Center, computer Evaluation: Students will be graded on essays, tests, homework and activities, written projects, videos, guest speakers, lectures, and a projects. team project.
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (B35555) IB BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SL – Grade 11 or 12 Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) (IB BUS MGT/THRY SL / B351IB) Prerequisite: Previous Honors courses, Interview Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Content: Principles of Business Management focuses on the roles (See pp. 1-4 for description) and responsibilities of managers as well as opportunities and chal- lenges of ethically managing a business in the free enterprise system. Information Technology
C WG/ Students will spend time learning the concepts and applications of COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and visual presentations. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to better select Digital Applications & Responsibility 1 • • • • future courses that involve more specific software applications. Activities: Discussions, step-by-step guided practices, applications, Digital Applications & Responsibility 2 • • • projects, presentations, and hands-on skills demonstrations. Out-of-Class Time Required: None unless student is absent. Introduction to • • • • Evaluation: Projects, tests, and presentations, computer work, daily Computer Science grades, and participation. Computer Sci- • • • • ence 1 DIGITAL APPLICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY 2 Computer Science • • (T07505) 2, Programming Semester/1.0 Credit Computer Science Prerequisite: Digital Application & Responsibility 1 (T07500) 3, Databases • • Content: Students will apply advanced applications to projects using Computer Science Microsoft Office Suite software including Word, Access, Excel, and 3: Special Topics • • PowerPoint. Word processing, spreadsheets, databases, integration, and computerized presentations will be incorporated into the class. Computer Science A, AP • • • • Students will incorporate all items to create a final presentation made during class time. All college-bound and business students are encour- Comp. Science 3: Cybersecurity • • aged to enroll in this “all-in-one” course. Activities: Demonstrations, step-by-step guided practices, daily appli- Princ. of Radio/TV • • • • cations, projects, presentations, and use of the Internet for research. Out-of-Class Time Required: None, unless student is absent. Film Theory & Practice • • Evaluation: Objective and Production tests, in-class exercises and projects, participation. Radio & TV 1 (TV) • • • • Radio & TV 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (T07509) (Radio) • • • • Semester/1.0 Credit Radio & TV 2 Prerequisite: None (Radio) • • • Content: Introduction to Computer Science allows students to explore the world of computer science. Students will gain a broad Radio & TV 2 (TV) • • • understanding of the areas composing computer science, focusing on how to represent digital information in computers and transfer it Radio - I.S. • • between people and computational devices; foundational concepts TV - I.S. • • of computer programming using JavaScript and the Cord.org App Lab; and big data and privacy including the basics of how and why DIGITAL APPLICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY 1 modern encription works. (T07500) Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There Semester/1.0 Credit may be some projects that will require more time after school than Prerequisite: None a normal week. Content: This introductory, “hands-on” class is the computer course Evaluation: Students will be graded on lab work, tests, homework, that provides the framework for future computer courses. It is de- and projects. signed to expose students to introductory levels of Microsoft Office.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 (T07510) COMPUTER SCIENCE A [Advanced Placement] (T07550) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Prerequisite: Intro to Computer Science and Algebra 1 with a "C" Prerequisite: Computer Science 2 with a "C" average or Computer average, or Grade 10, 11, 12 with an "A-" in Algebra 1 and permission Science 1 with a "B+" average; Grades 11-12; Completed AP Contract of the teacher. Content: An advanced computer course that provides students with Content: Using Python, the students learn how to manipulate the the instruction of content established by the College Board, currently language of the computer and create programs, graphics, and "soft- emphasizing object-oriented programming methodology with a con- ware" of their own. centration on problem solving and algorithm development in Java. Activities: Lectures, computer lab activities, discussions, group proj- The course also includes the study of data structures, design, and ects, and tests. abstraction. Students enrolled in this course must take the AP exam Out-of-class Time Required: One to two hours per week; more if the on dates set by the College Board in May. student has been absent. Activities: Lectures, discussions, lab activities, projects, readings, Evaluation: Daily work, class participation, creation of computer pro- reviews, drills, test preparation, and computer activities. grams, and quizzes and tests. Out-of-class-time required: Three to six hours per week.
COMPUTER SCIENCE 2, PROGRAMMING (T07600) COMPUTER SCIENCE 3: CYBERSECURITY (T07670) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Computer Science 1 with a “C” average. Prerequisite: Computer Science AP with a "C" average or Computer Content: Learning advanced computer programming techniques in Science 2 with a "B" average. Python, students have the opportunity to increase their knowledge in Content: The course is designed to expose students to the ever- developing algorithms. Using the lab computers and other tools such growing and far-reaching field of cybersecurity by providing them with as Raspberry Pi, students learn to identify and write programs using inspiring and relevant learning experiences, during which they train variables, constants, functions and procedures, as well as advanced and solve real-world problems as cybersecurity experts do. Students topics in object oriented programming. As a result, students will ex- work both individually and in teams to establish an ethical code of perience the real-life applications of Python concepts. Can be taken conduct while learning to defend data in today's complex cyberworld. concurrently with Computer Science 3, Databases. Topics include Ethics and Society, Security Principles, Classic Cryptog- Activities: Lectures, computer lab activities, discussions, individual and raphy, Modern Cryptography, Malicious Software, Physical Security, team projects, and quizzes and tests. and Web Security. Students will also explore the many educational Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week; more if the and career paths available to cybersecurity experts, as well as other student has been absent. careers that comprise the field of information security. Evaluation: Daily work, class participation and creation of computer Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There programs, and quizzes and tests. may be some projects that will require more time after school than a normal week. COMPUTER SCIENCE 3, DATABASES (T07650) Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, Year/2.0 Credits and the projects they create. Prerequisite: Computer Science 1 with a “C” average. Content: Begin with the basics and then move into the more in-depth PRINCIPLES OF RADIO AND TV (T07805) analysis of database environments including importance in the busi- Year/2.0 Credits ness world. Discussions, projects and the development of a business Prerequisite: None application of databases will be studied in this up-and-coming career Content: Principles of Radio & TV provides an introduction to the field. Students will work on team building, work ethics, and commu- fundamentals of digital production, both on-air and on the internet. nication skills. Having passed Computer Science 1 with a C average is a Students will develop basic skills in digital production techniques prerequisite for the course. Can be taken concurrently with Computer for audio, video, studio and field production. Students will learn the Science 2, Programming. theory of audio and video production in addition to practicing it. Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours per week; more if the student Radio & TV is taught in the classroom and in the studios of WDSO. has been absent. The high school's radio station, WDSO, is a fully functioning FM radio station that covers most of Northwest Indiana. Students will have an COMPUTER SCIENCE 3: SPECIAL TOPICS (T07660) opportunity to be on the air. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Students will complete practice exercises, work with broad- Prerequisite: Computer Science 1 casting equipment, and complete projects Content: This course is for students that are seriously interested in Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There pursuing programming at a high level. Students will be exposed to may be projects that will require students to be at school outside of other programming software such as Javascript, Python, PHP and normal school hours. more. Other topics that may be discussed include: data storage, data Evaluation: Quality of projects and performance on quizzes mining, automation, video gaming, cybersecurity, networking, algo- rithms, cryptography, information theory, and internet infrastructure. FILM THEORY AND PRACTICE (T07550) A majority of the course assignments will be assessed through in class Semester/1.0 Credit projects. Prerequisite: None, Grades 11 and 12 Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There Content: This class will teach students about the theory and techni- may be some projects that will require more time after school than cal aspects of filmmaking. In order to accomplish this, students will a normal week watch classic films in class and then study technical aspects during Evaluation: Students will be graded on written work, tests, homework lectures and through assignments. After an introduction to the basics and projects. of filmmaking, students will use the theory they learned to generate short scripts in a professional script format. They will put the scripts into use and make a practice filmmaking assignment. Students will become familiar with the basics of treatments and script writing, of
15 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 cinematography and lighting, even learn the basics of animation and High School. of sound. Prior experience in still photography or video production Activities: Radio studio use, FM on-air DJing, Podcasting and Recordings is not needed. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. Activities: There will be projects in which skills learned in class can be Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, projects applied in order to make a narrative of a higher quanlity. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. There RADIO AND TV 2 (TV) (T07813) may be some projects that will require more time after school than Year/2.0 Credits a normal week. Prerequisite: Radio & TV 1 (TV) Evaluation: Students will be graded on essays, tests, homework and Content: Students go beyond the basics of television broadcasting and projects. streaming video on the internet. Students will have weekly lectures and quizzes, however, this class will have more projects that Radio RADIO AND TV 1 (TV) (T07808) & TV 1 (TV). Year/2.0 Credits Activities: TV studio use, field production, lecture Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Communication Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. Content: Students will learn the basics of television broadcasting and Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, projects streaming video on the internet. Students will have weekly lectures and tests. ADVANCED CTE, COLLEGE CREDIT: ARTS, AV TECH- Activities: TV studio use, field production, lecture NOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION [Radio - Independent Out-of-Class Time Required: one to three hours per week Study] (T07814) Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, projects Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Radio & TV 2 (Radio) and instructor approval RADIO AND TV 1 (RADIO) (T07810) Content: Students will propose a course of study for the semester Year/2.0 Credits involving radio and have it approved by the instructor. Students will Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Communication be asked to be the assigned Radio DJ for the block they are in class. Content: Students learn the basics of radio broadcasting and streaming Activities: Varies based on student's interests with radio and On-Air audio on the internet. Students will have weekly lectures and quizzes. work. The class is taught in the WDSO studios at Chesterton High School. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. Activities: Radio studio use, FM on-air DJing, Podcasting and Record- Evaluation: On-Air work and quality of projects ings Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. ARTS, AV TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION: Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, projects SPECIAL TOPICS [TV - Independent Study] (T07815) Year/2.0 Credits RADIO AND TV 2 (RADIO) (T07812) Prerequisite: Radio & TV 2 (TV) and instructor approval Year/2.0 Credits Content: Students will propose a course of study for the semester Prerequisite: Radio & TV 1 (Radio) involving television and have it approved by the instructor. Content: Students go beyond the basics of radio broadcasting and Activities: Varies based on student's interests with television streaming audio on the internet. Students will have weekly lectures Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. and quizzes, however, this class will have more projects that Radio Evaluation: On-Air work and quality of projects & TV 1 (Radio). The class is taught in the WDSO studios at Chesterton
16 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 English
C WG/ General elective courses listed below may be taken by students in COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA grades 9 through 12; however, these courses cannot be used as sub- stitutes for any of the required courses. Courses may be repeated English 9 Honors • • • • • for credit with department chairperson permission: English 9 • • • • Intro to Theater Art (E11110) Journalism (E11010) English 10 GT • • • • • Student Media (Newspaper) (E11020-E11030) Student Media (Yearbook) (E11040) English 10 Honors • • • • • Dramatic Literature (Competitive Speech) (E10010) Debate (E11140) English 10-B • • • • IB English HL • • • • • • INTRO TO THEATRE ARTS (E11110) Semester/1.0 Credits English 11 AP • • • • • (May be repeated for credit) English 11-B • • • • Prerequisite: Ability to memorize Recommendation: An interest in learning about the following aspects English 12 L/C AP • • • • • of theatre: history, performance, scenic design, costume design, and technical theater. English 12 • • • • Content: An introduction to the following fundamentals of theatre: Advanced Comp. Character analysis and interpretation, performance, play analysis, • • • • • • basic history, scenic design costume design, and technical theatre. Novels • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Homework and projects: Memorizing material, designing and building a scale model of a set, selecting cos- English 12 Film Lit • • • • tumes, text reading, studying for tests and quizzes. Independent Work: Play reading, committee work (props, crew, set Tech Comm. • work), play attendance. Creative Writing • • • • Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, performances, projects Intro to Theatre JOURNALISM (E11010) Arts • • • • Semester/1.0 Credit Journalism • • • • Prerequisite: None Content: Introducing, learning, writing and creating all aspects of Student Media - Newspaper • • • • •# journalism including writing leads, interviews, commentary, critiques, sports, profiles and feature stories. Units include studying photogra- Student Media - • • • • •# phy, reporting, editing, designing and graphics, all through use on Yearbook computers. All study is designed to prepare students to be able to Dramatic Litera- create newspaper and yearbook publications. ture • • • • Activities: Instruction and practice exercises in each content area. Writ- Debate ing news interviews, commentary, sports and feature articles; taking • • • • relevant photographs; and creating layouts and graphics for publica- Adv. Speech • • tion in the newspaper or yearbook. Other instruction and activities include a media literacy unit, resume writing, and a mock interview. English Literature 1 • • • • • P Students conclude by creating their own magazine. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week, time varies English Literature 2 P • • • • • Evaluation: Based on levels achieved, projects, test scores, homework, World Literature 1 • • • • • • P classroom activities and participation. World Literature 2 • • • • • • P STUDENT MEDIA - NEWSPAPER (E11020, E11030) Semester/1.0 Credit * All weighted grades needs to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. # When taken junior or senior year only 2nd semester (May be repeated for credit) P Pending course approval through NCAA Prerequisite: Journalism (11010) or one recommendation from an Eng- lish instructor, and permission of instructor for participation as editor or staff member. Good middle school and/or high school attendance Graduation Requirements: Total of 8 credits, 2 per year: record. Typing ability and/or computer knowledge is recommended. Freshman Year: English 9 Content: Class publishes the Sandscript. Students write news, com- Sophomore Year: English 10 mentary, sports, and feature stories, and take pictures covering school Junior Year: Refer to English Department Course and school-related subjects. Students with experience advance to edi- Progression Chart for options torial positions on basis of previous work and ability. May be repeated Senior Year: Refer to English Department Course for general elective credit. Progression Chart for options Activities: Participation on a beat to gather information, to interview
17 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 persons, to write news, commentary, sports, and feature articles, to ADVANCED SPEECH (E01390) take relevant photographs, to create layouts and graphics, and to sell Semester/1.0 Credit and create ads for publication in the Sandscript. Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 9 and English 10. Out-of-Class Time Required: Maximum of five hours per week; weekly Content: Students will study and apply the basic principles and tech- staff meeting; more time during deadlines; some in-school time may be niques of effective oral communication. Students will deliver focused required during the school year and summer. Time is needed in and/ and coherent speeches that convey clear messages, using gestures, or out-of-class to sell advertisements. Optional summer seminars at tone, and vocabulary appropriate to the audience and purpose. Indiana University available to outstanding instructor-selected staff Activities: Students will deliver different types of oral and multi-media members. presentations, including viewpoint, instructional, demonstration, Evaluation: Basis of accuracy, thoroughness and completion of as- informative, persuasive, and impromptu. signments on time. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to five hours per week. Evaluation: Speeches and presentations done in class, quizzes, tests. STUDENT MEDIA - YEARBOOK (E11040) Year/2.0 Credits (May be repeated for credit) Required courses in grades 9, 10, and 11 must be suc- Prerequisite: Journalism (11010) or positive recommendation from an cessfully completed before students advance to higher English instructor. Permission from advisor also accepted. levels in English. Content: Class publishes Singing Sands yearbook. Includes organiz- ing the yearbook; assigning, taking and designing pictures; making up pages; writing copy, stories, headlines and captions; cropping 9th GRADE ENGLISH As a result of middle school recommendation, students will be placed and managing pictures; and selling advertisements. Course may be into one of three programs, all of which emphasize the sequential repeated for general elective credit. development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and study skills. Activities: Work on content, take pictures, analyzing journalistic pub- lications for layout ideas and working with others, both in and out of school, to gather information and material that is essential for creating ENGLISH 9 HONORS (E01120) for students who have been the yearbook. Manage full coverage of school events. identified as able to handle advanced work. To remain in this class, Out-of-Class Time Required: Time based on effort, number of events a students must maintain a grade of C or higher. This is a weighted to cover, and overall coverage time needed. Some in school time may grade course. be required during the school year and early summer. ENGLISH 9 (E01140) for students who function best in a curricu- Evaluation: Basis of accuracy, thoroughness, completion of work on lum of average difficulty. time, journalistic style, willingness to work with others, attitude and effort towards the publication. ENGLISH 9 HONORS (E01120) ENGLISH 9 (E01140) DRAMATIC LITERATURE (E10010) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits (May be repeated for credit) Prerequisite: Placement by middle school teachers and counselor. Prerequisite: None Content: Each section will include literature, composition, vocabulary, Content: Students work independently on developing presentation speaking, and grammar focusing on college prep. skills for competitive speech events. There are 14 individual events Activities: Students will read fiction and non-fiction materials, develop ranging from public address through oral interpretation. Students research and study skills, further their mastery of grammar, and learn how to write speeches and make cuttings from literature, while demonstrate proficiency through tests, quizzes, expository writing, reinforcing skills in research, literary analysis, rhetoric and persuasion. discussions and speeches. Out-of-Class Time Required: Students will need to work on their own or Out-of-Class Time Required: The students will spend between two to with coaches about two to four hours per week. In addition, students six hours per week on homework depending on the level at which are required to attend speech competitions which are generally held they are working and the demands of the particular unit. on Saturdays (8-10 tournaments per year). Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, required writing assignments and speeches Evaluation: Students are individually evaluated on class activities 4/5; final exam 1/5. (quizzes, projects, performance), performance portfolios, and their attendance at tournaments. 10th GRADE ENGLISH As a result of English 9 teacher recommendation, standardized test DEBATE (E11140) scores, and performance, students will be placed into one of three pro- Year/2.0 Credits (May be repeated for credit) grams, all of which emphasize the continued sequential development Content: Using the art of argumentation, students will gain an under- of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills started in English 9: standing of life and the world by exploring issues in history, philosophy, literature, jurisprudence, ethics, and other aspects of the arts and the ENGLISH 10 GT (E01200) for students who have been identified social sciences. Students will encounter all types of speaking skills with as gifted and/or talented in English. To remain in this class, a students specific emphasis on logical thinking, analysis, research, statistics, must maintain a grade of C or higher. This is a weighted grade course. persuasion, and argumentation. The student will be a member of the ENGLISH 10 HONORS (E01220) for students who have been state and nationally recognized Speech and Debate Team. Particular identified as able to handle advanced work. To remain in this class, team events will be worked on including Two-Man Debate, Lincoln- a students must maintain a grade of C or higher. This is a weighted Douglas Debate, Public Forum, and Congress. grade course. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to four hours per week, plus atten- ENGLISH 10-B (E01240) for student who function best in a cur- dance at activities after school and on Saturdays. riculum of average difficulty. Evaluation: Students will be individually evaluated on progress and work time as well as on performances in practice and at tournaments. ENGLISH 10 GT (E01200) Year/2.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) Prerequisite: English 9 Honors or Instructor approval. Content: Survey of American literature from the Colonial period to
18 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 the 20th century; the reading of at least four classic American novels, IB ENGLISH 1 HL - Grade 11 (IB ENG 1HL / E013IB) poetry, short stories, and nonfiction prose. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Activities: Students will write no fewer that four critical analysis es- (See pp. 1-4 for description) says per quarter along with reading quizzes and tests. In-class and out-of-class readings will be assigned regularly as well as grammar ENGLISH 11-B (E01340) related assignments and speech work. Heavy emphasis will be placed Year/2.0 Credits on analysis of style and function in both discussion and composition. For students who have been identified as working at or near average Out-of-Class Time Required: An average of 3-5 hours per week. ability level. Evaluation: Course grade is determined by the school grade scale. Prerequisite: English 10B or teacher placement. Content: Survey of American literature with emphasis on literary ENGLISH 10 HONORS (E01220) background and heritage; in-depth study of three major novels and Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) two dramas; study of representative authors/titles of each literary Prerequisite: English 9 and teacher recommendation. period from colonial to Modern Era; review of basic grammar, usage, Content: Survey of American Literature from the Colonial time period and mechanics; expository and creative writing; public speaking to in- to the 20th Century; the reading of at least four classic American nov- form/persuade; vocabulary study. Independent reading each quarter. els, poetry, writing, media, and public speaking. Activities: Reading texts and supplements of selected titles/authors; Activities: In-class and out-of-class readings; project construction; completing grammar drills and quizzes; completing vocabulary exer- library research; compositions and grammar related skills; speech cises, quizzes, tests; researching subjects as a basis for informative/ work; type/literature analysis and discussions; work with contextual persuasive speech; writing in variety of compositions-both creative vocabulary; quizzes; and tests. and expository; argurmentive writing. Out-of-Class Time Required: Average of four to six hours per week. Out-of-Class Time Required: Three to six hours per week. Evaluation: Per unit-90-80-70-60% scale, and/or distribution curve; Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, speeches, assignment 4/5; final exam 1/5 course work 4/5, final exam 1/5. ADVANCED COMPOSITION (E01420) ENGLISH 10-B (E01240) Semester/1.0 Credit Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: English 10 with a grade of “C” or higher AND teacher Prerequisite: English 9 and teacher placement. recommendation. Content: Extended study of the short-story; examination/ application Content: Review of grammar and introduction to composition (short of literary terms; the reading of two major novels and one drama; read- essays, longer essays, research paper) expected at the college level. ing skill development; introduction to poetry analysis; extended work Designed especially for student who is definitely going or who might on the expository paragraph; public speaking; media study; continued go to college. work in grammar and vocabulary. Activities: Writing out-of-class and in-class essays of types found in Activities: In-class and out-of-class readings; project constructions; college English classes; preparing research project; analyzing short compositions; speech work; genre/literature analysis and discussions; fiction and non-fiction as a background for writing. library research; vocabulary, reading and grammar drill work; quizzes, Out-of-Class Time Required: 5-7 hours per week. and tests. Evaluation: Some tests and quizzes, but majority of grade based on Out-of-Class Time Required: An average of two to five hours per week. writing. Evaluation: Course grade is determined by the scale of 90-80-70-60%. A maximum of six points of extra credit is allowed per nine weeks. ENGLISH LITERATURE 1 (E01330) Semester/1.0 Credit 11th GRADE ENGLISH Prerequisite: English 10 Honors or teacher recommendation. To remain As a result of English 10 teacher recommendation, standardized test in this class, a student must maintain a grade of "C" or higher. results and performance, students will be placed into one of the fol- Content: Survey of British literature from Anglo-Saxon Period to the lowing programs, all of which emphasize the continued sequential Modern Era; in-depth study of major authors/titles; complete review development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills started of basic grammar as well as the elements of style or rhetoric and the in English 10: mechanics of English; review of the elements of fiction, especially the novel and the drama; exposure and practice with narrative, exposi- Choice 1: English 11 AP - Language & Composition (year course, tory, and persuasive composition-written and oral; outside reading admittance by recommendation) of classic novels. Choice 2: IB English 1 HL (year course) Activities: Reading texts, novels, references; writing exercises daily in Choice 3: English 11-B (year course) vocabulary/grammar; completing several major writing assignments; Choice 4: Two semester courses, choose as follows: doing weekly minor writing assignments; proofreading of personal/ •Advanced Composition (dual credit, semester course) peer composition; close analyzing of literary works; formally and •English Literature (semester course) informally speaking; argumentative writing. •World Literature (dual credit, semester course) Out-of-Class Time Required: Five to eight hours per week Evaluation: Quizzes, tests (essay and objective), speeches, exercises, ENGLISH 11 AP [Language and Composition] (E01315) themes - 4/5; final exam 1/5 Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) For students who have been identified as gifted and/or talented in ENGLISH LITERATURE 2 (E01331) English. This is a weighted grade course. Semester/1.0 Credit See information in English 11-Hon (E01320) with concentration on Prerequisite: English 10 Honors or teacher recommendation. To remain higher order of thinking skills. To remain in this class, a student must in this class, a student must maintain a grade of "C" or higher. maintain a grade of C or higher. Students enrolled in this course will Content: Survey of British literature from Anglo-Saxon Period to the sign up to take the Advanced Placement English Literature and Com- Modern Era; in-depth study of major authors/titles; complete review position Exam in May. Completion of AP Contract. of basic grammar as well as the elements of style or rhetoric and the
19 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 mechanics of English; review of the elements of fiction, especially the With instructors’ permission, seniors may take these semester courses novel and the drama; exposure and practice with narrative, exposi- as electives if space is available: Basic Journalism, Yearbook, News- tory, and persuasive composition-written and oral; outside reading paper, Theater Arts, Creative Writing, Film Literature, Novels. (Some of classic novels. Yearbook and Newspaper courses require prerequisites). Activities: Reading texts, novels, references; writing exercises daily in vocabulary/grammar; completing several major writing assignments; ENGLISH 12 AP [Literature and Composition] (E01400) doing weekly minor writing assignments; proofreading of personal/ Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) peer composition; close analyzing of literary works; formally and Prerequisite: Completion of English 11 AP and teacher recommenda- informally speaking; argumentative writing. tion; Completed AP contract Out-of-Class Time Required: Five to eight hours per week All students enrolled in Advanced Placement MUST take the Advanced Evaluation: Quizzes, tests (essay and objective), speeches, exercises, Placement Exam given in May. Students must complete BOTH se- themes - 4/5; final exam 1/5 mesters of this class and take the AP test in May in order to receive the AP designation on their transcripts. Midterm graduates are NOT WORLD LITERATURE 1 (E01415) eligible for this class. To remain in this class, a students must maintain Semester/1.0 Credit a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite: Advanced Composition (E01420) Content: Survey of world literature emphasizing analysis of major Content: World Literature, a course based on the Indiana Academic works, study of author’s philosophy, literary movements and style; Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of ancient and modern numerous essays and assignments including a required research pa- representative works by major authors from six continents: Africa, per; grammar review; miscellaneous material as needed for advanced Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Students English students. examine a wide variety of literary genres and themes. Students ana- Activities: Essay quizzes; in-class and out-of-class essays; research lyze how the ideas and concepts presented in the works are both paper; speeches; independent reading; class discussions; lectures; interconnected and reflective of the cultures and historical periods exams (both objective and essay.) of the countries represented by the authors. Out-of-Class Time Required: 7 to 12 hours per week. Activities: Students will engage with a variety of texts from a variety Evaluation: Objective activities graded on a 90-A, 80-B, 70-C, 60-D scale; of cultures and settings in multiple modalities. subjective activities (essays, etc.) graded on a rubric pre-determined Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. for many activities. Evaluation: Written responses, projects, oral presentations, quizzes, and tests. IB ENGLISH 2 HL Grade 12 (IB ENGLISH 2HL / E014IB) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) WORLD LITERATURE 2 (E01416) (See pp. 1-4 for description) Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Advanced Composition (E01420) ADVANCED COMPOSITION (E01420) Content: World Literature, a course based on the Indiana Academic Semester/1.0 Credit Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of ancient and modern (See p. 19 for description) representative works by major authors from six continents: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Students ENGLISH 12 (E01430) examine a wide variety of literary genres and themes. Students ana- Semester/1.0 Credit lyze how the ideas and concepts presented in the works are both Prerequisite: English 11 interconnected and reflective of the cultures and historical periods Content: Grammar review, spelling, vocabulary, speech, composition, of the countries represented by the authors. and literature, as needed for a general education in English. Activities: Students will engage with a variety of texts from a variety Activities: Assignments in literature and reading, tests, quizzes, essays, of cultures and settings in multiple modalities. speeches, and class discussion. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. Out-of-Class Time Required: Three to five hours per week. Evaluation: Written responses, projects, oral presentations, quizzes, Evaluation: Course grade is determined by 90%=A, 80%=B, 70%=C, and tests. 60%=D of the total points possible. 12th GRADE ENGLISH Guided by English 11 teacher recommendation, students must choose SENIOR ELECTIVES ONE of the following options in order to receive senior English credit. Students enrolled in English Advanced Composition are to choose Students may NOT substitute an English course taken as an elective either Novels or Technical Communication for their second semester for senior English credit. requirement. Seniors enrolled in English 12 are to choose either Film Literature or Creative Writing as their second semester requirement. Choice 1: English 12 AP - Literature & Composition (year course, admittance by recommendation) NOVELS (E01500) Choice 2: IB English - HL (year course) Semester/1.0 Credit Choice 3: Two semester courses, choose as follows: Prerequisite: English 9, 10, 11 •Students who select Advanced Composition for their first Content: This is the companion course for Advanced Composition or semester of English, should select one of of the following Technical Communication. This course is designed for college bound for their second semester of English: Novels, World Literature students who wish to improve their reading abilities, writing, vo- 1, World Literature 2, English Literature 1 or English Literature 2 •Students who select Technical Communication for their cabulary, and composition skills as well as their knowledge of literary first semester of English, should select one of the following criticism strategies. Students will read books of their own choosing, for their second semester: Film Literature or Novels learn domain specific vocabulary words, and research various styles •Students who select English 12 for their first semester of of literary criticism, and analyze the content in books through essay English, should select one of the following for their second response. semester: Film Literature or Creative Writing Activities: Fiction books in Novels are selected by the students with
20 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 teacher guidance from college readiness recommendations. Students CREATIVE WRITING (E01570) will receive background and overviews of popular literary criticism Semester/1.0 Credit strategies while also acquiring the vocabulary of domain specific Prerequisite: English 9, 10, 11 words applicable to various literary criticisms. Each quarter students Content: This course is designed to develop student abilities in sev- will produce three analytical essays, composing via the lens of a eral different writing styles. Primarily, the course focuses on poetry, particular literary criticism strategy. Students will generate analytic descriptive writing, and narrative writing. Elements of style will be pieces of various elements in relation to the literary criticism strategy discussed, interpreted, and practiced throughout the course. employed. In addition to reading a writing, students will hone their Activities: Discussing various elements of writing styles; writing of dif- speaking and interpersonal skills through in-class Socratic seminars. ferent types of material emphasizing the stylistic elements; keeping a Vocabulary, classwork, writing and speaking are required components journal of personal writing. of the course and impacts overall grade. Out-of-Class Time Required:1 - 2 hours per week. Out-of-Class Time Required: It depends on the book selection, read- Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, and general assignments - 25%; student ing speed and comprehension, and study time necessary for skill writing-25%; class participation-25% and portfolio/journal-25%. development. Students will need to read about four hours per week outside class to complete a novel, create notes, and begin composing TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS (E158TC) a rough draft. Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Points weighted by category with an emphasis on writ- Prerequisite: Recommended for Grade Level 12. Materials needed ing. Accumulation of these points in writing, reading, speaking, and include a computer with internet access, production software (Pow- vocabulary will determine grade. All required work must be achieved erPoint, MS Office, Google Docs), and a newspaper subscription is for course credit. recommended. Content: An introductory course in communicating information about ENGLISH 12 FILM LITERATURE (E153FL) technical subjects within a work setting. Students write reports, Semester/1.0 Credit instructions, summaries, e-mails, and memos; develop audience Prerequisite: English 9, 10, 11 awareness skills; develop skills in document layout and design; and Content: The first quarter of Film Literature introduces students to the collaborate in a group project. study of cinema through the viewing and analysis of a variety of films Activities: Authentic reading material and assignments, discussions, with emphasis on film technique (camera work, editing, and compo- internet-based work, presentations, etc. sition), directorial style, and genre. In the second quarter, students Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours per week, depending on the will work on a large project applying concepts learned in first quarter. assignment. Students will create an original film idea to develop through various Evaluation: Daily work, in-class tests, written products, oral presenta- stages of the filmmaking process, including creating storyboards, a tion and exams. screenplay, and a film poster. Attendance is critical as many films are available ONLY in class. WORLD LITERATURE 1 (E01415) Activities: Group work, lecture and discussion, film study and analysis, Semester/1.0 Credit and projects. (See p. 20 for description) Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to six hours a week depending upon the current topic and project. Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, critical essays, collaborative projects, and WORLD LITERATURE 2 (E01416) presentations. Semester/1.0 Credit (See p. 20 for description)
21 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 English Course Progression Chart
*ADVANCED COMPOSITION (ENG 111) IS THE PREREQUISITE FOR ALL OF THE OTHER DUAL CREDIT ENGLISH CLASSES
*ALL AP, IB AND DC CLASSES ARE WEIGHTED COURSES
22 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 Family and Consumer Sciences
ADVANCED NUTRITION AND WELLNESS 1 (H46130) COURSE 9 10 11 12 C AHD WG/ DC NCAA 40 HP* Semester/1.0 Credit Intro to Culinary Prerequisite: Must have taken Nutrition and Wellness (H46110). Arts & Hosp. 1 • • • Content: This course offers the student an opportunity to further Intro to Culinary develop abilities in the areas of food preparation, nutrition study, Arts & Hosp. 2 • • • regional foods, and management skills. Students choose many recipes that will be made. Adv. Nutrition & Wellness 1 • • • Activities: Lectures, videos/listening guides, study guides, charts, demonstrations, tests and laboratory. Adv. Nutrition & • • Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week Wellness 2 Cost: $27 lab fee Intro to Fashion & • • • • Evaluation: Homework, worksheets, lab planning, notes - 2/5; lab and Textiles 1 lab evaluation, quizzes, and tests - 2/5; final exam - 1/5 Fashion & Textile Careers 1 • • ADVANCED NUTRITION AND WELLNESS 2 (H46150) Fashion & Textile Semester/1.0 Credit Careers 2 • Prerequisite: Must have taken two (2) Nutrition and Wellness courses Intro. to Housing with a minimum grade average of “C”. Junior and seniors ONLY. & Interior/Design • • • • Content: This course builds upon the skills in the previous nutrition classes. There is a focus on cake decorating, creating a recipe book, Ad. Child Devel. 1 • • • and cooking for special diets. Adv. Child Devel. 2 • • • Activities: Demonstrations, study guides, independent lab work Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of one hour per week. Interp. Relation- • • • • Cost: $27 lab fee. ships Evaluation: Homework, work study guides, lab planning, final exam, Adult Roles & evaluations and portfolios. Responsibilities • • • • Human & Social • • INTRODUCTION TO FASHION AND TEXTILES 1 Services 1 (H46230) INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITAL- Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None ITY 1 (H46120) Content: In this introductory course, students will learn about the ba- Semester/1.0 Credit sics of fabric, fibers, and clothing construction. Working in the fashion Prerequisite: None industry will also be discussed. Students will complete traditional class Content: Learn the basic skills needed to work in the culinary field work as well as 3 sewing projects. with focus on safety and sanitation, knife skills, sauces/stocks and Activities: Class projects, 3 sewing projects - a beginning project, restaurant operation. intermediate project, and upcycled project Activities: Lab, in-class restaurant, in-class bakery, hands-on activities Out of class time required: Varies; majority of work done in class. and projects Evaluation: Class activities and projects - 3/5; tests - 2/5; final exam - 1/5 Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week Cost: $30 and up depending on project Cost: $27 lab fee Evaluation: Class participation - 1/5; assignments and projects - 2/5; FASHION AND TEXTILE CAREERS 1 (H46210) tests and quizzes - 1/5; final exam - 1/5 Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: None INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITAL- Content: This course prepares students to enter the field of apparel, ITY 2 (H46125) textiles, and fashion careers. This course expands on information from Semester/1.0 Credit the Intoduction to Fashion & Textiles Course (H46230). Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality 1 Activities: Elements and principles of design (create a fashion line), Content: Learn the basic skills needed to work in the culinary industry fiber manufacturing (fabric dyeing and sewing project), fashion fore- with a focus on safety and sanitation, restaurant operation and baking. casting, and fashion merchandising. This class expands on Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality 1. Out of class time required: Varies; majority of work done in class. Activities: Lab, in-class restaurant/bakery, hands-on activities and projects Evaluation: Class activities - 2/5; research and worksheets - 1/5; tests Out-of-Class Time Required: 1 hour per week - 1/5; final exam - 1/5 Cost: $27 Evaluation: Class participation - 1/5; assignments and projects - 2/5; FASHION AND TEXTILE CAREERS 2 (H46220) tests and quizzes - 1/5; final exam - 1/5 Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Fashion & Textile Careers 1 (H46210) Content: This course prepares students to enter the field of apparel,
23 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 textiles, and fashion careers. This course expands on information from Evaluation: Worksheets, tests and projects - 2/5; tests and quizzes - 2/5; Fashion & Textile Careers 1 (H46210). and final exam - 1/5. Activities: Real-world merchandising experience, class business, ad- vanced pattern and construction techniques. ADULT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY (H46440) Out of class time required: Varies; majority of work done in class. Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Assignments and class projects - 3/5; tests and quizzes - 1/5; Prerequisite: None. final exam - 1/5 Content: This course builds knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors that students will need as they complete high school and prepare to INTRO TO HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN (H46310) take the next steps toward adulthood. Topics include goal setting, Semester/1.0 Credit college and careers, finances, basic cooking and hand sewing skills. Prerequisite: None. Activities: Budget planning, samples, videos, and projects. Content: This is the class to take if one is interested in a career within Cost: $20 Lab fee. the housing, interior design or the furnishing industry. Introduction Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week for out-of-class as- to interior decorating by the study of housing needs, room planning, signments. lighting, accessories, and creative touches. Evaluation: Class participation - 1/5; worksheets - 2/5; tests - 2/5 Activities: Reading, room planning, viewing and discussing videos, drawing plans for rooms, and designing an actual house. HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES 1 (H46480) Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. Year/2.0 Credits Evaluation: Worksheets, notes and projects - 2/5: tests and quizzes - Prerequisite: None 2/5; final exam - 1/5 Content: This course will help students interested in human and community services and other helping careers. There will be lots of HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN CAREERS 1 (H46315) real-world experiences and hands-on activities. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Projects with other students as well as community partners, Prerequisite: Intro to Housing & Interior Design (H46310) service projects, student led activities. Content: This course will help students interested in entering the field Out of Class Time Required: Varies depending on project. There may of interior design and related housing careers. be times that service project is done outside of class time. Activities: Real-world design experience for specific clients and de- Evaluation: Assignments and class projects - 2/5; tests and quizzes - signers. Projects vary, but may include design/mood boards, creating 1/5; professional project - 1/5; final exam - 1/5 interior plans for homes, staging rooms and learning about different interior furnishings. HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES 2 (H46481) Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week Year/2.0 Credits Evaluation: Assignments and class projects - 3/5; tests and quizzes - 1/5; Prerequisite: Human and Social Services 1 (H46480) final exam - 1/5 Content: This course will help students interested in human and community services and other helping careers. There will be lots of ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1 (H46410) real-world experiences and hands-on activities. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Projects with other students as well as community partners, Prerequisite: None. service projects, and student led activities. Students will partner with Content: Pregnancy, childbirth and children to the age of three with local organizations also. an emphasis on responsible parenting techniques. Out of Class Time Required: Varies depending on project. There may Activities: Baby Think It Over, hands-on activities and projects be times that service projects are done outside of class time or that Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. you drive to a different location. Evaluation: Class participation - 1/5; assignments and project - 2/5; tests Evaluation: Assignments and class projects - 2/5; tests and quizzes - and quizzes - 1/5; final exam - 1/5 1/5; professional project - 1/5; final exam - 1/5
ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT 2 (H46415) Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Advanced Child Development 1 (H46410) Content: Focuses on children ages 4-8, education of children and children with special needs. Activities: In-class preschool for children 3-5, hands-on activities and projects Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per week. Evaluation: Class participation - 1/5; assignments and project - 2/5; tests and quizzes - 1/5; final exam - 1/5.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (H46420) Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: None. Content: This course is designed to help students develop the skills nec- essary for establishing and maintaining healthy relationships at home, school, work, and the community. It is relevant for students interested in careers that involve interacting with people. Topics include friend- ship, dating and emotions, family relationships, communication skills, coping with stress, conflict resolution, and developing leadership skills. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour.
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C WG/ design, production, and project management to simulate a career in COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA engineering. The topics of ethics and the impacts of engineering deci- sions are also addressed. Classroom activities are organized to allow Intro to Engineer- ing Design • • • • • students to work in teams and use modern technological processes, computers, CAD software, and production systems in developing and Princ. of Engineer- ing • • • presenting solutions to engineering problems. Activities: Students to work in teams and use modern technological Civil Engineering & • • processes, computers, CAD software, and production systems in devel- Architechture oping and presenting solutions to engineering problems. Topics include: Computer Int. Energy and Power; Structural Analysis; Material Properties, Testing and Manufacturing • • • Structural Analysis; Study of Motion; Simple Machines; Application of Robotics Design statistics to project solutions; Hydraulics and Pneumatics; Automated and Innovation • • • • control systems; Project management; and Careers. Industrial Automa- Out of Class Time Required: One to two hours a week. tion & Robotics 1 • • Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, and the projects they create. Principles of Design Technology • • • • CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (I57007) Arch. Drafting/ Design • • • • Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (I57005) and/or Prin- Principles of Preci- ciples of Engineering (I57006) sion Machining • • • • Content: Civil Engineering and Architecture introduces students to the Principles of Con- • • • • fundamental design and development aspects of civil engineering and struction Trades architectural planning activities. Application and design principles will INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (I57005) be used in conjunction with mathematical and scientific knowledge. Computer software programs should allow students opportunities Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: None to design, simulate, and evaluate the construction of buildings and Content: A fundamental pre-engineering course where students be- communities. During the planning and design phases, instructional come familiar with the engineering design process. Students work both emphasis should be placed on related transportation, water resource, individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems and environmental issues. Activities should include the preparation of using industry standard sketches and current 3D design and modeling cost estimates as well as a review of regulatory procedures that would software to represent and communicate solutions. Students apply their affect the project design. knowledge through hands-on projects and document their work with Activities: Surveying, Residential Floor Plans, Elevations and Render- the use of an engineering notebook. Student progress from completing ings, Electrical/Mechanical Drawings, House Design Prototypes, Com- structure activities to solving open-ended projects and problems that mercial Structures, and Topographical Mapping. require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week other professional skills. Ethical issues related to professional practice Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, and product development are also presented. and the projects they create. Activities: Students will use Autodesk Inventor to take on the role of an engineer and produce a working prototype of a project with a 3D COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (I57231) printer. Students will work on projects, activities, and problems that Year/2.0 Credits interest the student and have global and human impacts. Students will Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (I57005) and/or Prin- work in teams to design and improve products, document solutions, ciples of Engineering (I57006) and communicate them to others. Content: Computer Integrated Manufacturing is a course that applies Out of Class Time Required: One to two hours a week. principles of rapid prototyping, robotics, and automation. This course Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, builds upon the computer solid modeling skills developed in Introduc- and the projects they create. tion of Engineering Design. Students will use computer controlled rapid prototyping and CNC equipment to solve problems by constructing PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (I57006) actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of robotics and how this equipment Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (I57005) is used in an automated manufacturing environment. Students will Content: Principles of Engineering is a course that focuses on the evaluate their design solutions using various techniques of analysis and process of applying engineering, technological, scientific and math- make appropriate modifications before producing their prototypes. ematical principles in the design, production, and operation of products, Activities: CAD Drawings, CNC Mill, Lathe and Router Projects, Robotic structures, and systems. This is a hands-on course designed to provide Work Cell Programming and Automation, Manufacturing Cell Design students interested in engineering careers to explore experiences and Simulations, and Precision Measurement. related to specialized fields such as civil, mechanical, and materials Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week engineering. Students will engage in research, development, planning, Evaluation: Assessments, classwork, and the projects created
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ROBOTICS DESIGN AND INNOVATION (I57065) resources to create solutions as it applies in the areas of manufactur- Year/2.0 Credits ing, precision machining, and welding. Course content will address Prerequisite: None major technological content related to topics such as: print design, Content: Robotics Design and Innovation allows students to design, design documentation using CAD systems; assignments involving the program, and test innovative technological designs related to robotic interface of CAD, CNC, CAM, and CIM technologies; computer simula- systems. Topics involve mechanics, pneumatics, control technologies, tion of products and systems; 3-D modeling of products or structures; computer fundamentals, and programmable control technologies. and automation in the modern workplace. Students design, build, and optimize robots to perform a variety Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week. of predesignated tasks. Individuals or small teams may choose to Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, participate in organized robotic competitions or develop their own and the projects they create. events during the course. Upon completion of the course, learners will understand what technicians do in the workplace and how industry ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN (I57050) utilizes Mechatronics in advanced manufacturing. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Students will build robots that are mobile and could be Prerequisite: Computers in Production and Design (I57220) or Intro- used in competition. duction to Engineering Design (I57005) and Algebra (M04220) and Out-of-Class Time Required: One to three hours per week. Geometry (M04420) Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, Content: Architectural Design presents a history and survey of archi- and the building of a robot. tecture and focuses on the creative design of buildings in a studio environment. This course covers problems of site analysis, facilities INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS 1 (I57067) programming, space planning, conceptual design, proper use of Year/2.0 Credits materials, and selection of structure and construction techniques. Prerequisite: Robotics Design and Innovation 1 and 2 Students develop presentation drawings and give oral presentations Content: In this course, students will conduct an in-depth application and critiques. Generation of form and space is addressed through basic of robotics principles and automation. Applying the Engineering De- architectural theory, related architectural styles, design strategies, and sign process, student teams will research, design, fabricate, test, and a visual representation of the student's design process. Students will optimize task oriented robots in a project-based learning environment. use Autodesk Revit as a design and drafting tool. This course will focus Topics cover robotic principles and theory, applications, design, struc- on learning Autodesk Revit software and using it to design and develop ture, sensor and actuator interfacing, and C-based robot programming. a set of working plans for the Building Trades residential home. These Students will use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to produce plans include a wall section, floor plan, foundations plan, elevations robot models. Teams will communicate project documentation and views and a 3D model. Local planning and zoning codes and require- justify their robotic designs to a panel of engineers. ments will be discussed and followed. Second semester students Activities: Engineering Design Process and Documentation, Research will develop a two-story house using advanced design and building and Brainstorming, CAD Drawings, Advanced Robot Design, Fabrica- concepts. Students will be looking at green structures and how these tion and Applications, Sensor Integration, Autonomous Programming, products and practices work into today's building techniques. Students Driver Control, and Engineering Presentations. will develop all necessary plans required to acquire a building permit. Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week. Activities: Surveying, Residential Floor Plans, Elevations and Render- Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, ings, Electrical/Mechanical Drawings, House Design Prototypes, Com- and the building of an advanced robot. mercial Structures, and Topographical Mapping Out-of-Class Time Required: One to two hours per week. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (I57015) Evaluation: Students are evaluated through assessments, classwork, Year/2.0 Credits and the projects that they create. Prerequisite: None Content: Principles of Design Technology will provide students with PRINCIPLES OF PRECISION MACHINING (I57530) a basic understanding of sketching practices and the features and Year/2.0 Credits considerations associated with the operation of computer-aided de- Prerequisite: None sign (CAD) systems. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience Content: Principles of Precision Machining will instruct students in creating sketches and using CAD software. Students will complete shop safety, industrial terminology, tools and machine tooling, mea- projects relating to specific technical drawing communication topics surement, and layout. Includes laboratory exercises to begin project and disciplines. completion of turning, milling, and grinding applications. This course Semester 1: This is a course that specializes in modern design and incorporates certification assessment for the National Institute of engineering processes with a focus on creative problem solving in Metalworking Skills Measurement, Materials and Safety, Job Planning, developing, testing, communicating, and presenting post evaluation Benchwork, and Layout Certification. Applies mathematics in solving of products. Students use the design process to analyze research, engineering and design related problems in the areas of die design, develop ideas and produce products and solutions. This process gives fabrication, assembly, special machinery, die casting and molds. Em- students a framework through which they will design, manufacture, phasizes geometric dimensioning and applying tolerances. test, and present their ideas in advanced classes. Students will learn Activities: Operation of: vertical mills, edge finders, end mills, center the basic functions of Autodesk Fusion as a design and drafting tool. drills, drill bits, countersinks, taps, reamers, DROs (digital read outs), Students get a basic understanding of pictorial sketching, 3-view draw- precision measurement devices, and develop process plans. ing (orthographic projection), 3D solids, and dimensioning. Out-of-Class Time Required: Varies Semester 2: Students apply what they have learned in Semester 1 as Evaluation: Assessments, classwork, and the projects a design tool for this course that specializes in using modern techno- logical processes, computers, design, and production systems in the PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION TRADES (I58010) production of products and structures through the use of various Year/2.0 Credits production systems. Emphasis is placed on using modern technologies Prerequisite: None and on developing career related skills for manufacturing, precision Content: Principles of Construction Trades covers the NCCER Core machining, and welding. Students use tools, materials, processes, and Curriculum and is a prerequisite to most other construction courses.
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Its modules cover topics such as basic safety, communication skills, are managed during a construction project in this course. and introduction to construction drawings; all basic skills needed to Semester 2: Students will study construction technology topics such continue education in the construction program. as preparing a site, doing earthwork, setting footings and founda- Semester 1: This course will offer hands-on activities and real-world tions, building the superstructure, enclosing the structure, installing experiences related to the skills essential in residential, commercial and systems, finishing the structure, and completing the site. Students civil building construction. The student will learn and apply knowledge will also investigate topics related to the purchasing and maintenance of the care and safe use of hand and power tools as related to each of structures, special purpose facilities, green construction and con- trade. In addition, students are introduced to blueprint reading, ap- struction careers. plied math, basic tools and equipment, and safety. Students will learn Out-of-Class Time Required: Varies how architectural ideas are converted into projects and how projects Evaluation: Assessments, classwork, and the projects World Language
C WG/ JAPANESE 1 (F04100) COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: None. Japanese 1 • • • • • • • Content: Development of proficiency in speaking, listening, writing Japanese 2 • • • • • • • and reading Japanese. Emphasis is on communication in culturally appropriate situations. Conversational topics include: greetings, fam- Japanese 3 • • • • • • • ily, hobbies, everyday activities, and the lives of Japanese students. Traditional and modern cultural topics are explored. Japanese 4* • • • • • • • Activities: Hiragana and katakana phonetic writing systems introduced, Japanese 5* • • • • • • communicative skills learned through drills and dialogues. Supplemen- tary learning aids included: paired and small group activities, films, French 1 • • • • • • • short skits and a variety of activities. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. French 2 • • • • • • • Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. French 3 • • • • • • • JAPANESE 2 (F04200) French 4* • • • • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Japanese 1 (F04100Y); students with less than a C- in the French 5* • • • • • • • previous course, must have written teacher approval. German 1 • • • • • • • Content: Emphasis on spoken language and kanji writing system. Re- fine and expand knowledge and skills gained in level 1. Conversational German 2 • • • • • • • topics include weekend activities, school, food, travel and shopping. Activities: Communicative skills developed through stories, dialogues German 3 • • • • • • • and interpersonal activities. Films and conversations with classmates. German 4* • • • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. German 5* • • • • • • JAPANESE 3 (F04300) Spanish 1 • • • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits Spanish 2 • • • • • • • Prerequisite: Japanese 2 (F04200Y); students with less than a C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. Spanish 3 • • • • • • • Content: Emphasis on proficiency in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Increased use of kanji. Continuing emphasis on original ex- Spanish 4* • • • • • • • pression in the language. Introduction of casual forms. Some topics Spanish 5* • • • • • • covered include: travel in Japan, careers, cuisine, daily family life, fash- ion, expressing opinions and history. Short literary selections are read. IB Language B-SL* • • • • • Activities: Japanese as the language of the classroom with real-life communicative activities, interpersonal activities, original composi- American Sign Language 1 • • • • • • tions, films and presentations. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hrs. per week. American Sign Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. Language 2 • • • • • * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. JAPANESE 4 (F04400) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Prerequisite: Japanese 3 (F04300); students with less than a C- in the previous course must have written teacher approval. Content: Review of all the basic grammar studied. Much emphasis on original expression in conversation and written work. Use of more sophisticated grammar and expressions. The class is conducted in
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Japanese with a continued emphasis on culture and history. Literary Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. selections and short articles are read. Activities: Japanese as the language of the classroom with real-life FRENCH 4 (F09070) communicative activities, interpersonal activities, original composi- Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) tions, films and presentations. Prerequisite: French 3 (F09050); students with less than a C- in the Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hrs. per week. previous course must have written teacher approval. Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement Content: Review of all the basic grammar studied and much emphasis on original expression in conversation and written work. There is a JAPANESE 5 (F04500) continued emphasis on culture and history with an introduction to Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) French literature and stories. Prerequisite: Japanese 4 (F04400Y); students with less than a C- in the Activities: DVDs, original compositions—both oral and written, geogra- previous course must have written teacher approval. phy and maps, history, listening activities, singing, French magazines, Content: Introduction of more advanced grammatical structures and Internet, reading, grammar concepts. review of basic communicative functions. Students will communicate Out-of-Class Time Required: Three hours per week. in realistic and varied situations. Course emphasizes correctly utilizing Evaluation: Tests, both oral and written, and assignments. levels of politeness from casual to honorific. Students will read and create various text types. Focus on contemporary Japanese society, FRENCH 5 (F09090) current events, pop culture and history. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Activities: Japanese as the language of the classroom with interper- Prerequisite: French 1, 2, 3, 4; with no less than a C- average in French 4. sonal activities, projects, films, online resources, and reading articles, Content: French history from Viking times to the present, geography stories and authentic materials. and monuments, Impressionism and French art in general, French Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. music, advanced French grammar; French literature and films. Evaluation: Written tests and quizzes, interpersonal activities and Activities: DVDs, original composition, extended reading of stories/ projects. books, written exercises, listening activities, projects, use of Internet Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. FRENCH 1 (F09010) Evaluation: Tests, both oral and written, assignments, presentations, Year/2.0 Credits and Integrated Performance Assessments Prerequisite: None. Content: Development of basic skills involved in speaking, reading, and GERMAN 1 (F09110) writing in the French language. Much emphasis on the cultural aspects Year/2.0 Credits of the French people as well as the language itself and its structure. Prerequisite: None. Supplementary learning aids include audio recordings, magazines, Content: Development of proficiency in the four basic skills: listening, music, films and Internet. speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn and practice vocabu- Activities: Vocabulary and grammar learned through dialogues and lary and structures of the language. Emphasis is on communication drills, skits, conversations, songs, French magazines, videos, computer within a cultural setting. The program depicts every day life, such as programs. family-peer relations, school, free time, dining, visiting, holidays, and Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. social customs. Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. Activities: Students will listen to native Germans, view films on German speaking countries and people, prepare short skits, practice vocabulary FRENCH 2 (F09030) and grammar with oral and written activities, use of Internet activities Year/2.0 Credits and computer programs. Prerequisite: French 1 (F09010); students with less than a C- in the Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. previous course must have written teacher approval. Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. Content: Expansion of the basic skills learned in French 1, with empha- sis on the spoken language, original expression, and the structure of GERMAN 2 (F09130) the language. Continuing emphasis on cultural aspects of France and Year/2.0 Credits current events with regard to the French speaking world. Vocabulary Prerequisite: German 1 (F09110); students with less than a C- in the learned by means of the same methods as French 1. Student learns previous course must have written teacher approval. to function in a variety of day to day situations. Content: Continued expansion of the basic skills of listening, speaking, Activities: Vocabulary learned through dialogues, stories, drills, plays, reading and writing. Grammar presented in German 1 will be reviewed songs, Internet, and readings. and new grammar introduced. Conversational topics are shopping, Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. friends and feelings, fashion and the home, currency, other countries Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. and cultures, sports, travel and food. Dialogues in the textbook begin to introduce more culture in the target language, some history and FRENCH 3 (F09050) some geography. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Written and oral exercises from the text, and supplemental Prerequisite: French 2 (F09030); students with less than a C- in the sources, Internet and computer activities, conversations with class- previous course must have written teacher approval. mates, and films. Content: Emphasis on proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. and comprehension with special attention given to French civilization Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. culture. Continuing emphasis on original expression in the language by means of plays, skits, stories some of which will be memorized. Usage GERMAN 3 (F09150) of more tenses, geography, cuisine, dating and marriage. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: French as the language of the classroom with emphasis Prerequisite: German 2 (F09130); students with less than a C- in the placed on the students’ originality in both oral and written French. previous course, must have written teacher approval. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hrs. per week.
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Content: Completion of basic grammar. Emphasis on proficiency in SPANISH 3 (F09250) listening, speaking, reading, writing, and telling stories in German. Con Year/2.0 Credits tinuing emphasis on original expression in the language. Some topics Prerequisite: Spanish 2 (F09230); students with less than a C- in the covered are: personal strengths and weaknesses, current technology, previous course must have written teacher approval. the environment, German youth scene, and art. Content: Proficiency developed in areas of listening, speaking, reading Activities: German as the language of the classroom with dialogue, and writing, with emphasis on pronunciation and culture. The Span- skits, original compositions, oral presentations, films, videos, CD’s, ish grammar survey is continued and literature is introduced. There and a visit to the IB Art Show. is a focus on oral proficiency and interpersonal conversational skills. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to three hours per week. Activities: Spanish as the language of the classroom. Students work Evaluation: Based on written and oral proficiency. with written exercises and free composition. Originality encouraged in both written and oral Spanish. Activities include paired and small GERMAN 4 (F09170) group activities, computer programs, and videos. Short literary selec- Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) tions are read and original skits are presented. Prerequisite: German 3 (F09150); students with less than a C- in the Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week minimum. previous course must have written teacher approval. Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. (50/50) Content: Review of all the basic grammar from previous years. Intro- duction of advanced grammar needed for college placement exams. SPANISH 4 (F09270) A variety of texts are used to stimulate original expression in conversa- Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) tion and written work. Students read dialogues, short stories, poetry Prerequisite: Spanish 3 (F09250); students with less than a C- in the and a longer historical drama. Topics include wishes, dreams, travel, previous course must have written teacher approval. language needed to travel Europe, theater, and 20th century history. Content: The literature, history, and culture of Spain and Latin America. Activities: German as the language of the classroom with discussions, Review some basic grammar from previous years. Introduction of skits, original compositions, oral presentations, films, videos, CD’s, and advanced grammar for college placement exams. the Valparaiso University Theater Fest competition. Activities: Short works of famous and contemporary Spanish and Latin- Out-of-Class Time Required: Two to three hours per week. American authors will be studied and discussed. Work with text and Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. teacher-prepared materials. Individual, partner and small group work. Skits, Internet, original compositions. Short and feature-length films GERMAN 5 (F09180) relating to Hispanic culture will be viewed and discussed. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hours per week. Prerequisite: German 4; students with less than a C- in the previous Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. (50/50) course must have written teacher approval. Content: Advanced Grammar and idiomatic expression; a variety of SPANISH 5 (F09280) texts including literary short stories, plays, biography, poetry, letters, Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) newspapers, magazines, films, philosophy; history; discussion topics Prerequisite: Spanish 4 (F09270); students with less than a C- in the specific to daily life, business and travel. previous course must have written teacher approval. Activities: Participation in a German play, discussions based on the Content: The literature, history, and culture (traditional and contem- above topics, original compositions, letters, journals, films, panel dis- porary) of Spain and Latin America. Review of basic grammar and cussions, skits and debates. German as the language of the classroom. advanced grammar for college placement exams. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of two hours per week. Activities: Feature-length films will be viewed and discussed. Short Evaluation: Oral and written proficiency. works of famous and new contemporary Spanish and Latin-American authors and artists will be studied and discussed. A variety of different SPANISH 1 (F09210) text types will be read and written. Short and feature-length films Year/2.0 Credits will be viewed and discussed. Work with text and teacher-prepared Prerequisite: None. materials. Individual, partner and small group work. Internet, original Content: Basic skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing compositions, oral presentations, conversation. in Spanish. Pronunciation stressed and cultural areas introduced. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2-3 hours per week. Activities: Spanish sound system studied; vocabulary learned through Evaluation: Based on oral and written proficiency. (50/50) drills and dialogues. There is a focus on sentence creation. Supplemen- tary learning aids include: audio recordings, films, CD’s, workbooks, IB LANGUAGE B-SL (See pp.1-4 for description) paired and small group activities, computer programs, videos and IB Spanish B – SL Grade 12 DVDs. IB German B – SL Grade 12 Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. IB French B – SL Grade 12 Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. (50/50) IB Japanese B – SL Grade 12
SPANISH 2 (F09230) AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 (F06100) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Spanish 1 (F09210); students with less than a C- in the Prerequisite: 2 years credit in another World Language previous course must have written teacher approval. Content: American Sign Language 1 introduces American Sign Lan- Content: Emphasis on spoken and written language and language guage (ASL) and the Deaf community. It focuses on frequently used structure. signs through a functional-notional approach and discusses cultural Activities: Vocabulary learned through stories and dialogues. There features of the Deaf community. Emphasis is placed on the recep- is a focus on writing at the paragraph level. Supplementary learning tive and expressive skills. Students will also learn to recognize the aids include: films, CD’s, paired and small group activities, computer difference between the pathological and psychological definitions of programs, videos and DVDs. deafness, dispel common myths associated with deafness and ASL, Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. recognize the widespread use of ASL throughout the United States, Evaluation: Based on oral and written achievement. (50/50)
29 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 and develop an understanding of the intricate relationship between teacher approval. languages and cultures in general. Content: American Sign Language 2 continues the focus on frequently Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours per week used signs through a functional-notional approach and the cultural fea- Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, group work, signing performance tures of the Deaf community. Emphasis is placed on a more advanced level of learning the receptive and expressive communication skills in AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 (F06200) American Sign Language. Year/2.0 Credits Out-of-Class Time Required: 1-2 hours per week Prerequisite: American Sign Language 1 with a C- or better average; Evaluation: Tests, quizzes, group work, signing performance students with less than a C- in the previous course must have written Mathematics
C WG/ All students are required to have six (6) credits in mathematics for COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA graduation. Per Indiana requirements, these must be in Grade 9-12. Students who fail the spring semester of any year course are encour- Algebra 1 GT (8th gr only) • • • • aged to consider auditing the fall semester before repeating the spring semester or encouraged to take the failed semester in summer school. Algebra 1 Honors • • • • • A student desiring to enroll in a class for which he/she has not met the prerequisite must have special permission from the Department Algebra 1 • • • • • • • Chairperson before enrolling. Algebra 1 Int. • • • • Students who are not successful in their Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Intensive courses or their Geometry courses are encouraged to remediate this Geometry GT • • • • • lack of success in summer school to avoid being behind in their four- year plan and to insure they have met the prerequisites to move for- Geometry Honors • • • • • • ward in the fall semester with their four-year plan mathematics course. Geometry • • • • • • Students enrolled in an Algebra I Honors class their freshman year and who intend to enroll in Calculus (M04950) during their senior Algebra 2/Trig GT • • • • • • year should enroll in Geometry Honors (M04425) and Algebra 2/Trig GT (M04600) during their sophomore year. Teacher recommendation Algebra 2/Trig • • • • • • • • is required as well as approval of the department head. Algebra 2 w/o Trig Students must satisfy the Core 40 Requirements which are pass Alge- • • • • • bra 1, Geometry, and either Algebra 2 (w/o Trig) or Algebra 2/Trig to be Analytical Alg. 2 • • • P considered for enrollment in a four-year college in Indiana. The State of Indiana requires passing an ISTEP in Algebra I for the Class of 2022. Probability & Stats. • • • • • • ALGEBRA 1 HONORS (M04201) Statistics AP • • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Finite Mathematics • • • • • • P Prerequisite: Final placement in the course is to be determined by the high school based on available information. Successful completion of Finite Mathematics Honors • • • • • • P fall semester is a prerequisite for remaining in the class for the spring semester. Students cannot waiver into this class. Pre-Calculus/Trig • • • • • • P Content: Basic operations on algebraic expressions containing vari- ables, solving equations and inequalities, graphing in the coordinate Pre-Calculus/Trig Honors • • • • • • P plane, and radicals. Emphasis on application of algebraic techniques to the solution of word problems. Participation in math contests is Quantitative expected. Reasoning • • • • P Activities: Independent study, lectures and classroom discussion of Calculus AB AP • • • • • • • assigned material. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of 3-4 hours per week. Calculus BC AP • • • • • Evaluation: Performance on tests, assignments, and quizzes. IB Math Analysis & Approaches SL • • • • • • ALGEBRA 1 (M04220) IB Math Applica- Year/2.0 Credits tions/Interpreta- • • • • • Prerequisite: Eighth grade mathematics teacher recommendation. tions SL Final placement in the course is to be determined by the high school IB Math Analysis/ based on available information. Successful completion of fall semester Approaches HL • • • • • • work is a prerequisite for remaining in the class for the spring semester. * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. Content: Basic operations on algebraic expressions containing vari- P Pending course approval through NCAA ables, solving equations and inequalities, graphing in a coordinate plane, and radicals. Emphasis is on application of algebraic techniques to the solution of word problems. Activities: Lectures and discussion of assigned materials.
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Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of two to three hours per week. ALGEBRA 2/TRIG GT (M04600) Evaluation: Performance on tests, assignments, and quizzes. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Prerequisite: Geometry Honors (M04425) or Geometry GT (M04400) ALGEBRA 1 INTENSIVE (M04222) with teacher recommendation. Algebra 1 Honors only when taken con- Year/2.0 Credits toward Math requirement + 2.0 currently with Geometry GT with teacher recommendation and prior Credits of Math elective = 4 Credits Total approval from department head. Students should have a minimum Prerequisite: This course is open to freshmen only based on recom- grade of B- in Geometry GT. Students cannot waiver into this class. mendations of eighth grade teachers and ISTEP & NWEA scores. Content: For students who have completed Geometry and wish to Students will be selected for this course who have some difficulty pursue the normal college prep curriculum. This course presents with college bound math. an in-depth study of functions, quadratic, polynomial, radical, and Content: The content of this course will be the same as the content of rational equations, radicals, complex numbers, systems of equations, Algebra 1 (M04220). This class will meet every day for the entire year. exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry. Enrichment Includes basic operations on algebraic expressions containing vari- topics will also be explored. Participation in math contests is expected. ables, solving equations and inequalities, graphing in the coordinate A student owned graphing calculator is optional, but a scientific cal- plane, and radicals. Plus, emphasis on application of algebraic tech- culator is necessary. niques to the solution of word problems. Because this class will meet Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned materials. every day, more time can be allowed for the review of computational Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. skills and the understanding of the algebra concepts. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Activities: Lectures and discussion of assigned materials. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of two to three hours per ALGEBRA 2/TRIG (M04620) week. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Evaluation: Performance on tests, assignments, and quizzes. Prerequisite: Geometry (M04420), Geometry Honors (M04425) or Geometry GT (M04400) with teacher recommendation. Should have GEOMETRY GT (M04400) a minimum grade of C- in Geometry GT. Should have a minimum Year/2.0 Credits grade of B- in Geometry Honors. Should have a minimum grade of A Prerequisite: Algebra 1 GT (M04200) or Algebra 1 Honors (M04201) in Geometry. with teacher recommendation. Final placement in the course is to Content: For students who have completed Geometry and wish to be determined by the high school based on available information. pursue the normal college prep curriculum. This course presents an Students cannot waiver into this class. in-depth study of functions, quadratic, polynomial, radical, and rational Content: Euclidean geometry, parallelism, congruence, similarity, de- equations, radicals, complex numbers, systems of equations, expo- ductive proof, area, volume, construction, and coordinate geometry. nential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry. A student owned Participation in math contests is expected. graphing calculator is optional, but a scientific calculator is necessary. Activities: Teacher-guided independent study, classroom discussion, Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. and lectures. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Cost: Compass and straight-edge. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. ALGEBRA 2 [w/o Trig] (M04700) Year/2.0 Credits GEOMETRY HONORS (M04425) Prerequisite: Geometry (M04420) Year/2.0 Credits Content: For students who wish to pursue a normal college prep Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (M04220) or Algebra 1 Honors (M04200) with curriculum in topics not including Math. Topics selected from same teacher recommendation. Successful completion of fall semester is a material as Algebra 2/Trig, but without the Trigonometry. (This course prerequisite for remaining in the class for spring semester. Students does not fulfill the prerequisites for Pre-Calculus). A student owned cannot waiver into this class. graphing calculator is optional, but a scientific calculator is necessary. Content: Euclidean geometry; parallelism, congruence, similarity, de- Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. ductive proof, area, volume, construction, and coordinate geometry. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned material. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. Cost: Compass and a straight-edge. A notebook is recommended. ANALYTICAL ALGEBRA 2 (M04660) Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (M04220), Algebra 1 Honors (M04201), or Ge- GEOMETRY (M04420) ometry (M04420) with teacher recommendation. If students use this Year/2.0 Credits course to fulfill this credit, the parent and student must sign a consent Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (M04220) or Algebra 1 Honors (M04200) or form notifying the parent and the student that enrollment in Analytical with teacher recommendation. Students may waiver into this class Algebra 2 may affect the student's ability to attend a particular post- provided the prerequisite has been met. Successful completion of fall secondary educational institution or enroll in a particular course at a semester is a prerequisite for remaining in class for spring semester. particular post-secondary educational institution because Analytical Content: Euclidean geometry; parallelism, congruence, similarity, de- Algebra 2 may not align with academic requirements established by ductive proof, area, volume, construction, and coordinate geometry. the post-secondary educational institution. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned material. Content: This course builds on previous work from Algebra 1, such as Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, to include polynomial, Cost: Compass and a straight-edge. A notebook is recommended. rational, radical, logarithmic, and other functions. Furthermore, data Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. analysis, statistics, and probability will be covered throughout the course. A greater focus will be on applications such as business, finance, science, career and technical education, and social sciences. This course is not intended for those students planning to pursue a
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STEM degree at a four-year institution. PRE-CALCULUS/TRIG (M04935) Activities: Lectures and classrooom discussion of assigned material. Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of four hours per week. Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trig GT (M04600), Algebra 2/Trig (M04620) or Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, projects, and assignments. Algebra 2 (M04700) with teacher recommendation. Content: Designed for students who have successfully completed PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (M04800) three years of college preparatory math. Consists of a full semester Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) devoted to trigonometry and trigonometric related topics. These Prerequisite: Alg 2/Trig (M04620) or Alg 2/Trig GT (M04600). Alg 2 (w/o topics include: The Unit Circle; Triangles; Periodic Functions; Identi- Trig) (M04700) with teacher recommendation. ties; Polar Coordinates and Complex Numbers; and Vectors. Student Content: Designed for seniors who may not plan to take calculus in owned scientific calculators are necessary. college; but does not exclude those who do plan to take calculus. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. Emphasizes probability and statistics through the concrete rather Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of four hours per week. than the abstract. Some class projects are used to reinforce the topics Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. covered in the text. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned materials. PRE-CALCULUS/TRIG HONORS (M04930) Out-of-class projects. Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of four hours per week. Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trig GT (M04600) or Algebra 2/Trig (M04620) Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, assignments and semester with a minimum grade of a B and teacher recommendation. Students project(s). cannot waiver into this class. Content: Designed for students who have successfully completed STATISTICS [Advanced Placement] (M04890) three years of college preparatory math. Consists of a full semester de- Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) voted to trigonometry and trigonometric related topics. These topics Prerequisite: Alg 2/Trig GT (M04600) or Algebra 2/Trig (M050IB) or include: The Unit Circle; Triangles; Periodic Functions; Identities; Polar Trigonometry (M04850) with a minimum grade of C and teacher rec- Coordinates and Complex Numbers; and Vectors. Enrichment topics ommendation. Students may not waiver into this class. Students may will be explored. Student owned graphing calculator is optional, but be enrolled in Pre-Calculus or a Calculus AB/BC concurrently with AP a scientific calculator is necessary. Statistics. Students must have a signed AP contract on file. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. Content: Designed to prepare students to take the AP Statistics Exam. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. The course emphasizes exploring data, sampling and experimentation, Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. anticipating patterns and statistical inference. The course follows closely the syllabus provided by the College Entrance Examination QUANTITATIVE REASONING (M04810) Board for the AP Statistics Examination. It is expected that the stu- Year/2.0 Credits dents will take the AP Exam in mid-May. Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (M04700), Analytical Algebra 2 (M04660), Activities: Lectures and classroom discussions of assigned material. Finite (M04865), Pre-Calculus/Trig (M04935), or Probability & Statistics Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. (M04800) with teacher recommendation. Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, assignments and semester Content: Quantitative Reasoning is focused on the study of numeracy, project(s). ratio and proportional reasoning, modeling, probabilistic reasoning to assess risk, and statistics. Students will build on prior mathematical FINITE MATHEMATICS (M04865) knowledge to tackle real-world applications. Technology is a large Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) component of this course. Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trig (M04620), Algebra 2/Trig GT (M04600), Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. or Algebra 2 (M04700) with teacher recommendation. Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of four hours per week. Content: Finite is designed for students who will undertake higher- Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. level mathematics in college that may not include Calculus. There are five main strands that make up finite math: sets, matrices, networks, CALCULUS AB [Advanced Placement] (M04950) optimization, and probability. The course contains many real-world Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) business applications. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Honors (MO4900) with a minimum grade of Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. B or Algebra 2 w/ Trig GT with teacher recommendation. Completed Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of four hours per week. AP contract Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. Content: Designed to prepare students to take the AP Calculus AB Exam. The course emphasizes working with polynomial, trigonometric, FINITE MATHEMATICS HONORS (M04860) logarithmic, and exponential functions, and includes graphing, dif- Semester/1.0 Credit (Weighted Grade) ferentiation of and integration of these functions. The course follows Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trig (M04620) or Algebra 2/Trig GT (M04600) closely the syllabus provided by the College Entrance Examination with a minimum grade of a B and teacher recommendation. Students Board for the AP Calculus Examination. It is expected that students will cannot waiver into this class. take the AP Exam in mid-May. Participation in various math contests Content: Finite is designed for students who will undertake higher- is also expected. level mathematics in college that may not include Calculus. There are Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned materials. five main strands that make up finite math: sets, matrices, networks, Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of 5 hours per week. optimization, and probability. The course contains many real-world Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and daily assignments. business applications. In addition, some topics relating to algebraic functions will be covered. CALCULUS BC [Advanced Placement] (M04960) Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of five hours per week. Prerequisite: Calculus AB (M04950) with a minimum grade of C and Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments. teacher recommendation. Students may not waiver into this class. Completed AP contract
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Content: Designed to prepare students to take the AP Calculus BC Exam. IB MATHEMATICS: APPLICATIONS & INTERPRETATIONS The course emphasizes working with parametric, polar and vector – SL GRADE 12 (P/CAL MS IB / M051IB) functions and includes graphing, differentiation of and integration of Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) these functions. The course follows closely the syllabus provided by IB MATHEMATICS: ANALYSIS & APPROACHES – HL the College Entrance Examination Board for the AP Calculus Examina- GRADE 11 (CALC HL IB / M054IB) tion. It is expected that students will take the AP Exam in mid-May. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Participation in various math contests is also expected. Activities: Lectures and classroom discussion of assigned material. IB MATHEMATICS: ANALYSIS & APPROACHES – HL Out-of-Class Time Required: A minimum of 5 hours per week. GRADE 12 (CALC HL IB / M055IB) Evaluation: Performance on tests, quizzes, and daily assignments. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) IB MATHEMATICS: ANALYSIS & APPROACHES – SL (See pp. 1-4 for descriptions) GRADE 12 (CALC SL IB / M052IB) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Mathematics Course Progression Chart
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C WG/ performances, members of this ensemble focus upon learning the COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA elements of music and developing basic skills in music literacy. This in- volves daily practice, in-class written work, and occasional part testing. Intermediate Cho- rus (Women’s) • • • • • Activities: Singing in small and large groups, as well as public perfor- mance. Beg. Chorus (Mixed) • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Individual practice; four concerts per year: Fall, Holiday, Spring and Spring Revue; ISSMA performance events and Int. Chorus (Ca- marata) • • • • pre-concert dress rehearsals. Evaluation: Vocal proficiency, student motivation, classroom participa- Adv. Chorus 1 (Drifters) • • • • • tion and written work. All rehearsals and performances are a mandatory part of the class. Adv. Chorus 2 (Sandpipers) • • • • • INTERMEDIATE CHORUS - CAMERATA [Mixed] Marching Unit (Color Guard) • • • • (N78530) Year/2.0 Credits Competition Unit Prerequisite: membership by Audition only; this ensemble (Camerata) (Winter Guard) • • • • is designed for students who seek an accelerated experience in choral Int. Concert Band • • • • • music. This class is designed for all singers – junior and seniors. Fresh- 1/2 (Sym. Band) men and sophomores may be enrolled per the instructor’s approval. Adv. Concert Band Content: In addition to preparing music for performances, members 1/2 (Wind Ens.) • • • • • of this ensemble focus upon learning the elements of music and devel- Jazz Ensemble • • • • • oping basic skills in music literacy. This involves daily practice, in-class written work, and occasional part testing. Students in grades 9-12 are Instr. Ensemble • • • • • invited to audition for participation in this ensemble. (Percussion) Activities: Singing in small and large groups, as well as public perfor- Adv. Orchestra • • • • • mances. Out-of-Class Time Required: Individual practice; members of this group Interm. Orchestra • • • • • perform in 4 concerts per year – Fall, Holiday, Spring and Spring Revue, Music Theory & Comp. • • • plus ISSMA performance events and pre-concert dress rehearsals. Evaluation: Vocal proficiency; student motivation, classroom participa- Guitar • • • tion and any written work. All rehearsals and performances INTERMEDIATE CHORUS - BEL CANTO [Women’s] are a mandatory part of this class. (N78510) Year/2.0 Credits ADVANCED CHORUS 1 [Drifters] (N78570) Prerequisite: Membership by audition only. This ensemble (Bel Canto) Year/2.0 Credits is designed for students who seek an accelerated experience in choral Prerequisite: Membership by Audition Only music. This class is designed for female singers grades 10-12. Freshmen Content: This course will focus upon the in-depth study of advanced may be enrolled per the instructor’s approval. vocal technique and music literacy skills as well as training in the art of Content: In addition to preparing music for performances, members live vocal entertainment. A wide variety of repertoire will be studied of this ensemble focus upon learning the elements of music and throughout the year to encourage further musical growth, including: developing basic skills in music literacy. This involves daily practice, traditional choral selections, commercial music, and various other in-class written work and occasional part testing. types of repertoire. Activities: Singing in small and large groups, as well as public perfor- Activities: Singing in small and large groups, occasional journaling/ mance. writing assignments, numerous public performances and competitions Out-of-Class Time Required: Individual practice; performance in 4 throughout the school year. concerts per year – Fall, Holiday, Spring and Spring Revue, plus ISSMA Out-of-Class Time Required: 2 days per week (2 hrs. each) five con- performance events and pre-concert dress rehearsals. certs, after school rehearsals prior to performances, competitions, Evaluation: Vocal proficiency, student motivation, classroom participa- organizational contest, and individual practice time. tion and written work. All rehearsals and performances are Evaluation: Classroom participation, vocal proficiency, student motiva- a mandatory part of the class. tion, and written work. All rehearsals and performances are a mandatory part of the class. BEGINNING CHORUS - CONCERT CHOIR [Mixed] (N78515) ADVANCED CHORUS 2 [Mixed - Sandpipers] (N78550) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Membership by audition only. Students in grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Membership by Audition Only are invited to audition for participation in this ensemble. Content: This course will focus upon the in-depth study of advanced Content: A Concert Choir for students who seek an introductory level vocal technique and music literacy skills as well as training in the art of experience in high school choral music. Primarily intended for fresh- live vocal entertainment. A wide variety of repertoire will be studied man and sophomore vocalists, but junior and senior students may be throughout the year to encourage further musical growth, including: enrolled per instructor’s approval. In addition to preparing music for traditional choral selections, commercial music, and various other
34 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 types of repertoire. Content: Improving playing technique through the use of study exer- Activities: Singing in small and large groups, occasional journaling/ cises and preparation of concert and contest literature. writing assignments, numerous public performances and competitions Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a soloist, count- throughout the school year. ing and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in public concerts. Out-of-Class Time Required: 2 days per week (2 hrs. each) five concerts, Preparation for ISSMA Organizational Contest as well as one 2-hour after school rehearsals prior to performances, competitions, organiza- after school rehearsal per week from March through April. tional contest, and individual practice time. Out-of-Class Time Required: At least two concerts, rehearsals (after Evaluation: Classroom participation, vocal proficiency, student motiva- school) prior to concerts and contests. This also includes performances tion, and written work. All rehearsals and performances are and rehearsals outside the scheduled school day in preparation for the a mandatory part of the class. ISSMA organizational contest one 2-hour rehearsal each week from Mid-February through April, as well as two 2-hour rehearsals each in MARCHING UNIT [Color Guard] (N78610) preparation for the Fall concert, Holiday concert, and Commencement Semester 1/1.0 Credit concert, along with individual practice time. Prerequisite: Audition Only Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, rhythmic counting, Content: Instruction in precision drill, auxiliary equipment techniques, and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a and basic dance work. mandatory part of the class. Activities: Performs with Trojan Guard Marching Band Out-of-Class Time Required: At least 4/5 home football games, local ADVANCED CONCERT BAND 1 [Trojan Guard] and national parades, field show contests, individual practice time and (N78645) ensemble rehearsal: 2 evening practices per week (3 hours each) and Semester/1.0 Credit Saturday rehearsals prior to departure for competitions during the Prerequisite: By audition only; demonstration of advanced skills on marching season (First Quarter). a wind instrument. Enrollment in a Semester 2 band class. Band is a Evaluation: Motivation, participation, proficiency in drill, equipment year-long course; enrollment in two semesters of band is mandatory. work, and basic dance work. All rehearsals and performances Content: Participation in a marching band hornline ensemble for are a mandatory part of the class. competitions during the fall. Participation in Trojan Guard requires attendance and financial commitments during the summer months COMPETITIVE UNIT [Winter Guard] (N78620) (June, July, and August). Semester 2/1.0 Credit Activities: Playing in small and large ensembles and performing in Prerequisite: Marching Unit Semester 1 / Audition Only public concerts. Content: Instruction in advanced drill, auxiliary equipment techniques, Out-of-Class Time Required: 4th of July Parades, Football Game halftime and dance work. performances, Homecoming parade, Saturday competitions during Activities: Competes during the Winter Guard season (Jan-April) in September and october, and weekly evening rehearsals.Evaluation: Midwest Color Guard Circuit and IHSCGA events throughout Indiana, Performance proficiency in playing, student motivation, and partici- Illinois, Wisconsin, as well as Winter Guard International Regional and pation. All rehearsals and performances are a mandatory National level competitions throughout the United States. part of the class. Out-of-Class Time Required: Evening rehearsals and weekend com- petitions. ADVANCED CONCERT BAND 2 [Wind Ensemble] Evaluation: Motivation, participation, and proficiency at advanced (N78635) skills. All rehearsals and performances are a mandatory Semester/1.0 Credit part of the class. Prerequisite: By audition only; demonstration of advanced skills on a wind instrument. Enrollment in a Semester 1 band class. Band is a INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND 1 [Concert Band] year-long course; enrollment in two semesters of band is mandatory. (N78630) Content: Improving instrumental playing technique through the use of Semester/1.0 Credit etude studies and the preparation of concert and contest literature. Prerequisite: Enrollment in a Semester 2 Band class. Band is a year long Wide range of advanced wind literature for the student whose ability course; enrollment in two semesters of band is mandatory. and interest are equal to the challenging demands of the work. Content: Improving playing technique through the use of study exer- Activities: Playing in small and large ensembles and performing in cises and preparation of concert and contest literature. public concerts. Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a soloist, count- Out-of-Class Time Required: At least two concerts, rehearsals (after ing and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in public concerts. school) prior to concerts and contests. This also includes performances Preparation of a fall concert, holiday concert, and Solo and Ensemble and rehearsals outside of the scheduled school day in preparation for music for the spring semester. the ISSMA organizational contest one 2-hour rehearsal each week from Out-of-Class Time Required: At least two concerts and rehearsals (after mid-February through April, as well as two 2-hour rehearsals each in school) prior to concerts and contests. This also includes performances preparation for the Fall concert, Holiday concert, and Commencement and rehearsals outside the scheduled school day in preparation for fall concert, along with individual practice time. and holiday concerts. Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, student motivation, Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, rhythmic counting, and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a mandatory part of the class. mandatory part of the class. JAZZ ENSEMBLE (N78670) INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND 2 [Symphonic Band] Year/2.0 Credits (N78640) Prerequisite: Enrollment in one of the concert ensembles (band, or- chestra) is mandatory. Pianists and guitarists are the exception to this Semester/1.0 Credit policy. All students by Audition Only. Prerequisite: Enrollment in a Semester 1 band class. Band is a year-long Content: Study of the various jazz art forms, improvisation, and devel- course; enrollment in two semesters of band is mandatory.
35 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 opment of music reading skills. Wide range of advanced jazz literature ADVANCED ORCHESTRA [Symphony Strings] (N78715) for the student whose ability and interest are equal to the challenging Year/2.0 Credits demands of more serious work. Prerequisite: Audition only. Activities: Public performances, contests, and music festivals. Content: Improving playing technique through the use of study exer- Out-of-Class Time Required: After school rehearsals for a minimum of cises and concert/contest literature. at least four (4) prior to performances, and a one hour sectional each Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a solo, counting week. Performances include: Fall Concert, Holiday Concert, ISSMA and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in public concerts. Jazz Festival, “All That Jazz” Spring Concert, and several Jazz Festivals. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of four concerts, Rehearsals Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, student motivation, in preparation for the ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest. After school participation. All rehearsals and performances are a manda- rehearsals prior to the Holiday Concert, as well as the ISSMA Organi- tory part of the class. zational Contest. Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, rhythmic counting, INTERMEDIATE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE [Concert & and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a Symphonic Band Percussion] (N78680) mandatory part of the class. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: By audition only; demonstration of skills on percussion INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA [Concert Orchestra] instruments. Percussion is a year-long course; enrollment in two se- (N78710) mesters is mandatory. Year/2.0 Credits Content: Improving playing technique through the use of etude and Prerequisite: Audition only. ensemble exercises in preparation of concert literature. Wide range of Content: Improving playing technique through the use of study exer- exciting and engaging wind and percussion literature for the student. cises and concert/contest literature. Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a soloist, count- Activities: Playing in large and small ensembles or as a solo, counting ing and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in public concerts. and writing rhythmic passages, and performing in public concerts. Preparation of a fall concert, holiday concert, and Solo and Ensemble Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of four concerts, Rehearsals music for the spring semester. in preparation for the ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest. After school Out-of-Class Time Required: At least two concerts, rehearsals (after rehearsals prior to the Holiday Concert, as well as the ISSMA Organi- school) prior to concerts and contests. This also includes performances zational Contest. and rehearsals outside the scheduled school day in preparation for Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, rhythmic counting, fall concerts and holiday concerts and for the ISSMA organizational and participation. All rehearsals and performances are a contest one 2-hour rehearsal each week from mid-February through mandatory part of the class. April, along with individual practice time. Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, student motivation, MUSIC THEORY AND COMPOSITION (N78810) participation. All rehearsals and performances are a man- Year/2.0 Credits datory part of the class. Prerequisite: ALL STUDENTS MUST obtain permission to enroll from instructor. ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE [Trojan Guard Content: First Semester: Keyboard familiarity, ear training, chord con- & Wind Ensemble Percussion] (N78685) struction, interval identification and construction, fundamental part Year/2.0 Credits writing and arranging skills intended to develop skills necessary in the Prerequisite: By audition only; demonstration of advanced skills on study of instrumental and/or vocal music. percussion instruments. Percussion is a year-long course; enrollment Second Semester: Detailed study of the components of musical compo- in two semesters is mandatory. sition and style, with emphasis on modern harmonies. Through analysis Content: Participation in a marching band percussion ensemble (drum- and historical study, offers a foundation for further musical study in line or pit percussion) for competitions during the fall. Participation in college. Students will progress into second semester music theory Trojan Guard requires attendance and financial commitments during based on first semester performance assessment by the instructor. the summer months (June, July, and August). Students will improve Activities: Ear training, sight singing, part writing, listening to and read- instrumental playing technique through the use of etude and ensemble ing music, music arranging, composition, lectures, discussion. studies in preparation of concert and contest literature. Wide range of Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of three hours per week. advanced wind and percussion literature for the student whose ability Evaluation: Participation in class activities, written class work, perfor- and interest are equal to the challenging demands of the work. mance on tests and projects. Activities: Playing in small and large ensembles and performing in public concerts. GUITAR (N78840) Out-of-Class Time Required: 4th of July Parades, Football Game halftime Semester/1.0 Credit performances, Homecoming Parade, Saturday competitions during Prerequisite: A desire to learn to play the guitar, no previous guitar September and October, weekly evening rehearsals. Three concerts, playing experience. Grades 11 or 12. rehearsals (after school) prior to concerts and contests. This also Content: Learning the basic techniques of guitar playing and rudiments includes performances and rehearsals outside the scheduled school of music. This class is for those who have never played the guitar before. day in preparation for the ISSMA organizational contest one 2-hour Activities: written work, technique exercises, occasional journaling/ rehearsal each week from mid-February through April, Commencement writing assignments, self-guided practice on assigned pieces of music. concert, along with individual practice time. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour of written work from a work- Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, student motivation, book. participation. All rehearsals and performances are a man- Evaluation: Performance proficiency in playing, written work, final datory part of the class. project, student motivation and participation.
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C WG/ School. (Advanced Weightlifting requires a different shirt). They may COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA use a uniform that was purchased in previous years (as long as the fit is appropriate and the uniform is CLEAN). All uniforms are available Physical Educ. 1 • • • • • • through the Duneland On-Line Store that can be found on the Dune- Physical Educ. 2 • • • • • • land home page. Activities: May include fitness and conditioning, soccer, bowling, Swimming & Diving • • • basketball, wrestling, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, lacrosse, track, circuit training, tennis, handball, rollerblading, racquetball, aerobics, Fitness * • • • dance, badminton and swimming. At the beginning of the course, swim- ming ability of all students is determined. Based on that ability, each Body Conditioning * • • • student is assigned one quarter of swimming. Swimming is required Power Lifting * • • • each semester of Basic PE. Body Building * • • • A STUDENT MAY NOT ENROLL IN MORE THAN 1 * Freshmen may enroll in Strength and Conditioning classes only if they have com- ELECTIVE PE CLASS PER SEMESTER. pleted the two semester requirement for Physical Education. P.E. Graduation Requirements: ELECTIVE P. E. - SWIM COURSES Physical Education--2 Credits. All students are required to take 2 semes- Semester/1.0 Credit ters of Physical Education (1 Sem. = 1 Credit) All elective swim courses except Red Cross Senior Lifeguarding may be repeated for credit with a grade of B or better. Prerequisites included Health and Safety--1 Credit (One semester) OR Nutrition & Wellness in individual course descriptions below. (H46130), Child Development (H46410), and Interpersonal Relation- ships (H46420) and Adult Roles and Responsibilities (H46440). NOTE: INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING (P80600) The above requirements are established by the State of Indiana and Prerequisite: Required PE or permission of instructor. Instruction cannot be waived by the school. in swimming fundamentals designed for the student who wants to increase their swimming ability. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 (P08110) Semester/1.0 Credit ADVANCED SWIMMING (P80620) Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. All nine styles of swimming Content: Individual activities, lifetime sports, team sports, and co- taught and evaluated. Course is for the serious swimmer who intends educational activities. All students will be required to purchase/provide to take lifesaving and/or to work for a water safety instructor’s license. and wear a specific P.E. uniform. This uniform is the same as the P.E. uniform that was available to them while attending Chesterton Middle RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING (P80650) School. (Advanced Weight Lifting requires a different shirt). They may Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Fifteen years of age and use a uniform that was purchased in previous years (as long as the fit is completion of 9th grade; a grade of “B” or better in Intermediate appropriate and uniform is CLEAN). All uniforms are available through Swimming (P8060) or Advanced Swimming (P80620). This course can the Duneland On-Line Store that can be found on the Duneland home lead to Red Cross certification for lifeguarding. (Approx. cost is $30.) page. Activities: May include fitness and conditioning, soccer, bowling, DIVING (P80660) basketball, wrestling, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, lacrosse, track, Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Instruction in the funda- circuit training, tennis, handball, rollerblading, racquetball, aerobics, mental dives in the following categories: Forward, backward, inward, dance, badminton and swimming. At the beginning of the course, swim- somersault, reverse, and twists. ming ability of all students is determined. Based on that ability, each Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except Senior Lifesaving (P80650S) student is assigned one quarter of swimming. Swimming is required which may require up to one hour per week. each semester of Basic PE. Evaluation: Skill testing and participation in class. Out-of-Class Time Required: Some study time and fitness planning expected. Written tests on history, rules, vocabulary and strategies ELECTIVE P.E. - FITNESS (P80970) are given. Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Participation in class, skill development and improvement, Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 & 2 proficiency in skill tests, and knowledge assessment on written tests Content: Workout program structured to reduce body fat percentage, that may cover history, rules, vocabulary and strategies of the sport to improve cardiovascular capabilities, and improve both muscle endur- or activity. ance and body composition. Activities: Calisthenics, stretching exercises, aerobic workouts, walking/ PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 (P08210) jogging workouts, and use of Cybex VR2 selectarized machines and Semester/1.0 Credit aerobic equipment. Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 (P08110S). Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except for make-up time due to Content: Individual activities, lifetime sports, team sports, and co- an absence. educational activities. All students will be required to purchase/provide Evaluation: Based on participation, attitude, and improvement. and wear a specific P. E. uniform. This uniform is the same as the P.E. uniform that was available to them while attending Chesterton Middle
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ELECTIVE P.E. - BODY CONDITIONING Content: A weightlifting program designed to increase strength and (P80710, P80720) build power. Semester/1.0 Credit Activities: Supervised lifting program built on the core power lifts. Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 & 2. Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except for make-up time due to Content: A program of body conditioning based on instructor’s diag- an absence. nosis of needs and meeting the needs of novice lifters. Evaluation: Based on participation, attitude, effort, and improvement. Activities: Supervised body conditioning exercise, isometrics, and All students will be evaluated on vocabulary. weight lifting. Out-of-Class Time Required: None, except for make-up time due to ELECTIVE P.E. - BODY BUILDING (P80770, P80780) an absence. Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Based on participation, attitude, effort, and improvement. Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 & 2. Each student will need access to their school provided laptop or per- Content: A weightlifting program designed for body sculpting, muscle sonal device (phone, laptop, tablet, etc.). This device is needed to have definition and shape. access to the internet for inputting data based on their workout results. Activities: Supervised lifting program offering multiple exercises for Daily inputting and records will be a significant part of their grade. each muscle group with emphasis on diet and the reduction of body fat. Out-of-Class-Time Required: None, except for make-up time due to ELECTIVE P.E. - ADVANCED BODY BUILDING (P80750, an absence. P80760) Evaluation: Based on participation, attitude and improvement. All Semester/1.0 Credit students will be evaluated on vocabulary. Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 & 2. Health
C WG/ INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING (P80900) COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: “C” or higher in Health or equivalent Health & Wellness • • • • • Content: Musculoskeletal system anatomy and physiology as well as Advanced Health • • common injuries to the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, thigh, spine, and head. Basic sports medicine and legal aspects will also be presented. Intro to Athletic • • Taping techniques for the foot, ankle knee and wrist will be taught. Training Students will also be required to observe one game and spend one Substance Abuse • • hour after school observing in the training room before the last day of class. Students interested in an allied health profession such as athletic HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION (P08950) training and/or physical therapy should take this course. This is not an Semester/1.0 Credit exercise or workout class. Prerequisite: None. Activities: Lectures, class discussion, note taking and outlining, daily Content: Wellness, emotional and mental health, healthy and safe taping techniques, videos and discussion, field trip relationships, nutrition and weight management, physical activity, re- Out-of-Class Time Required: Average of two hours per week. productive health and sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol, tobacco Evaluation: Homework, tests, quizzes, taping tests, observations, and other drug abuse, organ donation midterm and final exam Activities: Lectures, class discussion and group work, reading, group research, computer projects, videos, reports and class activities. CURRENT HEALTH ISSUES: SUBSTANCE ABUSE Out-of-Class Time Required: Average of 2 hours per week. (P80990) Evaluation: Homework, tests, quizzes, class participation, projects, Semester/1.0 Credit midterm and final exam. Prerequisite: Required Health or equivalent Content: This class will provide students with information, based on ADVANCED HEALTH EDUCATION (P80960) scientific FACTS, about drug use and abuse. Students will be asked to Semester/1.0 Credit keep an open mind by listening, thinking, and making decisions which (Only offered during 2nd semester) may affect one’s health, finances, productivity, and overall quality of Prerequisite: “C” or higher in Health or equivalent life. This class is about prevention. Specifically, the class material will Content: Study of human body systems including musculoskeletal, address substance abuse vocabulary, and discussion regarding nicotine nervous and endocrine, cardiorespiratory, digestive and urinary as well and smoking, narcotics, stimulants, depressants, cannabis, hallucino- as infectious disease. Students will learn about the basic anatomy and gens, inhalants, and steroid usage, etc. Class participation is essential function of each system as well as common diseases, illnesses and/or for students to receive their best possible grade. injuries to each system. Current treatments will also be discussed. Stu- Activities: Lectures, discussions, guest speakers, videos and field trip dents interested in an allied health profession should take this course. Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week. Activities: Lectures, class discussion and group work, research and Evaluation: Written tests, projects, speeches, class participation group presentations for each unit, videos and discussions, field trips Out-of-Class Time Required: Average of two hours per week Evaluation: Homework, tests, quizzes, class participation, projects, individual projects, midterm and final exam
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C WG/ for survival. COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA Activities: Class discussion, films, labs, computer simulations, demon- strations, and projects. Biology Honors • • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Biology 1 • • • • Evaluation: Written assignments, quizzes, lab reports, tests, oral class participation PLTW: Princ. of • • • • • • • Biomedical Sci. PLTW: PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PLTW: Human • • • • • • (C03055) Body Systems Year/2.0 Credits (This course fulfills a Core 40 Science Biology 2 AP • • • • • • • Requirement) Prerequisite: Biology 1 or concurrent enrollment in Biology 1 IB Biology HL • • • • • • Content: Students work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate Zoology • • • • • • • the human body systems and various health conditions including heart Anatomy & Physi- • • • • • • disease, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. A ology theme through the course is to determine the factors that led to the Earth & Space Sci- death of a fictional person. After determining the factors responsible ence 1 • • • • • • • for death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treat- ments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Key biological Chemistry 1 • • • • • • • concepts included in the curriculum are: homeostasis, metabolism, Chemistry 2 • • • • • • • • inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease. Engineering principles such as the design process, feedback loops, Chemistry 2 AP • • • • • • • fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function will be included where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an IB Chemistry SL • • • • • • overview of all courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and to lay AP Physics 1 • • • • • • • the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subse- quent PLTW courses. AP Physics 2 • • • • • • Activities: Students will participate in “hands-on” projects and prob- lems, lectures, class discussions and laboratory investigations and AP Physics C: Mechanics • • • • • demonstrations as appropriate. Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Physics 1 • • • • • • Evaluation: Performance on classroom projects, written assignments, Integrated Chemis- tests, quizzes, essays and laboratory investigations. try-Physics • • • • • • • PLTW: HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (C03155) IB Physics SL • • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits (This course fulfills a Core 40 Science Envir. Science AP • • • • • • requirement) Prerequisite: PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science Envir. Science • • • • • • Content: This course is designed to engage students in the study of basic human physiology and the care and maintenance required to IB Envir. Systems & Societies SL • • • • • • support the complex systems. Using a focus on human health, students will employ a variety of monitors to examine body systems (respira- * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. tory, circulatory, and nervous) at rest and under stress, and observe the interactions between the various body systems. BIOLOGY HONORS (C03025) Activities: Students will participate in “hands-on” projects and prob- Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) lems, lectures, class discussions and laboratory investigations and Prerequisite: Placement determined by science ability test. demonstrations as appropriate. Content: Comprehensive study of living things and their adaptations Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week for survival. Evaluation: Performance on classroom projects, written assignments, Activities: Self-paced individualized instruction with guidance and tests, quizzes, essays, and laboratory investigations. emphasis on higher order thinking skills. Out-of-Class Time Required: 2-3 hours per week Evaluation: Mastery of material as demonstrated by testing and verbal BIOLOGY 2 [Advanced Placement] (C03050) interaction with instructor, various assignments and projects Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Prerequisite: Recommendation of teacher, Biology 1,Chemistry 1; BIOLOGY 1 (C03020) Completed AP contract Content: The AP curriculum to be followed will include: Biochemistry, Year/2.0 Credits molecules, cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, and cell signaling. BIOLOGY 1-TRAN (C03045) (See Special Educ. Section) Activities: Class discussion, laboratory investigations, computer simula- Prerequisite: None. tions, multimedia presentations. Content: Comprehensive study of living things and their adaptations
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Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night for reading. Additional CHEMISTRY 2 (C03230) two-hours per week for lab work. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Evaluation: Performance on written assignments, tests, quizzes essays Prerequisite: Chemistry 1 and laboratory investigations. Content: Additional study of the basic principles of chemistry. Activities: Laboratory investigations, lectures and discussions, dem- IB BIOLOGY 1 – HL Grade 11 (IB BIO 1HL / C030IB) onstrations. IB BIOLOGY 2 – HL Grade 12 (IB BIO 2HL / C031IB) Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately one-half hour per day. IB BIOLOGY 2 – SL Grade 11/12 (IB BIO 2SL / C029IB) Evaluation: Performance on tests, laboratory reports, and homework Year/2.0 Credits assignments. (See pp. 1-4 for description) CHEMISTRY 2 [Advanced Placement] (C03235) ADVANCED SCIENCE, SPECIAL TOPICS (ZOOLOGY) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) (C03090) Prerequisite: Chemistry 1 and teacher’s recommendation; Completed Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) AP contract Prerequisite: Biology 1 and Chemistry 1; Sophomores by permission Content: The AP curriculum will be followed and will include: structure of instructor of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, gas behavior, chemical Content: Study of the nature of science, animal cell biology, genetics, bonding, reaction, rates, kinetics, thermoschemistry, and equilibrium. organic evolution, animal reproduction and development, animal Activities: Laboratory investigations, lectures and discussions. architecture, taxonomy and phylogeny, animal diversity (Porifera- Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night plus additional time Chordates), and animal systems. for lab reports. Activities: Designing experiments, lab investigations, microscopic Evaluation: Written assignments, tests, quizzes and lab reports. observations, dissections, computer simulations and analyzing data. Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night. IB CHEMISTRY - SL Grade 11 or 12 (IB CHEM SL / C032IB) Evaluation: Homework completion, tests, quizzes, laboratory reports Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) and practicals, experimental designs. (See pp. 1-4 for description)
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (C03080) PHYSICS 1 [Advanced Placement] (C03335) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted grade) Prerequisite: Must take two (2) of the following: Biology 2 AP, Zoology; Prerequisites: Completed AP contract; Biology 1; Algebra 1; Geometry; Chemistry I; Physics I; Environmental Science AP Concurrent with/or Chemistry 1 and teacher recommendation; (Only Content: Study of anatomical terms, histology, integumentary, skeletal sophomores with a strong science and math background muscular, nervous, endocrine, immune, circulatory, respiratory, diges- and interest should consider this option) tive, urinary, reproductive and lymphatic systems. Content: The AP Physics 1 curriculum is the equivalent of a first semester Activities: Histological examinations (microscope), lab drawings, gross college course in algebra-based physics; topics will include: kinemat- dissections, designing experiments, computer simulations. ics, torque rotational motion and angular momentum, gravitation and Out-of-Class Time Required: One to one and one half hours. circular motion, work, energy, power, linear momentum, oscillations, Evaluation: Homework completion, tests, quizzes, lab reports, lab waves, sound and introduction to electrical circuits. practicals, and experimental designs. Activities: Extensive inquiry based labs, problem solving sessions, class discussion, lecture, and class demonstrations. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE 1 (C03110) Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night plus extra time for Year/2.0 Credits lab reports. Prerequisite: Biology 1. Evaluation: Exams, quizzes, lab reports, problem sets and participation. Content: An investigative approach to the study of the earth that places emphasis on the processes that change our planet and shape the PHYSICS 2 [Advanced Placement] (C03330) environment. Units covered will include the Weather Cycle, the Rock Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Cycle, Earth History, Plate Tectonics and Exploration of the Universe. Prerequisites: Completed AP contract; AP Physics 1 and teacher recom- Activities: Laboratory investigations, class discussions. mendation. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of 2 hours per week. Content: The AP Physics 2 curriculum is the equivalent of a second Evaluation: Performance on classroom and laboratory investigations semester college course in algebra-based physics; topics will include: and on objective tests. Fluid statics and dynamics, thermodynamics, electrostatics, electrical circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetism, physical and geometric CHEMISTRY 1 (C03210) optics, and modern physics. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Extensive inquiry based labs, problem solving sessions; Prerequisite: Biology 1, Algebra 1. classroom discussion; lecture and class demonstrations. Content: Study of the materials of our environment and the changes Out-of-Class Time Required: One hour per night plus extra time for they undergo, how the changes can be communicated by means lab reports. of equations, and the quantitative relationships concerning these Evaluation: Exams, quizzes, lab reports, problem sets & participation. changes. Activities: Lectures, class discussions, and laboratory investigations, PHYSICS C: MECHANICS [Advanced Placement] demonstrations. (C03340) Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately one-half hour per day. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Evaluation: Performance on tests, laboratory reports and homework Prerequisites: Completed AP contract; AP Physics 1 & 2, Calculus AB, projects, in class assignments. (seniors can enroll with AP Physics 2 and/or Calculus AB taken concur- rently) and teacher recommendation Content: The AP Physics C: Mechanics course is equivalent to a first se-
40 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 mester calculus-based college course taken by Science and Engineering IB PHYSICS – SL Grades 11 & 12 (IB PHY 1SL / C033IB) students. Topics will include: Kinematics, Energy, Momentum, Rota- 2 Years/4.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) tion, Oscillations, and Gravitation. Additional supplemental material in (See pp. 1-4 for description) Electricity & Magnetism will also be covered when time permits. The class is designed to help prepare students for the AP Physics C Exam. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE [Advanced Placement] Activities: Classic AP Physics C: Mechanics Lab activities will be per- (C03611) formed. Problem solving sessions, class discussions, lecture and class demonstrations. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Prerequisite: Biology 1, Chemistry 1; Completed AP contract Evaluation: Problem sets, quizzes, exams, lab reports Content: Study of the scientific principles, concepts, and methodolo- gies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural word, PHYSICS 1 (C03310) identification and analysis of environmental problems both natural Year/2.0 Credits and human-made, and evaluation of the relative risks associated with Prerequisites: Biology I; Algebra I; Geometry. these problems and examination of alternative solutions for resolving Content: Topics will include: problem solving, motion and forces, en- or preventing them. ergy and work, momentum and collisions, simple harmonics, principles Activities: Laboratory investigations, lecture and discussion of waves, and simple circuits. Interpretation of natural phenomena Out-of-Class Time Required: One half hour per night plus additional through observation experimentation, and scientific methods. (Can time for lab reports. serve as a foundation course for AP and IB Physics) Evaluation: Written assignments, tests, quizzes and lab reports. Activities: Inquiry based labs, problem solving sessions, class discussion, lecture, and class demonstrations. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (C03610) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum 3 hours week. Year/2.0 Credits Evaluation: Exams, quizzes, lab reports, problem sets and participation. Prerequisite: Biology 1 Content: Problems in today’s environment INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY-PHYSICS (C03510) Activities: Class discussions, laboratory investigations, computer simula- Year/2.0 Credits tions, films. Required essay on an environmental problem. Prerequisite: Biology 1 or recommendation of Biology 1 teacher Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of two hours per week. Content: A general study of physics and chemistry using only simple Evaluation: Performance on written assignments, papers, tests, class mathematics. Topics include motion, forces, simple machines, light, participation, reaction paper or project. sound, electricity, structure of matter, and chemistry in our world. Activities: Class discussions/lectures, laboratory investigations, dem- IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES - SL onstrations, reports, computer programs. Grade 11 or 12 (IB ENV SL / C033IB) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of one hour per week. Evaluation: Performance on tests, laboratories, in-class assignments Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) and reports. (See pp. 1-4 for description)
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C WG/ sense that greater emphasis will be placed upon the geographical COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA study of the world. While historical events are examined, the emphasis is clearly placed upon geographical concepts. This is clearly a class for Geography/History of the World • • • • those who enjoy geography. Content: Students will develop and apply the five fundamental themes World History • • • • of geography in order to become geographically literate. Students will World History also apply geographical concepts to deepen their understanding of the Honors • • • • • • • • world’s unique cultural landscape. Activities: map reading, map making, lectures, discussions, individual Human Geography AP • • • • • • • • and group presentations, videos, written assignments, readings. Out-of -Class Time Required: From one to five hours per week, depend- Euro. History AP • • • • • • • ing on placement level. Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, U.S. History • • • • • • readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective U.S. History evaluation where necessary and appropriate. Honors • • • • • • U.S. History AP • • • • • • WORLD HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION (U01915) Year/2.0 Credits IB History HL • • • • • • This one year course will explore the events, people, movements, and changes that have affected the evolution of world history. Much greater U.S. Government • • • • emphasis will be placed upon the historical, rather than geographical U.S. Gov’t. Honors • • • • • • aspects of the world’s development. Content: This course traces the history of the world from the dawn of Economics • • • • civilization to modern times. Emphasis will be placed upon analyzing the major historical and cultural developments of the past which influenced Economics Honors • • • • • • people and places in subsequent eras of world history. Ethnic Studies Activities: Lectures, discussions, readings, maps, videos, written as- • • • • • signments, and individual as well as group projects. Indiana Studies • • • • • Out-of-class Time Required: From one to five hours per week depending upon reading and writing levels. Sociology • • • • • Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective Psychology • • • • • evaluation where necessary and appropriate. Psychology AP • • • • • • • HUMAN GEOGRAPHY [Advanced Placement] (U01910) IB Psychology SL • • • • • • Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) A course for students who have been identified as being able to handle IB Philosophy SL P • • • • • advanced work. Must complete the AP contract. IB World Religions • • • • • P Content: AP Human Geography introduces high school students to SL college-level introductory human geography or cultural geography. * All weighted grades need to be a C- or above to receive the additional point. The content is presented thematically rather than regionally and is P Pending course approval through NCAA organized around the discipline's main subfields: economic geography, Graduation requirements: All students are required to complete cultural geography, political geography, and urban geography. The ap- a total of 6 Social Studies credits in order to graduate from Chesterton proach is spatial and problem oriented. Case studies are drawn from all High School: world religions, with an emphasis on understanding the world in which Freshman Year: 2.0 credits-Geography/History of the World, World we live today. Historical information serves to enrich analysis of the History, or Human Geography impacts of phenomena such as globalization, colonialism, and human- Junior Year: 2.0 credits-United States History environment relationships on places, regions, cultural landscapes, and Senior Year: 1.0 credit-United States Government and 1.0 credit- patterns of interaction. Economics Specific topics with which students engage include the following: -Problems of economic development and cultural change 9th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES -Consequences of population growth, changing fertility rates, and As a result of middle school recommendation, students will be placed international migration into one of three (3) programs, all of which emphasize the essential -Impacts of technological innovation on transportation, communica- social studies skills of gathering, interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, tion, industrialization, and other aspects of human life synthesizing, and evaluating information. -Struggles over political power and control of territory -Conflicts over the demands of ethnic minorities, the role of women in so- GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY OF THE WORLD (U01900) ciety, and the inequalities between developed and developing countries -Explanations of why location matters to agricultural land use, industrial Year/2.0 Credits development, and urban problems This one-year course is different from the World History class in the
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-The role of climate change and environmental abuses in shaping the U.S. HISTORY (U02100, U02110, U02120) human landscapes on Earth Year/2.0 Credits The goal of this course is for students to become more geoliterate, Content: American History from beginnings to present-day, with special more engaged in contemporary global issues, and more informed emphasis placed on the events of the past 100 years. The first quarter about multicultural viewpoints. They will develop skills in approaching serves as a review of historical topics through the Civil War and Recon- problems geographically, using maps and geospatial technologies, struction. The second quarter covers the late 19th century and World thinking critically about texts and graphic images, interpreting cultural War I. The third quarter covers the 1920s through the 1950s. The last landscapes, and applying geographic concepts such as scale, region, quarter covers the 1960s through to modern times. diffusion, interdependence, and spatial interaction, among others. Stu- Activities: Lectures, discussions, readings, maps, videos, written as- dents will see geography as a discipline relevant to the world in which signments, and individual and group projects. they live; as a source of ideas for identifying, clarifying, and solving Out-of-Class Time Required: From two to five hours per week, depend- problems at various scales; and as a key component of building global ing on placement level. citizenship and environmental stewardship. Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, Activities: Lectures, projects, presentations, discussions, readings, readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective maps, videos, written assignments, and individual and group work. evaluation where necessary and appropriate. Emphasis of preparing students for the AP Test at the end of the course. Out-of-Class Time Required: Approximately 2-3 hours per week U.S. HISTORY [Advanced Placement] (U02100) Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, homework, and essays designed to prepare (Weighted Grade) - Must complete AP contract. students for the AP Test. A course for students who have been identified as able to do advanced work. This rigorous college-level course provides an in-depth analysis 10th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES of the events, conflicts, issues and themes of American History. This course gives special emphasis on preparing students to take the AP EUROPEAN HISTORY [Advanced Placement] (U01950) Test at the end of the course. Students who successfully complete the Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Advanced Placement U.S. History test may be eligible for college credit. This course is designed for students identified as able to do advanced U.S. HISTORY HONORS (U02110) (Weighted Grade) - work. Must complete AP contract. A course for students who have been identified as able to do advanced Content: It is a rigorous college-level course that provides an in-depth work. This college-level course also provides an in-depth analysis of the analysis of the cultural, diplomatic, economic, intellectual, political, and events, issues, and themes of American History. social history of the European continent from the High Renaissance U.S. HISTORY (U02120) - A course for students who have been (Approximately 1450 AD) to the Present. Special emphasis is given on identified as working at or near their grade level. preparing students to take the AP Test at the end of the course. Stu- dents who successfully complete the Advanced Placement European IB HISTORY 1HL Grade 11 (IB HST 1HL / U021IB) History test may be eligible for college credit. Strong writing skills are IB HISTORY 2HL Grade 12 (IB HST 2HL / U022IB) mandatory for success in this class. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Activities: Lectures, discussions, readings, maps, videos, written as- (See pp. 1-4 for description) signments, and individual and group assignments. Out-of-Class Time Required: Extensive reading and two to five hours of written work. 12th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES Based on a combination of teacher recommendation and past achieve- Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, and essays designed to prepare students ment in the social studies, 12th grade students will be placed into one of for the AP Test. three (3) Government and Economics programs, all of which emphasize Teacher recommendation required to register for class. the essential social studies skills of gathering, interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, synthesizing, and evaluating information. WORLD HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION HONORS (U01920) U.S. GOVERNMENT (U02310, U02320) Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Semester/1.0 Credit A course for students who have been identified as being able to handle Content: This course focuses on the founding principles and beliefs of advanced work. The class requires strong written and analytic skills. It is American government. Students will study the structure, operation, a challenging class clearly designed for the stronger student of history. problems, and reforms associated with the three branches of our Content: This course traces the history of the world from the dawn of national government with a special emphasis on contemporary issues civilization to modern times. Emphasis will be placed upon analyzing the and how government affects the quality of daily life. major historical and cultural developments of the past which influenced Activities: Lectures, class discussion, videos, research projects, written people and places in subsequent eras of world history. assignments, guest speakers, and quiz bowls. Activities: Lectures, discussions, readings, maps, videos, written as- Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, signments, and individual projects. readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimum of four (4) hours per week. evaluation where necessary and appropriate. Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, Out of Class Time Required: Two to five hours per week based upon readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective placement level. evaluation when appropriate. U.S. GOVERNMENT HONORS (U02310) (Weighted 11th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES Grade) - A course for students who have been identified as able to Based on a combination of teacher recommendation and past achieve- do advanced work. To remain in the class, students must maintain a ment in the social studies, 11th grade students will be placed into one grade of “C” or higher. of three (3) US History programs, all of which emphasize the essential social studies skills of gathering, interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, U.S. GOVERNMENT (U02320) - A course for students who have synthesizing, and evaluating information. been identified as working at or near their grade level.
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ECONOMICS (U02420, U02430) SOCIOLOGY (U02410) Semester/1.0 Credit Semester/1.0 Credit Content: This course is designed to give all students a basic under- Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. standing of how their country’s economy operates. Students will learn Content: The class will focus on the study of human society, including to analyze the inner workings (microeconomics) and broad policies both social action and social organization. Students will examine the (macroeconomics) of America’s economic system and evaluate how various ways that an individual’s life is shaped by the structures and it affects our daily lives. The goal of the senior year economics course forces of society. Special emphasis will be placed upon the following is for the student to demonstrate an understanding of basic economic sociological topics: socialization, deviance, class stratification, race concepts and how they apply to current economic situations. Students and gender issues, the family, and education. Students are expected examine their roles as consumer, worker, investor and voting citizen. to develop a thorough understanding of sociological concepts and Topics of discussion include the nature of supply and demand, market apply them to current events. structures, growth and development, capital formation, the role of Activities: Reading assignments, sociological research projects, group government, the Stock Market, comparative economic systems, fiscal discussion, class experiments, and various writing assignments. and monetary policies, and the impact of political and social decisions Out of Class Time Required: Three to four hours per week. on the economy. Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, group work, class participation, and term Activities: Lectures, class discussion, videos, research projects, written papers. assignments, guest speakers, and quiz bowls. Evaluation: Quizzes and tests supplemented by lectures, written work, PSYCHOLOGY (U02490) readings, presentations, videos, group work, projects, and subjective Semester/1.0 Credit evaluation where necessary and appropriate. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Out of Class Time Required: Two to five hours per week based upon Content: A study of the patterns of human behavior, mental health, placement level. and the effects of heredity and environment. Students cannot receive credit in both Psychology and Psychology AP. ECONOMICS HONORS (U02420S) (Weighted Grade)- Activities: Readings, experiments, videos, role-playing, small group A course for students who have been identified as able to do advanced projects, lectures, and discussion. work. Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, group work, projects, & class participation. ECONOMICS (U02430) - A course for students who have been identified as working at or near their grade level. PSYCHOLOGY [Advanced Placement] (U02485) Semester/1.0 Credit IB ECONOMICS – SL Grade 11 or 12 (IB ECON SL / U024IB) Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior or senior standing. Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) This course is designed for students identified as able to do advanced (See pp. 1-4 for descriptions) work. Must complete AP contract. Content: A rigorous college-level course that provides an in-depth SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES analysis of the study of the patterns of human behavior, mental health, and the effects of heredity and environment. Special emphasis ETHNIC STUDIES (U02010) is given on preparing students to take the AP Test at the end of the course. Students who successfully complete the Advanced Placement Semester/1.0 Credit Psychology test may be eligible for college credit. Strong writing skills Prerequisite: None are mandatory for success in this class. Students cannot receive credit Content: The class provides opportunities to broaden students’ per- in both Psychology and Psychology AP. spectives concerning lifestyles and cultural patterns of ethnic groups Activities: Readings, experiments, videos, role-playing, small group in the United States. The class will use a comparative approach to the projects, lectures, and discussion. study of patterns of cultural development, immigration, and assimila- Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, and essays designed to prepare students tion, as well as the contributions of specific ethnic or cultural groups. for the AP Test. Activities: Reading assignments, group discussion, small group projects, lectures and writing assignments. Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, group work, class participation. IB PSYCHOLOGY – SL (IB PSYC SL / U025IB) IB PHILOSOPHY – SL (IB PHIL SL / U026IB) INDIANA STUDIES (U02020) IB WORLD RELIGIONS – SL (IB WREL SL / U027IB) Semester/1.0 Credit Year/2.0 Credits (Weighted Grade) Prerequisite: None (See pp. 1-4 for descriptions) Content: Indiana Studies is an integrated course that compares and contrasts state and national developments in the areas of politics, economics, history and culture. The course uses Indiana history as a basis for understanding current policies, practices, and state legislative procedures. It also includes the study of state and national constitutions from a historical perspective and as a current foundation of govern- ment. Examination of individual leaders and their roles in a democratic society will be included and students will examine the participation of citizens in the political process. Activities: Reading assignments, group discussion, small group projects, lectures and writing assignments. Evaluation: Quizzes, tests, group work, class participation
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C WG/ APPLIED ENGLISH 10 (E0503X) COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Applied English 9 (E0501X) Applied English 9 • Content: High interest material based on life problem themes. The Applied English 10 • course is designed to improve reading comprehension skills as well as provide a practical guide to the most essential reading necessary Applied English 11 • for living. The course also contains a review of basic language skills and vocabulary. Applied English 12 • Activities: Reading comprehension exercises, individual projects, small Applied Devel. group discussions and oral presentations. Read. • • • • Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Applied Algebra 1 Evaluation: Based on written assignments, individual effort and par- • ticipation. Applied Algebra 2 • APPLIED ENGLISH 11 (E0505X) Applied Geometry • Year/2.0 Credits Applied Math. • Prerequisite: Applied English 10 (E0503X) Content: Review of grammar, writing skills and literature. Applied Biology 1 • Activities: Textbook activities, additional activities at teacher discretion, classroom readings. Applied Earth & Space Science • Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Evaluation: Based on written assignments, individual effort and par- Applied Geog. & ticipation. Hist. of the World • Applied Topics in APPLIED ENGLISH 12 (E0507X) Hist. • Year/2.0 Credits Applied State & Lo- • Prerequisite: Applied English 11 (E0505X) cal Government Content: Focus on sharpening basic English skills including reading, Applied Phys. Ed. • writing, listening and speaking skills. Activities: Several discussion activities, written assignments. Applied Health/ • Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Well. Evaluation: Based on written assignments, individual effort and par- Applied Inter. Rela- ticipation. tions. • • • • Applied Basic Skills • • • • APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL READING (S0501X) Dev. Year/2.0 Credits Applied Adult Roles Prerequisite: None & Responsibilities • • • • Content: To improve reading skills in areas of vocabulary, word attack, Applied Inter. and comprehension. Can be taken for repeated credit pending need/ Coop. Education • • • • teacher permission. Activities: Skill sheets, reading assignments and individual and group Applied Fine Arts • • • • work. Applied Music Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. • • • • Evaluation: Individual progress and effort. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (REQUIRED FOR CLASS OF 2022) APPLIED ALGEBRA 1 (M0509X) The following classes do not meet State Standards or prepare students Year/2.0 Credits for the Graduation Qualifying Exam. They will not fulfill G.Q.E. Waiver Prerequisite: None requirements. Students enrolled in these classes may qualify for a Content: Basic arithmetic skills with emphasis on whole numbers, under- Certificate of Completion. standing fractions, measurement and everyday mathematic problems. Activities: Class discussion, written assignments, and individual work APPLIED ENGLISH 9 (E0501X) covering the assigned. Year/2.0 Credits Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Prerequisite: None Evaluation: Based on test performance, daily written assignments and Content: A general overview of English grammar. Specific emphasis individual effort. on basic language arts skills and vocabulary. Activities: Text exercises, reading, writing, and listening activities, oral reports. APPLIED ALGEBRA 2 (M0511X) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal Year/2.0 Credits Evaluation: Performance on tests, daily written assignment, special Prerequisite: Applied Algebra 1 Lab (M0509X) projects and individual effort. Content: Continuation of basic mathematic skills, with units designed
46 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 to help students become a better consumer including personal credit APPLIED TOPICS IN HISTORY (U0515X) loans, budgets, banking, wise buying, and tax information. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Class discussions, written assignments, individual work Prerequisite: None covering assigned material. Content: Major topics of America’s past bringing the student from the Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. age of discovery to the present. Evaluation: Based on test performance, daily written assignments and Activities: Discussions groups, lectures, films, and filmstrips. individual effort. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Evaluation: Daily class participation and objective tests, supplemented APPLIED GEOMETRY (M0512X) by individual evaluation where necessary. Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Applied Algebra 2 Lab (M0511X) APPLIED STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (U0516X) Content: Application of mathematical principles to real life situations. Year/2.0 Credits Activities: Class discussions, written assignments, individual work Prerequisite: None covering assigned material. Content: The fundamental laws and rights of American government and Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. an understanding of backgrounds of our democracy. Partial contents Evaluation: Based on test performance, daily written assignments and cover: The Preamble, Articles of the Constitution, laws, amendments, individual effort. youth crime, juveniles and the law. Activities: Discussion groups, lectures, films, filmstrips, simulation APPLIED MATHEMATICS (M0513X) game, individual projects and guest speakers. Year/2.0 Credits Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Prerequisite: Applied Geometry Lab Evaluation: Daily class participation and objective tests supplemented Content: Application of mathematical principles to real life situations. by individual evaluation where necessary. Activities: Class discussions, written assignments, individual work covering assigned material. APPLIED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 (P08110) Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal Semester/1.0 Credit Evaluation: Based on test performance, daily written assignments and Prerequisite: None. individual effort. Content: Individual activities, lifetime sports, team sports, and co- educational activities. All students will be required to purchase/provide APPLIED BIOLOGY 1 (C0518X) and wear a specific P.E. uniform. This uniform is the same as the P.E. Year/2.0 Credits uniform that was available to them while attending Chesterton Middle Prerequisite: None School. They may use a uniform that was purchased in previous years Content: Overview of general life science with units including ecology, (as long as the fit is appropriate and uniform is CLEAN). All uniforms plants, animals. are available through the Duneland On-Line Store that can be found Activities: Practical classroom experiments and application of knowl- on the Duneland home page. edge learned in addition to individual assignments, lectures and group Activities: May include fitness and conditioning, soccer, bowling, discussions. basketball, wrestling, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, lacrosse, track, Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. circuit training, tennis, handball, rollerblading, racquetball, aerobics, Evaluation: Focus on individual achievement on experiments and test. dance, badminton and swimming. At the beginning of the course, swim- ming ability of all students is determined. Based on that ability, each APPLIED EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE (C0519X) student is assigned one quarter of swimming. Swimming is required Year/2.0 Credits each semester of Basic PE. Prerequisite: Applied Biology 1 (C0518X) Out-of-Class Time Required: Some study time and fitness planning Content: Overview of general earth science with units including solar expected. Written tests on history, rules, vocabulary and strategies system, weather, and natural resources. are given. Activities: Practical classroom experiments and application of knowl- Evaluation: Participation in class, skill development and improvement, edge learned in addition to individual assignments, lectures and group proficiency in skill tests, and knowledge assessment on written tests that discussions. may cover history, rules, vocabulary and strategies of the sport or activity. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Evaluation: Focus on individual achievement on experiments and tests, APPLIED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 (P08210) as well as individual effort. Semester/1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 (P08110S). APPLIED GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY OF THE WORLD Content: Individual activities, lifetime sports, team sports, and co- (U0513X) educational activities. All students will be required to purchase/provide Year/2.0 Credits and wear a specific P. E. uniform. This uniform is the same as the P.E. Prerequisite: None uniform that was available to them while attending Chesterton Middle Content: Map and globe skills, location of places, distinguished land- School. They may use a uniform that was purchased in previous years forms and oceans, usage of latitude and longitude, using an atlas, (as long as the fit is appropriate and the uniform is CLEAN). All uniforms interpretation of maps keys, study of the seven continents, four oceans, are available through the Duneland On-Line Store that can be found and time-related skills. on the Duneland home page. Activities: Reading assignment, group discussion, map reading, map Activities: May include fitness and conditioning, soccer, bowling, skills, student projects and a variety of writing activities. basketball, wrestling, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, lacrosse, track, Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal circuit training, tennis, handball, rollerblading, racquetball, aerobics, Evaluation: Written assignments, tests, student projects, and student dance, badminton and swimming. At the beginning of the course, swim- conferences. ming ability of all students is determined. Based on that ability, each student is assigned one quarter of swimming. Swimming is required each semester of Basic PE.
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APPLIED HEALTH AND WELLNESS (P0520X) APPLIED MUSIC (N7850X) Semester/1.0 Credit Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None Content: Wellness, emotional and mental health, healthy and safe rela- Content: Small group instruction to help develop a music education tionships, nutrition, physical activity, alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse. utilizing a variety of music methods and repertoire that allows students Activities: Reading assignments, group discussion, student projects. to create, perform and respond to music. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Evaluation: Daily participation, written assignments, and projects. Evaluation: Individual projects, daily motivation, participation and growth, as well as completion of all work. APPLIED INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (S05730) Year/2.0 Credits (Pass/Fail) Prerequisite: None. Permission of LRE teacher. Can be taken for re- Other Special Education Elective Courses include: peated credit. Content: The personal living needs of the individual related to com- C WG/ COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA munity services; services available and how to use them; daily living skills involving housekeeping, social skills, and personal management Basic Skills Devel. • • • • are stressed. 9-12 Activities: Determined according to needs of students/IEP. Developmental Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal to none. Read. • • • • Evaluation: Individual progress, activities, effort. Self Improvement • • • • APPLIED BASIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (S05731) Cooperative Educ. • Year/2.0 Credits (Pass/Fail) Prerequisite: None. Permission of LRE teacher. Can be taken for re- BASIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 9-12 (S05500, S05510) peated credit. Semester/1.0 Credit Content: The personal living needs of the individual related to daily Prerequisite: Placement by Teacher of Record living. Personal hygiene and semi-independent, self-management Content: Instruction designed to support student success in their skills are stressed. academic coursework. Activities: Determined according to needs of students/IEP. Activities: Individual and group work. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal Evaluation: Individual progress, activities, effort. Evaluation: Individual progress and effort.
APPLIED ADULT ROLES AND REPSONSIBILITIES DEVELOPMENTAL READING (S0561M) (S0575X) Semester/1.0 Credit Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Permission of teacher and counselor. Targeted at stu- Prerequisite: None. Permission of LRE teacher. Can be taken for re- dents pursuing a general education diploma in need of improving peated credit. reading skills. Content: The personal living needs of the student related to living Content: To improve reading skills in areas of vocabulary, word attack, independently. and comprehension. Can be taken for repeated credit pending need/ Activities: Determined according to needs of students /IEP. teacher permission. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal Activities: Skill sheets, reading assignments and individual and group Evaluation: Individual progress, activities, and effort. work. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. APPLIED INTERDISCIPLINARY COOPERATIVE Evaluation: Individual progress and effort. EDUCATION (S05780) Year/2.0 Credits SELF-IMPROVEMENT (S054EH) Prerequisite: None. Permissions of LRE teacher. Can be taken for Year/2.0 Credits repeated credit. Prerequisite: Placement by Teacher of Record Content: On the job training in an approved job. Content: Learning to understand one’s self and learning to deal with Out of class time required: Minimal everyday problems. Evaluation: Individual progress, employer ratings, and teacher ratings Activities: Reports, group discussion. based on job observations. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. Evaluation: Tests, projects, individual progress, activities and effort. APPLIED FINE ARTS (A6806X) Year/2.0 Credits COOPERATIVE EDUCATION [Vocational Work] (S05780, Prerequisite: None S05781, S05782, S05783) Content: Exploration of methods, skills, and techniques for the cre- Year/6.0 Credits ation of art. Students enrolled in CE attend academic-related classes in the morning, Activities: Variety of methods of working with art materials. Students and then are released to go to their work site. will learn through verbal and written communication. Prerequisite: A Special Services Student or a student demonstrating academic or financial need, plus approval from the counselor, CE co- Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal. ordinator and parents. The student must also have a job. Evaluation: Individual projects, daily motivation, participation and Content: On-the-job training in an approved job. growth, as well as completion of all work. Out-of-Class Time Required: For each hour of work credit, 15 hours of work per week must be averaged. Evaluation: Student is evaluated by the employer, CE coordinator and himself.
48 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 Service and Career
C WG/ Content: This course provides the foundation for employment in edu- COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA cation and careers dealing with children. Students will build a founda- tion for learning the principles of effective teaching practices and the Lifeguarding 2 • • personal characteristics needed by professionals to be successful in Educ. Professions 1 • • educational careers. Students will be engaged in preparing instructional materials, planning and presenting lessons, and developing group activi- Educ. Professions 2 • ties at their field site as they participate as interns at the elementary and/or intermediate schools under the join supervision of their high Peer Tutoring: Mentoring • • • school teacher and mentor teachor at the field site. Out-of-Class Time Required: Varies Peer Tutoring • • • Evaluation: Supervising teacher, teacher portfolio, observations
LIFEGUARDING 2 (Y80650) PEER TUTORING: MENTORING (Y99180) Year/2.0 Credits Year/2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Lifeguarding certification NOTE: A student may only earn 2 credits as any type of peer tutor. Content: Students will lifeguard during Basic PE classes Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, or 12. Student must have a recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or administrator and at least a 2.5 GPA. EDUCATION PROFESSIONS 1 [CADET TEACHING] Content: Mentors will assist students in Bridges and Foundations SRT, (Y96950) Mrs. Evans’ classroom and in the Alternative School. They will provide Year/4.0 Credits - 1 block per day assistance to students in keeping their schoolwork organized. Students Prerequisite: College bound Juniors & Seniors only. Solid “B” average. may be asked to provide homework, time management, and social Must have own transportation. skills advice to their mentee. Content: This course provides the foundation for employment in edu- Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal to none. cation and careers dealing with children. Students will build a founda- Evaluation: Supervising teacher will award a grade. tion for learning the principles of effective teaching practices and the ***Senior students doing Cadet Teaching may also be a Peer personal characteristics needed by professionals to be successful in Tutor during their SRT/study hall time. Seniors doing Cadet educational careers. Students will be engaged in preparing instructional Teaching MAY NOT also be enrolled in Peer Tutoring: Mentoring. materials, planning and presenting lessons, and developing group activi- ties at their field site as they participate as interns at the elementary PEER TUTORING (Y991TL, Y991SE, Y99ALT) and/or intermediate schools under the join supervision of their high Semester/No Grade or Credit school teacher and mentor teachor at the field site. NOTE: A student may only earn 2 credits as any type of peer tutor. Out-of-Class Time Required: Varies Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11 or 12. Must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point Evaluation: Supervising teacher, teacher portfolio, observations average. Content: Student will work in a Special Education, Alternative School, EDUCATION PROFESSIONS 2 [CADET TEACHING] or Tutor Lab setting. (Y96951) Evaluation: No grade or credit awarded. Year/4.0 Credits - 1 block per day Prerequisite: Education Professions 1. College bound Seniors only. Solid “B” average. Must have own transportation. Career and Technical Edcuation (CTE)
C WG/ WORK-BASED LEARNING CAPSTONE - INTERNSHIP COURSE 9 10 11 12 40 AHD HP* DC NCAA (Y96WBL) Work Based Lrning. Year/2.0 Credits Capstone-Internship • Prerequisite: Students must have their own transportation to the Career Exploration Internship site. Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA to apply. Stu- Internship • dent must have no significant discipline, attendance or tardy problems. Content: The Work Based Learning Experience - Internship provides Public Safety: Special Topics • • • • students with the opportunity to apply the concepts, skills and disposi- tions learning in previous coursework in their career pathway to real Career & Technical • • world business and industry settings. Students will have the opportu- Programs nity to explore their career interests and gain experience in the field. Activities: Approved students will be placed with a business/organiza- tion based on their career pathway and career interest. Students will attend their WBL location for 90 minutes every other day. Students
49 Chesterton High School Course Description Guide: 2021-2022 will be required to complete program paperwork each week and at the Activities: Discussions, group activities such as preparing police reports, end of each grading period. Students will complete the tasks assigned handcuffing techniques, SWAT and Police tactics, criminal investiga- by their site supervisor. tions, and investigating traffic accidents. Out-of-Class Time Required: Minimal to none Out-of-Class Time Required: Two hours per week on average Evaluation: Completion of WBL weekly evaluations and 9-week evalu- Evaluation: Participation of in and out of class activities and perfor- ation at a satisfactory level. mance based tests
CAREER EXPLORATION INTERNSHIP (Y96600) CAREER AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS Semester/1.0-3.0 Credits (V96010-V96110) Prerequisite: None Year/6.0 Credits Content: The Career Exploration Internship is an unpaid work experi- Juniors and seniors at CHS have the opportunity to enroll half days in ence in the public or private sector that provides for workplace learning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. These programs offer in an area of student career interests. an excellent opportunity to explore a family of careers and get some Activities: Students will work with a business to learn real world job preliminary career training. For success, a student must be sincerely applications in a specific career field. Dependant on internship location. interested in the career field and have good attendance habits. Out-of-Class Time Required: As scheduled by your internship site. Could As many as eight (8) credits per year can be earned in a CTE program be 1-2 blocks of the student's scheduled day. 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/ INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND FIRST RE- her junior year or 30 by the beginning of his/her senior year. SPONDERS (Y96610) Semester/1.0 Credit Transportation to PCCTE programs is NOT guaranteed from year to Prerequisite: None year. Students must be prepared to provide their own transportation. Content: This class is focused on an introduction to law enforcement. Because Duneland must pay tuition for these programs by the year, Introduces specialized classroom and practical experiences related students must plan to remain in a program for both semesters; provi- to public safety occupations such as law enforcement and homeland sion will not be made to provide alternative classes once a program security. This course provides an introduction to the purposes, func- has begun. For that reason, we require that students attend visitation tions, and history of the three primary parts of the criminal justice programs and meet CTE teachers before making a decision to enroll. system as well as an introduction to the investigative process. Oral Additional information is available at the Porter County Career Center and written communication skills should be reinforced through activi- website: www.porterco.org/pcvc/ ties that model public relations and crime prevention efforts as well as the preparation of police reports. Throughout the course, students will focus on learning about employment opportunities and obtaining the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for success in specific oc- cupations. Descriptions development of leadership, communication and career related skills, and opportunities for community service.
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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. JS Rev. 12/2020
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