Course Catalog & Planning Guide
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FORWARD We believe that LTHS offers a comprehensive educational program that will provide a strong foundation as students move toward further training in their post-secondary experience. The contents of the Course Description Handbook are provided to assist students and their parents in the registration process. It is important that students begin to set long-term career goals and to devote their high school years in preparation of these goals. Lockport Township High School guidance counselors are available for consultation. The District's educational program will seek to provide an opportunity for each child to develop to his or her maximum potential. The objectives for the educational program are: ● To foster self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-discipline. ● To develop an appreciation for the value of persistence and perseverance. ● To develop an awareness of and appreciation for cultural diversity. ● To stimulate intellectual curiosity and growth. ● To provide fundamental career concepts and skills. ● To help the student develop sensitivity to the needs and values of others and a respect for individual and group differences. ● To help each student strive for excellence and instill a desire to reach the limit of his or her potential. ● To develop the fundamental skills that will provide a basis for lifelong learning. ● To be free of any sexual, cultural, ethnic, or religious bias. The School Board recognizes the right of an individual parent/guardian to request that his/her child be exempt from using a particular book or other instructional materials. The parent/guardian shall request the necessary form from the principal’s office to make this request in writing. Lockport Township High School District 205 ensures all educational and employment opportunities will be offered without regard to all legally protected categories including but not necessary limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, and military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. Questions in reference to educational and employment opportunities may be directed to: Anthony J. Cundari, Gender Equity (Title IX) Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Disability (Section 504) 1323 East Seventh Street Minorities (Title VI) Lockport, Illinois 60441 (815) 588-8103 TABLE OF CONTENTS Guidance Services ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................. 4 Graduation Requirements – Class of 2019 and Beyond …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Curricular Related Policies and Procedures ………………………………………………………………………………….……….................................. 6 Central Campus – The Freshman Center …………………………………………………………………………………….……….................................. 14 Dual and Articulated Credit Courses ……………………………………………………………………………….………………….................................. 15 AFJROTC …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 College & Career Applications Department ……………………….………………………………………………………….……………………................ 17 Business Education Course Descriptions …..……………………….………………………………………………………………………………….......... 17 Technology Education Course Descriptions …. …………….………………………………………………………………………………………….......... 20 Career Based Education Course Descriptions ….…………….….…………………………………………………………………………………….......... 24 Family & Consumer Sciences Course Descriptions ….…….…………………………………………………………………………................................ 27 English Department ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30 Mathematics Department ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 37 Physical Science Department ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 41 Freshman PE Curriculum …….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 41 Sophomore PE Curriculum …...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 Junior/Senior PE Curriculum .………….……………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………… 43 Science Department ………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 47 Social Studies Department ……………….……..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 51 Special Education Department ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 54 Visual & Performing Arts Department ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 61 Visual Arts Course Description ………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………............. 61 Performing Arts Course Descriptions …………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 64 Instrumental Course Descriptions ………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 66 Choral Course Descriptions …………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……... 66 World Languages & Cultures Department …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 68 3 GUIDANCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT All Lockport Township High School students are assigned a guidance counselor who will guide them throughout their high school experience. The Guidance Counselors are available to assist students, parents, and staff with the wide range of issues that students may face in their academic, career, and personal-social development. The guidance program is designed to provide services tailored to the needs of each individual student, while also delivering these services to all students through a guidance curriculum that includes individual student planning, responsive counseling services, and systems level support to the school. Students and their parents are encouraged to contact the counseling staff if assistance is needed in any of these areas. Throughout their high school careers, the students of Lockport Township High School will participate in a group guidance program administered by the Guidance Staff. This program is designed to present appropriate topics to each class level in group settings. Topic areas that may be presented during these group sessions include orientation to guidance services, registration, testing, interpreting and using test data to improve academic performance, study skills, educational planning, college planning, career exploration and scholarship information. It is the intent of the guidance counselors to assist in the preparation and implementation of your student’s short and long term goals. With your input and support, along with the guidance program that is in place, we are certain that we can help your student realize these goals. In addition to the developmental guidance lessons taught to all students by the counselors, small group supports, and individual planning sessions, students may make appointments to meet with their counselor throughout their high school years in order to keep their educational and career status current and to seek extra counselor assistance when necessary. To assist your family in the exploration of career paths for your student, LTHS has established a Career/College Center. You and/or your student can access the information contained in this room by simply making an appointment with the Career/College Center manager. The Career/College Center is located at the Guidance Services Office at East campus and provides access to information about colleges and universities, vocational schools, military opportunities, scholarships and standardized testing. When students experience significant challenges, the Student Review and Intervention Team (SRAIT) is convened to assess the needs of the student and recommend actions designed to help the students work toward greater success. The Student Review and Intervention Teams consist of counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, deans, and other professionals as the student’s needs require. The Student Review and Intervention Team provides a range of recommendations to students, parents, teachers and other staff designed to help the student. It is through the Student Review and Intervention Team that recommendations for Section 504 eligibility, assessment for possible special education eligibility, and recommendations for other services are made. Section 504: Parents who believe their students should be considered for evaluation for Section 504 eligibility should discuss the request with their student’s counselor and make a request in writing to the Department Chair of Guidance Services for a Student Review and Intervention Team meeting. A SRAIT meeting will be scheduled to review the request. Special Education: Parents who believe their students should be considered evaluation for Special Education eligibility should discuss the request with their student’s counselor and make a request in writing to the Department Chair of Guidance Services for a Student Review and Intervention Team meeting. A SRAIT meeting will be scheduled to review the request. Guidance Services also coordinates the Hospital Bound and Home Bound programs for students whose doctor has determined that they must remain hospitalized or at home for ten school days or longer as part of their medical treatment regimen. The request for these services is made to the Guidance Services Office at each campus. To receive these services the student must be out of school for a minimum of 10 school days, provide the proper medical documentation, and complete the required program forms. As a result of working together as a team, which includes student, parent/guardian, teachers, guidance counselors, and other school personnel, we are confident that your student may enjoy a much more meaningful high school experience. If you have any questions, please contact us at Central Campus: 815-588-8250 or at the East Campus: 815-588-8350. 4 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS