Bremen Community High School District 228 Board of Education
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Bremen Community High School District 228 ◆ BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL ◆ HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL ◆ OAK FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ◆ TINLEY PARK HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Handbook 2017-2018 1 ◆ TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PAGE Bremen District 228 Philosophy And Learner Exit Outcomes 3 Board of Education and Administration 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Graduation Requirements 5 Course Selection 6 Guidelines for Incoming Freshman Placement 7 Advanced Placement 7 Weighted Grades 7 Course Selection & Grade Point Average 8 Pass/Grade Courses 9 Physical Education Exemption 10 College Admission Requirements & NCAA Eligibility 12 Academic Support Services 13 Student Services 13 Career Exploration & Dual Credit Courses 15 English Language Learner (ELL) Program 16 Program Planner 20 Instructional Materials Center Department 21 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Fine Arts Department 21 English Department 30 Social Studies Department 41 Mathematics Department 51 Science Department 60 World Languages Department 70 Business Technology Department 81 Industrial Technology Department 87 Family & Consumer Science Department 104 Physical Education Department 105 Special Education Department 116 EXCELL Program 126 District 228 Summer School 134 District 228 Credit Recovery Program 139 2 ◆ BREMEN DISTRICT 228 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION The role of education is to foster the intellectual, personal and social development of the individual student. Since students in District 228 represent a variety of ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds, the district believes that the total school community has a shared responsibility in this role. The Board of Education will establish written policies designed to achieve the purpose of education. The administration, through effective educational leadership, will administer the board's policies, and establish a positive district/school climate to facilitate the achievement of district goals. The professional and support staff will maintain a high level of commitment to the district's educational program and also maintain a high level of expectation for student achievement. The parents and the community will participate in a partnership with the schools to support district policies and goals. The students will be responsible to take advantage of the opportunities provided to them in the total school program. Based on this philosophy, our mission is to provide each student with core values, knowledge, and skills in order to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and physically in our diverse world; to develop character; and to achieve full potential in one’s personal and professional life. Through high academic standards, accountability, and a safe, caring environment, we will challenge our students to become self-directed learners and global citizens with the ability to utilize literacy skills and competencies to enrich their lives within the workplace, community, and family. ◆ BREMEN DISTRICT 228 LEARNER EXIT OUTCOMES Effective Communicator ● Effectively sends and receives written, spoken and symbolic information and ideas through a variety of methods. ● Adapts messages to various audiences and purposes. ● Interprets and evaluates all forms of communication. ● Uses technology to enhance communication. Responsible Citizen ● Understands and respects the diversity and the interdependence of people in local and global communities. ● Demonstrates respect for life and the environment. ● Works to improve the welfare of others. ● Makes informed decision, takes appropriate action and assumes responsibility for his/her actions. Self-Directed Learner ● Sets goals, priorities and methods of achievement based on changing needs. ● Pursues personal, academic, and career growth. ● Applies technology to enhance life-long learning. ● Acquires, organizes and applies information appropriately. ● Develops and maintains a physically and mentally healthy lifestyle. Effective Worker ● Works independently, is self-motivated and self-directed. ● Contributes as a team member in the pursuit of goals and the production of products. ● Works efficiently to produce quality products and services while taking pride and satisfaction in doing so. ● Uses appropriate resources and technology. ● Demonstrates reliability, dependability and adaptability. Complex Thinker ● Analyzes problems and applies a variety of problem solving techniques. ● Demonstrates flexibility, persistence, creativity and objectivity in the thinking process. ● Applies and evaluates strategies of creative and critical thinking. ● Uses technology to enhance thinking. 3 ◆ BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228 BOARD OF EDUCATION Ms. Debi Stearns, President Mrs. Kristine Resler, Vice President Mrs. Kim Kampwirth, Secretary Mr. Larry Canning Mrs. Evelyn Gleason Mr. Mark Johnson Mrs. Leslie J. Jones ◆ BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228 ADMINISTRATION Dr. Bill Kendall, Superintendent Dr. Corinne Williams, Assistant Superintendent – Teaching and Learning Dr. Daniel Goggins, Assistant Superintendent – Personnel/Student Services Mr. Thomas O’Malley, Assistant Superintendent – Finance Mr. Terry Masterson, Facilities Manager Ms. Lisa Giglio-Byczek, Director of Special Education Mr. James Donato, Information Technology Director Mr. Jeff Staley, Data Systems Manager Mr. James Boswell, Instructional Technology Specialist Ms. Lori DeVos, Community Relations Coordinator BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL TINLEY PARK HIGH SCHOOL Dr. David Kibelkis, Principal Dr. Theresa Nolan, Principal Mr. Edward Sterling, Asst. Principal for Ms. Rhonda Cracco, Asst. Principal for Student Services Student Services (708) 396-8106 (708) 342-8206 HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL OAK FOREST HIGH SCHOOL Dr. Renee Simms, Principal Dr. Brad Sikora, Principal Mr. Jon Kahney, Asst. Principal for Student Mr. Adam Wagner, Asst. Principal for Services Student Services (708) 647-4806 (708) 342-830 DEPARTMENT SUPERVISORS Career & Technology Education Dr. April Nykaza (708) 342-8260 Fine Arts TBA (708) 647-4830 Language Arts Mr. Thomas O’Shea (708) 647-4840 World Languages/ELL Ms. Maureen Miller (708) 342-8360 I.M.C. TBA (708) 342-8376 Mathematics Ms. Sandy Lessentine (708) 342-8340 Physical Education Ms. Carissa Fetig (708) 342-8330 Student Services/Academic Mrs. Jane Dempsey (708) 342-8304 Student Services/Behavior Mr. Jon Kahney (708) 647-4806 Science Mr. Steven Granat (708) 342-8240 Social Science Mr. Colin Milton (708) 396-8130 Special Education Coordinators Mr. Michael Boniface (708) 342-8345 Ms. Jacki Frederking (708) 647-4845 Career Readiness Coordinator Ms. Renee Mack (708) 396-8117 4 ◆ GENERAL INFORMATION This handbook contains a description of the curricular program of Bremen Community High School District 228 for the 2017-2018 school year. Each school provides a comprehensive, varied curricular program with teachers who are specialists in their respective fields. In selecting your courses for the school year, you need to think about your high school objectives and your career goals (further education and/or work). In making your decisions, involve your parents, counselors, teachers and administrators. The school year consists of two semesters. Each semester is divided into two terms, each consisting of two quarters, for reporting marks to parents. In addition, there is an alternative Delta Academy, Evening High School Program and a summer term. A credit is earned by the satisfactory completion of two semesters of work in a course, which meets daily for one period and requires outside study. The credit value of each course is indicated in the course descriptions included in this handbook. A prerequisite is a course and/or other criteria, which must be completed before certain other courses may be taken. ◆ GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The Regular Curriculum fulfills all state course requirements for graduation. Successful completion leads to the regular diploma. The Challenge Curriculum requires 24 credits and places an emphasis on world language courses taken in high school. Successful completion leads to the challenge diploma. In addition, a student must take the PARCC examination as a condition for graduation as stipulated by the Illinois State Board of Education. REGULAR CURRICULUM English 4 credits Mathematics 3 credits (1 credit must be in Algebra and 1 credit in Geometry) Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits (1 must be in American History and Pass Constitution Exam, and ½ must be in Economics) Physical Education/Health 4 credits (Pass Health and a course with a Personal Wellness Plan component.) Microcomputers1 1 credit (Digital Literacy & Personal Finance beginning with the Class of 2019) Electives/Career Electives 4 credits Total Credits Needed for Graduation 22 credits2 CHALLENGE CURRICULUM English 4 credits Mathematics 3 credits (1 credit must be in Algebra and 1 credit in Geometry) Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits (1 must be in American History and Pass Constitution Exam, and ½ must be in Economics) World Languages 2 credits (Two credits must be attained in high school – 9 to 12) Physical Education/Health 4 credits (Pass Health and a course with a Personal Wellness Plan component.) Microcomputers1 1 credit (Digital Literacy & Personal Finance beginning with the Class of 2019) Electives/Career Electives 4 credits Total Credits Needed for Graduation 24 credits2 NOTE: To participate in Commencement Exercises, a student must have earned 22 credits as defined above and must have taken the SAT Examination. 5 1 If a student passes a proficiency test, the student may be excused from receiving instruction in this course. The student