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Vision Statement for Angola High School Angola High School prepares students with the skills they need for life.
It is the policy of the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County to provide equal access to all employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, or disability. For inquiries of the Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator, and American with Disabilities Act (ADA), contact the Director of Curriculum Instruction at 260-665-2854
Sample Plan for CORE 40 DIPLOMA (minimum requirements)
9th Grade 10th Grade
Sem Sem Sem Sem 1 English 9 English 9 1 English 10 English 10 2 Algebra I Algebra I 2 Geometry Geometry 3 Biology Biology 3 ICP or Chemistry ICP or Chemistry 4 World Hist/Civ World Hist/Civ 4 Health Elective 5 *PE I *PE II 5 Directed Elective Directed Elective 6 Elective Elective 6 Elective Elective 7 Elective Elective 7 Elective Elective
11th Grade 12th Grade
Sem Sem Sem Sem 1 English 11 English 11 1 English 12 English 12 2 Algebra II Algebra II 2 U S Government Economics 3 Science Science 3 Math or QR Math or QR 4 US History US History 4 Directed Elective Elective 5 Directed Elective Directed Elective 5 Elective Elective 6 Elective Elective 6 Elective Elective 7 Elective Elective 7 Elective Elective
* Students may elect to take a semester of PE during each of their 9th and 10th grade years. QR = Quantitative Reasoning course
Sample Plan for CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMA (minimum requirements) See additional requirements on diploma chart.
9th Grade 10th Grade
Sem Sem Sem Sem 1 English 9 English 9 1 English 10 English 10 2 Algebra I Algebra I 2 Geometry Geometry 3 Biology Biology 3 ICP or Chemistry ICP or Chemistry 4 World Hist/Civ World Hist/Civ 4 Health Elective 5 PE I PE II 5 Elective Elective 6 Elective Elective 6 Elective Elective 7 Elective Elective 7 Elective Elective
11th Grade 12th Grad e
Sem Sem Sem Sem 1 1 2 Vocational course 2 Vocational course 3 3 4 English 11 English 11 4 English 12 English 12 5 Algebra II Algebra II 5 U S Government Economics 6 Science course Science course 6 Math or QR Math or QR 7 US History US History 7 Elective Elective
QR = Quantitative Reasoning
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Sample Plan for CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA (minimum requirements) See additional requirements on diploma chart.
9th Grade 10th Grade
Sem Sem Sem Sem 1 English 9 English 9 1 English 10 English 10 2 Algebra I Algebra I 2 Geometry Geometry 3 Biology Biology 3 Chemistry Chemistry 4 World Hist/Civ World Hist/Civ 4 Health Elective 5 World Lang 1 World Lang 1 5 World Lang 2 World Lang 2 6 *PE I *PE II 6 Fine Arts 1 Fine Arts 2 7 Elective Elective 7 Elective Elective
11th Grade 12th Grade
Sem Sem Sem Sem 1 English 11 English 11 1 English 12 English 12 2 Algebra II Algebra II 2 U S Government Economics 3 Science course Science course 3 Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus 4 US History US History 4 AP or DC course AP or DC course 5 World Lang 3 World Lang 3 5 AP or DC course AP or DC course 6 Elective Elective 6 Elective Elective 7 Elective Elective 7 Elective Elective
* Students may elect to take a semester of PE during each of their 9th and 10th grade years. AP = Advanced Placement course; DC= dual credit college/high school course
MATH SEQUENCES – These are our typical high school math sequences.
Post-secondary Goal 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade Geometry 4 yr college (Algebra in 8th Algebra II Pre-Calculus Calculus grade) 4 yr college; Pre-Calculus or 2 yr college Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Finite Math (math/science) 2 yr college; Finite Math or vocational sch Algebra Geometry Algebra II Quant Reason course
SCIENCE SEQUENCES – These are our typical high school science sequences.
Post-secondary Goal 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade 4 yr college; Additional Additional 2 yr college Biology Chemistry Science Science (math/science) 2 yr college; Integrated Earth Space Additional Biology vocational sch Chemistry/Physics Science science ??
3 QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSES
A quantitative reasoning (QR) course is a high school course that “advances a student’s ability to apply mathematics in real world situations and contexts” and “deepens a student’s understanding of high school mathematics standards” but is not a mathematics course.
For the Core 40, Academics Honors (AHD), and Technical Honors (THD) diplomas, students must take a mathematic or quantitative reasoning course each year they are enrolled in high school. A student on a General Diploma must earn 2 credits in a mathematics or quantitative reasoning course during their junior or senior year in high school.
Listed below are the current quantitative reasoning courses offered at Angola High School:
AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1 (algebra based) AP Physics 2 (algebra based) AP Physics C Advanced Life Science, Animals Agribusiness Management Landscape Management Intro to Accounting Business Mathematics Personal Financial Responsibility Computer Systems Global Economics Integrated Chemistry/Physics Chemistry Precision Machining I (Vocational) Economics Precision Machining II (Vocational)
Angola High School provides its students with the most comprehensive list of Advanced Placement and dual credit course offerings in Steuben County. AHS has articulation agreements with Trine University and with Ivy Tech Community College, granting dual credits in ten different courses. In addition, AHS students may earn additional dual credits by taking courses on campus at Trine University. Students also may choose from a variety of Advanced Placement courses.
COURSES TAUGHT AT AHS THAT MEET THE CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA ADVANCED PLACEMENT / DUAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses AP Calculus AP English Literature and Composition AP English Language and Composition AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1 & 2 (algebra based) AP Physics C
Students who take Advanced Placement courses to meet this requirement MUST also take the AP exams for those courses. These tests are offered in May.
Dual Credit (DC) Courses Course College Requirements Cost Pre-Calculus (4 cr hrs) Trine $20/cr Calculus (4 cr hrs) GPA of 6.4 or higher Univ hr U S Government (3 cr hrs) PSAT Math Subscore = 27 Finite Math (3 cr hrs) Ivy Tech SAT Math = 550, or Free ACT Math = 24 French I French II French III French IV GPA (6 sems) of 7.8, or Spanish I PSAT Read = 25; Written = 26 Ivy Tech Free Spanish II SAT Read = 25 Writ = 27 or Spanish III ACT Read = 18 & ACT Writ = 17 Spanish IV Introduction to Psychology Survey of American History II 4
Students who do not meet any of these testing criteria will be given the opportunity to take the ACCUPLACER test to qualify for dual credit.
Trine tuition is the responsibility of the student. Tuition is $20 per credit hour. Students who are on free/reduced lunch are able to take one course at no tuition charge.
All dual credit courses are on the Core Transfer Library, a group of courses that should transfer from one college to another. However, the receiving college makes the final decision.
Trine University Middle College courses are also available to students who meet their requirements. Students attend Trine University for these courses. These courses MUST be approved by a guidance counselor and principal at AHS before registering for the class at Trine.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY AT ANGOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Students who wish to participate in sports at Angola High School must follow the eligibility criteria established by the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA). These rules state that for student athletes to be eligible for athletic competition, they must have been enrolled in and have passed at least five academic credits during the previous grading period (final quarter grades taking precedence). In addition, they must also be presently enrolled in at least five credits during the current grading period and attend Angola High School for at least four periods.
Questions regarding athletic eligibility should be directed to the Athletic Director or the student’s guidance counselor.
BAND COURSES AT ANGOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Band and Dance students should sign up for the following courses:
Band students Prd 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1 Adv Concert Band Advanced Concert Band 2 Instrumental Ensemble Jazz Band (optional)
Dance students Prd 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1 Dance Performance 1 2 Dance Choreography 1 Dance Choreography 2
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AHS COURSES
GRADE CRS # COURSE NAME LENGTH PREREQUISITES S AGRICULTURE 5002 Agribusiness Management 11-12 2 sems 5056 5008 Animal Science 9-12 2 sems 5056 Intro to Ag, Food, & Nat Resources 9-12 2 sems 5070 Adv Lf Science, Animals (may be used 11-12 2 sems 3024 3108 for Science credit, any diploma) 5074 Adv Lf Science, Plants & Soils (may be 11-12 2 sems 3024 3108 used for Science credit, any diploma) 5102 Food Science 10-12 2 sems 5056 or teacher perm 5132 Horticultural Science 10-12 2 sems 5136 Landscape Management 1 10-12 2 sems 5170 Plant & Soil Science 10-12 2 sems 5056 5180 Natural Resources 9-12 2 sems BUSINESS, MARKETING, & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 4512 Business Math 10-12 2 sems 2520 4518 Introduction to Business 9-12 1 sem 4522 Advanced Accounting 11-12 2 sems 4524 4524 Introduction to Accounting 10-12 2 sems 4528A Digital Applications & Responsibility 1 9-12 1 sem
4540 Personal Financial Responsibility 11-12 1 sem 4558 Global Economics 12 1 sem
4560 Business Law & Ethics 11-12 1 sem 4562 Principles of Business Management 10-12 1 sem 4518 4574 Web Design 10-12 1 sem
5394 Preparing for College & Careers 9-12 1 sem 5914 Principles of Marketing 10-12 1 sem
4803 Introduction to Computer Science 9-12 1 sem
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
4780 Communication Systems 9-12 1 sem 4782 Construction Systems 9-12 1 sem 4784 Introduction to Manufacturing 9-12 1 sem 4786 Transportation Systems 9-12 1 sem 4800 Computers in Design & Production 9-12 1 sem 4802 Introduction to Engineering Design 9-12 1 sem ENGLISH English
1002 English 9 9 2 sems 1002A English 9, Pre-AP 9 2 sems High ability; summer assign 1004 English 10 10 2 sems 1002 1004A English 10, Pre-AP 10 2 sems High ability; summer assign 1006 English 11 11 2 sems 1004
6 1008 English 12 12 2 sems 1006 1010 Language Arts Lab RM 11-12 1 sem
1056 AP English Language & Composition 11-12 2 sems High ability 1058 AP English Literature & Composition 12 2 sems High ability; summer assign 1076 Speech 10-12 1 sem 1086 Student Media 9-12 2 sems Must apply and be accepted English as a New Language 1010 Language Arts Lab LLP 4th Yr 2 sems 1120 1st,2nd 1012 English as a New Language 2 sems Yrs 1120 Developmental Reading 3rd Yr 2 sems 1012 FAMILY AND CONSUMER
SCIENCE 4540 Personal Financial Responsibility 11-12 1 sem 5330 Adult Roles & Responsibilities 11-12 1 sem 5340 Advanced Nutrition & Wellness 10-12 1 sem 5342 5342 Nutrition and Wellness 9-12 1 sem 5350 Intro to Housing & Interior Design 9-12 1 sem 5360 Advanced Child Development 10-12 1 sem 5362 5362 Child Development 9-12 1 sem 5364 Interpersonal Relationships 9-10 1 sem Introduction to Fashion & Textiles I 5380 (can be used to fulfill Fine Arts credit for honors 9-12 1 sem diplomas) Introduction to Fashion & Textiles II 5380A (can be used to fulfill Fine Arts credit for honors 9-12 1 sem 5380 diplomas) 5394 Preparing for College & Careers 9-12 1 sem 5438 Intro to Culinary Arts and Hospitality 10-12 1 sem 5342 FINE ARTS
Art
4000 Introduction to 2D Art 9-12 1 sem 4004 Advanced 2D Art 9-12 1 sem 4000 4040 Ceramics 9-12 1 sem 4040A Ceramics II 9-12 1 sem 4040 & teacher recommendation 4040B Ceramics, Independent Study 10-12 1 sem 4040A & teacher recommendation 4044 Sculpture 9-12 1 sem 4044A Sculpture, Independent Study 9-12 1 sem 4044 & teacher recommendation 4060 Drawing 10-12 1 sem 4000 4004 4060A Drawing, Independent Study 10-12 1 sem 4060 & teacher recommendation 4062 Photography 9-12 1 sem 4000 4062A Photography Independent Study 10-12 1 sem 4062 & teacher recommendation 4064 Painting 10-12 1 sem 4000 4004 4064A Painting Independent Study 10-12 1 sem 4064 & teacher recommendation 4086 Visual Communications 9-12 1 sem
Visual Communications, Independent 4086A 10-12 1 sem 4086 & teacher recommendation Study
7 Music
4142 Dance Choreography 9-12 2 sems Spring audition 4164A Dance Performance 1 9-12 1 sem Spring audition 4162 Instrumental Ensemble 9-12 1 sem Must be in 4170 4164 Jazz Ensemble 9-12 1 sem Fall audition 4170 Adv Concert Band 9-12 2 sems Summer Band 4186 Intermediate Choir 9-12 2 sems
4188 Advanced Choir 9-12 2 sems Spring audition 4206 Music History & Appreciation 9-12 1 sem
4208 Music Theory & Composition 9-12 1 sem
Theatre
4242 Theatre Arts 1 9-12 1 sem
4242A Theatre Arts 2 9-12 1 sem 4242 HEALTH AND WELLNESS
3506 Health & Wellness Education 9-10 1 sem 3508 Current Health Issues 10-12 1 sem 3506 MATHEMATICS Placement by grades/tests; must be 2516 Algebra I Lab 9-10 2 sems taken with 2520 2520 Algebra I 9-12 2 sems 2522 Algebra II 9-12 2 sems 2520 2530 Finite Mathematics 11-12 2 sems 2522 2532 Geometry 9-12 2 sems 2520 2544A Adv Math CC / Calculus (dual credit) 11-12 2 sems 2564; Trine requirements 2544B Adv Math CC / Pre-Calculus (dual cr) 11-12 2 sems 2522; Trine requirements 2544C Adv Math CC / Finite Math (dual cr) 11-12 2 sems 2522; Ivy Tech requirements 2546 Probability and Statistics 11-12 1 sem 2522 2560 Mathematics Lab RM 11-12 1 sem
2562 AP Calculus 11-12 2 sems 2564 2564 Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry 10-12 2 sems 2522 MULTIDISCIPLINARY
0500 Basic Skills Development 9-12 1 sem Must have an IEP 0522 Career Information & Exploration 9-12 1 sem Must have an IEP 8001 Academic Lab, 1st semester 9-12 1 sem
8002 Academic Lab, 2nd semester 9-12 1 sem
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
3542F Physical Education 1-Girls 9-10 1 sem
3542M Physical Education 1-Boys 9-10 1 sem
3544F Physical Education 2-Girls 9-10 1 sem
3544M Physical Education 2 Boys 9-10 1 sem
3560W Elective Physical Education-Wgt Lift 10-12 1 sem 3542 & 3544 3560C Elective Physical Education-Cond 10-12 1 sem 3542 & 3544
8 SCIENCE
3012 AP Environmental Science 11-12 2 sems 3108 3024 3020 AP Biology 11-12 2 sems 3024 3064 3024 Biology I 9-12 2 sems
3044 Earth Space Science I 10-12 2 sems 3024 3108 & 1 math course 3060 AP Chemistry 11-12 2 sems 2532 3064 3064 Chemistry I 10-12 2 sems 2520 3080 AP Physics 1: Algebra-based 11-12 1 sem 2522 3081 AP Physics 2: Algebra-based 11-12 1 sem 3080 3088 AP Physics C 12 2 sems 2544A or 2562 concurrently 3108 Integrated Chemistry & Physics 10-12 2 sems 2520 5276 Anatomy & Physiology 11-12 2 sems 3024; 3064 recommended SOCIAL STUDIES
1514 Economics 12 1 sem
1532 Psychology 11-12 1 sem
1534 Sociology 11-12 1 sem
1540 U S Government 12 1 sem
1542 U S History 11-12 2 sems
1546 World Geography 9-12 1 sem
1574C Adv Soc St CC / Intro to Psychology 12 1 sem Ivy Tech requirements 1574D Adv Soc St CC / Surv Amer Hist II 11-12 2 sems Ivy Tech requirements 1548 World History/Civilization 9-12 2 sems
VOCATIONAL
5232 Interactive Media 11-12 2 sems Completed appl 5272 Primary Health Care 11 or 12 2 sems Completed appl 5284 Health Science Education II: Nursing 12 2 sems 5276, completed appl 5440 Culinary Arts 11-12 2 sems Completed appl 5496 Heating, Air Cond., & Vent 11-12 2 sems Completed appl 5510 Auto Mechanics 11-12 2 sems Completed appl 5514 Auto Body Collision Repair 11-12 2 sems Completed appl 5580 Construction Trades 11-12 2 sems Completed appl 5640 Computer-Aided Drafting 11-12 2 sems Completed appl 5776 Welding 11-12 2 sems Completed appl 5782 Precision Machining 11-12 2 sems Completed appl 5802 Cosmetology 11-12 2 sems Completed appl 5822 Criminal Justice 11 or 12 2 sems Completed appl 5842 Marine Mechanics 11-12 2 sems Completed appl 5966 Entrepreneurship & New Ventures 11-12 1 sem Completed appl WORK-BASED LEARNING
5902 ICE-class 12 2 sems Completed appl 5902A ICE-work 12 2 sems Completed appl WORLD LANGUAGE
2020 French I 9-12 2 sems
2022 French II 10-12 2 sems 2020 9 2024 French III 10-12 2 sems 2022 2026 French IV 11-12 2 sems 2024 2120 Spanish I 9-12 2 sems
2122 Spanish II 10-12 2 sems 2120 2124 Spanish III 11-12 2 sems 2122 2126 Spanish IV 12 2 sems 2124 2152A Adv For Lang CC / Fren I 11-12 1 sem 2024; Ivy Tech requirements 2152B Adv For Lang CC / Fren II 11-12 1 sem 2152A; Ivy Tech requirements 2152C Adv For Lang CC / Span I 11-12 1 sem 2124; Ivy Tech requirements 2152D Adv For Lang CC / Span II 11-12 1 sem 2152C; Ivy Tech requirements 2152E Adv For Lang CC / Fren III 12 1 sem 2152B; Ivy Tech requirements 2152F Adv For Lang CC / Fren IV 12 1 sem 2152E; Ivy Tech requirements 2152G Adv For Lang CC / Span III 12 1 sem 2152D; Ivy Tech requirements 2152H Adv For Lang CC / Span IV 12 1 sem 2152G; Ivy Tech requirements
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BY DEPARTMENT (ALPHA)
AGRICULTURE Agribusiness Management Agriculture is an important aspect of everyone’s life. 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 Courses are offered to meet the needs of students with Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, & an agriculture career in mind, and also for students who Natural Resources have a specific interest in some area of agriculture. This course teaches the management skills needed in agribusiness, including the use of computers, Advanced Life Science, Animals maintaining records, taxes, farm planning, credit, 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 insurance, and land purchasing. Also, the topics of Prerequisite: Biology and Integrated Chemistry-Physics feeding, breeding and marketing will be covered. ALS, Animals may be used to meet science requirements of any diploma. The class will study Animal Science animal agriculture emphasizing the efficient production 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 of animal food products from poultry, dairy and meat If you love pets, this course is for you! The care of your animals. Students investigate concepts that enable dog, cat, fish, or any number of other pets will be them to understand animal life and animal science as it covered. You will also discover the fun of raising pertains to agriculture. Through instruction, including rabbits, poultry, and the care and feeding of other small laboratory and fieldwork, they recognize concepts animals. associated with animal taxonomy, life at the cellular level, organ systems, genetics, evolution, ecology, and Food Science historical and current issues in animal agriculture. 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, & Advanced Life Science, Plants and Soils Natural Resources or permission of teacher 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 This course is a yearlong program that provides Prerequisite: Biology and Integrated Chemistry-Physics students with an overview of food science and it ALS, Plants and Soils may be used to meet science importance. Introduction to principles of food requirements of any diploma. Advanced Life Science, processing, food chemistry and physics, nutrition, food Plants and Soils, is a standards-based, interdisciplinary microbiology, preservation, packaging and labeling, science course that integrates the study of advanced food commodities, food regulations, issues and careers biology, chemistry, and earth science in an agricultural in the food science industry help students understand context. Students enrolled in this course formulate, the role that food science plays in the securing of a design, and implement agriculturally-based laboratory safe, nutritious, and adequate food supply. A project- and field investigations as an essential course based approach is utilized along with laboratory, team component. These extended laboratory and literature building, and problem solving activities to enhance investigations focus on the chemical reactions of matter student learning. in living and nonliving materials while stressing the unifying themes of chemistry and the development of Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural physical and mathematical models of matter and its Resources interactions. Using the principles of scientific inquiry, 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 students examine the internal structures, functions, An introduction to agriculture using an activity and genetics and processes of living plant organisms and project-based approach is used along with team their interaction with the environment. Students building to enhance the effectiveness of the student completing this course will be able to apply the learning activities in agricultural areas related to animal principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related science, plant and soil science, food science, to both biology and chemistry in the context of highly horticultural science, farm and agribusiness advanced agricultural applications of plants and soils. management, landscape management, natural resources management, agricultural mechanization, and supervised agricultural experience which includes units on career and leadership development.
10 Horticultural Science BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND INFORMATION 2 semesters 2 credits Grades10-12 EDUCATION Horticultural Science is designed to give students a The Business, Marketing, and Information Technology background in the field of horticulture and its many department offers the following courses to introduce career opportunities. It addresses the biology and students to the field of business and related technology. technology involved in the production, processing, and These courses prepare students for opportunities in the marketing of horticultural plants and products. Topics field of business / technology and provide a basic covered include: reproduction and propagation of foundation for courses taken at the post-secondary plants, plant growth, growth media, hydroponics, level. In addition, emphasis is placed on the personal floriculture and floral design, management practices for aspects of business / technology so that it might be field and greenhouse production, interior plantscapes, applied to everyday living. marketing concepts, production of herbaceous, woody, and nursery stock, fruit, nut, and vegetable production, Advanced Accounting integrated pest management and employability skills. 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 Students participate in a variety of activities including Prerequisite: Introduction to Accounting extensive laboratory work usually in a school Advanced Accounting expands on the Gennerally greenhouse. Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures for proprietorships and partnerships using double-entry accounting covered in Introduction to Landscape Management 1 Accounting. Emphasis is placed on accounting 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 principles as they relate to both manual and automated Making the outdoors part of your home will be the major financial systems. This course involves understanding, idea of landscape design. Instruction includes designing analyzing, and recording business transactions and an entire landscape (possibly your own home), preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports installing and maintaining it. Lawn care and a unit on as a basis for decision-making. golf course maintenance will also be included. Finally, Business Law & Ethics students will learn how to have a great garden. 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 Business Law and Ethics is a business course that Natural Resources provides the basic foundation of the legal system. This 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 course will cover consumer’s rights and obligations, Natural Resources is a two semester course that contractual agreements, business rights and provides students with a foundation in natural obligations, torts, and both criminal and civil trial resources. Hands-on learning activities in addition to procedures. leadership development, supervised agricultural experience and career exploration encourage students Business Math to investigate areas of environmental concern. 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 Students are introduced to the following areas of Prerequisite: Algebra I natural resources: soils, the water cycle, air quality, Business Math is a business course designed to outdoor recreation, forestry, rangelands, wetlands, develop the ability to solve real world problems in order animal wildlife and safety. to become productive citizens and workers in a technological society. Problem-solving applications are Plant and Soil Science as follows: taxation, saving and investing, payroll 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 records, cash management, financial statements, credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and management, purchases, sales, inventory and Natural Resources or Instructor’s approval depreciation. This course will teach students about plant science, pseudo coding and hierarchy change as a means fo soils, small grains, corn and soybeans, production of solving problems. dairy, beef and swine. Digital Applications and Responsibility 1 Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 Summer only 1 credit Grades 9-12 This course prepares students to use technology in an This independent work study or project type course effective and appropriate manner in school, in a job, or requires records and skill development in your chosen everyday life. Students develop skills related to word agricultural area. An FFA or 4-H project or an processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and agriculture job is required. The classroom experience communications software. Students learn what it and summer job experience earns one credit each. means to be a good digital citizen and how to use Only four credits in SAE may be applied toward technology, including social media, responsibly. graduation credits. Global Economics 1 semester 1 credit Grade 12 Global Economics is a business course that provides students with an understanding of their role as consumers and producers in domestic and global economies. This course enables students to understand how the economic system operates while comprehending their role in that system. Students deal with public policy, international economics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics in comparing economic systems and using selected economic measures. Instructional strategies may include development of a school-based enterprise, case studies, field trips, guest speakers, job shadowing, simulations, Internet research, and business experiences. Students must take this course, Economics, or Principles of Microeconomics for graduation.
11 Introduction to Accounting Principles of Business Management 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 Accounting is a business finance course that introduces Suggested pre-requisites: Intro to Business and Digital principles and procedures for double entry accounting Citizenship with emphasis on accounting principles as they relate to Principles of Business Management is an advanced both manual and “automated” financial systems. This level business course that stresses the opportunities course will involve the recording of business and challenges of managing, decision making skills, transactions and preparing, analyzing and interpreting employee motivation, evaluation, teamwork, and the financial reports as a basis for decision making. basic functions of business management. Instructional strategies include the use of computers, projects and simulations to apply accounting theories Principles of Marketing and principles. 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 Principles of Marketing provides a basic introduction to the scope and importance of marketing in the global Introduction to Business economy. Emphasis is placed on oral and written 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 communications, problem solving, and critical thinking Introduction to Business is the introductory business skills as they relate to advertising/promotion/selling, course that provides the framework for future business distribution, financing, marketing-information courses. This core course will acquaint students with management, pricing, and product/service career exploration, personal finance, communications, management. Instructional strategies may include a technology, management, marketing, law, economics, school-based enterprise, computer/technology insurance and entrepreneurship. applications, real or simulated occupational experiences and projects focused on the marketing functions.
Introduction to Computer Science 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 Web Design Introduction to Computer Science allows students to 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 explore the world of computer science. Students will This introductory web design course is designed to give gain a broad understanding of the areas composing students experience working with the elements and computer science. Additionally, there is a focus on the principles of design and apply those principles to web areas of computer programming, gaming/mobile page creation. Class activities are project-based and development, and artificial intelligence/robotics. give students an opportunity to learn technical skills including Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Personal Financial Responsibility Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Dreamweaver, a 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 web design software. Personal Finance is a business course that covers many aspects of personal financial planning including income and money management, spending and credit management, and income and asset protection. The curriculum is based around a video series taught by ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Dave Ramsey called Foundations in Personal Finance. Engineering and Technology Education investigates a Students are taught financial concepts and principles body of knowledge and actions used by people to apply that provide a basis for avoiding financial pitfalls. In resources in developing, producing, using and addition to the video series, possible classroom assessing products, structures and systems in order to activities may include Internet research, simulation control and modify the natural and human-made exercises, and guest speakers. (modified) environment. A LABORATORY FEE IS CHARGED FOR EACH COURSE. Preparing for College and Careers 1 semester 1 credit Grade 9 Computer in Design and Production Preparing for College and Careers is strongly 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 recommended to be taken by all freshmen. This course focuses on using computer systems in Preparing for College and Careers addresses the production of drawings and related documentation for knowledge, skills, and behaviors all students need to be products and structures. The emphasis is placed on prepared for success in college, career, and life. The using modern computer applications, such as CAD focus of the course is the impact of today’s choices on (Computer-Aided Drafting). Students will enhance their tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics to be addressed include drafting and design abilities by using a Computer-Aided twenty-first century life and career skills; higher order Drafting program to develop working drawings. thinking, communication n, leadership, and management processes; exploration of personal Communication Systems aptitudes, interests, values, and goals; examining 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 multiple life roles and responsibilities as individuals and Communication Systems is a course that specializes in family members; planning and building employability how people use modern communication systems to skills; transferring school skills to life and work; and exchange information and ideas. These systems allow managing personal resources. This course includes people to grow intellectually, express feelings, and reviewing the 16 national career clusters and Indiana's better understand diverse cultures. This course College and Career Pathways, in-depth investigation of explores the application of the tools, materials, and one or more pathways, reviewing graduation plans, techniques used to design, produce, use, and asses developing career plans, and developing personal and systems of communication. Instructional strategies career portfolios. A project based approach, including introduce students to the world of communication computer and technology applications, cooperative technology through a variety of means including: ventures between school and community, simulations, presentations, discussions, and laboratory activities. and real life experiences, is recommended. Students will produce graphic and electronic media as they apply communication technologies. Most activities are designed for small group work since communication takes place between two parties or machines.
12 Construction Systems Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 Composition In this course, students will explore the application of 2 semesters 2 credits Grade 12 tools, materials and energy and designing, producing, Prerequisite: Completed summer reading assignment. using and assessing constructed works. Students will Advanced Placement English is a course in English be introduced to techniques used in applying Literature and Composition designed so that students technology to the production of residential, commercial may be involved in the study and practice of writing as and industrial buildings in addition to a variety of civil well as the study of literature. Through speaking, structures. Possible student projects: students will listening, reading, and especially through the design and build a concrete project, draw a set of experience of their own writing, students will become working drawings for a simple project, construct a scale more aware of the resources of language. Students model of a house, make models of a superstructure and who complete the course may take an AP exam to have experiences with framing, wiring, heating, determine college placement/ college credit. Summer plumbing and dry wall. reading and writing are requirements of this course.
Introduction to Engineering Design 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 English 10 Engineering is the process of applying scientific and 2 semesters 2 credits Grade 10 mathematical principles in the design, production and Prerequisite: English 9 operation of products, structures, and systems. An English 10 will concentrate on writing, speaking, and engineer is a highly educated and trained problem- reading skills. Writing instruction will concentrate on solver who engages in the functions of research, spelling, outlining, paragraphs, and short compositions. development, planning, design, production and project Students will deliver oral presentations. Reading management. Engineers often work as part of a team to instruction will include vocabulary development, reading plan, design and supervise a product from concept to comprehension, interpretation of fiction and non-fiction. completion. This is a hands-on course designed for Book reports are required each grading period. students interested in engineering careers. Possible Students will take the English 10 End-of-Course classroom projects are to design and construct a Rube Assessment upon completion of this course. Goldberg project, a robotic arm and a concrete boat. Introduction to Manufacturing 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 English 10, Pre-AP This course provides students with an introduction to 2 semesters 2 credits Grade 10 manufacturing technology and its relationship to Prerequisite: B in English 9 and completed summer society, individuals and the environment. Activities will reading assignment allow students to study techniques used in identifying This course is designed for academically talented and obtaining resources in addition to developing an students. The class will require creative thinking and be understanding of the primary and secondary processes more challenging than regular English 10. Advanced used to convert raw materials into finished products. skills begun in English 9, Pre-AP will be continued. Possible classroom activities: participate in a class Students will take the English 10 End-of-Course enterprise, mass produce a product to sell to the public, Assessment upon completion of this course be introduced to a variety of machines and power tools to produce a custom manufactured product and leave English 11 the class with real cash in your pocket. 2 semesters 2 credits Grade 11 Prerequisite: English 10 Transportation Systems English 11 is an academic level course which includes 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 the study of American literature with emphasis on In this course, students will explore systems and reading comprehension. Vocabulary is studied as well techniques used to apply technology to move people as grammar and usage as they apply to composition. and cargo in vehicles and any other means, on land, Students will deliver oral presentations. Some outside water, air and space. Activities will allow students to reading is required. understand a variety of transportation systems and investigate the processes and energy resources used English 12 to move people and products from one location to 2 semesters 2 credits Grade 12 another. Students may design a simple transportation Prerequisite: English 11 system (egg obstacle course), construct a CO2 All seniors who do not take Advanced Placement powered car, design and construct parachutes, hot air English Literature and Composition class must take balloons, glider or airplane and construct a model English 12 for their final English credits toward rocket, hovercraft or model boat. graduation. English 12 concentrates on the elements of the writing ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS process for both college and work. Students study vocabulary, grammar and usage especially as it relates ENGLISH to writing and literature. Students will deliver oral Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and presentations. Outside reading is required. Composition 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 English 9 AP English Language is a course designed to further 2 semesters 2 credits Grade 9 prepare the advanced English student in reading prose English 9 will concentrate on writing, reading, and with an eye towards interpretation of texts and an speaking skills. Writing instruction will deal with understanding of their diction, structure, syntax, and grammar, sentence structure, and paragraph style. Students who complete the course may take an composition. Students will deliver oral presentations. AP exam to determine college placement/ college Reading instruction will include vocabulary credit. development and reading comprehension in fiction and non-fiction. Book reports are required each grading period.
13 English 9, Pre-AP 2 semesters 2 credits Grade 9 Language Arts Lab LLP Prerequisite: a B in English 8 and completed summer 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 reading assignment Prerequisite: Developmental Reading This course is designed for academically talented Language Arts Lab follows Developmental Reading and students. This class will require more skills and creative is a remediation course designed to give students, who thinking and be more challenging than regular English have not yet developed proficiency and skill in the 9. Grammar and usage skills will be compacted. application of the language arts content standards. Advanced composition, literature, and language study Students gain reading, writing, speaking and listening will give the students greater opportunities for academic skills necessary to perform successfully both in the advancement that they would have in regular English school and the community. Individual instruction classes. dominates the teaching strategies used in a student- centered classroom that focuses on reading and writing in both content and general areas. This course does not Language Arts Lab RM meet English credit requirements for graduation. 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 Language Arts Lab RM is an elective remediation course taken by those students who need to work on FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES the skills needed to successfully pass their English The Vocational Family and Consumer Science (FACS) graduation exam. This course provides students with curriculum will teach students the necessary skills for individualized or small group instruction designed to life and reinforce practical and academic skills needed support success in completing course work aligned with for tomorrow’s lifestyles and occupations. Students will the Indiana Academic Standards for English become familiar with career and vocational choices in Language/Arts focusing on the writing standards. the changing job market. Emphasis will be placed on the decision-making process involved in each of the Speech subject areas. A laboratory fee will be charged for 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 special supplies. Speech is an elective course that offers students the opportunity to develop the basic skills of speech- making. Adult Roles and Responsibilities 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 Topics will include living independently and family Student Media (Yearbook) formation; analysis of personal standards, needs, 2 semesters 2 credit Grades 9-12 aptitudes and goals, integration of family, community This course will offer a background of journalistic skills and career responsibilities; consumer choices and needed in producing a yearbook. Photography, decision making related to nutrition and wellness, advertising, public relations, and page layout design will clothing, housing and transportation; financial be taught along with journalistic writing skills and management; relationship of technology and editing. This class necessitates some after school and environmental issues to family and consumer resources summer meetings to complete the work. An and community roles and responsibilities. application is required as part of the teacher selection process, in addition, students need a C+ grade average Advanced Child Development to be considered for the course. This class can be 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 taken multiple times in high school. Prerequisite: Child Development Topics include positive parenting, nurturing across ages ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE and stages, practices that promote long term well being of children and their families, appropriate Developmental Reading developmental guidance and intervention strategies 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 with individuals and groups of children. Discussion of Prerequisite: English as a New Language other topics include: meeting the needs of children with This course follows the English as a New Language a variety of disadvantaging conditions, and exploration course and is the next course to be taken for those of all aspects of the child care industry and related students who need additional help learning the English careers. Each subject area will include observations, language. This course will study and practice the speakers and a student portfolio. strategies necessary to increase reading comprehension. It will emphasize the strategies for Advanced Nutrition & Wellness adapting method and speed of reading to the type of 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 material and purpose for reading. It also includes Prerequisite: Nutrition and Wellness strategies for using reading to gather, retain and A continued study of specific foods with emphasis on analyze information. Students will apply these more advanced planning, selection and preparation strategies to reading material ranging from newspaper skills. A special study of food from other cultures and and magazines to self-selected books. This course career opportunities in the food industry will be does not meet English credit requirements for included. The class will include laboratory experiences, graduation. projects and consumer skills.
English as a New Language Child Development 2 semesters 2 credits/yr Grades 9-12 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 English as a New Language provides Limited English Topics in the class include the following: consideration Proficiency (LEP) students with instruction in English of roles, responsibilities and challenges of parenthood, that will improve proficiency in listening, speaking, human sexuality, prenatal development, preparation for reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on helping birth, and the birth process and meeting the physical, students to function within the regular school setting intellectual, social, emotional, moral and cultural growth and within an English-speaking society. This will be the and development needs through age one. Specific first of three courses (others are Developmental projects, such as the Baby Think It Over infant Reading and Language Arts Lab) that are available to stimulation and Scrapbook project will be required for those students who need help learning the English this course. language. 14 Interpersonal Relationships Introduction to Housing and Interior Design 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-10 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 Discussions will include knowledge, skills, attitudes and This course will study the history of housing, furniture behaviors all students need to participate in positive, and equipment design of the home. Student projects caring and respectful relationships in the family and will include the selection of furnishing, accessories and with individuals at school, in the work place and in the appliances for the housing unit. The management and community. Topics will include healthy relationships, consumer aspects of housing will also be emphasized. roles and responsibilities in relationships; functions and Career possibilities in the housing field will be explored. expectations of various relationships; establishing and Completion of this course will earn the student one fine maintaining relationships; building self-esteem and self- arts credit that can be used to complete Core 40 with image through healthy relationships. Communication Academic Honors diploma requirements. styles and techniques will be discussed along with building leadership and teamwork skills and goal Nutrition and Wellness setting. 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 Nutrition and Wellness is a basic study of food with an emphasis on nutrition, wellness, safety in food preparation and sanitary procedures in the preparation, service and storage of food. Reference is made to career and job opportunities in the food industry. The class includes laboratory experiences, projects and demonstrations related to the food units discussed.
Personal Financial Responsibility 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 Personal Finance is a business or family consumer science course that covers many aspects of personal financial planning including income and money management, spending and credit management, and Introduction to Culinary Arts & Hospitality income and asset protection. The curriculum is based 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 around a video series taught by Dave Ramsey called Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality is Foundations in Personal Finance. Students are taught recommended for all students regardless of their career financial concepts and principles that provide a basis cluster or pathway, in order to build basic culinary arts for avoiding financial pitfalls. In addition to the video knowledge and skills. It is especially appropriate for series, possible classroom activities may include students with an interest in careers related to Internet research, simulation exercises, and guest Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts. A project-based speakers. approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management Preparing for College and Careers processes is recommended. Topics include basic 1 semester 1 credit Grade 9-10 culinary skills in the foodservice industry, safety and Preparing for College and Careers is strongly sanitation, nutrition, customer relations and career recommended to be taken by all freshmen. investigation. Students are able to explore this industry Preparing for College and Careers addresses the and examine their own career goals in light of their knowledge, skills, and behaviors all students need to be findings. Laboratory experiences that emphasize prepared for success in college, career, and life. The industry practices and develop basic skills are required focus of the course is the impact of today’s choices on components of this course. tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics to be addressed include twenty-first century life and career skills; higher order Introduction to Fashion and Textiles I thinking, communication n, leadership, and 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 management processes; exploration of personal This course can be used to fulfill one credit of the Fine aptitudes, interests, values, and goals; examining Arts requirement for the honors diplomas. multiple life roles and responsibilities as individuals and Simple projects will introduce the students to the family members; planning and building employability sewing machine. Laboratory experiences emphasize skills; transferring school skills to life and work; and basic sewing skills. Discussions of consumer clothing managing personal resources. This course includes skills, caring for clothes and storage of clothes will be reviewing the 16 national career clusters and Indiana's included. Students are responsible for purchase of College and Career Pathways, in-depth investigation of project supplies beyond the basic sewing project one or more pathways, reviewing graduation plans, included with book fees. developing career plans, and developing personal and Completion of this course will earn the student one fine career portfolios. A project based approach, including arts credit that can be used to complete Core 40 with computer and technology applications, cooperative Academic Honors diploma requirements. ventures between school and community, simulations, and real life experiences, is recommended. Introduction to Fashion and Textiles II 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 This course can be used to fulfill one credit of the Fine Arts requirement for the honors diplomas. FINE ARTS Prerequisite: Introduction to Fashion and Textiles I ART Advanced project work and techniques. Students will Art includes experimentation with a wide variety of build on the skills learned in Introduction to Fashion and mediums, techniques and materials. Talent is not Textiles I. necessary and overnight success is unlikely, but art Completion of this course will earn the student one fine offers many opportunities for success in the areas of arts credit that can be used to complete Core 40 with drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics and Academic Honors diploma requirements. many more. Art provides a medium for students to reflect on people’s values and way of life. A LABORATORY FEES WILL BE CHARGED FOR ART SUPPLIES.
15 Advanced Two-Dimensional Art Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Intro to 2-D Art Students will create works of art based on art history, Students in Advanced Two-Dimensional Art will build art criticism, aesthetics and problem-solving. This will upon sequential learning of more techniques that build be done by producing artwork using the visual elements upon art history, art criticism, aesthetics and problem in a variety of projects that include drawing, collage, solving in an effort to build a stronger portfolio. Students mixed medias and painting. By producing artwork will experience a variety of techniques while exploring students will develop direction and reflect upon their historical relevance and utilize group and museum own personal experiences through writing, presentation studies. These projects will include printmaking, and also expand on arts’ significance in relating to the pastels, calligraphy and mixed mediums. other disciplines. Career options and portfolio development will also be introduced. Ceramics 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 Students will engage in sequential learning of the art Painting history, art criticism, artistic merit and production. 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 Students will learn the historical significance of Prerequisites: Intro to 2-D Art and Adv 2-D Art ceramics from a variety of cultures. Students will also Students taking this course will be painting in a make critical choices in form and function in their own sequential learning pattern that includes art history, art artwork. Exploration of various techniques as well as criticism, aesthetics and production that lead to the finishes will be covered and students will make critical creation of portfolio quality works of art. Students will choices in assessing their own ideas as compared to find significance in analyzing historical and the art community. Personal growth and expansion of contemporary paintings from a variety of mediums. All problem-solving will be done through hand building, students will be evaluated through art criticism, wheel throwing, slip and glazing techniques, criticism, aesthetics and production. Art work should show the comparison papers and self reflections of learned skills. usage of the visual elements and principles of art in their paintings. Media techniques and processes communicate the intended meaning of the assignment. Ceramics II Students will explore abstract and realistic paintings, 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 written and oral criticism done both individually and Prerequisite: Ceramics & teacher recommendation independently and explore the correlations of painting Students in Ceramics II will engage in sequential to other disciplines. Career options and usage of learning experiences that encompasses art history, community resources are utilized. production, art criticism and aesthetics in ceramic processes. More technical elements will be introduced and students will relate their work to their own life Painting, Independent Study experiences while developing a ceramic portfolio. 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 Students will also develop a better understanding of Prerequisite: Painting & teacher recommendation multi-technique approaches using a variety of engobes, Advanced course work in Painting. See the course glazes and mock finishes. description for Painting I.
Ceramics, Independent Study Photography 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Ceramics II and teacher recommendation Prerequisite: Intro to 2D Art Advanced course work in Ceramics. See the course Students in Photography engage in sequential learning description for Ceramics II. experiences that cover art history, art criticism, aesthetics and production that will lead to portfolio Drawing quality prints. Students will create digital photographs 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 and owning a digital camera is a requirement. Camera Prerequisite: At least a C in Intro to 2-D Art and Adv 2D phones are not allowed. Principles and functions of Art specific equipment and processes will be organized into Students in Drawing will apply sequential learning meaningful symbols in their artwork. In addition, experiences that will promote art history, art criticism, students will problem solve and explore media aesthetics and production. Students will be exposed to techniques and processes in order to communicate the a variety of drawing materials and they will evaluate the intended meaning of the project. Students will write meaning of their work as well as the work done both about processes, make presentations, solve visual historically and contemporarily. Students will identify problems and find a direct correlation to other reasons that artists produce drawings that vary greatly disciplines. All work should demonstrate a sincere in context, form and function. Students will create desire to explore a variety of ideas and problems. drawings in a variety of themes, methods and Career options and community resources are utilized. techniques. Students will write about processes and Students may have addition expenses of paper. give presentations on their progress. Students will also develop a better understanding of career options and Photography, Independent Study art criticism. Community resources will be utilized. 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Photography I & teacher recommendation Drawing, Independent Study Advanced course work in Photography. See the course 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 description in Photography. Prerequisite: Drawing & teacher recommendation Advanced course work in Drawing. See the course description for Drawing.
16 Sculpture Advanced Concert Band provides students with a 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 balanced comprehensive study of music. Instruction is Students in Sculpture will engage in sequential learning designed so that students are enabled to connect, experiences which include art history, art criticism and examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine and productions that will lead to portfolio quality works of integrate music study into other subject areas. art. Students will search for the meaning, significance Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop and direction of their own sculptures through aesthetics, elements of musicianship including, but not limited to: criticism and group critiques. All projects will include (1) tone production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, the visual elements and organization of principles and (4) music reading skills, (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing function of sculptures. Using materials such as clay, music and (7) studying styles of literature. All members plaster, wax, paper and wood; students will create of the Angola High School Band program are required realistic and abstract sculptures utilizing both to participate in the Concert Band Class the entire subtractive and additive methods. Students will make school year. Extra rehearsals are scheduled on an presentations of their progress at regular intervals and arranged basis with a minimum of six extra hours of will work both independently and in groups to create rehearsal scheduled outside of the school day each three dimensional works of art. Career options are week during the marching season. All members of the covered and local resources are used. band are encouraged, but not required, to study privately. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and Sculpture, Independent Study performances unless excused by the Director. All 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 students who elect to take the Fall Concert Band Class Prerequisite: Sculpture & teacher recommendation must participate in the Summer Concert Band program Advanced course work in Sculpture. See course in preparation for the fall marching activities and description for Sculpture. performances.
Visual Communication Dance Choreography: Ballet, Modern, Jazz or 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 Ethnic Folk Visual Communications is a course based on the 2 semester 2 credits Grade 9-12 Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in Prerequisite: Must audition for this class in the spring of visual communication engage in sequential learning the preceding school year. experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, Dance Choreography is based on the Indiana aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of Academic Standards for Dance. Learning activities in portfolio quality works. They create print media utilizing choreography are sequential and systematic and allow graphic design, typography, illustration, and image students to express themselves. A wide variety of creation with digital tools and computer technology. materials and experiences are used in order to provide Students reflect upon and refine their work; explore students with the knowledge, skills, and appreciation of cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, the multi-styled and multicultural dance expressions. theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork Choreographic activities provide students opportunities and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and to participate in roles as a soloist, a choreographer or discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate leader, and in a subject role. Students also explore a literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the wide variety of choreographic philosophies as well as resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and administrative and media skills necessary for the identify art-related careers. promotion and documentation of works to be performed. Students experience and learn to use Visual Communication, Independent Study appropriate terminology to describe, analyze, interpret, 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 and critique dance compositions by professional Prerequisite: Visual Communication & teacher individuals or companies. recommendation Additional course work in Visual Communication. See Dance Performance 1; Ballet, Modern, Jazz or description of Visual Communication Ethnic Folk 1 semester (1st) 1 credit Grade 9-12 MUSIC Prerequisite: Must audition for this class in the spring of Students enrolling in Band, Dance, and Choir must the preceding school year. This class is taken with commit to be in the course for the entire school year. Dance Choreography. Sequential learning experiences are provided in the Advanced Chorus specific genre offered, whether it is ballet, modern, jazz 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 or ethnic folk. In addition, this course provides Prerequisites: Audition, summer program participation instruction in flag choreography with dance techniques Advanced Chorus (Vocal Infinity) is an auditioned such as ballet, modern, ethnic, jazz, tap and others. group. Auditions are held in May and members are Students learn the proper body mechanics for the selected for the following year. Within the group there prescribed flag and dance movements, develop are opportunities to excel as a singer/dancer and also partnering skills, perform in groups and develop a to learn about show production. This high energy group personal aesthetic quality of movement. Students is ideal for you if you have an interest in singing / develop the ability to express their thoughts, dancing and stage performing. Attendance is required perceptions, feelings and images through movement. to extra-curricular performances and minimal The performance class provides opportunities for rehearsals outside of the school day. Advanced Choir is students to experience degrees of physical prowess, a year-long course and if selected, students are technique, flexibility and the study of dance expected to remain in the course for the full year. A performance as an artistic discipline and as a form of signed permission slip is required to audition. There artistic communication. This class performs as the color will be additional expenses of approximately $200 per guard/dance ensemble with the Fall Concert Band student in this course. Fund-raising opportunities are Class and the associated marching activities. available. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the Director. All students who elect to take the Fall Dance Performance Advanced Concert Band Class must participate in the Summer Dance 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12. Performance program in preparation for the fall Prerequisite: Summer Band activities and performances. 17 Instrumental Ensemble Music Theory and Composition 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 Students taking this course are provided with a This class is recommended for students planning to balanced comprehensive study of chamber ensemble study music in college, or for those with special music and solo literature, which develops skills in the interests. Students will study the structure of music, psychomotor, cognitive and affective domains. including the fundamentals of melody, rhythm, and Instruction is designed to enable students to connect, harmony. examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Student THEATRE ARTS participation will develop elements of musicianship Theatre Arts 1 including, but not limited to: (1) tone production, (2) 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading skills, Theatre Arts is based on the Indiana Academic (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) studying Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Theatre historically significant styles of literature as pertaining to Arts read and analyze plays, create scripts and theatre chamber ensemble and solo literature. Experiences pieces, conceive scenic designs, and develop acting include, but are not limited to, improvising, conducting, skills. These activities incorporate elements of theatre playing by ear, and sight-reading. Students develop the history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, ability to understand and convey the composer's intent and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore in order to connect the performer with the audience. career opportunities in the theatre, attend and critique Students also have the opportunity to experience live theatrical productions, and recognize the performances by professionals during and outside of responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre the school day. Time outside of the school day may be patrons in their community. scheduled for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a Theatre Arts 2 culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 Students are required to participate in performance Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 1 opportunities, outside of the school day, that support Theatre Arts 2 is a continuation of the standards and extend learning in the classroom. Students must addressed in Theatre Arts 1. perform, with expression and technical accuracy, a large and varied repertoire of chamber ensemble and solo literature that is developmentally appropriate. HEALTH EDUCATION Evaluation of music and music performances is included. Current Health Issues 1 semester 1credit Grades 10-12 Intermediate Chorus Prerequisite: Health Education 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 Current Health Issues is an elective course which Intermediate Chorus (Mixed Choir) enables students focuses on more in-depth research regarding health with an interest in singing and singing with movement to knowledge, concepts, skills, behaviors, and attitudes. participate in small and large group performances and The class will explore issues in substance abuse, stress solo opportunities. Choir is a year-long class. Students management, chronic and communicable diseases, are required to participate in extra-curricular nutrition and fitness as well as current health issues. performances. There will be additional expenses of approximately $100-$150 per student in this course. Health and Wellness Education Fund-raising opportunities are available. 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-10 Health and Wellness will provide the basis for methods Jazz Ensemble of developing knowledge, concepts, skills, behaviors, 1 semester 1 credits Grade 9-12 and attitudes related to student health and well-being. Prerequisite: Advanced Concert Band The course will include the major content areas in a Students taking this course develop musicianship and planned, sequential, comprehensive health education specific performance skills through group and individual curriculum as stated in the Indiana Health Education settings for the study and performance of the varied Standards Guide: 1) Growth and Development, 2) styles of instrumental jazz. Students develop their Mental and Emotional Health, 3) Community and creative skills through (1) improvisation, (2) Environmental Health, 4) Nutrition, 5) Family Life, 6) composition, (3) arranging, (4) performing, (5) listening Consumer Health, 7) Personal Health, 8) Alcohol, and (6) analyzing. Students are expected to practice Tobacco and Other Drugs, 9) Intentional and regularly. Private lessons are recommended. The Jazz Unintentional Injury and 10) Health Promotion and Band performs for school and community events as Disease Prevention. Students will have opportunities to well as various jazz festivals throughout the year. explore the effect of health behaviors on an individual’s Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed. quality of life. This class will assist students in understanding that health is a lifetime commitment by Music History and Appreciation analyzing individual risk factors and health decisions 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 that promote health and prevent disease. Students are Music History and Appreciation is designed for the non- also encouraged to assume individual responsibility for music student as well as the performing arts student becoming competent health consumers. A variety of who wants to broaden his/her perspectives. The strategies, including technology, will be used to further purpose of the course is to guide the student in listening develop health literacy. Also, a discussion of related and understanding various forms and styles of careers may be included. instrumental and vocal music of the world. A synopsis of the development of music in the culture of the various style periods will be studied. The course will culminate with contemporary developments in the traditional and electronic mediums.
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Adv Math College Credit / Finite Math (Ivy Tech) 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra II, test scores Finite Mathematics is a course that studies an umbrella of mathematical topics. It is a course designed for students who will undertake higher-level mathematics in college that may not include calculus. Topics include: (1) counting techniques, (2) matrices, (3) recursion, (4) graph theory, (5) social choice, (6) linear programming, and (7) game theory. Technology, such as computers and graphing calculators, should be used frequently. The student must meet Ivy Tech standards for dual credit or take and pass the Accuplacer test in the fall. Successful completion of this course should result in transferable college credits.
Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry MATHEMATICS AP Calculus is a course which provides students with The mathematics curriculum will help prepare each the content that has been established by the College student arithmetically and/or mathematically for their Board. Topics include functions, limits, continuity, personal and professional future. Courses should be derivatives, definite integrals, and techniques of selected in terms of each student’s needs and abilities. integration involving rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, This preparation can only occur if the student plans and exponential functions. This course also includes ahead, analyzing his or her objectives and limitations, application of the derivative, the integral, and theory of and then diligently pursues the course laid out. Most calculus. The use of graphing technology is required. colleges and technical schools require a student to The student who successfully completes this course for have a background in academic math. (Algebra I, AP credit should be adequately prepared for the AP Geometry, Algebra II, etc.) Students taking these exam in calculus offered by the College Board in May. courses should maintain average (C) or better achievement if they plan to stay in the academic math Algebra I Lab sequence. All students must take a math or 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-10 quantitative reasoning course every year in high school. Prerequisite: Placement determined by grades, standardized test scores, and 8th grade teacher Adv Math College Credit / Calculus (Trine U) recommendations. Algebra I Lab is designed as a 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 support course for Algebra I. As such, a student Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, test scores taking Algebra I Lab must also be enrolled in Calculus is a course which provides students with the Algebra I during the same academic year. content that meets the curriculum standards for This course provides students with additional time and Calculus I at Ivy Tech Community College. Topics instructional support some students need to succeed in include functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, definite Algebra I. Students who need additional time and integrals, and techniques of integration involving instructional reinforcement enroll in this class rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential concurrently with the Algebra I course so it is a help functions. This course also includes application of the course rather than an enrichment course. This class derivative, the integral, and theory of calculus. The use builds and strengthens the student’s foundation of of graphing technology is required. The student must knowledge and skills necessary for Algebra I and take the ACCUPLACER test at the conclusion of the subsequent courses in mathematics. Algebra I Lab course to earn college credit. Successful completion of credits count as math credits ONLY for the general this course should result in transferable college credits. diploma. They count as elective credits for the other diplomas.
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Algebra I Finite Mathematics 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 Algebra I is the foundation course for all mathematics Prerequisite: Algebra II courses at Angola High School. It is highly Finite Mathematics is a course that studies an umbrella recommended that a student receive a C+ or higher of mathematical topics. It is a course designed for before attempting any further math courses. Success in students who will undertake higher-level mathematics in any advanced mathematics class is contingent upon a college that may not include calculus. Topics include: solid understanding of basic algebraic concepts and (1) counting techniques, (2) matrices, (3) recursion, (4) skills. Course content will be designed to address the graph theory, (5) social choice, (6) linear programming, Indiana standards of Algebra I. Major areas of study and (7) game theory. Technology, such as computers will include the following: real number operations, and graphing calculators, should be used frequently. equation and inequality solution skills, graphing Important: Indiana University will NOT accept credit techniques for linear equations and inequalities, from this course toward meeting their math entrance systems of equations, polynomial and rational requirements. expressions, quadratic and radical equations, and introduction to basic function concepts. Incorporated Geometry into all of these areas will be problem-solving situations 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 and strategies. Students will take the Algebra End-of- Prerequisite: Algebra I. It is recommended that students Course Assessment at the completion of this course. who have earned grades of C or lower in Algebra I retake Algebra I before attempting Geometry. Algebra II Geometry provides students with experiences that 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 deepen the understanding of shapes and their Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry (or taken at the properties. Deductive and inductive reasoning as well same time as Geometry) as investigative strategies in drawing conclusions are Algebra II is a high level course designed to provide stressed. Properties and relationships of geometric students with the mathematics tools needed to be very figures include the study of: angles, lines, planes, successful in the Pre-calculus and Calculus courses at congruent and similar triangles, trigonometric ratios, Angola High School as well as introductory level college polygons, and circles. An understanding of proof and courses. Students are encouraged to achieve a grade logic is developed. Use of graphing calculators is of C+ or better in both Algebra I and Geometry prior to encouraged. attempting this course. The course extends skills and concepts learned in Algebra I and expands on the Mathematics Lab RM importance of functions. The Indiana standards provide 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 the guidelines for the topics addressed in this course. Mathematics Lab RM is an elective remediation course Major areas of emphasis are: investigation of graphs taken by those students who need to work on the skills and characteristics of functions (linear, quadratic, needed to successfully pass their math graduation polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic); solution exam. This course provides students with techniques for first degree quadratic, and higher-degree individualized or small group inst4ruction designed to polynomial equations; rational expressions; logarithmic support success in completing mathematics course and exponential expressions; conic sections; work aligned with Indiana’s Academic Standards for sequences and series; and basic probability. Problem Mathematics. solving situations and strategies are incorporated into all areas. Pre--Calculus/Trigonometry 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra II. It is recommended that students who have earned grades of C or lower in Algebra II retake that course prior to attempting Pre- Calculus. It is also recommended that students not take this course prior to their junior year. The first semester of Pre-Calculus centers on the study of functions and their graphs. Specifically, linear, quadratic, higher-degree polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions are examined. Use of a TI- 83 Graphing Calculator in data analysis and other applications of these functions is routine. The second semester focuses on basic Trigonometry concepts. The study of angles and their measures, circular functions, and right triangle ratio definitions from the foundation for the remainder of the course. Trigonometric functions and their graphs, identity proofs, and practical problems using right triangle ratios, the Law of Sines, and the Law of Cosines are topics which complete the course. Students are given the option of taking this class for dual credit with Trine University.
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Probability and Statistics in at least three of the following different movement 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 forms: 1) health-related fitness activities such as cardio- Prerequisite: Algebra II respiratory endurance; 2) aerobic exercise; 3) team Probability and Statistics includes the concepts and sports; 4) individual and dual sports; 5) gymnastics; 6) skills needed to apply statistical techniques in the outdoor pursuits; 7) self-defense; 8) aquatics; 9) dance; decision-making process. Topics include: (1) and 10) recreational games. Evaluation of students descriptive statistics, (2) probability, and (3) statistical throughout the quarter will include both written and inference. Practical examples based on real performance- based skills assessments. This course experimental data are used throughout. Students plan will include a discussion of related careers. and conduct experiments or surveys and analyze the resulting data. The use of graphing calculators and computer programs is encouraged. Physical Education II Important: Indiana University will NOT accept credit 1 semester (2nd) 1 credit Grades 9-10 from this course toward meeting their math entrance PE II can be taken during either grade 9 or 10. requirements. The second part of physical education continues to stress a personal commitment to lifetime activity and fitness for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and MULTIDISCIPLANARY social interaction for the student. This class will provide Academic Lab students with opportunities to achieve and maintain a 1 semester 0 credit Grades 12 health-enhancing level of physical fitness and increase Academic Lab is not course but a period in which a their knowledge of fitness concepts. Students will student is assigned to a classroom for study purposes. participate in a least three different movement forms A teacher is available to give the student help, if from the 10 movement forms list in Physical Education needed. The student can also receive a pass for I. Evaluations of student throughout the quarter will tutoring during this time. Academic Labs are offered include both written and performance-based skills both semesters. assessment. This course will include a discussion of related careers.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical education promotes the physical and mental SCIENCE growth of individuals by teaching good health habits, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology and by having students participate in activities that 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 improve physical fitness. The activities will allow Prerequisites: Superior achievement in both Biology students to develop skills for immediate as well as life and Chemistry time participation. All physical education classes will be AP Biology is a college level biology course which coed with appropriate activities for each content area. follows The College Board entrance examination Students must complete both Physical Education I guidelines for Advanced Placement Biology. Topics and II to meet AHS and state requirements for discussed will include molecules and cells, including the graduation. chemistry of life and cellular chemistry. Heredity and evolution, as well as organisms and populations will be studied in both the laboratory and classroom environments. Students who complete the course may Elective Physical Education (Weight Lifting) take the Advanced Placement examination in May to 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 determine college credit and college placement. Prerequisite: Physical Education I and II Students will be trained in the latest strength and agility Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry techniques. Components of Olympic weight training will 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 be used highlighting triple extension movements of the Prerequisite: Geometry and Chemistry I hips, knees, and ankles. Agility exercises will be used AP Chemistry is a college level general chemistry to stimulate fast-twitch muscle fibers while improving course which follows The College Board entrance coordination, balance, and start/stop ratios. Our guidelines for Advanced Placement Chemistry. Topics emphasis will be on explosive training while focusing on studied include: atomic theory, periodic table, bonding, speed development, athletic enhancement, core gases, liquids, and solids, solutions, acids and bases, strength, and flexibility. A maximum of six credits can stoichiometry, equilibrium and kinetics. After successful be earned in this course. completion of AP Chemistry, students may take the Advanced Placement exam in May to determine college Elective Physical Education (Conditioning) credit and college placement. 1 semester 1 credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Physical Education I and II Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science This course is designed to introduce the student to a 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 variety of aerobic conditioning activities and techniques. Prerequisite: Biology and ICP or Chemistry The class will include different activities from day to day The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to such as dynamic stretching, abdominal workouts, provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, Pilates, station training, Zumba and other aerobic and methodologies required to understand the activities. The student will keep a journal on their interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and workouts and physical fitness. A maximum of six analyze environmental problems both natural and credits can be earned in this course. human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative Physical Education I solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. After 1 semester (1st) 1 credit Grades 9-10 successful completion of AP Environmental Science, PE I can be taken during either grade 9 or 10. students may take the Advanced Placement exam in The beginning physical education class for high school May to determine college credit and college placement. students will emphasize health-related fitness and will help to develop skills and habits for a lifetime of activity. The class includes skill development with the application of rules and strategies of complex difficulty 21 Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1: Algebra- Biology I based 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 This class provides through laboratory and field Prerequisite: Algebra 11 investigations, a study of the structures and functions of AP Physics 1 is a course based on the content living organisms and their interactions with their established and copyrighted by the College Board. The environment. Students will explore the functions and course is not intended to be used as a dual credit processes of cells, tissues, organs, and systems within course. AP Physics 1: Algebra-based is equivalent to a various species of living organisms and the roles and first semester college course in algebra-based physics. interdependencies of organisms within populations, The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere. Also rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, students will have opportunities to: 1) gain an energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound. It understanding of the history of development of will also introduce electric circuits. biological knowledge, 2) explore the uses of biology in various careers, and 3) cope with biological questions Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 2: Algebra- and problems related to personal needs and social based issues. 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: AP Physics 1: Algebra-based Chemistry I AP Physics 2 is a course based on the content 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 established and copyrighted by the College Board. The Biology and Algebra I (grade of B or above) course is not intended to be used as a dual credit This class allows students to synthesize useful models course. AP Physics 2: Algebra-based is equivalent to a of the structure of matter and the mechanisms of its second-semester college course in algebra-based interactions through laboratory investigation of matter physics. The course covers fluid mechanics; and its chemical reactions. Students will have thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics opportunities to: 1) gain an understanding of the history atomic and nuclear physics. of chemistry, 2) explore the uses of chemistry in various careers, 3) cope with chemical questions and problems Advanced Placement (AP) Physics C related to personal needs and social issues, and 4) Prerequisite: Must have taken or be taking AP Calculus learn and practice laboratory safety. or dual credit Calculus at the same time. AP Physics C is a course based on the content established and Earth/Space Science I copyrighted by the College Board. The course is not 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 intended to be used as a dual credit course. There are Prerequisite: Biology, Integrated Chemistry-Physics or two AP Physics C courses, Physics C: Mechanics, and Chemistry, and one math course Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism. AP Physics C: This class provides a study of the earth’s lithosphere, Mechanics provides instruction in each of the following atmosphere, hydrosphere, and its celestial six content areas: kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; environment. Earth and Space Science I emphasizes work, energy, and power; systems of particles and the study of energy at work in forming and modifying linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and earth materials, land forms, and continents through oscillations and gravitation. AP Physics C: Electricity geological time. Students have opportunities to gain an and Magnetism provides instruction in each of the understanding of the history of the development of the following content areas: electrostatics; conductors, earth and space sciences, to explore the uses of capacitors, and dielectrics; electric circuits; magnetic knowledge of the earth and its environment in various fields; and electromagnetism. careers, and to cope with problems related to personal needs and social issues. Anatomy & Physiology 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Biology (Chemistry is recommended) Integrated Chemistry-Physics Anatomy & Physiology is a course in which students 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 investigate concepts related to the Health Sciences. This class introduces the fundamental concepts of Through instruction, including laboratory activities, scientific inquiry, the structure of matter, chemical students apply concepts associated with Human reactions, forces, motion, and the interactions between Anatomy & Physiology. Studies include the process of energy and matter. As laboratory-based, this course is homeostasis and the essentials of human function at an introduction to possible future course work in the level of genes, cells, tissues, and organ systems. chemistry or physics while learning chemistry and Students will understand the structure, organization, physics fundamentals. Students should be able to and function of the various components of the healthy produce scientifically literate knowledge of physical human body in order to apply this knowledge in all science to solve real-world problems and to make health-related fields. Students enrolled in this course personal, social and ethical decisions outside of the should have a basic understanding of the Principles of classroom. Biology including: molecules and cells, developmental and organismal biology, and genetics. Students should SOCIAL STUDIES also know the principles of atomic structure, bonding, molecules, and structural formulas, types of chemical Adv Social Studies College Credit / Introduction to reactions, principles of acids and bases, and molarity. Psychology (Ivy Tech) The course should include ample laboratory 1 semester 1 credit Grade 12 experiences that illustrate the application of the Prerequisite: Test scores standards to the appropriate cells, tissues, organs, and Introduction to Psychology surveys the behavior and organ systems. Dissection is both appropriate and cognitive processes as they affect the individual. The necessary. Students should be able to use basic course focuses on the biological foundations, learning laboratory equipment such as microscopes, balances, processes, research methodologies, personality, and pipettes. human development, and abnormal and social psychology. The student must meet Ivy Tech standards for dual credit or take and pass the Accuplacer test in the fall. Successful completion of this course should result in transferable college credits.
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Adv Social Studies College Credit / Survey of United States Government American History II (Ivy Tech) 1 semester 1 credit Grade 12 Survey of American History II covers major themes Government emphasizes the mechanics of the federal including the post Civil War period, western expansion, government and its operation. The following areas will industrial growth of the nation and its effects, be studied: 1) the federal system of government, 2) civil immigration and urban discontent and attempts at liberties and responsibilities, 3) political parties and reform, World War I, the Roaring Twenties, social and voting procedures, 4) the legislative branch and the governmental changes of the thirties, World War II and legislative process, 5) the executive branch, 6) the its consequences, the growth of the federal judicial branch, and 7) the role of the federal government, social upheaval in the sixties and bureaucracy in government. Students will be required to seventies, and recent trends in conservatism, research and submit a term paper examining how the globalization, and cultural diversity. The student must federal government affects a particular aspect of our meet Ivy Tech standards for dual credit or take and society in order to pass the course. pass the Accuplacer test in the fall. Successful being addressed. Individual projects will allow the completion of this course should result in transferable student to study other areas of their choice. Students college credits. are given the option of taking this class for dual credit with Trine University. Economics 1 semester 1 credit Grade 12 Economics includes the study of scarce resources and their alternative uses for satisfying human needs and wants. Students will examine basic models of decision- making in various areas including consumer decisions, producer decisions, saver and investor decisions, as well as business decisions to maximize profits. Applications of these concepts to the real world though the print media will also be an emphasis. To further these applications, a community consultant will visit the class on a weekly basis. Seniors must take this course, Principles of Microeconomics, or Global Economics for graduation.
Psychology 1 semester 1 credit Grade 11-12 Psychology is a discussion-oriented class designed for the college-bound senior. It is a course of study that deals with human behavior and mental processes. The class will concentrate on basic psychological theories as well as the practical implications of these theories. Areas of study include sensation and perception, altered states, learning and memory. Individual projects will allow students to study other areas of their choice.
Sociology 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 Sociology allows students to study human social United States History behavior from a group perspective. The sociological 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 perspective is a method of studying recurring patterns American History emphasizes the development of the in people’s attitudes and actions and how these United States in the 20th century. The course begins patterns vary across time, cultures, and in social with a review of significant concepts and events of the settings and groups. Students describe the 19th century and moves quickly into this century. development of sociology as a social science and Course content emphasizes the changing American identify methods of research. Through research role in world affairs as well as how the United States methods such as scientific inquiry students examine has changed because of this changing role. society, group behavior, and social structures. The influence of culture on group behavior is addressed World Geography through institutions such as the family, religion, 1 semester 1 credit Grades 9-12 education, economics, community organizations, Geography is a class that will cover various themes government, and political and social groups. The impact such as rivers, political boundaries, and cultures in of social groups and institutions on group and individual relation to people and places. Students will complete behavior and the changing nature of society will be class labs, papers, and Internet assignments and also examined. Influences on group behavior and social participate in discussion groups. The class will focus on problems are included in the course. Students also both past and current issues which impact our world. analyze the role of individuals in the community and social problems in today’s world. World History & Civilization (M) 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 World History & Civilization examines the development of civilization from ancient times to the present. The influence of Western European culture is stressed but the growth of civilization in other parts of the world is also examined. A comparative study of political, economic, and social structures of each area of the world will be discussed in class.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION to be scheduled in work-related programs to learn employment skills. Students who qualify for services in the special education program through testing will receive those Basic Skills Development, Math / English services in the form of special education courses or 18 Weeks 2 credits Grade 9 support services in regular education courses. These Placement determined by Special Education services will be determined at a case conference (in the Conference case of new students) and annual case reviews (in the Basic Skills Development is a course taught by a case of current students). Special education courses special education teacher to help students gain are offered in English, mathematics, science and social additional skills in English or Math that are necessary studies, and other areas determined by need. for their success in their first high school English or Opportunities also exist for special education students math course.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Vocational education courses prepare students for further vocational training at the post-secondary level or entry into the workforce with advanced skills. Students are selected according to: career interest, academic situation and credit attainment, attendance, and educational experiences needed to be successful in a given program.
Programs are currently available in two locations: Angola / Angola High School Impact Institute in Kendallville
Students attending programs in Kendallville will be required to ride to and from their programs in school-sponsored transportation. Failure to abide by this requirement may result in the student being removed from the program.
Students and their parents should be aware that the Angola High School calendar and the Impact Institute calendar will usually differ. Students are expected to attend their vocational program when it meets. AHS attendance expectations will apply to vocational programs outside our building and loss of credit may occur for excessive absences.
Students choosing to earn the Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma must choose a program or combination of programs that will satisfy all of the requirements of this diploma (please see the Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma chart for your respective graduation year)
The following chart shows the programs and their program credits and dual high school / college credits that can be used when working toward the Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma. If you should have questions about this information, please talk with your guidance counselor.
All vocational programs with the exception of Entrepreneurship and New Ventures last all year and use 3 periods in a student’s schedule.
The dual credits listed in the following chart are dependent upon successful completion of courses, final grades, and skills competency.
Vocational Courses and Requirements for the Technical Honors Diploma
Earns Tech Program Course Location Dual High School / College Credits Available Hnrs Dipl? credits Automotive Body / 9 1st year credits through Vincennes University; 3 2nd FCAVC Yes 6 per year Collision Repair year credits through Ivy Tech Community College Automotive Technology FCAVC Yes 6 per year 6 credits each year through Ivy Tech Community College 6 credits each from Ivy Tech Community College & Vincennes University (1st year); 6 credits each through Ivy Computer-Aided Design FCAVC Yes 6 per year nd Tech Community College & Vincennes University (2 year) 9 credits through Ivy Tech Community College (1st year); Construction Trades FCAVC Yes 6 per year nd 6 credits through Ivy Tech Community College (2 year) Cosmetology FCAVC Yes 6 per year 1-16 credits each year through Vincennes University 6 credits each through Trine University & Vincennes Criminal Justice Ang Yes 6 credits University 6 credits (1st year) and 3 credits (2nd year) through Ivy Culinary Arts FCAVC Yes 6 per year Tech Community College
Heating, Ventilation, and FCAVC No 6 per year None at this time Air Conditioning (HVAC) 6 credits (1st year) and 6 credits (2nd year) through Ivy Interactive Media FCAVC ?? 6 per year Tech Community College Marine Mechanics FCAVC No 6 per year None 6 credits (1st year) and 3 credits (2nd year) through Precision Machining FCAVC Yes 6 per year Vincennes University Primary Health Care FCAVC Yes 6 credits 7 credits through Ivy Tech Community College 3 credits (1st year) from Ivy Tech Community College and Welding FCAVC Yes 6 per year 4 credits (1st year) form Vincennes University; 7 credits (2nd year) from Vincennes University 24 Health Sci Educ II:Nursing AHS Yes 6 credits 6 credits through Ivy Tech Community College (HOE) Interdisciplanary Coop- AHS No 6 credits None erative Education (ICE) Entrepreneurship AHS No 3 credits None Academy (EA)
FCAVC = Kendallville AHS = Angola High School Ang = Angola
Vocational Programs at Angola/Angola High School Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education (I.C.E.) 2 semesters 6 credits Grade 12 Criminal Justice The I.C.E. program is offered to seniors as an 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11 or 12 extension of their curricular and career interest, This course provides students with an introduction to technical preparation or Entrepreneurship and New Criminal Justice professions such as police officer, FBI Ventures experience. Student assignments will be agent, secret service agent, attorney, paralegal, made in business, manufacturing and related service probation officer, law clerk, state trooper, detectives industries. All training stations must be approved by and others. Students will study criminal justice careers the instructor. A related class designed to broaden the through classroom theory, field trips, personal guest student’s background knowledge relative to career speakers, hands on experiences and case studies. exploration, planning and the acquisition of life skills is Students will explore organized crime, fingerprinting, an integral part of the program. Students must complete criminal patterns, interrogations, arrest procedures, an application, including three references, with an crime scene investigation, patrol techniques, evidence interview as part of the process. A student’s academic, and collection, traffic accident investigations, report behavioral and attendance records will be reviewed. writing, constitutional rights and many other areas Only those who meet all qualifications will be selected related to criminal justice careers. Upon successful for the program. All students admitted to the completion of the Criminal Justice program, students program must commit to I.C.E. for the entire school will have the opportunity to earn three hours dual credit year. Specific guidelines, established by the employer from Vincennes University. and school will be maintained. A contractual agreement between the student, parent, employer and the school Entrepreneurship and New Ventures is a requirement. 1 semester 3 credits Grades 11 -12 The Entrepreneurship and New Ventures program will Four County Area Vocational Cooperative provide a three period per day work site based, Programs (Kendallville) exploratory work related experience for students. The Four County Area Vocational Cooperative Students will shadow assigned work sites for one administers several programs in Kendallville that semester. A variety of experiences at different levels provide vocational opportunities for students in areas will be encountered by students as they rotate through that are not available in their home school. Applications the departments and operations of a company or with references and interviews are part of the selection business. Students will continually explore the process, including attendance, prerequisite courses, importance of academic preparation as it relates to and interest in the skill area. All students admitted to occupational and personal success. A related class is the program must commit for the entire length of designed to expand and formalize the students’ career program. Specific information is available from the exploration and preparation initiatives for the students. guidance department. Students may earn certification in The classroom portion will include assigned readings the area of concentration and/or dual credits in many of and written assignments and will nurture classroom and the programs. The following programs are available: work site based interaction and discussion. Keeping a daily journal will be a vital part of the students’ grade. Automotive Body Collision Repair No pay is usually given. An application with references 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11-12 and an interview will be a part of the selection of the Formal training in Auto Body Technology is highly students. This course is meant to be an entry desirable because advances in technology in recent experience for students in applied learning away from years have greatly changed the structure, components, the school setting. It can lead to a specific, paid and even materials used in automobiles. Our program workplace assignment during the senior year (I.C.E.). is designed to provide the latest in practical, hands-on A special area of participation is for students interested coursework driving by current industry standards and in working with teachers in a classroom situation with the basic skills required for employment in the auto the emphasis on the development on teaching skills. body industry. All phases of auto collision damage, repair, replacement and repainting will be covered. Health Science Education II: Nursing (HOE) Some techniques include welding, masking, sanding 2 semesters 6 credits Grade 12 and painting. Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology Find out if a career as a nurse, doctor, therapist, or dental hygienist is for you! Senior students interested in any Health Career can spend two morning blocks rotating through clinical sites such as the hospital, nursing home, veterinary hospital, dentist office, or optometry office for this year long class. You will need maturity, self- motivation and your own transportation. Related classroom assignments will cover disease, anatomy, health care and college & job skills. The teacher will determine class selection by an application and interview process.
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Automotive Technology Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11-12 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11-12 The Automotive Technology program is designed to The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning program meet the needs of those students who plan to pursue a is a two year program. Basic skills taught in this career in automotive technology. This course meets the program include the working and installation systems of guidelines of NATEF/ASE Certification in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, certification areas of Brakes, Electrical/Electronics, basic electricity, sheet metal patterns, welding, Engine Performance, Heating and Air Conditioning and Suspension and Steering. Students completing the two- year program will earn one-year credit towards their soldering, and piping. The goals of the program are to ASE Certification and may earn up to 12 hours of dual train the students for entry level job positions, credit through IVY Tech State College. encouraging them to further their knowledge in following apprenticeship programs and technical CAD Drafting school. Students completing the two year program earn 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11-12 one year credit towards Association of Builders and Classroom and lab experiences in the CAD Drafting Contractors (ABC) apprenticeship training in heating, program are organized to prepare students for college ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. or employment in the broad area of the drafting industry. Instruction covers CAD Drafting, Architectural Interactive Media Drafting, Industrial Mechanical Drafting, Graphic 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11-12 Design, Civil Drafting. The curriculum also includes 3D The interactive Media program is designed to teach modeling technology and multiple versions of CAD creative individuals how to improve their skills while software. Students receive Indiana Essential Skills and helping to develop an eye for design and translate that Technical Proficiencies Certification and may earn up to knowledge into a career. This course will teach 12 hours of dual credit through IVY Tech State College students to communicate ideas through different media and 3 hours of dual credit through Vincennes with exposure to video, print, motion graphics, and the University. web. Some possible areas of study within the 2 years of instruction will include, but are not limited to: music Construction Trades and video recording; editing, and mixing; game design 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11-12 and development, including motion graphics, 3D The Construction Trades program is offered to students graphics and animation; branding/marketing through during their junior and/or senior year. This program computer graphics; and more. Some possible career teaches students the skills necessary to build a house paths within the program and post-secondary education beginning with the foundation and ending with the finish may include: graphic designer, flash designer, work. Students who complete this course for the 2nd illustrator, web designer, web developer, production year have the opportunity to specialize in an area of artist, digital media artist, 3D modeler, visual effects construction such as plumbing or electrical. Completion artist, web content developer, and video editor. of two years of Construction Trades can earn a student advanced standing or credits at Ivy Tech State College Marine Mechanics in their Building Construction Technology program 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11-12 The Marine Mechanics program is the only Marine Cosmetology Mechanics program in the United States to have earned 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11-12 the Marine Industry Certification. Marine Mechanics is Students enrolled in this program receive 1,500 hours organized to provide classroom and lab experiences to of training during the two-year program in areas such prepare students for employment in the broad area of as hair cutting, coloring, perms, facials, facial make-up, the boating industry. Students completing the two year bacteriology, nails and nail disorders, chemistry, program will earn their MIC certification. Instruction personal grooming and many more areas. Training covers many facets of the industry including, outboard follows the state-mandated curriculum with the goal of and stern drive engine repair, repair and testing of stern students earning their cosmetology license upon drive lower units, steering mechanisms, hull repair and successful completion of the State Board exam. detailing, trailer adjustments, winterizing of engines, Students receive Indiana Essential Skills and Technical boat handling and safety of operation, troubleshooting Proficiencies Certification and may earn up to 12 hours mechanical and electrical problems, customer relations, of dual credit through IVY Tech State College. EFI troubleshooting and other areas. Students may be able to test out of portions of Louisville Technical Culinary Arts Institute’s and MMI’s marine mechanics programs. 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11-12 Students will earn Indiana Essential Skills and The Culinary Arts program is designed to prepare Technical Proficiencies Certification. students to join the workforce or continue their education in the area of food service operation, Precision Machining preparation, and ultimately, professional chef. Targeted 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11-12 areas of curriculum will include: nutrition, sanitation A student enrolling in the Precision Machining class and safety, basic food preparation, baking, pastries, should be a creative, productive, and motivated meat and seafood, equipment utilization and craftsman. The program introduces students to the maintenance, purchasing, inventory and management. basics of the precision tool-making trade. Students will Students will have an opportunity to become American be instructed in the use of lathes, mills, surface Culinary Federation (AFE) certified. grinders, O.D. grinders, drill presses, saws, and other machine shop equipment related to precision tool- making. More technically advanced machinery includes CNC mill, CNC lathe, EDM Sinker, EDM Wire. Student projects are geared toward building precision tools to use when they enter this career field. Second year students will learn more advanced techniques of machining projects.
26 Primary Health Care completion of this course should result in transferable 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11 or 12 college credits. Students enrolling in Primary Health Care will be involved in a year-long course of intensive training. Adv World Lang College Credit / French II (Ivy Tech) Students should be team players, have empathetic 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 personalities, be organized, and have great critical Prerequisite: Adv World Lang CC / French I thinking and interpersonal communication skills. French is the primary medium of instruction. The goal of Training is this program prepares students for a career the course is to continue the development and in the health care industry. Broken down into two reinforcement of the skills of the target language: sections, Primary Healthcare is a year-long course for listening, speaking, reading and writing at an advanced students interested in nursing and direct intermediate level. The course continues the study of patient/resident care as well as learning the duties and grammar/syntax and vocabulary building and continues responsibilities of administrative and clinical medical the study of French and Francophone civilizations assistants. The first section of the course takes through readings, both journalistic and literary, and students through the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) reinforced through class discussions as well as written certification process with the Indiana State Department and oral reports. The student must meet Ivy Tech of Health, Long Term Care CNA Curriculum. This standards for dual credit or take and pass the curriculum includes a required 30 hours of classroom Accuplacer test in the fall. Successful completion of instruction; demonstration and practice of 48 skills, and this course should result in transferable college credits. 75 hours of clinical work at a long term care facility. The second section of the course focuses on basic skills that one might see performed in a doctor’s office or out-patient facility. Various instructional strategies Adv World Lang College Credit / French III (Ivy and technologies will be used to give students the Tech) opportunity to gain additional knowledge of anatomy, 1 semester 1 credit Grades 12 physiology, and medical terminology. Heath Care Prerequisite: Adv World Lang CC / French II Provider CPR certification and First Aid training are also French is the primary medium of instruction. The goal of obtained during this portion of the class. the course is to continue the development and reinforcement of the skills of the target language: Welding listening, speaking, reading and writing at an advanced 2 semesters 6 credits Grades 11-12 intermediate level. The course continues the study of The Welding program is designed to prepare students grammar/syntax and vocabulary building and continues to join the workforce or continue their education. The the study of French and Francophone civilizations main emphasis is placed on theory and practice of through readings, both journalistic and literary, and shielded metal arc welding, shielded metal gas, reinforced through class discussions as well as written welding, gas tungsten, arc welding, plasma arc cutting and oral reports. The student must meet Ivy Tech and oxyacetylene cutting. Students are also instructed standards for dual credit or take and pass the on safely setting up and operating horizontal saws, Accuplacer test in the fall. Successful completion of chop saws, ironworkers, power shears, drill presses this course should result in transferable college credits. and brakes and hand grinders. The equipment used is of the latest technology available with the tigs and migs Adv World Lang College Credit / French IV (Ivy having computerized pulse capabilities. The welding Tech) program follows the American Welding Society (AWS) 1 semester 1 credit Grades 12 curriculum which offers students the opportunity to earn Prerequisite: Adv World Lang CC / French III AWS, Level 1 certification. This certification will be French is the primary medium of instruction. The goal of recognized throughout the United States, Canada and the course is to continue the development and much of the world. Students may earn up to 15 hours of reinforcement of the skills of the target language: dual credit through IVY Tech State College. listening, speaking, reading and writing at an advanced intermediate level. The course continues the study of grammar/syntax and vocabulary building and continues WORLD LANGUAGES the study of French and Francophone civilizations The study of MODERN WORLD LANGUAGES is through readings, both journalistic and literary, and preparation not only for college but also for the present reinforced through class discussions as well as written day demands for multilingual personnel in government and oral reports. The student must meet Ivy Tech and in business and be very useful to the growing standards for dual credit or take and pass the number of world travelers. Many colleges require two Accuplacer test in the fall. Successful completion of years of a foreign language for admission. All students this course should result in transferable college credits. will study the civilization and culture of the language using skits, songs, audio-visual aids, etc, Oral and written work will also involve vocabulary and Adv World Lang College Credit / Spanish I (Ivy grammar study as well as reading. Tech) 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 Adv World Lang College Credit / French I (Ivy Tech) Prerequisite: Spanish III, test scores 1semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 Spanish is the primary medium of instruction, as well as Prerequisite: French III; test scores the subject. The goal of the course is to continue French is the primary medium of instruction. The goal of development of and reinforcement of the basic skills of the course is to continue the development and the target language: listening, speaking, reading, and reinforcement of the skills of the target language: writing. The course continues the study of grammar/ listening, speaking, reading and writing at an syntax and vocabulary building and introduces Spanish intermediate level. The course continues the study of and Latin American civilization through conversation grammar/syntax and vocabulary building and coordinated with reading of cultural text as well as introduces French civilization through conversation written and oral reports. The student must meet Ivy coordinated with the reading of cultural and literary Tech standards for dual credit or take and pass the texts as well as written and oral reports. The student Accuplacer test in the fall.. Successful completion of must meet Ivy Tech standards for dual credit or take this course should result in transferable college credits. and pass the Accuplacer test in the fall. Successful
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Adv World Lang College Credit / Spanish II (Ivy Tech) 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Adv World Lang CC / Spanish I, test scores Spanish is the primary medium of instruction. The goal of the course is to continue the development and reinforcement of the basic skills of the target language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course continues the study of grammar/ syntax and vocabulary building and introduces Spanish and Latin American civilization through conversation coordinated with reading of cultural text as well as written and oral reports. The student must meet Ivy Tech standards for dual credit or take and pass the Accuplacer test in the fall. Successful completion of this course should result in transferable college credits.
Adv World Lang College Credit / Spanish III (Ivy French II Tech) 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 1 semester 1 credit Grades 12 Prerequisite: French I Prerequisite: Adv World Lang CC / Spanish II, test The coursework in French II enables students to scores participate in classroom as well as extracurricular Spanish is the primary medium of instruction. The goal activities related to French language and culture. of the course is to continue the development and Students will also be able to participate in reinforcement of the basic skills of the target language: conversations on such topics as daily routines, activities listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course and interests. French II provides students with the continues the study of grammar/ syntax and vocabulary opportunities to ask questions about events; discuss building and introduces Spanish and Latin American topics including personal experiences; interact in a civilization through conversation coordinated with variety of social and public situations; read simple texts reading of cultural text as well as written and oral to understand the main ideas; and create brief written reports. The student must meet Ivy Tech standards for responses to events. Additionally, students will become dual credit or take and pass the Accuplacer test in the familiar with geographic, political and historic features fall. Successful completion of this course should result of France; gain an understanding of French art, in transferable college credits. literature, music and food; and understand cultural etiquette. It is advisable to take French I and French II Adv World Lang College Credit / Spanish IV (Ivy in consecutive semesters. Tech) 1 semester 1 credit Grades 12 French III Prerequisite: Adv World Lang CC / Spanish III, test 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 scores Prerequisite: French II Spanish is the primary medium of instruction. The goal Students in French III learn to understand and of the course is to continue the development and appreciate other cultures by comparing behaviors, and reinforcement of the basic skills of the target language: to imitate the behaviors of French culture in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course conversations. In addition, students will be able to continues the study of grammar/ syntax and vocabulary demonstrate appropriate gestures and converse in a building and introduces Spanish and Latin American variety of social contexts; demonstrate mastery in civilization through conversation coordinated with navigating various forms of transportation; discuss reading of cultural text as well as written and oral videos and reading selections in texts; read for reports. The student must meet Ivy Tech standards for comprehension to gain knowledge of historical events, dual credit or take and pass the Accuplacer test in the literature, geography, architecture and politics; identify fall. Successful completion of this course should result major contributions that French culture has made to in transferable college credits. American society; discriminate when using past tense; plan trips to French destinations; write reports, reviews, postcards, and summaries; give commands, directions, French I and instructions; design an illustration for a poem or 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 story read; and write a self-portrait or describe another The coursework in French I enables students to person. develop an understanding of the reasons for learning French as well as of the people who speak it. Students will learn to apply effective strategies for learning a language and demonstrate a willingness to experience various Francophone cultures. French I provides the student with the opportunities to respond to and give oral directions; demonstrate an understanding of different forms of address; ask and answer simple questions; read words and phrases using context to aid in understanding; understand and follow brief written directions; read short narratives; and respond in writing to various prompts. Additionally, students learn nonverbal communication, major French holidays and cultural values, appropriate greetings and leave takings, and culturally appropriate etiquette. It is advisable to take French I and French II in consecutive semesters. 28 French IV Spanish III 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: French III Prerequisite: Spanish II Students will participate in many, varied classroom and Students who successfully complete Spanish III will be extracurricular activities involving the use of French or able to understand and appreciate other cultures by the French culture. They will also participate in comparing social behaviors and values of people using conversations to interpret questions, express opinions, the language being learned. Students are willing to and make judgments; participate in an Action initiate and participate in discussions concerning these Adventure; give presentations on cultural topics; read cultures. In addition, students are able to respond to for comprehension one play, one novel, and other questions and interact in a variety of social situations; forms of literature; make judgments on what they’ve read for comprehension from a variety of authentic read; write compositions on given topics; write materials; read short literary selections of poetry, plays, creatively, read aloud with appropriate intonation and and short stories; complete authentic forms and pronunciation; and memorize and recite a poem in documents and take notes that require familiar French. In addition, students will be aware of major vocabulary and structures; write paraphrases, literary, musical and cinematic periods and genres; the summaries, and brief compositions; describe different career advantages of proficiency in French; how to aspects of the culture using Spanish; seek help in a adjust speech to be appropriate for the situation and crisis situation and participate appropriately at special audience; French holidays and celebrations; and family occasions. current events in the Francophone world.
French V 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: French IV Students in French V participate in classroom activities related to French, as well as in conversations involving French and French culture. In addition, they will be able to initiate and participate in a variety of conversations, all reflecting both peer-group and simulated adult activities; develop and propose solutions to current issues; read and analyze authentic texts and compare them to other works; summarize the content of an authentic text, discussing the topic in writing with native speakers; be able to analyze and discuss poems of representative on the major poets and poetic tendencies in the francophone world, as well as writing their own poems; listen to, read, and discuss French song lyrics; write and perform in short plays and skits using themes common to French culture; give five oral reports on famous French artists and gain knowledge about major artistic movements and various art forms; and write creatively.
Spanish I 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9-12 Students in Spanish I will respond to oral directions and commands and make routine requests; understand and Spanish IV use appropriate forms of address in courtesy 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 expressions and be able to tell about daily schedules Prerequisite: Spanish III and events; ask and answer simple questions and Students who successfully complete Spanish IV will be participate in brief conversations; read isolated words able to participate in classroom and extra-curricular and phrases in situational context; comprehend brief activities related to Spanish. Students are willing to written directions; read short narrative texts; write participate in conversations with native and advanced familiar words and phrases in appropriate contexts; non-native speakers either in the community or the learn about nonverbal communication, use the Internet school. The course also enables students to respond to and/or read about different countries, their unique questions and interact in complex social situations; give holidays and customary foods; and greet and take presentations on cultural topics, paraphrase or restate leave. It is advisable to take Spanish I and Spanish II in what someone else has said; read for comprehension consecutive semesters. from a variety of longer authentic materials; write well- organized compositions; and begin using the language Spanish II creatively in writing. Students are also aware of the 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10-12 major art forms in at least one major historical period; Prerequisite: Spanish I become aware of the major literary, music, and artistic Students in Spanish II will ask and respond to periods; are able to adjust speech appropriate to the questions; participate in conversations on a variety of situation and audience, and are able to participate topics; relate a simple narrative about a personal appropriately in a variety of specific circumstances. experience or event; interact in a variety of situations to meet personal needs; understand main ideas and facts from simple texts; read aloud with appropriate intonation and pronunciation; write briefly in response to given situations; investigate major geographical features, historical events, and political structures of the countries being studied; familiarize themselves with different aspects of the Latin culture, such as music, food, customs, etc.; learn cultural expectations regarding arrival times. It is advisable to take Spanish I and Spanish II in consecutive semesters. 29
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