2015 - 2016 1 Table of Contents
Administration 2 Principal’s Message 2 S Support Staff 3 Special Programs 4 COURSE OFFERINGS T Art 5 Bilingual Education 5 Business/Computer Education 6 E English 6 Digital Media 8 Mathematics 8 I Music 9 Physical Education 10 JROTC 10 N Science 11 Social Science 12 World Languages 13
M SPECIAL PROGRAMS One Goal 14 International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme 15-16 E International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 16-18 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Graduation Check List 20 T JROTC Academy Course Sequences 21 IB MYP and Diploma Programme Course Sequences 21
Career and Technical Education Two and Three Year Se- Z quences 21 2 2015 - 2016 2014-2015 ADMINISTRATION
Stephen Ngo Principal
Jaime G. Jaramillo Jr Ruquiyah Rahman-Aquil Cheryl L. Williams Assistant principal Assistant principal Assistant principal
Dear Parents,
While the Steinmetz staff is dedicated to providing the best possible educational experience for your children, you also have a role in helping them make sound educational decisions which are necessary to meet their goals. It is important for you to discuss with them the available programming options which help maximize their potential as successful students. Our staff is ready to assist you and your child in ensuring that the best possible educational program has been selected. This booklet, which contains important programming information, is provided to assist you in making choices about your child’s course program. Please review it carefully with your child and speak with your child’s counselor if you need further assistance.
The Chicago Public Schools has defined the curriculum requirements for graduation. The courses taken in high school fo- cus on high standards and basic academic knowledge. These courses give both marketable and practical skills. The core courses emphasize the fundamental subject areas of English, mathematics, science, and social science. In addition, students take a world language, art or drafting, music, physical education/health or ROTC, and experience a program of career de- velopment to explore, understand and prepare for the numerous career choices available. With these courses, students will be able to meet entrance requirements at all colleges as well as have the necessary skills to enter the workplace.
In addition to the regular academic core and rigorous instructional program, Steinmetz College Prep offers three magnet programs. These programs, based on the ―schools within a school‖ model, provide students with options to acquire ad- vanced academic training.
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) offers freshmen and sophomore students rigorous academic challenges, holistic life skills, respect for world cultures and entry to the IB Diploma Program.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offers junior and senior students rigorous academic challenges, a comprehensive, skills based, international curriculum and the opportunity to compete for scholarships at the most prestig- ious universities both here and abroad.
The JROTC Academy provides a small school environment of focused learning guided by a team of mentoring teachers and military teaching partners. The program aims to build self-discipline, self-esteem, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills while focusing on a curriculum for college-bound students.
Advanced Placement Courses provide an opportunity for students to experience college level work and earn high honors credit. By passing the College Board advanced placement test for a subject area, students may bypass entry level courses at university. Advanced placement courses are open to all students. We offer courses in English, math, science, art, history, and world languages.
This catalog, designed to ease the task of subject selection, presents a clear picture of what Steinmetz College Prep has to offer. It is our desire that your child, upon graduation from Steinmetz, will be prepared to enter the world of work, pursue further technical training, or enter the college of his or her choice.
Stephen Ngo, Principal 2015 - 2016 3 SUPPORT STAFF & SPECIAL PROGRAMS
BILINGUAL COORDINATOR Yuridia Espinosa 773-534-3032
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME COOR- Nancyanne Ferrarini 773-534-2911 DINATOR
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME Katherine Doyle 773-534-2911 COORDINATOR JROTC ACADEMY DIRECTOR Col. John Baynes 773-534-3030 x25228
COUNSELORS 773-534-3033 Tania Moumji, Chair 773-534-3038 Yaritza Dejesus, 773-534-3052 Kimberly Diaz, 773-534-3045 Perla Ocampo, 773-534-3143 Deono Powell, 773-534-3039
CASE MANAGER Vincenzo Inga, Case Manager 773-534-3053 SCHEDULING OFFICE 773-534-3029 773-534-3031 Carlos J. Borges, Scheduler Claudio Mendrano, Assistant Scheduler STUDENT SERVICES 773-534-3030 x25215 Gerry Frank Patrice Mikolajczak ATTENDANCE OFFICE 773-534-3331 Renato Roldan, Director 773-534-3025 DEAN’S OFFICE 773-534-3035 Dr. Lorraine Frierson, Dean 773-534-3028 Hugo Miranda, Intervention Coordinator 773-534-3027 ANCILLARY STAFF 534-3030 Social Worker Maria Parra, x 25222 (M-F) School Nurse Nancy Konrad, x 25209M,Th, &F)
School Psychologist Dr. Pam Davis, 534-3342 (Mon & Thurs) 4 2015 - 2016 Special Program s INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a challenging, two year college preparatory curriculum open to highly motivated, aca- demically accelerated junior and senior students. Students develop the ability to understand, respect, value and celebrate world cultures. Students who participate in the program may earn the prestigious IB Diplo- ma, which is recognized by colleges and universities in more than 100 countries.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme offers fresh- men and sophomore students an accelerated, integrative, holistic academic program focusing on interna- tionalism, intercultural awareness and communication. The five areas of interaction within the disciplines promote the growth of personal values while continuing the focus of skill development and the acquisition of knowledge. The completion of the personal project is required for all sophomore MYP students. The International Middle Years Programme offers opportunity to enroll in the Diploma Program. This program requires an admissions application.
JROTC COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY The JROTC Academy provides a unique learning experience for high- ly motivated students capable of working in a structured environment. Academy students are guided by a team of dedicated mentor teachers and retired military instructors. The curriculum is an intensive, rigor- ous college preparatory curriculum composed of honors classes in the core subjects of Mathematics, Eng- lish, Science, and Social Studies. JROTC Academy students are required to adhere to strict rules of behav- ior and personal appearance and are required to wear uniforms. Uniforms are provided at government ex- pense. There are no fees or tuition associated with the program.
The focus of the Academy is citizenship, management, and the practical application of leadership skills. Students are expected to matriculate to university. The department sponsors a drill team, color guard, and a student staff.
Admission to the Academy is by application only. 2015 - 2016 5 Course Descriptions
CREDIT: 1 BOOK: None ART BOOK: None This is an introductory level course This course is an advanced class which where students learn to appreciate di- Gina Szulkowski, Chair will enhance the skills and techniques verse aspects of the discipline of thea- learned in the Studio Art Courses. More ter. Students are introduced to acting, Drafting Orientation complex projects will allow students to voice, improvisation, and script analy- COURSE NO.: 625101R demonstrate individual creativity and sis. The course helps students to contex- YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 problem solving as well as developing tualize the theatrical experience through PREREQUISITE: None their artistic style and voice. Students examination of theater history, and CREDIT: 1 will develop a portfolio showing artistic texts, as well as the process and product BOOK: None growth. This course culminates in the of staging performances. The course This course is designed to introduce College Board’s advanced placement test includes exposure to live theatrical pro- basic drawing skills common to the for this subject. duction. Drafting, Engineering and Architecture industry by utilizing traditional and 3D Ceramics Design I computer-aided design (CAD). The COURSE NO.: 917101R BILINGUAL student will learn to measure, and read YEAR LEVELS: 10, 11, 12 technical drawings such as floor plans PREREQUISITES: 915101R and blueprints. This class satisfies the CREDIT: 1 EDUCATION ART graduation requirement and is BOOK: None Yuridia Espinosa, Director essential for those who wish to pursue a This studio course will cover basic clay career in technical art, design, or manu- techniques. Students will learn the histo- facturing. Mathematics, Science and Social ry of ceramics as they learn how to create/ Science classes are offered in a build vases, sculptures. This class is an Studio Art Drawing/ intermediate step leading to A.P. Art Sheltered English setting. Painting I COURSE NO.: 921101R 3D Ceramics Design II English as a Second YEAR LEVELS: 10, 11, 12 COURSE NO.: 917201H Language I PREREQUISITE: None YEAR LEVELS: 10, 11, 12 10X Course CREDIT: 1 PREREQUISITES: 917101R COURSE NO.: 185101R BOOK: None CREDIT: 1 YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 This studio course develops and BOOK: None PREREQUISITES: Bilingual Coor- strengthens visual literacy by exploring This studio course will cover basic clay dinator Placement methods to communicate through draw- techniques. Students will learn the histo- BOOK: Milestones, Level A ing and painting. This is the intermedi- ry of ceramics as they learn how to create/ CREDIT: 2 English Credit ate class leading to A.P. Art. build vases, sculptures. This class is an BOOK: Milestones, Introductory intermediate step leading to A.P. Art level Studio Art Drawing/ The overall goal is to develop basic Painting II Art Yearbook Design I communicative competence in the areas COURSE NO.: 915141R of listening, speaking, reading and writ- COURSE NO.: 921201H ing. Importance will be placed on de- YEAR LEVELS: 10, 11, 12 YEAR LEVELS: 11, 12 PREREQUISITES: Approval of Mr. veloping survival skills, articulating PREREQUISITE: 921101r personal and social needs and adopting CREDIT: 1 Edwards CREDIT: 1 to a new environment and culture. BOOK: None This studio course develops and BOOK: None strengthens visual literacy by exploring Students will design and produce the English as a Second methods to communicate through draw- school yearbook. You will attend lots of school events and take lots of photo- Language II ing and painting. This is the intermedi- (Taken in conjunction with ate class leading to A.P. Art. graphs! ESL Communications II AP Studio Art: Drawing Drama Course) COURSE NO.: 973101R COURSE NO.: 186201R Portfolio YEAR LEVELS: 11, 12 YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 COURSE NO.: 916101A PREREQUISITES: Approval of Ms. PREREQUISITES: Bilingual Coor- YEAR LEVELS: 12 Meunier dinator Placement PREREQUISITE: 921101R and Rec- CREDIT: 1 CREDIT: 1 English Credit ommendation Form BOOK: Milestones, Level B 6 2015 - 2016 Course Descriptions
Students in ESL II will continue to CREDIT: 1 Computer Information develop basic communicative, cogni- BOOK: In class set tive and academic skills in English. This course focuses on cognitive skills Technology Focus will be on listening, comprehen- development in the areas of listening, COURSE NO.: 719101R sion, reading, speaking, and writing speaking, reading, and writing. YEAR LEVEL: combined with a strong emphasis on PREREQUISITE: None English grammar as an essential com- CREDIT: 1 Transitional English 1 BOOK: In class set ponent. In addition, formal introduc- (Taken with ESL Communica- tion to authentic literature will begin. This introductory computer course pro- tions IV) vides skills needed to complete various COURSE NO.: 184101R word processing, spreadsheet , and ESL Communications II YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 Power Point assignments. In addition (Taken in conjunction with PREREQUISITES: Bilingual English as a Second Language Coordinator Placement students will earn their consumer edu- II Course) CREDIT: 1 cation graduation credit which is a re- quirement for graduation. Students will COURSE NO.: 167201R BOOK: Literature, Timeless Voices, YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 Timeless Themes also learn basic programming, com- PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in The class curriculum parallels the Eng- plete interdisciplinary projects, and 186201R lish I curriculum. This class is offered to learn to use the Internet responsibly to students who could benefit from addi- CREDIT: 1 complete class research projects. BOOK: In class set tional work in spoken English, grammar This course focuses on cognitive skills and vocabulary development. development in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. ESL Communications IV Web Design (Taken in conjunction with COURSE NO.: 719201R English as a Second Transitional Survey Lit Course) YEAR LEVEL 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Passing Grade in COURSE NO.: 167401R Language III Information Technology - 719101R YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 (Taken in conjunction with ELECTIVE CREDIT: 1 PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in BOOK: In class set ESL Communications III 115101R In this course students will gain basic Course) CREDIT: 1 knowledge of HTML. Students are COURSE NO.: 186301R BOOK: In class set introduced to programming technolo- YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 This course focuses on cognitive skills gies, and gain basic vocabulary and PREREQUISITES: Bilingual development in the areas of listening, knowledge for discussing the technolo- Coordinator Placement speaking, reading, and writing. gy landscape. Students will also learn CREDIT: 1 intermediate programming, complete BOOK: Milestones, Level C Transitional English 2 Students in ESL III will refine cogni- interdisciplinary projects, and learn to COURSE NO.: 184201R use the Internet responsibly to complete tive skills in the areas of listening, YEAR LEVELS: 10, 11, 12 class research projects. In addition speaking, reading and writing. Focus PREREQUISITES: Bilingual students who have not earned their con- will be on listening, comprehension, Coordinator Placement sumer education requirement for gradu- reading, speaking, and writing com- CREDIT: 1 ation will be able to complete the re- bined with a strong emphasis on Eng- BOOK: Language, Literacy, & In- lish grammar as an essential compo- quirement in this class. quiry nent. The ESL III curriculum prepares The course parallels the English II cur- students for transition into a main- riculum and is offered to students who stream English I class or, if needed into ENGLISH could benefit from additional work in a Transitional English I class. spoken English, grammar and vocabu- Patricia Stuber, Chair
lary development. ESL Communications III Reading Workshop (Taken in conjunction with COURSE NO.: 126101R English as a Second Language COMPUTER YEAR LEVEL: 9 III Course) PREREQUISITE: None COURSE NO.: 167301R EDUCATION CREDIT: 1 BOOK: In class sets YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 Maribeth Ward, Chair PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in This course provides intensive practice 186301R applying literacy strategies to the kinds 2015 - 2016 7 Course Descriptions
of nonfiction texts encountered in high BOOK: Writing About Literature ELECTIVE CREDIT: 1 school coursework and real life. Student Choice for Inquiry Project BOOK: The Essential Shakespeare Grammar, vocabulary and nonfiction College level studies include speaking, So you think Shakespeare is boring, text structure comprehension strategies listening, reading, and writing assign- huh? That crazy language is too hard are emphasized. Students will read a ments with the focus on the critical anal- for you to handle? Not in this class! variety of materials that support that ysis of British literature from various In Shakespeare Studies you will not support English 1 Regular curriculum. genres. The focus of student writing in only read the Bard’s classics, but this course emphasizes the elements and you’ll use your own energy and crea- English I techniques of literary analysis. College tivity to bring his plays to life! The COURSE NO.: 184101R/H credit is given to those who score ade- class includes papers and tests, yes, but YEAR LEVEL: 9 only quately on the Advanced Placement also discussions, debates, on-your-feet PREREQUISITE: None English test in May. activities and performances. You will CREDIT: 1 also compare film versions of the plays BOOK: Language, Literacy & In- English IV – both traditional and modernized – as quiry; Writer’s Choice Green Level well as taking field trips to experience WORLD LITERATURE Shakespeare’s works as they were in- The first in a sequence of English COURSE NO.: 184401R/H courses, the focus of English I is lan- tended – on stage!! YEAR LEVEL: 12 guage, literacy, and inquiry. Vocabu- PREREQUISITES: 184301R lary, grammar, and writing are integral. CREDIT: 1 Journalism Students practice a variety of literacy BOOK: World Literature COURSE NO.: 132101R strategies with many literary genre. Novels, short stories, poems, dramas, YEAR LEVEL: 11,12 and essays by famous American, His- PREREQUISITE: None English II panic, European, Asian, and African ELECTIVE CREDIT: 1 American Literature writers from the Golden Age of Greece BOOK: None through the Modern period will be read. Want to have a voice? Looking to COURSE NO.: 184201R/H publish? Help create the school’s YEAR LEVEL: 10 only Emphasis will be placed on recognition, understanding, analyzing, and appreciat- newspaper. Work on current topics, PREREQUISITE: 184101R write editorials, do interviews, and CREDIT: 1 ing the universal elements of human nature and the cultural influences on have fun getting the message out! BOOK: Language, Literacy & In- quiry; Writer’s Choice Ruby Level man. A research paper is required. The second in a series of English College Prep courses, the focus is to extend the skills English IV AP Language COURSE NO.: 006611R and concepts of English I and to work and Composition YEAR LEVEL: 12 with themes and topics in American PREREQUISITE: None COURSE NO.: 175101A ELECTIVE CREDIT: 1 Literature. YEAR LEVEL: 12 BOOK: None PREREQUISITE: 184301H College Prep is a comprehensive and English III CREDIT: 1 mandatory course for all seniors. This British Literature BOOK: The Bedford Reader course focuses on post secondary edu- COURSE NO.: 184301R/H College level studies include speaking, cation, and students will explore and YEAR LEVEL: 11 only listening, reading, and writing assign- thoroughly plan and prepare for life PREREQUISITES: 184101R, ments with the focus on the critical anal- after high school. Planning and apply- 184201R ysis of world literature from various gen- ing to colleges and post-secondary CREDIT: 1 res. A written, in-depth, objective re- schools will be the primary goal of the BOOK: TBA search paper is required, and it is also first semester. Students will participate The third in a series of English courses, presented orally in a seminar setting. in every phase of college preparation the focus is to extend the skills and This course culminates in the College and planning—researching and match- concepts of English II and to work Board’s Advanced Placement test for ing with colleges, writing personal with themes and topics in British Liter- this subject. College credit is given to statements, submitting applications and ature. those who score adequately on the financial aid forms, applying for schol- Advanced Placement English test in arships and exploring careers and other English III AP Literature May. post-secondary options. During the second semester, students will and Composition Shakespeare Studies strengthen and develop post-secondary COURSE NO.: 170101A COURSE NO.: 108101H life skills with units and activities re- YEAR LEVEL: 11 YEAR LEVEL: 11,12 garding campus life, college issues, PREREQUISITE: 184201H PREREQUISITE: None and financial education. CREDIT: 1 8 2015 - 2016 Course Descriptions
fessional digital portfolio of completed and provides multiple and alternative projects. learning opportunities for key Algebra- DIGITAL ic concepts. CTE Digital Media III MEDIA (10X) Geometry COURSE NO.: 693301R COURSE NO.: 434101R/H Michael Edwards, Chair YEAR LEVEL: 12 YEAR LEVEL: 10 PREREQUISITES: 68810, 69210 PREREQUISITES: 413301R/H CREDIT: 1 CREDITS: 2 BOOK: None BOOK: N/A CTE Digital Media I The final course in graphics demon- This course addresses Euclidian and COURSE NO.: 693101R strates the high-end production tech- analytic geometry. YEAR LEVEL: 10/Must be followed niques of the field. Projects focus on by Graph. Comm. II in Grade 11 designing materials that mirror real Math Lab PREREQUISITE: None world communication needs in the work- COURSE NO.: 491201R CREDIT: 1 place. Professionally designed projects YEAR LEVEL: 10 BOOK: None by students include: business cards, PREREQUISITES: None The course provides students with an magazine layouts, printed T-shirts, post- CREDIT: 1 overview of the field of Graphic Arts in cards, posters, resumes and web site de- BOOK: N/A relation to the Printing Industry. Stu- sign. A variety of media is used such as: Math Lab 1 is a tutorial class that sup- dents create basic project projects using Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustra- ports students with their mathematics computer programs such as: Adobe tor, InDesign and Photoshop) Macrome- learning. Students will receive tutoring Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator and dia (Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash) that builds mathematical skills, sup- Photoshop) and Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office (Excel, Power ports the content in their core math (Power Point and Word). Students Point and Word). Students acquire skills classes, and covers content directly acquire skills using the current operat- using current operating systems: Mac aligned to Illinois state standardized. ing system Mac OS X or Microsoft OS X, Microsoft Windows and/or Open Each student works with a full-time Windows. Students will leave course Source. Students will leave course with tutor along with 1-2 peers in the same with a professional digital portfolio of a professional digital portfolio of com- math class. The tutor has a college de- completed projects. pleted projects. gree and is skilled in mathematics. The tutor spends time addressing individual CTE Digital Media II student needs and reviews concepts (10X) MATHEMATICS that the student may not have previous- ly mastered. This helps students feel COURSE NO.: 693201R Marie Chaparro, Chair more prepared for and exceed in the YEAR LEVEL: 11/Must be followed math classes needed for graduation. In by Adv. Graph. In Grade 12 addition, the course will help students PREREQUISITE: 68810 Algebra I build confidence with standardized CREDIT: 1 COURSE NO.: 413301R/H math test content by exposing them to BOOK: None YEAR LEVEL: 9 practice test situations, reviewing test- Students obtain a greater proficiency in PREREQUISITE: None type questions, and helping students graphic design for multimedia. Pro- CREDIT: 1 jects focus on deepening skills with a BOOK: N/A utilize test taking strategies. range of tools that are used in the pro- This is an elementary algebra course, which targets state standards for math fessional graphic communications Advanced Algebra 2/ workplace. Sample projects designed relative to grade nine. The course begins by students include: calendars, collag- to develop the skills and problem solving Trigonometry es, greeting cards, postcards and post- abilities required for the successful . COURSE NO.: 432101R/H ers. A variety of media is used such as: YEARS LEVEL: 11 Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illus- Algebra Extended PREREQUISITES: 434101H trator, InDesign and Photoshop) Mac- COURSE NO.: 413201R CREDIT: 1 romedia (Dreamweaver, Fireworks and YEAR LEVEL: 9 BOOK: N/A Flash) and Microsoft Office (Excel, PREREQUISITE: Taken in prepara- This course addresses polynomials, real Power Point, Publisher and Word). tion for Algebra I, Placement based on and complex numbers, variation and Students acquire skills using current scores proportion, exponential and logarith- operating systems: Mac OS X, Mi- CREDIT: 1 mic functions, sequences and series, crosoft Windows and/or Open Source. BOOK: N/A elementary trigonometry, and the ba- Students will leave course with a pro- This is a companion course to Algebra I sics of Statistics and Probability. 2015 - 2016 9 Course Descriptions
views and reinforces concepts covered in ments, organizational principles and Pre-Calculus Reg/Hon Algebra I and Geometry, as well as basic ideas expressed in works of music. COURSE NO.: 468101R/H skills as they pertain to real life situations YEARS LEVEL: 12 which students will encounter on the Prai- Beginning Band rie State Exam and which meet the Illi- PREREQUISITES: C or better in COURSE NO.: 938101R nois State Learning Goals for mathemat- 453101R, 432101R/H YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11 ics relative to grade eleven. The course CREDIT: 1 PREREQUISITE: None will employ an interactive computer soft- BOOK: N/A CREDIT: 1 ware program, Plato, which is intended to This is a challenging and demanding Beginning Band is the first level perfor- strengthen math skills, reading skills and course. The purpose of this course is to mance based course in instrumental test taking skills and consequently im- prepare the serious student for the study music. Students will develop correct prove a student’s overall test taking abil- of Calculus. This course will explore posture and breathing, accurate pitch ity. many new topics as well as extend those and consistent fundamental skills in
already studied in previous courses. playing a band instrument. A minimum Some of the topics addressed in the of two performances is required of stu- course are: exponential functions, loga- music dents for completion of coursework. rithmic functions, trigonometric func- Elizabeth Zaluba, Chair Instruments will be provided by the tions, series, discrete mathematics, prob- school.
ability and statistics and Boolean alge- bra. Beginning Mixed Chorus Intermediate Band COURSE NO.: 956101R COURSE NO.: 948101R YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 Financial Algebra YEAR LEVELS: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None COURSE NO.: 494201R PREREQUISITES: 938101R or CREDIT: 1 YEARS LEVEL: 12 performance evaluation BOOK: None PREREQUISITE: None CREDIT: 1 No prior singing experience is required CREDIT: 1 Intermediate Band is the second level for this boys’ and girls’course. Students BOOK: N/A performance based course in instrumen- will develop the fundamentals of good Mathematics plays a fundamental role in tal music. Students will continue per- vocal technique, correct posture, breath today’s world, including our complex forming with their chosen instrument control, and the ability to sing in 2-3 parts financial environment. Using practical and further the skills developed in Be- through the performance of quality choral business problems and real-world per- ginning Band. Intermediate Band will literature. A minimum of two concert sonal financial issues, this course will also serve to supplement the Marching performances is required. explore areas of mathematics that help Band and the Advanced Concert Band.
us understand, predict, and control our Participation in all performances is re- financial world. Topics may include: Intermediate Mixed quired to complete the coursework. investments, the stock market, business Chorus planning, banking, consumer credit, COURSE NO.: 959101R Marching Band insurance, taxation, student loans, home YEAR LEVEL: 10, 11, 12 COURSE NO.: 948201R buying versus renting, budgeting and PREREQUISITE: 95610, or 94610 YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 retirement planning. Students will ex- CREDIT: 1 PREREQUISITE: None plore and master mathematical concepts BOOK: None CREDIT: 1 and skills such as data analysis (scatter This course is designed for the student Marching Band is designed for students plots, averages, frequency distributions); who has had one year of beginning mixed who are prepared to perform inde- fitting data to equations; linear, quadrat- or girls’ chorus. The second level course pendently in an ensemble setting that ic, exponential, and piecewise models; of chorus continues to develop vocal pro- balances advanced and intermediate interest formulas (simple, compound, ficiency through more advanced choral level music with moderate to vigorous and continuous); and present and future literature. Students will sing in 3-4 parts, physical activity to carry out drill and/or value. begin a cappella music, and sing in for- parade formations. Course will prepare eign languages. A minimum of two con- students to perform for parades, football Integrated Math cert performances is required games, and other athletic/ outdoor ven- ues. COURSE NO.: 400101R YEARS LEVEL: 11 Music Appreciation PREREQUISITE: none COURSE NO.: 943101R CREDIT: 1 YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 BOOK: N/A PREREQUISITE: None This is an abridgement course that re- CREDIT: 1 Students will understand the sensory ele- 10 2015 - 2016 Course Descriptions
bics conditioning is emphasized. Stu- a sense of accomplishment, while instil- Physical dents are not exposed to Driver Educa- ling in them self-esteem, teamwork and tion as stated in State Laws. self discipline. The curriculum is based on a systematic progression of learning Education P.E. III Team Sports that is designed to promote each cadet’s Ernest Mitropoulos, Chair COURSE NO.: 990301R development at each grade level. YEAR LEVEL: 11 P.E. I/Health PREREQUISITE: None JROTC LET 2 COURSE NO.: 990101R CREDIT: 1 COURSE NO.: 991021R YEAR LEVEL: 9 BOOK: None YEAR LEVEL: 10 PREREQUISITE: None A class for young men and women who PREREQUISITE: 991011R CREDIT: 1 want to learn intermediate team sports CREDIT: 1 BOOK: None skills and play in touch football, soccer, BOOK: None One semester is an activity class which basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, The JROTC program is designed to includes softball, basketball, volleyball, weight training, badminton and softball. teach high school students the value of soccer, and bi-weekly aerobic condi- citizenship, leadership, service to the tioning. Individual skills and basic P.E. IV Lifetime Sports community, personal responsibility, and rules and sports strategies are stressed. COURSE NO.: 990401R a sense of accomplishment while instil- The other semester is classroom in- YEAR LEVEL: 12 ling in them self-esteem, teamwork and struction on health topics, including PREREQUISITE: None self-discipline. The curriculum is based hygiene, nutrition, physical fitness, CREDIT: 1 on a systematic progression of learning family life, drug and alcohol addiction BOOK: None that is designed to promote each cadet’s prevention, and peer pressure issues. A class for young men and women who development at each grade level. The want to learn advanced lifetime sports scope, focus, and content of the curricu- P.E. II/Drivers Education skills and play in touch football, soccer, lum is sequential and builds upon the basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, previous year’s learning. COURSE NO.: 990201R YEAR LEVEL: 10 weight training, badminton and softball. PREREQUISITE: Must pass four JROTC LET 3 Core Credits during previous school Intro to Strength and COURSE NO.: 991041R YEAR LEVEL: 11 year. Conditioning CREDIT: 1 PREREQUISITES: 991011R, COURSE NO.: 994601R BOOK: None 991021R YEAR LEVEL: 12 One quarter is devoted to the classroom CREDIT: 1 PREREQUISITE: None phase of Drivers Education. The re- BOOK: None CREDIT: 1 maining three quarters involve interme- The JROTC program is designed to BOOK: None diate basketball, volleyball, beginning teach high school students the value of A class for young men and women who weight training, touch football, floor citizenship, leadership, service to the want to learn the correlation of nutrition hockey and softball. Bi-weekly aero- community, personal responsibility, and fitness and weight training. bics conditioning is emphasized. a sense of accomplishment, while instil- ling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. The curriculum is based P.E. II Walking/No Driv- on a systematic progression of learning er’s jROTC that is designed to promote each cadet’s development at each grade level. The Education Col. Baynes, Commandant scope, focus, and content of the curricu- COURSE NO.: 9949111R lum is sequential and builds upon the YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10 JROTC LET 1 previous year’s learning. PREREQUISITE: COURSE NO.: 991011R CREDIT: 1 YEAR LEVEL: 9 JROTC-LET 4 BOOK: None PREREQUISITE: COURSE NO. 991061R Two semesters of activity are available ROTC Teacher Recommendation YEAR LEVEL: 12 for these students whom have deficien- CREDIT: 1 PREREQUISITE: 991041R cies in credits . Students will be ex- BOOK: None CREDIT: 1 posed to periodic conditioning updates. The JROTC program is designed to BOOK: None The two semesters involve intermediate teach high school students the value of Senior cadets have the responsibility for basketball, volleyball, beginning citizenship leadership, service to the leading and managing all of the activi- weight training, touch football, floor community, personal responsibility, and ties of the JROTC department. They hockey and softball. Bi-weekly aero- 2015 - 2016 11 Course Descriptions
are eligible for senior leadership posi- the connection between chemistry and course also relates important environ- tions in the JROTC Cadet Battalion and real world situations. mental issues to the lives of the stu- are eligible to be promoted up to rank dents, their families, and the communi- of Cadet Lieutenant Colonel. Senior Physics ty. Although it is ideal for students cadets also serve in senior positions on COURSE NO.: 333101R/H intending to eventually major in a sci- the cadet staff in the areas of plans. YEAR LEVELS: 11 ence at the post-secondary level, it is Training and operations; personnel ad- PREREQUISITE: None also incredibly valuable for non- ministration, and logistics. This pro- CREDIT: 1 science majors. gram provides opportunities for exten- BOOKS: Conceptual Physics sive practical leadership experience in Physics is the most basic of the sciences AP Environmental Science leadership, planning, and management. and it provides the foundation upon COURSE NO.: 376101A which all of the others are built. Before YEAR LEVELS: 12 we delve into the worlds of chemistry, PREREQUISITES: biology, or earth science, we must first CREDIT: 1 understand the properties of matter, tem- BOOK: Living In The Environment Science perature, heat, waves, electricity, mag- The world’s current course of existence Tara Dunne, Chair netism, and circuits. All of these are the is not sustainable. The basic causes of domain of physics. Our course begins today’s environmental problems are Biology with the study of the scientific method. population growth, wasteful use of Next comes motion and all of its related resources, and the tragedy of the com- COURSE NO.: 332101R/H topics such as force, energy, momentum, mons, poverty, poor environment ac- YEAR LEVELS: 9 only work, power, and machines. Then we counting and ecological ignorance. PREREQUISITE: None reach the concepts of electrostatics, mag- They are interconnected because of CREDIT: 1 netism, circuits and the connection be- political and economic practices that BOOK: Biology tween them. Physics does stress the con- are not equitable for various popula- This general biology course is the first nection between mathematics and sci- tions, in resource consumption and in in a three-year science sequence — ence, so a minimum of skills in algebra technological applications. biology, chemistry, and physics — that and geometry are useful This course relies on the following is designed to assist students’ learning themes: science as a process, energy of essential scientific concepts and processes underlying all ecological skills. This course will center around H Environmental Science processes, the Earth as a single inter- key concepts in the following areas: COURSE NO.: 339101H connected system, human ability to being a scientist, evolution, energy mat- YEAR LEVELS: 11 alter natural systems, the cultural and ter and organization, reproduction and PREREQUISITES: social context of environmental prob- inheritance in living systems, growth CREDIT: 1 lems, and human survival being based and differentiation in living systems BOOK: upon practices that can achieve sustain- and ecology. This course uses a model able systems. This course culminates of study wherein ideas are developed This course is intended for students in- in the College Board’s advanced place- through hands-on experience. The fol- terested in better preparation for more ment test for this subject. lowing steps are included in this model: advanced science courses such as Ad-
Engage; Explore; Explain; Elaborate; vanced Placement Biology or Advanced Evaluate. Placement Environmental Science. The Forensic Science course is a rigorous treatment that inte- COURSE NO.: 302101R Chemistry grates a broad variety of science disci- YEAR LEVELS: 12 plines such as biology, ecology, chemis- PREREQUISITE: None COURSE NO.: 334201R/H try, and physical science. It includes BOOK: Forensic Science – Funda- YEAR LEVELS: 10 only numerous, student-driven investigations mentals & Investigations PREREQUISITE: None designed to promote a more advance Learn about science used to solve legal CREDIT: 1 level of science practices and enhance cases and crimes. This a multi- BOOKS: Chemistry In The Commu- literacy and self expression in the stu- disciplinary field that addresses con- nity dent. cepts in chemistry, zoology, anatomy, The chemistry program is designed to Students interested in college prepara- genetics, medicine, physics, mathemat- teach students the basic chemistry con- tion should consider this course. The ics, and sociology. The course empha- cepts, including structure of the atom curriculum promotes awareness and un- sizes applying the scientific method to and how this structure is related to the derstanding of environmental problems evaluate physical evidence. This behavior and property of compounds. and demonstrates the interconnectedness course does not meet graduation re- This course will use inquiry and tech- of the world and its ecosystems. quirement. nology to address essential concepts, to With its strong social science links, the solve problems, and to show students 12 2015 - 2016 Course Descriptions
ecology, evolution and a survey of the and history. Students analyze the histo- Earth and Space Science diversity of organisms. This fast paced ry of the United States through various COURSE NO.: 335101R class will feature exploration of anatomy themes like war, conflict, and imperial- YEAR LEVELS: 12 and physiology with an emphasis on ist expansion; social movements and PREREQUISITES: None interactive human functions. Discus- struggles for equal rights; and political CREDIT: 1 sions of medical and ethical implications and economic trends over time. It is a Book: will be revealed through up to date sup- required course offered at several lev- You are invited to learn how the horse- plemental materials. Ecological princi- els, which surveys the major events in hide nebula was formed, along with ples will be explored through an ecology United States History from Recon- how to determine the age of a fossil. field trip. This course culminates in the struction era through the contemporary How does a beautiful crystal of calci- College Board’s advanced placement period. There will also be a unit on the um sulfate form? Why are we all the test for this subject. U.S. Constitution. Students are re- stuff of stardust? Students will learn quired to take and pass the Public and experience the mysteries of the Law 195 Exam. heavens and earth. Through directed inquiry and experimentation, various Psychology topics of astronomy, geology, meteor- COURSE NO.: 207101R/H ology, and oceanography will be ex- Social YEAR LEVELS: 11 plored. The scientific method will be PREREQUISITES: None stressed in investigations performed in CREDIT: 1 class, and thoughtful analysis will be studies BOOK: applied to specific and exciting areas in Marcie Buckmaster, Chair Why do people behave the way they Earth and Space Science. If you have do? Is personality the result of nature ever wondered what the tenth planet World Studies or nurture? Psychology applies the Common Core College Readiness might be, or how scientists use radio COURSE NO.: 231101R/H Standards for literacy while studying labeling to determine age, look no fur- YEAR LEVELS: 9 or 12 every day human activity and interac- ther. Want to take a ride? PREREQUISITE: None tion. This course focuses on individual CREDIT: 1 behavior and why an individual thinks, Anatomy BOOK: World Culture:A Global Mo- feels, and reacts to certain stimuli and COURSE NO.: 391101R/H saic situations. Major emphases will be YEAR LEVELS: 12 This course focuses on current global placed on stages in childhood and ado- PREREQUISITE: Counselor Place- issues taking place in Europe, Latin lescence, how the brain works, devel- ment America, Africa, and Asia, and applies opment of personality, psychological CREDIT: 1 the Common Core College Readiness testing, social psychology, and psycho- BOOK: Principles of Anatomy & Standards for literacy, reading, and writ- logical disorders. Upon successful Physiology ing. Particular interest will focus on completion of this class, students will Have you ever wondered what was themes like War and Conflict; Terror- be able to understand the major themes inside a human body? Here is your ism; Competition for Global Resources; in psychology and how it helps under- chance to find out! This course will Genocide; Globalization; World Reli- stand individual behavior. deal with the structure and function of gions; and Human Rights. This course
the human body. In this course you will help students understand current will learn about the structure of the issues in the world through the lens of Sociology organs, how they function, and some history, sociology, culture with a focus COURSE NO.: 291101R/H common diseases and defects. Expect on current events. Students are re- YEAR LEVELS: 11 to get your hands dirty as the course quired to take and pass the Consumer PREREQUISITES: None involves activities including dissec- Ed Exam. CREDIT: 1 tions! BOOK: Why do groups of people behave in AP Biology United States History certain ways? What explains all of to- day’s social problems, like violence, COURSE NO.: 372101A COURSE NO.: 236101R/H gangs, poverty, discrimination, teen YEAR LEVEL: 12 YEAR LEVEL: 10 pregnancy? Where do people get their PREREQUISITES: 35510, 45310 PREREQUISITES: None beliefs and social habits? Sociology CREDIT: 1 CREDIT: 1 applies the Common Core College BOOK: AP Biology (Campbell & BOOK: The Americans Readiness Standards for literacy while Reese) This is a survey course that applies the studying every day human activity and This advanced College Preparatory Common Core College Readiness Stand- interaction. Students will investigate class will include an in-depth look at ards for literacy (reading and writing) 2015 - 2016 13 Course Descriptions
the everyday life of human beings, and about the ethics and methods psycholo- try to understand why groups in society gists use in their science and practice in Contemporary American act the way they do based on sociologi- preparation for the College Board’s Ad- cal analysis. Students will share ideas vanced Placement test for this subject. History about human interaction within the COURSE NO.: 238101R home, school, workplace, and society, Civics YEAR LEVELS: 11 PREREQUISITES: None as well as learn about people in differ- COURSE NO.: 213101R CREDIT: 1 ent cultures. Students will also learn YEAR LEVEL: 11 BOOK: None about the causes of social problems PREREQUISITES: None Contemporary American History is a found in today’s world. Upon success- CREDIT: 1 survey course which analyzes the do- ful completion of the course, students BOOK: The Americans mestic and foreign policy issues of the will be able to identify major social How do people get their political be- United States since the turn of the cen- problems within the United States, liefs? Am I a Conservative or Liberal? tury. Political, economic, and cultural describe different facets of those prob- What is government doing right now in issues are analyzed as they relate to the lems and defend positions and opinions the U.S that has a direct impact on my state of Illinois in particular and as they believe are important. Students life? How can I get involved and make a they relate to the United States in gen- are required to take and pass the Con- difference? This is a year-long course eral. Also emphasized is the role of the sumer Ed Exam.. that applies the Common Core reading, United States as a major power in a writing, and critical thinking skills need- global context. Students will engage in ed to explore the practical knowledge Law in American Society various activities that will teach them and understanding of how our American COURSE NO.: 280101R to analyze the political, economic, geo- government functions. Relevance to real YEAR LEVELS: 11 graphical, and cultural systems and life is the focus of this class, and how to PREREQUISITES: None how they relate to world and United connect to the democratic process as CREDIT: 1 States history. Students will develop citizens of the United States. Students BOOK: Street Law the ability to interpret and express ide- will be able to apply knowledge of the This course develops knowledge of as, recognize and investigate problems, US Constitution and demonstrate their American laws, especially from politi- formulate solutions, and learn to work understanding of how the American sys- cal, economic, legal and cultural per- independently and as a group member. tem of government functions on the lo- spectives. A companion course may be Students are required to take and pass cal, state and national levels as well as taken in senior year. Students are re- the Consumer Ed Exam. the impact on individual citizens. Stu- quired to take and pass the Consumer Ed Exam. dents will also be able to demonstrate their understanding that US citizens have AP Psychology both rights and responsibilities in order WORLD for our government to maintain order in COURSE NO.: 271101A our society. YEAR LEVELS: 12 LANGUAGES
PREREQUISITES: None History of Chicago Tanya Ramos, Chair CREDIT: 1 BOOK: COURSE NO.: 263101R AP Psychology is designed to intro- YEAR LEVELS: 12 French I duce students to the scientific study of PREREQUISITES: None COURSE NO.: 552101R the behavior and mental processes of CREDIT: 1 YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 human beings. To accomplish this, the BOOK: Chicago PREREQUISITE: None course provides instruction in each of The History of Chicago elective will be CREDIT: 1 the following 14 content areas: History an in depth look at our local history, the BOOK: Discovering French 1 and Approaches, Research Methods, history of Illinois, and how our city be- Students will be introduced to the Biological Bases of Behavior, Sensa- comes the place we live in today. The French language and acquire beginning tion and Perception, States of Con- city of Chicago is one of the largest, level proficiency in oral and written sciousness, Learning, Cognition, Moti- most successful, and influential cities in communication. Students will also be vation and Emotion, Developmental the world. Students will develop re- exposed to the French culture and liter- Psychology, Personality, Testing and search and analysis skills by participat- ature. Individual Differences, Abnormal Psy- ing in the Chicago History fair competi- chology, Treatment of Psychological tion. Students will be expected to spend French II Disorders, and Social Psychology. Stu- a large amount of time outside of school COURSE NO.: 552201R dents are exposed to the psychological to do research at public libraries, the YEAR LEVELS: 10, 11 & 12 facts, principles, and phenomena asso- Chicago Historical Society Library and PREREQUISITE: 55210 ciated with each of the major subfields Museum. Students are required to take CREDIT: 1 within psychology. They also learn and pass the Consumer Ed Exam. 14 2015 - 2016 Course Descriptions
BOOK: Discovering French 1 Spanish II This course is a continuation of French AP Spanish COURSE NO.: 558201R/H COURSE NO.: 578101A I. Students will acquire intermediate YEAR LEVELS: 10, 11, 12 level proficiency in oral and written YEAR LEVELS: 11, 12 PREREQUISITES: 558101r, or PREREQUISITES: 558101R, communication with continued expo- placement test sure to French culture and literature. 558201R, 558301R or 548101R, CREDIT: 1 548201R or testing ONLY French III BOOK: En Espanol 1 CREDIT: 1 (A.P. Credit) COURSE NO.: 552301R This course is a continuation of Spanish BOOK: Nuevas Vistas Curso Uno YEAR LEVELS: 11, 12 I. Students will acquire intermediate This course is geared toward preparing PREREQUISITE: 55210, 55220 levels of proficiency in oral and written the students to pass the advanced CREDIT: 1 communication with continued exposure placement exam in the Spanish lan- BOOK: Discovering French 2 to the Latino culture and literature. guage. Passing the A.P. exam will This course is a continuation of French give students both high school and II. Students will acquire intermediate Spanish Speakers II college credit This course will be used to advanced levels of proficiency in COURSE NO.: 548201H or Place- for the Speakers III class. . This course oral and written communication with ment culminates in the College Board’s ad- continued exposure to French culture YEAR LEVELS: 10, 11, 12 vanced placement test for this subject. and literature PREREQUISITES: 548101r CREDIT: 1 Italian II BOOK: Nuevas Vistas Curso Dos COURSE NO.: 555201R This course is a continuation of Spanish Special YEAR LEVELS: 10, 11, 12 Speakers I. Students will acquire inter- PREREQUISITE: 555101R mediate to advanced levels of proficien- CREDIT: 1 cy in oral and written communication Programs BOOK: Oggi in Italia with a continued emphasis on the Latino This course is a continuation of Italian culture, intense grammar and literature. I. Students will acquire intermediate ONE GOAL levels of proficiency in oral and written Spanish III Neha Patel communication with continued expo- COURSE NO.: 558301R Kimberly Daughenbaugh sure to Italian culture and literature. YEAR LEVELS: 11, 12 Coordinator PREREQUISITES: 558101R, Spanish I 558201R, or placement test ONE Goal 1 COURSE NO.: 558101R/H CREDIT: 1 COURSE NO.: 891101R YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 BOOK: En Espanol 2 YEAR LEVEL: 11 PREREQUISITE: None This is a continuation of Spanish II. PREREQUISITE: None CREDIT: 1 Students will acquire intermediate to CREDIT: 1 BOOK: En Espanol 1 advanced levels of proficiency in oral Students will be introduced to the and written communication with contin- BOOK: This is a junior-level course in which Spanish language and acquire begin- ued exposure to the Latino culture and students must apply and be selected as ning level proficiency in oral and writ- literature. sophomores for admittance. Through- ten communication. Students will also out the junior year, students focus on be exposed to Latino culture and litera- Spanish Speakers III preparing for the ACT, raising their ture. COURSE NO.: 548301H or Place- GPA, researching colleges and univer-
ment sities, studying college majors, and Spanish Speakers I YEAR LEVELS: 10, 11, 12 searching for their match, overmatch, COURSE NO.: 548101H PREREQUISITES: 548201H and undermatch schools. Students YEAR LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12 CREDIT: 1 attend multiple conferences and col- PREREQUISITES: BOOK: Nuevas Vistas Curso Dos lege visits and gain access to numerous CREDIT: 1 This course is a continuation of Spanish higher education resources. This pro- BOOK: Nuevas Vistas Curso Uno Speakers I. Students will acquire inter- gram is designed to get students into, This course is intended for Spanish mediate to advanced levels of proficien- and graduate from, four-year colleges Speaking students. Students will ac- cy in oral and written communication and universities. quire an intermediate proficiency in with a continued emphasis on the Latino oral and written communication with a culture, intense grammar and literature. ONE Goal 2 strong emphasis on grammar, literature COURSE NO.: 891201R and culture. YEAR LEVEL: 12 2015 - 2016 15 Course Descriptions
PREREQUISITE: None BOOK: Prentice Hall American Lit- CREDIT: 1 CREDIT: 1 erature BOOK: Biology (Prentice Hall) BOOK: This course will continue the exploration In this course students will study bio- This course is a continuation of Urban of literary genres and building the ana- logical phenomena, and the relation- Students Empowered, Y1, and occurs lytic skills developed in English I. Stu- ships between organisms and their liv- during the senior year. In the second dents will develop a greater understand- ing and non living environments. Stu- year of the program, students focus all ing of the movements in literary criti- dents will comprehend and appreciate of their time and energy on college cism and will respond to literary works the basic concepts of the organization applications, admission into universi- in a variety of ways. Students will col- of species, the cyclical changes that ties, collecting financial aid, and enrol- laborate on research projects integrating take place in the life cycle of plants ling in their best-fit, match college. literature with the historical periods stud- and animals, and the interdependence Students continue to attend multiple ied in U.S. History. Students learn to of all life forms. Reading, writing, conferences and college visits, and view literature through a variety of criti- research and technological skills will again have access to numerous higher cal lenses, each of which looks at litera- be stressed. education resources. After Y2 in Ur- ture as both a product and shaper of so- ban Students Empowered, students are cial issues and forces. MYP Chemistry prepared for life after high school. COURSE NO.: 374101H
MYP World Studies YEAR LEVEL: 10 INTERNATIONAL COURSE NO.: 278101H PREREQUISITE: MYP Pro- YEAR LEVEL: 9 gramme Acceptance BACCALAUREATE PREREQUISITE: MYP Programme CREDIT: 1 Acceptance BOOKS: Chemistry (Holt) CREDIT: 1 The study of chemistry requires the use MIDDLE YEARS BOOK: World Cultures: A Global of inquiry and technological design to Mosaic solve problems and to investigate phe- PROGRAMME This course is an in-depth study of how nomena. Chemists use math to de- Katherine Doyle history and geography influence culture. scribe the composition and transfor- IB MYP Coordinator Countries and geographic differences are mation of substances. The relation- linked by art, music, science and litera- ships between variable may be ex- ture. World history and geography are a pressed as equations and can be dis- MYP Survey of connecting link to all disciplines. Re- played by using graphs. The SI system Literature search, reading and writing skills and the of units is the measurement standard use of technology are stressed. used to quantify physical variables. COURSE NO.: 178101H Laboratory safety and measurement YEAR LEVEL: 9 techniques are of paramount im- PREREQUISITE: MYP U.S. History portance in the study of chemistry. MYP Programme Acceptance COURSE NO.: 278201H
CREDIT: 1 YEAR LEVEL: 10 BOOK: Lterature Timeless Voices, PREREQUISITE: MYP Programme MYP Algebra Timeless Themes Acceptance COURSE NO.: 434401H This course emphasizes the importance CREDIT: 1 YEAR LEVEL: 9 of communication in one's own lan- BOOK: The American Pageant PREREQUISITE: MYP Pro- guage through the development of This course emphasizes the study of the gramme Acceptance speaking, hearing, listening, reading, U.S. from its colonial beginnings to con- CREDIT: 1 writing and critical thinking skills. temporary culture. The course will focus BOOK: N/A Students read widely in all genres of on the impact of industrialization and This course introduces the field axioms literature and learn to write responses urbanization with emphasis on the inter- of algebra and explores propositions. to literature through the use of literary dependence of all countries. Reading, Students develop models reflecting terms and devices. Technology skills writing, research and technology are their understanding of math. They also are integral to all research and cross- stressed as well as problem solving and apply problem solving skills, recog- curricular projects and presentations. team building activities. nize, formulate, and describe equations focusing on the relevance of algebra to daily life. MYP American Literature MYP Biology COURSE NO.: 178201H COURSE NO.: 353101H MYP Geometry YEAR LEVEL: 10 YEAR LEVEL: 9 COURSE NO.: 434401H PREREQUISITES: 184101H and PREREQUISITE: MYP Programme YEAR LEVEL: 10 MYP Programme Acceptance acceptance PREREQUISITES: 413301H and CREDIT: 1 16 2015 - 2016 MYP Course Descriptions
MYP Programme Acceptance COURSE NO.: 178401A CREDIT: 1 MYP PE I YEAR LEVEL: 11 BOOK: N/A COURSE NO.: 992101R PREREQUISITE: None This course focuses on the development YEAR LEVEL: 9 CREDIT: 1 of logic through inductive and deduc- PREREQUISITES: BOOK: Warriner’s Handbook tive reasoning. Euclidean and analytic MYP Programme Acceptance This course requires students to ex- geometry are studied. Students use CREDIT: 1 press ideas with clarity, coherence, logic to explore geometric concepts that Physical Education in the MYP encour- precision and fluency in both written relate a knowledge of geometry to other ages the understanding and importance and oral communication. Through a disciplines and to real life situations. of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. The study of world literature in translation, students should develop knowledge, students develop the ability to analyze MYP Spanish I critical thinking and reflection skills and literary content and structure. COURSE NO.: 568101H a sense of responsibility to long-term YEAR LEVEL: 9 healthy living. The development of IB HL English A PREREQUISITE: MYP Programme physical, social, personal, and emotional World Literature II Acceptance growth is promoted. COURSE NO.: 178501H CREDIT: 1 YEAR LEVEL: 12 BOOK: En Espanol 1 & 2 MYP PE II/Driver Educa- PREREQUISITE: None An introduction to basic language skills CREDIT: 1 emphasizing vocabulary and the devel- tion BOOK: None (Novels distributed opment of cultural awareness. Students COURSE NO.: 992201R through class) will learn discriminatory listening skills YEAR LEVEL: 9 This course teachers students to utilize and written expression. PREREQUISITES: formal commentary, oral presentation, MYP Programme Acceptance CREDIT: 1 and essay writing to explore world MYP Spanish II The second year of MYP Physical Educa- literature. An IB examiner externally COURSE NO.: 568201H tion analyzes human performance critically. moderates work in this course. YEAR LEVEL: 10 It addresses issues of international- PREREQUISITES: 558101H and mindedness and ethics by considering IB HL History of the MYP Programme Acceptance sport, exercise and health in relation to Americas CREDIT: 1 them individual and in a global context. COURSE NO.: 278101A BOOK: En Espanol 2 & 3 One quarter is devoted to Driver Education YEAR LEVEL: 11 This is a continuation of Spanish I with emphasis on the development of read- PREREQUISITE: None ing, writing, and speaking skills MYP Art CREDIT: 1 through the study of Spanish literature. COURSE NO.: 977101H BOOK: A History of the World in Students will also be able to extract and YEAR LEVELS: 10 the 20th Century incorporate cultural influences linking PREREQUISITE: None This course prepares students to com- Spanish to other core disciplines. CREDIT: 1 plete IB history assessments at the Art is the first level performance based higher level. Students will gain a com- MYP Computer course in Art. Students will learn the prehensive understanding of significant historical and cultural history of art as events, trends and movements in the Technology they create projects designed to develop history of the Americas. Students will COURSE NO.: 787101H their drawing and painting skills. complete an in-depth study of a histori- YEAR LEVELS: 9 or 10 cal subject as their internal assessment, PREREQUISITE: MYP Programme which will be moderated by an external Acceptance INTERNATIONAL examiner. CREDIT: 1 BACCALAUREATE BOOK: In Class Set IB HL 20th Century World This course is an overview of computer DIPLOMA science. Topics include the basic concepts Topics of Windows XP Operating System, file PROGRAMME COURSE NO.: 227101A management techniques, word-processing, YEAR LEVEL: 12 spreadsheets, database, presentations and Nancyanne Ferrarini PREREQUISITE: 27810 internal related applications. Curricular IB DP Coordinator CREDIT: 1 activities are designed to support real- BOOKS: 20th Century World, 20th world applications and collaborative initi- IB HL English A Century World History Course atives and group work within the disci- Companion, History—20th Century plines. World Literature I World: The Cold War, Peacekeeping 2015 - 2016 17 MYP Course Descriptions
This course focuses on the global IB HL Biology II IB HL Spanish I events, trends, and movements of the th COURSE NO.: 351201A COURSE NO.: 568101A 20 Century. Students in this course YEAR LEVEL: 12 YEAR LEVEL: 11 will complete the IB external assess- PREREQUISITE: 351101A PREREQUISITE: ments at the higher level. Work in this CREDIT: 1 None course is moderated by an external BOOK: Heinemann Biology, Biozone CREDIT: . 1 examiner. I and II, Biology Course Companion BOOK: En Espanol 2 (book and
th Through this course, students refine the workbook) IB SL 20 Century World investigative skills necessary to sustain a A course for students who have previ- Topics responsible position as caretakers of the ous study of the language and wish to COURSE NO.: 227201A earth’s changing ecosystem. Work in develop a very sophisticated use of the YEAR LEVEL: 12 this course is externally moderated by an language in a variety of situations in- PREREQUISITE: IB examiner. cluding the everyday, the academic, CREDIT: 1 and the abstract. The course is orga- BOOKS: 20th Century World, 20th IB Theory of Knowledge nized around academic, cultural and Century World History Course social objectives that are designed to th Extended Essay II present a comprehensive view of the Companion, History—20 Century COURSE NO.: 179201A World: The Cold War, Peacekeeping cultures in which the target language is YEAR LEVEL: 12 spoken. This course focuses on the global PREREQUISITE: 179101A events, trends, and movements of the th CREDIT: 1 20 Century. Students in this course BOOK: Theory of Knowledge Course IB SL Spanish I will complete the IB external assess- Companion COURSE NO.: 568501A ments at the standard level. Work in Through this course students evaluate YEAR LEVEL: 11 this course is moderated by an external their learning by engaging in reflection PREREQUISITE: examiner. on and question of the areas of None knowledge and ways of knowing. An CREDIT: . 1 IB HL Biology I extended essay, TOK essay and TOK BOOK: En Espanol 2 (book and COURSE NO.: 351101A presentation are required. workbook) YEAR LEVEL: 11/Must be fol- A course for students who have previ- ous study of the language and wish to lowed by IB Biology II in Grade 12 IB SL Math Studies I PREREQUISITE: None develop competent use of the language COURSE NO.: 473101A in a variety of everyday situations. CREDIT: 1 YEAR LEVEL: 11/Must be followed BOOK: Heinemann Biology, Bi- The course is organized around aca- by Math Studies II in Grade 12 demic, cultural and social objectives ozone I and II, Biology Course Com- PREREQUISITE: None panion that are designed to present a compre- CREDIT: 1 hensive view of the cultures in which Through this course, students develop BOOK: Mathematics for the Interna- the ability to understand and apply the target language is spoken. tional Student scientific terminology and methodolo- Students utilize mathematical concepts gy in written, oral, and practical terms. and problem solving abilities in order to IB SL Spanish ab initio I accurately define problems and search COURSE NO.: 568701A IB Theory of Knowledge for their solutions. YEAR LEVEL: 11 PREREQUISITE: None Extended Essay I CREDIT: 1 COURSE NO.: 179101A IB SL Math Studies II BOOK: En Espanol 2 (book and YEAR LEVEL: 11 COURSE NO.: 473201A workbook) PREREQUISITE: None YEAR LEVEL: 12 This course is designed for students CREDIT: 1 PREREQUISITE: 473101A with no previous study of the language. BOOK: Theory of Knowledge CREDIT: 1 Students will develop language skills Course Companion BOOK: Mathematics for the Interna- appropriate for everyday social interac- Through this course students evaluate tional Student, Mathematics Exam tions and study the cultures in which their learning by engaging in reflection Guide the language is spoken. on and question of the areas of Students complete a mathematics re- knowledge and ways of knowing. search based project involving the col- Work on the extended essay begins in lection, analysis and evaluation of data. IB HL Spansh II this course. Work in this course is externally moder- COURSE NO.: 568201A ated by an IB examiner. YEAR LEVEL: 12 PREREQUISITE: None 18 2015 - 2016 ib Course Descriptions
CREDIT: 1 CREDIT: 1 This course is an advance course on com- BOOK: Nuevas Vistas Curso de In- BOOK: Art through the Ages puter science. Topics include the basic troduccion (book and workbook) This is a course that introduces students concepts of Windows XP Operating Sys- This course prepares students for the IB to the formal elements and history of the tem, file management techniques, word- Spanish B examinations at the higher arts. Students will complete independent processing, spreadsheets, database, presen- level. Students will explore thematic research on a period in art history, a ma- tations and internal related applications. strands through written and oral com- jor artist, or elements of art in a specific Curricular activities are designed to support munication. Work in this course is ex- culture and begin a series of portfolio real-world applications and collaborative ternally moderated by an IB examiner. pieces based around a central theme. initiatives and group work within the disci- Students work will be assessed using the plines. IB SL Spanish II IB standard level rubrics. COURSE NO.: 568601A YEAR LEVEL: 12 IB HLVisual Arts II PREREQUISITE: None COURSE NO.: 977201A CREDIT: 1 YEAR LEVEL: 12 BOOK: Nuevas Vistas Curso de In- PREREQUISITE: None troduccion (book and workbook) CREDIT: 1 This course prepares students for the IB BOOK: Art through the Ages Spanish B examinations at the standard This course continues the student’s ex- level. Students will explore thematic ploration of the formal elements and his- strands through written and oral com- tory of the arts. Through ongoing formal munication. Work in this course is ex- presentations, critiques and interviews, ternally moderated by an IB examiner. students will create a formal portfolio that shows close alignment to the ideas developed and tested in the research IB SL Spanish ab initio II workbook. Work in this course is exter- COURSE NO.: 568801A nally moderated by an IB examiner who YEAR LEVEL: 12 will facilitate an interview following the PREREQUISITE: None criteria in the visual arts higher level as- CREDIT: 1 sessment standards BOOK: En Espanol 2 (book and workbook) This course prepares students for the IB IB SL Visual Arts II Spanish B ab initio exam. COURSE NO.: 977401A Students will continue to develop oral YEAR LEVEL: 12 and written language skills for everyday PREREQUISITE: None social interactions. CREDIT: 1 BOOK: Art through the Ages IB HL Visual Arts I Change description: This course contin- COURSE NO.: 977101A ues the student’s exploration of the for- YEAR LEVEL: 11 mal elements and history of the arts. PREREQUISITE: None Through ongoing formal presentations, CREDIT: 1 critiques and interviews, students will BOOK: Art through the Ages create a formal portfolio that shows close This is a course that introduces students alignment to the ideas developed and to the formal elements and history of tested in the research workbook. Work the arts. Students will complete inde- in this course is externally moderated by pendent research on a period in art his- an IB examiner who will facilitate an tory, a major artist, or elements of art in interview following the criteria in the a specific culture and begin a series of visual arts standard level assessment portfolio pieces based around a central standards. theme. Students work will be assessed using the IB higher level rubrics. IB SL Info Technology I COURSE NO.: 787301A IB SL Visual Arts I YEAR LEVEL: 12 COURSE NO.: 977301A PREREQUISITE: None YEAR LEVEL: 11 CREDIT: 1 PREREQUISITE: None BOOK: None 2015 - 2016 19 20 2015 - 2016 Graduation rubric
Have a Working Need full or Requirements and Credits full credit on it now half credit Not less than 24 and up to 28 (√) (√) (√) English I – Survey
English II – American Literature
English III - British Literature or AP Literature and Composition
English IV - World Literature or AP Language and Composition
United States History
Third year of social science
World Studies
Algebra
Geometry
Advanced Algebra-Trigonometry
Biology Chemistry
Physics
World Language I
World Language II
P.E. I or ROTC I including Health
P.E. II or ROTC II including Driver's Education
P.E. III or ROTC III, unless Waived P.E. IV or ROTC IV, unless Waived
Fine Arts (Studio Art, Ceramic, Drafting or Drama)
Music College/Career Pathways 4 Years of ROTC 3 Years of CTE - See CTE Cluster Sequence featured on Page 21 3 Years of Fine Arts 2 Years of Academics: 2 academic classes beyond the required. OR 2 Year Chicago Police and Fire Academy; Nursing Program; or Gallery 37
ACT
Driver's Education
Constitution/Public Law 195 - test
Consumer Education SB977 - test
Service Learning - 40 hours 2015 - 2016 JROTC & IB MYP and DP PROGRAMS 21
JROTC College PREPARATORY ACADEMY
9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH
Honors English I Honors English II AP English III AP English IV
Honors World Studies Honors US History Honors Sociology Honors World Studies
Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Physics AP Environmental Anatomy or Forensics Honors Algebra Honors Geometry Honors Adv Algebra/ PreCalculus Trigonometry
Computer Info Tech CTE Spanish II or placement level College Prep
Spanish I or placement level Spanish II or placement level Music or Music or Art Art
JROTC I JROTC II JROTC III JROTC IV
International Baccalaureate Programme Four-year course of study for incoming freshmen
IB Middle Years Programme IB Diploma Programme Freshman/Sophomore Junior/Senior
9th 10th 11th 12th
MYP English I (H) MYP English II (H) IB World Literature I IB World Literature II Survey of Literature American Literature
MYP Algebra I (H) MYP Geometry (H) IB Math Studies I IB Math Studies II
MYP Biology (H) MYP Chemistry (H) IB Biology I IB Biology II
MYP World Studies (H) MYP AP US History IB History of the Americas IB 20th Century History
MYP Spanish I (H) MYP Spanish II (H) IB Spanish I IB Spanish II
MYP PE/Health MYP PE/Driver's Ed. IB Visual Arts I IB Visual Arts II
MYP Computer Tech I MYP Art IB TOK/Extended Essay I IB TOK/Extended Essay II 22 2015 - 2016 Career and technical education THREE YEAR SEQUENCES* Digital Media, Info Tech Applications, or Computer Programming Class 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1 English I English II English III English IV
2 World Studies US History Junior Level Social World Studies Science elective 3 Biology Chemistry Physics College Prep
4 Algebra Geometry Int Math or Adv Alg. Adv Alg Trig Trig. Elective 5 Comp Info Tech World Language I World Language II Fine Art or Music
6 World Language I CTE I CTE II CTE III or Music or Fine Art 7 PE I or ROTC I PE II or ROTC II (10X) (10X)
*By electing the CTE Three Year Sequence, you are committing to a three-year course sequence without an opportunity to opt out.
TWO YEAR SEQUENCES Class 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
1 English I English II English III English IV
2 World Studies United States History Social Science Elective World Studies
3 Biology Chemistry Physics College Prep
4 Algebra Geometry Int Math or Adv Alg. Trig. Adv Alg Trig Elective 5 Comp Info Tech World Language I World Language II Art or Music
6 Reading WkShop Math Lab Adv Academics Adv Academics Art or Music Art or Music 7 PE I or ROTC I PE II or ROTC II PE III or ROTC III PE IV or ROTC IV 2015 - 2016 23
Charles P. Steinmetz
Electrical Wizard – Mathematical Genius – Maker of Lightning – These are a few of the titles attributed to Charles P. Steinmetz, who in less than thirty years rose from a poor immigrant to one of the foremost scientists the world has ever known. Although physically handicapped, Steinmetz was endowed with one of the most brilliant minds that man has ever possessed. Modern civilization owes much of its progress to his genius.
The student body of our school is proud of the fact that ours is the only school in America named for Charles P. Steinmetz, a man whose courage, simple tastes in life, eagerness for living , and great accomplishments should be an example for all students, no matter what school they attend.
Steinmetz Loyalty Steinmetz Victory Song Song
We’re loyal to you Steinmetz High. Fight!, Fight!, Fight! For Steinmetz High We’re with you forever and aye. She’s a great school worth fighting for. We’ll do all that’s best for that School in the west, Win!, Win!, Win! For Steinmetz High. And for you we’ll all aim high. Let’s bring Victory to her door.
Rah! Rah! Cheer!, Cheer!, Cheer! For Steinmetz High Raise your voices and shout to the sky. So strive on team, push for our school. Come on team, we’re with you to rule. We’re the best in the West Keep bright the silver and green, And we’ll beat all the rest. The colors of the grandest team. To Steinmetz we’ll ever be true. So FIGHT! For Steinmetz High.
Rah!....Steinmetz
Yea!.....Steinmetz
S - T - E - I - N - M - E - T - Z
Yea!.....Steinmetz. 24 2015 - 2016