Kankakee High School Course Planning Guide 2017-2018 2

Fine Arts - Visual Arts

The visual arts support a well-rounded educational experience where students learn how to apply new artist skills that assist in the communication of ideas from varying perspectives. Experience in the visual arts prepares students for future endeavors that require creativity and problem solving. Students are expected to self-pace by working independently, and also collaborate with their fellow classmates. Good attendance is necessary as most art materials cannot be sent home.

Intro to Art a student takes, they must have a passing Grades 9,10,11,12 1 Semester – 1 credit Graphic Art grade from the previous art class. A This is an introductory art class offered to all Grades 10,11,12 1 Semester – 1 credit passing grade is required to continue grade levels. Students will learn how to use This course is designed for students that have taking additional art classes regardless of basic elements and principles of art, based on art and computer skills and have an interest in sequencing or grade level historical and cultural connections. Art and publications, graphic design, illustration, web design topics, concepts, materials, and design, animation, photography, video game Advanced Graphic Art techniques related to world art are the main design, etc. Students will explore various Grades 12 1 Semester – 1 credit focus of this course. Students will be exposed projects that relate to specific art related This course is designed for students that have to various media including pencil, pen, color careers using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe an interest in continuing their study of Graphic pencil, watercolor and acrylic paints, wire, PhotoShop, and Microsoft Power Point Arts while completing publication and graphic clay, graphic art, and much more. Each computer software. Due to the technical nature art projects related to school and district student is responsible for keeping a of this course, all work must be completed in needs. These projects will consist of sketchbook, in which they are encouraged to class. Good attendance and computer skills illustrations, posters, fliers, visual aids, think creatively, as they develop ideas for each are necessary. *(If interested in taking handouts, and photo manipulations. Computer project and complete homework assignments. Publications, students that have already software to will be used includes Adobe Prerequisite: If this is not the first art class a completed Graphic Arts will be given Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop, and Adobe student takes, they must have a passing grade preference, because a working knowledge of InDesign. Due to the technical nature of this from the previous art class. A passing grade is how to create and edit various graphics is course, all work must be completed in class. required to continue taking additional art classes preferred) Good attendance and computer skills are regardless of sequencing or grade level. Prerequisite: If this is not the first art class a necessary. student takes, they must have a passing grade Prerequisite: This course is only Art and Culture from the previous art class. A passing grade is for senior students that have Grades 9,10,11,12 1 Semester – 1 credit required to continue taking additional art classes completed Graphic Art and have This is an introductory art class offered to all regardless of sequencing or grade level. approval from Art teacher. grade levels. Students will explore Western Art and the contextual and technical 3-D ART Studio Art relationships to World Art. Various art Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester – 1 credit Grades 9,10,11,12 2 Semesters – 2 credits movements and time periods will be studied This course will provide an opportunity for This course is designed for students that have with specific connections to Western and students to apply the elements and principles an interest in further developing their artistic World cultures. Students will be exposed to of art in a 3-dimensional format. A focus on ability while using many different media and media including pastel, pencil, plaster, clay, sculpture artists and cultures from across the techniques, ideas and subject matter, and watercolor and acrylic paints, pen, marker, and world will encompass a wide variety of compositional explorations. Students will much more. Each student is responsible for functional and decorative arts. Students will be discover diverse types and styles of drawing, keeping a sketchbook, in which they are exposed to a range of media including but not painting, 2-d and 3-D design with traditional encouraged to think creatively, as they limited to found objects, paint, wire, clay, and contemporary approaches. This class will develop ideas for each project and complete plaster, paper and wood. Each student is prepare art students for College level art homework assignments. responsible for keeping a sketchbook, in which courses. Students will also have the Prerequisite: If this is not the first art class a they are encouraged to think creatively, as opportunity to display their best work in the student takes, they must have a passing grade they develop ideas for each project and annual Art exhibition at KCC and other area from the previous art class. A passing grade is complete homework assignments. art shows. required to continue taking additional art classes Prerequisite: If this is not the first art class Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in a regardless of sequencing or grade level previous art class or art teacher 3

recommendation. (please talk to Art Teachers) In addition, a passing grade is Teachers) In addition a passing grade is required to continue taking additional art classes required to continue taking additional art regardless of sequencing or grade level. classes regardless of sequencing or grade level. AP Studio Art Grade 12 2 Semesters – 2 credits Studio Art 2H This course is designed only for the advanced Grades 11,12 2 Semesters – 2 credits studio student that plans on pursuing an art This course is designed only for the advanced related career. Students will complete and art student that has completed Studio Art, has submit an art portfolio based on College Board a high level of artistic ability and a desire to requirements to receive Advanced Placement develop a portfolio of artwork. (can be used for Credit at the end of the school year. The three entry into college). Students will work on two sections of this portfolio are Quality, Breadth, different sections of a portfolio: Breadth (range and Concentration. Within each section, and diversity of media and subject matter, student will focus on creating ownership of and/or application of the principles of design), ideas and visual information in the medium, and Concentration (a body of related works subject matter, and theme they are exploring. that describes in depth the exploration of a Students are required to submit art work into particular artistic concern). Each student will the multiple art exhibitions and other keep a sketchbook documenting concepts, applicable contests and shows throughout the visual ideas, technical and composition school year. studies, and responses to any current social, Prerequisite: Completed Summer work, and a political, economic, spiritual issues, etc. Grade of B or better in Studio Art or Studio Art Students are required to submit art work into 2H, or art teacher recommendation. (please talk the multiple art exhibitions and other to Art Teachers) In addition, a passing grade is applicable contests and shows throughout the required to continue taking additional art classes school year. regardless of sequencing or grade level. Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in Studio 1, or art teacher recommendation. (please talk to Art

Fine Arts -Performing Arts

Intro to Theater (Drama 1) Students will also begin to examine the works good, characteristic tone. Percussion students Grades 9,10,11,12 1 Semester – 1 credit of various playwrights in depth and begin should know the most common of the This course is a performance-based working with forms of script analysis. In international drum rudiments (rolls, diddles, introduction to theatre with a large script- addition students are expected to perform in flams). Members of the KHS Bands may writing component. Within this course the KHS drama showcase at the end of the elect to participate in the KHS Jazz Band and students will study and participate in daily in school year. The drama showcase will serve Symphony Orchestra. The Jazz Band is by class presentations of major periods of theatre as the second semester final performance audition or nomination of the instructor/director history, terminology, acting and improvisational exam. and meets outside of the school day. technique, voice and movement, technical Prerequisite: Intro to Theater (Drama I) with a Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or theatre, multicultural theatre, and script writing. grade of C or better or permission of instructor successful completion of 8th grade Students will also be exposed to the works of proficiency/audition and recommendation of junior various playwrights. In addition students are Advanced Theatrical Performance (Drama 3) high band staff. expected to perform in the KHS drama Grades 11,12 2 Semesters – 2 credits showcase at the end of the school year. The This course is a performance based advanced KHS Band 2 / Symphonic Band drama showcase will serve as the second level course with a large script writing Grades 9,10,11,12 2 Semesters – 2 credits semester final performance exam. It is highly component that builds on the skills learned in This course is designed for the most advanced suggested for students to consider” Effective Drama 1 and Drama 2. This course will allow wind instrument and percussion players. Skills Speech Via the Dramatic Arts” as their students the opportunity to participate daily in learned in Band 1 are further developed. The elective, although this is not required. in-class presentations as well as explore a band performs in concerts, parades, at athletic concentration in the areas of directing, events (marching band and pep band), and for Effective Speech Via the Dramatic Arts technical theatre, musical theatre and other special events throughout the year. Grades 9,10,11,12 1 Semester – 1 credit production critique. Students will also have the Some performances will be competitive. Course Description: This is a two-fold class in opportunity to build a college ready audition Attendance at all performances is mandatory. which students will receive instruction in portfolio as well as explore other avenues in Students explore advanced techniques of wind speech writing, presentation planning, the theatre business. In addition students are band music performance in a variety of musical rhetorical techniques, and integration of expected to direct and perform in the KHS styles and genres. Band 2 and Band 1 will research. This traditional speech/language arts drama showcase at the end of the school year. combine for marching band, the "Marching material will be paired with performance The drama showcase will serve as the second Kays," during the first semester. Band 2 and instruction. The performance portion will semester Band 1 may combine for other performances. include instruction in applied theoretical final performance exam. After successful completion of Band 2, principles of verbal and non-verbal interaction Prerequisite: Theatre Performance with a grade of students should be able to: 1) play a chromatic and a variety of communication patterns. C or better or permission of instructor scale through the full range of their instrument; Dramatic elements, such as projection, diction, 2) play all 12 major and minor scales; and 3) rate, blocking, slating, body position, and vocal KHS Band 1 / Concert Band play music of advanced difficulty. Percussion levels will be studied. There will also be Grades 9,10,11,12 2 Semesters – 2 credits students should know and play the 40 instruction in building mood, tone, tension, and The KHS Band is a traditional wind and international drum rudiments. Members of the immediacy in both writing and percussion instrumental ensemble which KHS Bands may elect to participate in the KHS performance. True performance lies both in performs in concerts, parades, at athletic Jazz Band and Symphony Orchestra. The material and charismatic delivery, requiring 2 events (marching band and pep band), and for Jazz Band is by audition or nomination of the separate, yet related specialties. other special events throughout the year. instructor/director and meets outside of the Co-requisite recommendation: Intro to Theatre Some performances are competitive. school day. (Drama I) if student has not taken Drama I yet. Attendance at all performances is mandatory. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or Students explore advanced techniques of wind successful completion of Band 1. Juniors must Theatre Performance (Drama 2) band performance with a variety of musical pass the 10th grade proficiency exams to continue Grades 10,11,12 2 Semesters – 2 credits styles. A main goal of Band 1 is to prepare in band. This course is a performance based students for successful participation in Band intermediate level course with a large script 2/Symphonic Band. Band 1 and Band 2 will Orchestra 1 writing component that builds on the skills combine for marching band, the "Marching Grades 9 2 Semesters – 2 credits learned in the previous course. Students will Kays," during the first semester. Band 1 and In this course students explore advanced begin to explore and participate in daily in- Band 2 may combine for other performances. techniques of string playing. Skills such as class presentations of in depth various periods After successful completion of Band 1, shifting, vibrato, and advanced bow strokes of theatre, acting and improvisational students should be able to: 1) play a two- are learned. The orchestra performs Classical, techniques, body movement, vocal technique, octave chromatic scale; 2) play at least six (6) Romantic, Baroque, pop and contemporary multicultural theatre, musical theater and script major and (harmonic) minor scales; and 3) music. Orchestra 1 and Orchestra 2 combine writing. play music of moderate difficulty - all with for performances which include contests. 6

Attendance at performances and contests is alto, tenor, bass) large vocal ensemble. work in this class being equivalent to a first required. Students enrolled in this course will learn and year college music theory class and Prerequisite: Junior High Orchestra or practice correct choral vocal techniques. culminates with the AP exam. permission of instructor. Students will also develop and improve on music reading, sight-singing. and ear training Orchestra 2 skills, and apply these skills to the rehearsal Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters – 2 credits and performance of choral literature of various This course is designed for the most advanced historical periods, styles, and cultural origins. string players. Skills learned in Orchestra 1 Students will participate in full choral are developed further. The orchestra performs ensemble performances throughout the school Classical, Romantic, Baroque, pop and year, as well as participating in IHSA Sole and contemporary music. Orchestra 1 and Ensemble and Organizational Music contests. Orchestra 2 combine for performances which Performances and rehearsals outside of the include contests. Attendance at school are required. Students will have the performances and contests is optional opportunity to audition for IHSA required. District/All-State Chorus and Jazz Choir. Prerequisite: Orchestra 1 or Prerequisite: Prior choral experience in a permission of instructor. school, community, or church vocal ensemble.

Piano Keyboard Labaratory Music Theory

Grades 9.10.11.12 2 Semesters – 2 credits Grades 10.11.12 2 Semesters – 2 credits Music Theory is an advanced level music This course is both an individualized and course. Students in this class will work towards classroom approach to keyboard instruction that enables beginners to learn to play the a deeper understanding of the various building piano and experienced students to improve blocks of music: melody, harmony, rhythm, their skills. Students learn about the meter, texture, and form. Students will seek to construction of music by studying form, develop music writing skills through analysis, composition, and notation. They will improve harmonic structure, scales, chords, intervals, their musicianship through listening skills, rhythms, general vocabulary, and the history sight-singing, and harmonization at the of music styles. They are able to use that keyboard and by singing. Perquisite: The knowledge to perform and to compose music student's ability to read and write musical using integrated technology. Students are notation is fundamental to this course and the required to perform in concert twice a year. student must have adequate performance Prerequisite: Audition skills in either voice or an instrument.

Mixed Chorus AP Music Theory Grades 9.10.11.12 2 Semesters – 2 credits Grades 10.11.12 2 Semesters – 2 credits Mixed Chorus is a traditional 4-part (soprano, Same as previous, with the addition of the

Business Education Vocational Business Education courses teach students to be productive and to adapt to a rapidly changing workplace by teaching a variety of transitional and employability skills. These skills are taught in all courses to help prepare business students for the world of work. (Reading, writing and understanding technical material; Applying technical math and the ability to solve problems; Understanding occupational safety; Following rules and regulations; Exhibiting loyalty and pride in one's work; Working productively with others; Exhibiting positive behavior; Utilizing equipment correctly; Asking questions and communicating on the job; Complying with health and safety regulations; Using correct grammar; Speaking effectively with others; Writing legible communication; Adapting to change; Listening attentively; Maintaining good working relationships; Using job-related terminology; Identifying job requirements; Assuming job responsibilities; Maintaining a good businesslike image)

Accounting 1 course will incorporate vocabulary integration, following topics: going into business, Grades 11, 12 2 Semester- 2 mock trials, document analysis and analysis of formulating the business plan, identifying and Credits court systems (criminal vs. civil law as understanding the market, selecting and applicable to business). business location, cash flow theory, Students will learn basic accounting practices profitability, financial management, inventory through manual means. The introduction of Consumer Education management, advertising, competitive accounting concepts will begin with a multi- Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 workplaces, and resources for starting a column journal approach and move to special Credit business. journals for sole proprietorship, partnerships and corporations. Business ethics and This course presents information which will Introduction to Computers accounting careers will be stressed, as will assist the student, a consumer, throughout Grades 9, 10 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 integration of academic and career skills. his/her life. It includes: basic economic Credits Prerequisite: Successful Completion of concepts, psychology of advertising, bank Students will learn basic computer keyboarding Entrepreneurship or Algebra services, installment credit and loans, skills using three distinct step-by-step modules managing personal finances, buying and (alphanumeric keys and figures/symbols), and Accounting 2 spending wisely, insurance, housing, and utilize MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 many more topics of relevance to the young PowerPoint application software to format Credits consumer. letters, memos, tables, reports, MLA formatted research, spreadsheets, workbooks, Students will learn basic accounting practices, Desktop Publishing manipulation of data, and presentations. continued from Accounting 1, through mostly Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Students will focus on speed and accuracy electronic applications, using MS Word, Excel, Credit and increase their timings over the course of and PowerPoint. It is a study of previously the year, and they will learn how to manipulate learned principles as they apply to more This course provides skill development in the and navigate documents using Word Art, Clip complicated types of business organizations: electronic procedures of producing and editing Art, toolbars, templates, and short cuts. departments, partnerships, and corporations. publications. Students will create, format, Internet research and resume writing tools will Units of instruction will include cost illustrate, design, edit/revise, and print be explored (Recommended for Grade 9). Fills accounting, payroll accounting, financial publications. Improved productivity of the Prerequisite for all introductory business accounting, and managerial uses of electronically produced newsletters, flyers, courses. accounting. Business ethics and accounting brochures, reports, advertising materials, and careers will be stressed, as will integration of other publications will be emphasized. Units Information Technology 1 academic and career skills. Students will of study will include proofreading, document Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 perform hands-on operations, providing a composition, and communication Credit technical background for college-bound competencies. Prerequisite: Information students who plan to major in business. Technology 2 or teacher permission. This course will provide students with an Prerequisite: Accounting 1 understanding of advanced applications Entrepreneurship: Going Into Business for software packages used in major business Business Law yourself fields for personal and professional purposes: Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students Credits The course introduces the basics of will learn how to create professional business successful business management and is documents, produce professional business Students will learn the vast legal structure suggested as a preparatory course for presentations, and master essential career affecting business and commerce in the students considering a business major in skills. Specific units of instruction will include United States and internationally. This class college. The entrepreneur organizes, importing and exporting files, formatting will allow students to use many of the skills manages, and assumes the risk of a business spreadsheets, formatting envelopes and they have been learning in past classes. This or enterprise. Units of study will include the labels, and executing mail merges. 8

Prerequisite: Intro to computers. emphasis on correct technique for touch banking investments, stocks, bonds, mutual typing will be highlighted. Additionally, student funds, and various retirement plan options. will become familiar with formatting/editing documents in MS Word (letters, reports etc.). Career Internship (Class) Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits Web Design Must be taken for students participating in Late Information Technology 2 Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Arrival or Early Release. Must be taken Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit simultaneously with Career Internship Credit Employment class. Throughout the academic This course provides skill development in the term, students are exploring career options This course will provide students with an electronic procedures of producing and editing while devising their educational plans at the understanding of advanced applications web sites. Students will create, format, college level. In this course, students define software packages used in major business illustrate, design, and edit/revise web pages. their career interest by taking an interest fields for personal and professional purposes: Improved productivity of electronically inventory. The inventory assists students in MS FrontPage, Adobe, and Publisher. produced web sites will be emphasized to determining their professional strengths and Students will learn how to create professional meet the needs of personal, professional, and career ambitions. When the inventory is business documents, produce web pages, small business applications. Units of study complete, students match their interest to their newsletters, and master essential career skills. will include proofreading, site creation, and career choice. When their career has been Specific units of instruction will include communication competencies. Prerequisite: identified, students then search for academic simulated social media documents. Information Technology 2 or teacher institutions that support their interest and Prerequisite: Intro to Computers and Information permission. career ambitions. This course affords students Technology 1. the following opportunities: job shadowing, Instructional Introduction to Computers college tours, and experiences in etiquette in Introduction to Business Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit both casual and professional settings. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Students will participate in grade level Credit curriculum with accommodations and Career Internship (Employment) modifications. Student placement in these Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits Introduction to Business is a course that will courses must be the result of an IEP team Must be taken for students participating in Late provide an overview of all aspects of business decision. Arrival or Early Release. Must be taken marketing and management, including the simultaneously with Career Internship Class. concepts, function, and skills required for Sports and Entertainment Marketing The employment portion of the Career meeting the challenges of operating a Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit Internship program provides students with the business in a global economy. Topics covered This course is for students with an interest in opportunity to gain valuable work experiences will include the various forms of business sports, entertainment, and event marketing at businesses within the local community. This ownership, including entrepreneurship, as well with an emphasis placed on the following is an opportunity for students to earn one full as the basic functional areas of business principles; endorsements, branding, licensing, credit and gain knowledge of essential (finance, management, marketing, and naming rights; business foundations; workplace competencies. Networking administration and production). Students will concessions; onsite merchandising; and opportunities are extended to students as they be introduced to a wide range of careers in human relations. Learn what it takes to create begin to build their employment portfolios. fields such as accounting, financial services, and trademark a successful brand or product Career advancement is the focus of this course information technology, marketing, and as well as how to establish target markets. where students progress from entry-level management. Problem-solving, math skills, Project based learning strategies includes placements to positions of distinction. This and communication skills such as thinking, marketing simulations and teamwork. course must be taken in conjunction with the listening, composing, revising, editing, and Career Internship class. Each quarter, the work speaking are emphasized in these career Personal and Financial Investment coordinator and the employer will evaluate the areas. Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit performance of the student intern. The student This course will teach students to manage their will receive a grade from the employer. Before Keyboarding personal finances, including acquiring the skills the closing of the academic term, all students Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 necessary to become financially secure. are required to participate in an employer Credit Students will learn about money management appreciation luncheon. and various investment techniques, as well as Keyboarding is a one semester course gain a foundation for success in post high *Students enrolled in Career Internship course designed to prepare the student for personal school business experiences. Students will will be considered for a PE waiver in order to and professional communication data entry. develop their own personal investment allow additional electives and flexibility in their Mastery of the alphanumeric keyboard with an portfolios utilizing a combination of traditional schedule. This decision will require counselor approval.

English

English 9 comparison - contrast, analysis, and lists will be required. Students and parents Grade 9 2 Semesters- 2 Credits persuasive methods. Outside reading and a should weigh the student's level of This course is the first level in English. research paper will be completed. commitment and their Lexile score when Students will study World Literature with determining placement. Outside reading and integrated vocabulary to strengthen reading English 10 H a research paper will be completed. comprehension skills through nonfiction, short Grade 10 2 Semesters- 2 Credits Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in stories, novels, and drama. Grammar and This fast-paced course is intended for English Honors courses the year before. writing techniques will be enriched through students with advanced skills in reading Summer reading will be required. English paragraph development and essays. Outside comprehension and writing technique. Teacher recommendation will be strongly reading and a research project will also be Integrated with writing practice students will considered. completed. study World Literature, vocabulary, and speech communication. Students will refine Dual Credit Semester 1: English 1613 (I) Literacy their study in analyzing literature. Students will Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit Grade 9, 10 2 Semesters- 2 Credits be required to present three to four speeches Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or This literacy class is designed for freshman during the first semester. Students will study completion of ENGL 1413 with a grade of C or students who need assistance in the area of various methods of paragraph and better. The student will study the principles and reading. READ 180 is an intensive reading composition development including techniques of effective expository writing. The intervention program designed to meet the comparison-contrast, analysis, and persuasive student will write expository essays that needs of students whose reading methods. Outside reading and a research develop an evaluative thesis statement, achievement is below grade level. This paper will be completed. Prerequisite: A provide persuasive evidence, and incorporate program will address student's individual grade of "C" or better in English Honors documentation of secondary sources. needs through adaptive and instructional courses the year before. Summer reading will Prerequisites: SAT Reading score of 24. software, independent reading of high interest be required. English Teacher recommendation Students scoring below 19 will be required to literature, and direct instruction in whole group will be strongly considered. take the ACCUPLACER to determine and small groups to develop reading and appropriate placement. A grade of “C” or better writing skills. English 11 in an English Honors course or a grade of a “B” Grade 11 2 Semesters- 2 Credits or better in an English CP course the year English 9 H This course is the third level in English. This before. Grade 9 2 Semesters- 2 Credits course covers the study of American literature This fast-paced course is intended for and writing skills for students who will Dual Credit Semester 2: English 1623 (II) students with advanced skills in reading continue to work towards strengthening their Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit comprehension and writing technique. reading and writing knowledge. Periods of Prerequisite: English 1613 with a grade of C or Students will sharpen reading and analytical American literature, such as Colonial, better; or appropriate assessment score; skills through the study of World Literature in Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, etc. will consent of instructor. The students will short stories, nonfiction, poetry, novels, and be studied. Various styles of essay writing will continue to develop the writing skills studied in drama. Students will refine their writing skills also be studied. SAT review will be included. English 1613, achieving great proficiency in through essay writing to prepare for college. Reading selections from the college level list analyzing and writing arguments and analyses. Outside reading and a research paper is will be required. Outside reading and a The student will utilize accurately documented required. Prerequisite: Counselors will research paper will be completed. research support in all major writing complete the appropriate rubric and consider assignments and will demonstrate greater teacher recommendation. Summer reading English 11 H understanding and exercise or rhetorical will be required. Grade 11 2 Semesters- 2 Credits context. To receive credit toward the IAI This fast-paced course is intended for General Education Core Requirements, this English 10 students with advanced skills in reading course must be completed with a C or better. Grade 10 2 Semesters- 2 Credits comprehension and writing technique. Many Prerequisites: SAT Reading score of 24. This course is the second course in English. of the literature selections have a Lexile rating Students scoring below 19 will be required to Integrated with writing practice, students will greater than 1300. This course covers the take the ACCUPLACER to determine study World Literature, vocabulary, and study of American literature and writing skills appropriate placement. A grade of “C” or better speech communication. Students will be for students who will refine their reading and in an English Honors course or a grade of a “B” required to present three to four speeches writing knowledge. Periods of American or better in an English CP course the year during the first semester. Students will study literature and various styles of essay writing before. various methods of paragraph and will also be studied. SAT review will be composition development including included. Reading selections from college American Experience -English 11 H and 10

US History of the literature selections have a Lexile rating Any student enrolling in the course must realize Grades 9, 10 11, 12 2 Semesters- 4 Credits greater than 1300. This course includes the that there is an emphasis on individual and The American Experience (Honors) is a study of selected ancient, classical, and small group work and that this class involves combination of U.S. History and American British literature. Periods of British literature, substantial out-of-class work, as this course Literature that meets daily in a two hour such as Medieval, Renaissance, Romantic, involves the solicitation of advertisements block of time meeting all of the Victorian, etc Students and parents should outside of school. The heavy emphasis put requirements for English and U.S. History weigh the student's level of commitment and upon individual responsibility leads to students credits. The combination of literature and their Lexile score when determining needing to be self-motivated and academically history allows students to see the placement. Writing assignments will cover high achievers. Because this class requires connections between American culture literary analysis as well as essay composition. students to work independently and allows and the historical forces that shaped it. Substantial outside reading and a research them to leave the school building during the The class is organized thematically, rather paper will be completed. day, students who have discipline referrals for than chronologically. Students will focus on behavior problems will not be accepted. This tracing contemporary issues to the past to Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in course does not apply toward the English uncover causal relationships between past English Honors courses the year before. graduation requirement. and present that inform our present. This Summer reading will be required. English allows students to better make Teacher recommendation will be strongly Prerequisite: Application acceptance and connections between history and literature considered. advisor approval. Journalism (preferably) as well as recognizing patterns in the before taking class, although students may take same. For example, while reading The AP English Literature & Composition Journalism in tandem with Publications if the Great Gatsby, students will compare the Grade 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits instructor approves. Creative Writing, same Roaring Twenties and the Great This course is designed to be the parameters as Journalism. Graphic Arts is Depression to the Housing Bubble and the equivalent of a college introductory course. recommended but not required.THIS IS A subsequent 2008 economic crisis. This Students will be engaged in critical reading YEAR-LONG COURSE course will include a hands-on approach to and analysis of a variety of genres and history and literature through which periods (16th to 21st century), students may engage in creative writing, concentrating on works of literary merit. Creative Writing group presentations, deliver speeches, This reading builds upon the reading done Grades 10 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit make a short film, or become involved in in previous Honors English courses. (Seniors may take as their English course – social issues. Major emphasis is placed on Writing is an integral part of this course. must have another senior elective) developing written argumentation skills in Assignments will focus on the critical This course is a writing workshop that has the preparation for college and the Common analysis of literature and include students explore different writing techniques Core expectations. This challenging expository, analytical, and argumentative and styles. Writing skills will be developed course will reward students who are essays. Students will be required to take through pre-writing, editing, re-writing, and intellectually curious and willing to extend the AP exam in May. Demanding outside critiquing. Students will also examine various themselves. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or reading will be required. Prerequisite: styles of writing by reading well-known and not better in English Honors courses the year English Honors 11 with a grade of "B" or so well-known writers of poetry, songs, before. Summer reading will be required. better; teacher recommendation; completed newspaper columns, short stories, novels, English Teacher recommendation will be application. plays, monologues, dialogues, haiku, reviews, strongly considered. montages, stream-of-consciousness selections, etc. Goals will be met through a

English 12 variety of reading, writing, and speaking Publications activities. Additionally, students must be willing Grade 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits This course is the fourth level in English. This to share their work; that is, they must be willing This course is a laboratory experience for to read aloud and share their ideas with the course is intended for students to refine their students to produce the KEEAN and the reading and writing skills through the study of group. Students will be asked to critique their KEYNOTE, the yearbook and the newspaper. British literature and literature - based writing own work and the work of others in a positive Selection for this class is based upon assignments. Periods of British literature, and gentle manner. Students will research application approval by the advisors only. Page such as Medieval, Renaissance, Romantic, critically and/or commercially successful layout, copy writing, journalism laws & ethics, Victorian, etc. will be studied. Writing authors to find out their secrets to success. As advertising, and very basic photography are a community, we will learn a great deal about assignments will cover literary analysis as taught, reviewed, and utilized. Specific writing well as essay composition. Outside reading each other by writing across various modes of styles include news (expository), editorial and a research paper will be completed. art-in-language and describing how our writing (persuasive), feature (descriptive), sports works and what it does through various (analysis), and the study of style rules that English 12H methods centering on close examination of comprise the grammar of journalistic writing are language. *This course is a Prerequisite for the Grade 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits taught, reviewed, and utilized. Extensive writing This fast-paced course is intended for Publications program, except Graduating is required. The course incorporates practice in Seniors may take it in tandem with the students with advanced skills in reading reading, studying, and analyzing journalism. comprehension and writing technique. Many Publications course. 11

the present in an historical context. lead to formatting a short research paper. Science Fiction and Fantasy Selected authors and works from the Grades 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit Restoration, 18th Century, Romantic, Selected Works of William Shakespeare The Science Fiction and Fantasy course is a Victorian, and Modern/Contemporary Grades 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit single semester elective exploring the history, periods are discussed, and the historical This course primarily addresses the late development, goals, and themes of the specific significance of these eras is noted. This high school benchmarks of the Illinois genres known as Science Fiction and Fantasy. course is designed to give students a State Reading and Literature standards Students will read, discuss, and respond to broader sense of the development of through the study of William assigned readings. A variety of evaluation literature as a foundation for further study Shakespeare’s plays and poems. Among methods will be used including but not limited at the college level. Major writings studied other skills, students will critique to journals, quizzes, compositions, oral are Pygmalion and Brave New World. Shakespearean style, and will study the presentations, and a research project. A final Special vocabulary and theme writing are conventions Shakespeare used in his oral presentation in conjunction with the addressed. This course also involves a writings. The course will incorporate required research project is also required. detailed study of the elements of research practice in writing, listening, speaking, and Active, thoughtful participation is required. This paper and techniques of research. research. Throughout the course students is a reading intensive course, with students will demonstrate, via writing and expected to read well over 2000 pages during Advanced Writing for College discussion, a thorough understanding of the semester. Emphasis will be on the Grades 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit the texts, the literary period to which these literature from the Golden Age to the present, This course is intended for the college- texts belong, how to discover and create with minimal exposure and discussion of other bound student and is designed to provide meaning from texts, and produce various Science Fiction media. Works of noted Science instruction in the types of writing required forms of written discourse. Extensive Fiction authors will be studied through the at the university level. Students will write reading and writing is required. readings of different genres including the study in many of the formats required at the of classic writings and some nonfiction collegiate level, and will strengthen their Journalism writings. Outside reading is required critical thinking skills. The first quarter will Grades 10 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit throughout this course. Writing instruction will be devoted to the writing process, writing (seniors may take as their English course – include the refinement of organizational and reaction papers, evaluations, summaries, must have another senior elective) Journalism linguistic structures using comparison-contrast, critiques, and analyses. The second is a course designed to introduce students to analysis, and persuasive methods. Intensive quarter will be devoted to the research the world of media. Students in Journalism will writing practices will assist students in process, observational papers, and become analytical consumers of media and developing greater analytical writing skills and reviews. This course primarily addresses technology to enhance their communication will be integrated with the study of literature the reading informational text, writing, skills. Writing, technology, and visual and and more formal speech. research, speaking, and listening common electronic media are used as tools for learning core standards through the study and as students create, clarify, critique, and Survey of British Literature I extensive practice of a variety of writing produce effective communication. Students will Grades 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit formats. learn journalistic guidelines for writing, design, This course presents British Literature and photography, which include objectivity, within an historical context. Beginning with Writing FUNdamentals responsibility, and credibility. Page layout, the Anglo-Saxon writings, students learn Grades 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit copy writing, journalism laws & ethics are about the progression of British literature The Writing FUNdamentals course is a taught, reviewed, and utilized. Specific writing from its earliest stages through the 17th single semester elective exploring some styles include news (expository), editorial Century. Selected authors and works from the best writing techniques that will lead (persuasive), feature (descriptive), sports the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, and students to develop better writing (analysis), and the study of style rules that Renaissance periods are studied. This practices. Students will analyze high- comprise the grammar of journalistic writing course is designed to give students a quality compositions, discuss effective are taught, reviewed, and utilized. Extensive broader sense of the development of writing habits, and respond to prompts writing is required. The course incorporates literature as a foundation for further study with writing responses in formats that will practice in reading, studying, and analyzing at the college level. Major writings studied include short essays, long compositions, journalism. This course is a Prerequisite for the are Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, and and a small group research paper, to Publications program, except Graduating Macbeth. Special vocabulary and theme name a few. This is an intensive writing Seniors may take it in tandem with the writing are addressed. This course also course that will focus on developing good Publications course. involves a detailed study of the elements writing habits and good organization of of research paper and techniques of writing. Instruction will include the Effective Speech Via the Dramatic Arts research. development of expository, comparison- Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit contrast, literary analysis, and persuasive This is a two-fold class in which students will Survey of British Literature II styles, and different writing formats will be receive instruction in speech writing, Grades 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit evaluated for content and the use of presentation planning, rhetorical techniques, This course deals with the periods of correct writing mechanics. Emphasis will and integration of research. This traditional British literature from the Restoration to begin with paragraphing and ultimately speech/language arts material will be paired 12

with performance instruction. The performance tension, and immediacy in both writing and Grades 9, 10 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits portion will include instruction in applied performance. True performance lies both in Students will participate in grade level English theoretical principles of verbal and non-verbal material and charismatic delivery, requiring 2 curriculum with accommodations and interaction and a variety of communication separate, yet related specialties. Co-requisite modifications. Student placement in these patterns. Dramatic elements, such as recommendation: Intro to Theatre (Drama I) if courses must be the result of an IEP team projection, diction, rate, blocking, slating, body student has not taken Drama I yet. decision position, and vocal levels will be studied. There will also be instruction in building mood, tone, Instructional English

Family and Consumer Sciences Vocational education courses teach students to be productive and to adapt to a rapidly changing workplace by the teaching of many transitional and employability skills. These skills are taught in all courses: Reading, writing and understanding technical material; Applying technical math and the ability to solve problems; Understanding occupational safety; Exhibiting dependability and punctuality; Following rules and regulations; Exhibiting loyalty and pride in one's work; Working productively with others; Exhibiting positive behavior; Utilizing equipment correctly; Complying with health and safety regulations; Using correct grammar ; Writing legible communication; Listening attentively; Using job-related terminology; Identifying job requirements; Utilizing computer and math skills; Asking questions and communicating on the job; Speaking effectively with others; Adapting to change; Maintaining good working relationships; Assuming job responsibilities; Maintaining a good businesslike image.

Introduction to Culinary Arts (Foods 1) American & World Cuisines (Foods 3) Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit This course is open to sophomores-seniors This course is open to students interested in who are interested in learning about culinary experiencing food from the United States and arts. Students will explore the world of culinary around the world. This course will provide Adult Living arts in the following ways: kitchen safety and students the opportunity to experience how Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit sanitation, proper knife skills, the preparation food and its preparation vary by region and by This course is designed to provide of food utilizing basic cooking concepts, the country. Students will learn about different experiences with independent living and nutrition of each type of food within the ingredients and techniques to broaden their survival skills, to prepare for adult framework of a healthy diet, the purchasing culinary horizons. Prerequisite: Introduction to responsibilities and life - styles after high and proper storage of all types of food and Culinary Arts and either Culinary Arts or school. Areas of study include communications food preparation concepts. Students will enjoy Baking Basics for effective relationships, goal setting, the job preparing and eating a variety of foods. market, and interpersonal skills. Students will complete this course with a basic Child Development set of lifelong culinary skills Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit Instructional & Family Consumer Sciences This course emphasizes learning experiences Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit Baking Basic which help students gain knowledge and All courses in this department are offered in Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit understanding of the intellectual, physical, an instructional setting. Students will This course is open to sophomores-seniors social, and emotional development of children participate in grade level curriculum with who are interested in learning more about from conception through age 3. The course accommodations and modifications. Student baking and pastries. Students will experience content centers around the following duty placement in these courses must be the result the delights of baking using various areas: managing and organizing child of an IEP team decision. techniques and ingredients to prepare development by applying decision-making and breads, cookies, cakes, pies and other goal-setting skills; promoting child specialty items. Prerequisite: Introduction to development by applying physical, social, culinary arts intellectual, and emotional developmental principles; practicing health and safety Culinary Arts (Foods 2) standards for children; and evaluating family Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit career changes in relation to impact on In this course, students learn the nutritional children. Information related to careers in child value, selection, storage and preparation of care is incorporated throughout the course. fruits, vegetables, grain products, legumes, nuts and seeds, dairy foods, eggs, meat, Child Development 2 poultry, and fish and shellfish. Students will Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit also learn that individual foods can be In this course the students will continue to combined in many imaginative ways to create gain knowledge and understanding of the new and interesting dishes. Combination intellectual, physical, social and emotional foods can take a variety of different forms and development of children ages 4 through can include almost any combination of adolescence. Students will also begin to learn ingredients imaginable. Prerequisite: and safety and health, special challenges, and Introduction to culinary arts ways to care for children. Students will also learn about early childhood classroom and the different learning centers in the early childhood classroom. Prerequisite: Child Development

Foreign Language

Although one or two years of study of a foreign language will benefit the student, he/she will not be exposed to all of the basic grammar unless he/she has completed three years of study. Most colleges and universities require two or more years of foreign language study for admission. University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign requires a minimum of three years of foreign language and four years of study may fulfill the UIUC foreign language requirement depending on placement test results.

French 1 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits difficult grammar structures is covered. The Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits In Spanish 1, the student is introduced to the course also stresses listening comprehension In French 1 the student is introduced to the four four basic skills necessary for learning a and requires speaking in Spanish. Prerequisite: basic skills necessary for learning a language: language: listening, speaking, reading, and "C" average in Spanish 2 or teacher listening, speaking, reading, and writing. writing. Students begin to use the language in recommendation. Students begin to use the language in basic basic personal situations as well as those personal situations as well as those introduced introduced in the text. An introduction to culture Spanish 4 in the text. An introduction to culture and and customs of Spanish - speaking peoples is Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits customs of French - speaking peoples is also also given. Prerequisite: A strong "C" average in Students continue to work to develop their given. Prerequisite: A strong "C" average in English. competence in Spanish across the three modes English. of communication in the context of the six AP Spanish 1 for Native Speakers themes. Performance-based assessments French 2 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits provide the students the opportunity to use the Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits Designed for heritage learners of Spanish, this language independently in unfamiliar contexts. French 2 expands the skills in French 1. More course offers the fundamentals of spoken and Interpretive listening and reading tasks are emphasis is placed on developing reading and written Spanish. It focuses on the development focused on both literal comprehension and writing skills. The study of grammar of communicative competence in reading, inferential interpretation. Practice is provided continues and is used through application in writing, speaking and listening, as well as on regularly, both within the classroom and at speaking and writing. The study of culture understanding Hispanic cultures of heritage home. Throughout the course, students continues through reading selections, video, speakers of Spanish in the United States. This continue to explore the target culture in new etc. Students are encouraged to become more course is conducted in Spanish. During this contexts. In comparison to the college prep independent in speaking French. Prerequisite: course, students will gain confidence using sequence of courses, Spanish 3-4 accelerated "C" average in French 1, or teacher Spanish to express their own thoughts on social has a faster pace and students are asked to recommendation. and academic themes, interact with other engage in interpersonal, presentational, and speakers of the language, understand oral and interpretive tasks at more advanced proficiency French 3 H (Honors) written messages and make oral and written levels. In this course, students also continue Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits presentations. Students will be assessed using reading authentic literature including poems, French 3 stresses reading and writing, and the State of Illinois' Spanish Language Arts short stories, and plays. This course is the acquaintance with literature, customs and Standards appropriate to their grade level. second in the three year accelerated sequence culture of the French people. Some of the that prepares students for AP Spanish culture will be presented through such subjects Spanish 2 Language and Culture. The expectation is that as history, art, music, etc. Selections by well - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits the communication in the classroom (teacher- known authors are included. A study of the Spanish 2 expands the skills in Spanish 1. More student and/or student-student) take place more difficult grammar structures is covered. emphasis is placed on developing reading and primarily in Spanish. Prerequisite: C or better in The course also stresses listening writing skills. The study of grammar continues Spanish 3 comprehension and requires speaking in and is used through application in speaking and French. A French journal is required. writing. The study of culture continues through AP Spanish Language Prerequisite: "C" average in French 2 or teacher reading selections, video, etc. Students are Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits recommendation. encouraged to become more and more AP Spanish Language is intended for students independent in the use of the spoken language. who wish to develop proficiency and integrate French 4 H (Honors) Prerequisite: "C" average in Spanish 1, or their language skills, using authentic materials Grade 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits teacher recommendation. and sources. Students who enroll should already French 4 broadens the student's acquaintance have a basic knowledge of the language and with various types of French literature: prose, Spanish 3 H (Honors) cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples and poetry, and drama. Grammar is reviewed Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits should have attained a reasonable proficiency in as needed. This may be done in conjunction Spanish 3 stresses reading, writing, and using the language. Although these with French 3 students. Emphasis is placed on acquaintance with literature, customs and qualifications may be attained in a variety of proficiency in oral and written work. Speaking culture of Spanish - speaking people. Some of ways, it is assumed that most students will be in French is required. Prerequisite: "C" average in the culture will be presented through mini - the final stages of their secondary school training French 3 or teacher recommendation. courses on such subjects as history, art, music, and will have had appropriate course work in the language. Prerequisite- C or better in Spanish 3 letter writing, etc. Selections by well - known Spanish 1 authors are included. A study of the more

Mathematics

Math 180 Course II Core Standards are also included. An Algebra Prerequisite: Algebra 1; teacher Grades 9 2 Semesters- 2 Credits 1 course is required for graduation. This class recommendation. This course, MATH 180 Course II, is a continuation requires a graphing calculator (TI 84 plus of MATH 180 Course I. Topics include: preferred). Prerequisite: Appropriate rubric multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, rate, score and teacher recommendation. Algebra 2 Honors ratio, percent, functions, equations, and linear Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits relationships. Prerequisite: 8th grade MATH 180 Geometry Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry will combine Course I appropriate rubric score; teacher Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits trigonometry and advanced algebra topics and recommendation. This is an informal course in Geometry, which is intended for college-bound students who includes an introduction to the study of proof. attained Algebra 1 and Geometry objectives. Pre-Algebra Topics covered include parallel lines, Topics include the study of right trigonometric Grades 9 2 Semesters- 2 Credits perpendicular lines and planes; congruent and and circular functions, inverses, and graphs; This course is an introduction to basic algebra similar figures; quadrilaterals; right triangle trigonometric identities and equations; concepts and a review of arithmetic trigonometry; circles; area and volume solutions of right and oblique triangles; algorithms. This course is designed to help coordinate geometry; and transformations. A complex numbers; set theory; operations with students prepare for and be successful in Geometry course is required for graduation. A rational and irrational expressions; factoring of Algebra 1. Topics include: integers, numerical scientific calculator is recommended. (TI - 30 rational expressions; in-depth study of linear relationships, equations, geometry, functions, MultiView preferred). Algebra 2CP may be equations and inequalities; quadratic probability, and statistics. Prerequisite: taken concurrently with this class. Prerequisite: equations; solving systems of linear and Appropriate rubric score; teacher Algebra 1 Credit; teacher recommendation. quadratic equations; graphing of constant, recommendation. linear, and quadratic equations; and properties Geometry H of higher degree equations. Algebra 2 satisfies Algebra 1 Grades 9, 10 2 Semesters- 2 Credits the third year math credit requirement for Grades 9, 10, 11 2 Semesters- 2 Credits This is a formal course in Geometry for the graduation. This class requires a graphing This course is designed to emphasize the college-bound student with emphasis on the calculator (TI 84 plus preferred). Geometry H study of multiple representations of linear axiomatic nature of math, which includes in- may be taken concurrently with this class. and non-linear functions. Students will depth study of proof. Topics covered include Prerequisites: Algebra 1 with a grade of "C" or build on content knowledge, use parallel lines, perpendicular lines and planes; better and teacher recommendation. mathematical models, communicate congruent and similar figures; quadrilaterals; mathematics, collaborate with others, and right triangle trigonometry; circles; Statistics use technology. Topics include: constructions and loci; area and volume; Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit equations and inequalities, linear coordinate geometry; and transformations. An This course introduces the student to functions, exponents, radicals, additional unit in Non-Euclidian Geometry will tabulating, depicting, and describing the polynomials, quadratic functions, be included in this course. A Geometry course numerical properties of data as they occur in probability, and statistics. An Algebra 1 is required for graduation. This class requires collections. By learning about some of the course is required for graduation. A a graphing calculator (TI 84 plus preferred). mathematical topics of descriptive statistics and scientific calculator is recommended. (TI Algebra 2H may be taken concurrently with possibly inferential statistics, the students will - 30 MultiView preferred).Prerequisite: this class. not be simply "crunching numbers," but Pre-Algebra credit, or appropriate rubric Prerequisite: Algebra 1 with a grade of "C" or learning to draw logical conclusions from sets score and teacher recommendation. better; teacher recommendation. of data. The use of statistics is common to almost all fields of inquiry—social and natural Algebra 1 H Algebra 2 sciences, sports, business, education, library Grades 9 2 Semesters- 2 Credits Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits and information science, and even music and Honors Algebra 1 is an advanced class for This course is for the college - bound student art. This class requires a graphing calculator college-bound students. This course is who wants to broaden his/her knowledge of (TI 84 plus preferred). A student may not designed to emphasize the study of multiple mathematics. Students will learn about receive credit for both Statistics and AP representations of linear and non-linear functions, linear relationships, matrices, linear Statistics. Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and teacher functions. Students will build on content systems, relations & functions, quadratic recommendation. knowledge, use mathematical models, relationships, polynomials, exponential & communicate mathematics, collaborate with logarithmic functions, rational functions, and AP Statistics others, and use technology. Topics include: sequences & series. Algebra 2 satisfies the Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits equations and inequalities, linear functions, third year math credit requirement for AP Statistics is the high school equivalent of a exponents, radicals, polynomials, quadratic graduation. This class requires a graphing one semester, introductory college statistics functions, probability, and statistics. calculator (TI 84 plus preferred). Geometry course. In this course students will develop Enrichment topics aligned to the Common may be taken concurrently with this class. strategies for collecting, organizing, and 16

analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. in the spring. Students need a score of 3 out of in taking vocational classes at KACC or KCC Students design, administer and tabulate 5 to receive college credit for the class. This are encouraged to take this class. Tech Math I results from surveys and experiments. class requires a graphing calculator (TI 84 plus & II satisfy the third year math credit Probability and simulations aid students in preferred). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus H with a requirement for graduation. This course also constructing models for chance phenomena. grade of "C" or better and teacher counts at KCC as a Mathematics elective for an Sampling distributions provide the logical recommendation. Associates of Applied Science degree. A structure for confidence intervals and scientific calculator is recommended (TI - 30 hypothesis tests. To develop effective Finite Math H with dual credit from KCC MultiView preferred). Prerequisite: Geometry statistical communication skills, students are Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits and Tech Math I or appropriate assessment required to prepare frequent written and oral *3 Semester Hours at KCC for Course Math score from KCC. analyses of real data. It is expected that 1713 students take the AP exam in the spring. Methods from linear algebra, probability, and Essentials of College Mathematics Students need a score of 3 out of 5 to receive finance are developed and applied to problems Grades 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits college credit for the class. This class requires in business and the social sciences. Topics Currently, many colleges and universities a graphing calculator (TI 84 plus preferred). include word problems, functions, systems of require a mathematics entrance exam for Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra 2 with a equations, matrices, linear programming, sets, placement into an appropriate leveled math grade of "C" or better and teacher probability, counting techniques, finite class. Consequently, many students are recommendation. geometric series, and annuities. Students placed into developmental classes that are interested in Business are encouraged to take expensive and non-credit earning. With that Trigonometry this course. This course will meet the idea in mind, Essentials of College Grades 11, 12 1 Semester-1 Credit requirements and follow the Syllabus of the Mathematics was designed to offer students Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics KCC Course Math 1713 (3 College credit another opportunity to study the essential that studies relationships involving lengths hours). This class requires a graphing knowledge needed to succeed on entrance and angles of triangles. Students in the calculator (TI-84 plus preferred). Prerequisite: exams and to excel in a college algebra class will explore methods of indirect Pre-calculus, teacher recommendation, and course. We will review the many different measurement, examine the Unit Circle and entrance qualifications for a KCC credit class. types of numbers and how they work. We will special right triangles, use trigonometric apply that knowledge to problems concerning identities to solve problems, graph Tech Math I with articulated credit from KCC real world contexts. We will then explore trigonometric functions, and investigate the Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit measurements, statistics, and probability. polar coordinate system and vectors. This *3 Semester Hours at KCC for Course Math Finally, we will apply our knowledge to topics in class requires a graphing calculator (TI 84 1113 Algebra and Geometry. plus preferred). Prerequisite: Geometry This course concentrates on real number Following the design of Developmental Math and Algebra 2; teacher recommendation. operations, measurements, plane and solid classes offered at KCC, students in this course geometry, algebraic operations (including will not be allowed the use of calculators. The Pre - Calculus H factoring, fractions, and exponents), linear goal of the class is to increase each student’s Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits functions, and inequalities (including their fluency with numbers and their usage. This course is intended for the student who graphs). Students interested in taking Prerequisite: Counselor approval; teacher has a strong background in math and plans to vocational classes at KACC or KCC are recommendation. take Calculus. The topics include graphs & encouraged to take this class. Tech Math I & II functions, polynomial & rational functions, satisfy the third year math credit requirement Intro to Computer Science exponential & logarithmic functions, for graduation. This course also counts at KCC Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, as a Mathematics elective for an Associates of This is an interactive introductory course for vectors, analytic geometry, and systems. This Applied Science degree. A scientific calculator students brand new to programming that class requires a graphing calculator (TI 84 plus is recommended (TI - 30 MultiView preferred). teaches the foundations of computer science preferred). Prerequisite: Geometry H & Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation or using the Python language. Topics include: Algebra 2 H with a grade of "C" or better and appropriate assessment score from KCC. What is Computer Science, Big Data, teacher recommendation. Algorithms, Cybersecurity, Game Development Tech Math II with articulated credit from KCC and Graphics. Students interested in software AP Calculus Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit development, computer security, information Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits *3 Semester Hours at KCC for Course Math technology, computer engineering, web This course is designed as a course for students 1123 development, or game development are who have: 1) consistently shown a strong Topics in algebra and trigonometry are encouraged to take this class. Prerequisite: potential in mathematics; and 2) pursued developed and applied to basic problems in Algebra 1; teacher recommendation. mathematics with expressed interest in careers technology. Topics include expressions in math or science. This course will include the (polynomial, fractional, radical, and theory of limits and continuity, and techniques exponential), equations (linear, quadratic, and of derivatives and integrals, along with fractional), word problems, linear inequalities, applications of derivatives and integrals. systems of equations, functions, graphs, and It is expected that students take the AP exam right-triangle trigonometry. Students interested 17

AP Computer Science Principles digital computing revolutionizes industries and Instructional Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits enables new forms of expression, II, and Essentials of College Mathematics The year-long course consists of seven units, communication, and discovery. Students Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits carefully structured to guide novice students interested in software development, computer Students will participate in grade level math through the study of computational security, information technology, computer curriculum with accommodations and technology. Students will learn core engineering, web development, or game modifications. Student placement in these computational thinking skills and explore the development are encouraged to take this courses must be the result of an IEP team vital role of information in computing and how class. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 with a “B” or decision. data can be codified, expressed, stored, and better; teacher recommendation. manipulated during the first semester. In 2nd semester, students will further explore how

Physical Education

Kankakee High School offers a well - rounded and progressive program of physical activities during all four years of high school. Students will be involved in a Physical Education curriculum that requires courses in fitness, swimming, and a variety of individual, team, and recreational sports. Through participation in a program of regular physical activity, P.E. students will develop lifelong understanding and habits for good health and fitness; develop and maintain mental and physical efficiency; demonstrate the ability to use basic physical skills, strategies, and rules in many movement forms and activities; demonstrate responsible personal and social behaviors and skills; develop an understanding and respect for the differences among all people; and enjoy wholesome physical recreation.

Physical Education when they are scheduled for behind-the- Grades 9, 10 1 Semester- 1 Credit wheel. Sophomores must be at least 15 years Recreation Games Physical education is an integral part of the old to enroll in this course. A $50 fee paid at Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit total educational program. Physical education registration, social security numbers and a cost Activities include: Ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee is mandated by the state of Illinois, and seven of $20 for a Driver's Permit are required. All golf, bowling, badminton, mat ball, pickle ball, credits of P.E. are required for graduation. The outstanding fees must be paid in full. More omnikin ball, and many different cooperative physical education department strives for the than five absences may result in a failing games same goal that gives purpose to all other grade. Consistent attendance is required to Team Sports I learning experiences at our school: to develop meet state requirements. Prerequisite: Eight (8) Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit well - rounded, responsible citizens who will total credits in the two Semesters immediately succeed in and contribute to our democratic Activities include: Softball, Volleyball, Hockey, preceding. Soccer, Basketball, Hand ball. Sports are society. Regular physical activity is necessary to subject to change without notice*. (Weather sustain good fitness and health throughout life. Junior/Senior Physical Education may influence the team sport choice)*

You MUST choose one elective class for each Health semester. You CANNOT repeat the same Life Fitness Grades 9, 10 1 Semester- 1 Credit elective course, you MUST choose something Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit Health education is designed to satisfy the different each semester. Activities in each Activities include: Circuit training, interval state requirement for one semester of health elective course may be added or eliminated training, stretching, monitoring heart rate, education. It is taken in lieu of one semester of based on departmental concerns or class personal fitness plan, weight lifting, fitness PE 9 or PE 10 depending on your year. Health sizes. Depending on class sizes some courses gram, and various cardio activities. education covers growth and development, may be canceled. Rank your preferred courses nutrition, drugs/alcohol/tobacco, disease by putting a #1 for your first choice and #2 for Adaptive PE Aid/Buddy Program control, mental health, personal hygiene, health second choice and then a #3 for your third Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit in the environment, first aid, and other state choice to be sure you are selected in order of *Must get teacher recommendation and fill out mandated curricular areas. The course is your preference. Please realize that the sooner an application/contract to be accepted into the designed to make students aware of health you make your preferences the more likely you program related issue in order to make reasonable are to get into your first choice for first The adaptive physical education program is decisions about their lifestyle. semester. designed to allow students with a wide range of disabilities and needs to meet the goals and Driver Education /PE Adventure Education/ Outdoor Education standards of the general physical education Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit program with modifications. This class will be This course is to be taken with Sophomore P.E. *Offered only 1st Semester. This course comprised of general education students and Sophomores are taken out of physical teaches you outdoor skills including hiking, students with physical and cognitive education classes for nine weeks for the drivers camping, orienteering, kayaking/canoeing, rock impairments who require adaptations to the climbing, and basic outdoor survival skills. This general physical education classroom. education classroom and behind the wheel course will also have a ninja warrior and Aides/”Buddies” are general education students portion of attaining your driver’s license. obstacle course unit. The course is limited to how help meet the needs of individuals taking Previous Entry-This course is an elective open 25 students and is only offered first semester. Adaptive PE by providing support, socialization, to any pupil in grades 10, 11, or 12. The Parent permission is required because the and modeling of appropriate behaviors. classroom phase provides essential knowledge class will be leaving school property often. Students will learn about specific disabilities, for driver responsibility, traffic laws, and safety. safety techniques in working with people with The behind - the - wheel experience is Rhythmic Movements special needs, and sports specific skill designed to teach correct procedures, a Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit techniques. Students will be expected to minimal level of skill, and desirable driving *Offered only 2nd Semester. Activities include: participate as they would in a general physical habits. After the classroom phase is completed Aerobics (high/low intensity), Pilates, Yoga, education class. students will be placed in a PE class for 9 Kickboxing, Tae Bo, jump roping, drum fit, and weeks and will be pulled out of that class dance will all be incorporated into this course. Strength and Conditioning 19

Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit Modified Physical Education Program students an opportunity to become a student This course is reserved for varsity athletes Statement: leader within the Physical Education interested in improving their general level of A modified physical education program will be Department. A two year commitment is fitness, as well as an opportunity to concentrate made available to students who have required of students selecting become involved on improving the fitness requirements of their limitations to the degree they cannot participate with the Program. The junior year is designed chosen sport. Participants will be involved in in a regular P.E. program. These limitations to teach fundamental teaching strategies strength training M-W-F, and aerobic, flexibility, need to be validated by the family physician designed for Physical Education, leadership, and agility training T-TH. The coach of your and on file with the school nurse. Students will supervision strategies, officiating, life fitness chosen sport will have direct input into all be assigned activities that meet their special concepts and classroom protocols used by our aspects of your training during this class. needs in the P.E. class in which they are Physical Education staff. Senior year is Fitness levels will be measured at the enrolled. If a student is unable to participate, beginning of the semester, as well as they will be responsible for completing written designed to afford students a hands on role periodically throughout the semester. You will skill assessments and a written summative among their peers. Students will establish a be expected to keep a written journal of your assessment. mentoring/internship relationship with a daily workouts, as well as the results of all your member of our PE staff and function as a group fitness testing. Daily participation is mandatory Previous Entry leader to underclass students and assist the in this class. Varsity head coach verification is teacher with the management of the class. required to register for this class. Forms are Physical Education Leaders Program Students interested in taking this class must be available in the counseling office. Approval by Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters - 2 Credits recommended by a member of the PE staff, and Athletic Director and Varsity coaches This course offers serious Physical Education get both counselor and parent approval to matriculate in the class.

Science

Earth Science Chemistry is required for all students who plan Grades 11, 12 1 Semester (each)- 1 Credit Grades 9 1 Semester- 1 Credit to major in a medical field or in other scientific (each) Earth science is a course which covers the fields. This course includes atomic structure, Robotics I & II are courses offered in the first fundamental principles of High School Earth types of matter, chemical equations, bonding, and second semesters respectively that focus Science, and is designed to serve as a physical chemistry, and solutions. Participation on building a robot through introductory robotics foundation for all academy science courses. in laboratory experiments is required. and engineering practices. Courses can be Emphasis will be placed on using cross cutting Prerequisites: Algebra 1. taken over two years. Students will explore all concepts from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics the aspects of an FTC robotics team, including & Engineering. Prerequisite: Current Chemistry Honors building, programming and troubleshooting a enrollment in Pre-algebra, MATH 180, or Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits robot, working as a team member, promoting Higher. Chemistry Honors is an earlier introduction to and managing a team. Prerequisite: Algebra I; matter and its interaction and relevance. Geometry; Biology; Physics and Engineering; Physical Science Chemistry is required for all students who plan Chemistry (recommended) Grades 9 1 Semester- 1 Credit to major in engineering, medicine, or other Physical science is a course which covers the scientific fields. The course includes principals Human Anatomy & Physiology fundamental principles of physics & Chemistry, of atomic structure, types of matter, chemical Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits and is designed for the college - bound or equations, bonding solution, and physical This course focuses on the structure and trade-bound student. Emphasis will be placed chemistry. Problem solving techniques using function of the human body. Topics covered in on the introduction of performance expectations dimensional analysis is stressed and class this course include a basic introduction to the from Physics & Engineering and Chemistry. discussions are required. Students participate study of the human body, the basics of cells, Prerequisite: Current enrollment in Pre-algebra, in laboratory experiments and demonstrate their types of tissues, the skeletal system, muscular MATH 180, or Higher. use of the scientific method. All experiments are system, nervous system, cardiovascular described and documented using a lab report system, respiratory system, digestive system, Biology format. Prerequisites: Algebra 1; Teacher urinary system, and reproductive system. Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits recommendation. Students will also learn about diseases of the Biology is a course which covers the human body related to the different systems. fundamental principles of natural science and is Physics & Engineering Prerequisite: Algebra I; Geometry; Biology; designed for the college - bound student. Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits Physics & Engineering; Chemistry Emphasis will be placed on ecology, cell This course focuses on concepts and (recommended.) biology, genetics and evolution. Lectures, applications of physics, including laboratory laboratories, discussions, and projects are used investigations, and the use of algebra skills. Human Anatomy & Physiology H to present material. Prerequisite: Algebra I; Students construct and test models, to develop Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits Geometry (recommended); Chemistry an understanding of the concepts underlying This course focuses on the structure and (recommended); Physics & Engineering the phenomena of motion, force, energy, function of the human body. Topics covered in (recommended). matter, sound, electricity, magnetism and light. this course include a basic introduction to the Prerequisites: Algebra 1; Chemistry study of the human body, the basics of cells, Biology H (recommended); Current enrollment in types of tissues, the skeletal system, muscular Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits Geometry (recommended); Teacher system, nervous system, cardiovascular Biology Honors consists of two Semesters of recommendation. system, respiratory system, digestive system, advanced biology in preparation for Chemistry urinary system, and reproductive system. Honors, Anatomy and Physiology Honors and Physics & Engineering H Students will also learn about diseases of the AP Biology. This course covers principles of Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits human body related to the different systems. biochemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology, This Accelerated course focuses on concepts This course includes a larger writing component ecology, genetics and cell biology. Lectures, and applications of physics, including laboratory and requires more in-depth understanding of labs, discussions, and projects are used to investigations, and the use of basic algebra physiology than the core level course. present materials. Prerequisite: Algebra I; skills. Students will construct and test models Prerequisite: Algebra I; Geometry; Biology; Geometry (recommended); Chemistry to develop an understanding of the concepts Chemistry; Physics & Engineering; (recommended); Physics & Engineering underlying the phenomena of motion, force, (recommended); teacher recommendation. energy, matter, sound, electricity, magnetism Forensic Science and light. Prerequisite: Algebra I; Chemistry Grades 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit Chemistry (recommended), Current enrollment in Forensic Science is an elective class offered Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits Geometry (recommended). each semester to juniors and seniors. This Chemistry gives the student an introduction to class is intended to motivate students to seek chemical concepts and laboratory techniques. Principles of Technology/Robotics I & II further scientific knowledge, to expose students 21

to the various careers involved in forensic (recommended) AP Chemistry is designed to be the equivalent science and to possibly direct their education of a first year college general chemistry course. toward a career in forensic science. AP Environmental Science This course should be chosen by students who Prerequisite: Algebra I; Geometry; Biology; Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits exhibit high levels of commitment, motivation, Chemistry; Physics & Engineering AP Environmental Science is designed to be and academic maturity. An in depth study of the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory the following topics will be covered: A study of Earth & Space Science (Aeronautics) college course in environmental science. This the structure and properties of matter. Atomic Grades 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits course should be chosen by students who and molecular structure, chemical bonding, Earth and Space Science courses introduce exhibit high levels of commitment, motivation, periodic law, nomenclature, stoichiometry, gas students to the study of the earth from a local and academic maturity. The rigorous nature of laws, states of matter, solutions, acid base and global perspective. (Students typically learn this lab science will place an emphasis on chemistry, equilibrium, kinetics, about time zones, latitude and longitude, scientific principles and the analysis of data and thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear atmosphere, weather, climate, matter, and information. Prerequisites: Algebra I; chemistry. Prerequisite: Algebra II; Biology; energy transfer.) An emphasis will be placed Geometry; Biology; Physics & Engineering; Chemistry; Physics & Engineering; Enrollment on Sustainability of Natural Resources and the Chemistry (strongly recommended) in Pre-calculus; Teacher recommendation. impact that Humans have on the Natural World. Students can expect many different types of lab AP Biology AP Physics activities, and assessment strategies that Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits emphasize Next Generation Science This course is designed to be the equivalent of AP Physics is designed to be the equivalent of Standards. Prerequisites: Algebra I; a college introductory biology course. This a first year college general chemistry course. Geometry; Biology; Physics & Engineering or course should be chosen by students who This course should be chosen by students who Conceptual Physics exhibit high levels of commitment, motivation, exhibit high levels of commitment, motivation, and academic maturity. It aims to provide and academic maturity. Physics is the Environmental Science students with the conceptual framework, factual explanation and description of real world events Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to using mathematics. Physics is required for all This course is for students who are truly deal with the rapidly changing science of students who will pursue engineering degrees interested in the environmental issues biology. Major topics include the following: of any type and most "pre-med" students. The challenging the earth. Topics covered include Biochemistry, Cells, Heredity, Molecular course includes principles of mechanics, one the ecosystems, overpopulation, erosion, water Genetics, Metabolism, The Structure and and two dimensional motion, wave theory and pollution and eutrophication, toxic chemicals, air Function of Plants and Animals, Evolution and RC circuits. Topics include: project motion, pollution, acid rain, ozone depletion and the Ecology. Students are strongly encouraged to friction, torques, kinetic and potential energy, greenhouse effect pesticides and alternative take the Advanced Placement exam in the the Doppler Effect, lenses and mirrors. energy sources. The students are intricately spring. Prerequisite: Algebra I; Biology; Prerequisite: Algebra II; Biology; Chemistry; involved in the school recycling program. Chemistry; Geometry; Physics & Engineering; Physics & Engineering; enrollment in Pre- Discussion, activities, presentation, and Teacher recommendation. Calculus; Teacher recommendation. projects are used to present the material. Prerequisite: Algebra I; Biology; Geometry; AP Chemistry Physics & Engineering; Chemistry Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits

Social Studies

American Experience test‐taking, note‐taking, and research (English 11 H and US History) techniques. Western Civilization Grades 11 2 Semesters- 4 Credits Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit The American Experience (Honors) is a Human Geography This course is a survey of the history of combination of U.S. History and American Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit European civilization from the beginning of the Literature that meets daily in a two hour block of This course engages student interest in the Greek and Roman civilizations, through the time meeting all of the requirements for English social sciences by connecting contemporary Middle Ages and the renaissance to the and U.S. History credits. The combination of "what" and "where" questions to the historical contemporary period. Emphasis will be placed literature and history allows students to see the "why" questions. Students will engage in the on political and social patterns, major connections between American culture and the systematic study of patterns and processes that revolutions, World Wars, and contemporary historical forces that shaped it. The class is have shaped the human understanding of, use events. organized thematically, rather than of, and alteration of Earth's surfaces. It chronologically. Students will focus on tracing explores the location of countries and human AP World History contemporary issues to the past to uncover institutions (ethnic groups, cities, and Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits causal relationships between past and present industries) and examines why and how they This course is equivalent to an introductory that inform our present. This allows students to exist. Students will employ spatial concepts and college course. AP World History offers an better make connections between history and landscape analysis to examine human social approach that lets motivated students "do literature as well as recognizing patterns in the organization and its historical and environmental history" by guiding them through the steps a same. For example, while reading The Great consequences. historian would take in analyzing historical Gatsby, students will compare the Roaring events and evidence worldwide over the span Twenties and the Great Depression to the Human Geography H of history. The course offers truly balanced Housing Bubble and the subsequent 2008 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits global coverage with Africa, the Americas, Asia, economic crisis. This course will include a This course engages student interest in the and Europe each represented. Students are hands-on approach to history and literature social sciences by connecting contemporary required to complete various composition through which students may engage in creative "what" and "where" questions to the historical assignments. Students are strongly encouraged writing, group presentations, deliver speeches, "why" questions. Students will engage in the to take the AP exam in the spring. Prerequisite: make a short film, or become involved in social systematic study of patterns and processes that Overall grade point average of 3.0 or above. issues. Major emphasis is placed on have shaped the human understanding of, use developing written argumentation skills in of, and alteration of Earth's surfaces. It Latin American Studies preparation for college and the Common Core explores the location of countries and human Grades 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits expectations. This challenging course will institutions (ethnic groups, cities, and Latin America is a fascinating and diverse reward students who are intellectually curious industries) and examines why and how they region with rich and varied cultures and a and willing to extend themselves. Prerequisite: exist. Students will employ spatial concepts and shared history that is interesting as it is A grade of "C" or better in English Honors landscape analysis to examine human social disheartening. Although Latin America shares a courses the year before. Summer reading will organization and its historical and environmental common history with the rest of the Americas, be required. English Teacher recommendation consequences. Prerequisite: Counselors will including the United States and Canada, it has will be strongly considered. complete the appropriate rubric and consider also experienced a path of developing quite teacher recommendation differently from the rest of North America. AVID Students in this class will be introduced to the Grades 9, 10 2 Semesters- 2 Credits AP Human Geography history of the region which will encompass a Advancement Via Individual Determination Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits time span beginning with Columbus and (AVID) is an academic elective course that This honors level course emphasizes the reaching all the way to modern times. prepares students for college readiness and importance of geography as a field a of inquiry success. Students will work on academic and and discusses the emergence of academic African - American History personal goals and communication, adjusting to geography in nineteenth century Europe. Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit the high school setting. Each week, students Geographic concepts emphasized throughout The social, political, and cultural history of receive instruction utilizing a rigorous college the course are location, space, place, scale, Americans of African descent is examined. The preparatory curriculum, tutor‐facilitated study pattern, regionalization, and globalization. introduction explores the culture, geography, groups, motivational activities and academic These concepts are basic to students' and history of Western Africa and the success skills. In AVID, students participate in understanding of spatial interaction and spatial development of the slave trade. The course activities that incorporate strategies focused on behavior, the dynamics of human population then covers the contributions of African - writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and growth and movement, patterns of culture, Americans during the Colonial Period, the Ante reading to support their academic growth. economic activities, political organization of - Bellum Period, and the Reconstruction Period. Students will work in collaborative settings, space, and human settlement patterns, An emphasis on Twentieth Century learning how to participate in collegial particularly urbanization. Students are strongly achievement, the Civil Rights Movement and discussions and use sources to support their encouraged to take the AP exam in the Spring. present day social, political and economic ideas and opinions. Students will prepare for Prerequisite: Counselors will complete the contributions concludes the course. and participate in college entrance and appropriate rubric and consider teacher placement exams, while refining study skills and recommendation African American History H 23

Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit future, identify the element of cause and effect Honors African American History is designed to in a historical context, understand key events in Economics H focus on critical thinking, writing, and research history in terms of their chronology, analyze Grades 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit presentation skills development. This will be primary and secondary source documents to In this course the American Free Enterprise achieved through a coordinated interdisciplinary gain a greater understanding of a historical System is studied. The student encounters examination of the historical, cultural, political, event or figure. elements of supply and demand, pricing, and economic, and social development of people the distribution of income, behavior of firms African descent. The course will begin with the AP United States History under various market structures, national African Diaspora, evaluate the institution of Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits income determination, the banking system, Slavery, and chronicle through the Pre - Civil This course is designed to enhance the social fiscal and monetary policy, and international War, Civil, and Reconstruction eras in the first studies skills and techniques of students of trade. Prerequisite: "B" average or better. nine weeks. The second nine weeks will span proven ability who are enthusiastic about the Jim Crow years through the Civil Rights learning and who are desirous of a very Psychology Movement to Current Culture while wrestling challenging way of studying the history of their Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits with the issue of assimilation versus country. Although various methods of Psychology introduces students to the study of separatism or integration versus nationalism. instruction are used, the student is expected to individual human behavior. Course content participate actively in his/her education. The typically includes (but is not limited to) an United States History student also is required to complete various overview of the field of psychology, topics in Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits composition assignments. This includes essay human growth and development, personality U.S. History is a thematic approach of American and document - based tests both long and short and behavior, and abnormal psychology. history from its beginnings to its present day. answer), reports of varying lengths and Students will receive a general overview of the research activities. Students are strongly AP Psychology major events that have shaped our nation. encouraged to take the AP exam in the Spring. Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits Emphasizing cause and effect relationships, Prerequisite: Overall grade point average of 3.0 The AP Psychology course is designed to American history will be studied from the social, or above. mirror an entry-level college that introduces historical, economic, political and geographic students to the systematic and scientific study aspects. Students will also incorporate current Sociology of the behavior and mental processes of human events into their course work to understand Grades 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit beings and other animals. Students are exposed history as it is being made today. Approximately This course is a study of man as he lives and to the psychological facts, principles, and one third of the course will cover events in early interacts in groups. The primary focus is on the phenomena associated with each of the major American history and about two thirds will be impact of students' interactions with their subfields within psychology. They also learn spent from Post - Civil War to the present day. society. Seniors are guided through examining about the ethics and methods psychologists use the impact they will have on the world and the in their science and practice. Topics include the U.S. History Honors world on them. The course starts with the history and approaches of psychology, research Grades 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits sociological founders, their perspectives and methods (experimental, clinical and the ethics United States History Honors is a one-year theories. It moves through norms, deviance, involved), and abnormal, developmental and survey of the significant political, economic, social stratification, institutions, and ends with social psychology (diagnosis and treatment.) social, cultural and diplomatic developments in the developing world. A community service Extensive outside reading is required as well as American history from The Encounter to 1945, project of research paper is required. course projects, short papers and research designed to challenge students. Students will papers. Students are strongly encouraged to use primary and secondary course document Government take the AP exam in the spring. analysis to address major themes, including the Grades 12 1 Semester- 1 Credit changing nature of U.S. Democracy, the This is a study of the organization, powers, and Instructional Human Geography, Western changing face of American society, and the functions of American Government at the Civilization, African American History, U.S. United States’ changing role in the world. They national, state and local levels. National and History, and Government will evaluate headlines and eyewitness State Constitutions will be examined. Other Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2 Semesters- 2 Credits accounts that have motivated Americans and considerations include civil and political rights; Students will participate in grade level social shaped the nation’s history. Students in this the party system; the nature, structure, powers, science curriculum with accommodations and course are expected complete more rigorous and procedures of legislative, executive and modifications. Student placement in these coursework and to routinely use higher order judicial departments; foreign relations and courses must be the result of an IEP team historical thinking skills. Upon the successful national economic welfare; and current decision. completion of this course, students will be able governmental problems. This is a required class to: understand how historical events impact the for graduation.

Medical Academy

Introduction to Health Occupations Geometry Geometry H MA Geometry H: This course will feature applications of Geometry in the health occupations. For example, students will focus on the many Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry (formerly Algebra 2 Honors) Biology Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology English 10 English 11 English 12 Psychology Health Occupations 1 Grades 11, 12

KHS 50468 Health Occupations with dual credit from KCC 2 - Period Block for 2 Semesters - 6 Credits 8 - Semester Hours at KCC for PNUR 1438.790 Nursing Assistant This course is designed to train students to be competent in skills necessary for the nursing assistant to function successfully in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other health care facilities. The nursing assistant will provide services related to the comfort and welfare of the resident under direct supervision of a registered nurse. Some topics to be covered include body mechanics, transfer techniques, basic anatomy and physiology, personal care, vital signs, rehabilitation, death, Alzheimer patient care, dying, and post- mortem care. Review of Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is also included. Students attend a clinical experience twice a week at a local nursing home for learning of hands-on skills.

This is a required course for anyone attending KCC entering into the Nursing program. Eligibility for State Certified Nursing Exam is determined by student's attendance to class, clinical and maintaining a minimum grade of 75%. State of Illinois mandatory fingerprinting and 2 Step Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for participation in this class.

Health Occupations 2 Grade 12 2 - Period Block for 2 Semesters - 6 Credits 2- Semester Hours at KCC for Health 1312 Medical Terminology This course will cover the "Medical Terminology Get Connected" text book which will allow students to acquire basic knowledge in medical terminology. The course offers a systematic study of medical words that relate to body systems, anatomical structures, medical processes and procedures, and a variety of diseases that afflict the human body. This course is also designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in a clinical internship in a medical setting off site. Mandatory 1 Step Tuberculosis (TB) testing and Certification in Healthcare Provider level CPR is required for participation in this class. Prerequisites: 1.) Illinois State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification obtained during their junior year, 2.) a 90% overall attendance rate during the junior year of high school, 3.) Reliable transportation with proof of an Illinois State Driver's license, 4.) Automobile insurance, and 5.) Medical Insurance.

Vocational Education Kankakee Area Career Center

Programs at the Kankakee Area Career Center are available to juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing an education in a specialized area of technology. These programs are designed to provide the student with marketable job skills and to prepare the student for the world of work or advanced education after high school. All programs meet two periods each day. Students enrolled at the Area Career Center may count three (3) credits earned per semester toward the credits required for graduation, but graduation requirements will be increased by one credit per semester.

Students accepted for study at the Kankakee Area Career Center make a full year commitment in the programs. After the 10th day of the fall semester, no schedule changes will be made.

Automotive Technology The Child Development/Playschool Program In this program, students receive instruction and The course begins at the basics of auto offers an opportunity for training, experience hands-on experience in repairing or replacing mechanic repair and maintenance of and time with children as students learn a faulty mechanical or electronic parts and giving automotive equipment. The principle of variety of skills in the childcare field. In addition technical advice on ways to keep equipment in automotive mechanics is preventive to developing professional skills in this good operating condition. A solid foundation of maintenance of automotive equipment. The rewarding field, students have an opportunity to theory on how a computer and other peripherals principle of automotive mechanics is preventive develop observation and analytical skills, work is covered. After completing this program maintenance through diagnosis of failure, competency in basic principles of child growth the student will have an opportunity to go on to necessary adjustment, and repair/replacement and development, engage in hands-on become A+ Certified. Advanced students of required parts. Most mechanics are experiences with 3, 4 and 5 year-olds in receive instruction in the area of installing and responsible to work on the total vehicle, but KACC's onsite childcare lab and actively servicing networks, diagnosing/replacing faulty some choose to specialize in such areas as participate in planning and implementing mechanical or electronic parts, and giving transmission maintenance, brakes, front-end activities within our lab. Students gain skills and technical advice on ways to keep alignment, exhaust systems, drivability, etc. As knowledge in areas such as guiding the equipment/systems in good operating condition. the automotive mechanics program is designed behavior of children, observing and recording to prepare the student to enter the field of auto behavior, child growth and development, Computer Technology II (Networking, service, emphasis is placed on learning to work preschool operation, safety procedures, first aid Webpage Generation and the Internet) as much as possible as a mechanic meeting knowledge and are exposed to a variety of The largest network in the world is the Internet. new and different problems with each vehicle career profiles. The student plans and Computer Technology II introduces students to encountered. All of the various components and implements activities in the preschool, acting as it by showing the working of small Intranets systems of the automobile are covered both a teaching team member and as a leader. (networks), network-to-network communication. including the engine and drive train, fuel Students have the opportunity to gain HTML, CGI, XML, and JavaScript are the systems, brake systems, and electrical experience through internship/job shadowing languages of the Internet and the Intranet. systems, etc. within the childcare field at an assigned day Students will be introduced to the construction care facility during their second year. of web pages using these languages and will Business Technology/Management take part in a web page construction contest. The Business Technology/Management Collision Repair Using the standard protocols of the Internet Program at KACC is designed to introduce The Collision Repair Program provides learning TCP/IP, students will be shown how data is students to the planning, marketing, operation experiences designed to allow students to gain made ready, transmitted, and error checked and management of a business. Program knowledge and skills in repairing automotive through Intranets and Internet setups. The content will include general principles and bodies. Planned learning activities in this course relationship between Novell, AppleTalk, and practices of business planning, organization, will be balanced to allow students to become other operating systems will be examined and management, entrepreneurship, information knowledgeable about the fundamental aspects how they interface with TCP/IP to communicate systems, communication, finances and of auto body repair methods and techniques, over the Internet. Students will examine the marketing. Interpersonal skills, brainstorming and to develop practical skills in the basic setting up of a small network within the school techniques, problem- solving and conflict operations required to prepare the automobile network; examine various network management will also be covered. In addition, for final paint application. Instruction will troubleshooting tools, how they are used, and students will utilize Microsoft Office programs to emphasize safety principles and practices, the results that can be expected. Application build written communication, desktop handling hazardous materials; auto body software will be examined and its interface with publishing, presentation, document and nomenclature, function of individual the computer network. The way in which a database management, and financial components, use of auto body fillers, use of server based network and a peer-to-peer recordkeeping skills. Students will develop their plastic/glass fillers and special body repair network would treat the same application own electronic career portfolio, with resumes, tools, refinishing problems and paint software. Where applicable the class will be references, job and college search results and preparation procedures. responsible for maintaining the classroom interest/skill inventories. network and the school network. Computer Technology (Maintenance, Repair, Child Development/ Playschool and Building) Construction Technology 26

Students in construction technology build and receive dual credit at KCC for "DRFT2114 - enhance their skills on the community college maintain structures ranging from rough Computer Aided Drafting I." and university levels. Students will be given the scaffolds and concrete forms to homes that opportunity to achieve some proficiency in the require exact finish work. They work with wood, Fire/ Rescue following areas: Traffic & Accident Investigation; metal, plastic and concrete. Using both hand The Fire Rescue program is set to follow the Vehicle Stops and Approach; Patrol & Arrest and power tools, people in the construction State of Illinois Fire Marshall's Office Division of Techniques; Telecommunications Skills; Illinois trade erect wood frameworks for buildings, Standards for entry level in the fire and rescue Vehicle Code; Corrections; Drug install window frames, apply exterior siding and field. Following IFSTA Essential Manual, first- Identification/Drug Laws; Courts & Legal install moldings, cabinets, doors, heating and year students will learn the basics of the fire System; Interview Techniques; Search & cooling systems, plumbing and hardware finish. service. Students will learn how to use self- Seizure/Evidence Procedures/Crime Scene Construction Technology education gives the contained breathing apparatus, ropes and Investigation; Illinois Criminal Code; Fingerprint student the opportunity to participate in the knots, ladders, and hoses. Using a special Techniques; Criminal Investigation; Report different phases of residential construction. This smoke trailer, students will be exposed to Writing; and, Private Security. Also included in helps the student decide which trade or craft simulated fire conditions under a safe the program will be interview and interrogation they would like to serve an apprenticeship. environment. They will learn how to do search techniques, arrest and handcuffing procedures, and rescue, auto extrication, and how to safely and defensive tactics. In this pre-law Cosmetology remove victims of automobile crashes. Students enforcement course, student experiences will Cosmetologists help their customers look will also participate in a rigorous physical involve simulations, demonstrations, guest attractive by shaping, setting and tinting hair. exercise program to prepare them for fire lectures, tours of various law enforcement They also give manicures, scalp and facial service CPAT testing. Second-year students will departments, and a shadowing program treatments, provide make-up analysis, clean start their leadership skill training, training as a developed with the cooperation of the and style wigs and hair pieces. The KACC company officer and Incident Commander. Kankakee County Sheriffs Police. School of Cosmetology program is a Pivot Point Students will also learn how to operate a fire member school and provides the training pump with our on-site fire department pumper. necessary to become a licensed cosmetologist. Students will go through Hazardous Materials Precision Metalworking Students have the opportunity to acquire skills for the First Responder, CPR for the Health The Precision Metalworking Program is a two- performed on customers in the clinic area. Units Care Provider through the American Heart year year program developed to instruct the of instruction included in the program are Association, and AED Training. student in a modern day machine, tool and die, shampooing, make-up facials, hair treatment, or production shop. Not only will the student hairdressing and hair shaping, hair chemistry, Health Occupations learn how to read blueprints, they will also learn manicuring, pedicuring, sculpture nails, and Students enrolled in the Health Occupations how to layout the blueprint information onto permanent waving/chemical straightening. Program at KHS can become a CNA (Certified steel stock and produce a project which reflects Nurse Assistant) and receive training in CPR the use of the tools the machinist will use such Drafting/CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) and use of AED for certification. The Health as micrometers, dial calipers, height gages, and The drafting/CAD profession is where an Occupations program at KHS is taught by an the more common tools like vises, various individual takes ideas and then transfers them RN (registered nurse) who is certified through hammers, steel rules, and others. Keeping to a drawing which enables other workers to the Department of Public Health to teach the safety as priority one, there will be hands-on produce the product or construct the project. CNA Program. The program prepares students training with major power equipment like mills, Today, a very high percentage of these for their continued education at local community lathes, surface grinders, saws, and drill drawings are produced with computers and colleges in the following healthcare fields: LPN, presses. Precision Metalworking is for the clear computer-aided software. However, in some Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, RN, EMT- minded student with a good work ethic who will situations, some drawings are still being drawn Basic, Occupational Therapy Medical follow from idea stage to finished project - a with manual drafting tools. If it wasn't for this Technologist, Physical Therapy. In addition, project which is done in close tolerance with its profession, products could not be manufactured students are prepared to continue on to 4+ year blueprint. In the first year, projects will consist of or built. The Drafting/CAD program is designed related programs in nursing and pre-med at the C-clamps, screw jacks, hammers, parallels and around a two-year curriculum. The students, for university level. During the second year of the more. Second year will be crank type projects the first semester, will be introduced to manual program, students will have the opportunity to with various moving parts that must be made drafting techniques and computer-aided-drafting serve an internship in local health care facilities and put together and the student's choice of (CAD), doing both mechanical and architectural and study medical terminology in the three different air or steam engines. *Dual drawings. The third quarter, students work on a classroom. Credit with Kankakee Community College KCC project designing an actual business site, Prerequisite: Only Medical Academy students Students who successfully complete the first working with a student from KACC's Business are eligible. Enrollment in 2nd year requires the year of Precision Metalworking will receive dual Management/Technology, to complement their CNA certification and use of a car for internship credit at KCC for "MCHN1214 Machine Tool 1." business plan. During the fourth quarter, transportation. Students who successfully complete the second students work on two projects, a home design year of Precision Metalworking will receive dual and a mechanical assembly project. Law Enforcement credit at KCC for "MCHN1224 *Dual Credit at Kankakee Community College The two-year Career Center Law Enforcement Machine Tool 2. (KCC) Students who successfully complete the Program provides students with a basic first year of Drafting/CAD will receive dual credit introduction to all facets of law enforcement. Pre-Engineering at KCC for "DRFT1154 - Technical Drafting and Upon completion of the program, students Training in the Pre-Engineering Lab is done in a Blueprint Reading." Students who successfully should have a working knowledge of law modular format. The modules include training in complete the second year of Drafting/CAD will enforcement procedures and activities that will AutoCAD, design processes, basic electricity, 27 robotics, programmable logic controllers, the Welding program will include laboratory students. Instructors, students, and business hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, CNC experience in oxy-acetylene; shielded metal mentors work together to provide students with programming, precision measurement, electric arc, and gas metal arc welding. Also included continuous learning and real-life experience motor control, and quality assurance will be experience in oxy-fuel semi- automatic through a cooperative plan of classroom and procedures. Approximately 50% of the time will and plasma cutting, weld testing, braze welding, on-the-job educational experiences in the be spent on the modules. Additional training and preparing for/and taking weld tests. student's chosen career field. Students apply includes designing and building projects, The second year of Welding will be an in-depth for the program during the second semester of composing business presentations, research, study of the above processes. Also included in their junior year. The Program Coordinator work-based education, troubleshooting, basic the second year will be blueprint reading for reviews the applications, interviews the engineering, technical math, applied sciences, welders, welding symbols, weld testing and students, gathers the necessary information, team concepts, and other skills needed in inspection, air carbon arc gouging, and and works with business partners to place the today's modern and complex work place. * Pre- introduction to pipe welding. *Dual Credit with student in a career-related job. Students work at requisites are involved for students who want to Kankakee Community College (KCC) Students the internship site at least two days per week earn college credit. who successfully complete the first year and a maximum of three days per week. They Welding program at KACC will receive dual attend their related class a minimum of two Welding Technology credit with KCC for their Course "WELD1114 days per week. Welding plays a major role in the aircraft, Basic Welding." Students who successfully All placements must be approved by the shipbuilding, construction and storage- complete a second year in the KACC Welding instructor and evaluations are completed transportation of various products such as program will receive dual credit with KCC for weekly. The students may be removed from the petroleum, natural gas, water, etc. Fabrication the course "WELD2224 Metallic Inert Gas internship program if procedures are not of race cars and custom vehicles also rely on Welding," followed (further explanation in Internship the talents and abilities of a skilled welder. Handbook) or poor evaluations are received by Careers in the field of welding are almost Internship Program the student. unlimited. Salary opportunities in welding are The Internship Program provides an opportunity excellent. You can go as far as your ability and for the business community to form an knowledge will take you. During the first year educational partnership with our school and our

Required/ Recommended Tools and Supplies

The lab fee and textbook rental costs for Kankakee Area Career Center students is $50.00.

Automotive Technology - appropriate shoes/boots, appropriate clothing (i.e. long pant, etc. (NO SHORTS)), safety glasses (first pair provided by KACC), pencil/pen, notebook, and workbook (35.00).

Business Technology/Management - three-ring binder; two-pocket folders (8), spiral notebooks (3), pen and pencil, hand-held calculator, and 12-pocket closeable portfolio for model business project and organizer/planner, business casual attire for presentation, and field trips, plastic storage container w/lid (small shoe box size). Additional costs/fees include - USB Memory Key/Flash Card - 512 MB or more (Cost - $25-$30).

Child Development/Playschool (A TB test (required) at the student's expense (1st year student $10 / 2nd year student $5, Copy of School Physical, Lab Smock Cost - one plastic shoebox with lid, rubber cement, one Elmer's glue stick, one fine point black marker, two black Sharpie markers, 1 yellow highlighter, Large hard-back 2" 3-ring binder (black), 12 dividers, notebook paper, one set of colored markers, one set of colored pencils, one set of black/blue writing pens, one set of #2 lead pencils, crayons, 2 packages of index cards, 1 index card box with dividers, 1 package of construction paper, 1 pair of scissors, and extra set of clothes.

Collision Repair - leather work boots and work clothing. Pants must be at waist, no baggy pants or sweats, shirts must have sleeves. Respirator - must be a dual cartridge ($20 and can be purchased at Carquest Auto Parts or First Auto Color, a pencil and paper.

Computer Technology 1 - p.c. repair toolkit, small mag light or other mini light, 2 pocket folder, pen and pencil, and notebook. Additional costs/fees include -USB Memory Key/Flash Drive any size.

Computer Technology 2 (Reference manuals, required, to be purchased at student's expense "Sybex Network & Study Guide" Deluxe Edition ISBN 0782144160) - 3-ring binder, pen, pencil, and notebook. Additional costs include - USB Flash Drive required 1GB.

Construction Technology - notebook for classroom, calculator, 16 oz. claw hammer unbreakable handle, speed square, 25' power return tape, carpenter's pencil, nail apron (cloth is acceptable), leather work shoes, OSHA approved hard hat, safety glasses (first pair provided by KACC), utility knife, chalk line, cat's claw, cold weather clothing, work gloves, and rubber overshoes for mud.

Cosmetology - first year kits are $300, second year kits are $400, and equipment required for the summer class is available for $180. Summer tuition is $250. Kit and Tuition fees for the summer are due on the first day of class. Kit fees for fall, first and second year, are due on or before the first day of class. These kits meet industry standards and are sold at our cost. Payment plans are no longer offered. Students will not be enrolled nor will they be 28 able to earn hours toward their cosmetology license until appropriate fees are paid. Students who choose to participate in competitions may need to purchase additional mannequins, supplies, pay for entry fees and travel costs.

Drafting/CAD - 1 1/2 " or larger 3 - ring notebook with one set of 5 dividers, spiral bound notebook, pen and pencil, and calculator. Additional costs include - 256 MB Flash Drive.

Fire/Rescue (firefighting gloves and nomex hood (required); can be purchased from Illinois Fire & Police Equipment in Bourbonnais - pen, pencil, notebook, and safety glasses. Additional costs include - Students are required to pay a CPR-AED fee for AHA Healthcare provider fee for Professional Rescuer Certification ($3 for CPR Card and KACC T-Shirt for fire science class (prices quoted at time of purchase).

Health Occupations I (Hepatitis B vaccine (recommended, but not mandatory at student's expense), two step TB test (required) at student's expense ($10) testing is done through KACC at the Public Health Department, a navy blue scrub top for clinical training is required, "The Nursing Assistant's Handbook" by Hartman Publishing is recommended ($18 student's expense), and Mosby's Nurse Assistant Workbook ($20 required) - watch must have a second hand, white uniform pants, white shoes for clinical, name pin purchased through KACC, pens, pocket notebook. Additional costs include - TB test ($10 for first - year students), state criminal background check (first - year students $15) completed through SIUC as a class, and after successful completion of state requirements (Health Occupations' students will have a CAN State Test with a fee of $50).

Health Occupations II (a TB Test (required) at student's expense ($5 for returning students) and a medical dictionary "Merriam Webster's Medical Dictionary" is recommended (available at Barnes & Noble for $6.99) - watch must have second hand, uniform/clothing, appropriate shoes as required by assigned Internship Program, pens, and pocket notebook. Additional costs include - TB test ($10 for first - year students), state criminal background check (first - year students $15) completed through SIUC as a class, and after successful completion of state requirements (Health Occupations' students will have a CAN State Test with a fee of $50).

Law Enforcement - notebook, pencil or pen.

Precision Metal Working - long-sleeved work shirt, work pants (clothes must fit properly, baggy clothes will not be permitted, steel-toe leather work shoes, safety glasses (first pair provided by KACC), calculator, metal scribe, six-inch ruler, #2 pencil, and pocket-size notebook.

Pre-Engineering - 1" or larger three-ring binder with at least (8) tabs, pencils/pens, spiral Notebook, appropriate shoes and clothing, safety glasses (we will provide your first pair), 2 rechargeable 9V batteries or a multi-pack of long-life 9V batteries, and e-mail address. Recommended - USB Memory Key/Flash Card- to back up your files and computer access outside of class. Additional costs include supplies for your design projects (this will vary from student to student).

Welding Technology - welding jacket (required), long leather welding gloves (required), all-leather work boots (must be over top of ankle) - (required), tape measurer - 12' minimum length, ear plugs, safety glasses (first pair provided by KACC), tip cleaner and wire brush (may be purchased at any welding supply store or Farm & Fleet), pen/pencil, and notebook. Welding Helmet with number 5 & 10 lens (lower priced ones are approximately $25). Work jeans must be in good shape (not ripped or frayed).