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Seneca High School Registration Guide2016-2017 Registration GuideTable of Contents Registration Process...... 2 Criteria for Courses to be Taught...... 2 Definition of Terms...... 3 Student Health Requirements...... 3 Grades...... 4 Report Cards and Progress Reports...... 4 Special Services...... 4 Graduation Requirements...... 5 Suggested Program of Study - College Prep...... 6 Suggested Program of Study - Career and Technical Education...... 7 Suggested Program of Study - General Education...... 8 Registration Form...... 9 High School Planning Sheet...... 11 English Curriculum...... 12 Foreign Language Curriculum...... 16 Math Curriculum...... 17 Science Curriculum...... 20 Social Science Curriculum...... 23 Family and Consumer Science Curriculum...... 26 Health Occupations Curriculum...... 28 Business Curriculum...... 29 Art Curriculum...... 31 Music Curriculum...... 33 Agricultural Education Curriculum...... 34 Auto Mechanics Curriculum...... 37 Industrial Technology Curriculum...... 38 Physical Education/Health/Driver's Education Curriculum...... 41 Illinois Valley Community College...... 43 Summer School Classes...... 44 Driver's Education Policy...... 45 Co-Curricular Acitvities...... 46Page 1 Registration GuideRegistration ProcessThis registration guide is for students and parents. Each year, students should seriously consider their educational and career goals and develop a program of study to work toward them. In planning for the school year, students and parents should consider:1. Do the courses meet graduation requirements? 2. Do the courses meet the student’s needs for anticipated college or career choices. 3. Do the courses match the student’s ability and expand or develop his/her interests? 4. Are the courses weighted? How do weighted and non-weighted course choices effect G.P.A. and class rank? 5. Are the courses dual-credit? Will the student earn both high school and college credit for that course?This registration guide will help students and parents plan a high school program based on these selected goals.Parents are requested to be actively involved with their student in selecting an appropriate program of courses for the coming year by:1. Reading and discussing this registration guide with their student. 2. Reviewing the progress reports and student report cards. 3. Discussing appropriate course selection with the student’s current teachers and counselor. Students will meet with a counselor in an individual conference to review their choice of subjects and complete registration. All students must register each semester for 8 courses.Criteria for Courses to be Taught Seneca Township High School has an extensive curriculum with many courses being offered to meet the varying ability and interest levels of the students. The fact that a course is listed in this guide does not mean it will necessarily be taught. Due to a low enrollment in a class, it may be necessary to cancel that class.Page 2 Registration GuideDefinition of Terms A CREDIT is the measure of school achievement. A student receives one-half unit of credit for successful completion of the work in a course that meets for a minimum of one period alternating daily for one semester. A student receives one unit of credit for successful completion of work in a course that meets for one period alternating daily for a full year. When a student moves into STHS district from another school, the guidance counselors will evaluate the units of credit transferred in and determine what units are needed for the student to meet the District 160 graduation requirements.A PREREQUISITE is a course or condition which a student must complete or meet before the course may be taken. A REQUIRED COURSE is a course which a student must successfully complete in order to earn a District 160 diploma. An ELECTIVE COURSE is a course which a student may choose to take to earn a District 160 diploma. A WEIGHTED COURSE is worth 5.0 G.P.A. points. A NON-WEIGHTED COURSE is worth 4.0 G.P.A. points. A DUAL CREDIT COURSE is a course in which a student would receive high school and college credit simultaneously. Student Health Requirements A ninth grade student or student transferring to STHS, who is enrolled on the first day of the school year must have on file a record of his/her physical examination conducted within one year and updated (current) immunization record. Failure to comply by October 15 of that school year will result in the student being excluded from STHS until the health requirements are fulfilled.A ninth grade student or a student transferring to STHS from another state or country, after the school year has started, must have on file within 30 school days, a record of his/her physical examination conducted within one year in the state of Illinois and an updated (current) immunization record. Student must also have an IL eye examination. Failure to comply within this time period will result in the student being excluded from school until the health requirement is fulfilled.Two doses of Varicella vaccine are required for students entering 9th and 10th grade. Failure to comply by October 15 of that school year will result in the student being excluded from STHS until the health requirements are fulfilled.All 12th grade students will need to have 2 doses of Meningococcal vaccine at entry to 12th grade. Only one dose is required if the first dose was received at 16 years of age or older. Failure to comply by October 15 of that school year will result in the student being excluded from STHS until the health requirements are fulfilled.Page 3 Registration GuideGrades Subject achievement grades and current grade point averages are reported to the parents or guardians at the end of each grading period and at the end of each semester (18 weeks). Subject achievements are reported as letter grades and grade point averages are reported as numerical points.The equivalence method is used to convert letter grades into numerical points for grade point average.Grading Scale Grade Points: Grade Points: Non-Weighted Weighted A - 93-100 A – 4 A - 5 B - 85-92 B – 3 B - 4 C - 77-84 C - 2 C - 3 D - 70-76 D - 1 D - 1 F - 0-69 F – 0 F – 0*All students’ GPA are considered to be weighted.Report Cards and Progress Reports Progress reports and report cards are no longer mailed to the home. A hard copy of the 1st quarter report card will be handed out at parent/teacher conferences in October. All other progress grades and report card grades will be available on-line using the PowerSchool Parent portal and a ConnectEd phone call will be sent home asking parents to access their students’ grades. Hard copies of report cards and progress reports will be sent upon request. Special Services Seneca Township High School is a member of the LaSalle County Special Education Cooperative which was formed to provide quality educational experiences for our special needs students. Students who qualify for these services are provided with a range of classes that are determined at the student’s staffing. Questions and concerns may be directed to our guidance counselors. Page 4 Registration GuideGraduation Requirements for Seneca Township High School Twenty-four (24) units of credit are required to graduate from Seneca Township High School. Required courses for graduation are:SUBJECTS UNITS OF CREDITS English 3.5 (7 semesters) Public Speaking or Speech 0.5 (1 semester) Mathematics 3.0 (6 semester) Science 2.0 (4 semesters) 1 unit in life science 1 unit in physical science Social Science 1.0 (2 semesters) U.S. History (required) 1.0 (2 semesters) American Government & Civics0.5 (1 semester) (Student must receive a passing grade on both the Illinois Constitution and U.S. Constitution test) Economics 0.5 (1 semester) Health 0.5 (1 semester) S.T.E.P 1.0 (2 semesters) (Student Technology Education Program) Driver’s Education 0.5 (1 semester) Electives 10.0 Each student is required to earn credit in P.E. every semester of attendance unless exempt from P.E. for that semester. In order to be excused from participation in P.E., a student must present a form to the building principal to be granted exemption. Exemptions will be based on policy from the Illinois State Board of Education. A student who is not physically capable of participating in P.E. classes must have a physician’s written recommendation to exempt that student from P.E.The state law of Illinois requires that a citizenship test be passed in order to graduate from high school. Passing American Government & Civics fulfills this state requirement.Page 5 Registration GuideSuggested Program of Study - College Prep RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE PLANNING TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION4 Years - English 4 Years – Mathematics- Minimum: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II 3 Years – Science- Minimum: Intro to Lab Sci, Biology, Chemistry 4 Years - Foreign Language- Minimum: 2 Years 3 Years - Social Science: Economics, World Studies, U.S. History, Government & Civics, General Psychology 1 Year – S.T.E.P. ½ Year – Public Speaking or SpeechStudents who are interested in athletic participation in Division I, II or NAIA schools should see their counselor or coach for additional information.SHS FRESHMAN SHS SOPHOMORE 1. English I or Honors English I * 1. English II or Honors English II* 2. Algebra I or Geometry 2. Geometry or Algebra II 3. Introduction Lab Sci or Biology 3. Biology, Chem I, or Honors Chem I 4. Spanish I 4. Spanish II 5. P.E. 5. World Studies 6. S.T.E.P. 6. P.E. 7. Elective 7. Driver’s Ed/Health 8. Elective 8. Elective SHS JUNIOR SHS SENIOR 1. English III or IV 1. English IV, A.P. Lit & Comp 2. Alg II, Pre-Calc/Trig, or College Alg & Trig 2. Math Elective Next in Sequence 3. Chem I, Honors Chem II, or Anat/Phys 3. Science Elective 4. Spanish III 4. Spanish IV 5. U.S. History or A.P U.S. History 5. Am. Government & Civics/Economics 6. Public Speaking or Speech 6. General Psychology/Elective 7. P.E. 7. P.E. 8. Elective 8. Elective*For the class of 2019 and 2020, if taking Honors English I as a freshmen, you will follow this English sequence: Honors English I, Honors English II, A.P. Language and Composition, A.P Literature and Composition.COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT ATHLETES Please refer to the NCAA website www.eligibilitycenter.org for information about NCAA requirements to play a sport at a Division I or II college. This is also the site to register for the NCAA Clearinghouse. NAIA colleges have a similar process. Go to www.playnaia.org and register. Please see your guidance counselor after you have registered or if you have any questions.Page 6 Registration GuideSuggested Program of Study – Career and Technical Education RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE PLANNING A CAREER IN A TECHNICAL VOCATION3 ½ Years - English 3-4 Years – Mathematics (through Algebra II) 2 Years - Science 3 Years - Social Science 1 Year – S.T.E.P. ½ Year - Public SpeakingSHS FRESHMAN SHS SOPHOMORE 1. English 1. English 2. Pre-Algebra or Algebra I 2. Algebra I or Geometry 3. Introduction Lab Sci 3. Biology or App’d Biology 4. P.E. 4. World Studies 5. S.T.E.P. 5. P.E. 6. Technical Elective 6. Driver’s Ed/Health 7. Elective 7. Technical Elective 8. Elective 8. Elective SHS JUNIOR SHS SENIOR 1. English 1. English 2. Geometry or Algebra II 2. Algebra II or Algebra III 3. U.S. History 3. Am. Government & Civics/Economics 4. Public Speaking 4. P.E. 5. P.E. 5. Career and Tech Ed Sequence 6. Career and Tech Ed Sequence 6. Career and Tech Ed Sequence 7. Career and Tech Ed Sequence 7. Elective 8. Elective 8. ElectiveAll career and technical educational opportunities will be offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap.Page 7 Registration GuideSuggested Program of Study – General Education RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT A GENERAL EDUCATION3 ½ Years - English 3 Years - Mathematics 2 Years - Science 3 Years - Social Sciences 1 Year - S.T.E.P. ½ Year – Public SpeakingSHS FRESHMAN SHS SOPHOMORE 1. English 1. English 2. Pre-Algebra or Algebra I 2. Algebra I or Geometry 3. Introduction Lab Sci 3. Biology or App’d Biology 4. World Studies 4. World Studies 5. S.T.E.P. 5. Driver’s Ed/Health 6. P.E. 6. P.E. 7. Elective 7. Elective 8. Elective 8. Elective SHS JUNIOR SHS SENIOR 1. English 1. English 2. Geometry or Algebra II 2. Am. Government & Civics/Economics 3. U.S. History 3. Algebra II or Algebra III 4. Public Speaking 4. P.E. 5. P.E. 5. Elective 6. Elective 6. Elective 7. Elective 7. Elective 8. Elective 8. ElectiveRegistration Form SENECA HIGH SCHOOL NAME: ______Page 8 Registration Guide2016/17 STUDENT REGISTRATION CLASS YEAR: ______ENGLISH CODE CR ___ 421 Gen Psychology SM 0.5 ___ 105 English I AY 1.0 ___ 127 Honors English I AY 1.0 ___ 107 English II AY 1.0 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES ___ 129 Honors English II AY 1.0 ___ 501 Intro F&C Sciences AY 1.0 ___ 109 English III AY 1.0 ___ 503 Foods/Nutrition SM 0.5 ___ 111 English IV AY 1.0 ___ 509 Early Childhood Ed AY 1.0 ___ 113 Am Humanities AY 1.0 ___ 511 Early Childhood Ed II AY 1.0 ___ 115 Pub Speaking SM 0.5 ___ 513 Early Childhood Ed AY 1.0 ___ 116 Speech (SPH 1001) SM 0.5 Admin ___ 119 Drama SM 0.5 ___ 121 Creative Writing SM 0.5 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS ___ 123 Holocaust in Lit SM 0.5 ___ 551 Health Occupations SM 0.5 ___ 125 A.P. Lit & Comp AY 1.0 ___ 553 Nurse Assistant AY 1.0 ___ 555 Allied Health AY 1.0 FOREIGN LANGUAGE ___ 155 Spanish I AY 1.0 ___ 157 Spanish II AY 1.0 ___ 159 Spanish III AY 1.0 BUSINESS ___ 161 Spanish IV AY 1.0 ___ 603 S.T.E.P. AY 1.0 ___ 611 Accounting I AY 1.0 ___ 613 Accounting II AY 1.0 MATHEMATICS ___ 617 Accounting III AY 1.0 ___ 197 Pre Algebra AY 1.0 ___ 631 Webpage/Media I SM 0.5 ___ 205 Algebra I AY 1.0 ___ 632 Webpage/Media II SM 0.5 ___ 207 Geometry AY 1.0 ___ 687 Business Concepts AY 1.0 ___ 209 Algebra II AY 1.0 ___ 217 Algebra III AY 1.0 ___ 175 Pre Calc/Trig AY 1.0 ___ 181 Calc I (MTH 2001) AY 1.0 ___ 219 College Algebra SM 0.5 ___ 222 Trigonometry SM 0.5SCIENCE ___ 301 Intro to Lab Sci AY 1.0 ___ 303 Applied Biology AY 1.0 ___ 305 Biology I AY 1.0 ___ 309 Env Problems AY 1.0 ___ 317 Anat/Phys AY 1.0 ___ 321 Chemistry I AY 1.0 ___ 329 Honors Chem I AY 1.0 ___ 331 Honors Chem II AY 1.0 PHYSICAL ED/HEALTH CODE CR ___ 325 Physics AY 1.0 ___ 901 Phys Ed S-1 SM 0.5 ___ 903 Phys Ed S-2 SM 0.5 Classes may only be dropped before a semester___ starts905 Healthor within Ed the first SMfour 0.5 ___ 907 Driver’s Ed/Safety SM 0.5 full days of the first semester only. ___ 909 Athletic PE SM 0.5 ___ 911 Athletic PE SM 0.5 StudentSOCIAL Signature: STUDIES CODE CR ___ 913 Dual Credit Athletic PE SM 0.5 ___ 405 U.S. History AY 1.0 ___ 915 Dual Credit Athletic PE SM 0.5 ___ 407 A.P. U.S. History AY 1.0 ___ 409 World Studies AY 1.0 ART ___ 415 Current Issues AY 1.0 ___ 701 Art I AY 1.0 ___ 417 Amer Gov’t & Civics SM 0.5 ___ 703 Art II AY 1.0 ___ 419 Economics SM 0.5 ___ 705 Art III AY 1.0Page 9 Registration Guide___ 707 Art IV AY 1.0 IVCC COURSES ___ 721 Photography SM 0.5 ___ 972 IVCC Political Science SM COL ___ 973 IVCC Speech SM COL MUSIC ___ 711 Band AY 1.0 Credit for IVCC courses will be a college credit ___ 713 Chorus AY 1.0 given by the college --- there will be tuition and ___ 715 Music Appreciation SM 0.5 book fees ___ 717 Class Guitar SM 0.5 SPECIAL ED CLASSES ___ 001 English 9 AY 1.0 AGRICULTURE ___ 003 English 10 AY 1.0 ___ 801 Intro/Ag AY 1.0 ___ 005 English 11 AY 1.0 ___ 815 Agriculture Science AY 1.0 ___ 007 English 12 AY 1.0 ___ 807 Ag Mechanics AY 1.0 ___ 009 Gen Math I AY 1.0 ___ 809 Ag Management AY 1.0 ___ 011 Gen Math II AY 1.0 ___ 811 Intro Horticulture AY 1.0 ___ 013 Gen Math III AY 1.0 ___ 019 World History AY 1.0 AUTO MECHANICS ___ 021 US History AY 1.0 ___ 833 Intro/Auto SM 0.5 ___ 023 Geography AY 1.0 ___ 840 Voc Auto I AY 1.0 ___ 025 Consumer Math AY 1.0 ___ 842 Voc Auto II AY 1.0 ___ 029 Art AY 1.0 ___ 033 Step I AY 1.0 INDUSTRIAL ARTS ___ 035 Step II AY 1.0 ___ 729 Video Production I SM 0.5 ___ 039 Resource AY 1.0 ___ 731 Video Production II SM 0.5 ___ 047 Resource/Ugolini AY 1.0 ___ 851 Intro/Tech AY 1.0 ___ 045 Daily Living AY 1.0 ___ 857 Arch Drafting AY 1.0 ___ 065 Physical Science AY 1.0 ___ 861 Woods Prod I SM 0.5 ___ 067 Life Science AY 1.0 ___ 863 Woods Prod II AY 1.0 ___ 879 Building Trades I SM 0.5 SUMMER SCHOOL ___ 881 Building Trades II AY 1.0 ___ 115S Public Speaking SM 0.5 ___ 883 Welding I SM 0.5 ___ 409S World Studies SM 0.5 ___ 884 Welding II SM 0.5 ___ 410S World Studies SM 0.5 ___ 885 Engineering Graphics I AY 1.0 ___ 205S Algebra I SM 0.5 ___ 887 Engineering Graphics II AY 1.0 ___ 206S Algebra I SM 0.5 ___ 907S Driver’s Ed SM 0.5 ___ 419S Economics SM 0.5 SPECIAL PERMIT ___ 417S Am. Government & Civics SM 0.5 By application only - see counselor CODE CR Please pick an alternate class(es) ___ 997 Early Graduate SM 0.0 ___ 097 START SM 0.5High School Planning Sheet In planning your high school program, make certain that the courses you take will prepare you for the career or educational program you plan to enter after high school. In addition, make sure that you will have met all graduation requirements.FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE______Page 10 Registration Guide__________________________________________JUNIOR SENIOR________________________________________________Honors English II* 2 1.0 Pre: Honors English I with a “B” or BETTER English III 2 1.0 Pre: English II English IV 2 1.0 Pre: English III with a “C” or better and English Curriculum teacher recommendation Pre: means prerequisite *Weighted A. P. Lit & Comp* 2 1.0 Course Sem Credit Pre: English IV and teacher recommendation English I 2 1.0 Creative Writing 1 0.5 Pre: None Pre: Grade 11 or 12 Honors English I* 2 1.0 Drama 1 0.5 Pre: Recommendations, placement test score Pre: Grade 11 or 12 English II 2 1.0 The Holocaust in Literature 1 0.5 Pre: English I Page 11 Registration GuidePre: Grade 11 or 12 and English III or language and literature skills. Concurrent COURSE GOALS: American Humanities 2 1.0 1. This class will focus on the study of short Pre: Grade 11 or 12 stories, novels, poetry, myth, and non- Public Speaking 1 0.5 fiction in an effort to answer essential questions that address Pre: Grade 11 common themes in literature. Speech (SPH 1001)* 1 0.5 2. Students will also develop writing skills Pre: Grade 11 and completion of English III across a variety of styles and purposes, with and/or consent of instructor an emphasis on analysis of texts and synthesis ENGLISH I of ideas. PREREQUISITE: NONE 3. Lastly, students will expand both their academic and content vocabulary in an effort COURSE OVERVIEW: to better prepare them for academic success in English I is designed to develop students’ English and other content areas. language arts abilities including: reading comprehension, expanded knowledge of literary ENGLISH II terms, formal writing and verbal skills. Students PREREQUISITE: ENGLISH I will read various types of literature and both formal and informal assignments of different COURSE OVERVIEW: lengths. Also, large and small group discussions English II is a language arts course with special will enhance students’ learning and emphasis on understanding the short story, understanding of the material covered. poetry, essays, drama, legends, and the short novel. Such understanding shall take place by learning appropriate terminology, participating COURSE GOALS: in large and small group discussions, and writing 1. To increase vocabulary, reading short and medium length papers related to the comprehension, and critical thinking literature. Effective sentence and paragraph skills. writing will be stressed, and writing will be done 2. To read a wide variety of literature, based upon the literature read. including: short stories, drama, poetry and COURSE GOALS: nonfiction. 1. To plan, write, revise and rewrite short (1-5 3. To increase writing skills through several paragraphs) expository, narrative, and formal and informal writing assignments. persuasive papers. 4. To become familiar with and utilize the 2. To master the spelling and comprehension of Media Center. selected vocabulary words. 3. To write a variety of sentence types. HONORS ENGLISH I - WEIGHTED 4. To show an awareness of proper diction and PREREQUISITE: RECOMMENDATIONS, the denotation and connotation of words in PLACEMENT TEST SCORE the English language. 5. To develop a mastery of the conventions in COURSE OVERVIEW: usage, punctuation, and capitalization. Honors English I is meant for college-bound 6. To recognize the various types of literature. students who are willing to accept the challenge 7. To understand the necessary terms to discuss of a fast-paced and academically demanding and write about literature. course. Incoming students should have already 8. To develop small group discussion skills. demonstrated a strong work ethic, the ability to think critically, and a strong foundation in Page 12 Registration GuideENGLISH II – WEIGHTED comprehending literary nonfiction. PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF COURSE GOALS: HONORS ENGLISH I WITH A “B” OR 1. To understand the relationship between BETTER America’s history and its literary COURSE OVERVIEW: movements. Honors English II is the second course in the 2. To learn to critically analyze literature English Honors track. This is an accelerated through discussion and writing. class for those students who have proven to 3. To review basic grammar rules as they relate excel in English. Honors English II students will to writing. explore World Literature and Nonfiction more 4. To acquire and use accurately a range of widely and deeply than those in standard English academic and content-specific words by II classes. This course will focus on the using context clues, analyzing word parts, continued mastery of the critical thinking, and consulting reference materials. reading, and writing skills necessary for further 5. To practice identifying and understanding mastery of the Common Core Standards, as well the elements of fiction, drama, and poetry. as preparation for the Advanced Placement 6. To develop writing skills through journal Language and Literature courses to follow. based writing, 5 paragraph essay writing, and Honors English II requires students to work as test essays. self-directed and reflective learners, both 7. To practice research skills and deliver an independently and in groups as leaders and organized oral presentation, citing sources in collaborators. MLA style of documentation. COURSE GOALS: 8. To understand and analyze the genres of 1. To focus on World Literature and Nonfiction drama, the novel, poetry, and short stories. through the reading of novels, short stories, 9. To read and comprehend informational texts drama, poetry, and nonfiction pieces. (non-fiction). 2. To continue to develop writing skills across a ENGLISH IV variety of purposes and styles; grammar will PREREQUISITE: ENGLISH III WITH A be taught in conjunction with writing. “C” OR BETTER AND TEACHER 3. To continue to expand both academic and RECOMMENDATION content vocabulary in preparation for the Advanced Placement Language and COURSE OVERVIEW: Advanced Placement Literature courses, as English IV is a one-year, elective, college- well for academic success in other content preparatory course. It is aligned to the 11-12 areas. grade-band Common Core State Standards, with a focus in in-depth, analytical reading and ENGLISH III writing. The whole-class literature features PREREQUISITE: ENGLISH II canonical British literature as well as COURSE OVERVIEW: informational texts from various time periods English III is divided into 5 sections: American and cultures. Students in this class will also Literature, study of novels, reading select several of the pieces of literature they will informational text (non-fiction), vocabulary read. Writing assignments include poetry, building, and grammar/writing skills. The narrative, informative, and argument, and course, which is aligned to the 11-12 grade-band students will also develop several of their own common core state standards, focuses on such writing goals and projects in order to develop the concepts as important literary figures from skills they need to work on. different eras in American Literature, short COURSE GOALS: stories for analysis, poetry analysis, literature’s 1. To read and work with whole-class literature relationship to history, and reading and and individually selected books in order to Page 13 Registration Guide develop reading skills necessary in college. 2. To determine areas of weakness in reading PUBLIC SPEAKING skills and develop those. PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 3. To develop knowledge and mastery of the conventions of writing in narrative, COURSE OVERVIEW: informative, and argument. Public Speaking is a required one-semester 4. To determine areas of weakness in writing course in which the students prepare and present skills and develop those. speeches before the class. 5. To develop an understanding of MLA COURSE GOALS: formatting in writing research papers. 1. To help students become more comfortable when called upon to speak before others. 2. To enhance student’s ability to do basic ADVANCED PLACEMENT LITERATURE research, write, and organize material into a AND COMPOSITION-WEIGHTED coherent, logical presentation of ideas. PREREQUISITE: TEACHER 3. To help students develop use of appropriate RECOMMENDATION & C OR BETTER oral skills, such as diction, projection, etc. IN ENGLISH IV 4. To help students develop use of appropriate physical presentational skills, such as eye COURSE OVERVIEW: contact, gestures, etc. Advanced Placement (AP) Lit and Comp is a 5. To help students learn to orally present college-level course designed for seniors who material in a variety of formats. have demonstrated outstanding skills in literary 6. To teach students the appropriate use of analysis and writing. The class will focus on the audio-visuals in a speech. careful reading and critical analysis of drama, SPEECH (SPH 1001) poetry, and novels. Most writing assignments PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 WITH A “B” will focus on the analysis of literature with OR BETTER IN ENGLISH III AND/OR emphasis on improving the organization and TEACHER CONSENT style of the students’ writing. At the end of the course, students take an AP exam administered COURSE OVERVIEW: by The College Board. This exam is scored on a A course in the fundamentals of speech one to five scale with five being the highest, and presentation in audience situations with students who score three or above may earn emphasis upon the development of effective college credit in English. research organization, delivery and listening. COURSE GOALS: *Speech is a dual credit course-it is worth .5 1. To develop critical standards for interpreting credit for Seneca High School and 3 hours of literature. IVCC credit. 2. To analyze literary elements and other aspects of literature in order to derive CREATIVE WRITING meaning from the reading of the literature. PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 OR 12 3. To increase the ability to explain through writing the interpretations of a piece of COURSE OVERVIEW: literature. Students will write a variety of creative pieces 4. To develop and organize ideas in clear, such as, but not limited to, original poems, prose, coherent, and persuasive language. autobiographies, commercials, and other forms 5. To develop stylistic maturity through wide- of written expression. Through these genres, ranging vocabulary, variety in sentence students will learn to write for self-expression structure, logical organization and rhetorical and for an audience. Students will generate their effectiveness. pieces via their computer and will be asked to Page 14 Registration Guide occasionally share their work with their peers and teacher. COURSE OVERVIEW: This semester course will be an in depth study of COURSE GOALS: the history of the Holocaust, including its origins 1. To use journal writing to stimulate thinking and its aftermath, through the use of historical and improve writing. documents, scholarly articles, first-person 2. To provide a variety of pre-writing and accounts, film and novels, both fiction and warm-up activities and applications. nonfiction. 3. To become more observant and skillful at COURSE GOALS: writing about the world around them. 1. To understand the origins of Anti-Semitism 4. To focus on clarity and forceful imagery. 2. To trace the beginnings of World War II, the 5. To focus on editing, revising, and word Nazi rise to power, and the impact on the choice skills. Jewish culture 6. To focus on using metaphors, similes, 3. To understand the many different groups personification, imagery, alliteration, and who were victims of the Holocaust other figures of speech in the writing of 4. To trace to the progression of ghettoization, poetry. camp internment, and deaths of the victims 7. To write creatively in a variety of literary 5. To learn about the resistance and rescue genres, including poetry, prose, drama, and efforts that saved thousands of lives non-fiction. 6. To learn about the survivors’ lives after liberationDRAMA AMERICAN HUMANITIES PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 OR 12 PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 OR 12 COURSE OVERVIEW: COURSE OVERVIEW: A one semester course which will introduce The course is designed to acquaint students with students to the history and terminology of theater contemporary American culture and the and acting. The class will give students the American value system through a study of opportunity to learn and demonstrate literature, music, television, film, art, and understanding of basic theatrical skills. history.COURSE GOALS: COURSE GOALS: 1. To understand the origins of drama and the 1. To develop knowledge and understanding of theater and their relationship to acting and the word humanities and its application to theater today. American life from 1920-1970. 2. To understand terminology and major figures 2. To develop knowledge and understanding of of drama as a literary form. vocabulary relevant to the study of 3. To explore a variety of different types of humanities and its application to American drama. life from 1920-1970. 4. To understand basic stage terminology 3. To develop knowledge and understanding of (acting and technical). the American value system and its 5. To develop the ability to play a character in application to American life from 1920- front of an audience. 1970. 6. To write essays about themes in drama. 4. To develop knowledge and understanding of the historical, social, and cultural THE HOLOCAUST IN LITERATURE background of America life from 1920-1970. PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 OR 12 AND 5. To practice research and speech organization ENGLISH III OR CONCURRENT skills in order to deliver an oral Page 15 Registration Guide informational presentation each nine weeks. This includes the use of MLA Foreign Language documentation. Curriculum 6. To write expository and persuasive essays Pre: Means prerequisite based on student knowledge of each decade. Course Sem Credit Spanish I 2 1.0 Pre: 8th Grade Achievement/Guidance Rec. Spanish II 2 1.0 Pre: Spanish I Spanish III 2 1.0 Pre: Spanish II Spanish IV 2 1.0 Pre: Spanish III SPANISH I PREREQUISITE: 8TH GRADE ACHIEVEMENT AND GUIDANCE RECOMMENDATIONCOURSE OVERVIEW: Spanish I is an introduction to the Spanish language and to the cultures of Spanish-speaking people. COURSE GOALS: 1. To learn basic Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. 2. To gain knowledge of and sensitivity to Latin American and Spanish people and their cultures. 3. To begin to express oneself in Spanish in the present tense.SPANISH II PREREQUISITE: SPANISH ICOURSE OVERVIEW: In Spanish II, students will learn more advanced grammar and vocabulary at a faster pace. They will continue to study culture, and a stronger emphasis will be placed on speaking, reading and writing in Spanish. COURSE GOALS: 1. To express oneself in Spanish in the present and past tenses. 2. To learn more grammatical structures and additional vocabulary. 3. To continue to develop a sensitivity to Latin Page 16 Registration GuideAmerican and Spanish cultures. SPANISH III Math Curriculum PREREQUISITE: SPANISH II Pre: Means prerequisite *Weighted Course Sem Credit COURSE OVERVIEW: Pre-Algebra I 2 1.0 Spanish III students will be expected to speak Pre:Recommendation and placement test and write in Spanish. They must come into this score class with a positive attitude and an open mind Algebra I 2 1.0 toward Spanish conversation and Pre: Recommendation and placement test comprehension. Students will be exposed to an score extensive grammar review, Spanish and Latin Geometry 2 1.0 American literature, history, geography, art and Pre: Algebra I or 8th grade placement test music. score, recommendation COURSE GOALS: Algebra II 2 1.0 1. To express oneself in Spanish on a daily Pre: Algebra I and Geometry basis in both oral and written form. Algebra III 2 1.0 2. To broaden knowledge of Latin American Pre: Algebra II and Geometry and Spanish cultures, including literature, Pre Calc/Trig 2 1.0 history, geography, art and music. Pre: Algebra II and Geometry 3. To develop a sensitivity to the cultures and College Alg* (Math 1003) 1 0.5 people of Spanish-speaking countries. Pre: Appropriate score on placement test or an ACT math subscore of 24 Trigonometry* (Math 1004) 1 0.5 SPANISH IV PREREQUISITE: SPANISH III Pre: Appropriate score on placement test or an ACT math subscore of 24 COURSE OVERVIEW: Calculus I (Math 2001) 2 1.0 Spanish IV will be a more intensive study of the Pre: Math 1003 and 1004 with a grade of culture, literature, and history of Spanish- “C” or better or placement test score speaking countries. Students will be expected to PRE-ALGEBRA come into this class with an attitude conducive to PREREQUISITE: 8TH GRADE improving one’s Spanish comprehension and ACHIEVEMENT TEST OR PLACEMENT conversation. TEST WITH RECOMMENDATION COURSE OVERVIEW: COURSE GOALS: This one year course is designed to cover the Students will practice uninhibited and correct material needed to prepare for Algebra 1. self-expression in Spanish. They will continue Students will learn basic mathematical skills to improve their skills in reading, listening, along with the introduction of algebraic speaking, and writing. Culture continues to be concepts. studied as students further develop sensitivity to COURSE GOALS: the cultural diversity. 1. Give students a basic understanding and working knowledge of everyday math. 2. Develop skills and procedures necessary to simplify algebraic expressions and solve simple linear equations.Page 17 Registration Guide3. Help students to think logically and to geometric unknowns, using a calculator as develop problem solving strategies. needed. 3. Apply logical reasoning and organizational 4. Help students learn organization and self- patterns to discover properties of figures. motivation. 4. Understand and apply the beginning 5. Give students positive reinforcement. trigonometric functions. 5. Determine perimeter, area, and volume of ALGEBRA I two and three dimensional figures. PREREQUISITE: NONE COURSE OVERVIEW: ALGEBRA II The basic properties of real numbers are PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA I AND developed and emphasized throughout the GEOMETRY course. Students will learn to perform the four COURSE OVERVIEW: basic operations on real numbers and on This second course in algebra begins with a algebraic expressions. Detailed procedures are review of Algebra I principles. Topics studied developed to simplify polynomial expressions are linear and quadratic equations and and to solve various equations. These inequalities, systems of equations in two and procedures are then applied to solving many three variables, polynomial and rational kinds of word problems. Graphing in the expressions and equations, matrices, rectangular coordinate system is introduced. trigonometric functions and the unit circle, and COURSE GOALS: powers, roots, and radicals. 1. Perform operations on real numbers and COURSE GOALS: polynomial expressions. 1. Strengthen basic algebra skills. 2. Develop skills and procedures necessary to 2. Solve and graph functions. simplify polynomial expressions and solve 3. Study systems of linear equations using a equations. variety of methods. 3. Develop procedures for solving various types 4. Work with radicals and irrational numbers. of word problems. 5. Use graphing calculator in many situations. 4. Incorporate the use of the TI-nspire CX graphing calculator in several topics. PRE-CALC/TRIG PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA II AND GEOMETRY GEOMETRY COURSE OVERVIEW: PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA I, Pre Calc/Trig is a study of functions and their 8TH GRADE PLACEMENT TEST SCORES graphs, linear and quadratic functions, AND TEACHER RECOMMENDATION polynomial and rational functions, introduction COURSE OVERVIEW: of exponential and logarithmic functions, Geometry means “earth measure”. This course trigonometric functions, and introduction of covers topics about lines, angles, triangles, analytical trigonometry, applications of quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, and their trigonometry, vectors, and introduction to conic corresponding parts. Problems deal with logic, sections. congruency, proportions, constructions, and area COURSE GOALS: and volume of two and three-dimensional 1. Prepare students for introduction of calculus. figures. 2. Understand and apply algebraic functions of COURSE GOALS: various types. 1. Learn the relationship between different 3. Apply the trigonometric functions to solve geometric figures. problems. 2. Review and apply the algebraic facts to 4. Understanding the connections through Page 18 Registration Guide graphical, numerical, and analytical representations of important algebraic concepts.CALCULUS I (MTH 2001) WEIGHTED COLLEGE ALGEBRA (MTH 1003) 5 HRS DUAL CREDIT WITH IVCC UPON WEIGHTED COMPLETION OF 2ND SEMESTER 4 HRS DUAL CREDIT WITH IVCC PREREQUISITE: MATH 1003 AND 1004 PREREQUISITE: AN APPROPRIATE WITH A GRADE OF C OR BETTER OR SCORE ON THE PLACEMENT TEST OR AN APPROPRIATE SCORE ON THE AN ACT MATH SUBSCORE OF 24 PLACEMENT TEST **THIS COURSE WILL HAVE A SUMMER COMPONENT PRIOR TO THE START OF COURSE OVERVIEW: THE SCHOOL YEAR. STUDENTS CAN This course is the first in a three semester PICK UP MATERIAL TO BEGIN sequence of analytic geometry and calculus. SUMMER COMPONENT BY JULY 20TH Topics of study include real numbers, lines, circles, conics, functions, limits, derivatives and COURSE OVERVIEW: antiderivatives with applications, transcendental Topics of study include review of fundamental functions, and the definite integral with algebraic operations, radicals, systems of applications. Topics of sequences and series will equations, higher degree equations, inequalities, be reviewed and conic sections, parametric absolute value, logarithms, matrices, and the equations, and polar coordinates will be binomial theorem. introduced before the official dual credit portion College Algebra is worth 4 credit hours of of the course begins in November. Illinois Valley Community College credit. *An additional cost to the student based upon COURSE GOALS: Seneca High School and IVCC’s Dual Credit Upon completion of this course the student arrangement will be at the student’s expense. should have demonstrated proficiency in the following: TRIGONOMETRY(MTH 1004)WEIGHTED 1. Knowledge of coordinates, graphs, and lines. 3HRS DUAL CREDIT WITH IVCC 2. Knowledge of functions and limits. PREREQUISITE: AN APPROPRIATE 3. Knowledge of differentiation. SCORE ON THE PLACEMENT TEST OR 4. Knowledge of applications of the definite AN ACT MATH SUBSCORE OF 24 integral. COURSE OVERVIEW: 5. Knowledge of integration. Topics of study include the trigonometric 6. Knowledge of applications of the definite functions and their graphs, identities, integral. trigonometric equations, and practical 7. Knowledge of logarithmic and exponential applications. functions. Trigonometry is worth 3 credit hours of Illinois Valley Community College credit. *An additional cost to the student based upon Seneca High School and IVCC’s Dual Credit arrangement will be at the student’s expense.Page 19 Registration GuideALGEBRA III PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA II AND Science Curriculum GEOMETRY Pre: Means prerequisite *Weighted Physical Science Courses Sem Credit COURSE OVERVIEW: Introduction to Lab Science 2 1.0 This course will review the topics studied in Pre: None Algebra II and introduce higher polynomial, Chemistry I 2 1.0 rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Pre: Algebra I with grade of “C” or better In second semester students will study analytic Honors Chemistry I* 2 1.0 trigonometry and statistics. Pre: Biology with a “B” or better, or concurrent COURSE GOALS: 1. Extensively graph functions and solve Honors Chemistry II* 2 1.0 equations and find numerical values of the Pre: Algebra II, Chemistry I with teacher following types: polynomial, rational, Consent, or Honors Chemistry I radical, exponential, and logarithmic. Physics 2 1.0 2. Identify a unite circle and describe its Pre: Pre-Calc/Trig, IVCC Math, or relationship to real numbers and sketch concurrent graphs of trigonometric functions. Evaluate Intro to Ag 2 1.0 trigonometric functions of any angle and use Pre: None fundamental trigonometric identities. Agriculture Science 2 1.0 3. Exploring Data: Introduction to descriptive Pre: Intro to Ag statistics. Life Science Courses Sem 4. Statistical tables and graphs: Data will be Credit found and presented using a variety of tables and graphs. Applied Biology 2 1.0 5. Students will find and interpret measures of Pre: Introduction Lab Sci central tendency and dispersion and use Biology I 2 1.0 normal distributions to analyze data. Pre: Introduction Lab Sci or placement 6. Students will be introduced to probability Environment Problems 1 0.5 distributions, specifically the Binomial and Pre: Biology I Normal. Anatomy & Physiology 2 1.0 Pre: Biology I, with a “C” or better, and Grade 11 or 12 Intro to Agriculture 2 1.0 Pre: None Agriculture Science 2 1.0 Pre: Intro to Ag INTRODUCTION TO LABORATORY SCIENCE PREREQUISITE: NONE COURSE OVERVIEW: This course prepares students for additional study in any of the natural sciences. ILS Page 20 Registration Guide satisfies the graduation requirement of 1 year of application of formulas and chemical physical science. Emphasis is placed on equations to calculations using the mole laboratory skills, data collection and concept. interpretation, basic atomic structure and bonds, 4. To understand and explain the behavior of energy in physical processes, forces, motion, and the different phases of matter and of basic concepts of earth science. Significant solutions. laboratory work is required. HONORS CHEMISTRY I-WEIGHTED COURSE GOALS: PREREQUISITE: BIOLOGY WITH A 1. Develop problem solving skills using the GRADE OF “B” OR BETTER, OR Scientific Method and laboratory through CONCURRENT extensive laboratory. 2. Apply basic principles of chemistry and COURSE OVERVIEW: develop chemical skills through intensive Honors Chemistry I is intended for those problem solving. students who plan on a career in medicine, vet 3. Acquire working knowledge of forces, medicine, pharmacy, engineering, environmental motion and energy in our daily life. sciences, and students who plan on taking 4. Understand the origin and evolution of the Chemistry II. The course work is similar to earth system and the universe. Chemistry I but at a more rapid pace and 5. Become prepared for continued work in covering extended curriculum. Students will be Science. expected to complete guided inquiry activities and labs. Students will need strong laboratory CHEMISTRY I skills. PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA WITH A COURSE GOALS: GRADE OF “C” OR BETTER OR 1. To acquire a higher level of proficiency in TEACHER CONSENT the application of the scientific method and problem solving. COURSE OVERVIEW: 2. To develop knowledge and understanding of Chemistry I is a full year course designed as the atomic theory and its modern physical science preparation for students implications, including interactions between planning on pursuing a college education. The energy and matter, bonding, and nuclear approach requires basic algebra, including reactions. facility with ratios, proportions, graphing skills 3. To become proficient in the writing and and exponents. The course includes basic application of formulas and chemical physical science concepts, measurement skills, equations and stoichiometric calculations. history and principles of the atomic theory, the 4. Improve students’ ability to communicate periodic table and elementary chemical scientific and technical information in calculations. multiple formats by reading articles from COURSE GOALS: professional scientific journals. 1. To acquire, through practice, a higher level of proficiency in the application of the HONORS CHEMISTRY II-WEIGHTED Scientific Method to solve problems and in PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA II, laboratory skills. CHEMISTRY I WITH TEACHER 2. To develop knowledge and understanding of CONSENT, OR HONORS CHEMISTRY I the Atomic Theory and its modern COURSE OVERVIEW: implications, including interactions between Chemistry II prepares students for further study energy and matter and nuclear reactions. in Chemistry at the college level. It is designed 3. To become proficient in the writing and for students whose career goals include college Page 21 Registration Guide chemistry such as agriculture, engineering, Science Standards and will result in better veterinary medicine, health sciences and knowledge and appreciation of living organisms. environmental sciences. It reinforces the basic COURSE GOALS: nomenclature and chemical calculations learned 1. How does structure relate to function in in Chemistry I and addresses gas behavior, living systems from the organismal to chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, advanced cellular level? chemical calculations, acid-base behavior, and 2. How matter is transferred and energy electrochemistry. transferred/transformed in living systems? COURSE GOALS: 3. How are organisms dependent on each other? Prepare students for further study in a science 4. How is genetic information passed through field or technical vocation. generations? 5. How does natural selection encourage inter PHYSICS and intraspecific diversity over time? PREREQUISITE: PRE- CALC/TRIG, IVCC MATH, OR CONCURRENT BIOLOGY I PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO COURSE OVERVIEW: LAB SCIENCE OR PLACEMENT Physics deals with the physical laws to describe the behavior of objects in our universe and the COURSE OVERVIEW: relation between matter and energy. It includes Biology is an introductory course in biological basic mechanics, wave mechanics, sound, light, science. The course is designed around the Next electricity, magnetism, and nuclear physics. Generation Science Standards. It includes the COURSE GOALS: study of cells, genetics, and ecosystems. Various 1. To develop good quantitative laboratory activities will be used, including labs, skills using traditional laboratory skills and discussion, lecture, case studies, and modeling. computer interfaced data collecting systems. COURSE GOALS: 2. To acquire critical thinking skills and in the 1. How does structure relate to function in analysis and interpretation of laboratory data. living systems from the organismal to 3. To develop understanding of the physics cellular level? concepts behind forces, motion, fluids, 2. How matter is transferred and energy thermodynamics, waves, sound, light and transferred/transformed in living systems? electricity. 3. How are organisms dependent on each other? 4. To acquire basic understanding of 4. How is genetic information passed through magnetism and modern atomic and generations? subatomic physics. 5. How does natural selection encourage inter and intraspecific diversity over time? APPLIED BIOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO PREREQUISITE: BIOLOGY I LAB SCIENCE COURSE OVERVIEW: COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is designed to study the interactions Applied Biology is a basic introductory course in of living organisms with their environment. biological science. The students will be given a Through discussion, lab work, and modeling basic understanding of living organisms through students will study population cycles, energy the use of laboratory work, group work, transfer habitats in the living community. The individual work, and lecture. The content of the course will also look at human environmental course is centered around the Next Generation problems that face our present society and in the Page 22 Registration Guide future. For course overview and goals, see Agriculture COURSE GOALS: Curriculum on page 34. 1. To what extent does understanding the flow of matter and energy through living systems effect personal and public policy decisions? 2. Why is it important to think in terms of systems of systems when considering Social Science Curriculum environment? Pre: Means prerequisite *Weighted 3. Is it possible for humans to influence a Course Sem Credit system as large as climate? World Studies 2 1.0 4. To what extent can human behaviors impact Pre: None our plants life support system U.S. History 2 1.0 (environment)? Pre: Grade 11 or 12 A.P. U.S. History* 2 1.0 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (HIST 103/104) PREREQUISITE: BIOLOGY I AND Pre: Approval of Social Science Dept. GRADE 11 OR 12, “C” OR BETTER IN Am Government & Civics 1 0.5 BIOLOGY Pre: Grade 11 or 12 Current Issues 2 1.0 COURSE OVERVIEW: Pre: Grade 11 or 12 This course will emphasize the anatomy (structures) and physiology (functions) of the Economics 1 0.5 human body. The 11 major systems will be Pre: Grade 11 or 12 studied. Lab exercises emphasize anatomical General Psychology* 1 0.5 aspects of man using the admit-cut as a (PSYC 101) Pre: Grade 12 dissection specimen, along with other preserved WORLD STUDIES materials, microscope slides, charts, and models. PREREQUISITE: NONE COURSE GOALS: COURSE OVERVIEW: 1. Develop basic knowledge of the anatomy of World Studies is designed to enable students to each of the 11 systems of the human body. understand their relationship to the world. In 2. Develop basic knowledge of human this course students will develop a world physiology of digestive, cardiovascular, historical perspective and understanding of the nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems. important factors that helped shape major world 3. Become familiar with the various tissues in cultures and nations. Throughout the course the human body. students will examine the concepts of 4. Understand how each system is related to the geography, identity, power, conflict, world war, others, both in structure and function. industrialization, imperialism, revolution, 5. Become acquainted with various diseases or compromise, justice and injustice through the disorders involving each system. lens of various historical events and regional 6. Understand biological organization. issues. COURSE GOALS: INTRO TO AG 1. Increase student awareness of different PREREQUISITE: NONE cultures around the world and the importance For course overview and goals, see Agriculture of their development. Curriculum on page 3. 2. Help students understand the facts, concepts, illustrations, etc., from world history, to AGRICULTURE SCIENCE formulate ideas on possible future world PREREQUISITE: INTRO TO AG events.Page 23 Registration Guide3. Relate past events in world history to present 7. As AP US History is a dual credit college events. course, much outside of class time will need 4. Evaluate and analyze societies’ differences to be allotted for anticipated success in this and similarities. course. 5. Understand relationships between geographic factors and society. A.P. U.S. HISTORY (HIST 103/104) U.S. HISTORY WEIGHTED PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 PREREQUISITE: APPROVAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is required for all students. The COURSE OVERVIEW: course will focus on United States History from Advanced Placement United States History the early Colonial period up to present time provides a general overview of the history of the studies of major events, problems, and United States. In chronological order, students controversies. People who have helped shape will explore America’s past, examining the our country will also be covered in U.S. History. cultural, political, geographical, economic and COURSE GOALS: technological changes that have taken place and 1. Understand the importance of American have helped to shape us and guide us as a nation History in shaping one's own life. today. Topics will include issues relating to the 2. Develop a feeling of respect and citizenship discovery of the New World through the for the United States. Reconstruction period, focusing on 3. Recognize forces that shaped the United constitutional issues, the Civil War, States from Early Colonial to present time. industrialization, and immigration. Additionally, 4. Understand how past events in our history this course will offer dual credit opportunities helped share our lives today. for students through Joliet Junior College. History 103 (Fall Semester) and History 104 CURRENT ISSUES (Spring Semester) are each worth 3 hours of PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 OR 12 college credit. COURSE GOALS: COURSE OVERVIEW: 1. Understand the importance of American Current Issues will concentrate on the major History in shaping one's own life. problems facing the United States today. 2. Develop a feeling of respect and citizenship Students will analyze some of the current for the United States. sociological, political, and economic issues 3. Recognize forces that shaped the United currently in our society. In addition to a States from Early Colonial to present time. textbook, a current weekly or bi-weekly 4. Understand how past events in our history periodical is incorporated in the course. Some helped share our lives today. topics discussed include: crime, politics, 5. Students will sit for the A.P. U.S. History terrorism, foreign policy, society, media, Test in the spring and have the ability to earn juvenile delinquency, prejudice and college credit based upon the score received. discrimination and drug and alcohol abuse. (Depending on the score earned, students COURSE GOALS: may be able to earn as many as 12 additional 1. Analyze current social concerns objectively college credit hours.) and subjectively. 6. The A.P. U.S. History course will challenge 2. Increase awareness of current issues by students with academic rigor and historical analyzing specific cases. relevance in a reading and writing intensive 3. Formulate one's own value judgment on format. specific cases.Page 24 Registration Guide4. Prepare for dealing with life, adulthood, and The course will also cover the foundations of other problems typically confronting consumer economics. The course will help individual persons. students to develop personal efficiency as a consumer by becoming aware of the alternatives available in the decision making process. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT & CIVICS Individual values are cultivated, yet the student PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 OR 12 also sees where he fits into the overall network of our economy. By passing this course, COURSE OVERVIEW: students will have met the state mandate for American Government and Civics involves an consumer economics. in-depth study of both the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions, including all amendments. The COURSE GOALS: class will provide a historical overview of 1. Understand basic economic concepts and governments, politics, economics, citizenship, economic theorists. political parties, and voting. Social and political 2. Develop an understanding of our economic issues which affect citizens of the United States system and the relationship of the individual will also be examined. to business and government. 3. Learn to operate intelligently and more COURSE GOALS: efficiently as a member of society in today’s 1. Understand and explain basic principles of marketplace. the U.S. Government as described in the U.S. 4. Develop an understanding of the “life-long” Constitution. career decision making, preparation, and 2. Explore the role and responsibilities of the application processes. three branches of government through an 5. Develop an understanding of personal examination of past and present events. finance, such as check books, budgeting, 3. Understand and analyze the structures and income taxes and credit. functions of the political systems of Illinois, the U.S. and other nations. 4. Understand the development of U.S. political GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 101) ideas, traditions and developments. WEIGHTED 5. Interpret and discuss the election process, PREREQUISITE: GRADE 12 current politicians and responsibilities of citizens. COURSE OVERVIEW: 6. Think critically about the roles and An introductory course dealing with analysis and influences of individuals and interest groups description of human behavior with special on U.S. politics. reference to learning, memory, perception, 7. Formulate educated opinions about current motivation, emotions, personality and other issues and laws. cognitive functions. Emphasis is placed on psychological principles as they relate to daily life. ECONOMICS General Psychology is worth 3 hours of Joliet PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 OR 12 Junior College credit.COURSE OVERVIEW: COURSE GOALS: This course allows students to familiarize 1. Discuss the field of psychology in an themselves with basic economic concepts. informative, accurate manner. Students are introduced to various economic theories and to the people who introduced them. Page 25 Registration Guide2. Conceptualize behavior, normal and abnormal, utilizing psychological concepts and appropriate terminology. 3. Explain the basic goals of psychology, the diverse areas of study and occupational specialties, and the various scientific and applied methods to attain these goals. 4. Develop the skill of understanding behavior from a holistic viewpoint (interaction of Family and Consumer cognitive, social-environmental, and Science Curriculum biological factors). Pre: Means Prerequisite 5. Think in terms of scientific methods to Course Sem Credit provide evidence or answers to Intro Family & Consumer problems/issues relating to psychology. Sciences 2 1.0 Pre: Grade 9 or 10 6. Develop knowledge and critically evaluate Foods and Nutrition 1 0.5 research findings and psychological theories. Pre: Grade 12 7. Understand one's self and others more fully Early Childhood Ed 2 1.0 and accurately, both in terms of similarities Pre: Intro to F & CS and differences. With Teacher Consent Early Childhood Ed II 2 1.0 8. Cautiously apply the psychological concepts Pre: Early Childhood Ed w/Teacher Consent presented to improve one's own life and Early Childhood Ed Admn 2 1.0 social environment (through more effective Pre: Early Childhood II w/Teacher Consent communication, adjustment/stress management methods, etc.) INTRO TO FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE PREREQUISITE: GRADE 9 OR 10 COURSE OVERVIEW: Intro to Family and Consumer Science is a suggested first course in the family and consumer science department. It is designed to present the following basic subject matter: food & nutrition, child development, fashion history, fashion design, careers and character building. Students will also receive a certificate from American Red Cross for Advanced Child Care certification. COURSE GOALS: 1. Provide background for more advanced family and consumer science courses. 2. Develop basic skills for working with food. 3. Emphasize the importance of nutrition and healthy eating. 4. Learn knowledge and skills needed to care Page 26 Registration Guide for infants and children in and outside of a age appropriate themes lessons based on home setting. classroom learning centers. 5. Understand personal fashion choices, and fashion through the decades. COURSE GOALS: 6. Provide opportunity for creative fashion 1. Maintain a safe environment for children. design. 2. Identify play situation that encourage 7. Introduce various family and consumer physical, mental, and/or emotional science careers. development. 8. Assist students in understanding moral and 3. Identify and perform effective guidance daily ethical choices while building character. FOODS & NUTRITION in the classroom. PREREQUISITE: GRADE 12 4. Create age appropriate activities for children COURSE OVERVIEW: based on themes. Students should develop an accurate knowledge 5. Plan daily healthy snacks for children. of applied nutrition and an understanding of basic principles of food preparation. They will develop skills in using equipment to produce EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II simple, nutritious and attractively served meals PREREQUISITE: EARLY CHILDHOOD and snacks. Emphasis is placed on developing EDUCATION AND TEACHER CONSENT management techniques to aid in combining the roles of homemaker and wage earner. Food COURSE OVERVIEW: buying, safety and sanitation will be stressed. This course is designed to provide intense COURSE GOALS: information and practical experiences needed for 1. Explore occupations related to foods and a career in education. Students will be provided nutrition. with lab experiences in a preschool setting. 2. Learn about nutrients and their relationship Students will communicate with parents weekly. to health, energy and appearance. The students will prepare numerous age 3. Learn what factors influence nutrient needs appropriate lesson plans. Students will focus on and food choices. children literature and storytelling. Real-care 4. Develop skills needed for working with food. baby experience will be required once during the school year. Students will also have the EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION opportunity for dual credit through IVCC. (ECE PREREQUISITE: INTRO TO FAMILY & 1203-3 HRS) CONSUMER SCIENCE WITH GRADE OF B OR BETTER, AND TEACHER CONSENT COURSE GOALS: COURSE OVERVIEW: 1. Emphasize career opportunities in education. ECE is a course for students who are interested 2. Create and teach educational and creative in working daily with preschoolers and have a activities. possible interest in the education field. It is designed to provide students with information 3. Develop skills in classroom safety. and hands-on learning for jobs related to education. Students will be provided with lab 4. Identify types of children books. experience in a preschool setting. The major learning experiences will involve actual teaching 5. Learn the responsibilities for caring for an experiences with children ages 3-5. The students infant. will prepare for this experience by completing Page 27 Registration GuideEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION-LEVEL 1 Health Occupations ACCREDIDATION Curriculum PREREQUISITE: EARLY CHILDHOOD Pre: Means prerequisite EDUCATION II AND TEACHER Course Sem Credit CONSENT Intro to Health Occupations 1 0.5 COURSE OVERVIEW: Pre: None Students will take part in an administration role Basic Nurse Ass't. Training 2 1.0 in the classroom. Caring for infants and special Pre: Grade 11 or 12 needs children will be an emphasis. Students Allied Health 2 1.0 will take part in observations at local grade Pre: Grade 12 only, BNAT or concurrent schools. The majority of the learning INTRO TO HEALTH OCCUPATIONS experiences will be based on observations inside PREREQUISITE: NONE and outside of the classroom, discussion and COURSE OVERVIEW: classroom management. Classroom organization Introduction to health occupations is a general and discipline will be a focus throughout the survey of the medical specialty fields and semester. The students will evaluate their medical sciences. It is designed to give the success as leaders in the classroom and beginning student a general overview of the determine if the education field is a career path various types of career opportunities in the to pursue. Real-care baby experience will be health field. The class will provide information required once during the school year. Students on the amount of preparatory education, kinds of will also complete work for level 1 ECE training programs, duties, positions available, certification. and a listing of sources for further investigation COURSE GOALS: in individual allied health fields. 1. Develop leadership skills inside a classroom setting. COURSE GOALS: 2. Provide reliable feedback on teaching based 1. Introduce students to the health care field. on observations and discussions. 2. Emphasize the diversity of health care job 3. Develop curriculum for a preschool opportunities. classroom. 3. Teach some basic health care skills. 4. Help students prepare for the world of work. 5. Encourage students to enter the allied health field. 6. Help students discover their career potential and preferences.Page 28 Registration Guide incorporated into the class to illustrate the BASIC NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING variety of health career possibilities. PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 OR 12 COURSE GOALS: COURSE OVERVIEW: 1. Recognize elements and meanings of terms BNAT curriculum consists of two semesters of used in the health field. lecture, laboratory practice, and 40 hours of 2. Be knowledgeable of current events in health clinical experience in a long-term care facility. care. The program is regulated by the Illinois 3. Orient students to problems and ethical Department of Public Health. Students must standards related to health care. maintain a minimum grade of 80% throughout 4. Assist in choosing potential career paths in the course and complete all required clinical the health field. hours in order to be eligible to sit for the state certification exam. A two-step TB test is required for admission into the clinical component (second semester). Students must adhere to strict attendance policies for classroom and clinical time. The Live Scan Fingerprint Background Check is $31 and the Illinois CNA State Exam fee is approximately $65. Dual credit with IVCC (ALH 1214 CNA-8 credit hours). COURSE GOALS: 1. To demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to safely provide physical, mental, and emotional care for patients/residents. 2. To stimulate the student’s interests in health services and prepare them for employment or further training in health occupations.ALLIED HEALTH PREREQUISITE: GRADE 12 ONLY, BNAT TRAINING OR CONCURRENT COURSE OVERVIEW: The Allied Health curriculum is a fusion of Medical Terminology (ALH 1001 – 3 credit hours), Career Exploration, and the student organization HOSA: Future Health Professionals. Emphasis is given to community projects and leadership development within the student organization. Medical terminology focuses on word analysis, construction, definitions, pronunciation, and spelling. Fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, and pathology of body systems are explored. The curriculum focuses on giving the CNA additional knowledge and experience in the principles of health care. Current healthcare topics and issues are explored. Job shadowing, direct observation, and guest speakers are Page 29 Registration Guide8. Enhance PowerPoint presentations with a use Business Curriculum of various designs. Pre: Means prerequisite ACCOUNTING I Course Sem Credit PREREQUISITE: GRADE 10, 11, AND 12 S.T.E.P. 2 1.0 COURSE OVERVIEW: (Student Technology Educational Program) Students will be introduced to one of the fastest- Pre: None growing professions in the United States, which Accounting I 2 1.0 includes a formal system of financial record Pre: Grade 10, 11 and 12 management for sole proprietorships. Students will be provided with a thorough background in Accounting II 2 1.0 the basic accounting procedures and the Pre: Accounting I accounting cycle. Learning activities will Accounting III 2 1.0 include an accounting capstone project, case Pre: Grade 12 with Teacher Rec studies, and online working papers. Web Page Media I/II 1 0.5 COURSE GOALS: Pre: Grade 11and 12 1. Learn about the three types of business Business Concepts 2 1.0 operations, the three forms of business Pre: Grade 10, 11 and 12 organization, and the three accounting Work Study 2 0.0 assumptions. 2. Analyze business transactions. Pre: Grade 12 with approval 3. Prepare financial records for a business. S.T.E.P (Student Technology Educational 4. Analyze financial reports to make sound Program) business decisions. PREREQUISITE: NONE 5. Understand ways to control cash. COURSE OVERVIEW: 6. Learn about payroll records and accounting Students will learn a variety of skills to help entries made to record payroll information. make high school a success. Students will be 7. Discuss typical payroll taxes and how to introduced to Blackboard and learn the record the payment of taxes. difference uses for it in the educational setting. Organizational skills and study skills will be ACCOUNTING II enforced. Advances in technology, shifts in the PREREQUISITE: ACCOUNTING I AND labor force, and accelerated demands for up-to- WITH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION date information have resulted in an emerging COURSE OVERVIEW: need for computer skills. In this continuation of Accounting I, students COURSE GOALS: will be introduced to corporate accounting and 1. Learn the uses of blackboard. will gain experience with special accounting 2. Study Skills such as organizational skills, procedures, such as special journals, petty cash, time management, and note taking. and depreciation. Learning activities will 3. Bullying and Internet Safety. include an accounting capstone project, case 4. Career and Success Planning studies, and online working papers. 5. Keyboarding skills will be reviewed and COURSE GOALS: enhanced along with an emphasis on 1. Develop a deeper understanding of the technique. accounting concepts, principles, and 6. Utilize Microsoft Word 2013 along with practices learned in Accounting I. graphics, styles, and charts. 2. Build on prior learning by expanding the 7. Work with various function formulas to accounting cycle for a merchandising create advanced worksheets in Excel. corporation.Page 30 Registration Guide3. Understand the use of special journals and COURSE OVERVIEW: subsidiary ledgers. If working for someone else does not interest 4. Analyze financial reports for a corporation. you and being your own boss is your goal, this 5. Learn how to journalize and post for special course will introduce you to the entrepreneurial procedures. skills necessary to run your own business. You will learn hands on how to run a business by ACCOUNTING III actually doing it. You will be running our PREREQUISITE: ACCOUNT I & II WITH school store, The Shamrock Stop by creating, TEACHER RECOMMENDATION marketing, and selling products while working COURSE OVERVIEW: as part of the management team. Topics covered This course is recommended for any student include: business ownership, management, pursuing a degree and career in accounting. The product development, human relations, and student will extend the skills learned in accounting. Students become aware of the Accounting I and II, then continue to gain challenges facing business owners and managers experience in accounting procedures for in today’s rapidly changing business partnerships. Ethics will also be discussed. environment. Learning activities will involve doing an COURSE GOALS: accounting capstone project, communication 1. Introduce students to different types and skills, and job shadowing. forms of businesses. COURSE GOALS: 2. Learn concepts of marketing and advertising 1. Build on knowledge of journalizing and and applying those concepts to the school posting to create accounting records for store. special procedures, including inventories, 3. Contact vendors and make purchases notes payable and notes receivable. 4. Create a Business Plan for the school store 2. Introduce students to partnerships. and a service business. 3. Learn how to record financial information 5. Manage business finances. for a partnership from inception to 6. Create business documents using Microsoft liquidation. Learn the role of ethics in Office. accounting. 7. Create commercials for the school store.WEB PAGE/MEDIA I/II WORK STUDY PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 AND 12 PREREQUISITE: GRADE 12 WITH COURSE OVERVIEW: APPROVAL Students are required to produce and maintain COURSE OVERVIEW: the Seneca Township High School Web Page This gives the student an opportunity to work and do 2 projects per semester. and gain experience in a vocational field in COURSE GOALS: which they have completed coursework and are 1. To be able to critically evaluate a web page considering for a career after graduation. It also for authenticity, applicability, authorship, gives the student a chance to earn money while bias, and usability. The ability to critically still attending school. No credit is awarded. evaluate information is an important skill in COURSE GOALS: this information age. 1. Gain work experience in a vocational field. 2. To gather and analyze the information 2. Provide students with the services of a needed to maintain the Seneca Township skilled professional in chosen vocational High School Web Site. field. 3. Provide students an opportunity to work in BUSINESS CONCEPTS their chosen field prior to making long term, PREREQUISITE: GRADE 10, 11 AND 12 costly investment in further training.Page 31 Registration GuideArt Curriculum ART II Pre: Means prerequisite PREREQUISITE: ART I Course Sem Credit Art I 2 1.0 COURSE OVERVIEW: Pre: None Students will build upon the basic knowledge of Art II 2 1.0 art acquired from Art I by working on projects Pre: Art I that are longer, more detailed/involved, and in Art III 2 1.0 depth. Technology, such as graphic design Pre: Art II (computers) will be introduced as students learn Art IV 2 1.0 the basics of Art on the computer. Students will Pre: Art III also be expected to have a basic reasoning behind their art as a way of showing self Photography 1 0.5 expression. Pre: Grade 11 or 12 COURSE GOALS: ART I 1. Refine and expand techniques learned from PREREQUISITE: NONE Art I. 2. Build patience as projects begin to take COURSE OVERVIEW: longer and become more in depth. Students will be involved in various projects that 3. Practice and understand basic design will incorporate the 6 basic elements of Art (line, programs on the computer. shape/form, color, value, texture, space). They 4. Begin to develop reasoning behind art will work with such mediums as pencil, marker, projects. plaster, clay and paint. Different artists and stages of Art History will be introduced and ART III & IV covered for a further knowledge of the origins of PREREQUISITE: ART II/ART III art. Sketchbooks will be given to the students, and expected to be updated on a weekly or bi- COURSE OVERVIEW: weekly basis. Different drawing techniques and Students should become self-directed and mediums will be used throughout the course as a motivated to turn their own ideas into art. They foundation for most of the projects. will also have more control over what type of media they will use for their projects. Students COURSE GOALS: should also begin to have a professional look 1. Practice and understand the 6 basic elements which will be neat, accurate, detailed and well of art. thought out. Portfolios for college or Art school 2. Improve basic drawing skills. could also be developed from art created in this 3. Cover a wide variety of media and course. techniques. 4. Introduce basic Artists and stages of Art COURSE GOALS: History. 1. Become self-motivated to create their own art. 2. Control over different media and styles. 3. Produce professional looking artwork. 4. Begin to create an art portfolio if college bound.Page 32 Registration GuidePHOTOGRAPHY Music Curriculum PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 OR 12 Pre: Means prerequisite Course Sem Credit COURSE OVERVIEW: This one semester course in photography Chorus 2 1.0 emphasizes the proper use of a 35mm single- Pre: None reflex camera and digital photography. It Band 2 1.0 emphasizes a knowledge of the various camera Pre: None parts and controls, use of filters, use of flash and Class Guitar 1 0.5 other types of natural and artificial lighting, Pre: None software, and principles of composition. Music Appreciation/ 1 0.5 Rock ‘N’ Roll History COURSE GOALS: Pre: None 1. Introduce students to the scope and pleasures of photography. CHORUS 2. Expose students to the many types of PREREQUISITE: NONE photography and the career opportunities that exist in these areas. COURSE OVERVIEW: 3. Learn photo composition skills that will The high school chorus is an ensemble class for enable the student to progress from taking students who wish to participate in vocal music “snapshots” to taking “photographs”. expression. The class will sing music 4. Learn basic black and white darkroom skills representative of each era of choral music in an as well as sepia toning. effort to expand student's musical horizons. 5. Learn basic portrait skills. Chorus is available to all students every 6. Introduce digital photo software and semester. techniques. COURSE GOALS: 1. Learn to sing accurately and independently in unison and parts. 2. Acquaint students with a wide variety of choral music. 3. Help students develop skills needed to perform music in a meaningful manner. 4. Give students the opportunity to perform in public as a group and/or a soloist.BAND PREREQUISITE: NONECOURSE OVERVIEW: Instrumental music gives students a well- rounded music education. This will be accomplished by the following three elements: marching band, symphonic band and jazz or stage band. COURSE GOALS: 1. Give students a well-rounded as well as fun Page 33 Registration Guide musical experience. world influences that meld the term Rock 2. Open doors to all styles of instrumental and Roll. literature. CLASS GUITAR Agricultural Education PREREQUISITE: NONE Curriculum COURSE OVERVIEW: Pre: Means prerequisite If you ever wanted to play the guitar this the Course Sem Credit class for you. From the first step beginner to the advanced player take this opportunity to start Intro to Agriculture 2 1.0 and or finish what you dreamed could be your Pre: None musical outlet lasting a life time. Class will Agricultural Science 2 1.0 cover basic strumming, notation, tablature, rock, Pre: Intro to Ag country, Latin, classical technique, chord Agricultural Mechanics 2 1.0 reading, accompanying others and self on the Pre: Intro to Ag and Ag Science guitar, melody, solo playing to how to start a Agribusiness Management 2 1.0 garage band. This class is a non performing Pre: Senior and completion of two other ag group with limits as to class size. No courses 2 1.0 musical requirement to join just ambition. Intro to Horticulture 2 1.0 Guitars will be furnished during class time only. COURSE GOALS: Pre: Intro to Ag and Ag Science 1. To promote music as a personal Building Trades I 1 0.5 achievement, stress relieving skills, share a Pre: Wood Production I love of an art form, discover cultural Building Trades II 2 1.0 insights, aid the student’s ability to perform Pre: Building Trades I and enjoy music for one’s self enjoyment for Welding I 1 0.5 a lifetime. Pre: Grade 12 Welding II 1 0.5 MUSIC APPRECIATION/ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Pre: Welding I or Ag Mechanics HISTORY PREREQUISITE: NONE The Agricultural Education Program at Seneca COURSE OVERVIEW: High School is comprised of three distinct, yet This one semester course covers the ins and outs integrated components, 1) classroom instruction, of how music works, from the very start of 2) participation in the FFA organization, and 3) music creation to the most current trends in involvement in a Supervised Agricultural American and international music releases. The Experience Program. class will study perspectives in culture, race, Membership in the FFA is required of, and commercialism, fads as well as the personal limited to, those enrolled in an agricultural awareness of your own musical society via the education course. blues, gospel, jazz, rock, pop, country, Motown, to Gregorian chant. INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE COURSE GOALS: PREREQUISITE: NONE 1. Hear and see the inner works of most COURSE OVERVIEW: instruments. This course is designed to provide the 2. Understand the basic workings of music agriculture student with an orientation and notation and music form. background in the Seneca High School 3. Unwrap the history of music and its impact Agricultural Education program, the agriculture on society from the early cave man to now. industry and the basic knowledge and skills 4. In-depth study of the many bands, idols and needed for future education in agriculture. One Page 34 Registration Guide semester of life science credit and one semester FFA organization. of physical science credit towards high school graduation can be earned for this course. AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS COURSE GOALS: PREREQUISITE: INTRO TO AG AND 1. Instill an appreciation for the vastness and AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE diversity of the agriculture industry. COURSE OVERVIEW: 2. Identify careers available in agriculture. This course will give students hands on 3. Identify agricultural commodities, products experience and knowledge for basic skills in and pests. agriculture. The course will focus on electricity, 4. Teach students basic business concepts. welding, surveying, and small engines. The 5. Develop basic mechanical skills, shop safety, course is designed for juniors gaining the and tool use. mechanical skills needed to be successful in the 6. Introduce students to the livestock industry. agriculture industry. Ag Mechanics meets the 7. Develop leadership skills through prerequisite for Welding II. participation in FFA activities. COURSE GOALS: 1. Develop an awareness of career AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE opportunities PREREQUISITE: INTRO TO AG in agriculture mechanics. 2. Gain mechanical skills and knowledge in the COURSE OVERVIEW: area of arc welding, MIG welding, plasma This course is a combination of the former cutting, and metal cutting with a torch. Animal and Soil Science courses. It is designed 3. Gain hands on skills and knowledge for to give all agriculture students the basic science basic electrical circuits and home wiring. behind the production of food, fiber and fuel. 4. Develop skills for small engine The class will focus on the biology involved in disassembly and repair for gas motors. raising animals and crops including 5. Develop the understanding of land surveying reproduction, nutrition, genetics, and pest and measurements for practical uses in the management. Special features will include meat agriculture industry. science, forestry, agricultural math and land 6. Further develop leadership skills through management. One semester of life science credit FFA activities by attending CDE’s, and one semester of physical science credit leadership conferences, and activities. towards high school graduation can be earned 7. Continued development of an SAE program. for this course. COURSE GOALS: 2. Understand pest management. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3. Understand reproduction in animals and PREREQUISITE: A SENIOR WITH plants. COMPLETION OF TWO OTHER AG 4. Understand plant and animal nutrition. COURSES 5. Develop an understanding about the COURSE OVERVIEW: management and conservation of our land. This course will provide knowledge and skills in 6. Understand the source, use and evaluation of areas needed to manage a business in an animal products including meat, poultry and agriculture setting. Emphasis will be on record dairy products. keeping, management, marketing, economic 7. Understand the care, management, and principles, and job search skills. evaluation of several species of animals. COURSE GOALS: 8. Continue to manage an SAE Program. 1. Develop an awareness of careers available in 9. Further develop leadership skills through the agribusiness.Page 35 Registration Guide2. Further develop leadership skills through 9. Continued development of an SAE program. FFA activities. BUILDING TRADES I & II 3. Develop a further understanding of the food PREREQUISITE: WOODS I AND GRADES and fiber system. 11, 12 4. Develop an understanding and working knowledge of the marketing of agriculture COURSE OVERVIEW: products. Building Trades combines classroom learning 5. Develop an understanding of the time value and hands-on experience to teach students of money in relation to obtaining credit and various aspects of light residential construction. making investments. COURSE GOALS: 6. Master basic record keeping skills. 1. Learn and use terminology related to the 7. Complete a student’s Supervised Agriculture field of construction technology. Experience Program. 2. Gain hands-on skills with various 8. Improve a student’s decision making skills construction machines and tools. through instruction in agriculture credit, 3. Read and understand various construction investments, law and insurance. plans. 9. Assist students with applications for 4. Demonstrate the ability to frame floors, walls employment, scholarships and awards. and roof structures. 5. Demonstrate the ability to install various INTRO TO HORTICULTURE finishing materials to a structure. PREREQUISITE: INTRO TO AG AND 6. Learn the basics of residential house wiring. AGRICULTURE SCIENCE 7. Learn basics of house wiring. COURSE OVERVIEW: This course will provide the beginning WELDING I horticulture student with background knowledge PREREQUISITE: GRADE 12 and skills needed to be involved in the growing horticulture industry. Emphasis will be on plant COURSE OVERVIEW: morphology, plant identification, plant This course is designed for the students who are propagation, landscaping and greenhouse exploring the possibilities of entering a welding management. career. It allows students to learn a small part of COURSE GOALS: the welding industry. From the experiences of 1. Develop an understanding of the horticulture this course, students can better decide on industry and available career opportunities. welding as a vocation. 2. Identify the anatomical and physiological COURSE GOALS: parts of plants. 1. Arc Welding 3. Identify over 300 horticultural plants a. Establish an electric arc and deposit a 6” including trees, shrubs, groundcovers, long stringer bead, a stringer bead with 2 perennials, annuals, fruits, vegetables and restarts, a wide weave cover pass bead herbs. with 2 or more restarts. (1/43/8 steel 4. Understand practices involved in raising plate) plants including reproducing, planting, and b. Demonstrate an ability to weld a 6” fillet pruning, fertilizing and managing pests. multipass weld joint. These joints are 5. Learn basic greenhouse management skills. identified as lap fillet, Tfillet, and an 6. Develop basic landscape design and outside corner fillet. (1/4 3/8 steel plate) installation skills. c. Demonstrate an ability to weld a 6” long 7. Learn basic floral arrangement skills. square butt weld joint. (1/83/16 steel 8. Further develop leadership skills through the plate) FFA organization. d. Demonstrate an ability to weld a 6” long Page 36 Registration Guide bevel single Vbutt weld joint, on 3/8” PREREQUISITE: WELDING I OR AG steel plate, to conform to Standard MECHANICS Welding Procedure Specifications by the American Welding Society. (from hereon COURSE OVERVIEW: known as AWS) This course is designed to give students who e. Demonstrate an ability to conduct a have already taken the Welding 1 or Ag Visual Examination Inspection of these Mechanics class the opportunity to expand on welds according to AWS criteria. their knowledge and skill as a welder. The f. Establish an electric arc and deposit a 6” student will have job-like experiences and long stringer bead in the horizontal challenges to help prepare for a career in position with 2 restarts. (1/43/8 steel welding. plate) COURSE GOALS: g. Demonstrate an ability to weld a 6” fillet 1. Arc Welding multipass weld joint. (10 passes) This a. Demonstrate an ability to weld a 6” long joint is identified as ten pass Tfillet weld. bevel, single Vbutt weld joint with (1/4 3/8 steel plate) backer strip, in the horizontal position on h. Demonstrate an ability to weld a 6” long 3/8” steel plate, to conform to Standard single bevel weld joint. (1/4 – 3/8 steel Welding Procedure Specifications by the plate) AWS. 3. Oxygen acetylene flame cutting b. Demonstrate an ability to conduct a a. Demonstrate an ability to use the oxygen Visual Examination Inspection of these acetylene cutting torch to perform 4 welds according to AWS criteria. exercises safely c. Establish an electric arc and deposit a 6” Exercises: ⅜” Steel Plate long stringer bead in the verticalup i. Flame cut 90° straight position with 2 restarts. (1/43/8 steel edge 6” long plate) ii. Flame cut 30° beveledges d. Demonstrate an ability to weld a 6” fillet 6” long multipass weld joint (10 passes) in the iii. Flame cut 1 inch diameter verticalup position. This joint is hole identified as ten pass Tfillet weld. (1/4 - iv. Flame cut 1 inch square 3/8 steel plate) hole e. Demonstrate an ability to weld a 6” long b. Highlights of Flame Cutting single bevel weld joint in the verticalup i. Correct gas pressures position. (1/4 – 3/8 steel plate) ii. Preheat Cones f. Demonstrate an ability to weld a 6” long iii. Three Flame Types bevel, single Vbutt weld joint with iv. Correct cutting speed backer strip, in the verticalup position on Using aids for straight 3/8” steel plate, to conform to Standard cuts Welding Procedure Specifications by the AWS. g. Demonstrate an ability to conduct a Visual Examination Inspection of these welds according to AWS criteria. Auto Mechanics WELDING IIPage 37 Registration GuideVOC. AUTO MECHANICS I/II Curriculum PREREQUISITE: INTRO TO AUTO Pre: Means prerequisite MECHANICS. Course Sem Credit Intro to Auto Mechanics 1 0.5 COURSE OVERVIEW: Pre: Grade 10 This is a four-semester course designed to train Voc. Auto Mechanics I 2 1.0 students for jobs related to auto mechanics. It Pre: Intro to Auto Mechanics will provide the students with skill and Voc. Auto Mechanics II 2 1.0 knowledge development leading to a possible career in auto mechanics or a related field. It Pre: Voc Auto Mechanics I also will combine classroom activities and shop activities to produce not only an understanding INTRO TO AUTO MECHANICS of theory, but also skill development relating to PREREQUISITE: GRADE 10 that theory. COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is designed for those students who COURSE GOALS: are exploring the possibilities of entering the 1. Develop knowledge and skills relating to the field of auto mechanics as a post secondary field of auto mechanics. occupation. It allows students to become 2. Develop knowledge of positive work habits actively involved with some of the procedures and a healthy attitude toward the world of that are common to an auto mechanic. From the work. experiences of this course, students can better 3. Continue to develop insight into the field of decide on auto mechanics as a vocation. auto mechanics in regard to personal and professional goals. COURSE GOALS: 1. Develop awareness of certain fundamental knowledge necessary to be an auto mechanic. 2. Establish and maintain a proper work ethic suitable to become an auto mechanic. 3. Gain insights on the potential students possess in the field of auto mechanics. 4. Gain insight on what auto mechanics has to offer an individual.Page 38 Registration GuideIndustrial Technology Curriculum ENGINEERING GRAPHICS I PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO Pre: Means prerequisite TECHNOLOGY Course Sem Credit Intro to Technology 2 1.0 COURSE OVERVIEW: Pre: None Engineering Graphics I is a year-long course that Engineering Graphics I 2 1.0 introduces drafting as a tool of graphic Pre: Intro to Technology communication for solving technical problems. Engineering Graphics II 2 1.0 Students will learn to use drafting machines and Pre: Engineering Graphics I or grade 11 or manual tools, as well as CAD (computer aided 12 design) software to complete technical drawings Architectural Drafting 2 1.0 according to industrial standards. Pre: Engineering Graphics II COURSE GOALS: Wood Production I 1 0.5 1. Understand the importance of drafting as a form of communication. Pre: Intro to Tech 2. Develop/improve problem-solving skills. Wood Production II 2 1.0 3. Develop visualization skills. Pre: Wood Production I 4. Use drafting machine and tools to complete Video Production I 1 0.5 various drawings. Pre: Grade 11 or 12 5. Use CAD software to complete various Video Production II 1 0.5 drawings. Pre: Teacher Consent 6. Learn about various career in the field of drafting. INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY PREREQUISITE: NONE ENGINEERING GRAPHICS II (CAD)* PREREQUISITE: ENGINEERING COURSE OVERVIEW: GRAPHICS I OR GRADE 11 OR 12 Introduction to Technology is a year-long course designed to make students more technologically COURSE OVERVIEW: literate and introduce students to the 4 major Engineering Graphics II is a year-long course areas of technology; transportation, that provides students with an opportunity to communication, energy, and extend their knowledge of engineering graphics manufacturing/production. Students will also and CAD procedures used in developing learn about careers related to each of the 4 major technical drawings. Students will continue to areas of technology. This course combines develop the visualization skills necessary for the classroom learning and hands-on learning field of engineering and design. experiences. COURSE GOALS: 1. Expand knowledge and skills associated with COURSE GOALS: completing technical drawings. 1. Become more technologically literate. 2. Develop/improve problem-solving skills. 2. Learn about the 4 major areas of 3. Develop visualization skills. technological systems. 4. Use CAD software to complete more 3. Develop/improve problem-solving skills. advanced drawings. 4. Learn about various careers in each of the *Students may earn dual credit (3 credit technology systems. hours) through IVCC based on criteria set by the college.Page 39 Registration GuideARCHITECTUAL DRAFTING WOOD PRODUCTION II PREREQUISITE: ENGINEERING PREREQUISITE: WOOD PRODUCTION I GRAPHICS II, TEACHER AND TEACHER RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION AND GRADE 12 COURSE OVERVIEW: COURSE OVERVIEW: Architectural Drafting is a year-long course Wood Production II is an advanced level course designed to introduce students to the field of for those students that want to further develop architecture. Major emphasis will be put on their woodworking skills and knowledge of design elements and the creation of various plans manufacturing/ production technology. Major that are necessary to communicate all technical emphasis will include cabinetmaking, advanced information to build a house. Students must be woodworking techniques, and finishing. self-motivated, as the majority of class time will Students will complete various projects of their be spent working independently. choice throughout the year-long class. COURSE GOALS: COURSE GOALS: 1. Continue to gain valuable hands-on skills 1. Learn and use terminology related to the with various wood production machines and field of architectural drafting. tools 2. Read and measure using architect and 2. Continue to develop a positive attitude engineer scale. towards work and craftsmanship. 3. Understand design aspects related to 3. Continue to use problem-solving skills to residential architecture. plan and complete projects. 4. Use CAD software to draw foundation plan, 4. Develop good employability skills. floor plans, plot plan, elevations, etc.VIDEO PRODUCTION I WOOD PRODUCTION I PREREQUISITE: GRADE 11 OR 12 PREREQUISITE: INTRO TO COURSE OVERVIEW: TECHNOLOGY Digital video technology is becoming more and more available to consumers at smaller costs all COURSE OVERVIEW: of the time. In fact, many families have nearly Wood Production I is an introductory course that all of the capabilities of producing their own teaches basic woodworking skills and introduces DVD’s but lack one or two small items or students to the field of manufacturing/ maybe just the know how. production technology. Major emphasis will COURSE GOALS: include safety, use of machines, materials, 1. To explore the type and use of cameras that processes, and techniques. Students will are available for reasonable prices with complete various projects throughout the class. the advancement of technology. 2. Evaluate and compare the techniques used to make the movies that we see today. COURSE GOALS: 3. Students will be able to film and edit that film 1. Gain hands-on skills with various wood with different levels of expertise. production machines and tools. 4. To be able to carry out assigned projects from 2. Develop a positive attitude towards work and pre-production to the final product. craftsmanship. 5. To be able to produce and manufacture 3. Using problem-solving skills to go from videos for public viewing planning a project to the finished product. VIDEO PRODUCTION II PREREQUISITE: TEACHER CONSENTPage 40 Registration GuideCOURSE OVERVIEW: Education/Health/Driver This course takes it up a step. Students will ’s Education Curriculum work on advanced techniques involving filming Pre: Means prerequisite and editing while enrolled in this class. They Course Sem Credit will have to complete 5 to 7 advanced projects. Physical Education 2 1.0 Pre: None Athletic PE 2 1.0 Pre: Dept. Consent Athletic PE/Dual Credit 2 1.0 (HPE 1020/HPE 1021) Pre: Grade 12 and Dept. Consent Health Education 1 0.5 Pre: Grade 10 Driver’s Ed/Safety 1 0.5 Pre: Grade 10 or Admin Approval PHYSICAL EDUCATION PREREQUISITE: NONE COURSE OVERVIEW: The students will be exposed to a variety of individuals and team sports activities. The students will maintain an individual fitness program. Through physical education students will acquire and practice psychomotor, cognitive and affective skills. COURSE GOALS: 1. Develop keen sense of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play through group cooperation and competition. 2. Learn the rules for skills and strategy in a variety of activities. 3. Develop neuromuscular and eye-hand coordination. 4. Establish favorable attitude for individual and team activities regardless of level of skill. 5. Develop an individual fitness program. ATHLETIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION PREREQUISITE: DEPT. CONSENT COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is designed to develop in each student an understanding of the importance of strength training and the knowledge of how to attain a health-enhancing level of fitness. The components involved are core lifts, auxiliary Physical lifts, plyometric training, flexibility and agility.Page 41 Registration GuideCOURSE GOALS: Esteem, Stress, Suicide, Drugs, Alcohol, 1. Understand and apply various strength training Tobacco, Sexuality, Safety, Environmental activities. Health, Adolescence, and Diseases. 2. Develop and maintain a personal strength program. COURSE GOALS: 3. To develop an understanding of lifetime benefits 1. Learn what is necessary to develop and gained through strength training activities. maintain one’s own physical, emotional, 4. To assess your current strength level and how to mental, and social wellbeing. improve on it. 2. Realize that it is a lifetime responsibility to ATHLETIC P.E./DUAL CREDIT help create a healthful environment for (HPE 1020/1021) everyone. PREREQUISITE: GRADE 12 AND DEPT. 3. Learn practical ways to apply health CONSENT information in everyday living. COURSE OVERVIEW: First semester of this course is designed for the DRIVER’S EDUCATION/SAFETY student desiring to reach a beginning level of PREREQUISITE: GRADE 10 OR ADMIN. fitness. Emphasis is placed on three areas of APPROVAL fitness: strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular COURSE OVERVIEW: endurance. Each student must attend an The State of Illinois requires that new drivers, orientation session at the beginning of the class. under the age of 18, must successfully complete Each student's level of fitness will be evaluated a Driver Education course before receiving a through a pre-and-post-physical fitness valid driver’s license. This course must consist assessment. of a minimum of 30 hours of classroom Second semester of this course is designed for instruction and a minimum of 6 hour of behind- the student desiring to reach an intermediate the-wheel instruction. Due to the unique nature level of fitness. Emphasis is again placed on of Driver Education, this class is to help three areas of physical fitness: strength, determine whether or not a student is mentally, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Each emotionally and socially ready to operate a student's level of fitness will be evaluated vehicle in the State of Illinois in a safe and through a pre-and post-physical fitness test. responsible manner. Driver Education is a one- This course will offer dual credit for seniors semester course. through IVCC. HPE 1020 (Fall Semester) and HPE 1021 (Spring Semester) are each worth one COURSE GOALS: credit hour of IVCC credit. 1. Providing basic instruction in driving *An additional cost to the student based upon techniques, knowledge of how to handle a Seneca High School and IVCC’s Dual Credit car in special circumstances, environments arrangement will be at the student’s expense. and emergencies. 2. Providing knowledge of local and state HEALTH EDUCATION motor vehicle traffic laws and ordinances. PREREQUISITE: GRADE 10 3. Educating a far more knowledgeable driver REQUIREMENT who will know enough about highway safety COURSE OVERVIEW: to demand and support higher standards. The purpose of this health class is to develop 4. An awareness of the relationship between a subject area content in a way that applies to each driver’s physical, mental, and emotional individual’s daily life. Personal health will ability to operate an automobile safely. affect one’s quality of life. This course will 5. The ability to apply defensive driving contain the following topics: Wellness, Physical strategies, while being alert for the Fitness, Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Self- carelessness and mistakes of other drivers, asPage 42 Registration Guide well as pedestrians. Pre: Grade 12, Permission, must pay tuition 6. An understanding of the need and reasoning and book fee to IVCC for adequate road and highway markings, Course Sem Credit traffic signs and signals. IVCC Speech 1001 1 3hr. 7. The ability to handle and adjust his/her College driving to various driving conditions Fundamentals of Speech (Example: Snow, fog, rain crowded streets IVCC Political Science 10001 3hr. etc.) College Additional Driver’s Education information and American National Government policies are listed on page 45. IVCC SPEECH FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH PREREQUISITE: GRADE 12 COURSE OVERVIEW: A course in the fundamentals of speech presentation in audience situations with emphasis upon the development of effective organization, voice and movements.IVCC POLITIAL SCIENCE 1000 AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT PREREQUISITE: GRADE 12 COURSE OVERVIEW: The course will introduce students to the Constitution and the formal governmental institutions of the United State of America. Students will also learn about political parties- both modern and historical, lobbying and interest groups, civil liberties, and civil rights. Illinois Valley This course will allow students to critically analyze our system of Community College government and to thoughtfully address Page 43 Registration Guide some of the major dilemmas that face Registration Fees. Separate registration with American politics today. tuition fees and book costs will be scheduled the **IVCC tuition is not covered by SHS first week of school with IVCC.Summer SchoolDates: Semester 1 June 3 – June 23 Semester 2 June 24 – July 15Classes offeredPublic Speaking (Second Semester ONLY*) CLASS FEE: $50 Prerequisite: Grade 11 For course overview and goals, see English Curriculum on page14. Driver’s Education (First and Second Semester*) CLASS FEE: $100 Permit: $20 For course overview and goals, see Driver’s Education Curriculum on page 42. 1. Students must be 15 years old by the first day of summer school. No exceptions. Classroom portion meets 90 minutes per day. 2. Students must be passing a total of 8 classes in the last two semesters. 3. Classroom times and BTW times of summer school will be determined. 4. Written tests and eye tests for permits will be given in April or May. Driver’s Education is open to out of district students depending on availability. OUT OF DISTRICT CLASS FEE: $150 * Depending upon student registration for summer school courses, more than one class may be offered for the above. Economics (Second Semester Only) Prerequisite: Grade 11 or 12 CLASS FEE: $50Page 44 Registration GuideFor course overview and goals, see Social Science Curriculum on page 25. World Studies (First and Second Semester) CLASS FEE: $100 Prerequisite: None For course overview and goals, see Social Science Curriculum on page 23. American Government (First Semester Only) CLASS FEE: $50 Prerequisite: Grade 11 or 12 For course overview and goals, see Social Science Curriculum on page 25. Algebra I (First and Second Semester) CLASS FEE: $100 Prerequisite: None For course overview and goals, see Math Curriculum on page 18. Fees All summer courses are $50 per semester. Driver’s Education has an additional permit fee of $20 and should be paid in cash when applying for permit in the spring. Rules - Students can only miss 1 ½ days for a semester class or 3 days total for a two semester class - Allowances are NOT made for camps or vacations - Students are responsible for their own transportation - Students are allowed in class or commons only; stay out of areas where custodians are working - All school rules and regulations pertain to student behavior during summer school including school dress code Classes are closed to out of district students except Driver’s Education. Driver’s Education License Policy The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), in cooperation with the Illinois Secretary of State has developed a new electronic process that will eliminate the need for printing over 127,000 blue slips every year for Driver’s Education students. Driver’s education instructors will be allowed to submit student names and data via the new Driver Education Student Course Work Completion System (part of the ISBE web application security system.)Upon completion of the Driver’s Education Course with a passing grade, the students name and class data will be submitted so that it can be accessed by the new Illinois Secretary of State (ISOS) system at he Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).As of January 1, 2008 there are numerous new laws that will be in effect pertaining to these new drivers. Listed below are some of the more pertinent ones and the web site to review them. The web site is www.cyberdriveillinois.com and are some of the major parts: There are 3 phases of the Graduated Driver Licensing System – a. PERMIT PHASE – Drivers Age 15 b. INITIAL LICENSING PHASE – Drivers Age 16-17 c. FULL LICENSING PHASE – Drivers Age 18-20 *Effective July 1st, 2014: House Bill 772 requires those between the ages of 18 and 21 who did not take Driver’s Education course in school to complete an adult Driver’s Education course before receiving a driver’s license.Under the Permit Phase, the permit is valid for 2 years, but must be held for a minimum of nine months. Students also must practice driving with the parents for 50 hours; this must include 10 hours of night driving. Driving time with the instructor cannot be counted toward the 50 hours. Cell phone use while driving is against the law for drivers under the age of 18. Page 45 Registration GuideConviction of a serious moving violation results in a six-month waiting period before applying for a driver’s license. Anyone caught driving without a permit will be ineligible to obtain a driver’s license until the age of 18.Under the Initial Licensing Phase, the student must complete a state-approved driver education course. For the first six months of licensing, or until the driver is age 18, whichever occurs first, the number of passengers is limited to one person under the age of 20, unless the additional passenger (s) is a sibling/step-sibling or child/step/child of the driver. After this period, the number of passengers is limited to one in the front seat and the number of safety belts in the back seat. Parental or guardian consent is required to obtain a license. A parent must verify that a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, including 10 hours of night driving, has been completed.Once a student’s name has been submitted to the ISOS system, the instructor will receive a confirmation and the student will be allowed to go to the nearest DMV to take the driving test. Each student will need to provide their original birth certificate, student ID and Social Security Number Card plus their 50 hour driving log and the exam receipt and test from the school BTW exam.Driver’s Education Freshman Policy Freshmen are allowed to take Driver’s Education during the second semester of their freshman year depending on availability of space and with administrative approval. Freshman will be offered available spots during the second semester based on their age with the oldest freshman given top priority.Seneca High School Co-Curricular Activities 2016/2017Art Club Auto Club Baseball Basketball Bass Fishing Cheerleading Cross Country Dance Team Drama Club FCCLA (Family Community Career Leaders of America) FFA Football GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) Golf HOSA: Future Health ProfessionalsPage 46 Registration GuideIntramurals Math Contest National Honor Society Scholastic Bowl Science Club Soccer Softball Spanish Club Special Olympics Speech Student Ambassadors Student Council Swimming Track and Field TRUST (Teens Resisting Unhealthy Social Temptations) TSA (Technology Student Association) Volleyball Wrestling WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering)Page 47

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