MATTOON HIGH SCHOOL...MATTOON HIGH SCHOOL Course Description Handbook 2014-2015 Language Arts Math Science Social Science Foreign Language Physical Education, Health, ROTC Visual Art,

MATTOON HIGH SCHOOL

Course Description Handbook

2014-2015

Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Science

Foreign Language

Physical Education, Health, ROTC

Visual Art, Chorus, Band, Humanities

Industrial Education

Family and Consumer Sciences

Business Education

Agricultural Education

Mattoon Community Unit Number Two School District

Mattoon High School

2521 Walnut Avenue

Mattoon, IL 61938

Phone: (217) 238-7800

Fax: (217) 238-7805

Updated: September 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NONDISCRIMINATION LETTER ........................................................................................... 3

AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS………………………………………………………………….4

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………5

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITIES………………6

STATE UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS .................................. 11

CARL PERKINS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION LETTER TO PARENTS………………12

PARTNERSHIPS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS CURRICULUM..............13

MHS GRADING SCALE ........................................................................................................... 14

SUMMA CUM LAUDE………………….…………………………………………………….15

LANGUAGE ARTS .................................................................................................................... 16

MATH .......................................................................................................................................... 21

SCIENCE ..................................................................................................................................... 25

SOCIAL SCIENCE .................................................................................................................... 29

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ............................................................................................................ 32

French ...................................................................................................................................... 32

Spanish ..................................................................................................................................... 34

PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH, ROTC, DRIVER EDUCATION ............................ 36

FINE ARTS ................................................................................................................................. 39

Art............................................................................................................................................. 39

Chorus………………………………………………………………………………………...40

Band ......................................................................................................................................... 41

Humanities……………………………………………………………………………………42

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ...................................................................... 43

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ............................................................................. 48

BUSINESS EDUCATION .......................................................................................................... 50

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION ............................................................................................ 53

SPECIAL EDUCATION ............................................................................................................ 56

DUAL CREDIT COURSES ....................................................................................................... 57

REGISTRATION FORMS ……………………………………………………………………60

FOUR-YEAR PLAN WORKSHEET…………………………………………………………64

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NONDISCRIMINATION LETTER

It is the policy of the Mattoon CUSD #2 Board of Education that no person be subjected to

discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, actual or

potential marital or parental status including pregnancy, arrest record, citizenship status, mental

or physical disability, status as homeless, or any other category prohibited by local, state, or

federal law in the provisions of any of its programs activities, services, or benefits. The Board of

Education guarantees equal access to educational and extracurricular programs and activities as

required by Illinois PA 79-597 and Title IX of the 1973 Education Amendments.

Further, the District will not knowingly enter into agreements with any entity or any individual

that discriminates against students on the basis of sex or any other protected status. Any student

may file a discrimination grievance by using the Uniform Grievance Procedure. Anyone who

wants additional information or assistance in filing a grievance should contact one of the

following Nondiscrimination Coordinators:

Lisa Jaco

Director of Pupil Personnel

2405 Champaign Ave.

Mattoon, IL 61938

(217) 238-8800

Dr. David Skocy

Assistant Superintendent for HR

1701 Charleston Ave.

Mattoon, IL 61938

(217) 238-8882

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AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS

In August 2004, Senate Bill 2769 (Public Act 93-857) became effective and requires all

students to take the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) as a condition of

receiving a regular high school diploma, unless a student is exempted because:

the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) developed under Article 14 of the

School Code identifies the PSAE as inappropriate for the student (i.e., the student is

eligible to take the Illinois Alternate Assessment (IAA);

the student is enrolled in a program of Adult and Continuing Education as defined in the

Adult Education Act (105 ILCS 5/2-3.64 A regular high school diploma is a diploma

awarded by a local school district. The term does not include:

the student attends a public university laboratory school under Section 18-8.05 (K) of the

School Code;

the student is beyond the age of compulsory attendance (other than students with IEPs)

whose programs do not culminate in the issuance of regular high school diplomas (23 Ill.

Adm. Code 1.30 (a) (4) (A));

the school district is not required to test the individual student for purposes of

accountability under federal No Child Left Behind requirements; or

the school district is not required to test the individual student because at the time of the

administration of the PSAE, the student:

o (a) is admitted on an emergency basis to a hospital or residential facility (e.g.,

because of a motor vehicle or other type of accident, emergency surgery, psychiatric

emergency) or on an emergency basis to a drug/alcohol;/psychological treatment

program; and (b) is unable to be schooled during the time of testing. (i.e., medically

exempt);

o is on homebound status during the time of testing and is too ill (based upon a specific

written statement from a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches) to

be tested. (i.e., homebound exempt);

o is jailed or in a locked-down facility; or

o is residing in or attending facilities located out of state or out of country (This

includes Illinois students who are in foreign exchange programs.).

A regular high school diploma is a diploma awarded by a local school district. The term does

not include

diplomas awarded through any alternative education program pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/2-

3.81 and 23 Illinois Administrative Code part 215,

high school equivalency certificates, or

honorary diplomas or certificates of completion issued by local school districts.

The signing of Senate Bill 2014 (Public Act 96-0430) on August 13, 2009, eliminates the grade

12 fall PSAE retake.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English four years 4 Credits

Mathematics three years 3 Credits

Science two years 2 Credits

Required:

Biology I (3121/3122) one year at grade 9 1 Credit

Physical/Earth & Space Science or

Chemistry I - Honors one year at grade 10 1 Credit

Social Science two and one-half years 2.5 Credits

Required:

World Cultures I (4110) one semester at grade 9 .5 Credit

American History (4321/4322 or 4431/4432) one year at grade 11 1 Credit

Principles of Economics (4410) one semester at grade 12 .5 Credit

Principles of Government (4420 or 4430/4431) one semester at grade 12 .5 Credit

Health one semester at grade 9 or 10 .5 Credit

Driver Education one semester at grade 9 or 10 .5 Credit

Physical education or R.O.T.C. three years*; 3 Credits

*or three and one-half years if driver education is taken in summer school;

*or R.O.T.C. for four years

Art, Music, Foreign language or Vocational Education one year 1 Credit

TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION = 22

Number of Classes:

Students are required to enroll in at least six classes (full load) including Physical Education

or R.O.T.C. Seven classes are considered an overload. All students are encouraged to

monitor their progress toward graduation and ensure that they have enrolled in the

appropriate classes to achieve graduation credits.

Counselor Assignments:

Students are assigned to counselors by class. These assignments are made for registering

students yearly and counseling. One of the other counselors will assist a student if his/her

counselor is unavailable. Parents may contact counselors for information or assistance at

238-7800 or contact counselors directly at number listed below.

Class of 2015 + Team B A-H Ms. Pearcy 238-7821

Class of 2016 + Team A Mrs. Jackley 238-7822

Class of 2017 + Team B I-Z Mr. Schuler 238-7820

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITIES

Lake Land College

Students may enter Lake Land College without a minimum ACT score, high school class rank, or specific

high school courses. After completing a two-year college transfer program at Lake Land, a student may

transfer to a four-year university. Beginning a post-secondary education at Lake Land College provides

each student the opportunity to mature and to further develop academic skills before entering a four-year

university.

Eastern Illinois University

High School preparatory coursework and college preparatory coursework, cumulative unweighted

GPA, grade trends, and ACT/SAT scores. Although optional, a personal statement and letters of

recommendation are carefully considered in holistic admission review process.

High School Classes Required

English 4 years

Math 3 years (excludes pre-algebra classes)

Social Science 3 years

Laboratory Science 3 years

Electives 2 years

Eastern does not require a foreign language for admission; however, the university does require

that all students take one year of a single foreign language to graduate unless the student has

taken 2 years of the same foreign language in high school with a C average.

Illinois State University

GPA

ACT/SAT scores (writing exam not required)

Academic personal statement (optional)

Of those freshmen admitted for the 2013-2014 academic year, half earned ACT composite scores

of 22-26. A quarter of the admitted students scored 27 or above, and another quarter scored

between 18 and 21. The average high school grade point average of freshmen admitted was

3.49/4.0.


English 4 years

Math 3 years (excludes pre-algebra classes) 4 years encouraged


Natural Science 2 years with laboratories

Foreign Language (one language)

or Fine Arts 2 years

Electives 2 years

Southern Illinois University – Carbondale

Students achieving an ACT composite score at or above 23 and a high school grade point average

at or above 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale), or an ACT composite score of 18 and a high school GPA of 3.0, will be

automatically admitted to the University. Entry into specific academic programs is by individual review.

All other applicants will be reviewed holistically.


English 4 years

Math 3 years (excludes pre-algebra classes)



Electives 2 years

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Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

Freshman Profile: High school Percentile Rank of 75% within top 50% of high

school class

ACT Average: 23 (middle 50% range 20 to 25)


English 4 years

Math 3 years



Electives 2 years

University of Illinois - Champaign-Urbana Freshman Admission Requirements

Each year, Illinois receives over 30,000 applications for its freshman class, which means there are more

qualified applicants than can be admitted.

Selectivity

The goal of the campus’ admissions review process is to select, from the large and growing pool of

applicants, those individuals who have challenged themselves academically and shown commitment to

activities and service expected of University of Illinois alumni. To achieve a class that embodies rich

diversity, college representatives and other University staff participate in the recruitment, identification,

and selection of students.

Applicants selected for admission are those who are expected to contribute to and immerse themselves in

Illinois’ learning environment. Although high school grades and standardized test scores are important

indicators of academic achievement, they only tell part of the story.

As a public, land-grant institution of higher learning, Illinois has a mandate to serve the State of Illinois by

educating its future leaders in research, teaching, and public engagement. Student diversity is a compelling

interest, as it contributes to a rich and stimulating learning environment that prepares students for the

challenges and opportunities in Illinois, the nation, and beyond .

In order to meet their educational missions, each college at the University of Illinois seeks students who

meet and exceed standards for incoming freshmen and have the potential to be leaders in their chosen fields

upon graduation. When students apply to Illinois, their applications for admission are subject to a rigorous,

careful, thoughtful, and complete review by admissions professionals from the Office of Undergraduate

Admissions and the college to which the student has applied.

Review Process

A variety of factors are considered upon review. Primary among the criteria is academic performance and

rigor. When reading applications, the admissions and college professionals rank the application using a

holistic approach by combining the criteria being evaluated. Most applications receive at least two

readings. The Office of Admissions checks all preliminary decisions in order to assure a high level of

consistency while recognizing that professional judgment is being used to make individual decisions about

each applicant. In fact, individual applicants are evaluated in the context of the opportunities available. The

multiple readings and the review for consistency creates a system of quality control that leads to the best

possible decisions of professional judgment.

While reading an application, admissions and college professionals carefully consider the wide range of

information provided by the applicant. Applicants should understand that every word of the application is

considered in making an admissions decision. Readers consider all evidence provided by the applicant, the

context of the personal and academic circumstances, and the strength of the applicant pool in each college

and to the University of Illinois overall. The weight of each criterion in the admissions decision depends on

the combination of qualities presented by the applicant. There is no set formula of weighting criteria. Final

decisions are made on the evaluation of a variety of criteria and not by a single point system or formula.

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Readers make admissions decisions based on the evidence included in the application. Applicants should be

sure to present themselves and their stories accurately and completely. The academic record will be

carefully and thoughtfully evaluated. The other sections of the application including the essays, list of

activities, achievements, honors, etc. will be given equal, careful, and thoughtful attention. The best

applicants create an application that is thoroughly prepared with close attention to detail and consideration

of personal strengths and future goals.

Applicants to Illinois have the opportunity to apply directly into a college and major. Due to this fact, an

applicant’s strengths and experiences as they relate to their intended program of study will be taken into

consideration. For example, the College of Engineering will focus on the student’s proficiency in math and

science as shown through subscores on the ACT or SAT and grades and rigor in those areas. Applicants to

talent-based programs in the College of Fine and Applied Arts such as Art, Music, Theatre and Dance must

be academically eligible as well as pass a talent review either conducted through an audition or portfolio

review. The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences will make note of experiences

or activities that directly correlate with the specific field of study the applicant has chosen. Therefore, each

of the 10 academic communities reviews applications with the goal of admitting students who demonstrate

that they will succeed and thrive within their chosen academic program

Review Criteria Looking for a record of successful achievement at the highest possible level, readers of applications will

evaluate the following criteria:

Academic achievement in the highest level of rigor available at the applicant’s high school. Consistent

achievement at the highest level is the best possible demonstration of strong academic performance.

Application readers will review the rigor of individual courses and the grades earned in those courses when

evaluating the strength of a student’s academic record. Evidence of rigor is demonstrated in the number of

honors, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and/or college-level courses included

in the student’s four-year academic program. Readers will take the student’s high school course offerings

into account. Recognizing that different high schools provide different levels of opportunity and rigor, we

expect each applicant to challenge themselves with the best offered at their school. In-progress courses are

included in the review, and a senior year with strong academic rigor is an important factor in evaluating an

applicant’s academic record. Because admission to Illinois is so competitive, the minimum course

requirements rarely satisfy admission expectations. In reviewing a high school record, readers will also

look for grade patterns. For example, it is always better for grades to improve over time rather than decline.

Achievement outside the classroom that demonstrates personal strengths and skills. Illinois is looking

for students who have the personal qualities, as well as the academic qualities, to succeed and thrive on our

campus. Readers expect that students with strong academic achievement will also demonstrate strong

achievement outside of the classroom in school and/or community activities. Through such activities,

applicants have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership ability, perseverance, creativity, generosity,

determination, motivation, concern, intellectual curiosity, etc. In the application, students have the

opportunity to provide the readers with evidence of their strongest qualities by submitting careful and

complete information in the listing of activities and their essays. Illinois does not use letters of

recommendation in the admissions process and asks that applicants not submit letters of recommendation,

as they will not be considered.

Academic interest. Students applying to the University of Illinois apply directly to the major they wish to

study. Students should discuss their academic interests clearly and concisely in the essays and application

questions so that readers understand why they are applying to the program and how they developed this

interest. Depending on this information, readers will consider students for other majors or those related to

the original major to which they applied. Readers may determine that another program will be the best fit

for a student.

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Performance on standardized tests. Illinois does not have any minimum scores or “cutoffs” for making

any undergraduate admissions decisions. Readers evaluate the results of the required ACT and/or SAT test

results. The highest composite score is used for evaluation. Colleges will often evaluate results from the

sub-scores (English, Math, etc.). If an applicant submits scores from more than one test date, the highest

sub-score(s) will be used in this evaluation. However, Illinois does not combine the highest sub-scores from

different test sittings to create a “super-score” composite. Other test results such as SAT Subject Tests,

Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate Higher Level examinations are not evaluated and not

seen by the readers of the applications. Readers evaluate test scores in the context of the academic

information in the application.

Other achievements. Readers will consider worthy and sustained achievement in a variety of areas of

endeavor (intellectual, creative, artistic, athletic, entrepreneurial, employment, leadership, etc.) in which the

applicant has demonstrated significant impact or level of accomplishment in his or her school, community,

state, and/or national activities. Students on college campuses thrive when studying and working with the

other students who contribute to the intellectual, cultural, and social life of the campus. Therefore, readers

look for evidence of an applicant’s potential to contribute to a vibrant, diverse, and talented campus.

Opportunities. Because individual applicants are evaluated in the context of the opportunities available,

each reader will consider the high school curriculum, Advanced Placement courses, honors courses, extra-

curricular activities, etc. that are available to the student. Each applicant to Illinois is expected to take full

advantage of the resources that are available. Illinois has no limits to the number of applicants that can be

admitted from a high school. We make decisions based on the quality of the individual application.

Personal characteristics. The University is committed to our land-grant mission to serve the population of

the state of Illinois. Admitting such a wide variety of students helps create the rich cultural experience

found on campus. In order to continue to provide an atmosphere that values students who have a unique set

of experiences and knowledge, readers consider each applicant’s background. This includes diversity,

veteran status, geographic location, and first-generation status.

Individual circumstances. Many applicants have unique stories that provide important context for an

admissions decision. The Illinois admissions application provides an opportunity for students to share

information about individual circumstances that may assist in the evaluation of the application. Applicants

should take advantage of this opportunity to explain those circumstances, which may demonstrate qualities

and/or skills important in a successful applicant. Additionally, some students have one semester or course

in which the performance does not match each of the other semesters or courses. Applicants may wish to

explain the circumstances for this variation.

High School Coursework Requirements

Subject Minimum Required Years of

Coursework

Recommended Years of

Coursework

English 4 4

Math 3 or 3.5 1 4

Social Sciences 2 4

Lab Sciences 2 4

One Foreign Language 2 4

Flexible Academic

Units 2 4+

1 3.5 years of mathematics, including trigonometry or higher are required for:

Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences: agricultural engineering sciences

Business: all curricula

Engineering: all curricula

Fine and Applied Arts: architectural studies

Liberal Arts and Sciences: specialized curricula in biochemistry, chemical engineering,

chemistry, geology, and physics

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Essays

Students are asked to write two essays:

Essay 1: Explain your interest in the major you selected. You may describe a related experience

you’ve had to that area of study and/or your future career goals. If you are applying to the Division

of General Studies, explain your academic interests and strengths or your future career goals. You

may include any majors or areas of study you are currently considering. Please limit your response

to approximately 300 words.

Essay 2: Tell us about one interest or experience of yours that allows us to get to know you better

as an individual. Please limit your response to approximately 300 words.

Important factors considered by the review committee when evaluating the essays are:

How the applicant ties his or her academic interest to the desired major or, if applying to

the Division of General Studies, how the applicant explains his or her varied interests and

need for exploration.

How the applicant showcases his or her passion through chosen activities, work

experience, research, or course selection in high school.

How the essay reveals maturity and growth through past experiences, evidence of

character development, cultural insight, community awareness, and/or leadership.

Strength of writing is carefully considered throughout all the application essays.

For additional help writing your essays, you may find these tips from national admissions officers

helpful.

College Selectivity for 2014 Admitted Freshmen

Some programs within a college may admit at a more competitive level. Middle 50% of

Students

College ACT Score SAT Score: No Writing TOEFLHigh School Class Rank

ACES 25-30 1230-1400 99-107 80-96%

AHS 26-29 1240-1360 94-103 82-96%

BUS 29-32 1330-1430 103-110 89-97%

DGS 26-31 1310-1420 99-106 80-94%

EDU 25-29 1190-1360 100-106 77-93%

ENG 31-34 1400-1510 105-113 93-99%

FAA 25-30 1200-1360 94-104 76-95%

LAS 27-32 1340-1460 101-109 86-97%

Media 26-30 1210-1370 101-110 77-95%

SSW 24-28 1260-1370 104-107 75-92%

Campus 27-32 1330-1470 101-109 84-97%

The International English Testing System (IELTS) can also be used to show English

proficiency. The typical scores for admission are a total of 7 to 8, with at least a score of

6 on all 4 modules.

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STATE UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

FOR ADMISSION AND GRADUATION

University Foreign Language

Requirement for Admission

Foreign Language Requirement for Graduation

Chicago State University Not required All Majors – 6 hours of college language (can be met by

assessment/proficiency test or college level courses only)

Eastern Illinois University Not required All Bachelor Degrees – 2 semesters of college language (can be

met by 2 years of single high school foreign language with “C” or

better)

Governors State University

2 years of one foreign language OR

2 years of fine arts

Not required

Illinois State University 2 years of one foreign language OR

2 years of fine arts

College of Arts and Sciences-2 semesters of college language (can

be met by successful completion of three years of same foreign

language in high School) American Sign Language may be used to

fulfill this requirement by transfer credit or by proficiency.

Bachelor of Arts – 3 semesters of college language (can be met by

proficiency test or college level courses only)

Northeastern Illinois

University

Not required Not required

Northern Illinois University Humanities: 2 years of foreign

language or combination of

language, art, music, theatre

Bachelor of Arts – 2 years of one foreign language at the college

level (can be met by 4 years of one foreign language in high school

with “C” or greater in each course)

Southern Illinois University

Carbondale

Not required; used toward

fulfillment of 2 year elective

requirement. Must include two

semesters of the same language.

College of Liberal Arts – one year (2 courses) of college language

(met by college coursework or exam only)

Some degrees in College of Liberal Arts are exempt

Southern Illinois University

Edwardsville

Not required – 2 years

recommended

Bachelor of Arts – college language required (met by college level

coursework only)

University of Illinois

Chicago

2 years of one language College of Business – 2 semesters at college level (can be met by 2

years of language in high school)

College of Art History – 2 semesters at college level

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – 4 semesters at college level

(met by language placement test or college level language courses

only)

University of Illinois –

Springfield

2 years of one language or 2 years

of fine arts. Honors students must

have 2 years of one language.

Not required

University of Illinois –

Urbana/Champaign

2 years of one language required

4 years recommended Colleges of Business & Liberal Arts & Sciences – up to the 4

th

collegiate level of foreign language (can be met by 4 years of one

high school foreign language)

All other colleges - up to the 3rd

collegiate level (can be met by 3

years of one high school foreign language)

Western Illinois University Not required Selected majors – bi-cultural-bi-lingual education, foreign

language, and biology (can be met by 2 years of high school

foreign language)

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Mattoon Schools

Dear Parent or Guardian,

The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 2006

provides financial assistance to the State of Illinois for career and technical education

programs. The Perkins Act mandates that every student and his/her parent or guardian

be informed of available career and technical education courses before registering for the

ninth grade.

Mattoon High School offers many programs for career & technical education.

These programs can provide your son or daughter with important life skills and

training.

You will find career & technical education courses described in the registration

materials. Please note that many courses require a prerequisite or must be taken

in a sequential order.

If you would like further information regarding these career & technical education

courses, please call the guidance counselor at the high school. Further information may

also be found on pages 13 of this guide.

Sincerely,

David Vieth

David Vieth, Vocational Director

Mattoon High School

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PARTNERSHIPS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS This PCCS Handout is an explanation of the Curriculum, which is a program designed for the student who follows a certain academic/vocational program at Mattoon

High School and plans to attend Lake Land College. This program may allow the PCCS student to be exempt from certain classes at Lake Land College. Students interested in these programs should let their counselor know. Upon graduation, have your counselor send your PCCS Certificate and final transcript to Lake Land

College PCCS office for evaluation. PCCS office will then contact you regarding your eligibility for proficiency for waived courses. PCCS is a federally funded program that consists of a sequence of academic and technical courses taught at a minimum during the two years of secondary school

preceding graduation and (1) during two years of post- secondary education leading to an Associate of Applied Science Degree or (2) an apprenticeship of at least two

years following high school. The sequence must include integrated academic and technical content, workplace skills, and instruction delivered both at the work-site and in the school/college setting. Programs often begin at the 9th grade and some also articulate to four-year baccalaureate degrees.

The Eastern Illinois Education for Employment System and Lake Land College has established the following PCCS programs:

ALLIED HEALTH

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING

Courses Required:

English I-IV, Speech or Applied Communications

Algebra I-II

Science – Three years including Biology with a grade

of “B” or above, Chemistry with a grade of “B” or

above

Health

Hospital based Health Occupations with a grade of

“B” or above

High School GPA of “B” or above

*Recommended: Students defer the third year of

Science until Junior or Senior year

DENTAL HYGIENE

Courses Required:

English I-IV, Speech, or Applied Communications

Algebra I-II

Science-Three years including Biology with a grade

of “B” or above and Chemistry with a grade of “B”

or above

Health


“C” or better with final rotation in Dental Services

area

High School GPA of “C” (2.0) or better

*Recommended: Students defer Biology II,

Anatomy, Physiology, or Physics until Junior or

Senior year

PARAMEDICAL SERVICES Courses Required:

English I-IV, Speech or Applied Communications

Algebra I-II

Science – Three years including Biology with a grade

of “B” or above and Chemistry with a grade of “B”

or above

Health


“B” or above with a final rotation in Emergency

Services

High School GPA of “B” or above

*Recommended: Students defer Biology II,


Senior year.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT Courses Required:


Algebra I-II

Science—three years including Biology with a grade

of “B” or above

Chemistry with a grade of “B” or above

Health


“B” or above with final rotation in Physical Therapy

GPA “B” or higher

*Recommended: PTA students defer Biology II,


Senior year

PRACTICAL NURSING Courses Required:


Algebra I-II

Science—Three years including Biology with a grade

of “C” or above and Chemistry with a grade of “C”

or above

Health


“B” or above

High School GPA of “B” or higher

*Recommended: Students defer the third year of

Science until Junior or Senior year.

Revised 9/22/2014

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MHS GRADING SCALE

(All Graduating Classes)

Grading Scale Explanation Mattoon High School has a weighted grading scale. Honors classes receive the following assigned point values:

A = 6

B = 5

C = 4

D = 3

F = 2

Courses to be included:

Geometry 2131/2132

Algebra II 2231/2232

Calculus 2431/2432

Analytic Geometry & Calculus I- LLC 2441/2442

Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus-LLC 2331/2332

Band 6191/6192

Biology II 3241/3242

Biology I- LLC 3330

Chemistry I 3231/3232

Chemistry II 3331/3332

Zoology 3251/3252

Physics 3341/3342

English 1131/1132, 1231/1232, and 1331/1332

Composition I/II-LLC 1441/1442

French 7311/7312 and 7411/7412

Spanish 7321/7322 and 7421/7422

American History 4331/4332

Graphic Arts II-LLC 8311/8312

Government-LLC 4430/4431

Understanding Music-LLC 6330

Music in American History and Culture-LLC 6340

All courses, with the exception of those noted above, will have a point value as follows:

A = 5

B = 4

C = 3

D = 2

F = 1

Due to some courses required for graduation that are not weighted, a student at MHS cannot receive a GPA of a

6.0, but may receive a GPA greater than a 5.0.

Driver Education, Driver Education PE, and Study Skills are not calculated in grade point average

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MATTOON HIGH SCHOOL DOES NOT RANK STUDENTS.

For college applications/scholarships a student’s percentile will be given.

For example, 10th

percentile, 25th

percentile, 50th

percentile, etc.

A student will be designated as graduating summa cum laude if they have taken nine of the nineteen capstone

classes and have all A’s in all classes that count toward GPA. In order to take a capstone class, a student is

required to enroll and complete the corresponding sequence class(es) as listed below:

Sequence Class(es) Capstone Class(es) Honors Band I & II Honors Band III, IV

Honors English I & II Honors English III, IV, Composition I, II-LLC

Spanish I & II Honors Spanish III, IV

French I & II Honors French III, IV

Graphic Arts I Honors Graphic Arts II-LLC (2hr)*

Honors Geometry & Honors Algebra II Honors Trig/Pre-Calc-LLC, Honors Calculus,

Honors Analytic Geometry & Calculus I - LLC

Biology I & Honors Chemistry I Honors Chemistry II, Physics

Biology I Honors Biology II, Zoology, Biology - LLC

World Cultures Honors American History, Government-LLC

*counts as two capstone classes

LANGUAGE ARTS

English 1121: Freshman English I State Code: 01001A000

Students will extend reading and vocabulary skills through the study of nonfiction and drama. Students will expand and use research

skills to prepare and deliver one or more informative speeches. Students will also develop their writing skills through descriptive,

narrative, and expository essays. This course meets the qualification of “writing intensive,” designated by the Illinois State Board of

Education.

Prerequisite: 8th grade English

Course Length: First semester of a two-semester sequence

Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 9

Course Type: Required.

English 1122: Freshman English I State Code: 01001A000

Students will extend reading and vocabulary skills through the study of short story, poetry, drama, and novel. Students will use

research skills to prepare and deliver a demonstrative speech. Students will develop writing skills through literary-based multi-

paragraph essays. This course meets the qualification of “writing intensive,” designated by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Prerequisite: English 1121 or 1131

Course Length: Second semester of a two-semester sequence

Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 9


English 1131: Freshman English I Honors State Code: 01001A000

Students will extend critical reading and advanced vocabulary skills through the study of longer and more complex literary selections

read both independently and as a class. Students will use research skills and write grammatically correct multiple paragraph papers,

developing writing techniques appropriate to purpose and audience, and emphasizing clarity of focus. MLA format will be used.

Students will prepare and deliver numerous formal and informal speeches. This course meets the qualification of “writing intensive,”

designated by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Prerequisite: 8th grade English with B or better and teacher recommendation


Course Credit: .50, Receives weighted grade credit.

Grade level: 9


English 1132: Freshman English I Honors State Code: 01001A000

Both independently and as a class, students will extend critical reading and advanced vocabulary skills through

the study of a variety of literary selections representing various societies, eras, and themes. Students will

expand writing and research skills by constructing grammatically correct multiple paragraph papers, utilizing

MLA format of documentation. Students will research, prepare, and deliver numerous formal and informal

demonstrative and informative speeches. This course meets the qualification of “writing intensive,” designated

by the Illinois State Board of Education. Prerequisite: English 1121 with teacher recommendation or 1131 with C or better



Grade level: 9

Course Type: Required. .

English 1221: Sophomore English II State Code: 01002A000

Students will extend reading and vocabulary skills through the study of short stories and drama, focusing on literary elements and

techniques. Students will write expository and narrative multi-paragraph papers. Grammar will be stressed in conjunction with

writing. Students will use research skills to prepare and deliver a panel presentation. This course meets the qualification of “writing

intensive,” designated by the Illinois State Board of Education.



Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 10


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English 1222: Sophomore English II State Code: 01002A000

Students will extend reading and vocabulary skills through the study of novels, drama, and poetry, focusing on

literary elements and techniques. Students will write multi-paragraph essays, utilizing MLA format of

documentation and emphasizing introductory and concluding paragraphs. Grammar will be stressed in

conjunction with writing. Students will use research skills to prepare and deliver an informative speech. This

course meets the qualification of “writing intensive,” designated by the Illinois State Board of Education. Prerequisite: English 1221 or 1231


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 10


English 1231: Sophomore English II Honors State Code: 01002A000

Students will independently select, analyze, and research a classic novel to prepare and deliver an oral presentation. Emphasizing

vocabulary usage, students will develop sophisticated techniques for creative writing, using descriptive and narrative styles in

numerous essays. Students will incorporate advanced grammatical skills in their writing. Students will prepare and deliver numerous

formal and informal presentations. As a class, students will read and analyze a 19th

century novel. This course meets the qualification

of “writing intensive,” designated by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Prerequisite: English 1122 with teacher recommendation or 1132 with a C or better



Grade Level: 10

Course type: Required. .

English 1232: Sophomore English II Honors State Code: 01002A000

Both independently and as a class, students will extend critical reading and advanced vocabulary skills in the

analysis of a novel and various dramas representative of different historical periods and styles. Utilizing MLA

format of documentation, students will independently compose numerous grammatically correct multiple

paragraph essays. Students will use research skills to prepare and deliver a variety of oral presentations. This

course meets the qualification of “writing intensive,” designated by the Illinois State Board of Education. Prerequisite: English 1221 with teacher recommendation or 1231 with a C or better



Grade level: 10


English 1321: Junior English III State Code: 01003A000

Students will read and study the development of early American literature and authors of the periods. Students will study and develop

vocabulary to help comprehend the literature. Students will research, prepare, and deliver a persuasive oral presentation. Students

will expand writing skills by constructing numerous grammatically correct multiple paragraph papers, including compare and contrast

and cause and effect, utilizing MLA format. This course meets the qualification of “writing intensive,” designated by the Illinois State

Board of Education.



Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 11


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English 1322: Junior English III State Code: 01003A000

Students will develop reading and vocabulary skills through a literature-based chronological study of late American literature and

authors of the period. Students will expand writing skills by constructing grammatically correct multi-paragraph essays, including

problem-solution paper. Utilizing MLA format of documentation and incorporating contemporary technology, charts or graphs,

students will design, prepare, and deliver orally a research project. This course meets the qualification of “writing intensive,”




Course Credit: .05

Grade level: 11 Course Type: Required.

English 1331: Junior English III Honors State Code: 01003A000

Students will read and study the evolution of early American literature and authors of the periods. Advanced analysis and vocabulary

skills to comprehend the literature will be developed. Students will independently read lengthy works by American authors, stressing

critical analysis, interpretation, and research skills. Utilizing MLA format, students will communicate ideas in grammatically correct,

well-organized, coherent multi-paragraph essays. Students will research and deliver multiple speeches, emphasizing formal listening

and speaking skills. Test-taking strategies will also be developed. This course meets the qualification of “writing intensive,”


Prerequisite: English 1222 or 1232 with a C or better

Course Length: First semester of two-semester sequence


Grade level: 11


English 1332: Junior English III American Literature Honors State Code: 01003A000

Students will read and study the evolution of late American literature and authors of the periods. Advanced analysis and vocabulary

skills to comprehend the literature will be developed. Students will write numerous well-organized and grammatically correct

multiple paragraph essays. Students will independently read lengthy works by American authors, stressing critical analysis,

interpretation, and research skills. Based upon independent reading and introduction to the use of secondary sources, students will

write a literary research paper of 8-10 pages, utilizing MLA format of documentation. Students will research, prepare, and deliver

multiple speeches, emphasizing formal listening and speaking skills. Test-taking strategies will be applied. This course meets the

qualification of “writing intensive,” designated by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Prerequisite: English 1321 or 1331 with a C or better



Grade level: 11


English 1421: Applied Communications I State Code: 01156A000

Students will develop reading and vocabulary skills appropriate to the workplace by reading and studying types of communication,

cultures, and careers through the use of fiction, non-fiction, media, and technology. Students will develop reading, writing, and

vocabulary skills appropriate to the workplace through the study of day-to-day activities, resumes, and forms. Students will extend

these skills and apply them in the composition of a research-based paper, incorporating contemporary technology and using MLA

documentation. Does not count as an English class for a 4-year university.

Prerequisite: English 1321, 1322 or 1332


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 12

Course Type: Elective.

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English 1422: Applied Communications II State Code: 01003A000

Students will develop interpersonal skills needed to succeed in continuing education or a career. Students will develop reading and

vocabulary skills appropriate to the workplace through the study of various units including communicating messages, persuading,

applying for a job, comparing and contrasting, interviewing, using numbers and statistics, presenting reports, and becoming a

professional. Students will strengthen their writing skills by composing a variety of multi-paragraph papers both formal and informal.

Applied Communications I and II, when taken sequentially, satisfy 1 year of English credit mandated by the State of Illinois. Does not

count as an English class for a 4-year university.

Prerequisite: English 1321, 1322, 1332, or 1421


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 12


English 1450: Survey of World Literature State Code: 01058A000

Students will read and study dramas, mythology, fables, parables, and a historical novel from a variety of world cultures. Students

will strengthen their writing skills by composing a variety of multi-paragraph papers including comparison and contrast, character and

theme analysis, narrative, and creative writing assignments. Students also will expand their vocabulary to increase knowledge and

appreciation of world history and cultural similarities and differences. Students will prepare a group presentation on an assigned topic

using technology for research and using MLA format. This course meets the qualification of “writing intensive,” designated by the

Illinois State Board of Education.

Prerequisite: English 1321, 1322, or 1332

Course Length: One semester

Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 12

Course type: Elective

English 1460: Literature and Composition State Code: 01053A000

Students will independently read short stories, nonfiction, novels, and dramas. Students are required to read and discuss classroom

selections. They will select their own reading materials within a framework of supervised study and complete writing assignments on

each reading. Emphasis is placed on note taking and writing. Utilizing major pieces of literature, the students write a six to ten page

literary analysis using MLA format. This course meets the qualification of “writing intensive,” designated by the Illinois State Board

of Education.

Prerequisite: English 1321, 1322, or 1332


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 12

Course Type: Elective

English 1240 Journalism I (Introduction to Journalism) State Code: 11001A000

Journalism I will give students basic training in all the areas of contemporary journalism: basic and investigative reporting; news and

feature writing; page design and layout, media history, law, and ethics; news and feature photography; advertising principles, design,

and sales; editing; and media production. The course will include the theory behind these topics, as well as practical application

through a print student publication at the end of the semester. Writing, decision-making, creativity, problem solving, and

professionalism will be strongly emphasized in this class meant to develop real-world skills for future careers in communications.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, & 12

Course Type: Elective – May NOT be used to fulfill Language Arts graduation requirement

English 1141/1142: Yearbook State Code: 11102A000

This course is designed for students interested in yearbook publication. Students will organize, market, produce, and distribute the

Mattoon High School yearbook. Application required

Prerequisite: English 1240

Course Length: Two Semesters

Course Credit: .50

Grade levels: 9, 10, 11, & 12

Course Type: Elective. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits.

May NOT be used to fulfill Language Arts graduation requirement.

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English 1251/1252 Journalism II (Media Production)* State Code: 11101A000

Journalism II (Media Production) will build on the skills learned in Journalism I as students become a professional and functioning

media staff. As a class, we will create and produce a monthly Mattoon high School newspaper, as well as maintain an MHS website

with broadcast components. The curriculum will ensconce students in the skills needed for careers in various areas of

communications and media, while meeting alongside Journalism I students in order to teach them the basics of journalism.

Prerequisite: English 1240

Course Length: One or Two Semesters

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Type: Elective –May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.

May be used to fulfill the fourth year of the Language Arts graduation requirement grade 12*

English 1470 Film, Media and Literature State Code: 01099A000

This course will help create critical viewers, so students can go beyond mindlessly watching any form of media including the news,

television shows, and movies. Topics covered will include lighting, camera angles, framing, focus, camera movement, sound, editing,

acting, costumes, and props. Course content includes the application of these topics in a variety of ways: finding the use of these

terms in film and television and discovering what the effect is, story-boarding, reading stories critically and with the purpose of

“seeing” these terms, creating their own films that apply these techniques, and writing about the way these terms influence a viewer.

The goal of the class will be to transition students from passive consumers of media to knowledgeable filters who can understand the

way media manipulates them in order to form educated opinions. Not an NCAA approved English course (for div I/II sports).

Prerequisite: Senior standing


MHS Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 12

Course Type: English for students with three credits of English completed

English 1441: Composition I (LLC ENG 120) Honors/ Dual Credit State Code: 01103A000

Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing task and

texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays.

Prerequisite: Senior standing and score a 19 or better on the ACT English test & overall GPA of C or better.

Recommend an A/B in English III.


MHS Course Credit: .50 LLC Course Credit: 3

Grade Level: 12


English 1442: Composition II (LLC ENG 121) Honors. Dual Credit State Code: 01103A000

Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on

library research.

Prerequisite: Senior standing and a “C” or better in Composition I, 1441



Grade Level: 12


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MATH

Math 2131: Geometry Honors State Code: 02072A000 This is a comprehensive, advanced, in-depth geometry course. Students can expect movement through materials at an accelerated

pace with greater responsibility by students for their own learning through extensive outside reading and class preparation. Frequent

complex activities and long-term projects requiring extensive planning are required. Through hands-on activities and experiments,

students will use inductive reasoning, geometric tools, and properties of lines, angles, triangles, and polygons. Extensive formal

geometric proofs are required. Students will use Geometer’s Sketchpad software and graphing calculators. This course satisfies the

State’s geometry content requirement.

Prerequisite: 8th grade Advanced Math (Algebra I) with a B or better and teacher recommendation


Course Credit: .50 Receives weighted grade credit.

Grade level: 9

Course Type: Required. Satisfies .5 of the 3 credit math requirement for graduation

Math 2132: Geometry Honors State Code: 02072A000

This is a comprehensive, advanced, in-depth geometry course. Students can expect movement through materials at an accelerated


complex activities and long-term projects requiring extensive planning are required. Through hands-on activities and experiments,

students will calculate and use area and volume, the Pythagorean Theorem, ratios and proportions, transformations and tessellations.

Extensive formal geometric proofs are required. Students will use Geometer’s Sketchpad software and graphing calculators. This

course satisfies the State’s geometry content requirement.

Prerequisite: Math 2132 Geometry (Honors) with a C or better


Course Credit: .50 Receives weighted grade credit.

Grade level: 9


Math 2121: Algebra I State Code: 02052A000

Through investigative study, students will use algebraic properties and perform operations on real numbers and matrices. Using

standard methods and experimentation, students will analyze, compose, and graph linear equations and inequalities, distinguish

between relations and functions and investigate basic statistics through measures of central tendency. Students will use graphing

calculators and calculator base laboratory equipment. This course satisfies the State’s algebra content requirement.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 9


Math 2122: Algebra I State Code: 02052A000

Through investigative study, students will solve systems of linear equations and inequalities use standard methods and

experimentation to analyze, compose, and graph exponential, quadratic, and rational equations and functions, and use a variety of

factoring methods to solve polynomial equations. Students will use graphing calculators and calculator base laboratory equipment.

This course satisfies the State’s algebra content requirement.

Prerequisite: Math 2121 Algebra I


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 9


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Math 2231: Algebra II Honors State Code: 02056A000

This is a comprehensive, advanced, in-depth Algebra II course. Students can expect movement through materials at an accelerated


complex activities and a long-term project requiring extensive planning are required. Through investigative study and experiments,

students will compose, graph, and evaluate linear, quadratic, and absolute value equations, contrast relations and functions, and

analyze conic sections. Students will use graphing calculators and calculator base laboratory equipment. This course satisfies the

State’s algebra content requirement.

Prerequisite: Math 2222 Geometry OR

Math 2132 Geometry (Honors) with a C or better


Course Credit: .50 Receives honors credit.

Grade level: 10

Course Type: Required. Satisfies .5 of the 3-credit math requirement for graduation.

Math 2232: Algebra II Honors State Code: 02056A000

This is a comprehensive, advanced, in-depth Algebra II course. Students can expect movement through materials at an accelerated


complex activities and long-a term project requiring extensive planning is required. Through investigative study, students will

perform operations on imaginary numbers, polynomials and rational expressions, use estimation and experimentation to find zeros of

polynomial functions, evaluate problems that involve inverse variation, logarithms, and exponents, and evaluate probabilities,

sequences and series. Students will use graphing calculators and calculator base laboratory equipment. This course satisfies the


Prerequisite: Math 2231 Algebra II (Honors) with a C or better


Course Credit: .50 Receives honors credit.

Grade level: 10

Course Type: Required. Satisfies .5 of the 3-credit math requirement for graduation.

Math 2221: Geometry State Code: 02072A000

Students will solve problems involving properties of lines, angles, triangles, polygons, and circles using algebraic concepts. Students

will also use deductive reasoning, write proofs, perform transformations, and create a tessellation. Hands-on activities, experiments,

and graphing calculators are utilized as needed. This course satisfies the State’s geometry content requirement.

Prerequisite: Math 2122 Algebra I


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 10


Math 2222: Geometry State Code: 02072A000

Students will calculate and use area and volume, apply the Pythagorean Theorem, apply special right triangle rules, apply

trigonometric ratios and solve ratios and proportions all using algebraic concepts. Hands-on activities, experiments, and graphing

calculators are utilized as needed. This course satisfies the State’s geometry content requirement.

Prerequisite: Math 2221 Geometry


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 10


Math 2311: Applied Alg/Geom State Code: 02074A000

Students will use algebra and geometry concepts to make mathematical connections and extensions in the area of language and

communication, geography, art & design, and manufacturing. This is a technology and project-driven course. This course satisfies the

State’s math content requirement. Does NOT count as a third year of math for 4 year-college admission.

Prerequisite: Math 2222 Geometry


Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 11


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Math 2312 Applied Alg/Geom State Code: 02074A000

Students will use algebra and geometry concepts to make mathematical connections and extensions in the area of sports, architecture,

consumerism, and astronomy. This is a technology and project-driven course. This course satisfies the State’s math content

requirement. Does NOT count as a third year of math for 4 year-college admission.

Prerequisite: Math 2311 Applied Alg/Geom


Course Length: .50

Grade Level: 11


Math 2341: Algebra II State Code: 02056A000

Students will solve and graph linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; solve systems of equations; perform matrix operation;

and perform operations on polynomials and solve polynomial functions. Students will use scientific and graphing calculators. This

course satisfies the State’s algebra content requirement.

Prerequisite: Math 2222 Geometry OR Math 2132 Geometry (Honors)


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 10 or 11

Course Type: Satisfies .5 of the 3 credit math requirement for graduation

Math 2342: Algebra II State Code: 05056A000

Through hands-on activities and experiments, students will simplify expressions and perform operations with exponents, radicals,

common and natural logarithms, and rational functions; perform operations involving function notation; solve exponential growth,

decay and logarithmic equations; solve and graph rational equations; analyze and graph conic sections; evaluate sequences and series;

and perform basic probability and statistic properties. Students will use scientific and graphing calculators. This course satisfies the


Prerequisite: Math 2341 Algebra II OR

Math 2231 Algebra II (Honors)


Course Credit: .50



Math 2321/2322: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus State Code: 02103A000

Through hands-on activities and experiments students will perform trigonometric operations, graph trigonometric functions, solve

trigonometric equations and use techniques to solve applications. Students use calculators extensively.

Prerequisite: One year of high school Geometry with a grade of “C” or better.

Course Length: Two-semester sequence

Course Credit: .50 each semester, 1.0 for the year

Grade level: 11


Math 2331/2332: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus (LLC MAT 140) Honors/Dual State Code: 02103A000

This is a comprehensive, advanced, in-depth trigonometry course. Students can expect movement through materials at an accelerated


complex activities and long-term projects requiring extensive planning are required. Through hands-on activities and experiments

students will perform trigonometric operations, graph trigonometric functions, solve trigonometric equations and use techniques to

solve applications. Students use graphing calculators extensively.

Prerequisite: One year of high school Geometry with a grade of “B” or better. Honors math tract or teacher recommendation.

Must have ACT math score of 22+ or pass LLC Compass placement test to receive LLC Dual Credit.


Course Credit: .50 each semester, 1.0 for the year, Receives weighted grade credit

Grade level: 11 LLC Course Credit: 5


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Math 2351: Statistics and Probability I State Code: 02201A000

Students will use statistical terms to design and complete a survey, interpret the results, compute probabilities, and predict future

results using linear regression. Students will use graphing calculators and computer software to graph sample distributions and

calculate statistics.

Prerequisite: Math 2342 Algebra II OR

Math 2232 Algebra II (Honors)


Course Credit: .50



Math 2352: Statistics and Probability II State Code: 02202A000

Students will use the normal distribution, and other continuous distributions to calculate probabilities, apply the central limit theorem

to calculate probabilities about sample means, estimate population parameters and perform hypothesis tests to evaluate claims about

population parameters. Students will use appropriate technology.

Prerequisite: Math 2351 Statistics and Probability I


Course Credit: .50



Math 2431: Calculus Honors State Code: 02121A000

Students are expected to solve problems involving limits, curve sketching (conic sections, continuous functions, and rational fraction

functions), and derivatives and their applications. Students express calculus concepts in words and symbols. Students use a graphing

calculator extensively to solve problems.

Prerequisite: Math 2322 Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus with a C or better


Course Credit: .50, Receives weighted grade credit

Grade level: 12


Math 2432: Calculus Honors State Code: 02121A000

Students are expected to perform operations on definite integrals, indefinite integrals, and Riemann sums. Students solve area and

volume problems using integration. Students solve first-order differential equations and use these techniques to solve applications.

Students express calculus concepts in words and symbols. Students use a graphing calculator extensively to solve problems.

Prerequisite: Math 2431 Calculus (Honors) with a C or better


Course Credit: .50, Receives weighted grade credit

Grade level: 12


Math 2441/2442: Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (MAT241) Honors/Dual State Code: 02121A000

Differential and integral calculus of elementary functions of one variable, such as polynomial, rational, radical, trigonometric, inverse

trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, will be covered. Applications include rates of change, optimization, curve

sketching and area. A graphing calculator is required.

Prerequisite: Math 2332 Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus (Honors) with a C or better. Must have ACT math score of 27 or higher or

pass the LLC Compass test.


Course Credit: .50 per semester, 1.0 for the year. Receives weighted grade credit



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SCIENCE Science 3121: Biology I State Code: 03051A000 This is a life science course that researches and investigates living organisms. Students will utilize problem-solving, critical thinking

skills and laboratory experiences to learn about the scientific method, the microscope, basic chemistry, and cell structure and function.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 9

Course Type: Required

Science 3122: Biology I State Code: 03051A000

This is a life science course that researches and investigates living organisms. Students will utilize problem-solving, critical thinking

skills, and laboratory experiences to learn about genetics, ecology and plants. Students may dissect organisms in this course.

Prerequisite: Science 3121


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 9


Science 3330: Biology I Honors/Dual State Code: 03052A000

This course in an introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things.

Prerequisite: Overall GPA of C or better



Grade Level: 11 or 12


Science 3211: Physical Science State Code: 03159A000

This is a physical science course that researches and investigates the structure and properties of matter,

chemical reactions, motions and forces, and interactions of energy and matter. Students will utilize problem-

solving, critical thinking skills, and laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: Science 3122


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 10

Course Type: Required Chemistry I may be substituted for this course.

Science 3212: Earth and Space Science State Code: 03088A000

This is an earth and space science course that researches and investigates the universe, the planet earth, and the

atmosphere. Students will utilize problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and laboratory experiences.

Prerequisite: Science 3211


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 10

Course Type: Required Chemistry I may be substituted for this course.

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Science 3231: Chemistry I Honors State Code: 03101A000

This is an advanced, comprehensive, in-depth chemical science laboratory course. Laboratory work as well as reading and algebraic

concept application is required. Topics researched and investigated include measurement, matter, atomic structure, periodic table,

chemical names and formulas, ionic and covalent bonding, chemical quantities, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry. Students

enrolled in this course can expect movement through high level readability materials at an accelerated pace, a long-term project

requiring extensive planning, and extensive reading, preparation, and problem solving outside class.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better:

Biology I Science 3122 and

Geometry Math 2222 or Math 2132 or

Algebra I Math 2122


Course Credit: .50, Receives honors designation.

Grade levels: 10, 11, or 12


Science 3232: Chemistry I Honors State Code: 03101A000

This is an advanced, comprehensive, in-depth chemical science laboratory course. Laboratory work as well as reading and algebraic

concept application is required. Topics researched and investigated include thermodynamics, properties of gases and laws, electronic

structure and periodicity, chemical bonding, nature of solutions, and acids and bases. Students enrolled in this course can expect

movement through high level readability materials at an accelerated pace, a long-term project requiring extensive planning, and

extensive reading, preparation, and problem solving outside class.

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better:

Chemistry I: Science 3231.


Course Credit: .50, Receives honors designation



Science 3351: Biochemistry State Code: 03055A000

This is a biochemistry course that researches and investigates the fundamental functional and physiological processes that sustain

human life. Students will utilize problem-solving, critical thinking skills and laboratory experience to develop an understanding of the

homeostatic mechanisms of the human body in relation to diet and exercise. Topics of study include the atomic structure, periodic

table, chemical bonding and reactions, water properties, mixtures, chemical composition of the human body, physiology, homeostasis,

enzymes, energy, metabolism, cellular respiration and neurophysiology.

Prerequisite: Biology I 3122


Course Credit: .50

Grade levels: 10, 11 or 12


Science 3352: Biochemistry State Code: 03055A000

This is a biochemistry course that researches and investigates the fundamental functional and physiological processes that sustain

human life. Students will utilize problem-solving, critical thinking skills and laboratory experience to develop an understanding of the

homeostatic mechanisms of the human body in relation to diet and exercise. Topics of study include the cardiovascular physiology,

respiratory physiology, muscle physiology, gastrointestinal physiology, renal physiology, endocrinology and immunology.

Prerequisite: Biochemistry 3351

Course Length: Second semester of two-semester sequence

Course Credit: .50



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Science 3241: Biology II: Human Genetics Honors State Code: 03059A000

This is an advanced, comprehensive, in-depth biotechnology and human genetics laboratory course. Topics researched and

investigated include pedigree analysis, restriction enzymes, PCR, genetic engineering and other advancing biotechnologies. Students

enrolled in this course can expect movement through high level readability materials at an accelerated pace, a long term project


Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in both:

Biology I Science 3122 and

Geometry Math 2222/2132 or

Algebra I Math 2122.


Course Credit: .50, receives honors designation



Science 3242: Biology II: Microbiology Honors State Code: 03060A000

This is an advanced, comprehensive, in-depth biotechnology and microbiology laboratory course. Topics researched and investigated

include viruses and bacteria. Students will work with living bacteria. Students enrolled in this course can expect movement through

high level readability materials at an accelerated pace, a long-term project requiring extensive planning, and extensive reading,

preparation, and problem solving outside class.

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in:

Biology II: Science 3241


Course Credit: .50, receives honors designation



Science 3251: Zoology: Invertebrate Honors State Code: 03061A000

This is an advanced, comprehensive, in-depth invertebrate comparative anatomy and natural history laboratory course. Topics of

study include classification, interrelationships of animals and surveys of the sponge, cnidarians, flatworm, roundworm, mollusk,

annelid, arthropod, and echinoderm animal phyla. Students will dissect selected representatives of several phyla. Students enrolled in

this course can expect movement through high level readability materials at an accelerated pace, a long-term project requiring

extensive planning, and extensive reading, preparation, and problem solving outside class.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better:

Biology I: Science 3122


Course Credit: .50, receives Honors Designation



Science 3252: Zoology: Vertebrate Honors State Code: 03061A000

This is an advanced, comprehensive, in-depth vertebrate comparative anatomy natural history laboratory course. Topics of study

include chordate classification and detailed surveys of the cyclostomatous, chondrichthyes, fish, amphibian, reptilian, bird, and

mammal classes. Students will dissect selected representative specimen. Students enrolled in this course can expect movement

through high level readability materials at an accelerated pace, a long-term project requiring extensive planning, and extensive

reading, preparation, and problem solving outside class.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better:

Zoology I: Science 3251





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Science 3331: Chemistry II Honors State Code: 03102A000

This is an advanced, comprehensive, in-depth chemical science laboratory course for students pursuing a science career. Laboratory

work as well as reading and algebraic concept application is required. Topics researched and investigated include, scientific

measurement and stoichiometry, atoms, molecules and ions, mass relationships, aqueous solutions, properties of gases,

thermodynamics, quantum theory and electronic structure of atoms, and chemical bonding. Students enrolled in this course can expect

movement through high level readability materials at an accelerated pace, a long-term project requiring extensive planning, and

extensive reading, preparation, and problem solving outside class.


Chemistry I: Science 3232



Grade levels: 11 or 12


Science 3332: Chemistry II Honors State Code: 03102A000

This is an advanced, comprehensive, in-depth chemical science laboratory course for students pursuing a science career. Laboratory

work as well as reading and algebraic concept application is required. Topics researched and investigated include reaction rates,

chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, acid-base equilibrium, electro chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. Students

enrolled in this course can expect movement through high level readability materials at an accelerated pace, a long-term project



Chemistry II: Science 3331





Science 3341: Physics Honors State Code: 03151A000

This is a laboratory-based, advanced, comprehensive, and in-depth course of how the physical universe operates. This course

develops the topic of the motion of objects, including motion in one and two dimensions, vectors, force, Newton’s Laws, and energy.

Laboratory experiments develop experimental technique and support conclusions reached in class study. Students enrolled in this

course can expect movement through high level readability materials at an accelerated pace, a long-term project requiring extensive

planning, and extensive reading, preparation, and problem solving outside class.

Prerequisites: Chemistry I, Science 3232 with a grade of “C” or better

And concurrent enrollment in Trigonometry. OR

Completion of Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better.





Science 3342: Physics Honors State Code: 03151A000

This is a laboratory-based, advanced, comprehensive, and in-depth course of how the physical universe operates. This course

develops the topics of electricity and magnetism, including circuit analysis. Laboratory experiments develop experimental technique

and support conclusions reached in class study. Students enrolled in this course can expect movement through high level readability

materials at an accelerated pace, a long-term project requiring extensive planning, and extensive reading, preparation, and problem

solving outside class.

Prerequisites: Physics, Science 3341 with a grade of “C” or better





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SOCIAL SCIENCE

Social Science 4110: World Cultures I State Code: 04001A000

This course is a world regional study of the history, geography, culture, and the political, social, and economic institutions of Africa,

Europe, Russia and Eastern Europe, and Canada, and their relationship with the United States and Illinois.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: One Semester

Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 9


Social Science 4321: American History State Code: 04102A000

This is a chronological survey history course organized around social studies of geography, government, economics and culture of

American History from Colonization to the Progressive Era. The main topics are the Colonial experience, the American Revolution,

Federalist and Jeffersonian Democracy, the Age of Jackson, Expansion and Pre-Civil War, the Civil War, Reconstruction,

Industrialization, Imperialism, and the Progressives.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50

Grade level(s): 11


Social Science 4322: American History State Code: 04103A000

This is a chronological survey course organized around social studies of geography, history, government, economics and culture from

World War I to the Gulf Storm Conflict. The main topics are World War I, America as a world force, the Depression and the New

Deal, World War II, Post-1945 domestic policy, the Cold War, Vietnam, Watergate, and the Gulf Storm Conflict.

Prerequisite: American History: Social Science 4321


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 11


Social Science 4431: American History Honors State Code: 04102A000

This is a chronological survey course organized around social studies of geography, government, economics and culture of American

History from Colonization to the Progressive Era. The main topics are the Colonial experience, the American Revolution, Federalist

and Jeffersonian Democracy, the Age of Jackson, Expansion and Pre-Civil War, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrialization,

Imperialism, and the Progressives. Extensive readings and activities are expected of students who enroll in this course.

Prerequisite: World Cultures I with B or better


Course Credit: .50 Receives weighted grade credit

Grade level: 11

Course Type: Elective. May be used to satisfy the American History graduation requirement.

Social Science 4332: American History Honors State Code: 04103A000

This chronological survey course is organized around social studies of geography, history, government, economics and culture from

World War I to the Gulf Storm conflict. The main topics are World War I, America as a world force, the Depression and the New

Deal, World War II, Post-1945 domestic policy, the Cold War and McCarthyism, the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s, the end of

the Cold War, Vietnam, and Watergate. Extensive readings and activities are expected of students who enroll in this course.

Prerequisite: American History: Social Science 4431



Grade level: 11

Course Type: Elective. May be used to satisfy the American History graduation requirement.

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Social Science 4420: Principles of Government State Code: 04151A000

This course will survey the major forces that influence, and have influenced, the development of the American representative form of

government. Major topics include comparative government, national, state and local government, elections, political parties, and

citizen participation, civil liberties and justice, and current events. Passing the federal and state constitution exams will be required in

this class.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 12


Social Science 4430/4431: American National Government (LLC POS160) Honors/Dual State Code: 04151A000

The fundamental principles of the American Government are summarized. Such topics as federalism, civil liberties, citizenship,

parties and elections, the Presidency, Congress, Judiciary, and the national policies and politics are discussed within the framework of

the American Constitutional system.

Prerequisite: B or better in American History 4332


Course Credit: .50 LLC Course Credit: 3

Grade level: 12

Course Type: Elective. May be used to satisfy the government graduation requirement

Social Science 4410: Principles of Economics State Code: 04201A000

This course surveys the major forces that shape and have shaped our local, national and international economy. Consumer issues

taught include personal budget and money management, credit, insurance, and purchasing.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 12


Social Science 4130: Sociology State Code: 04258A000

This course studies group behavior. Topics taught include basic terms and concepts in sociology; current perspectives / theories of

sociology; methods involved in the study of sociology; culture and perspectives for examining culture; nature and nurture influences

on human social behavior; socialization and deviant behavior; social inequality; and social institutions. Understanding social research

techniques and the use of statistics in sociology are important aspects of this course.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50

Grade levels: 09, 10, 11 or 12


Social Science 4210: Psychology State Code : 04254A000

This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts involved in the study of human behavior. Topics included are: history of

psychology including people who contributed to its development; approaches to psychological study, methods of study and

experimentation; brain, body, and states of consciousness, sensation and perception, emotion and motivation, personality development

and measurement, intelligence; psychological disorders and treatment.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



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Social Science 4140: Ancient World History State Code: 04058A000

This is a survey course that includes first civilizations in Africa and Asia (3200 BC-500 BC), early civilizations and empires in India,

China and Japan (2500 BC-550 AD), Ancient Greece (1750 BC-133 AD), Ancient Rome (509 BC-476 AD), rise of Europe (500-

1300), the Middle Ages (1050-1450), the Byzantine Empire and Russia (330-1613), the Muslim world (622-1650).

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: One Semester.

Course Credit: .50

Grade levels: 9, 10, 11, or 12


Social Science 4150: Modern World History State Code: 04053A000

This is a survey course that includes Renaissance and Reformation (1300-1600), Europe and Asia (1415-1796), Age of Absolutism

(1550-1800), and Enlightenment and Revolution (1700-1850). Nationalism, Democracy and Imperialism (1800-1914), World War I

and its aftermath (1914-1930), World War II and its aftermath (1931-1949), Europe and North America (1945-present), East Asia and

Southeast Asia (1945-present), South Asia and the Middle East (1945-present), Africa (1945-present), and Latin America (1945-

present).

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



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FOREIGN LANGUAGE

French

French 7111: French I State Code: 06121A000

This course is an interactive approach to learning how to listen, speak, read, and write in French utilizing technology, engaging

activities, and cultural appreciation of the French-speaking world. Students will be discussing subjects that interest them and French-

speaking teens including music, sports, leisure activities, and food. Survival skills include being able to introduce someone, to express

likes and dislikes, to order something to eat and drink. Students will develop an accurate idea about how people in French-speaking

regions (e.g., France, Canada, the Antilles) live, act, and think, as well as what they value. Students learn cultural awareness through

listening, speaking, reading and writing activities in French.

Prerequisite: None (Recommended a B or better in English)

Course Length: Fall semester of a year- long course.

Course Credit: .50



French 7112: French I State Code: 06121A000

In this course, students will master such tasks as choosing and purchasing items in a store, asking for and giving information,

accepting and refusing invitations, saying what one needs, and giving directions. They can talk about various topics that interest them

and French-speaking teens such as shopping and traveling. They can describe themselves, their friends, their families, and personal

experiences, both in the past and in the present. Students can make themselves understood and react appropriately in simple social

interactions. They will learn skills to help them act independently and successfully in novel cultural situations. Students learn cultural

awareness through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities in French.

Prerequisite: French 7111 with a C or better

Course Length: Spring semester of a year- long course.

Course Credit: .50



French 7211: French II State Code: 06122A000

This course is an expansion of the communicative tasks and skills learned in French I. Students will be able to cope with many

survival situations such as: asking for what is needed at the post office or bank, communicating on the phone and by letter, and

describing daily routines. Reading and writing skills will improve as students learn to analyze and interpret poems, articles and

stories, to take notes, and to write a business letter. Cultural exposure includes an acquaintance with French people, both past and

present, famous for their accomplishments in art, science, films, literature, sports, politics, etc. In addition to France and Quebec,

there is a focus on other francophone regions from Morocco to Martinique. Students learn cultural awareness through listening,

speaking, reading and writing activities in French.



Course Credit: .50



French 7212: French II State Code: 06122A000

This course continues with attention on additional communicative tasks and skills. Students will be able to ask for what is needed at

the gas station, reserve a room at a hotel or youth hostel, communicate by postcard and fax, talk about careers, and discuss

contemporary social and political problems in France. Reading and writing skills improve as students learn to analyze and interpret

songs, articles and stories and to write outlines and summaries. Cultural exposure includes an acquaintance with French people, both

past and present, famous for their accomplishments in art, science, films, literature, sports, politics, etc. In addition to France and

Quebec, there is a focus on other francophone regions from Tahiti to Tunisia. Students learn cultural awareness through listening,

speaking, reading and writing activities in French.



Course Credit: .50



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French 7311: French III Honors State Code: 06123A000

This course is one semester of a four-semester cycle that allows students to complete a third and fourth year of French. Conducted

primarily in French, this semester will provide an in-depth view of France, its culture and its civilization by means of a systematic

introduction to French literature, history, and art from prehistoric times to 1066. The topics addressed include the origin of France and

its present administrative divisions. Subsequent topics include the Gallic period to the Middle Ages, Charles Martel, Charlemagne,

and the Norman invasions and their conquest of England. Literature from this era is presented. The grammar that is reviewed and

expanded upon serves to strengthen language skills. French feature films and supplemental readings enhance the overall presentation

of each time period. Students learn cultural awareness through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities in French.

Prerequisites: French 7212 with a C or better





French 7312: French III Honors State Code: 06123A000



introduction to French literature, history, and art from 1066 to the seventeenth century. Topics addressed include the crusades,

cathedrals, the Hundred Years War, great discoveries of the 15th

century, and the classical age (the 17th

century). Literature from this

era includes Francois Villon, Montaigne, and Ronsard. The grammar that is reviewed and expanded upon serves to strengthen

language skills. French feature films and supplemental reading enhance the overall presentation of each time period. Students learn

cultural awareness through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities in French.

Prerequisite: Advanced French 7312 with a C or better





French 7411: French IV Honors State Code: 06123A000



introduction to French literature, history, and art from the beginning of the 18th century to the French Revolution. Topics addressed

include the death of Louis XIV, the reign of Louis XV, Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, the storming of Bastille, the Reign of Terror,

the death of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, and the results of the French Revolution. Literature from this era is presented and

includes Voltaire and Rousseau. The grammar that is reviewed and expanded upon serves to strengthen language skills. French

feature films and supplemental reading enhance the overall presentation of each time period. Students learn cultural awareness

through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities in French.

Prerequisites: Advanced French 7312 with a C or better





French 7412: French IV Honors State Code: 06123A000



introduction to French literature, history, and art from the beginning of the 19th century history to the present. Topics addressed

include Napoleon and the beginning of the 19th

century, Louis XV, Waterloo, exile, the invention of the steam engine and the gas

lamp, the Third Republic, and the success of the promoters of science. The 20th

century history describes World War II, DeGaulle and

the Resistance, and the European union. The literature presented ranges from Victor Hugo, Chateaubriand, and Lamartine to Prévert,

Camus, and Marguerite Dumas. The grammar that is reviewed and expanded upon serves to strengthen language skills. French

feature films and supplemental reading enhance the overall presentation of each time period. Students learn cultural awareness

through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities in French.

Prerequisite: Advanced French 7411 with a C or better

Course Length: Spring semester of a year -long course.




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Spanish

Spanish 7121: Spanish I State Code: 06101A000

Spanish I, fall semester is a presentation of the Spanish language using technology, engaging activities, grammar instruction and

culture of the Spanish-speaking world to develop communication skills. Some areas of focus include present tense verb conjugations,

daily conversational vocabulary and appropriate greetings and gestures common in Hispanic countries. Students learn cultural

awareness through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities in Spanish.

Prerequisite: None (Recommend a B or better in English)

Course Length: Fall semester of a yearlong course.

Course Credit: .50



Spanish 7122: Spanish I State Code: 06101A000

In a continuing study of the first semester, students will increase their knowledge of functioning vocabulary in real-life situations such

as ordering in a restaurant, making purchases in a store, and extending, accepting and declining an invitation. Grammar and cultural

concepts include present progressive tense and popular food items in Spain and Mexico. Students learn cultural awareness through

listening, speaking, reading and writing activities in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Spanish 7121 with a C or better

Course Length: Spring semester of a yearlong course.

Course Credit: .50



Spanish 7221: Spanish II State Code: 06102A000

The major topics presented in this course include present and past tense verb conjugations, commands and expressions formed with ir,

ser, tener and hacer. In addition, students will improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through the study of

Hispanic culture. A variety of activities are incorporated for students to learn about legends, Venezuelans, Chileans and Hispanics in

the United States.

Prerequisite: Spanish 7122 (Must have a C or better in Spanish I)

Course Length: Fall semester of a year long course.

Course Credit: .50



Spanish 7222: Spanish II State Code: 06102A000

The major topics presented in this course include the preterit, imperfect, subjunctive, and present perfect verb conjugations. In this

semester, the countries and cultures emphasized are Peru, Spain, and Costa Rica. Through the study of these countries and selected

legends and readings, students will continue to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.


Course Length: Spring semester of a year long course.

Course Credit: .50



Spanish 7321: Spanish III Honors State Code: 06103A000

This Spanish III course helps students get a “feel” for Spanish by developing active listening, speaking, reading and writing skills

through grammatical and cultural activities. Students will talk about themselves through a variety of interactive-communicative

activities. Various regions of the Spanish-speaking world will be studied and discussed in Spanish. The first semester focus is on

various regions of Spain, Cuba, Ecuador and Costa Rica with introduction to important individuals and groups in the past and present.

The indigenous peoples (Aztec, Inca and Maya) are introduced along with their legends and cultural influences. Other literary works

are introduced through a variety of activities. Language and grammatical skills previously learned are enhanced and help to acquire

new skills for communication. Verb tenses include practice and use development of the preterit, future, conditional and subjunctive.

Videos and supplemental materials enhance the text presentations.


Course Length: Fall semester of a year long course.




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Spanish 7322: Spanish III Honors State Code: 06103A000

In this course, the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills continue as students learn grammatical and cultural

concepts. Students learn to express themselves in a variety of settings and about a variety of topics. The cultural and historical focus

is on the Spanish speaking countries of Spain, Guatemala, the Caribbean and southern South America. Events and people are

introduced from history, literature and present day. There is also an introduction into the Hispanic influence in the U.S. Language

and grammatical skills are practiced and developed through a variety of activities. Grammar themes include the subjunctive, informal

commands, definite articles and neuter lo and passive. Videos and supplemental materials enhance the text presentations.


Course Length: Spring semester of a year long course.




Spanish 7421: Spanish IV Honors State Code: 06104A000

In Spanish IV the development of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and critical thinking continues. Students will broaden their

knowledge and appreciation of the countries where Spanish is spoken. This course focuses on the U.S., Spain, Mexico and the

Caribbean countries. Students learn about people and events, past and present of these countries. Conducted primarily in Spanish,

students will read and discuss historical, literary and journalistic passages. Students are constantly exposed to natural language with

emphasis on communication. Grammar structures from the first three years of Spanish are reviewed and refined to strengthen

language skills. The uses of past tenses, adjectives, comparisons, pronouns, stem changing verbs and prepositions are practiced and

developed. Supplemental materials, films and videos enhance the text presentations.


Course Length: Fall semester of a yearlong course.


Grade level: 12


Spanish 7422: Spanish IV Honors State Code: 06104A000

In this course, listening, speaking, reading, writing and critical thinking skills continue to be developed. Central American and South

American countries are featured. Insight into the culture and people of these Spanish-speaking countries is gained with historical,

literary and journalistic readings. Natural language exposure emphasizes communication and self-expression. Grammar structures

reviewed and refined include the subjunctive, future, conditional and perfect tenses. Supplemental materials, films and videos enhance

the text presentations.


Course Length: Spring semester of a yearlong course.


Grade level: 12


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PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH, ROTC, DRIVER EDUCATION

Physical Education 9131/9132 – Grade 9 State Code: 08001A000

Students will learn basic skills, rules, and strategies for a variety of activities; demonstrate basic fitness skills, responsibility, and

safety practices during physical activities; and learn basic physiological principles of health related fitness, including the effects of

steroids, as mandated by the State of Illinois.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: Fall, Spring Semester

Course Credit: .50 per semester

Grade level: 9

Course Type: Enrollment Required

Health 9160: Health State Code: 08051A000 Health provides students with insight to the benefits of good general health practices and decision making of leisure time. Specific

areas covered during the course are human ecology and health, human growth and development, the emotional, psychological,

physiological, hygienic and social responsibilities of family life, including sexual abstinence until marriage, prevention and control of

disease, including instruction on the prevention, transmission and spread of AIDS, public and environmental health, consumer health,

safety education and disaster survival, mental health and illness, personal health habits, alcohol, drug use, and abuse including the

medical and legal ramifications of alcohol, drug and tobacco use, abuse during pregnancy, and abuse of steroids, nutrition, and dental

health.

Textbook: Glencoe Health

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Driver Education 9101/9102 State Code: 08151A000

This course is designed to provide learning experiences for students to learn to operate a motor vehicle safely and efficiently. The

course includes 30 hours of state-mandated classroom instruction and 6 hours of state-mandated practice driving which includes some

simulator use. The units of instruction include but are not limited to: The driving task, signs, signals, and roadway markings, basic car

control, making safe driving decisions, natural laws and car control, performing basic car maneuvers, negotiating intersections, driving

in different areas, handling emergencies and alcohol, other drugs, and driving. Instruction on distracted driving being a major safety

issue is also included.

Prerequisite: Student must be 15 years of age and successfully pass 8 classes during the previous two (2) semesters before

being allowed to enroll in this class.

Course Length: One quarter

Course Credit: .25

Grade levels: 9 or 10 (based upon age)

Course Type: Classroom segment is required. Driving segment is not required.

Physical Education 9131/9132 – Grade 10 State Code: 08001A000

Students will demonstrate complex skills necessary to participate in a variety of physical activities and demonstrate ways to improve

their fitness level to be able to participate in group activities, team sports, and recreational activities.

Prerequisite: None



Grade level: 10


Physical Education 9331 /9332– Grade 11-12 State Code: 08001A000

Students will apply advanced individual movement skills and rules in a variety of physical activities; will continue to develop and

demonstrate physical fitness skills necessary for a variety of conditioning activities; and develop a health enhancing physical fitness

plan. Respect for individual differences among people is stressed in this course.

Prerequisite: None



Grade level: 11, 12

Course Type: Enrollment Required unless qualify for PE exemption

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Physical Education 9141/9142: Advanced Individualized Physical Fitness State Code: 08009A000

This course is designed to improve personal physical fitness through an individualized physical fitness program, which also

demonstrates knowledge of physiological principles of health related fitness. Students will improve advanced personal physical

fitness skills, which include strength, speed, agility, endurance, flexibility and cardio-vascular development. Responsibility, respect

for group and individual differences and safety practices during physical activities is also developed. Also included are the effects of

steroids abuse, as mandated by the State of Illinois.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: Fall, Spring semester. This course may be repeated.


Grade levels: 9, 10, 11, and 12

Course Type: Meets the physical education enrollment requirement.

JROTC 9171: Leadership Education and Training I-II State Code: 09051A000

The scope of this survey course covers the 1st two years of beginning developmental instruction in JROTC. The areas of concentration

include: Spirit of American Citizenship, Techniques of Oral and Written Communication, Leadership, Cadet Challenge (Physical

Fitness) and Recreational Activities, Leadership Lab, and Map Reading.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: First Semester


Grade Level: 9, 10

Course Type: Elective May be used to satisfy the Physical Education requirement.

JROTC 9172: Leadership Education and Training I-II State Code: 09051A000

The scope of this survey course covers the 1st two years of beginning developmental instruction in JROTC. The areas of concentration

include: Cadet Challenge (Physical Fitness) and Recreational Activities, Leadership Lab, First Aid and Drug Abuse Prevention,

Overview of Citizenship Through American Military History, Citizenship, and Marksmanship Procedures and Safety.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: Second Semester


Grade Level: 9,10


JROTC 9371: Leadership Education and Training III-IV State Code: 09053A000

The scope of this survey course covers the 3rd

and 4th

year of intermediate developmental instruction in JROTC. The areas of

concentration include: Techniques of Oral and Written Communications, Leadership Management, Cadet Challenge (Physical

Fitness) and Recreational Activities, Leadership Lab, First Aid and Drug Prevention, and Marksmanship.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: First Semester


Grade Level: 11, 12


JROTC 9372: Leadership Education and Training III-IV State Code: 09053A000

The scope of this survey course covers the 3rd

and 4th

year of intermediate developmental instruction in JROTC. The areas of

concentration include: Cadet Challenge (Physical Fitness) and Recreational Activities, Leadership Lab, Roll of the Armed Forces,

Map Reading, Overview of Citizenship Through Military History, Your American Citizenship, Technology Awareness, and Career

Opportunities.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: Second Semester


Grade Level: 11, 12


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Substitutions for Physical Education and Other Required Courses

A student in grades 9-12, unless otherwise stated, may submit a written request to the Building Principal to be

excused from physical education courses for the following reasons:

1. Enrollment in a marching band program for credit;*

2. Enrollment in Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) program sponsored by the District;

3. Ongoing participation in an interscholastic athletic program (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade);*

4. Enrollment in academic classes that are required for admission to an institution of higher learning (student

must be in the 11th or 12th grade);

5. Enrollment in academic classes that are required for graduation from high school, provided that failure to

take such classes will result in the pupil being unable to graduate (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade); or

6. If the student must use the time set aside for physical education to receive special education support and

services, subject to the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Building Principals shall maintain records showing that they applied the stated criteria to the student’s

individual circumstances.

* If the substitution is a semester class then one semester of PE may be waived; if the substitution is a year-long

class then the entire year of PE may be waived.

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FINE ARTS

Art Art 6110: Introduction to Art State Code: 05152A000

Students will create two-dimensional and three-dimensional visual art using the elements and principles of design, creativity and

problem solving skills. A variety of tools, techniques, and processes will be used to create, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics

and mixed media artworks. Students will use key movements in visual art history from the pre-historic period through the 20th

century

and their exemplars are used to explain visual art concepts.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Art 6120: Two-dimensional Design: Non-Color State Code: 05156A000

This is a foundational two-dimensional black and white composition course recommended for anyone interested in creating two-

dimensional artwork. Students will create black and white two-dimensional compositions using the elements of art and principles of

design. A variety of black, white and gray, media such as drawing pencils, watercolor, ink, airbrush, tempera, and acrylic paints will

be available to create two-dimensional compositions. Students will use aesthetics, art criticism, and art history to evaluate artworks.

Prerequisite: Art 6110


Course Credit: .50



Art 6130: Advanced Two-dimensional Design: Color State Code: 05156A000

This is a foundational two-dimensional color design course recommended for anyone interested in creating two-dimensional

expressive artwork. Students will create two-dimensional color compositions using the elements of art and principles of design. A

variety of media such as pastels, colored markers, colored pencils, watercolor, colored ink, airbrush, tempera and acrylic paints will be

available to create two-dimensional compositions. Students will use aesthetics, art criticism, and art history to evaluate artworks.



Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 10, 11, or 12


Art 6140: Ceramics State Code: 05197A000

Students will create ceramic artworks using the pinch, slab, and coil hand-building techniques; and acquire knowledge about clay

properties, firing procedures, and glazing. Students will use key movements in ceramic art history and their exemplars to explain

concepts.



Course Credit: .50



Art 6150: Advanced Ceramics State Code: 05159A000

This is an advanced level studio class recommended for anyone interested in creating ceramic artwork. Students will combine hand-

building techniques and develop wheel- thrown pottery techniques to create expressive and complex functional and non-functional

sculptural forms. Students will research ceramic artists and their work; and use aesthetics, art criticism, and art history to evaluate

ceramic artworks.



Course Credit: .50



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Art 6160: Sculpture State Code: 05158A000

This sculpture course is recommended for anyone interested in creating three-dimensional expressive artwork. Students will create

three-dimensional compositions using the elements of art and principles of design. A variety of media such as paper, wire, fiber,

plaster, wood, clay, and found objects will be available to create three-dimensional compositions. Students will use aesthetics, art

criticism, and art history to evaluate artworks.



Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 9, 10, 11, or 12


Art 6371/6372: Portfolio Development State Code: 05170A000

This course is an individualized in-depth exploration of art media and methods culminating in a comprehensive visual art portfolio of

student work. Students will develop the techniques and skills necessary to produce a comprehensive visual art portfolio for college

entrance requirements and scholarship competition. Students are expected to present their portfolio of artwork for critical review by a

panel of higher education faculty.

Prerequisite: Six semesters of art.

Course Length: One semester. This course may be repeated for a maximum of one credit.

Course Credit: .50

Grade level: 12


Chorus

Music 6171: Chorus Level I-IV State Code: 05110A000

The emphasis of this course is leading each student toward independent musicianship through learning to read and perform choral

music at ever increasing levels of difficulty and sophistication. Students will perform primarily Level 1 choral literature of American

and non-western origins, as well as selected choral music from the 16th

to 18th

centuries. Opportunities for small ensemble and solo

singing are included in this course.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: First Semester . This course may be repeated for a maximum of four semesters

Course Credit: .50

Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11 or 12


Music 6172: Chorus Level I-IV State Code: 05110A000

The emphasis of this course is to lead the student toward independent musicianship through learning to read and perform choral music

at ever increasing levels of difficulty and sophistication. Students will perform primarily Level I contemporary and pop choral

literature, as well as selected from selected musicals and the 19th

and 20th

centuries. An ongoing comparison of the arts is a

component of this course. Opportunities for small ensemble and solo singing are included in this course.

Prerequisite: Chorus Level I

Course Length: Second Semester. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four semesters.

Course Credit: .50



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Band

Music 6181: Marching Band Level I-IV State Code: 05103A000

This is a performance course in which students play with a good full tone on an instrument, use rhythmic notation, use musical

terminology applicable to and perform American School Band Directors Association Level 1.5 marching band music literature,

perform corps style marching, and demonstrate care of a musical instrument. Students participate in band rehearsals, auditions,

concerts, competitions, and music performances as required for events outside of the regular school day. Students will receive

sectional instrumental instruction on a rotating schedule once a week.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: First semester This course may be repeated.

Course Credit: .50

Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, or 12


Music 6182: Concert Band Level I-IV State Code: 05102A000

This is a performance course in which students play with a good full tone on an instrument, and use rhythmic and melodic notation,

and use musical terminology applicable to and perform American School Band Directors Association Level 2 concert band music

literature. Students participate in band rehearsals, auditions, concerts, competitions, and music performances as required for events

outside of the regular school day. Students will receive sectional instrumental instruction on a rotating schedule once a week.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: Second semester. This course may be repeated

Course Credit: .50



Music 6191: Honors Marching Band Level I-IV State Code: 05103A000

This is a performance course in which students play with a good full tone on an instrument, use rhythmic notation, use musical

terminology applicable to and perform American School Band Directors Association Level 4 marching band and solo etude music

literature, perform corps style marching, and demonstrate care of a musical instrument. Students participate in band rehearsals,

auditions, concerts, competitions, and music performances as required for events outside of the regular school day. Students will

receive sectional instrumental instruction on a rotating schedule once a week.

Prerequisite: Play A.S.B.D.A. Level 3.5 music literature.

Course Length: First semester. This course may be repeated

Course Credit: .50



Music 6192: Honors Concert Band Level I-IV State Code: 05102A000

This is a performance course in which students play with a good full tone on an instrument, use rhythmic and melodic notation, and

use musical terminology applicable to and perform American School Band Directors Association Level 4 concert band, solo and

ensemble music literature. Students participate in band rehearsals, auditions, concerts, competitions, and music performances as

required for events outside of the regular school day. Students will receive sectional instrumental instruction on a rotating schedule

once a week.

Prerequisite: Play A.S.B.D.A. Level 3.5 music literature.

Course Length: Second semester. This course may be repeated

Course Credit: .50



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HUMANITIES

Music 6340: Music in American History and Culture (MUS150) Honors/ Dual State Code: 05116A000

A survey of the musical forms and styles in the United States from the music of the early colonists to the popular music of today.

Musical forms and styles are considered in their cultural context.

Prerequisite: None



Grade Levels: 11, 12


Music 6330: Understanding Music (MUS229) Honors/ Dual State Code: 05118A000

A general humanities course studying various types and forms of music and the historical development of the art form. Surveys music

literature from the Middle Ages to the present.

Prerequisite: None





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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Industrial Technology Education 8110: Communication State Code: 11002A001

Course content includes communications resources, technical processes, industrial application, and technological impact of

communication technology and careers in the field. It involves the graphic and electronic means of transmitting and receiving

messages, which includes experiences in telecommunications, computers, photography, graphic arts, broadcasting, and

design/drafting.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Industrial Technology Education 8120: Energy Utilization State Code: 20101A001

This energy utilization course is designed to develop understanding of energy utilization in a technological society. Course content

includes energy conversion; electrical fundamentals; solar energy resources; alternate energy resources; fossil fuels; nuclear power;

energy conservation; computer uses in technology; and careers in the field.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Industrial Technology Education 8130: Production State Code: 13052A001

Course content includes manufacturing and construction technology and their careers. Experiences in manufacturing include product

design and procedures, research, and development, production planning, mass production, marketing and servicing, and corporate

structure and management.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Industrial Technology Education 8140: Transportation State Code: 20001A001

Transportation is a course designed to foster an awareness and understanding of the various transportation customs that make up our

mobile society. Using a variety of learning activities, students are exposed to many career opportunities in the transportation field.

Through laboratory activities the student will be exposed to the technologies of and processes involved in material handling,

atmospheric and space transportation, marine transportation, terrestrial transportation, and computer uses in transportation technology.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Industrial Technology Education 8101: Drafting / CAD I State Code: 21106A001

This course is designed to provide students interested in a career in drafting with information and practical experience needed for the

development of job related competencies. Course content includes planning and organizing activities, researching information,

coordinating work, performing general office procedures, preparing sketches (freehand, isometric, oblique), performing basic layouts

and detailed drawings such as sectional and isometric views using CAD command processes to produce CAD grid drawings.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



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Industrial Technology Education 8102: Drafting / CAD I State Code: 21106A001

Course content includes the practical application of CAD processes to design homes, commercial buildings, and set up symbol

libraries.

Prerequisite: Industrial Education 8101: Drafting / CAD I

Course Length: Second semester of a two-semester sequence.

Course Credit: .50



Industrial Technology Education 8211: Graphic Arts I State Code: 11154A001

This course will provide an introduction into various methods of printing with emphasis on offset. Areas of offset printing include

design, layout, digital photography, computer-to-plate processing, press operations, and bindery functions.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50

Grade Levels: 11 and 12

Course Type: Elective, Dual Credit

Industrial Technology Education 8212: Graphic Arts I State Code: 11154A001

Course content includes image assembly, scanning, digital photography, bindery operations, screen-printing, employment and post-

secondary school graphic arts opportunities.

Prerequisite: Industrial Arts 8211: Graphic Arts I


Course Credit: .50

Grade Levels: 11 and 12


Industrial Technology Education 8171/8172: Industrial Production I State Code: 13052A001

This course is designed to reinforce an understanding of manufacturing and construction technology. Students learn safety, design,

cost estimating, material selection, machine woodworking and finishing of products. In addition, students are exposed to many career

opportunities in the field of industrial production and manufacturing. Students will gain knowledge in methods of joinery, finishing

methods and selection and installation of hardware. In addition to developing hands-on skills, students also participate in the

management process including exposure to the concepts of corporate structure, management, research and development, production

planning, mass production, marketing and servicing. Production projects are developed throughout the school year which are

managed, manufactured and installed by students.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: Two-semester sequence.


Grade Levels: 11 or 12


Industrial Technology Education 8281/8282: Industrial Production I/ Lab State Code: 13052A001

This lab is taken in conjunction with Industrial Production I as a two hour class giving the student the opportunity to expand their

skills in producing larger, more complicated products.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: 2 hour class.

Course Credit: 1.0 per semester



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Industrial Technology Education 8271/8272: Industrial Production II State Code: 13055A001

This course further reinforces an understanding of manufacturing and construction technology with additional managerial

components. Students continue to practice and develop skills in the areas of safety, design, cost estimating, material selection,

machine woodworking, and finishing of products. In addition, students take on additional responsibilities for contacting clients and

managing fellow team members to insure quality workmanship. Each year, new production projects are developed, managed,

manufactured and installed by students. Additionally, students develop portfolios and examples of their work to assist in post high

school work and school placement.

Prerequisite: Industrial Education 8172 or 8282: Industrial Production I

Course Length: Two-semester sequence.


Grade Levels: 12


Industrial Technology Education 8291/8292: Industrial Production II/Lab State Code: 13055A001

This lab is taken in conjunction with Industrial Production II as a two hour class giving the student the opportunity to expand their

skills in producing larger, more complicated products.

Prerequisite: Industrial Education 8172 or 8282: Industrial Production I

Course Length: 2 hour class




Industrial Technology Education 8201: Drafting / CAD II State Code: 21106A002

This course is designed for students to explore career interests in mechanical drafting. Students will examine the job market and

careers available in the industrial world. Drawing emphasis is on sectionals, pictorials, and auxiliary views. Students will create

drawings, using traditional methods as well as CAD (Computer Assisted Drawing) systems.

Prerequisite: Industrial Education 8102: Drafting / CAD I


Course Credit: .50

Grade Levels: 10, 11,12


Industrial Technology Education 8202: Drafting / CAD II State Code: 21106A002

Course content includes designing an original home plan, which includes a site plan layout, and traffic flow based on the needs of a

client; design elevation views for homes; non-traditional homes, landscaping, and complete presentation drawings for clients.

Prerequisite: Industrial Education 8201: Drafting / CAD II


Course Credit: .50

Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12


Industrial Technology Education 8221/8222: Drafting/CAD II Lab State Code: 21106A002

This lab is a two hour class giving the student the opportunity to expand their skills in reverse engineering.

Prerequisite: Industrial Education 8202: Drafting/CAD II

Course Length: 2 hour class




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Industrial Technology Education 8311: Graphic Arts II Honors State Code: 11154A002

This course is designed to give students advanced training in all areas of production offset printing technology and their related

processes and program safety in simulated commercial shop conditions. Course content includes graphic design, desktop publishing,

electronic imaging, digital photography, computer-to-plate processing, binding and finishing, silkscreen printing. Emphasis is given

to professionalism, problem solving skills, organizational skills, and working with a production system. Career and post-secondary

educational opportunities are discussed. This course meets for two periods.

Prerequisite: Industrial Education 8212: Graphic Arts I By application to instructor.


Course Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 12


Industrial Technology Education 8312: Graphic Arts II Honors State Code: 11154A002

This course emphasizes graphic arts production systems. Course content includes advanced desktop publishing, image conversion and

assembly, and offset press operation. Students will produce silkscreen printing, color photography, and photo-offset reproduction,

including densitometry and process color products. This course meets for two periods.

Prerequisite: Industrial Education 8311: Graphic Arts II


Course Credit: 1.0

Grade Levels: 12


Industrial Technology Education 8371/8372: Construction Skills I and II State Code: 17002A001

Construction Skills I

This course provides experiences related to the erection, installation and maintenance of residential buildings and fixtures. Planned

learning activities will allow students to become knowledgeable of fundamental principles and methods and to develop technical skills

related to carpentry, building maintenance, and finished work. Instruction include safety principles and practices, recognition of

standard lumber sizes, foundation layout methods, building concepts and procedures, local, sate and national codes, cost estimating

and site plan and blueprint reading. This course includes home construction processes from foundation through insulation and

ventilation. It meets for two class periods and requires personal transportation to the work site.

Construction Skills II

This course provides learning experiences related to the erection, installation, maintenance and repair of building structures and

related utilities. Planned learning activities emphasize the development of more advance knowledge and skills than those provided in

Construction skills I. Student technical skill experiences should include instruction and activities in safety principles and practices;

performing maintenance control functions; installing switch and outlet boxes, light fixtures; roughing in and trimming out electrical

devices and appliances; preparing foundations and footings; and advanced building and construction methods and codes. All learning

experiences are designed to allow the student to acquire job entry skills and knowledge. This course includes home construction

processes from foundation through insulation and ventilation. It meets for two class periods and requires personal transportation to the

work site.

Prerequisite for 8371: None

Prerequisite for 8372: Industrial Education 8371: Construction Skills I


Course Credit: 1.0 This course may be repeated as Industrial Education 888 for credit.



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Industrial Technology Education 8381/8382: Construction Skills I and II State Code: 17002A002

Construction Skills I

This course provides experiences related to the erection, installation and maintenance of residential buildings and fixtures. Planned

learning activities will allow students to become knowledgeable of fundamental principles and methods and to develop technical skills

related to carpentry, building maintenance, and finished work. Instruction include safety principles and practices, recognition of

standard lumber sizes, foundation layout methods, building concepts and procedures, local, sate and national codes, cost estimating

and site plan and blueprint reading. This course includes home construction processes from hanging walls and ceilings through a

finished home ready for the family to move-in. It meets for two class periods and requires personal transportation to the work site.

Construction Skills II

This course provides learning experiences related to the erection, installation, maintenance and repair of building structures and

related utilities. Planned learning activities emphasize the development of more advance knowledge and skills than those provided in

Construction skills I. Student technical skill experiences should include instruction and activities in safety principles and practices;

performing maintenance control functions; installing switch and outlet boxes, light fixtures; roughing in and trimming out electrical

devices and appliances; preparing foundations and footings; and advanced building and construction methods and codes. All learning

experiences are designed to allow the student to acquire job entry skills and knowledge. This course includes home construction

processes from hanging walls and ceilings through a finished home ready for the family to move-in. It meets for two class periods and

requires personal transportation to the work site.

Prerequisite for 8381: Industrial Education 8372: Construction Skills I

Prerequisite for 8382: Industrial Education 8381: Construction Skills II


Course Credit: 1.0 This course may be repeated as Industrial Education 8382 for credit.



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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Family and Consumer Sciences 5110: Orientation to Home Economics State Code: 22201A000

Course content includes basic concepts and principles of clothing and textiles, resource management, foods and nutrition, housing,

furnishings and equipment, human development, interpersonal and family relationships, and home economics related careers.

Learning experiences assist students to understand themselves and their role in today’s society.


Course Credit: .50



Family and Consumer Sciences 5100: Foods and Nutrition I State Code: 16054A001

Course content includes laboratory experiences in food preparation and management; health and safety in planning, preparing, and

serving food; maximizing resources when planning, preparing, and serving food; hospitality and etiquette in food practices; and foods

and nutrition related careers.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: First Semester of a three-semester sequence

Course Credit: .50



Family and Consumer Sciences 5301: Commercial Foods State Code: 16052A001

Course content includes using food service equipment; food sanitation and safety practices; preparing and serving food with emphasis

on egg and cheese, soups, appetizers, yeast breads, and quick breads, garnishes, and food service occupations and careers.

Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences 384: Foods and Nutrition I

Course Length: Second semester of a three-semester sequence.

Course Credit: .50



Family and Consumer Sciences 5302: Commercial Foods State Code: 16052A001

Course content includes using food service equipment, food sanitation and safety practices, preparing and serving food in quantity

with emphasis on cakes and cake decorating Regional foods, International foods, desserts, meats, poultry and fish, and food service

occupations and careers.

Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences 381: Commercial Foods

Course Length: Third semester of a three-semester sequence.

Course Credit: .50



Family and Consumer Sciences 5261: Child Development & Care I State Code: 19052A001

Course content includes the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of children from birth through three years of age.

Units include: living in families, effective parenting skills, teen pregnancy/parenthood, prenatal development, preparing for birth,

giving birth, baby arrival and development through the first three years and clothing through the first three years.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: First semester of a four-semester sequence

Course Credit: .50

Grade Levels: 10, 11 or 12


Family and Consumer Sciences 5262: Child Development and Care II State Code: 19052A001

Course content includes the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children from four through twelve years of

age. Units include: children’s health and safety, problem situations for children, clothing for children four to twelve, children’s

literature/authors, and activities for children, and careers relating to children.

Prerequisite: FCS 5261: Child Development I

Course Length: Second semester of a four-semester sequence

Course Credit: .50



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Family and Consumer Sciences 5361: Child and Day Care Services Occupations State Code: 19054A001

This course is designed to provide students interested in a career in child and day care operations with information and practical

experiences needed for the development of job-related competencies. Students will be provided laboratory experiences in a school-

based public or private facility. Students will be expected to develop appropriate skills in program development and in assisting with

children’s activities. Classroom instruction includes the philosophy and management of care centers; federal, state, and local child

care laws, policies, and codes; child, personnel, and facility safety; and those factors which influence and affect learning, self-help

skills and social interaction. Application required.

Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences 5262: Child Development

Course Length: First semester of a two-semester sequence.

This course meets for two periods.

Course Credit: 1.0



Family and Consumer Sciences 5362: Child and Day Care Services Occupations State Code: 19054A001

This course is designed to provide students interested in a career in child and day care operations with information and practical

experiences needed for the development of job-related competencies. Students will be provided laboratory experiences in a school-

based public or private facility. Students will develop appropriate skills and assist with children’s activities that guide language

development, increase mathematical reasoning and problem solving, and creativity.

Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences 5361: Child and Day Care Services Occupations



Course Credit: 1.0



Family and Consumer Sciences 5310: Living Environments State Code: 22211A001

Course content includes locating and managing housing using goal-setting and decision-making skills; evaluating living space to meet

basic needs; creating and maintaining living environments; ensuring health and safety; selecting appropriate resources in creating

living environments; determining the impact of the individual and/or group on living environments; applying housing and home

management choices relating to changing family./individual and career patterns; and housing and environmental careers.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Family and Consumer Sciences 5410: Adult Living State Code: 22207A001

Course content includes personal and physical factors that affect a young adult’s life, effective communications skills, goal setting,

decision-making, conflict resolution, family and career changes that impact a young adult’s future, positive relationship development,

single living, marriage, budgeting, money management and consumer rights.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 12


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BUSINESS EDUCATION

Business Education 5130: Computer Keyboarding & Formatting State Code: 12005A001

This is a keyboarding course to increase speed and accuracy with alphabetical, numeric and symbol keys and numeric keypad; and

format business and personal documents (i.e., letters, memo, envelopes, reports) using computer software. Students will type a

minimum of 40 wpm or increase skills beyond at conclusion of this course.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Business Education 5141: Business Concepts IA State Code: 12001A001

Areas of study include an orientation to business, marketing and management concepts. Emphasis is on economic systems, types of

business, consumer roles and banking.

1Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Business Education 5142: Business Concepts IB State Code: 12001A001

Areas of study include an orientation to business, marketing and management concepts. Emphasis is on personal credit, savings,

investments, budgeting and insurance.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Business Education 5150: Business Law State Code: 12054A001

This course addresses the legal principles of business and personal law and how it impacts business and personal life. Topics include

ethics, the legal/court system, contracts and their legal implications, and consumer protection.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Business Education 5151: Web Page Design IA State Code: 10201A001

This is a skill-level course designed to prepare students to plan, design, create and maintain web pages and sites. Students will learn

the fundamentals of web page design using a HTML editor, a WYSIWYG editor and a graphic editor. Students will work in a project-

based environment to create a working website. Students will learn to create pages, add hyperlinks, make tables and frames, and

integrate images for web pages. Students will use image-editing programs to manipulate scanned images, computer graphics, and

original artwork. Instruction will include creating interactive menus and buttons, and visually appealing backgrounds.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



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Business Education 5152: Web Page Design IB State Code: 10201A001

This course is a continuation of Web Page Design IA. Web Page Design IB is a skill-level course designed to prepare students to

plan, design, create and maintain web pages and sites. Students will learn the fundamentals of web page design using a HTML editor,

a WYSIWYG editor and a graphic editor as well as programming tools such as JavaScript. Students will work in a project-based

environment to create a working website. Students will learn to create pages, add hyperlinks, make tables and frames, create forms,

integrate images, and set styles. Students will use image-editing programs to manipulate scanned images, computer graphics, and

original artwork. Instruction will include creating graphical headers, interactive menus and buttons, and visually appealing

backgrounds. Students will use hardware and software to capture, edit, create, and compress audio and video clips.

Prerequisite: Web Page Design IA


Course Credit: .50

Grade Levels: 10, 11, or 12


Business Education 5201: Accounting I State Code: 12104A001

Accounting is a skill level course that is of value to all students on a personal level and those pursuing a strong background in business

occupations. Emphasis is on sole proprietorship, banking, and partnership accounting procedures.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Business Education 5202: Accounting I State Code: 12104A001

Accounting is a skill level course that is of value to all students on a personal level and those pursuing a strong background in business

occupations. Emphasis is on payroll and financial statements for merchandising business.

Prerequisite: Business Education 5201: Accounting I


Course Credit: .50



Business Education 5441: Interrelated Coop State Code: 22153A001

This course develops effective work habits, living skills and attitudes. Emphasis is on applying for a job, retaining a job and career

decision-making. Concurrent enrollment in Work Experience 5431 is required.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 12


Business Education 5442: Interrelated Coop State Code: 22153A001

This program seeks to develop general work habits, living skills and attitudes rather than specific occupational skills. Emphasis is on

consumer roles, banking, credit, budgeting and insurance. Concurrent enrollment in Work Experience 5432 is required.

Prerequisite: Business Education 5441: Interrelated Cooperative Education is recommended


Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 12


Business Education 5431: Work Experience State Code: 22998A000

A written training agreement and an individual student training plan is developed and agreed upon by the employer, student, and

coordinator. The coordinator, student, and employer comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 12


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Business Education 5432: Work Experience State Code: 22998A000

A written training agreement and an individual student training plan is developed and agreed upon by the employer, student, and

coordinator. The coordinator, student, and employer comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Prerequisite: Business Education 5431: Work Experience is recommended


Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 12


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AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

Agricultural Education 5111: Intro to Agricultural Industry State Code: 18001A000

This introductory course provides an opportunity for students to learn how the agricultural industry is organized; its major

components; the economic influence of agriculture at state, national and international levels; and the scope and production

applications are presented. Basic concepts in animal science, plant science, soil science, horticulture, agricultural resources,

agribusiness management and agricultural mechanics are included. Micro-computer applications are introduced.

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: Fall semester of a year -long course

Course Credit: .50

Grade levels: 9, 10, 11, 12


Agricultural Education 5112: Intro to Agricultural Industry State Code: 18001A000

This is a continuation of the first semester.

Prerequisite: Intro to Ag 5111

Course Length: Spring semester of a year- long course

Course Credit: .50

Grade levels: 9, 10, 11, 12


Agricultural Education 5221: Agricultural Science State Code: 18003A001

This orientation course builds on the basic skills and knowledge gained in the Introduction to the Agricultural Industry course. Major

units of instruction include agricultural research, soil science, advanced plant science, biotechnology, advanced animal science.

Applied math/science skills and concepts will be stressed throughout the course as they relate to each area. Improving computer and

workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)

projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

Prerequisite: Into to Ag Industry 5112

Course Length: Fall semester of a year- long course

Course Credit: .50

Grade levels: 10, 11, 12


Agricultural Education 5222: Agricultural Science State Code: 18003A001

This course is a continuation of the first semester.

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science 5221

Course Length: Spring semester of a year-long course

Course Credit: .50



Agricultural Education 5231: Basic Horticultural Science State Code: 18051A002

This course is designed to introduce students to the horticulture industry and provide them with basic plant science knowledge that can

be further developed in advanced horticulture courses. Major units of instruction include horticulture research, horticultural careers,

plant anatomy, seed germination, plant propagation, growing media, pest management, hydroponics, identifying horticultural plants,

growing greenhouse crops, and floral design. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student

organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership

development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts. This course fulfills a general science requirement for high

school graduation.

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science 5222 or Intro to Ag 5112 with a “C” or better

Course Length: Fall semester of a year-long course

Course Credit: .50


Course Type: Elective or may be taken in place of Physical and Earth Science. Does NOT count as a third year of

science for 4-year college admission.

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Agricultural Education 5232: Basic Horticultural Science State Code: 18101A001


Prerequisite: Basic Horticulture Science 5351


Course Credit: .50


Course Type: Elective or may be taken in place of Physical and Earth Science. Does NOT count as a third year of

science for 4-year college admission.

Agricultural Education 5331: Horticulture Production and Management State Code: 18051A001

This course offers instruction in both the floriculture and landscape areas of horticulture. Units of study include plant identification,

green house management, culture of greenhouse crops, care and handling of cut flowers, and floral design. Also included are

landscape design, installation, and maintenance; horticulture mechanics; nursery management; and turf production. Agribusiness units

will cover operating a horticulture business, pricing work, advertising, and sales. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a

focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Occupational Experience (SOE) projects is an integral

course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts. Students enrolled in this

course may receive dual credit for Associates in Applied Science at Lakeland College.

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science 5222 or Basic Horticultural Science 5352 or BSAA Plant 350


Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 11, 12


Agricultural Education 5332: Horticulture Production and Management State Code: 18051A001


Prerequisite: Horticulture Production and Management 5331


Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 11, 12


Agricultural Education 5341: Agricultural Mechanics I State Code: 18449A001 This course is designed to develop student knowledge and skills in the area of agricultural mechanics. Instructional units include

operating equipment safely, welding with an arc welder, welding and cutting with oxyacetylene, and maintaining and repairing small

gasoline engines.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50



Agricultural Education 5341: Agricultural Mechanics I State Code: 18449A001

This course is a continuation of the first semester

Prerequisite: Agricultural Mechanics 5341


Course Credit: .50



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Agricultural Education 5351: Biological Science Applications in Agriculture/Plant Science State Code: 18051A002 This is a course designed to reinforce and extend students’ understanding of science by associating basic scientific principles and

concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. This course will cover concepts in both animal and plant science. Students will

examine major phases of animal agriculture, major phases of plant growth and specific biological science concepts that govern

management decisions in the plant and animal industry. Students enrolled in this course will deepen their understanding of science as

content and as a process through the use of numerous laboratory exercises and experiments. B.S.A.A. will provide valuable

preparation for students planning to pursue further education, especially in agriculture or the sciences. Students not planning to pursue

further schooling will find that this laboratory course increases the relevance of science through the applied setting of agriculture by

enhancing literacy in science and the scientific process.

Prerequisite: Biology I 3122

Course Length: One semester or First semester of a year-long course

Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 11, 12


Agricultural Education 5352: Biological Science Applications in Agriculture/Animal Science State Code: 18051A002

This is a course designed to reinforce and extend students’ understanding of science by associating basic scientific principles and

concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. This course will cover concepts in both animal and plant science. Students will

examine major phases of animal agriculture, major phases of plant growth and specific biological science concepts that govern

management decisions in the plant and animal industry. Student enrolled in this course will deepen their understanding of science as

content and as a process through the use of numerous laboratory exercises and experiments. B.S.A.A. will provide valuable

preparation for students planning to pursue further education, especially in agriculture or the sciences. Students not planning to pursue

further schooling will find that this laboratory course increases the relevance of science through the applied setting of agriculture by

enhancing literacy in science and the scientific process.

Prerequisite: BSAA 5351

Course Length: Second semester of a year-long course

Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 11, 12


Agricultural Education 5321: Agribusiness Management State Code: 18201A001

This course is designed to develop students’ understanding of the agricultural industry relating to the United States and World

marketplace. Instructional units include: business ownership types, planning and organizing the agribusiness, financing the

agribusiness, keeping and using records in an agribusiness, operating the agribusiness, agricultural law, taxes, and developing

employability skills. Student skills will be enhanced in math, reading comprehension, and writing through agribusiness applications.

Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised

Occupational Experience (SOE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and

reinforcement of academic concepts. This course fulfills a consumer economics requirement for high school graduation.

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 11, 12


Agricultural Education 5322: Agribusiness Management State Code: 18201A001


Prerequisite: Agribusiness Management


Course Credit: .50

Grade Level: 11, 12


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SPECIAL EDUCATION

The content of the following special education classes is adapted for the special needs of each student who takes

these classes.

CROSS-CATEGORICAL EMOTIONAL DISABILTY

ENGLISH

1101/1102 ENGLISH I A/B 1121Z/1122Z ENGLISH I

1201/1202 ENGLISH II A/B 1221Z/1222Z ENGLISH II

1301/1302 ENGLISH III A/B 1321Z/1322Z ENGLISH III

1401/1402 ENGLISH IV A/B 1411Z/1412Z ENGLISH IV

MATH

2101/2102 MATH I A/B 2121Z/2122Z ALGEBRA I

2201/2202 MATH II A/B 2221Z/2222Z GEOMETRY

2301/2302 MATH III A/B 2311Z/2312Z APPL. ALG./GEOM.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

4100 WLD. CULT. I A/B 4110Z WLD. CULT. I

4301/4302 AMER. HIST. A/B 4321Z/4322Z AMER. HIST.

4420AB GOVERNMENT A/B 4420L GOVERNMENT

4410AB ECONOMICS A/B 4410 ECONOMICS

SCIENCE

3101/3102 BIOLOGY I A/B 3121Z/3122Z BIOLOGY I

3201/3202 PHYSICAL/EARTH&SPACE SCI. 3211Z/3222Z PHYS/EARTH SCI

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ELECTIVES

0131/0132 STUDY SKILLS 0131/0132 STUDY SKILLS

9150 HEALTH A/B APEX CLASSES AVAILABLE

5371/5372 SVE A/B

5381/5382 WORK EXP. A/B

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DUAL CREDIT COURSES

Lake Land College Accelerated College Enrollment Program.

All students in an Accelerated College Enrollment course will be enrolled as a Lake Land College student

for credit and also receive Mattoon High School credit.

Lake Land College will charge a service fee per semester hour for the use of Lake Land College textbooks.

Other courses not listed here may be offered.

Language Arts 1441: Composition I (ENG120) State Code: 01103A000

Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing task and

texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays.

Prerequisite: Senior standing and score a 19 or better on the ACT English test & overall GPA of C or better.



Grade Level: 12


Language Arts 1442: Composition II (ENG121) State Code: 01103A000

Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on

library research.

Prerequisite: Senior standing and a “C” or better in Composition I



Grade Level: 12


Science 3330: Biology I (BIO100) State Code: 03052A000

This course is an introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things.

Prerequisite: Senior standing & overall GPA of C or better





Industrial Education 8211/8212: Graphic Arts I (PMT050) State Code: 11154A001 This course provides a basic overview of the printing industry and the printing process from small job shops to large employers. This

course is listed as Print Technology I in the Lake Land course catalog

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing & overall GPA of C average or better.

Course Length: Two semester sequence

MHS Course Credit: .50 each semester LLC Course Credit 3



Industrial Education 8311/8312: Graphic Arts II (PMT052) State Code: 11154A002

Using Print Technology I as a basis for information this course outlines the overview of the industry but with emphasis on the various

print processes. Listed as Print Technology II in the Lake Land course catalog.


Prerequisite: Industrial Education 8212: Graphic Arts I (Print Technology I)


MHS Course Credit: 1.0 per semester LLC Course Credit 3

Grade Level: 12


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Industrial Ed. 0341/0342: Regional Health Occupations Program (AHE040) State Code: 14051A001

Health Occupations Program is a Health Science Technology program designed primarily for high school seniors who are interested in

pursuing a career in the health care field. The program provides a core of information common in the health care industry. Health

Occupation Program integrates academic, as well as workplace skills, and career development competencies. The students will

observe health professionals in their unique health-care setting and experience a wide variety of career pathways in health care. The

student will complete a Basic Nursing Aide Training Program. Upon completion of the program, the student will be eligible to apply

for certification as a basic nurse assistant. Offer incredible opportunities to learn about the human body and how it works.

Prerequisites: Must provide your own transportation and fewer than eight absences the previous year & overall GPA of C

or above


MHS Course Credit: 1.0 per semester LLC Course Credit: 8



Social Science 4430/4431: American National Government (LLC POS160) State Code: 04151A000

The fundamental principles of the American Government are summarized. Such topics as federalism, civil liberties, citizenship,

parties and elections, the Presidency, Congress, Judiciary, and the national policies and politics are discussed within the framework of

the American Constitutional system.

Prerequisite: B or better in Honors American History



Grade level: 12


Math 2331/2332: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus (LLC MAT 140) State Code: 02103A000

This is a comprehensive, advanced, in-depth trigonometry course. Students can expect movement through materials at an accelerated


complex activities and long-term projects requiring extensive planning are required. Through hands-on activities and experiments

students will perform trigonometric operations, graph trigonometric functions, solve trigonometric equations and use techniques to

solve applications. Students use graphing calculators extensively.

Prerequisite: One year of high school Geometry with a grade of “C” or better.

Must have an ACT math score of 22+ or pass LLC Compass test to qualify for LLC dual credit


Course Credit: 1.0 for the year LLC Course Credit: 5

Grade level: 11, 12


Business Education 0331/0332: Regional Entrepreneurship Class (BUS089) State Code: 12053A000

This course covers the basics of conceptualizing, starting and running a small business. Concepts such as supply and demand,

cost/benefit analysis, competitive advantage, and opportunity recognition will be covered. Coursework will include: innovative

thinking strategies, product development, business structure, financial strategies, and record keeping. Students will work in teams to

create business plans. Students will present their business plans to an advisory team. This course is built around the National

Entrepreneurship Standards and is linked to the Illinois Learning Standards. Must be able to provide transportation and have less than

8 absences the previous school year. Application is required

Prerequisite: None


Course Credit: 1.0 per semester 2.0 for the year LLC Course Credit: 3



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Music/Humanities 6340: Music in American History and Culture (MUS150) State Code: 05116A000

A survey of the musical forms and styles in the United States from the music of the early colonists to the popular music of today.

Musical forms and styles are considered in their cultural context. Not considered a capstone for Summa Cum Laude status.

Prerequisite: None





Music/Humanities 6330: Understanding Music (MUS229) State Code: 05118A000

A general humanities course studying various types and forms of music and the historical development of the art form. Surveys music

literature from the Middle Ages to the present. Not considered a capstone for Summa Cum Laude status.

Prerequisite: None





Math 2441/2442: Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (MAT241) State Code: 02121A000

Differential and integral calculus of elementary functions of one variable, such as polynomial, rational, radical, trigonometric, inverse

trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, will be covered. Applications include rates of change, optimization, curve

sketching and area. A graphing calculator is required.

Prerequisite: Math 2332 Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus (Honors) with a C or better


Course Credit: .50 per semester, 1.0 for the year. Receives weighted grade credit



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Name____________________________ D.O.B ___________________

Freshman Registration

The freshman year marks the beginning of your career at Mattoon High School. The next four years will prepare you for the next stage in your life, whether you choose to pursue higher education, the workforce, or the military. As you select classes, consider your long term goals by reviewing the Course Description Handbook and prerequisites for advanced courses. The four-year plan is a tool/strategy for mapping out how to achieve your long range goals. Each year as you register for class your four-year plan needs to be reviewed.

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Required Courses (Select one class in each of the five areas)

ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCE

___ 1121/1122 English I ___ 2121/2122 Algebra I ___ 3121/3122 Biology I ___ 4110 World Cultures ___ 1131/1132 H. English I ___ 2131/2132 H. Geometry PE/DR ED/HEALTH/ROTC/LB

___ 9131/9132 PE I/II ___ 9101/9102 Driver Ed* ___ 9171/9172 ROTC I/II ___ 9141/9142 Adv P.E ___ 9331L/9332L P.E. LB (p. 7) ___ 9161/9162 Health ___ 9171L/9172L ROTC LB (p. 7) ___ 9141L/9142L Adv P.E. LB (p. 7) ___9191/9192 PE exempt ___ 9101L/9102L Dr Ed LB* (p. 7) ____ 9121/9122 Dr Ed/Adv P.E. List Reason for exemption *Meets the 1

st 9-wks of semester ____9111/9112 Dr Ed/Reg PE

___________________ Religious, ROTC, Band, IEP

Elective Courses From the list below select 1 full year course or two semester long courses. If a class is for one

semester only, be sure that you select another class for the opposite semester

Full Year Classes Semester (half year) Classes

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: (A or B in Lang Arts) ART: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY:

___ 7111/7112 French I ___ 6110 Intro to Art (Must take first) ___ 8110 Communication ___ 7121/7122 Spanish I ___ 6120 2-D Design/non Color ___ 8120 Energy Utilization ___ 6160 Sculpture ___ 8130 Production INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY: ___ 8140 Transportation

___ 8101/8012 Drafting BUSINESS & COMPUTERS: ___ 5130 Computer Keyboarding FAMILY & CONSUMER: BAND/CHORUS: ___ 5141 Business Tech Concepts (1

st Sem) ___ 5110 Home Economics

___ 6171/6172 Chorus ___ 5142 Business Tech Concepts (2nd

Sem) ___ 5100 Foods & Nutrition ___ 6181/6182 March/Concert Band ___ 6191/6192 Honors Band SOCIAL SCIENCE: PUBLICATIONS:

___4130 Sociology (College Prep Course) ___1240 Journalism I (1 sem) AGRICULTURE: ___4140 Ancient World History (1

st sem) ___1252 Journalism II (2

nd sem)

___ 5111/5112 Intro to Agriculture ___4150 Modern World History (2nd

sem) ENGLISH:

__1141/1142 Yearbook All Students must select TWO alternate electives

1.___________________________ 2._____________________________

___ SUMMER DRIVER ED (Application Required) *Birthdate on or before July 15, 1999 Must have passed 8 academic classes the past 2 semesters CROSS-CAT CLASSES BD CLASSES

___ 0131/0132 Study Skills (teacher recommendation needed) ___ 0131/0132 Study Skills (teacher recommendation needed) ___ 4100 World Cultures – A/B (1 semester) ___ 4110Z World Cultures (1 semester) ___ 3101/3102 Biology I – A/B ___ 1121Z/1122Z English I ___ 1101/1102 English I – A/B ___ 2121Z/2122Z Algebra I ___ 2101/2102 Math I – A/B ___ 3121Z/3122Z Biology I ___ 9150 Health – A/B (1 semester) ___ 9160Z Health/Life Skills (2 semesters)

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Name____________________________ D.O.B ___________________

Sophomore Registration During the fall semester of your sophomore year, you will be taking the PLAN (Pre-ACT) Test. The results of these tests will help you make educational and career choices. The sophomore year has proven to very challenging to many students; please consider your

4-year plan and career goals when making course selections.

Required Courses (Select one class in each of the four areas)

ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE

___1221/1222 English. II ___ 2221/2222 Geometry ___3211/3212 Physical /Earth Science ___1231/1232 H. English II ___ 2231/2232 H. Algebra II ___3231/3232 Chemistry I - H (A or B in Biology Required) ___ 2341/2342 Algebra II PE/DR ED/HEALTH/ROTC/LB

___9131/9132 P.E. I/II ___ 9101/9102 Driver Ed ___ 9171/9172 ROTC I/II ___ 9141/9142 Adv P.E ___9191/9192 PE ___ 9331L/9332L P.E. LB (p. 7) ___ 9161/9162 Health ___ 9171L/9172L ROTC LB (p. 7) ___ 9141L/9142L Adv P.E. LB (p. 7) exemption ___ 9101L/9102L Dr Ed LB* (p. 7) List Reason for exemption

*meets 1st 9 weeks of semester _______ ____________

Religious, ROTC, Band, IEP

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Elective Courses From the list below select enough courses to fill two periods for the entire year. If a class is for one

semester only, be sure that you select another class for the opposite semester

Full Year Semester (half year) FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ART: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY:

___ 7111/7112 French I ___ 6110 Intro to Art ___ 8110 Communication ___ 7211/7212 French II ___ 6120 2-D Design/non Color ___ 8120 Energy Utilization ___ 7121/7122 Spanish I ___ 6130 2-D Design/color ___ 8130 Production ___ 7221/7222 Spanish II ___ 6140 Ceramics ___ 8140 Transportation ___ 6150 Adv. Ceramics ENGLISH: ___ 6160 Sculpture FAMILY & CONSUMER:

___ 1141/1142 Yearbook ___ 5110 Home Economics ___ 1251/1252 Journalism II BUSINESS & COMPUTERS: ___ 5100 Foods & Nutrition I

___ 1121/1122 English I ___ 5130 Computer Keyboarding ___ 5141 Bus. Tech Concepts (S1) ENGLISH: SCIENCE ___ 5142 Bus. Tech Concepts (S2) ___ 1240 Journalism I

___ 3251/3252 Zoology – H ___ 5150 Business Law ___ 3351/3352 Biochemistry ___ 5151 Webpage Design IA SOCIAL SCIENCE

___ 3241/3242 Bio II – H ___ 5152 Webpage Design IB ___ 4110 World Cultures I ___ 3121/3122 Bio I ___ 4140 Ancient World History (S1)

___ 4150 Modern World History (S2) MATH ___ 4130 Sociology (college prep course)

___ 2121/2122 Algebra I ___ 4210 Psychology (college prep course)

Business

___ 5201/5202 Accounting I All Students must select TWO alternate electives: Family & Consumer

___ 5261/5262 Child Dev. I/II ____________________________ _____________________________ BAND/CHORUS:

___ 6171/6172 Chorus ___ 6181/6182 March/Concert Band CROSS-CAT CLASSES BD CLASSES

___ 6191/6192 Honors Band ___ 0131/0132 Study Skills ___ 0131/0132 Study Skills ___ 3201//3202 Phys./Earth Science – A/B ___ 1221Z/1222Z English II AGRICULTURE: ___ 1201/1202 English II – A/B ___ 3211Z/3212Z Physical/Earth Sci

___ 5231/5232 Basic Horticulture ___ 2201/2202 Math II – A/B ___ 2221Z/2222Z Geometry ___ 5111/5112 Intro to Agriculture ___ 5371/5372 Spec. Voc. Ed ___ 9160Z Health/Life Skills ___ 5221/5222 Ag. Science ___ 5381/5382 Work Exp. ___ 9150 Health- A/B INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY:

___ 8101/8102 Drafting I/CAD I ____ 8201/8202 Drafting II/CAD II

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Name____________________________ D.O.B ___________________ School(s) of interest: _________________________ Major: ___________________

Junior Registration

During your Junior year in high school you will be taking college entrance exams ACT and Prairie State Achievement Exam. The results of these exams will become a part of your permanent record. In making your selection for next year, you are encouraged to select the curriculum that will prepare you for these tests and for your career choice. The cumulative GPA at the end of your junior year will be used for college and scholarship information submitted before January of your senior year.

Required Courses (Select one class in each of the four areas)

ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL SCIENCE:

___ 1321/1322 English III ___ 2311/2312 Applied Alg/Geom ___ 4321/4322 American History ___ 1331/1332 H. Eng III ___ 2331/2332 H. Trig/Pre Calculus -DC ___ 4331/4332 American History - Honors ___ 2341/2342 Algebra II ___ Am. History-Honors (7

th hour)

___ 2321/2322 Trig/Pre-Calculus ___ 2351/2352 Statistics/Probability

PE/DR ED/HEALTH/ROTC/LB ___ 9101/9102 Driver Ed (sem) ___ 9371/9372 ROTC III/IV

___ 9331/9332 P.E. III/IV ___ 9101L/9102LDriver Ed (7th hour) ___ 9171L/9172L ROTC LB

___ 9141/9142 Adv P.E ___ 9161/9162 Health (sem) ___ 9331L/9332L P.E. (7

th hour) ___ 9141L/9142L Adv P.E. (7

th hour) ___ 9191/9192 PE exemption

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Elective Courses From the list below select enough courses to fill two periods for the entire year. If a class is for one

semester only, be sure that you select another class for the opposite semester **College Prep Courses DC-Dual Credit Courses +Application

Full Year Semester (half year) FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ENGLISH: ART: INDUSTRIAL TECH:

___ 7111/7112 French I ___ 1251/1252 Journalism II ___ 6110 Intro to Art ___ 8110 Communication ___ 7211/7212 French II ___ 1141/1142 Yearbook ___ 6120 2-D Design/non Color ___ 8120 Energy ___ 7311/7312 H. French III ___ 1121/1122 English I ___ 6130 Adv 2-D Design/color ___ 8130 Production ___ 7121/7122 Spanish I ___ 1221/1222 English II ___ 6140 Ceramics ___ 8140 Transportation ___ 7221/7222 Spanish II ___ 6150 Adv. Ceramics ___ 7321/7322 H. Spanish III ___ 6160 Sculpture FAMILY & CONSUMER:

___ 5100 Foods & Nutri. MATH BUSINESS BUSINESS & COMPUTERS: ___ 5110 Home Ec

___ 2121/2122 Algebra I ___ 5201/5202 Accounting I ___ 5130 Computer Kbd & Frmting ___ 5310 Living Envir. ___ 2221/2222 Geometry ___ 0331/0332 Entrepreneurship ___ 5141 Bus. Tech Conc. 1

st Sm

___ 5142 Bus. Tech Conc. 2nd

Sm SOCIAL SCIENCE: SCIENCE: Family & Consumer ___ 5150 Business Law ___ 4110 Wrld Cultures I

___ 3121/3122 Biology I ___5261/5262 Child Dev. I/II ___ 5151 Webpage IA ___ 4140 Anc. World Hist ___ 3211/3212 Phys/Earth Spc ___ 5301/5302 Com. Foods ___ 5152 Webpage IB ___ 4150 Mod. World Hist ___ 3351/3352 Bio Chem ___ 4130 Sociology** ___ 3231/3232 Chem I – H BAND/CHORUS: ENGLISH: ___ 4210 Psychology**

___ 3331/3332 Chem II – H ___ 6171/6172 Chorus ___ 1240 Journalism I ___ 3241/3242 Bio II – H ___ 6181/6182 March/Concert Band HUMANITIES (Honors-DC):

___ 3251/3252 Zoology – H ___ 6191/6192 Honors Band ___6330 Understanding Music ___ 3341/3342 Physics – H SCIENCE: ___6340Muisc in Am Hist &Cult

___ 5351 Bio Science Appl. Ag. - Plant ART: AGRICULTURE: ___ 5352 Bio Science Appl. Ag. - Animal

___ 6371/6372 Portfolio ___ 5111/5112 Intro to Agriculture ___ 3330 Bio I - DC ___ 5231/5232 Basic Horticulture

INDUSTRIAL TECH: ___ 5221/5222 Ag Science All Students must select two alternate electives

___ 8171/8172 Ind Prod I ___ 5331/5332 Hort Prod/Mgt Semester I Alternatives: Semester 2 Alternatives:

___ 8101/8102 Drafting/CAD I ___ 5341/5342 Ag Mechanics ___ 8211/8212 Graph.Arts-DC ___________________ _____________________ ___ 8201/8202 Drafting/CAD II 2 HOUR ELECTIVES: ___________________ _____________________

___ 8281/8282 Ind. Prod I/Lab ___ 8291/8292 Ind. Prod. II/Lab CROSS-CAT CLASSES BD CLASSES

___ 5361/5362 Child/Day Care Services + ___ Study Skills ___ Study Skills ___ 0331/0332 Entrepreneurship-DC + ___ 4301/4302 American Hist – A/B___ 4321Z/4322Z American History ___ 8371/8372 Construction Skills I ___ 1301/1302 English III – A/B ___ 2311Z/2312Z App Alg/Geom ___ 8221/8222Drafting/CAD II Lab ___ 2301/2302 Math III – A/B ___ 1321Z /1322Z English III ___ 5371/5372 Spec. Voc. Ed- A/B ___ 5381/5382 Work Exp 62

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Name____________________________ D.O.B ___________________ School(s) of Interest:______________________________ Major:___________________

Senior Registration The Senior year offers students the opportunity for career exploration. Programs available include Child and Day Care Lab, Health

Occupations, Construction Skills and Industrial Technology. For more details please see your guidance counselor.

Required Courses ENGLISH SOCIAL SCIENCE:

___ 1421/1422 Applied Comm ___ 1441/1442 Comp I/II (DUAL/H) ___ 4411/4412 Economics (1 semester) ___ 1450 World Lit ___ 1460 Lit. & Comp. ___ 4421/4422 Government (1 semester) ___ 1470 Film Media ___ 4411LEconomics LB (1

st semester)

___ 4421L Government LB (2nd

semester) ___ 4431/4432 Government (DUAL/H) (1 semester) PE/DR ED/HEALTH/ROTC/LB ___ 9331/9332 PE III/IV ___ 9371/9372 ROTC III/IV ___ 9141/9142 Adv P.E. ___ 0402 MIDTERM GRAD *application required

___ 9331/9332PE (LB) ___ 9171/9172 ROTC (LB) ___ 9141L/9142L Adv P.E (LB) ___9191/9192 PE exemption____________ (list reason)

Elective Courses

Full Year Semester (half year)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ENGLISH: ART: INDUSTRIAL TECH:

___ 7111/7112French I ___ 1251/1252Journalism II ___ 6110 Intro to Art ___ 8110 Communication ___ 7211/7212 French II ___1141/1142 Yearbook ___ 6120 2-D Design/non Color ___ 8120 Energy ___ 7311/7312 French III (H) ___ 1121/1122 English I ___ 6130 Adv 2-D Design/color ___ 8130 Production ___ 7411/7412 French IV (H) ___ 1221/1222 English II ___ 6140 Ceramics ___ 8140 Transportation ___ 7121/7122 Spanish I ___ 1321/1322 English III ___ 6150 Adv. Ceramics ___ 7221/7222 Spanish II ___ 6160 Sculpture FAMILY & CONSUMER:

___ 7321/7322 Spanish III (H) ___ 5410 Adult Living ___ 7421/7422 Spanish IV (H) BUSINESS: BUSINESS & COMPUTERS: ___ 5100 Foods & Nutrition

___ 5201/5202 Accounting I ___ 5130 Computer Keybrd ___ 5110 Home Ec MATH : ___ 5141 Bus. Tech Conc. 1

st ___ 5310 Living Environ.

___ 2121/2122 Algebra I INDUSTRIAL TECH: ___5142 Bus. Tech Conc. 2nd

___ 2221/2222 Geometry ___ 8171/8172 Ind Production ___ 5150 Business Law SOCIAL SCIENCE:

___ 2341/2342 Algebra II ___ 8271/8272 Ind. Production II ___ 5151 Webpage IA ___ 4110 Wld Cultures ___ 2311/2312 Applied Alg/Geom ___ 8211/8212 Graph. Arts (DUAL) ___ 5152 Webpage IB ___ 4140 Anc. World Hist. ___ 2331/2332 Trig/Precalc (DUAL/H) ___ 8101/8102 Drafting/CAD I ___ 4150 Mod. World Hist. ___ 2431/2432 Calculus – H ___ 8201/8202 Drafting/CAD II SCIENCE: ___ 4130 Sociology

___ 2351/2352 Statistics/Prob ___ 5351 Bio Sci Appl. Ag. - Plant ___ 4210 Psychology ___2441/2442 Calculus (Dual/H) ART: ___ 5352 Bio Sci Appl. Ag. - Animal

___2321/2322 Trig/Pre Calc ___ 6371/6372 Portfolio ___ 3330 Bio I – (DUAL/H) SCIENCE:

___ 3121/3122 Biology ___ 3211/3212 Phys/Earth Sci Family & Consumer Humanities (DUAL H) ENGLISH:

___ 3351/3352 Bio Chem ___ 5301/5302 Com. Foods ___ 6330 Understanding Music ___ 1240 Journalism I ___ 3231/3232 Chem I – H ___ 5261/5262 Child Dev. I/II ___ 6340 Music in American History

___ 3241/3242 Bio II – H All Students must select two alternate electives

___ 3251/3252 Zoology – H BAND/CHORUS: ___ 3331/3332 Chem II-H ___ 6171/6172 Chorus Semester I Alternatives: Semester 2 Alternatives ___ 3341/3342 Physics – H ___ 6181/6182 March/Concert Band

___ 6191/6192 Honors Band ___________________ _____________________ AGRICULTURE: ___________________ _____________________

___ 5111/5112 Intro to Agriculture 2 HOUR ELECTIVES: ___ 5231/5232 Basic Horticulture ___ 8281/8282 Ind. Prod/Lab I ___ 5221/5222 Ag Science CROSS-CAT CLASSES BD CLASSES

___ 8291/8292 Ind. Prod/Lab II ___ 5331/5332 Hort Prod/Mgt ___ 0131/0132Study Skills ___ 0131/0132 Z Study Skills ___ 8371/8372 Construction Skills ___ 5341/5342 Ag Mechanics ___ 4420AB Government – A/B ___ 4420L Z Gov (1

st sem)

___ 8381/8382 Construct Skills II ___ 4410AB Economics – A/B ___ 4410 Z Econ 2nd

Sem ___ 8221/8222 Draft/CAD II Lab ___ 1401/1402 Eng. IV – AB ___ APEX Classes ___ 0341/0342 Health Occupations (DUAL) ___ 5381/5382 Work Exp. ___ 8311/8312 Graphic Arts II (DUAL/H) ___ 5371/5372 Spec. Voc. Ed ___ 0331/0332 Entrepreneurship Class *application

____ 5361/5362 Child/Day Care Lab ___5441/5442 Coop-work program *application 63

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4 Year Plan Freshman Year Sophomore Year

1. English_________________________ 1. English____________________________ 2. Biology I 2. Physical Science or Chemistry-H 3. Math __________________________ 3. Math______________________________ 4. World Cultures(1/2sem) Elective (1/2 sem) ___________ 4. PE/ROTC/Band/Health/Driver Ed 5. PE/ROTC/Band/Health/Driver Ed 5. __________________________________ 6. ______________________________ 6. __________________________________

Junior Year Senior Year

1. English________________________ 1. English ____________________________ 2. Math _________________________ 2. Economics (1/2 sem) /Government (1/2 sem) 3. American History________________ 3. PE/ROTC/Band 4. PE/ROTC/Band 4. __________________________________ 5. _____________________________ 5. __________________________________ 6. _____________________________ 6. __________________________________

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS English 4 years English 4 years Math 3 years Social Science 3 years Science 2 years Science (Laboratory) 3 years Social Science 3 years Math 3 years Health 1 semester . Foreign Language, Driver Education 1 semester Music, &/or Art 2 years Physical Ed 3 years Art, Music, Foreign Language, or vocational 1 year

Total minimum credits required for graduation = 22

Date Registered: ______________________ College/Career Goal: _____________________________________

NCAA - I understand that to qualify for NCAA, I must take classes to fulfill a 4-year college’s

requirements PLUS another academic course (math, science, English, social science).

Student Signature

Summa Cum Laude - I understand that to qualify to graduate Summa Cum Laude, I must have taken 9

of the 19 capstone classes and have all A’s in the classes that count toward GPA.

Student Signature

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