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Table Of ContentsSCHOOL
PROFILE................................................................................................................................................................2
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................................................4
SCHEDULE CHANGE PROCEDURE
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BOARD POLICIES REGARDING COURSE SELECTIONS
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GRADE POINT AVERAGES (GPA)
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CLASS RANK
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ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
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OVERVIEW OF SCHEDULING AND COURSE REGISTRATION PROCESS
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND COURSE LEVEL PLACEMENT
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A SCHOOL DAY
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DUAL CREDIT
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TRANSFER GENERAL EDUCATION
CORE................................................................................................................21
SENIOR
EXPERIENCE.....................................................................................................................................63
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2019-2020
• THE CAREER CENTER AT “ANTHIS”
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• BUSINESS, MARKETING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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• ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
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• ENGLISH
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• FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
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• HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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• MATHEMATICS
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• PERFORMING ARTS
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• SCIENCE
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• SOCIAL STUDIES
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• SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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• VISUAL ARTS
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• WORLD LANGUAGES
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MSD SOUTHWEST ALLEN COUNTY 4310 HOMESTEAD RD FT WAYNE, IN 46814
(260)431-2202
HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL prof i le
MISSION: Preparing today’s learnersfor tomorrow’s
opportunities.
HONORS/AP COURSES Homestead High School offers 20 Honors and 17
Advanced Placement courses that provide opportunities for students
to select rigorous coursework. With guidance from counselors and
faculty, students are encouraged to take these college-lev-el
courses that offer rigorous examination of many sub-jects.DUAL
ENROLLMENT Numerous opportunities are available to take dual credit
courses on the Homestead High School campus. Homestead offers over
50 dual cred-it opportunities on Homestead’s campus. Juniors and
se-niors may take courses at local universities. SPECIAL EDUCATION
As a leader in the con-cept of inclusion, Southwest Allen County
Schools provides comprehensive services to qualifying
students.IMPACT SCHOOL Impact is an alternative high school program
offering a different approach to learn-ing with a nontraditional,
career-oriented curriculum in a creatively structured
environment.TECHNOLOGY Homestead High School is a well-known
national leader in the implementation of technolo-gy for teaching
and learning. Homestead is committed to providing students with
varied and advanced opportunities related to technology through a
diverse list of course of-ferings.CAREER EDUCATION Two cooperative
educa-tion programs, Marketing Education and Interdisciplinary
Cooperative Education, allow seniors to incorporate work experience
into their academic plans. Students interested in technical and
career-specific skills to prepare for such careers as automotive,
aviation technology, child care, computers, construction,
cosmetology, emergency ser-vices, health care, hospitality services
and industrial tech-nology may enroll at the Anthis Career
Center.COMMUNICATIONS Journalism students pub-lish and produce the
school’s award-winning newspaper and yearbook. Students are
provided with the opportunity to study broadcast journalism through
radio and televi-sion classes and involvement in the school’s radio
station, WCYT 91.1 FM.VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Home-stead
offers a wide array of courses allowing for the explo-ration of the
arts. Drawing, photography, sculpture, painting, and the theatre
program are some of its specialized areas. The music department
encompasses marching band, jazz band, orchestra, choral programs,
and dance performance.
GRADUATION EXAM According to the Indiana Department of
Education, students must pass the Graduation Qualifying Exam (GQE)
to graduate. Homestead consistently scores in the top 10% in the
state.
STATISTICSFOR THE CLASS OF 2018
SAT Scores (434 Tested) Total Score Math EB
Reading/WritingHomestead 1167 582 585 Indiana 1071 531 533 National
1070 533 538
ACT Scores (256 Tested) Eng. Math Read. Sci. Comp.Homestead 24.4
24.5 25.0 24.0 24.6Indiana 21.9 22.3 23.1 22.2 22.5National 20.1
20.6 21.3 20.8 20.8
Post Secondary Plans # of Students % of StudentsPursue higher
education 500 94.34%Four-year college 456 86.04%Two-year/vocational
college 44 8.30%Military 13 2.45%Not Pursding Higher Ed 13
2.45%
Scholastic Achievements # of StudentsNational Merit Scholars
3National Merit Finalists 4National Merit Semifinalists 5National
Merit Commended 7National Merit Achievement Finalist National AP
Scholars
GRADING SCALE
Letter Range prior Range starting GPAgrade to 2015-2016 in
2015-2016 valueA+ 100-98 100-98 4.333A 97-95 97-93 4.000A- 94-92
92-90 3.667B+ 91-89 89-87 3.333B 88-86 86-83 3.000B- 85-83 82-80
2.667C+ 82-80 79-77 2.333C 79-77 76-73 2.000C- 76-74 72-70 1.667D+
73-71 69-67 1.333D 70-68 66-63 1.000D- 67-65 62-60 .0667F 64-0 59-0
0
Achievements Cont. # of StudentsAP Scholars with Distinction
34AP Scholars with Honor 15AP Scholars 33Academic Honors Diploma
Recipients 311Core 40 Recipients 185
Grade point averages (GPA) are based on a 4.33-point scale and
course weight-ing is applied. All courses are included in the
cumulative grade average. The 2015-2016 grading scale was approved
by the Southwest Allen County Schools Board of Trustees in April
2015. Homestead does not publish class rank.
Homestead High School is the only high school in Aboite
Township. Having a diverse population, it is in an ur-ban-fringe
community, located in the southwest corner of Allen County.
Homestead is a four-year comprehensive public high school with an
enrollment of 2,345 students. It is accredited by the Indiana
Department of Education and AdvancED. Homestead’s school year
consists of two 18-week semesters. The majority of students are
enrolled in seven, 45-minute class periods each semester, with
nearly 220 senior students participating in a college block
schedule.
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ADVANCED COURSE OFFERINGSHomestead offers 20 Honors and 17
Advanced Placement courses.
MATHEMATICSHonors Algebra IIHonors Precalculus Honors
TrigonometryAdv. Math Statistics: Honors Precalculus w/
DiscreteHonors CalculusAdvanced Placement Calculus ABAdvanced
Placement Calculus BCAdvanced Placement Statistics
ENGLISHHonors English 9Honors English 10Advanced Placement
LiteratureAdvanced Placement Composition
SOCIAL STUDIESAdvanced Placement World HistoryAdvanced Placement
United States HistoryHonors GovernmentAdvanced Placement
GovernmentHonors EconomicsAdvanced Placement MicroeconmicsAdvanced
Placement MacroeconomicsAdvanced Placement PsychologyHonors
PsychologyHonors US History
SCIENCEHonors BiologyAdvanced Placement BiologyHonors
ChemistryAdvanced Placement ChemistryAdvanced Placement Physics C:
MechanicsAdvanced Placement Physics C: Elec. &
MagnetismAdvanced Placement Environmental Science
FOREIGN LANGUAGEHonors German IVHonors French IV and VHonors
Spanish IV and VHonors French IV and V
ARTAdvanced Placement Studio ArtAdvanced Study in Sculpture,
Painting, Jewelry, Drawing, Ceramics, Computer Graphics
Starting in 2015-2016, Homestead adopted course weighting as
follows:
Honors, Dual Credit and PLTW III/IV receive additional 0.5
additional point while AP receives 1.0 point on a 4.33
scale.
HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL prof i le
CORE 40 DIPLOMAEnglish 8 creditsMath 6 credits (Min. Alg. I, II
and Geo.) (Quantitative Reasoning each year)Science 6 credits
(Req.: Biology and Chemistry, ICP or Physics)Social Studies 6
creditsPhys. Ed. 2 creditsHealth 1 creditElectives 11 credits 40
total credits
CORE 40 W/ ACADEMIC HONORSEnglish 8 creditsMath 6 credits
(Progressing through Adv Math ST: AMA and Precal w/Trig)Science 6
credits (Req.: Biology and Chemistry, ICP or Physics)Phys. Ed. 2
creditsHealth 1 creditForegin Lang. 6-8 credits (6 credits of one
language or 4 credits of two)Fine Arts 2 creditsElectives 6-8
credits(No grade may be lower than a C-) 47 total creditsComplete
one of the following: -AP courses (4 credits) w/ corresponding
exams -Dual Credit Courses (6 credits) -AP courses (2 credits) w/
corresponding exams AND Dual Credit Courses (3 credits) -1200 SAT
(CR/M or 26 ACT composite Core 40 w/ Technical Honors Diploma also
available.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
ADMINISTRATIONDr. Phillip Downs SuperintendentDr. Park Ginder
PrincipalMs. Lindsay Lackland Director of Guidance
COUNSELORSMrs. Rachel Bracey Mrs. Alyssa BramanMrs. Lyla DeanMs.
Amy HamiltonMrs. Kara KlinkerMrs. Jenna ScheiberMr. Jason
Wilson
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[email protected]@sacs.k12.in.us
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HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2016+
**EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO MONITOR EACH STUDENT’S CREDIT AND
GRADUATION STATUS. HOWEVER, IT IS ULTIMATELY THE PARENTS’ AND
STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ARE
MET.**
DIPLOMA TYPE CORE 40 CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS CORE 40 WITH
TECHNICAL HONORS
English 8 Credits 8 Credits (not Eng.11 and 12) 8 Credits
Math 2 Credits Algebra I 2 Credits Geometry
2 Credits Algebra II
(students must take quantitative reasoning or math every year
and 6 math credits while in high school)
2 Credits Algebra I
2 Credits Geometry
2 Credits Algebra II
2 Credits AMA w/ Trig
(students must take quantitative reasoning or math every year
and 6 math credits while in high school)
2 Credits Algebra I
2 Credits Geometry
2 Credits Algebra II
(students must take quantitative reasoning or math every year
and 6 math credits while in high school)
Science 2 Credits Biology 2 Credits Chemistry, Physics, or
ICP
2 Additional Science Credits
2 Credits Biology
2 Credits Chemistry, Physics or ICP
2 Additional Science Credits
2 Credits Biology
2 Credits Chemistry, Physics, or ICP
2 Additional Science Credits
Social Studies 2 Credits World History 2 Credits US History
1 Credit Government
1 Credit Economics
2 Credits World History
2 Credits US History
1 Credit Government
1 Credit Economics
2 Credits World History
2 Credits US History
1 Credit Government
1 Credit Economics
PE 2 Credits 2 Credits 2 Credits
Health 1 Credit 1 Credit 1 Credit
World Languages Recommended 6 Credits in one language or 4
Credits each in two languages
Recommended
Fine Arts 2 Credits
Career-Technical Related sequence of 6 credits in a college and
career pathway
Additional Requirements Complete 1 of the following:
AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding exams.
Dual Credits Courses (6 college credits) from the Priority
Course List
AP Courses (2 credits) and corresponding exams and Dual Credit
Courses (3 college credits) from the Priority Course List
1250 SAT (Minimum of 560 on Math and 590 on Evidence Based
Reading and Writing)
26 Composite on the ACT and complete the written section
Complete one of the following: 1.State approved, industry
recognized certification or credential, OR
2. Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list
resulting in 6 transcripted college credits
AND must complete one of the following: A. Any one of the
additional requirements for the
Academic Honors Diploma B. Earn the following scores or higher
on WorkKeys;
Reading for Information (Level 6), Applied Math (Level 6)
Locating Information (Level 5)
C. Score at least 80 (Writing), 90 (Reading), 75 (Math) on
Accuplacer
D. Score at least 66(Algebra), 70(Writing) 80 (Reading) on
Compass.
Meet personal financial responsibility requirement
Meet personal financial responsibility requirement Meet personal
financial responsibility requirement
Directed Electives 5 Credits World Languages, Fine Arts or
Career-Technical
5 Credits
World Languages, Fine Arts or Career-Technical
(May be satisfied by categories above)
5 Credits
World Languages, Fine Arts or Career-Technical
(May be satisfied by categories above)
Electives 6 credits Career Academic Sequence Recommended
6 credits
Career Academic
Sequence Recommended
6 credits
Career Academic Sequence Recommended
GPA Requirements No required grade lower than C-. Minimum GPA =
2.667
No required grade lower than C-.
Minimum GPA = 2.667
Total 40 Credits 47 Credits 47 Credits
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation Participation Policy: Students must meet all
graduation requirements for graduation in order to participate in
commencement exercises.
Graduation Qualifying Exam: All students in the class of 2019
and 2020 must take and pass the Grade 10 ISTEP+: English/Language
Arts and Mathematics in their sophomore year to be granted a
diploma. Students have opportunities to retake the tests each
semester. If by the end of their senior year students have not
passed required exams, a waiver process is available.
All students in the class of 2021 and beyond will be asked to
take a new GQE/ILEARN test to determine graduation quali-fication.
At the time of publication the details concerning this exam had not
yet been determined by Indiana Department of Education.
Graduation Pathways:
The Indiana State Board of Education has implemented new
Graduation Pathways and high schools have been given per-mission to
offer this graduation option. This opportunity provides students
who have taken but have not passed the re-quired ISTEP+ Mathematics
and Language Arts exams an alternative to the current practice of
taking required remediation courses and then retaking the ISTEP+
every semester, until they pass both exams.
All students in the class of 2023 and beyond will be required to
complete Graduation Pathways to graduate with an Indiana Diploma.
Graduation Pathways have the following three requirements:
Graduation Pathways Requirement 1: Indiana Diploma Credit
Requirements
Graduation Pathways Requirement 2: Employability Skills (must
complete one of the following)
• Project Based Learning
• Service-Based Leaning
• Work-Based Learning
Graduation Pathways Requirement 3: Post-Secondary Ready
Competencies (must complete one of the following)
• Academic or Technical Honors Diploma Designation (AHD____
THD_____)
• ACT* (Eng 18 ___, Rdg 22___, Math 22___, Science 23___)
• SAT* (ERW 480____ Math 530_____)
• ASVAB* (AFQT Score 31_____)
• State-and Industry-recognized Credential or Certification:
_________________
• Federally-recognized
Apprenticeship:___________________________________
• Career-Technical Education Concentrator
• **AP/IB/Dual Credit or CLEP ** (1 of the 3 courses must be in
core content area OR all 3 must be part of a defined curricular
sequence. You can use a combination of the above. AP Exam scores of
3 or higher can be substituted if grade is lower than a C-)
• Local Created Pathway
*Cut Scores listed are the current minimums. These scores are
subject to change.
Personal Financial Responsibility Instruction Requirement
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Personal Financial Responsibility Instruction is required by
Indiana Code 20-30-5-19. All students must participate in
fi-nancial literacy education at least once by the end of 12th
grade. Classes offered at Homestead to meet this requirement are as
follows:
FC103 - Adult Roles and Responsibilities
B243- Personal Financial Responsibility
B113 - Preparing for College and Careers
Students will be afforded an opportunity to test out of the
courses which determine Personal Financial Responsibility, during
their freshman and sophomore year. Students will have access to
test resources on Canvas and will be encour-aged to study with
their parents to prepare for this exam. The test-out option is
completely optional. Students who do not pass or do not wish to sit
for the exam must take one of the three courses listed above to
earn credit and satisfy the Personal Financial Responsibility
Instruction Requirement mandated by the state.
Quantitative Reasoning Courses Requirement
All students must be enrolled in a mathematics or quantitative
reasoning course each year in high school. A quantitative reasoning
course is a high school course that “advances a student’s ability
to apply mathematics in real world situations and contexts and
“deepens a student’s understanding of high school mathematics
standards.” Courses that the Indiana Department of Education has
designated as Quantitative Reasoning Courses are labeled as such in
the course description guide and listed here:
Business Department: AccountingBusiness Math Computer Science I
(PLTW-I)Computer Science II: Programming: (PLTW-II)Personal Finance
Responsibilities
Engineering and Tech:Civil Engineering Digital
ElectronicsEngineering Design and DevelopmentPrincipals of
Engineering
Mathematics:AP Calculus AB/BCAP StatsStats and Probability
(Math)
Science:AP BiologyChemistryChemistry IIAP ChemistryAP
Environmental SciencePhysicsAP Physics CIntegrated
Chemistry-Physics
Social Studies:
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EconomicsAP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics
Family Consumer Science:Advanced Life Science: Foods
Diploma Options
• Core 40 with Academic Honors: Refer to Diploma/Graduation
Chart in this booklet for specific requirements.
• Core 40 with Technical Honors: Refer to Diploma/Graduation
Chart in this booklet for specific requirements.
• Core 40 Diploma: This diploma is adequate preparation for
admissions to many state colleges and the minimum ex-pectation for
graduation from Homestead High School. However, many state
universities now require additional math, science, and foreign
language for admission. Refer to Diploma/Graduation Chart in this
booklet for specific require-ments.
• General Diploma: This diploma is the minimum standard for
graduation. Please see your counselor for specific re-quirements.
Homestead High School students work toward a Core 40 Diploma or
Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors or Technical Honors. Any
student wishing to earn a General Diploma must schedule a meeting
with his/her counselor and parent(s) or guardian(s) in order to
receive an exemption from earning the Core 40 Diploma.
• Certificate of Course Completion: Students who meet the course
requirements for a Standard Diploma, but are unable to fulfill the
GQE requirements will be awarded a Certificate of Course
Completion. Such students may participate in graduation
activities.
• Certificate of Completion: Special Education students, who
have fulfilled the requirements of their IEP, but are unable to
achieve the GQE and/or course requirements for a Standard Diploma
will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Such students may
participate in graduation activities.
Early Graduation
A student may elect to graduate from high school prior to the
typical eight semesters of attendance. A request to graduate after
six or seven semesters is a family decision and requires the
approval of the counselor and principal. The advantages and
disadvantages of early graduation should be weighed heavily. In
lieu of early graduation, the student is encouraged to consider
special opportunities such as taking free and inexpensive college
courses on the Homestead campus or an intern-ship/co-op program
through on-the-job training. The student desiring to graduate after
six or seven semesters must have completed all requirements to
participate in the ceremony by his/her 6th or 7th semester
completion date.
Procedures to arrange for six-semester graduation
1. The student should schedule a planning meeting with his/her
counselor and parents to determine the requirements, feasibility,
and social ramifications of early graduation.
2. If a student is considering graduating at the end of six (6)
semesters, he/she must also:
Submit the Early Graduation form requesting graduation after six
(6) semesters. The form is available from the student’s
counselor.
The student will need to note on the form his/her postsecondary
plans.
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Summer School
The funding for summer school programs is determined by the
State on a year-to-year basis. Only certain academic cours-es will
be offered during the summer. Students will register for Summer PE
during the regular school year. If PE is available in the summer,
notification will be given and schedule adjustments made. High
school students who fail a class during the regular school year are
strongly encouraged to enroll in summer school. Classes in English,
mathematics, and social studies are typically offered. Details
about summer school will be published when available. Summer school
enrollment is NOT included in THIS registration process. Ninth
grade students may enroll in summer academic courses on a space
available basis. Driver’s Education is also offered but is not a
program of Homestead High School and does not result in high school
credit
Schedule Change Procedure
Change Requests
Any request to change or drop a class, depending upon space
available, must be done prior to 2:45pm on June 4th, 2019. A high
school counselor is on duty part time during the summer. Call the
Guidance Office at (260)431-2204 to request assistance.
Students and parents are advised that all requests for schedule
changes for 2019-2020 must be made by 2:45 pm on June 4th, 2019.
Requests for schedule changes made before this deadline, will be
honored if space is still available in the course.
After June 4th, 2019, changes in a student’s schedule may be
made only for the following reasons:
• The school’s need to balance class sizes
• Errors made by the school in developing the schedule
• Failure of a course required for graduation
• Request to add a course required for college (with
documentation from the college)
• Failure of a course required for entrance into post-secondary
education
• A student has failed with a teacher previously in a course,
and he/she is assigned to the same teacher for exactly the same
course (if different teacher is available)
• A program (Anthis, Co-op, Internship, or Higher Education)
change
• Adding a class to continue the sequence of a year-long
course
• Failure of a prerequisite class, i.e., anything that would
prevent a student from going on to a requisite course as published
in this book
• Requests to change levels should be addressed before the
current school year ends to include teacher recommendations and
input.
• A request to change the level of an academic course during the
summer may be difficult. In some cases these requests may be
deferred to the first month of school to obtain high school teacher
input.
• Adding a seventh course to replace study hall (must be
requested by end of the previous semester)
• After the school year begins, a student with seven credited
classes MAY request to drop one course and add a study hall. This
will be honored; however, a NEW class cannot be added – only a
study hall. Students may drop a class for a study hall until the
last day of the 1st or 3rd grading period if space is
available.
• Advanced leveling-students will have the ability to level up
or down with the same course. Examples: AP US History US History or
Honors Biology Biology. Advanced leveling must be completed by the
20th academic day of the semester. (Advanced leveling is not
guaranteed and will depend on class size and availability).
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• Leveling (World Language and Math)-students will have the
ability to level back to previous completed course within the
student’s math/world language sequence. Leveling must be completed
prior to the end of the first grading period. (Leveling is not
guaranteed and will depend on class size and availability).
Board Policies Regarding Course Selections
Board Policy 5160A High School Courses Taken in Middle
School
Middle school students coming to Homestead High School from SACS
middle school feeders may take high school level courses before
formally enrolling at Homestead. Students who complete both
semesters of a course will receive high school credit and grades
that will be calculated into the high school grade point average.
Requests to remove high school credits and grades for courses taken
in middle school must be submitted to the Registrar no later than
March of the stu-dent’s freshman year. Exceptions may be
considered.
Board Policy 4055 Retaking High School Courses
The rationale for repeating a class is limited to improving the
student’s understanding and achievement and/or improving the
student’s ability to meet post-secondary goals. The transcript will
show all grades, including both the original class and the second
(retaken) course, with the higher of the two grades included in the
GPA. Students may retake a high school course if any of the
following conditions are present:
A student may be recommended by his/her guidance counselor to
repeat a passed course for better understanding when the student is
not adequately prepared for the next related course in the series
(i.e. Algebra before Geom-etry)
To improve a grade of any kind
The student desires to repeat a course to meet the eligibility
requirements of the Academics Honors Diploma (AHD). The
requirements are: A student must have a grade of not lower than a
C- in any course qualifying for the AHD (excepting the course to be
repeated), and an overall GPA of an 8.0 (B).
When students meet the criteria and request to repeat a course
in the next possible semester, the student, the student’s parents
or guardians, and the counselor will make the decision. If the
criteria are not met or there is a lapse of time before the student
asks to repeat a course, the final decision to repeat a course will
be made by the school principal. There is no time limit as to when
the student must request permission to repeat the class.
Board Policy 5160B High School Courses Taken in Middle School
from Outside SACS
Middle school students matriculating from schools outside SACS
must provide evidence of successful completion of high school
course work and provide such evidence upon registering for classes
at Homestead High School. High school level course work taken while
in middle school must be completed at fully accredited schools.
When a student has transcribed proof of passing Algebra while in
middle school but has NOT passed the ECA, high school credit will
not be accepted at Homestead High School. Any high school level
courses taken while in middle school must be equivalent to their
high school counterpart and be taught by a highly qualified
teacher. NOTE: As a rule homeschool credits are not accepted.
Board Policy 5160C High School Courses Taken Online While in
Middle School
Middle school students taking a course online for high school
credit must provide evidence of having passed online course from
accredited online course providers.
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Board Policy 5160D High School Online Courses
In order to meet individual student needs, SACS desires to
provide flexibility in the completion of prescribed courses in
accordance with the law as well as IDOE and local policies. This
flexibility is designed to provide students every opportu-nity to
complete their high school education and gain admission to higher
learning and training. Students may therefore enroll in and receive
credit for online courses under the conditions, but only under the
conditions, established in written guidelines published by the
Superintendent or his designee. The guidelines may approve of
online courses for purposes of remediation or acceleration, to take
advantage of courses not offered by SACS, as provided for in an IEP
or Section 504 Plan, and for other good cause as determined by
Superintendent or his designee.
Grade Point Averages
The semester grades for each course are computed into the
calculation of the student’s grade point average (GPA). No courses
may be taken Pass/Fail, and all subjects and all grades are
included. The letter grade is converted to a 4.333-point scale.
Although a grade average is computed for each individual semester,
the GPA is an accumulative grade average. The total grade points
are divided by the total credits earned and/or attempted to
determine the GPA.
Course Weights
Homestead High School has a system of course weighting to
recognize and reward academic work in selected honors courses,
courses that follow a national curriculum, or are given college
credit by an accredited university. The list of courses which
receive weights are outlined below:
AP +1.0pt
Dual Credit +0.5pt
Honors +0.5pt
3rd year and Beyond PLTW +0.5pt
All course weighting is based on a 4.33 GPA scale (see below).
Students must earn a C- or higher to receive the course weight.
Transcripts will show both a weighted and un-weighted GPA. Student
grades are to be transcribed with the grade given in the course,
not with the course weight added.
Unweighted .5 1.0 Unweighted .5 1.0
A+ 4.33 4.83 5.33 C+ 2.33 2.83 3.33
A 4.00 4.50 5.00 C 2.00 2.50 3.00
A- 3.67 4.17 4.67 C- 1.67 2.17 2.67
B+ 3.33 3.83 4.33 D+ 1.33
B 3.00 3.50 4.00 D 1.00
B- 2.67 3.17 3.67 D- 0.67
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+0.5 Factor +1.0 Factor
Honors/Dual Credit/PTLW III and IV AP
Math Honors Algebra 2 DC Precalculus/Trigonometry DC Honors
Precalculus/Trigonometry DC Honors Finite DC Honors Calculus
AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
Science DC Anatomy & Physiology Honors Biology DC Biology II
Honors Chemistry DC Chemistry II
AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics C:
Mechanics AP Physics C: E & M
English Honors English 9 Honors English 10 DC Adv. Composition
DC Expository Writing DC Creative Writing DC American Literature DC
Speech
AP Composition AP Literature
Social Studies
DC Honors Economics DC Honors Psychology DC Honors US History DC
Honors US Government DC Introduction to Homeland Security DC
Sociology (Senior Experience ONLY)
AP World History AP US History AP Psychology AP US Government AP
Micro Economics AP Macro Economics
World Language DC Spanish III DC Honors Spanish IV and V Honors
Latin IV and V DC French III DC Honors French IV and V
AP Spanish
PLTW DC Introduction to Engineering Design DC Principles of
Engineering Civil Engineering and Architecture Engineering Design
& Development Biomedical Innovation Medical Interventions
Fine Arts
DC Art History DC Drawing DC Digital Design DC Advanced Digital
Design
AP Studio Art
Business DC Principles of Business Management DC Adv. Business
Management DC Entrepreneurship and New Ventures Capstone DC
Principles of Marketing DC Strategic Marketing DC Digital
Applications and Responsibilities DC Computer Science I DC Computer
Science II
Performing Arts DC Advanced Theatre Arts
FACS DC Education Professions
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Class Rank
Class rank is not included on official transcripts. If class
rank is needed for scholarship application and or other
recogni-tions, a written request from parents must be received by
the student’s counselor.
Grades Have the Following Percentages and Grade Point Average
Values
LETTER GRADE GPA VALUE PERCENTAGE RANGEA+ 4.333 100-98A 4.000
97-93A- 3.667 92-90B+ 3.333 89-87B 3.000 86-83B- 2.667 82-80C+
2.333 79-77C 2.000 76-73C- 1.667 72-70D+ 1.333 69-67D 1.000 66-63D-
0.667 62-60F 0 59-0
Athletic Eligibility
IHSAA Guidelines
All athletes must maintain passing grades in at least five
academic classes each grading period in order to remain eligible
for IHSAA-sanctioned contests.
• Eligibility is established at the end of a grading period for
the next marking period. A student who does not pass five classes
in June is not eligible for fall sports unless he or she attends
summer school. This student should contact the Athletic Director
and his/her counselor immediately for details. All summer courses
must be completed and grades recorded by the first day of fall
semester.
• If a student does not pass five classes in October (1st nine
weeks) the student may not participate in athletic contests until
reports cards are issued at the end of the first semester. The
semester grades determine eligibility until the next 9 week grades
are issued.
• A student who is academically ineligible may practice at the
discretion of the coach but not participate in contests.
• All students must be registered for five credit classes of
which three must be taken at Homestead High School.
NCAA Eligibility Guidelines
If a student is planning to enroll in college as a freshman and
wishes to participate in Division I or Division II athletics, the
student must be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility
Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse ensures consistent application of
NCAA initial-eligibility requirements for all prospective student
athletes at all member institutions. Students planning to register
with the NCAA Clearinghouse must complete a form at
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
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NAIA Eligibility Guidelines
If a student plans on enrolling in an NAIA Division School, the
student must register with the NAIA Clearinghouse to ensure
athletic eligibility.
Special Opportunities
Included in this section are several programs that are
multidisciplinary, extend over more than one period, or offer a
different learning style. These may be included in any diploma
program.
Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Homestead High School offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes in
the areas of science, math, social studies, Spanish and English.
The course descriptions are listed in the department sections.
These courses are designed to enable students to pursue
college-level studies while in high school. The College Board
prescribes the content of AP college-level courses. At the
completion of an AP course, it is strongly recommended that
students take AP exams given nationally in May. Stu-dents desiring
to use an AP course to achieve an Honors Diplomas must take the AP
exam. Universities can award college credit based on the results of
these exams.
By taking AP courses and successfully completing the exams, a
student may earn college credit and/or advanced placement in
college courses. AP courses are designed to be rigorous,
challenging, college-level classes. In assessing a student’s
ap-plication, selective colleges will consider if the student is
enrolled in the highest level of courses available (rigor).
Colleges look favorably upon courses designated as AP since these
courses represent higher level content than the standard high
school curricula. Students are encouraged to investigate the AP
policy of the colleges under consideration as they vary in the
scores required for advanced credit.
The Senior Experience
During the senior year, students have the unique opportunity to
take Dual Credit classes here at Homestead on a more traditional
college schedule. This opportunity is designed to ease the
transition to college as well as remove invisible bar-riers to
post-secondary education. The Senior Experience combines the rigor
of college with the benefit of high school supports. Participants
in Senior Experience prepare for college while enhancing their time
management skills, while saving vital time and money as college
credits are earned upon successful completion of these courses. It
is important to note that there is no guarantee of the
transferability of Dual Credit classes and students should consult
with the colleges and universities they are considering regarding
how these courses will be applied toward their post-secondary
degrees. Please reference Homestead’s Course Description Guide for
more information on this valuable experience.
Post Secondary (Dual) Enrollment
Dual Credit courses are also offered at Homestead. These courses
are taught by instructors who have been credentialed by the
sponsoring university. Homestead has Dual Credit courses that are
available to students in grades 9 through 12. Dual Credit courses
are offered both during the traditional school day and within the
Senior Experience. Our college partners have varied criteria for
admission into their courses. There is no release time for college
classes taken on the Homestead campus. It is important to note that
there is no guarantee of the transferability of Dual Credit classes
and students should consult with the colleges and universities they
are considering regarding how these courses will be applied toward
their post-secondary degrees. See your guidance counselor for
details.
Dual Credit Prerequisite Test Scores and Prerequisite Courses
Qualifiers
Policy for Higher Education Classes
Students may attend a school of higher education for Homestead
High School dual credit full time or may attend classes at the
institution of higher education for Homestead High School dual
credit while also taking classes at Homestead. Stu-dents will
receive one (1) credit at HHS for each course taken at the
institution of higher education. If taking classes at Homestead and
an institution of higher education, the student will be released
two classes for each class of higher educa-tion taken and must be
enrolled in a total of five (5) credits per semester. If a student
is attending a college or university full
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time for dual credit, the college/university full time
attendance policy will be the standard for full time status.
However, if a student is in a Homestead High School athletic
program, per IHSAA policy, he/she will be required to have a total
of five (5) for credit classes, three (3) of which must be taken at
Homestead High School.
Students are expected to report any changes to their higher
education schedule to their counselor, failure to do so could
jeopardize a student’s ability to participate in higher education
in the future. Students who drop a higher education course during
the semester will be placed in study hall(s)and expected to be in
attendance at Homestead during the release time they used to
receive for the dropped higher education class.
The Career Center at Anthis
Homestead students may elect to attend the Anthis Career Center
for a variety of career courses. These courses are ap-proved for
Academic Honors, Technical Honors and Core 40 diploma electives.
The course descriptions are detailed in a separate section in this
guide. Students usually select and enroll in an Anthis program
during their junior year. The second year may be course work, an
internship, and or on-the-job-training. Students earn three credits
each semester they at-tend. A total of 12 elective credits may be
earned in this program. Many of the programs at Anthis award IVY
Tech credit (dual credit). In some circumstances a sophomore may
enroll. A description of these courses is included in the
Technology Education department. Anthis programs are full year
programs. Homestead students may not enroll for only one semes-ter.
Positions to attend Anthis are limited and determined by
application.
Cooperative Education
During the senior year a student may enroll in ME or ICE. These
programs are on-the-job training, with a classroom com-ponent. A
student earns three credits per semester. This program is designed
to provide practical experience in a career determined by the
student. The student who finds employment in a career field of
their choice may be dismissed for up to three periods per day. The
credit earned in this program is Core 40, Core 40 with Academic
Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors credit. These programs
have limited enrollment numbers and require an application. A
description of these programs is detailed in the Business
Department section.
Impact High School
Junior or senior students who have not been successful in the
conventional high school setting may apply for admission to this
program. The academic courses operate on a block system with credit
issued each grading period. The students attend academic classes
for one half day. The other half-day must include a career
experience such as Anthis, Co-op, Post-secondary enrollment, or
three hours per day of job shadow or volunteer work. The program is
designed to provide an educational program that addresses the
unique interests and needs of individual students. Transportation
is the responsi-bility of the student and his/her parent. Your
counselor may provide you with more detailed information and
arrange for a visit if desired. An application may be obtained from
a counselor. Not all students who apply are accepted immediately,
as there is limited enrollment. If the program is full, a student
is placed on a waiting list for the next available opening.
Overview of Scheduling and Course Registration Process
Each year Homestead High School creates a new master schedule to
accommodate students’ course requests as shared with counselors
during course selection/registration meetings. Faculty members are
employed, textbooks purchased, and rooms assigned on the basis of
these requests. All schedule change requests must be addressed by
the end of the 2017-2018 academic school year. Only errors in
scheduling are corrected after the 2018-2019 school year
begins.
Course Availability
All courses require a sufficient number of student registrations
to be offered. If there is not sufficient interest in a par-ticular
course, it will not be provided during the upcoming school year.
Courses may be offered, but not be available to
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certain grade levels, based on high levels of enrollment. Space
and teacher availability may limit the number of sections of a
course. Priority for enrollment will be determined by selecting
seniors first and freshmen last. This occurs in the elective areas.
Academic or required courses are not usually affected. In some
cases prospective freshmen will be asked to make an alternate
elective selection.
Selection of Courses
Counselors will meet with their assigned students during the
last weeks of the first semester and the beginning of second
semester. Students will receive scheduling materials and
information relevant to specific grade level expectations.
Stu-dents will be asked to submit final course selections. Students
should have determined choices (with classroom teacher input and
recommendation and parent participation) and be prepared with
questions. It is extremely important that stu-dent’s come to this
meeting prepared.
Changing Teachers
Changing teachers is difficult at HHS due to class size/load
balances and availability. For this reason, the school does not
change teachers upon parent request unless a building administrator
grants the request. For the school to consider chang-ing a
student’s teacher, the parent must have followed the procedures
outlined below:
1. When a parent has a concern about his/her child’s classroom
performance and/or interaction with a teacher, the parent should
contact the teacher as soon as possible to begin communicating the
concern.
2. If the parent continues to have concerns, a meeting with the
parent, teacher, and student (when appropriate) should be held to
identify the specific student performance concern and a written
action plan developed that identifies student, teacher, and parent
interventions/strategies. The plan will include:
• Specific performance goal(s) (low quiz scores, homework
incomplete, participation, etc.) and/or interac tion concern(s)
• Specific strategies for which the student, teacher, and parent
will be responsible …including communica tion/correspondence
expectations
• Specific criteria should be identified to measure the
performance goal (s)
The student’s counselor and Dept. Supervisor will receive a copy
of the plan.
3. A parent/teacher/student follow-up meeting will take place to
review the student’s progress and the effectiveness of the action
plan within 2-3 weeks after the initial planning meeting. Changes
and conclusions to the plan should be doc-umented and sent to the
counselor and Dept. Supervisor.
4. If a parent wishes to change teachers after the above steps
have taken place…due to continued performance and/or teacher
interaction concerns… the counselor, teacher, and Dept. Supervisor
will meet with the parent and student to review steps 2 and 3. The
Dept. Supervisor and counselor will make a recommendation to the
department administrator to move the student to an alternate
teacher. If granted, an alternate teacher will be provided based on
the student’s schedule, course balance, and availability.
Recommendations and Course Level Placement
Level placement is utilized in English, mathematics, science,
social studies, and world languages. All regular courses are
traditional college preparatory and are designed to prepare the
student for entrance into college and for academic success in the
college classroom. Courses designated Honors, AP, and Dual Credit
are enriched courses that go into more depth and breadth in
content. AP designates Advanced Placement Courses, which follow
prescribed course curriculum and are college level courses. AP
courses are open to any interested student with sophomore standing
or above.
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Recommendations
Recommendations by teachers in English, mathematics, world and
classical languages, and science are provided to assist the student
and parents in appropriate course selections. The current subject
area teachers will take into consideration the student’s potential,
current academic success and performance, and the level of
motivation shown. Counselors urge students to follow the teacher
recommendation, but the final decision regarding course selection
is the decision of the parent and student, with the following
exception: Students not currently enrolled must be recommended to
be placed in an Honors math class.
Qualifying for Honors English
Students who wish to enroll in an Honors English course should
have a strong academic record in grade 8 or 9 English (B+ or
higher) and achievement indicative of student talent and diligence.
They also must meet ONE of the following qualifi-cation
criteria:
Grade 9 Honors English:
• NWEA Language Usage and Reading scores at the 90th percentile
or higher during grade 7 or 8
• or a Pass+ designation on the E/LA ISTEP+ test at the end of
grade 7 or grade 8
• or a Passing score on High School Honors English Department
Exam that is given Spring Semester.
Grade 10 Honors English:
• Successful completion of Honors English 9 (recommended C+ or
higher)
• or Teacher Recommendation
Only students who have achieved the above criteria will be
allowed to select the honors courses during the course selec-tion
process. Students wanting to take the Honors English Department
exam should complete the testing prior to end of the school year.
Students who do not achieve a passing score on this placement test
may submit a portfolio of work as an appeal.
A School Day
The traditional students of Homestead High School must select
their courses of study within the framework of the fol-lowing
procedures and suggestions:
• Students must be enrolled in a full day of classes (7:45 a.m.
to 2:35 p.m.)
• Students must enroll in a minimum of six credit classes and
may have no more than one study hall per day.
• Students may take only one study hall or assistantship per
semester, not both.
• The assistantship program is open to students in grades 10,
11, and 12. Application forms are available from teachers.
• Refer to the diploma descriptions/graduation requirements on
page 8 for a list of required courses for graduation.
• Students participating in Senior Experience must enroll in a
minimum of five credit classes.
Selecting courses for completing his/her schedule is one of the
most important decisions at student will make. The tradi-tional or
standard academic courses are the same for all students. Homestead
students are fortunate to have a wide array of elective areas from
which to choose. Some departments offer a sequence of courses
requiring prerequisites needed before one can enroll in the higher
level classes. Students should identify higher level courses of
interest and determine courses needed to qualify.
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Final Exams
Final exams are scheduled for the last 3-4 days of each
semester.
First Semester: December 18, 19 and 20th, 2019
Second Semester: May 26, 27, and 28th, 2020* * Dates are subject
to change due to cancellation days
Students are expected to be in attendance on these days to take
their final exams.
Parent/student vacations should be scheduled after the end of
each semester, noting that the second semester exam schedule may
change due to cancellation days. Students may NOT be parent excused
on final exam days. Students are expected to be present in school
the entire day during final exams.
Any student who is absent during final exams will be considered
unexcused and will receive a zero on exams/projects/pa-pers/etc.,
regardless of the time in which they were completed. For example, a
student who is required to give a presen-tation prior to a final
exam day for a final grade must be in attendance for the scheduled
final exam day for that class in order to receive credit.
See Board Policy 4085 concerning Attendance
Dual Credit
Homestead High School provides three methods for students to
receive college credit toward the Academic Honors diploma.
1. College credit can be earned by enrolling in an (AP) Advanced
Placement course and taking the AP exam at the conclusion of the
course. Colleges determine the score required and the course(s)
earned based on that score.
2. Students may enroll in college courses with free or reduced
tuition through dual credit courses taught by Home-stead High
School faculty who are adjunct professors through local
colleges.
3. Students may also take classes on a college/university
campus. Classes may be scheduled as part of the regular school day,
after school, or during the summer. Course may also be taken on
line.
Dual credits are transferable to most Indiana colleges and
universities. However, the courses may be counted as electives.
Students may enter an early college program where credit options
can be used to earn an associate’s degree while completing high
school credit. It is imperative that students and parents inquire
with the institution of higher learning to determine and to
validate dual credit value and transferability.
HHS students must enroll in higher education/dual credit
programs according to the standards and qualifications expect-ed of
the college/university. Information regarding dual enrollment can
be found at the following web sites:
PUFW – http://new.ipfw.edu/collegiate-connection/
Ivy Tech – http://www.ivytech.edu/dual-credit/iondex.html
Ball State
University-http://cms.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/dual-credit
Indiana University
Bloomington-http://cts.admissions.indiana.edu/
Core Transfer Library-http://www.transferin.net/
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Homestead Dual Credit Course Information
Homestead Course Title
DOE Course
NumberCollege
College Course
NumberCourse Title College Credits
Tuition (2016 fees)
Core Transfer Library Course
Credited for Academic
Honors Diploma
Credited for Technical Honors
Diploma
Length of Course
BIOMEDICAL
Project Lead the Way (PLTW I)
5218 Ivy Tech see belowPrinciples of the
Biomedical Sciencessee
belowsee below no no no
4 year program
Project Lead the Way (PLTW II)
5216 Ivy Tech see below Human Body Systemssee
belowsee below no no no
4 year program
Project Lead the Way (PLTW III)
5217 Ivy Tech see below Medical Interventionsee
belowsee below no no no
4 year program
Project Lead the Way (PLTW IV)
5219 Ivy Tech BIOT 107 Biomedical Innovation 3 Free no yes yes4
year
program
BUSINESS
Principles of Business Management
4562 Ivy Tech BUSN 101Introduction to
Business3 Free yes yes yes semester
Business Law and Ethics 4560 Ivy Tech BUSN 201 Business Law 3
Free no yes yes semester
Digital Applications and Responsibility
4528 Ivy Tech CINS 101Introduction to
Microcomputers3 Free yes yes yes semester
Computer Science I 4801 PFW CS11200Survey of Computer
Science3 $75.00 no yes yes year
Computer Science II 4570 PFW CS16000Introduction to
Computer Science I 3 $75.00 no yes yes year
Principles of Marketing I
5914 Ivy Tech MKTG 101Principles of Marketing
3 Free no yes yes semester
Principles of Marketing II
5918 Ivy Tech MKTG 230 Consumer Behavior 3 Free no yes yes
semester
Strategic Marketing I
5914 Ivy Tech MKTG 101Principles of Marketing
3 Free no yes yes semester
Strategic Marketing II
5918 Ivy Tech MKTG 230 Consumer Behavior 3 Free no yes yes
semester
Administrative and Office Management
5268 Ivy Tech BUSN105Principles of
Management3 Free no yes yes semester
ENGINEERING
Project Lead the Way (PLTW I)
4812 Ivy TechPLTW DESN
102Intro to Engineering
Design3 Free no yes yes full year
Project Lead the Way (PLTW II)
4814 Ivy TechPLTW DESN
104Principles of Engineering
3 Free no yes yes full year
Project Lead the Way (PLTW III)
4820 Ivy TechPLTW DESN
105Civil Engineering and
Architecture3 Free no yes yes full year
Project Lead the Way (PLTW IV)
4826 Ivy TechPLTW EECT
112Digital Electronics 3 Free no no no full year
Students who attend IUPUI after graduation from HHS will receive
12 free credits (BIOL 10011, 10012, 10013, 100140) if they earn an
8 or 9 stanine score on the PLTW exam given at the conclusion of
each course.
Students who attend Purdue and major in Building Construction
Management will receive 3 free credits for each PLTW Engineering
course in which they earn a B or better (IT 10500, IT 10600, IT
10700, and BCM 10001 )
College Offerings and Fees Subject to Change-Please Contact Your
Post-Secondary Institution to Confirm Transferability
Course Offerings and Fees Subject to Change - Please Contact
Your Post-Secondary Institution to Confirm Transferability
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Homestead Dual Credit Course Information
Homestead Course TitleDOE
Course Number
CollegeCollege Course
NumberCourse Title College Credits
Tuition (2017 fees)
Core Transfer Library Course
Credited for Academic
Honors Diploma
Credited for Technical Honors
Diploma
Length of Course
ENGLISH
Advanced Composition 1124 Ivy Tech ENGL 111 English Composition
3 Free yes yes yes semester
Creative Writing 1124 Ivy Tech ENGL 202 Creative Writing 3 Free
yes no no semester
Expository Writing 1124 Ivy Tech ENGL 112Exposition and
Persuasion3 Free yes yes yes semester
American Literature II 1124 Ivy Tech ENGL 223American
Literature
after 18653 Free yes yes yes semester
Adv. Speech 1078 Ivy Tech COMM101Fundamental of
Speech3 Free yes yes yes semester
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Future Teachers 5412 Ivy Tech EDUC 101 Introduction to
Teaching
3 Free no yes yes semester
MATH
Pre-calculus 2564 Ivy Tech MATH136 College Algebra 3 Free yes
yes yes full year
Trigonometry 2566 Ivy Tech MATH137 Trigonometry w/ Analytic
Geometry
3 Free yes yes yes full year
Honors Finite 2530 Ivy Tech MATH135 Finite Math 3 Free yes yes
yes full year
Honors Calculus 2527 Ivy Tech MATH211 Calculus 1 3 Free yes yes
yes full year
Honors Calculus 2527 IUSB MATH M215 Calculus 1 5 $125.00 yes yes
yes full year
PERFORMING ARTS
Theater Arts-College Credit
4260 PFW THTR 20100Fundamentals of
Performance3 $315.30 yes no no full year
SCIENCE
Advanced Biology 3090 PFW BIOL 100Introduction to the
Biological World4 $100.00 yes yes yes full year
Chemistry II 3066 Ivy Tech CHM 101Introductry Chemistry
I3 FREE yes yes yes full year
Honors Chemistry II 3066 Ivy Tech CHM 105 General Chemsitry I 3
FREE yes yes yes full year
Anatomy and Physiology 5276 Ivy TechAPHY
101/102Anatomy and
Physiology6 FREE no yes yes full year
College Offerings and Fees Subject to Change-Please Contact Your
Post-Secondary Institution to Confirm Transferability
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Homestead Dual Credit Course Information
Homestead Course TitleDOE
Course Number
CollegeCollege Course
NumberCourse Title College Credits
Tuition (2017 fees)
Core Transfer Library Course
Credited for Academic
Honors Diploma
Credited for Technical Honors
Diploma
Length of Course
SOCIAL STUDIES
Economics - College Credit
1514 Ivy Tech ECON 101Fundamentals of
Economics3 Free yes yes yes semester
Government 1540 IUB POLS Y103Introduction to
American Politics3 $75.00 yes yes yes semester
Homeland Security 1574 Ivy Tech HSPS 101Introduction to
Homeland Security3 Free no yes yes semester
Psychology 1532 Ivy Tech PSYC 101Introduction to
Psychology3 Free yes yes yes semester
U.S. History A 1542 IUB HIST 105 American History I 3 $75.00 yes
yes yes semester
U.S. History B 1542 IUB HIST 106 American History II 3 $75.00
yes yes yes semester
VISUAL ARTSArt History-College
Credit4260 PUFW AD 10101 Art Appreciation 3 $315.30 yes yes yes
semester
Drawing-College Credit 4260 PUFW AD 10801Introduction to
Drawing3 $75.00 yes no no semester
Visual Communications 4086 Ivy Tech VISC 102Fundamentals of
Imaging3 Free no no no semester
Digital Design 4082 Ivy Tech VISC 115Intro to Computer
Graphics3 Free no no no semester
World Languages
French III - A 2024 Ivy Tech FREN 101 French Level I 4 Free yes
yes yes semester
French III - B 2024 Ivy Tech FREN 102 French Level II 4 Free yes
yes yes semester
French IV 2026 Ivy Tech FREN 201 French Level III 3 Free yes yes
yes full year
French V 2026 Ivy Tech FREN 202 French Level IV 3 Free yes yes
yes full year
Spanish III - A 2124 Ivy Tech SPAN 101 Spanish Level I 4 Free
yes yes yes semester
Spanish III - B 2124 Ivy Tech SPAN 102 Spanish Level II 4 Free
yes yes yes semester
Spanish IV 2126 Ivy Tech SPAN 201 Spanish Level III 3 Free yes
yes yes full year
Spanish V 2126 Ivy Tech SPAN 202 Spanish Level IV 3 Free yes yes
yes full year
College Offerings and Fees Subject to Change-Please Contact Your
Post-Secondary Institution to Confirm Transferability
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Required Courses Must take BOTH Courses ListedCourse Number TGEC
Course Title HHS Course Information Credits Offered at HHS
Alternate HHS Course
Ivy Tech ENGL 111* English Composition HHS Semester Course -
Advanced Composition 3 Ivy Tech ENGL 111* n/aIvy Tech COMM 101*
Fundamentals of Public Speaking HHS Semester Course - Advanced
Speech 3 Ivy Tech COMM 101* n/a
Quantitative Reasoning Must Earn at LEAST 3 Credits in
Quantitative Reasoning Category Can earn UP TO 9 Credits in
Quantitative Reasoning Category
Course Number TGEC Course Title HHS Course Information Credits
Offered at HHS Alternate HHS CourseIvy Tech MATH 136* College
Algebra Must Complete Full Year of HHS Precalulus 3 Ivy Tech MATH
136* n/aIvy Tech MATH 135* Finite Math Must Complete Full Year of
HHS Honors Finite 3 Ivy Tech MATH 135* n/aIvy Tech MATH 137* Trig
with Analytic Geometry Must Complete Full Year of HHS PreCal/Finite
3 Ivy Tech MATH 137* n/aIvy Tech MATH 211* Calculus I Must Complete
Full Year of HHS AB Calculus AP 3 must take IUB equivalent IUB
M211
Scientific Ways of Knowing Must Earn at LEAST 3 Credits in
Scientific Ways of Knowing Category Can earn UP TO 10 Credits in
Scientific Ways of Knowing Category
Course Number TGEC Course Title HHS Course Information Credits
Offered at HHS Alternate HHS CourseIvy Tech BIOL 101* Introductory
Biology Must Complete Full Year of HHS Biology II 4 must take PUFW
equivalent PUFW BIO 10000*
Ivy Tech CHEM 101* Introductory Chemistry Must Complete Full
Year of HHS CHEM II 3 Ivy Tech CHEM 101 n/a
Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
Must Earn at LEAST 3 Credits in Social and Behavioral Ways of
Knowing Category
Can earn UP TO 9 Credits in Social and Behavioral Ways of
Knowing Category
Course Number TGEC Course Title HHS Course Information Credits
Offered at HHS Alternate HHS CourseIvy Tech ECON 101* Economics
Fundamental HHS Semester Course - Honors Economics 3 Ivy Tech ECON
101* n/aIvy Tech POLS 101* Introduction to American Government HHS
Semester Course - Honors Government 3 Ivy Tech POLS 101* IUB POLS
Y103*Ivy Tech PSYC 101* Introduction to Psychology HHS Semester
Course - Honors Psychology 3 Ivy Tech PSYC 101* n/aIvy Tech HIST
101* Survey of American History I HHS Semester Course - Honors U.S.
History I 3 must take IUB equivalent IUB HIST 105*Ivy Tech HIST
102* Survey of American History II HHS Semester Course - Honors
U.S. History II 3 must take IUB equivalent IUB HIST 106*
Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Must Earn at LEAST 3 Credits in Humanistic and Artistic Ways of
Knowing Category
Can earn UP TO 9 Credits in Humanistic and Artistic Ways of
Knowing Category
Course Number TGEC Course Title HHS Course Information Credits
Offered at HHS Alternate HHS CourseIvy Tech ENGL 202* Creative
Writing HHS Semester Course - Advanced Eng. College Cr. 3 Ivy Tech
ENGL 202* n/aIvy Tech ENGL 222* American Literature to 1865 HHS
Semester Course - Advanced Eng. College Cr. 3 Ivy Tech ENGL 222*
n/aIvy Tech ENGL 223* American Literature After 1865 HHS Semester
Course - Advanced Eng. College Cr. 3 Ivy Tech ENGL 223* n/aIvy Tech
ARTH 110* Art Appreciation HHS Semester Course - Art History 3 must
take PUFW equivalent PUFW FINA-H101*
Ivy Tech FREN 101*/102* French Levels I and II Must Complete
Full Year of HHS French III 8 Ivy Tech FREN 101/102 n/aIvy Tech
FREN 201* French Level III Must Complete Full Year of HHS French IV
3 Ivy Tech FREN 201* n/aIvy Tech FREN 202* French Level IV Must
Complete Full Year of HHS French V 3 Ivy Tech FREN 202* n/a
Ivy Tech SPAN 101*/102* Spanish Levels I and II Must Complete
Full Year of HHS Spanish III 8 Ivy Tech SPAN 101*/102* n/aIvy Tech
SPAN 201* Spanish Level III Must Complete Full Year of HHS Spanish
IV 3 Ivy Tech SPAN 201* n/aIvy Tech SPAN 202* Spanish Level IV Must
Complete Full Year of HHS Spanish V 3 Ivy Tech SPAN 202* n/a
Advanced Placement Courses CANNOT be used to fulfil any of the
requirements of this certificate.
Transfer General Education Core
(A minimum of 15 credits must be earned through HHS-Ivy Tech
Dual Credit Courses) Total Required Hours: 30
http://www.in.gov/che/files/STGEC_BW_Binder_Final_5.19.15.pdf
A minimum GPA of 2.0 for the 30 hours of courses within the
Statewide Transfer General Education Core is required to meet the
standard for satisfactory completion. Once a student has
satisfactorily completed the requirements of the Statewide Transfer
General Education Core at an Indiana state educational institution,
the institution will validate and then document that completion on
the student’s official transcript. If that student subsequently
transfers to another state educational institution, the receiving
institution will accept that documentation as satisfying its own
Statewide Transfer General
Education Core requirements. Furthermore, the receiving
institution will apply toward satisfying the transfer student’s
degree requirement of at least 30 credit hours of transfer
credit.
http://www.transferin.net/CTL/View-Courses-By-CTL-Name.aspx*Core
Transfer Library Courses - Please visit this website to see how
these courses transfer to colleges and universities in the state of
Indiana
https://www.ivytech.edu/core/
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BUSINESS, MARKETING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Professional Learning Community Leader:Brian McNeal
([email protected])
The Business, Marketing, and Informational Technology department
is comprehensive and designed to meet the personal, college and
career needs of Homestead High School students. The following
courses provide students with the basic skills and
business/economic information to adapt to an ever-changing society.
Our purpose is to pre-pare students for employment in Business and
Marketing occupations and for post-secondary studies in
Business.
Students of business are encouraged to enhance their learning
opportunities through involvement in our profes-sional
organization- DECA.
DECA is a co-curricular organization for students with an
interest in the areas of marketing, management, and
entrepreneurship. Participation in this organization helps students
develop skills and competence in marketing, builds self-esteem, and
gives students multiple leadership opportunities. All DECA members
have the opportunity to participate at the district level. Members
can then earn the opportunity through competition and/or leadership
to attend the state and national level conferences. Any current or
former business student is eligible to join DECA. Dual
Credit-Homestead High School and Ivy Tech Commu-nity College have a
partnership whereby students take de-termined business courses at
Homestead High School and receive dual credit for the class at Ivy
Tech. This is done upon qualification and certification of courses
and teachers by Ivy Tech. Students will be notified of this
opportunity in the appropriate courses during the semester. There
is no guarantee of transferability with dual credit courses.
Courses in this section count as Directed Elective or Elec-tive
for ALL diplomas.
B113-Preparing for College and Careers (5394)• Grade 9,10, 11
and 12• One Semester/One Credit• Counts as one of the three Family
and Consumer
Sciences courses students can take to waive Health
requirement
• Meets the financial responsibility requirement
Preparing for College and Careers addresses the knowl-edge,
skills, and behaviors all students need to be prepared for success
in college, career and life. The Career Highway! Travel the road of
life through exploring your interests, values, and goals. The focus
of the course is the impact
of today’s choices on tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics to be
addressed include twenty-first century life and career skills,
higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management
processes; explorations of personal apti-tudes, interests, values,
and goals; examining multiple life roles and responsibilities as
individuals and family mem-bers; planning and building
employability skills; transfer-ring school skills to life and work;
and managing personal resources and finances.
B103-Introduction to Business (4518)• Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12•
One Credit/One Semester
Interested in Business? Not sure which area? Explore mar-keting,
management, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of operating a
business in the twenty-first century in this introductory class.
This course introduces and develops business vocabulary and
provides an overview of business and the role business plays in
economic, social, and polit-ical environments. This course allows
students to work as individuals, in pairs and in small groups to
learn from each other and gain an understanding of teamwork and
collabo-ration within the business environment.
B243-Personal Financial Responsibility (4540)• Grades 9, 10, 11
and 12• One Credit/One Semester• Meets the financial responsibility
requirement• Quantitative Reasoning course
Let’s take a ride on Reading Railroad, don’t forget to pass go
and collect 200 dollars! Students will navigate through financial
life skills related to banking, buying, selling, trad-ing, debt
management, credit options, insurance evalua-tion and planning for
retirement. This course helps stu-dents understand wants versus
needs, setting short term and long term goals, basics of banking,
check writing, and bill paying, budgeting and record keeping,
credit cards and other types of debt, and managing risk.
B331/332-Introduction to Accounting (4524)• Offered grades 9,
10, 11 and 12• Prerequisite: Algebra I• Recommended
Prerequisite:
Introduction to Business or Information, Communications and
Technology
• Two Credits/Two Semesters• Quantitative Reasoning course
• Course Fee: $118.50 (2018 Fee-Full Year)
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Accounting is the language of business! Accounting I is a
business course that introduces the language of business using
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures for
proprietorships, partnerships and corporations using double-entry
accounting. If a student has an interest in a career in business,
then a basic under-standing of accounting is a must. Emphasis is
placed on accounting principles as they relate to both manual and
automated financial systems. This course involves under-standing,
analyzing, and recording business transactions and preparing,
analyzing, and interpreting financial reports as a basis for
decision making. Students will have the opportunity to put these
skills in action through simula-tions for a sole proprietorship and
a corporation as well as Accounting Monopoly.
B301/302-Business Math (4512)• Grades 11 and 12• Two Credits/Two
Semester
• Qualifies as one math credit towards General Diploma ONLY
• Quantitative Reasoning Course
Business Math is a course designed to prepare students for the
business environment. Topics includes equations, for-mulas,
percent, bank services, payroll, discounts, markup, inventory,
simple and compound interest, annuities, prom-issory and discount
notes, consumer loans, depreciation, financial reports, business
statistics and graphs. Students learn fundamentals of administering
salaries and wages, manufacturing, purchasing, sales, marketing,
accounting, and corporate planning. Business math helps prepare
stu-dents for careers in business and skilled trade areas.
B203(DC)-Principles of Business Management (4562)
• Grades 11 and 12• Dual Credit Option – Ivy Tech (BUSN 101)
o Ivy Tech Tuition: FREEo No Guarantee of Transferability
o Qualifying Scores: PSAT: Reading 25 Writing 26 Accuplacer:
Reading 76 Writing 80 Seniors ONLY: 2.6 GPA
• One Credit/One Semester• Priority Dual Credit
Principles of Business Management is an advanced-level business
course that focuses on the roles and responsibil-ities of managers
as well as opportunities and challenges of ethically managing a
business in the free enterprising system. Students will attain an
understanding of manage-
ment, team building, leadership, problem solving steps and
processes that contribute to the achievement of organi-zational
goals. The management of human and financial resources is
emphasized.
B211(DC)-Principles of Marketing (5914)• Grades 9, 10, 11 and
12• Dual Credit Option – Ivy Tech (MKTG 101)
o Ivy Tech Tuition: FREEo No Guarantee of Transferability
o Qualifying Scores: PSAT: Reading 25 Writing 26 Math 24.5
Accuplacer: Reading 76 Writing 80 Math 40 Seniors ONLY: 2.6 GPA
• One Credit/One Semester• Priority Dual Credit
Do you enjoy watching Commercials? Have you been intrigued by a
good sales presentation? Think you might enjoy a career in either
sales or promotion? Then this course is for you. This course
provides a general overview of the marketing functions including
purchasing, sales, and promotion. Marketing and employment skills
learned in this course will improve your successful transition to
either college or the world of work. Leadership development will be
provided through DECA activities and competitive events.
B212(DC)-Principles of Marketing II (5914)
• Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12• Prerequisite: Principle of Marketing
I • Dual Credit Option – Ivy Tech (MKTG 230)
o Ivy Tech Tuition: FREEo No Guarantee of Transferabilityo
Prerequisite- Ivy Tech (MKTG 101)
• One Credit/One Semester
• Priority Dual Credit
2nd semester principles of marketing will include several
exciting projects like creating your own tennis shoe, using social
media as part of a marketing plan, and creating a fashion
merchandising campaign. Leadership develop-ment will be provided
through DECA activities. The study of consumer behavior will be
emphasized as well.
B253-Sports and Entertainment Marketing (5984)• Grades 10, 11
and 12• Prerequisite: Principle of Marketing I
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• One Credit/One Semester
Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a specialized marketing
course providing students with the opportu-nity to apply marketing
principles in the fields of Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment.
Student will produce and market activities for athletic and
entertainment programs at Homestead High School.
B333-Business Law and Ethics I (4560)
• Grades 10, 11 and 12• Dual Credit Option – Ivy Tech (BUSN
201)
o Ivy Tech Tuition: FREEo No Guarantee of Transferability
o Qualifying Scores: PSAT: Reading 25 Writing 26 Accuplacer:
Reading 76 Writing 80 Seniors ONLY: 2.6 GPA
• One Credit/One Semester• Priority Dual Credit
“All rise for the Honorable ___ (insert your name!)___ the court
of HHS is now in session”. You could be the judge, lawyer, witness
or jury member in a civil or criminal case.
This course is an overview of the legal system in the busi-ness
setting. Topics covered include: basics of the judicial system,
contract law, personal law, employment law and property law.
Application of legal principles and ethical decision-making
techniques are presented through prob-lem-solving methods and
situation analyses. Guest speak-ers will also be sharing their
knowledge and experiences.
B343-Business Law and Ethics II (4560)• Grades 10, 11 and 12•
Prerequisite: Business Law and Ethics I• One Credit/One
Semester
An advanced in-depth look into Business Law and Ethics, this
course will examine and analyze real cases and effects such cases
could have on you and society. Application of legal principles and
ethical decision-making techniques are presented through
problem-solving methods and situation analyses. Students will
research cases, case law and appli-cation of those laws. Student
will be asked to experience the real courtroom sometimes throughout
the semester. Guest speakers will be invited to the classroom
throughout the semester.
B273-Introduction to Entrepreneurship (5967)• Grades 9, 10, 11
and 12• One Credit/One Semester
Have you ever wanted to own your own business? This course is
designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills
needed to effectively organize, develop, create and manage their
own business. Topics addressed include the assessment of
entrepreneurial skills, the importance of business ethics, human
relations and interpersonal skills, and the role of entrepreneurs
in a free enterprise system. Students will understand and develop
the components of a written business plan.
B401/402-Work Based Learning Capstone: Internship, Multiple
Pathways (5974)
• Grade 12 Only (3.0 GPA or Higher)
• Must complete a Work Based Learning Internship Application
form
• Two Credits/One Semesters
• Mandatory Meeting January 11, 2019 at 7:10am in Room 303
Work Based Learning: Internship is a course that is de-signed to
provide opportunities for students to explore ca-reers and apply
the concepts and skills learned in previous coursework in real
world business and industry settings. Students will leave the
building 2 periods a day to attend their internship placement. The
emphasis of the experi-ence is on applying skills developed through
instruction and on learning new career competencies at the
internship site as well as exposing the student to a possible
future career. This is a non-paid position. Students work with the
instructor on setting up the internship site. Students
participating in internship will follow class, school,
busi-ness/industry/organization, State, and Federal guidelines.
Internship will include a classroom component and regular contact
between the interns and the internship coordina-tor. Student will
be required to meet the state minimum hour requirement in order to
earn the credits. Internship works well with the Senior Experience
schedule.
B431/432(DC) and B611/612-Strategic Marketing Class and
Strategic Marketing Experiences (5918)
• Grade 12 only• Dual Credit Option – Ivy Tech (MKTG 101 &
230)
o Ivy Tech Tuition: FREEo No Guarantee of Transferability
o Qualifying Scores: PSAT: Reading 25 Writing 26 Math 24.5
Accuplacer: Reading 76 Writing 80 Math 40 Seniors ONLY: 2.6 GPA
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• Must complete a co-op enrollment form• Must enroll in both (2)
semesters• Must enroll in both classes• Six Credits/Two Semesters•
Priority Dual Credit
Strategic Marketing is a course that provides two com-ponents
for students: related classroom instruction and cooperative work
experience “co-op” with school release time. This program combines
one hour of related class-room instruction with a minimum of 15
hours per week of on-the-job training enabling student to gain
“real world” attitudes, skills, and knowledge. The program is
beneficial for college-bound students who are interested in careers
in the business field as well as those students who wish to pursue
a business career immediately after high school.
B411/412 and B601/602 Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education
Class and Interdisciplinary Cooperative Work Experience (5902)
• Grade 12 only• Must complete a co-op enrollment form• Must
enroll in both (2) semesters• Must enroll in both classes• Six
Credits/Two Semesters
ICE (Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education) provides seniors a
mix of classroom learning with actual on-the-job work experience.
Often referred to as “co-op,” work-site training provides an
opportunity to explore career possi-bilities. Students work a
minimum of 15 hours per week. Examples of work experiences include
day care, certi-fied nurses’ aid, aviation, law enforcement,
agriculture, construction, architecture, etc. Students also meet
one hour daily for classroom instruction which emphasizes employee
skill building and personal money management concepts.
College-bound students value their workplace experiences as a way
to narrow options for future studies. Non college-bound students
express appreciation as to how co-op helps them make a smooth
transition between school and the world of work. All students enjoy
“earning” while “learning.”
B153(DC)-Digital Applications and Responsibility (4528)
• Offered grades 9, 10, 11, 12• Dual Credit Option – Ivy Tech
(CINS 101)
o Ivy Tech Tuition: FREEo No Guarantee of Transferability
o PSAT: Reading 25 Writing 26
Accuplacer: Reading 76 Writing 80 Seniors ONLY: 2.6 GPA
o Required Text Information• One Credit/One Semester• Priority
Dual Credit
Information Communications and Technology introduces students to
the Microsoft Office Suite. Technology is used to build students
decision-making and problem-solving skills. Information
Communications and Technology helps students develop efficient and
practical computer skills beyond the basics. Students will use
Microsoft Office to create documents and presentations, applicable
to home, school and the world of work. Students will use cameras,
microphones, and scanners to enhance their products. Stu-dents
practice presentation skills as well as their produc-tion skills.
Student will use Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access. These
applications will also apply to future job and college tasks.
B313(DC) Web Design I (4574)• Offered grades 10, 11, 12
• Prerequisites: Digital Application and Responsibil-ity
• One Credit/One Semester
Web Developers- Fort Wayne, IN average salary is $72,000! Are
you tech savvy, creative and love the Internet? This class will
help you launch you into the world of web devel-oping. The Web
Design I curriculum is an introduction to the design, creation, and
maintenance of webpages and websites. Students learn how to
critically evaluate web-site quality, learn how to create and
maintain quality web pages, learn about web design standards and
why they’re important, and learn to create and manipulate
images.
B111/112 Introduction to Computer Science (4803)
• Offered grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Two Credits/Two Semesters
Designed to be the first computer science course for stu-dents
who have never programmed before, Introduction to Computer Science
is an optional starting point for the PLTW Computer Science
Program. Students work in teams to create apps for mobile devices
using MIT App Inven-tor. They explore the impact of computing in
society and build skills in digital citizenship and cybersecurity.
Beyond learning the fundamentals of programming, students build
computational-thinking skills by applying computer science to
collaboration tools, modeling and simulation, and data analysis. In
addition, students transfer the understanding of programming gained
in App Inventor to text-based pro-gramming in Python and apply
their knowledge to create algorithms for games of chance and
strategy.
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B121/122-Computer Science I (4801) • Offered grades 10, 11,
12
• Prerequisites: Intro to Computer Science• Dual Credit Option –
PFW (CS11200)
o PFW Tuition: $75.00 (2018 Fee)o No Guarantee of
Transferabilityo Juniors and Seniors Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or
highero Sophomores Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or highero Required Text
Information
• Two Credits/Two Semesters• Quantitative Reasoning Course
Using Python® as a primary tool and incorporating multiple
platforms and languages for computation, this course aims to
develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career
paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that
fost