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Four Year Plan…………………………………………….4GraduationRequirements……………………………..…5-7Agricultural Education………..……………………...……8Business Education ……….….………………………..9-10English………………….……………………………..11-12Family and Consumer Sciences(FACS)..……...….…..12-15Fine Arts(ArtandMusic and Theatre)……………...….15-19Mathematics……………………………………...…...19-21Physical Education andHealth……..............................21-23Science………………………………...………….…. 24-25Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26Technology Education…………..................................27-28World Languages…………………………………….28-29

VISION STATEMENTThe John Glenn High School community provides a positive learning

environment where:

● Students are actively engaged and motivated to learn.

● Mutual respect is shared by students and staff.

● Students gain the skills needed to become productive members of society.


Four Year PlanNot for next year, but for your entire school career!

Name Post-Secondary Plans (Check one):Career Pathway_______________________College _________Work Force_________Vocational/Apprenticeship ____ Military_________

Freshman Sophomore

1. English 9 Reg or Honors 1. English 10 Reg or Honors2. Algebra I 2. Algebra II or Geo 3. Biology I or ICP 3. Chem I or ICP or Biology4. Prep Coll & Car /Health 4. U.S. History5. PE I / II 5. 6. 6. 7. 7.

*Junior *Senior

1. English 11 Reg or Honors 1. English 12 Reg or Honors2. World History & Civ. 2. Gov’t / Econ (QR)3. Geom or Alg II 3. 4. 3rd year of Science 4. 5. 5. 6. 6. 7. 7.

*Must have a math or Quantitative Reasoning (QR) course each year of high school.


Graduation Requirements

Credit Requirement The minimum number of credits required for graduation from John Glenn High School with a Core 40 or General Diploma is 45/Core 40 with Academic or Technical Honors requires 47.Class Failure Whenever a student fails a required course, the failed class should be repeated as soon as possible. If a student fails an English class or a social studies class, it is strongly recommended that she / he makes it up in summer school to avoid “doubling up.” We also have an online program to help with credit recovery for failed classes.Course Load Each student must take a minimum of 6 classes. Seven classes are possible. Students should schedule a study hall if needed. A student may take only one study hall per semester. Required Diploma the Indiana CORE 40 Diploma is the required diploma for graduation. The Indiana Core 40 curriculum helps you make the most of your high school years by providing the academic foundation you will need to succeed in college, postsecondary training, and the workforce. QR Course – A high School course that “advances a student’s ability to apply mathematics in real world situations and contexts” and that “deepens a student’s understanding of high school mathematics standards”. Indiana requires each student to have a math or QR course every year of high school.


Indiana CORE 40 DiplomaCourse and Credit Requirements

English/LangArts

8 creditsIncluding a balance of literature, composition and speech.

Math 6 credits (in grades 9 – 12)2 credits: Algebra I2 credits: Geometry2 credits: Algebra II

Students must take a math or quantitative reasoning (QR) course each year in high school.

Science 6 credits2 credits: Biology I2 credits: Chemistry I or Integrated Chemistry-Physics or Physics I2 credits: any Core 40 science course

Social 6 creditsStudies 2 credits: US History

2 credits: World History/Civilization1 credit: US Government1 credit: Economics

Directed 5 creditsElectives World Languages

Fine ArtsCareer and Technical Education

Physical 2 creditsEducationHealth & 1 creditWellnessPreparing for College and Careers 1 credit

Electives 10 credits(College and Career Pathway courses recommended.)

Total Credits 45

INDIANA DOE Testing requirements

Must Pass Indiana Math and English standardized testing requirements; must

take Biology/Science assessment


Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma (minimum 47 credits)For the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma, students must:Complete all requirements for Core 40.Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits.Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in 2 languages).Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits.Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.Have a grade point average of “B” or better.Complete one of the following:

A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams

B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from priority course list

C. Earn two of the following:1. A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the

priority list2. 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams.

D. Earn a composite score of 1250 or higher on the SAT and a minimum of 560 on math and 590 on the evidence based reading and writing section

E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section.

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma (minimum 47 credits)For the Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma, students must:

● Complete all requirements for Core 40.

● Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:1. Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or2. Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6

transcripted college credits

● Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.

● Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.

● Complete one of the following:

A. Any one of the options (A – E) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors.B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys; Reading for

Information-Level 6, Applied Mathematics-Level 6, and Locating Information-Level 5

C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading Math 75

D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass: Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.


AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Grade Levels: 9 – 10 2 Semesters – 2 Credits Prerequisite: NoneCredits Earned: 2 HS

▪ A career-academic sequence, career-technical, or flex credit course.

Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is a two-semester course that is highly recommended as a prerequisite to and a foundation for all other agricultural classes. The nature of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of agricultural science and business. Topics to be covered include: animal science, plant and soil science, food science, horticultural science, agricultural business management, landscape management, natural resources, and technology, careers in agriculture, FFA leadership, and supervised agricultural experience. An activity and project based approach is used along with team building to enhance the effectiveness of the student learning activities.


BUSINESS EDUCATION

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

Recommended grade: 9 – 10 2 Semesters – 2 Credits Prerequisite: none

Introduction to Business introduces students to the world of business, including the concepts, functions, and skills required for meeting the challenges of operating a business in the twenty-first century on a local, national, and/or international scale. The course covers business management, entrepreneurship, marketing fundamentals, and business ethics and law. The course further develops business vocabulary and provides an overview of business and the role that business plays in economic, social, and political environments.

● Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas


PERSONAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITYQRGrade Level: 9-121 Semester – 1 CreditPrerequisite: none

▪ A career-academic sequence, career-technical, or flex credit course.

Personal Financial Responsibility is a business course that focuses on personal financial planning. The content includes financial planning, income and asset protection, income and money management, and spending a credit management. Students will learn the financial concepts and principles that provide a basis for avoiding financial pitfalls. This course prepares students for the roles and responsibilities of consumers, producers, entrepreneurs, and citizens. Instructional strategies will be varied.

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS

Grade Level: 9 – 12 1 Semester – 1 CreditPrerequisite: None

Preparing for College and Careers addresses the knowledge, skills and behaviors all students need to be prepared for success in college, career, and life. 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 think, communication, leadership, and management processes; exploration of personal aptitudes, interests, values, and goals; examining multiple life roles and responsibilities as individuals and family members; planning and building employability skills; transferring school skills to life and work; and managing personal resources. This course includes reviewing the 16 national career clusters and Indiana’s College and Career Pathways, in-depth investigation of one or more pathways, reviewing graduation plans, developing career plans, and developing personal career portfolios. A project based approach, including computer and


technology applications, cooperative ventures between school and community, simulations, and real life experiences, is recommended.

● Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

● .Local Course Requirement (replaces Digital Applications and Responsibility)

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Placement in English classes is determined by teacher recommendation, past performance, standardized achievement and ability through test scores, and student motivation.

ENGLISH 9-HONORS, College Prep

Grade Level: 92 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: A or B average in 8th grade English (8th grade ISTEP scores are also considered)

English 9 Honors, an integrated English course, is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring a wide-variety of genres and their elements. The course is distinguished from English 9 in the depth of material covered and the pace at which it is taught. More writing and research skills will be implemented. This course is recommended for students planning to attend college after high school.


ENGLISH 9Grade Level: 92 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: None

English 9, an integrated English course, is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring a wide-variety of genres and their elements. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 9 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES DEPARTMENT (FACS)

\**DEPARTMENTAL NOTE: HEALTH AND WELLNESS CREDITThe Health & Wellness credit may be waived for a student if the student’s program includes 3 credits from the following FACS courses: (A) Child Development (B) Human Development & Wellness (C) Interpersonal Relationships (D) Nutrition & Wellness (E) Preparing for College and Careers (F) Adult Roles and Responsibilities (G) Advanced Nutrition and Wellness

INTRODUCTION TO FASHION AND TEXTILES


Grade Level: 9 – 122 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: None The first semester deals with textiles and fabrics, manmade and natural fibers, blends, fabric construction, and textile care. Units of study include wardrobe planning, hiding figure faults with clothing, grooming habits, fad, fashion, and style, fashion history and influences on fashion throughout history, use and care of the sewing machine, understanding patterns, selecting and fitting patterns, and basic sewing constructions. At least two machine items will be done in this semester. Second semester deals with in-depth work on the sewing machine, garment renovations, and garment enhancements, with students selecting projects they enjoy and that meet their personal standards. The use of technology in fashion design, marketing of fashion and careers in the industry are also studied.

● Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors.

● Course may be taken as an elective for more than one year, with progressive advancement of content and technical skills (becomes FASHION AND TEXTILES CAREERS I).

● Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma.

NUTRITION AND WELLNESS I (First Semester)ADVANCED NUTRITION AND WELLNESS (Second Semester)

Grade Level: 9 – 12 2 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: none

Nutrition and Wellness course work includes an in-depth study of the components of nutrition and how nutrition affects personal along with the role of food in our lives. The affect of choices in nutrition and eating habits are studied along with the consequences of those choices and the impact on long-term health and wellness. Food preparation experiences include cakes, quick breads, yeast


breads, cookies, pies and food preservation and storage. Current trends in nutrition along with nutritional supplements and fads are also studied and food choices in the store and in restaurants are also units of study. Special food needs are explored along with adjusting food habits and cooking techniques to improve health, including: lactose intolerance, celiac disease, hypertension, heart healthy diets and the U.S.D.A. dietary guidelines and American’s Plate. Project work includes food and meal preparation, food service work, and career research.

● Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diploma tracks

● One of the F.A.C.S. courses from which students may choose three to fulfill the required Health and Wellness credit.

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS


Preparing for College and Careers addresses the knowledge, skills and behaviors all students need to be prepared for success in college, career, and life. 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 think, communication, leadership, and management processes; exploration of personal aptitudes, interests, values, and goals; examining multiple life roles and responsibilities as individuals and family members; planning and building employability skills; transferring school skills to life and work; and managing personal resources. This course includes reviewing the 16 national career clusters and Indiana’s College and Career Pathways, in-depth investigation of one or more pathways, reviewing graduation plans, developing career plans, and developing personal career portfolios. A project based approach, including computer and technology applications, cooperative ventures between school and community, simulations, and real life experiences, is recommended.


● Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diploma tracks

● One of the F.A.C.S courses from which students may choose three to fulfill the required Health and Wellness credit.

● .Local Course Requirement (replaces Digital Applications and Responsibility)

PERSONAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

QRGrade Level: 9 – 121 Semester – 1 CreditPrerequisite: NoneThis course helps students build skills in financial management and responsibility and decision making. Personal standards, needs, wants, and goals are analyzed. Understanding banking, savings, investing, budgeting, record keeping, managing risks and insurance and use of credit are all units of study. Mathematics skills are used extensively in projects. Financial management processes include identification and handling of resources to meet the financial needs and wants of individuals and families throughout the family life cycle in a range of economic, social, cultural, technological, and environmental situations.

● Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas


FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

ARTINTRODUCTION TO TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART (L)


▪ A career-academic sequence or flex credit course

Students taking this course engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, production, and integrated studies and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create two-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.

ADVANCED TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART (L)

Grade Level: 9 – 12 1 Semester – 1 CreditPrerequisite: Introduction to 2-D Art


Students in this course build on the sequential learning experiences of Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make formed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create two-dimensional works art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They


identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.

MUSIC

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CHORUS (Concert Choir)

Grade Level: 9 – 12 2 Semesters – 2 Credits

Prerequisite: none

● A career-academic sequence or flex credit course

Concert Choir is a non-auditioned mixed choral ensemble. The ensemble will perform a wide variety of “concert” choral literature, ranging from classical music to more modern compositions. Concert Choir will focus on developing sight-reading skills, diction proficiency, free and resonant vocal production, and a comprehensive knowledge of focused repertoire at a beginning/intermediate level. Students should be dedicated, responsible, and show high-levels of initiative. Concert Choir may require time outside of the school day in scheduled performances, rehearsals, and other commitments. This ensemble is open to all students in grades 9-12

ADVANCED CHORUS – GIRLS (First Edition)

Grade Level: 9 – 12 2 Semesters – 2 Credits Prerequisite: One year of Concert Choir, or director permission.



First Edition is an auditioned, advanced all-female choral ensemble. The ensemble will perform a wide variety of choral literature, ranging from traditional “concert” repertoire, to show tunes and pop music. First Edition will focus on developing sight-reading skills, diction proficiency, free and resonant vocal production, and a comprehensive knowledge of focused repertoire at an advanced level. Students should dedicated, responsible, and show high-levels of initiative. First Edition will require time outside of the school day in performances, rehearsals, and other commitments. This ensemble is open, by audition, to all female students in grades 9-12.

ADVANCED CHORUS (Rhythm Express)

Grade Level: 9 – 12 2 Semesters – 2 Credits Prerequisite: One year of Concert Choir, or director permission.


Rhythm Express is an auditioned, advanced mixed choral ensemble. The ensemble will perform a wide variety of choral literature ranging from traditional “concert” repertoire, to show tunes and pop music. Rhythm Express will focus on developing sight-reading skills, diction proficiency, free and resonant vocal production, and a comprehensive knowledge of focused repertoire at an advanced level. Students should be dedicated, responsible, and show high-levels of initiative. Rhythm Express will require time outside of the school day in performances, rehearsals, and other commitments. This ensemble is open, by audition, to all students in grades 9-12.

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED CONCERT BAND

Grade Level: 9 – 12 2 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: Past member of middle school band program or audition for band director



Band is a co-curricular subject, which requires rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. All students are expected to participate in all required performances. This ensemble represents John Glenn High School in public performances and competitions. Intermediate and advanced performance techniques are emphasized. Band literature is selected to provide appropriate musical challenges. Participation at ISSMA Solo & Ensemble contest is strongly encouraged. All students are expected to participate in all required performances. The band participates in all ISSMA events in addition to other public performances, which may include invitationals, concerts and various athletic events.

FLAG AND DRILL TEAM (Crimson Guard)

Grade Level: 9 – 12 1st 9 Wks – .5 CreditPrerequisite: Audition


The Crimson Guard participates in marching band for nine weeks. The Crimson Guard is considered a co-curricular subject, which requires rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. Auditions are held each spring for positions in the group. Skills to be taught will include dance and instruction in the usage of various color guard equipment – flag, rifle & saber as well as basic marching techniques. A minimum of 2.0 grade average must be maintained. The Crimson Guard also participates during the summer parade season with the Falcon Pride. Members are required to attend a one week band camp in July/early August.

THEATRE ARTS (L)

Grade Level: 9 – 122 Semesters – 2 Credits Prerequisite: none

Theatre Arts is a course for students seriously interested in the study of Theatre. Students enrolled in Theatre Arts read and analyze plays,


create theater pieces, conceive scenic designs, and develop acting skills. Play reading and analysis, technical theatre, and acting are the three major elements of course study. Students will become actively involved in all aspects of the school’s theater productions.

● Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

● Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

ALGEBRA I


Algebra I formalizes and extends the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. Five critical areas comprise Algebra I: Relations and Functions; linear Equations and Inequalities; Quadratic and Nonlinear Equations; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; and Polynomial Expressions. The critical areas deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to date that exhibit a linear trend, and students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

● Fulfills the Algebra I requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

● Students pursuing Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, or Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma should receive credit for Algebra I by the end of Grade 9


ALGEBRA I LAB (formerly Algebra Enrichment) 2516 (ALG I LAB) Algebra I Lab is a mathematics support course for Algebra I. Algebra I Lab is taken while students are concurrently enrolled in Algebra 1. This course provides students with additional time to build the foundations necessary for high school math courses, while concurrently having access to rigorous, grade-level appropriate courses. The five critical areas of Algebra I Lab align with the critical areas of Algebra I: Relationships between Quantities and Reasoning with Equations; Linear and Exponential Relationships; Descriptive Statistics; Expressions and Equations; and Quadratic Functions and Modeling. However, whereas Algebra I contains exclusively grade-level content, Algebra I Lab combines standards from high school courses with foundational standards from the middle grades.

• Recommended Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 • Recommended Prerequisites: none • Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester • Counts as a Mathematics Course for the General Diploma only or

as an Elective for the Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

• Algebra I Lab is designed as a support course for Algebra I. As such, a student taking Algebra I Lab must also be enrolled in Algebra I during the same academic year.

GEOMETRY

Grade Level: 9 – 12 2 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: An A in Algebra I as an 8th grader

Geometry formalizes and extends students’ geometric experiences from the middle grades. Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments. Six critical areas comprise the Geometry course: Congruency and Similarity; Measurement; Analytic Geometry; Circles; and Polyhedra. Close


attention should be paid to the introductory content for the Geometry conceptual category found in the high school CCSS. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

● Fulfills the Geometry requirement for the Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas and counts as a Mathematics Course for the General Diploma

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT

HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION

Grade Level: 91 Semester – 1 CreditPrerequisite: None

Health & Wellness provides the basis to help students adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. Health education should contribute directly to a student’s ability to successfully practice behaviors that protect and promote health and avoid or reduce health risks. Through a variety of instructional strategies, students practice the development of functional health information (essential concepts); determine personal values that support health behaviors; develop group norms that value a healthy lifestyle; develop the essential skills necessary to adopt, practice, and maintain health-enhancing behaviors. This course includes the application of priority areas in a planned, sequential, comprehensive health education curriculum. Priority areas include: promoting personal health and wellness, physical activity, healthy eating, promoting safety and preventing unintentional injury and violence, promoting mental and emotional health, a tobacco-free lifestyle and an alcohol- and other drug-free lifestyle and promoting human development and family health. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills of health and wellness core concepts, analyzing influences, accessing information, interpersonal communication, decision-making and goal-setting skills, health-enhancing behaviors, and health and wellness advocacy skills.


● Required for graduation

PHYSICAL EDUCATION I AND II

Grade Level: 92 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: None

PE class emphasizes health-related fitness as well as the development of the skills and habits necessary for a lifetime of activity. This co-educational class includes skill development and rule application of a variety of team and individual sports, including tennis, softball, volleyball, basketball and soccer. Aerobics and weight-lifting are also taught in this class, along with jump ropes. Students will also participate in a variety of fitness activities. NOTE: This course can be modified to provide a diversified program of developmental activities and games suited to the interests, capacities, and limitations of students with disabilities who may require accommodations to successfully participate in the physical education program.


Advanced PHYSICAL EDUCATION I and II: Introduction to Strength Training

Grade Level: 9


2 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite:· Participant on an athletic team at Urey Middle School· Plans on participating in athletics at John Glenn High School· Varsity sport coaches approval· Strength and conditioning coordinator approval

This co-educational class is designed for the student who is planning to participate in athletics throughout their high school career. The class is an introductory program to the strength-training curriculum used throughout John Glenn’s athletic department. Students in this class will have an opportunity to learn foundational movement patterns and will be acclimated to the weight room with their peers, rather than upperclassmen. Students will start with basic body weight movements to gain a foundation of strength. We will gradually increase the difficulty of each movement and will progressively work the students into the full strength-training program by the end of the year. Individual and group activities will teach leadership and teamwork throughout the duration of the course. This class is a precursor to Elective Physical Education: Strength Training.

ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION I AND II

Grade Level: 9 – 12 2 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: None

This is a modified physical education class applying differentiated instruction to meet the needs, interests and abilities of each individual student. This differentiation might involve the teacher adapting/modifying content, process, environment, and/or student assessment. Students will participate in a variety of skill development, balance, coordination, fitness and weight lifting.

● May be substituted for the Required Physical Education I and II

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT


BIOLOGY I (L)

Grade Level: 9 – 10 2 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Biology I is a course based on the following core topics: cellular chemistry, structure and reproduction: matter cycles and energy transfer; interdependence of organisms; molecular basis of heredity; genetics and evolution. Instruction should focus on developing student understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from observation of natural phenomena and experimentation by designing and conducting investigations guided by theory and by evaluating and communicating the results of those investigations according to accepted procedures.


● Grade 10 ISTEP taken in May for this course

INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY-PHYSICS (L)


● QR

Integrated Chemistry-Physics is a course focused on the following core topics: motion and energy of macroscopic objects; chemical, electrical, mechanical and nuclear energy; properties of matter; transport of energy; magnetism, energy production and its relationship to the environment and economy. Instruction should focus on developing student understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from observation of natural phenomena and experimentation by designing and conducting investigations guided by theory and by evaluating and communicating the results of those investigations according to accepted procedures.


PLTW PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Grade Level: 9 or permission from instructor 2 Semesters – 2 Credits Prerequisite: Biology I or concurrent enrollment in Biology I

PLTW Principles of the Biomedical Sciences provides an introduction to this field through “hands-on” projects and problems. Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. A theme through the course is to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person. After determining the factors responsible for the death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Key biological concepts included in the curriculum are: homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease. Engineering principles such as the design process, feedback loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function will by included where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an overview of all courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses. Counts as a directed elective for General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas.

Fulfills a Core 40 Science elective requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas or counts as an Elective or Directed Elective for any diploma.

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

ETHNIC STUDIES (may be offered online)

Recommended Grade Level: none Recommended Prerequisites: none Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit Counts as an Elective for all diplomasMust be offered at least once per school year


ETHNIC STUDIES Ethnic Studies provides opportunities to broaden students’ perspectives concerning lifestyles and cultural patterns of ethnic groups in the United States. This course will either focus on a particular ethnic group or groups, or use a comparative approach to the study of patterns of cultural development, immigration, and assimilation, as well as the contributions of specific ethnic or cultural groups. The course may also include analysis of the political impact of ethnic diversity in the United States.

INDIANA STUDIES (may be offered online)

Recommended Grade Level: none Recommended Prerequisites: none Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester Counts as an Elective for all diplomaMust be offered at least once per school year

INDIANA STUDIES Indiana Studies is an integrated course that compares and contrasts state and national developments in the areas of politics, economics, history, and culture. The course uses Indiana history as a basis for understanding current policies, practices, and state legislative procedures. It also includes the study of state and national constitutions from a historical perspective and as a current foundation of government. Examination of individual leaders and their roles in a democratic society will be included and student will examine the participation of citizens in the political process. Selections from Indiana arts and literature may also be analyzed for insights into historical events and cultural expressions.


TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN - PLTW Yr 1

Grade Level: 9 – 12 1 Semester – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: none

● Year 1 Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Introduction to Engineering Design is a fundamental pre-engineering course where students become familiar with the engineering design process. Students work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using industry standard sketches and current 3D design and modeling software to represent and communicate solutions. Students apply their knowledge through hands-on projects and document their work with the use of an engineering notebook. Students progress from completing structured activities to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills. Ethical issues related to professional practice and product development are also presented.

COMPUTERS IN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION, Concurrent Enrollment

Grade Level: 9, 10 2 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: none


A career-academic sequence, career-technical, or flex credit course.

Computers in Design and Production is a course that specializes in using modern technological processes, computers, design, and production systems in the production of products and structures through the use of automated production systems. Emphasis is placed on using modern technologies and on developing career related skills for electronics, manufacturing, precision machining, welding, and architecture career pathways. Students apply ingenuity using tools, materials, processes, and resoucres to create solutions as it applies in the electronics, manufacturing, precision machining, welding, and architecture. The content and activities should be developed locally in accordance with available advanced technologies in the school. Course content should address major technological content related to topics such as: Architectural drawing and print design, desingn documentation using CAD systems; sassignments involving the interface of CAD, CNC, CAM, and CIM technologies; computer simulation of products and systems; publishing of various media; animation and related multimedia applications; 3-D modeling of products or structures; digital creation and editing of graphics and audio files; control technologies; and automation in the modern workplace.

Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

Entry level courses for World Languages are ONLY being offered in Spanish and Chinese at this time.

CHINESE IGrade Level: 9 – 12 2 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: none

Chinese I, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World


Languages, introduces students to effective strategies for beginning Chinese language learning, and to various aspects of Chinese-speaking culture. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to basic requests and questions, understand and use appropriate greetings and forms of addresses, participate in brief guided conversations on familiar topics, and write simple sentences using characters. This course also emphasizes the development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as recognizing letters and sounds of familiar words and comprehending brief oral directions. Additionally, students will examine the practices, products and perspectives of Chinese-speaking culture; recognize basic routine practices of the target culture; and recognize and use situation-appropriate non-verbal communication. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas and the application of understanding Chinese language and culture outside of the classroom.

● Fulfills a World Language requirement for the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma or counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for any diploma

SPANISH I

Grade Level: 9 – 12 2 Semesters – 2 CreditsPrerequisite: Pass E/LA Portion of ISTEP+, B or Better in Eng 8

Spanish I introduces students to effective strategies for beginning Spanish language learning, and to various aspects of Spanish-speaking culture. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to basic requests and questions, understand and use appropriate greetings and forms of address, participate in brief guided conversations on familiar topics, and write short passages with guidance. This course also emphasizes the development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as reading isolated words and phrases in a situational context and comprehending brief written or oral directions. Additionally, students will examine the practices, products and perspectives of Spanish-speaking culture; recognize basic routine practices of the target culture;


and recognize and use situation-appropriate non-verbal communication. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas and the application of understanding Spanish language and culture outside of the classroom.


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