ENGLISH

English I – Regular (184101R) SurveyLiterature: The overall focus of the 9thgrade course is identity. The courseemphasis is student-driven inquiry withtraditional skill-building through the lens ofessential questioning. Students read andrespond to a range of fiction, nonfiction,poetry, and drama. Students use formaland informal writing to question, analyze,and reflect on each of these texts.Curriculum is aligned to common corestandards. Quarterly assessments aregiven. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: NoneGrade: 9 Length: 2 Sem Credit 1.0

English III-Honors (184301H) Honorslevel course. Same course content asRegular British Literature but with moredifficult reading selections covered ingreater depth. SLC: ALL Prerequisite:English II Honors credit; Departmentconsent. Grade: 11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

English I-Honors (184101H) Honors levelcourse. Same course content as in regularSurvey Literature/English 1 but with moredifficult reading selections covered ingreater depth. Quarterly exams are given.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: : 7th GradeISAT scores and/or department consent.Grade: 9 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

English IV Regular (184401R) WorldLiterature: This course of literature coversthe classic to modern world literature buttraces literature through history viaconnections to warfare and strife. Areview of conventions, usage andgrammar will be coupled with a formalresearch project. Areas of vocabulary,comprehension, fluency, and writing areaddressed. Curriculum is aligned tocommon core standards. SLC: ALLPrerequisites; English III credit Grade:12 Length 2 Sem credit 1.0

English II-Regular (184201R) AmericanLiterature: The overall focus of the 10thgrade course builds on the identity focus ofthe grade 9 course. Students will explorethe defining values, ideals, andcharacteristics of American society – fromcolonial to current times. Students will readand respond to a range of fiction,nonfiction, poetry and drama; and they willuse both formal and informal writingthroughout the year to question, analyzeand reflect on each text. Quarterly examsare given. Curriculum is aligned to commoncore standards. SLC: ALL Prerequisites:English I credit. Grade: 10 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

English IV Honors (184401H) Honorslevel course. Course covers WorldLiterature curriculum but traces literaturethrough history via connections to warfareand strife. A review of conventions, usageand grammar will be coupled with a formalresearch project. Areas of vocabulary,comprehension, fluency, and writing areaddressed. SLC: ALL Prerequisites:English III Honors credit anddepartment consent. Grade: 12 Length2 Sem Credit 1.0

English II Honors (184201H) Honors levelcourse. Same course content as RegularAmerican Literature but with more difficultreading selections covered in greaterdepth. Quarterly assessments are given.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: English IHonors credit, PLAN scores, and/or

English III-AP English Language andComposition (175101A) This course is acollege level preparatory course for theAdvanced Placement Language test aswell as an introduction and survey courseto British Literature. In addition to theBritish Literature component, course

department consent. Grade: 10 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0 SLC: ALL

covers base curriculum of first twosemesters of college composition.Students will take the AP exam in May.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: English IIHonors credit, and/or departmentconsent. Summer work may berequired. Grade: 11 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

English III-Regular (184301R) BritishLiterature: The class covers the Anglo-Saxon through the modern era. The writingcomponents focus on persuasive, literaryanalysis, synthesis and research.Curriculum is aligned to common corestandards. SLC: ALL Prerequisites:English II credit Grade: 11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

English IV-AP Literature andComposition (171101A) This courseprovides a learning experience similar to acollege level introduction to literaturecourse and will prepare students to sit forthe AP Literature and Composition test.Students will complete critical readingsand studies of the selection of literaryworks of various genres from the 16th

century through the present. Writing is amajor part of this course and will focus onthe critical analysis of literature.Requirements include weekly responsepapers and formal research paper.Students will take the AP exam in May.Summer work may be required. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: AP Language andComposition credit and/or departmentconsent. Grade: 12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

AVID-I (194101R) An in-school academicsupport 4-year program that focuses ondeveloping crucial skills needed to preparestudents for college eligibility and success.Skills taught include taking notes in Cornellstyle, organization of class work for allcourses, essay writing, time management,goal setting, reading, college searching,group work, tutoring and leadership. SLC: GS, HW, LAC, PVA. Prerequisites:AVID Coordinator’s recommendation.Grade: 9 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Academic Decathlon (I,II,III,IV) (155101-401R)Students will study topics related to agiven theme, which changes yearly.Special consideration is given to theLanguage and Literature topics, essaywriting, and speech writing/deliveringcomponents of the program. Requiresparticipation in up to four Saturdaypractices or scrimmages and all of theapplicable regional, city, and statecompetitions. Academic Decathlonprepares students to compete in theUnited States (www.usad.org) AcademicDecathlon competition. Summer work maybe required. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: APLanguage ad Composition credit and/orDepartment consent. Grade: 12 Length2 Sem Credit 1.0

AVID-II (194201R) Continuation of re-enforcing the foundation skills taught inAVID I. Additional work and focus is onsearching colleges, resume writing, andcreating service learning projects. Field

Argument & Debate (193101R) Thiscourse is designed to teach students todevelop and defend valid arguments.Students will become bettercommunicators and learn skills that will

trips are taken to local colleges anduniversities to expose students to collegelife. In addition, service learning field tripsexpose students to the issues in theircommunity and how to give back toimprove the community. Additional focus onimproving students’ grades through-in classtutoring in order to prepare students to takeAdvanced Placement courses their juniorand senior year. SLC: GS, HW, LAC, PVA. Prerequisites:AVID I; Coordinator’s recommendationGrade: 10 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

help them in everyday life as well ascollege. Debate is an interactive class thatallows students to voice their opinions andargue for what they believe in a safe,respectful atmosphere. Students will alsoparticipate in competitive debate and getto travel across the city and compete withother schools for awards and evenscholarships. Debate also teaches criticalthinking, logical reasoning, andresearching skills. SLC: Global StudiesGrade: 10 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

AVID-III (194301R) Continuation of skillsand work form AVID I and II with additionalfocus on essay writing, narrowing theircollege research, tutoring in AdvancedPlacement courses, and researchingscholarships. Extra work is done in readingand writing to strengthen students’ skills sothey are prepared for the rigor of collegework. Emphasis on ACT test preparationthrough the Cambridge program. Field tripsare taken to local and away colleges anduniversities to expose students to differentoptions. SLC: GS, HW, LAC, PVA.Prerequisites: AVID II Grade: 11 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

Film Study (195101R) In this course,students will be introduced to differentaspects of film and film-making. Studentswill look at film history, directing,cinematography, editing, sound, set,design and genre. Students will learn toview film critically; read and analyzewriting about film; and respond to filmsthrough thoughtful writing. SLC:Performance & Visual Arts, Technology& Engineering Grade: 12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

AVID IV (194401R) Continuation of skillsand work from AVID I, II, and III withadditional focus on essay writing,completing college applications,scholarships, FAFSA forms, researchingother financial options, and tutoring inAdvanced Placement courses. Extra workis done in reading and writing to strengthenstudents’ skills so they are prepared for therigor of college work.SLC: GS, HW, LAC, PVA. Prerequisites:AVID II & III Grade: 12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Drama 2 Honors (133201H) This coursedeepens the study of the theories ofacting, directing, and stage production thatwere covered in Drama 1. Students willlearn and practice the theories oflegendary directors. A variety of plays areread each year to supplement the craftsbeing studied. The culminating project ofthe class is the performance of a collectionof student-directed and produced one-actplays. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Drama I.Recommendation of English teacher orconsent of instructor. Grade:11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Drama I Regular (133101R) This courseintroduces students to acting, directing, andstage production. Acting techniques areexplored and practiced through smallperformances in pairs and larger groups. Avariety of plays are read each year tosupplement the crafts being studied. Theculminating project of the class is theperformance of a collection of student-directed and produced one-act plays. SLC:

Journalism I (132101R)This course is a survey of all introductoryskills and concepts necessary to survive inthe field. All students will gain experiencein journalistic writing, including the 5-beatsystem, and will be able to organize andpublish, to the masses, current events.Units will include Law and the FirstAmendment, the beat system, advertising,ethics, and writing for online. Since

ALL. Meets fine arts requirement.Grade:11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

journalism is ever changing, so too is thecontent taught. When a new piece oftechnology, or a new social media outlet iscreated, it becomes essential to ourcourse. SLC: Lang. Arts &Communication. Recommendation ofEnglish teacher or consent ofinstructor. Grade: 10, 11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

Drama I Honors (133101H)This course is designed for students whohave had previous theater experience andcovers acting, directing, and stageproduction. Acting techniques are exploredand practiced through small performancesin pairs and larger groups. A variety ofplays are read each year to supplement thecrafts being studied. The culminatingproject of the class is the performance of acollection of student-directed and producedone-act plays. SLC: ALL. Consent ofinstructor. Grade:11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Journalism 1 Honors (132101H): Honorsstudents are exposed to the same units,but the tests are different. Once secondsemester begins, honors students canbegin transitioning into writing articles andlearning skills for how to run the onlineschool newspaper, on their own time.These students are recruited to joinjournalism 2, and become editors for theschool paper, the following year. SLC:ALL Recommendation of Englishteacher or consent of instructor. Grade:10, 11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Basic Journalism (132101R)The objective of this course is to improveon various writing techniques and exploredifferent writing skills. Students will beginthe year by gaining a better understandingof all aspects of journalism including thehistory, the first amendment, and elementsof a newspaper. Next students willread The Freedom Writers Diary and reflecton the unique characters in the storythrough journaling and a research project.Lastly, students will learn different aspectsof real-world writing that they can apply asthey transition and graduate from highschool. Students will learn how to write aresume, cover letter, and business letter.They will also do a job research projectincluding job applications, mock jobinterviews, and thank you notes. Through adiverse array of learned writing techniques,students in this class will gain a betterunderstanding of skills they can use in theirfuture. SLC: ALL. IEP requirements.Grade:11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Journalism Newspaper II Regular(159201R) This course gets into advancedmaterial. Units include advanced lawincluding precedent in the field, the wild-wild west, and history. Students areresponsible, on a daily basis, for creatingand maintaining the school paper.Everything is online, and students get reallife experience in the field. Their skillstransition nicely to college level coursesand papers. The history of journalism andthe critical issues facing today’s professionwill be explored. Students may earn theopportunity to publish in the schoolnewspaper. SLC: Lang. Arts &Communication. Recommendation ofEnglish teacher or consent ofinstructor. Grade: 11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

College Preparation: Reading & Writingin the Health Professions (119101R)This class prepares students for thereading and writing skills necessary for

Journalism Newspaper II Honors(159201H) This course gets into advancedmaterial. Units include advanced lawincluding precedent in the field, the wild-

post-secondary study in health and medicalprofessions. Units will be designed toexpose students to a variety ofprofessional, medical, and scientificpublications. Students will also learn thebasics of objective writing with medicalrhetoric, understand the use of Latin andGreek root words in the medical field, andlearn how to decipher technical terminologyused in journals and reports. SLC: Lang. Arts & CommunicationGrade: 11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

wild west, and history. Students areresponsible, on a daily basis, for creatingand maintaining the school paper.Everything is online, and students get reallife experience in the field. Their skillstransition nicely to college level coursesand papers. The history of journalism andthe critical issues facing today’s professionwill be explored. Students may earn theopportunity to publish in the schoolnewspaper. In addition, honors studentsmust become editors for the Mather FreePress, and must maintain the school paperas a part of their grades. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Journalism I Honorscredit and consent of instructor .Grade:12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Journalism Yearbook I Honors(156101H) The course offers on-the-jobtraining for staff members and editors of theschool yearbook. Students practiceorganization, design, layout, and writingskills. Students also learn photography, aswell as how to use Photoshop andYearbook Avenue. This course is asupplement to regular English courses, nota substitute. Honors credit. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Recommendation ofEnglish teacher or consent of instructor.Grade:11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Interdisciplinary Writing Regular(162101R) This course is offered as apreparatory class for both real-world andcollege writing. The focus will be on therhetorical function of language as it relatesto both reading and writing. Students willanalyze the language choices ofprofessional writers and implement thosestrategies into their original work. Thegenres covered will be argument,rhetorical analysis, research, literaryanalysis, and creative nonfiction. SLC:Language Arts & CommunicationPrerequisites Recommendation ofEnglish teacher or consent ofinstructor. Grade: 11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Journalism Yearbook II Honors(156201H) Editors of the school newspaperand editors of the school yearbook areeligible to enroll in this advanced journalismand leadership course in which studentsare expected to demonstrate expertise in avariety of journalistic disciplines includingreporting, writing, copy-editing, layoutdesign, and photography. Students willmake content decisions, manage staffdeadlines, mentor staff members, and willlearn a variety of organizational andmanagement techniques to assist them inworking with staff members. Yearbook 2Honors is the culminating course in theprint-journalism program and serves as abridge to college and professional-levelpublication work. SLC: ALL Prerequisites:

Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature(163101R)Each thematic section will have assignedreadings providing the historicalbackground for that section from thebeginnings of Science Fiction to thepresent. These readings are to be doneprior to reading the assigned short fiction.Class time will be divided into lecture anddiscussion, with extensive time madeavailable for the discussion of importantauthors, important works, majorinfluences, trends and primarythemes/concepts within the focus area. SLC: TE Prerequisites:Recommendation of English teacher orconsent of instructor. Grade:11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Yearbook I Honors; Instructor’s approvalGrade:11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0Latin American Literature (168101R)This survey course of Latin AmericanLiterature in (English) translation whichprovides an overview of main literarymovements through the study of majorworks. Reading selections may includesuch works as: novels, poetry, drama, shortstories and essays. Works will be analyzedin terms of style, influence, culturalsignificance, political importance and/orcommercial success. SLC: Lang. Arts &Communication Prerequisites:Recommendation of English teacher orconsent of instructor. Grade:11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

ESL

English as Second Language I(186101R) Course develops basiccommunicative competence in the areas oflistening, speaking, reading and writingaligned to WIDA and Common Corestandards. Importance is placed ondeveloping survival skills, articulatingpersonal and social needs adapting to anew environment and culture. Concurrentwith Communication I (16710) course.SLC: ALL Enrollment is determined byESL 1 placement Grade: 9,10,11, Length2 Sem Credit 1.0

Communication I ESL (167101R) Thiscourse is designed to improve listening,reading, speaking and writing skills alignedto WIDA and Common Core standards forESL I students. SLC: ALL Concurrentwith ESL I (167101R) course.Prerequisites: Enrollment in ESL I/Grade level: 9,10,11 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

English as Second Language II(186201R) Students will continue todevelop basic communicative, cognitive,and academic skills. Emphasis will be onreading, writing, speech, and drama alignedto WIDA and Common Core standards. Inaddition, formal introduction to authenticliterature will begin. Concurrent withCommunication II (167201R). SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Enrollment is determinedby level of English proficiency.Grade:9,10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit1.0

Communication II ESL (167201R) Thiscourse is designed to improve listening, reading,speaking and writing skills aligned to WIDA andCommon Core standards for ESL II students. SLC:ALL Enrollment is determined by levelof English proficiency. Concurrent withESL II (186201R) Prerequisite:Enrollment in ESL IICourse Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

English as Second Language III(186301R) The third year will refine basiccommunicative, cognitive, and academicskills in English. Emphasis will be onliterature and creative writing to improvetransition to more complex English

ESL Communication III (167301R) Thiscourse is designed to improve listening, reading,speaking and writing skills aligned to WIDA andCommon Core standards for ESL III students.SLC: ALL Enrollment is determined bylevel of English proficiency. Concurrent

literature courses that are aligned to WIDAand Common Core Standards. Concurrentwith Written-Oral Communication I(16910) course. SLC: ALL Prerequisites:ESL 2 credit or proficiency at ESL 3level. Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

with ESL III (186301R) Prerequisite:Enrollment in ESL IIICourse Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

English I-ESL IV (115101R) This courseparallels the curriculum of 9th gradeEnglish 1 curriculum aligned to WIDA andCommon Core Standards. The overallfocus of this course is identity. The courseemphasis is students-driven inquiry withtraditional skill-building. Through the lens ofessential questions students read andrespond to a range of fiction, nonfiction,poetry, and drama. Students use formaland informal writing to question, analyze,and reflect on each of these texts.Quarterly assessments are given invocabulary, comprehension, fluency, andwriting. Test taking skills and practice testgiven at the various year levels.Concurrent with Topics in Literature ESL(142101R). SLC: ALL Prerequisites:Enrollment is determined by level ofEnglish proficiency Grade:9,10,11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Topics in Literature ESL (142101R) Thiscourse is designed to improve listening,reading, speaking and writing skills forESL 4 12717 students. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Enrollment is determinedby level of English proficiency or ESLIV placement level. Concurrent withEnglish I-ESL IV (115101R) Grade:9,10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

English II-ESL V (114101R) The overallfocus of this 10th grade course builds onthe identity focus of the grade 9 coursealigned to WIDA and Common CoreStandards. Students will explore thedefining values, ideals, and characteristicsof American society and literature– fromcolonial to current times. Students will readand respond to a range of fiction,nonfiction, poetry and drama; and they willuse both formal and informal writingthroughout the year to question, analyzeand reflect on each text. Quarterly examsare given. No companion course SLC:ALL Prerequisites: ELL PlacementGrade: 10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0English III-ESL VI (131301R) This courseis designed for advanced level of ELLplacement. The curriculum aligned to WIDAand Common Core Standards parallels withthe 11th grade British Literature course.The literature of this course covers thefollowing periods of British literature:Romantic, Victorian, and Modern. The

English IV-ESL VII (131401R) Thecurriculum is designed for advanced levelESL students. The curriculum parallelswith 12th grade World Literature regularcourse aligned to WIDA and CommonCore Standards. This course of literaturecovers the classic to the modern literature.A review of the conventions, usage and

writing component focuses on the formalresearch paper. Each semester addressesconvention, usage and grammar. Testtaking skills and practice tests are used ona regular basis in preparation for theP.S.A.E. and A.C.T. components. Nocompanion course SLC: ALLPrerequisites: ELL PlacementGrade:11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

grammar will be coupled with a formalresearch paper with currency accepteddocumentation and format. Nocompanion course SLC: ALLPrerequisites: ELL Placement Grade:12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

SOCIAL STUDIES

World Studies Regular (231101R) Culturalsurvey of World History from 4,000 BCE-present. Course content examinesevolution of Europe, Africa, Asia, and LatinAmerican. SLC: ALL Prerequisites:Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit1.0

Global Model UN (261101R) (Cons EdSem 2) The Global Classrooms curriculum isdesigned to bring the United Nations into theclassroom. Each unit is devoted to a specific issue-area confronted by the UN. The lessons allowstudents to become immersed in internationalaffairs while building essential readingcomprehension, writing, public speaking anddebating skills. The curriculum featuressimulations of UN bodies in which students role-play as ambassadors from UN Member States. TheGlobal Classrooms curriculum offers an excitingand dynamic way to incorporate global issues intothe classroom experience. The course is presentedin two parts. One part deals with contemporaryhistory from World War 1 to the present. Anotherpart deals with the UN and its role in the World.The course concludes with a Model United NationsSimulation in which high schools throughout thecity will participate. Past locations for theconference have been Navy Pier, McCormickPlace, IIT, and UIC. SLC: Global StudiesPrerequisites: Grade: 11, 12 Length 1Sem Credit 1.0

World Studies Honors (231101H) Honorslevel course. Same course content as inRegular classes but with more in-depthanalysis. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: 7thGrade ISAT scores and/or departmentconsent. Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

United States History Regular(236101R) (PL 195 Test Sem 1) Americanhistory from colonial period to presenttime. Students will take the PL 195 test.SLC: ALL Perquisites: World Studiescredit Grade:10,11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

World Studies ESL 3+(231101R)Coursework is the same as for regularstudents but instruction, assignments andtesting are modified to meet the needs ofthe Limited English Proficiency students.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: LEP PlacementGrade: 9,10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit1.0

United States History Honors (236101R)(PL 195 Test Sem 1) Honors level course.American History from colonial period topresent time. Students will take the PL 195Test. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: WorldStudies Honor credit and Departmentrecommendation Grade: 10 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

World Geography ESL (252101R)This class explores the physical and humangeography of the world. A regional

United States History ESL III-IV(236101R) (PL 195 Test Sem 1)Coursework is the same as for regular

approach is used to examine all countries,with special attention given to the U.S.Consumer Education is offered. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: LEP Placement Grade:9,10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

students but instruction, assignments andtesting are modified to meet the needs ofthe Limited English Proficiency students.Students will take the PL 195 Test. SLC:ALL Prerequisites: LEP PlacementGrade: 10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit1.0

Law in American Society (280101R)(Cons Ed Sem 1)This class explores the role of law ineveryday life by covering a wide variety oftopics, such as criminal law, civil law,constitutional law, and the court system. Throughout the course, students willevaluate the themes of justice and fairnessthrough analyzing cases, current events,and participating in class discussion. SLC:LAC, SS (Non-Law), Tech & EnginPrerequisites: Grade: 11, 12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

Contemporary American HistoryRegular (238101R) (Cons Ed Sem 2)This course covers material in the post-war America from 1945 to the present.Politics, the economy & social issues inpostwar America, as well as organizationaland note-taking skills in preparation forcollege. SLC: Global Studies, Tech &Engin, & Social Science—Non-LawPrerequisites: US History credit 11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Sociology Regular (299101R) (Cons EdSem 2) Students in this class study theactions of groups of people. The coursefocuses on studying cultural trends,socialization, families, education, anddeviance. SLC: Global Studies, Heath &Welnnes, LAC, PVA. Prerequisites:Juniors with GPA less than 2.5 andPLAN reading score less than 14 Grade:11 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Contemporary American HistoryHonors (238101H) (Cons Ed Sem 2) Thiscourse goes into more depth to coverpost-war America from 1945 to thepresent. Politics, the economy & socialissues in postwar America, as well asorganizational and note-taking skills inpreparation for college. Students may berequired to complete papers and projects.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: US Historycredit 11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Psychology Regular (207101R) (Cons EdSem 1) Introduction to psychology. Thecourse covers the foundations, of social,physiological, personality, developmentaltheories, treatment as well as of disorders.SLC: Global Studies; Health & Wellness;Performance & Visual Arts; SocialScience—Non-Law Prerequisites:Grade: 11, 12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Latin American History Regular(291101R) (Cons Ed Sem 2) Junior/Senior elective course. Survey of Spain,Portugal, Central and South Americancountries. Cons. Ed. Requirement offeredas class component. SLC: GlobalStudies, SS (Non-Law) Prerequisites:Grade: 11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Psychology Honors (207101H) (Cons EdSem 1) Same as above, but the curriculumis modified for more in-depth examinationof the topics. The students must write aresearch paper and participate in the healthfair in the Spring. SLC: ALL Prerequisites:Written consent Grade: 11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

Latin American History Honors (ConsEd Sem 2) (291101H) Honors levelcourse. Same course content as inRegular classes but more emphasis onwriting. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Writtenconsent Grade: 11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

AP Psychology (271101A) (Cons Ed Sem2) The AP Psychology course is designedto introduce students to the systematic and

AP World History (245101A) (Cons EdSem 2)The purpose of the AP World History

scientific study of the behavior and mentalprocesses of human beings and otheranimals. Students are exposed to thepsychological facts, principles, andphenomena associated with each of themajor subfields within psychology. Theyalso learn about the ethics and methodspsychologists use in their science andpractice. Students will take the AP exam inMay.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Writtenconsent. Summer work may be required.Grade: 11, 12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

course is to develop a greaterunderstanding of the evolution of globalprocess and contacts in interaction withdifferent types of human societies. Thisunderstanding is advanced through acombination of selective factual knowledgeand appropriate analytical skills. Thecourse highlights the nature of changes ininternational frameworks and their causesand consequences, as well ascomparisons among major societies. Itemphasizes relevant factual knowledgeused in conjunction with leadinginterpretive issues and types of historicalevidence. The course builds on anunderstanding of cultural, institutional andtechnological patternsStudents will take the AP exam in May.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Writtenconsent. Summer work may berequired. Grade: 11, 12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

AP US History (276101A) (Cons Ed Sem2) An in-depth course of U.S. Historystarting with the thirteen colonies through2010. The course involves collegepreparation work which includes essays.Students will take the AP exam in May.SLC: ALL Prequisites: Written consent.Summer work may be required. Grade:10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

AP Government (272201A) (Cons EdSem 2) The topics that will be coveredincludes how the three main branches ofgovernment functions, campaigns andelections, and public interest in politics.Students will take the AP exam in May.SLC: ALL Prequisites: Written consent.Summer work may be required. Grade:11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

SCIENCE

Biology Regular (332101R) The conceptsinvestigated in the study of biology includethe study of cellular structures and function,photosynthesis & cellular respiration, theprinciples of heredity and reproduction,DNA and protein synthesis, Evolutionaryadaptations and natural selection, thefundamentals of taxonomy, food chains andfood webs, biological diversity andconservation. Students will conduct labexperiments and investigations. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Grade:9,10 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Chemistry Regular (334101R) Presentbasic principles that underlie theproperties of matter with emphasis on theproperties of elements and compounds.Students use mathematics to describe thecomposition as well as the transformationof substances. Laboratory safety andmeasurement techniques are emphasized.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Biology &Algebra full credit Grade: 10,11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Biology Honors (332101H) Same coursecontent as Biology Regulars but with anemphasis on independent research baseinvestigations. Science Fair Project

Chemistry Honors (334101H) Samecourse content as Chemistry Regular butwith more advanced applications to thetheoretical and historical development of

required. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: 7thGrade ISAT scores and/or departmentconsent. Grade: 9 Length 2 Sem Credit1.0

chemistry in preparation for AP Chemistry.Science Fair Project required. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Biology and Algebracredit; Teacher recommendation Grade:10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Biology ESL III-IV (332101R) Courseworkis the same as for Biology Regulars butinstruction, assignments and testing aremodified to meet the needs of the limitedEnglish proficiency students. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: LEP placementGrade:9,10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit1.0

Chemistry ESL III-V (334101R)Coursework is the same as ChemistryRegulars but instruction, assignments andtesting are modified to meet the needs ofthe limited English Proficiency students.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: ELL PlacementGrade: 10,11 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Environmental Science ESL (339101R)A survey course that presents basicconcepts in environmental and life science.Instructions, assignments and testing aremodified to meet the needs of limitedEnglish proficiency students.SLC: ALL. Prerequisites: ESL placementGrade: 9-11. Length: 2 sem Credit: 1.0

Physics Regular (333101R) Theinvestigation of motion, force, energy,electricity, magnetism, and light.Experimental investigations andmathematics are used to explore anddescribe these investigations. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Biology, Chemistry &Algebra credit; Grade: 11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

Anatomy-Physiology Regular (391101R)An introductory college level course thatstudies the major tissues and organsystems of the human body. Completion ofanatomical drawings, laboratoryinvestigations which include dissections,and technology-based projects, arerequired. This course does not meet thescience graduation requirement. SLC:Health & Wellness; Lang. Arts & CommGrade: 12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Physics Honors (333101H) Same coursecontent as Physics Regular but with moreadvanced investigations in preparation forAP Physics. Science Fair Project required.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Writtenconsent Grade: 11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Anatomy-Physiology Honors (391101H)Same course content as Anatomy-Physiology Regulars but with a monthlyindependent research paper analysis ondifferent types of human diseases. HealthFair Project required. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Written consent. Grade:12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Physics ESL IV-VI (333101R)Coursework is the same as PhysicsRegulars but instruction, assignments andtesting are modified to meet the needs ofthe limited English Proficiency students.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: ELL PlacementGrade: 11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

AP Physics B (373101A) An extension ofthe honors physics course. This course isequivalent to an introductory college levelphysics class and is a preparation for theAdvanced Placement Exam. Science Fairproject required. Students will take the APexam in May. SLC: ALL Prerequisites:Physics credit & Written consent.Summer work may be required. Grade:12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

AP Chemistry (374101A) A review andfurther exploration of the first yearChemistry and introduction of new,advanced topics. Students should spendan average of six to eight hours a weekoutside of class working on assignedreadings, questions, problems, and labs.Science fair project required. Students willtake the AP exam in May. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Chemistry credit; Writtenconsent. Summer work may be

required. Grade: 11, 12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

AP Biology (372101A) AP Biology is acomprehensive college biology course thatemphasizes cells, energy exchange,heredity, DNA, biotechnology, ecology,evolution, organisms and populations.When students complete AP Biology, theywill have acquired enough knowledge tobe successful on the AP exam in May.They will also have excellent laboratoryskills. They will be ready to place intohigher biology courses at the 200 levelwhen they attend university. Science fairproject required. Students will take the APexam in May. SLC: ALL Prerequisites:Honors Biology, Chemistry & Writtenconsent. Summer work may berequired. Grade: 11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

MATH

Algebra Regular (413301R) This courseincludes performing fundamentaloperations on real numbers; exponents;solving l inear equations and inequali t ies;applications; functions; graphing l inearequations; slope; systems of l inearequations. Exponents and polynomials;factoring polynomials; rat ional expressionsand equations; solving quadratic equations;graphing quadratic functions; roots andradicals. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Grade: 9 Length2 Sem. Credit 1.0

Geometry Regular (434101R) Topicsincludes measurement of length,circumference, measurement of area,dimension, angles and parallels, sum ofmeasures of angles, tr iangle, polygons,centers and l ines of symmetry, congruentfigures, similari ty, area of tr iangle, thePythagorean Theorem, & surface area, andvolume. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Algebracredit or Algebra Competency CreditGrade: 9, 10 Length 2. Sem. Credit 1.0

Algebra Honors (413301H) Honors levelcourse. An accelerated Algebra course. Fiveintegrated problem solving units concentrating onmathematical investigations. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Prerequisites:7th Grade ISAT scores and/ordepartment consent. Grade: 9 Length 2Sem. Credit 1.0

Geometry Honors (434101H) Honors levelcourse: An accelerated course to regular & includesstatistical analysis &Trigonometry.

SLC: ALL Prerequisites: AlgebraHonors credit and Departmentrecommendation or High Pass on theAlgebra Competency Credit ScoreGrade: 9,10 Length 2 Sem. Credit 1.0

Algebra ESL (413301R) Coursework is the sameas for regular students but instruction, assignmentand testing are modified to meet the needs of theLimited English Proficiency student. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: LEP PlacementGrade: 9 Length 2 Sem. Credit 1.0

Geometry ESL (4) 434101R Coursework is thesame as for regular students but instruction,assignment and testing are modified to meet theneeds of the Limited English Proficiency student. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: LEP Placementand Algebra Credit Grade: 10 Length 2Sem. Credit 1.0

Advanced Algebra with TrigonometryRegular (435101R) Topics involvingreal numbers and their properties,operations of polynomials, solvinglinear equations and inequalit ies,solving absolute value equations andinequalit ies, understanding of radicalexpressions, & operations ofcomplex numbers. Also it includessolving quadratic equations, systemsof equations, graphing l inearequations & inequalit ies. Also thiscourse include trigonometricfunctions, solution of r ight tr iangles,identit ies and trigonometricequations, graphs, inversetrigonometric functions, solution ofoblique triangles, and complexnumbers.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Geometry creditGrade: 11,12 Length 2 Sem. Credit 1.0

Pre-Calculus Regular (468101R). Thiscourse includes Analysis of l inear,quadratic, polynomial, rat ional,exponential , and logarithmic functions asthey apply to calculus. Other topicsinclude system of equations and conics.Also angles, radian measure, r ighttriangle tr igonometry, graphs, inversetrigonometric functions, tr igonometricequations, verifying identi t ies, and lawsof sine and cosine.SLC: ALL & Social Science (Non-law)Prerequisites: Completion of AdvancedAlg. W/ Trig Grade 11, 12 Length 2 Sem.Credit 1.0

Advanced Algebra with TrigonometryHonors (435101H) Honors level course. Coversquadratic expressions, functions, coordinategeometry, linear programming, matrices, and slope.Algebra Trigonometry is taught in sem.1 & Pre-Calculus is taught in Sem.2. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Geometry Honors creditand Department consent. Grade: 11Length 2 Sem. Credit 1.0

Pre-Calculus Honors (468101H) This coursehas the same goal as above and covers content at afaster pace.SLC:ALL Prerequisites: Writtenconsent Grade 11, 12 Length 2 Sem.Credit 1.0

Advanced Alg. W/ Trig. ESL (435101R)Coursework is the same as for the regular studentsbut instruction, assignment and testing are modifiedto meet the needs of the Limited English Proficiencystudents. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Geometry ESL &LEP Placement Grade: 10,11 Length 2Sem. Credit 1.0

AP Calculus AB (471101A) Topics includefunctions; l imits and continuity;differentiation; applications ofderivatives. Integration, applications ofdefinite integrals; integrals andtranscendental functions; and techniquesof integration. Students will take the AP examin May.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Honors Adv.Alg./Trig; Written consent Grade 11,12Length 2 Sem. Credit 1.0

College Algebra R (458101R) This courseoffers topics such as complex numbers;radical and rational equations; l inear andquadratic equations and inequali t ies;absolute value equations and inequali t ies;l ines and slope; graphs; inverse,exponential , and logarithmic functions;systems of equations and inequali t ies;conics; applications.SLC: Global Studies Grade:12 Length 2Sem. Credit 1.0

AP Statistics (474101A) This course offersdescriptive statist ics; histograms andfrequency distributions; measure ofcentral tendency; probabil i ty; binomialand normal distr ibution; samplingdistributions; estimation; hypothesistesting; regression and correlation.Students will take the AP exam in May.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Adv. Alg./Trigcredit; Departmental Consent Grade 11,12 Length 2 Sem. Credit 1.0

WORLD LANGUAGE

French I Regular (552101R) Students will beable to communicate basic needs and information inFrench. Strong emphasis is given to correctpronunciation and communication. Students willlearn present tense verbs and grammar concepts tohave a basic conversation. Participation inMiddlebury Interactive Languages. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Grade :9,10,11, Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

French III Regular (552301R) Students willlearn new vocabulary and grammar. Mastery ofgrammatical structures and tenses, oralcommunication, and increased knowledge ofwriting and reading in the language is expected.Possible participation in Middlebury InteractiveLanguages. SLC: Global Studies; Lang. Arts& Comm. Social Science, TechnologyEngineering, AVID. Prerequisites:French II credit; Written consent Grade:11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

French I Honors (552101R) Students will beable to communicate basic needs and information inFrench. Strong emphasis is given to correctpronunciation and communication. Students willlearn present tense verbs and grammar concepts tohave a basic conversation. Possible participation inMiddlebury Interactive Languages. Studentsenrolled in this course will meet all requirements forFrench1 Regular, but are held to higher standardsthat will be clearly communicated by the classroomteacher and are expected to participate in theNational French Contest. The honors class acquiresthe course material at a faster pace. Mastery ofgrammatical structures and tenses is expected. SLC:ALL Prerequisites 7th Grade ISAT scoresand/or department consent. Grade :9,10,11, Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

French III Honors (552301H) Students willlearn new vocabulary and grammar. Studentsenrolled in this course will meet all requirementsfor French 3 Regular, but they will be held tohigher standards that will be clearly communicatedby the classroom teacher. The honors class acquiresthe course material at a faster pace and all studentsenrolled are expected to participate in the NationalFrench Contest. Mastery of grammatical structuresand tenses, oral communication, and increasedknowledge of writing and reading in the languageis expected. Possible participation in MiddleburyInteractive Languages. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: French II Honors credit;Written consent Grade: 11, 12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

French II Regular (552201R) Students willlearn new vocabulary and grammar. Specialemphasis will be given to readings of the geography,history and the culture of France. Possibleparticipation in Middlebury Interactive Languages.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: French I credit;Written consent Grade: 10,11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

French IV Regular (552401R) New andmore advanced vocabulary and grammarconcepts are presented in this class.Understanding of grammatical structuresand tenses, oral communication, andincreased knowledge of writing andreading in the language is expected.Possible participation in MiddleburyInteractive Languages. SLC: GlobalStudies; Lang. Arts & Comm. SocialScience. Prerequisites: French IIIHonors credit; Written consent Grade:12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

French II Honors (552201H) Students willlearn new vocabulary and grammar. Specialemphasis will be given to readings of the geography,history and the culture of France. Possibleparticipation in Middlebury Interactive Languages.Students enrolled in this course will meet allrequirements for French 2 Regular, but they will beheld to higher standards that will be clearlycommunicated by the classroom teacher. The honorsclass acquires the course material at a faster paceand expects students to participate in the NationalFrench Contest. Mastery of grammatical structuresand tenses and oral communication is expected.

French IV Honors (552401H) New andmore advanced vocabulary and grammarconcepts are presented in this class.Mastery of grammatical structures andtenses, oral communication, andincreased knowledge of writing andreading in the language is expected.Possible participation in MiddleburyInteractive Languages. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: French III Honors credit;Written consent Grade: 12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

SLC: ALL Prerequisites: French I H credit;Written approval Grade: 10, 11, 12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0Spanish I Regular (558101R) Students areintroduced to basic oral, writing and reading skills inSpanish. Strong emphasis is given to correctpronunciation and communication. Students willlearn present tense verbs and grammar concepts tohave a basic conversation. Possible participation inMiddlebury Interactive Languages. SLC: ALL,Non-native speakers. Prerequisites: NoneGrade: 9,10, 11 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Spanish III Regular (558301R) The purposeof this course is to further students’ conversationalskills in Spanish. In addition to new vocabulary,more advanced grammatical points will be covered.This course also provides an understanding of theculture and customs of Spanish-speaking people.Special emphasis will be given to readings of thegeography, history and the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. .SLC: Global Studies;Lang. Arts & Comm. Social Science,Technology Engineering, AVID.Prerequisites: Spanish II credit; Writtenconsent Grade:11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Spanish I Honors (558101H) Students areintroduced to basic oral, writing and reading skills inSpanish. Strong emphasis is given to correctpronunciation and communication. Students willlearn present tense verbs and grammar concepts tohave a basic conversation. At the beginning, greatemphasis is placed on speaking and listeningcomprehension. In addition to this, the studentdevelops an awareness and understanding of othercultures. Students enrolled in this course will meetall requirements for Span. 1 Reg., but they will beheld to higher standards that will be clearlycommunicated by the classroom teacher and arerequired to take The National Spanish Exam. Thehonors class acquires the course material at a fasterpace. Mastery of grammatical structures and tensesis expected. Possible participation in MiddleburyInteractive Languages.SLC: ALL Prerequisites:7th Grade ISAT scores and/ordepartment consent Grade: 9,10,11Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Spanish III Honors (558301H) The purposeof this course is to further students’ conversationalskills in Spanish. In addition to new vocabulary,more advanced grammatical points will be covered.This course also provides an understanding of theculture and customs of Spanish-speaking people.Special emphasis will be given to readings of thegeography, history and the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. The honors class acquires thecourse material at a faster pace and students arerequired to take The National Spanish Exam.Mastery of grammatical structures and tenses andoral communication is expected. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Spanish II H; Writtenconsent Grade: 11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Spanish II Regular (558201R) Introduction ofmore verb tenses. Students will give simple speechesand be able to communicate with native Spanishspeakers. Students will learn new vocabulary andgrammar. Special emphasis will be given to readingsof the geography, history and the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Possible participation inMiddlebury Interactive Languages. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Spanish I credit; Writtenconsent Grade: 10,11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Spanish IV Regular (538401R) This courseemphasizes Spanish language skills throughreading comprehension and self-expression inspeaking and writing. This course expands anunderstanding of culture and customs of Spanish-speaking countries through the lens of literature,poetry, music, and film. New, more advancedgrammar tenses and vocabulary terms arepresented to apply to real-life conversations. SLC:Global Studies; Lang. Arts & Comm.;Social Science; Technology EngineeringPrerequisites: Spanish III credit;Written consent Grade: 12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Spanish II Honors (558201H) Introduction ofmore verb tenses. Students will give simple speechesand be able to communicate with native Spanish

Spanish IV Regular (538401H) Thiscourse emphasizes Spanish languageskills through reading comprehension and

speakers. Students will learn new vocabulary andgrammar. Special emphasis will be given to readingsof the geography, history and the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Students enrolled in this coursewill meet all requirements for Spanish 2 Regular, butthey will be held to higher standards that will beclearly communicated by the classroom teacher andare required to take The National Spanish Exam inthe Spring. The honors class acquires the coursematerial at a faster pace. Mastery of grammaticalstructures and tenses and oral communication isexpected. Possible participation in MiddleburyInteractive Languages. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Spanish I H credit;Written consent Grade:10,11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

self-expression in speaking and writing.This course expands an understanding ofculture and customs of Spanish-speakingcountries through the lens of literature,poetry, music, and film. New, moreadvanced grammar tenses and vocabularyterms are presented to apply to real-lifeconversations. All students enrolled arerequired to take The National SpanishExam. SLC: Global Studies; Lang. Arts& Comm.; Social Science; TechnologyEngineering Prerequisites: Spanish IIIcredit; Written consent Grade: 12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Spanish For Heritage Speakers I Regular(548101R) Students will be introduced to differentverb tenses. Students will practice speaking andwriting in Spanish. Focus is given to spellingproblems and accentuation. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Written consent;Placement exam Grade: 9,10,11, Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

Spanish For Heritage Speakers IIIRegular (54830) This course is designedto develop the skills of reading and writingfor Spanish speakers in their native orheritage language. This courseemphasizes Spanish language skillsthrough reading comprehension and self-expression in speaking and writing.Students will watch foreign films and learnhow to critique them. Global Studies;Lang. Arts & Comm. Social Science,Technology Engineering, AVID.Prerequisites: Spanish For SpanishSpeakers II credit; Placement exam;Written consent Grade: 9,10,11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Spanish For Heritage Speakers I Honors(548101H) Students will be introduced to differentverb tenses. Students will practice speaking andwriting in Spanish. Focus is given to spellingproblems and accentuation. Students will work oncultural projects and presentations. The honors classacquires the course material at a faster pace. Masteryof grammatical structures and tenses and oralcommunication is expected. Students enrolled arealso required to take The National Spanish Exam inthe Spring. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Writtenconsent or placement exam Grade:9,10,11 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Spanish For Heritage Spkrs III Honors(548301R) This course is designed todevelop the skills of reading and writing forSpanish speakers in their native orheritage language. This courseemphasizes Spanish language skillsthrough reading comprehension and self-expression in speaking and writing.Students will watch foreign films and learnhow to critique them. Students enrolled inthis course will meet all requirements forSpanish for Spanish Speakers 3 Regular,but they will be held to higher standardsthat will be clearly communicated by theclassroom teacher and are required totake The National Spanish Exam.Furthermore, the honors students will haveadditional assignments which may includesupplemental readings, research projects,written reports, oral presentations or otherclass projects. SLC: Global Studies;

Lang. Arts & Comm.; Social Science;Technology Engineering Prerequisites:Spanish For Spanish Speakers II Hcredit ; Placement exam; Writtenconsent Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

Spanish For Heritage Speakers II Regular(54820) Students will further their understanding ofvarious verb tenses. Focus is given to writing skills.This course is designed to develop the skills ofreading and writing for Spanish speakers in theirnative or heritage language. An assessment will bemade of the needs of each student, and materials willbe used to accommodate those needs. The learningoutcomes will focus on written expression andstandard written and oral usage. Possibleparticipation in Middlebury Interactive Languages.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Spanish ForSpanish Speakers I credit; Placementexam; Written consent Grade: 9,10, 11, 12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

AP Spanish Language (578101A) Thiscourse is designed to review advancedgrammar and comprehension skills inpreparation for the Advanced Placementexam. A variety of Latin American andSpanish cultural aspects are coveredwithin the contexts of readings and poetry.The course is equivalent to that of a thirdyear Spanish college course. Students willtake the AP exam in May.SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Written Consent Grade:11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Spanish For Heritage Speakers II Honors(54823) This course is designed to develop theskills of reading and writing for Spanish speakers intheir native or heritage language. Students enrolledin this course will meet all requirements for Spanishfor Spanish Speakers 2 Regular, but they will beheld to higher standards that will be clearlycommunicated by the classroom teacher.Furthermore, the honors students will haveadditional assignments which may includesupplemental readings, research projects, writtenreports, oral presentations or other class projects.Students enrolled are also required to take TheNational Spanish Exam. Possible Participation inMiddlebury Interactive Languages. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Spanish For SpanishSpeakers I H credit; Placement exam;Written consent Grade: 9,10, 11, 12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

AP Spanish Literature (579101A) Thiscourse is conducted completely inSpanish. Lecture is limited to introductionsto authors and/or background information.Students are expected to contribute toclass discussions, and they participatewillingly. Group activities andpresentations are also part of the class, asthey and another dimension to learning.The objectives of the course are to fosteran abiding appreciation of the Spanishlanguage and of Hispanic literature andculture, as well as to prepare the studentsto take the Students will take the AP examin May. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: WrittenConsent Grade: 11, 12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

CTE—LAW ACADEMY

LAW & Public Safety I: Law in AmericanSociety Honors (748131H) (Cons Ed Sem 2)This law course is the first in a four-year sequence.It introduces students to criminal law and thecriminal justice process. Students will also gain anunderstanding of the adversarial system and thebasic structure and function of the American Courts.SLC: Social Sciences Prerequisites: Law &Public Safety Academy Grade: 9 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

LAW & Public Safety III H: CriminalPsychology (748331H) This law course isthe third in a four-year sequence. Thiscourse investigates the many ways inwhich psychology interacts with theAmerican criminal justice system.Students will learn major theories of crime,fundamental techniques of investigativeprocedures and evidence an SLC: SocialSciences Prerequisites: LPSA Grade:11 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

LAW & Public Safety II H: CivilConstitutional Law (748231H) (Cons EdSem 2) This law course is the second in a four-yearsequence. Students will study civil law and civillitigation including family and tort law. They willalso gain an understanding of consumer educationlaw and constitutional law. SLC: Social SciencesPrerequisites: LPSA Grade: 10 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

LAW & Public Safety IV H: LegalSystems Internship (748341H) Thesetwo courses are the final component of afour-year sequence of law classes.Students will prepare for and participate intwo 13-week internships. In additionstudents will develop and implementindividual plans for their senior yearfocusing on college applications, financialaid, college essays and collegescholarships. SLC: Social SciencesPrerequisites: LPSA Grade: 12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

CTE

College and Career Readiness (890101R )(Consumer Ed – Sem 2) Students will begin thecontinuous process of planning for their future andmastering basic technology skills needed for collegeand career success. Basic technology skills will beintegrated across core subjects to promote studentproficiency. The development of a “careerportfolio”, where student will collect and organizeinformation and documents related to their futureeducation and career plans. SLC: GlobalStudies, Health & Wellness, Lang Arts &Comm, Performing & VisualPrerequisites: None Grade: 9 (All exceptLAW & AVID Students) Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Computer Information Technology ESL(719101R) (Consumer Ed – Sem 2)Same as CCRF. Must be enrolled in ESLclasses. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: ELLPlacement Grade: 9,10,11 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Taste of Computing (713101R) Thiscourse is designed to focus the conceptualideas of computing and help studentsunderstand why certain tools or languagesmight be utilized to solve particularproblems. The goal is to developcomputational thinking practices, problemsolving skills, and programming within thecontext of problems that are relevant to thelives. Covered topics include limits ofcomputers, societal and ethical issues,introduction to programming and webdesign Students are also expected to passone or more MOS Certification exams(Word and PowerPoint). SLC: Lang Arts &Comm, TE (Non-IT Academy Students)Prerequisites: NONE Grade: 10*, 11, 12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0.

Taste of Computing ESL (713101R)Same as Taste of Computing. Must beenrolled in ESL classes. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: CCRF Credit, ELLPlacement Grade: 10,11 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Introduction to Software Application(719201R) Students will learn how to usevarious software programs such asDreamweaver, Photoshop, Game Maker,

Transition (880101R) Student willcomplete interest inventory to develop acareer based on their skills and desires,research instruction and training to obtain

Hero Machine, Games Factory, Flash,Illustrator, and advanced uses of MicrosoftOffice. Students will also be introduced tovarious Web 2.0 Tools. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Non-IT Academy Student& Recommendation, Grade: 11, 12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

their career choice, learn how to completethe application process for post-secondaryeducation and post-secondaryemployment opportunities. Students willlearn interview skills and learn how toapply for jobs, complete a resume draft,and learn how to navigate using publictransportation within their community.Students will learn independent living skillsincluding household budgeting, andhousehold management. Students willapply to local colleges and universities andwill be able to identify the specializedsupport services offered at the schools.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: IEPRequirements and case managerapproval. Grade: 12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

CTE—IT ACADEMY

College and Career Readiness (890101R)(Consumer Ed – Sem 2) Students willbegin the continuous process of planningfor their future and mastering basictechnology skills needed for college andcareer success. Basic technology skills willbe integrated across core subjects topromote student proficiency. Thedevelopment of a “career portfolio”, wherestudent will collect and organize informationand documents related to their futureeducation and career plans. SLC:Technology & Engineering (Mandatory)Prerequisites: None Grade: Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

Fundamentals Information Technology(668101R) This is the first course in athree-year sequence of all InformationTechnology classes. This course sets afoundation in the core concepts whichprepare you to choose a strandspecialization (Web or Gaming) for juniorand senior years. Students are expectedto pass two or more MOS Certificationexams (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) as aclass requirement. SLC: Prerequisites:CCRF Credit, IT Academy, & Writtenconsent Grade: 10 Length 2 Sem Credit1.0

Web Design I Regular (730101R) Thiscourse presents an in-depth coverage ofHTML and basic Web design techniques.Students will learn the fundamentals ofdeveloping Web pages using the Webdevelopment life cycle. Students will beexposed to common web page formats andfunctions. Students will also XHTMLguidelines and how to create cascadingstyle sheets. MOS and Adobe Certificationsavailable. SLC: Technology &Engineering Prerequisites: CTEAcademy, FIT or TOC Credit Grade: 11,Length 2 Sem Credit 2.0

Gaming Concepts I Regular (721101R)This is the second course in a three yearsequence of the Game Design classes.The primary purpose of this course is toprepare you to pursue careers inBusiness, Marketing, Accounting,Database Management, or other fieldswithin information technology. You willcreate a game that has collisions and usesgravity physics; create a story board for agame and create a corresponding game.You will apply major project tasks to eachstage of the System Development LifeCycle (SDLC) in order to create yourgame. MOS and Adobe Certifications

available. SLC: Technology &Engineering Prerequisites: CTEAcademy, FIT or TOC Credit Grade: 11,Length 2 Sem Credit 2.0

Web Design I Honors (730131H) Thiscourse presents an in-depth coverage ofHTML and basic Web design techniques.Students will learn the fundamentals ofdeveloping Web pages using the Webdevelopment life cycle. Students will beexposed to common web page formats andfunctions. Students will also XHTMLguidelines and how to create cascadingstyle sheets. MOS and Adobe Certificationsavailable. SLC: Technology &Engineering Prerequisites: Dept.Recommendation, CTE Academy, FIT orTOC Credit Grade: 11, Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Gaming Concepts I Honors (721131H)This is the second course in a three yearsequence of the Game Design classes.The primary purpose of this course is toprepare you to pursue careers inBusiness, Marketing, Accounting,Database Management, or other fieldswithin information technology. You willcreate a game that has collisions and usesgravity physics; create a story board for agame and create a corresponding game.You will apply major project tasks to eachstage of the System Development LifeCycle (SDLC) in order to create yourgame. MOS and Adobe Certificationsavailable. SLC: Technology &Engineering Prerequisites: Dept.Recommendation, CTE Academy, FIT orTOC Credit Grade: 11, Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Web Design II Honors (730231H)Advanced topics in Web Design includingmultimedia, pop-ups, JavaScript, and formvalidation. Students will also learn how tomake web sites suitable for all formats –PC and mobile devices. Students will alsouse Dreamweaver and other software tocreate web sites. Students will learn how topublish and host web sites MOS and AdobeCertifications available. SLC: Non-ITAcademy 2012-2013 Web/Game Doubleperiod course. Prerequisites: CTEAcademy; Web Design I Grade: 12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Gaming II Honors (721231H) This is thefinal course in a three year sequence ofthe Game Design classes. The primarypurpose of this course is to prepare you topursue careers in Business, Marketing,Accounting, Database Management, orother fields within information technology.In Game Concepts II, you will create agame for X box using C++ or C#; create agame using Python in Panda 3D; andcollaborate in teams to create a two playergame and a portfolio that uses a businessmodel structure. SLC: Non-IT Academy2012-2013 Web/Game Double periodcourse Gaming I Grade: 12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

ART

Art I (915101R) The Art I course is anintroduction to creative studies. Students ofvarying abilities will have an opportunity towork with a wide range of materials whiledeveloping techniques including: drawing,painting, ceramics, sculpture, and mixedmedia. The faculty is dedicated to thedevelopment of visual literacy. Text,periodicals and publications are usedweekly to build vocabulary, review art

Studio Drawing and Painting I Honors(902101H) Students will continue to applyknowledge and skills introduced in generalart. They will be expected to analyze andevaluate student and professional worksfor aesthetic qualities. Students will createmore complex works of two-dimensionalart using a variety of techniques. SLC:ALL Art I Credit and written consentGrade: 10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit

theory and place the current project in ahistorical context. Throughout the coursestudents will evaluate images from past andpresent cultures and their work will beinspired by the art history and arts andcrafts of cultures around the world. As aresult of this course, students will be able tospeak critically about works of visual artwhile gaining a better appreciation for itscreations. Art I is a CPS requirement forgraduation and a prerequisite for Studioand AP art. SLC: ALL Prerequisites:Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit1.0

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Studio Drawing and Painting II Honors(902201H) This is the second year of thehonors level painting and drawing classoffered at Mather. This class is acontinuation of level I. Students at this levelare required to participate in the studiolessons of the class; however, a higherstandard, with increased independence inthe development of your portfolio, isexpected. This course will continue tochallenge your technical and conceptualskills. Class critiques are an importantfunction of this course. SLC: ALL;Prerequisites: Studio Drawing Painting I;Written consent Grade: 11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

AP Drawing Portfolio (916101A) AdvancedPlacement Portfolio is a rigorous course designedfor talented art students who are seriouslyinterested in visual art. This is a college-levelcourse that enables the highly motivated student toearn college credit while here at Mather. Throughthis course students will develop mastery inconcepts and composition and execution ofdrawing. Students are required to submit aportfolio. This course provides a sustainedinvestigation of all three aspects of portfoliodevelopment: quality, concentration, and breadth.In early May student portfolios are sent to TheCollege Board in Princeton, New Jersey to bejudged. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Art I andStudio Drawing and Painting I Honors;Written consent Grade: 11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

Photography I Regular (909101R)Students in Digital Photography explore avariety of photographic concepts andtechniques and create portfolios of digitalimages including portraiture, landscape,photojournalism, and abstraction. Studentslearn about contemporary technologiesincluding Adobe Photoshop, the history ofphotography, notable photographers, andcareers in photography. While thefundamentals of using a digital SLR cameraare stressed, the camera as an art tool isredefined in this class; everything from cellphones, disposable cameras, and point andshoots are considered equallylegitimate. Throughout this course, studentsreflect on their own photography and thework of their classmates. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Art I and Written consentGrade: 11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

AP 2D Design Portfolio (905101A)Advanced Placement Portfolio is a rigorous coursedesigned for talented art students who are seriouslyinterested in visual art. This is a college-levelcourse that enables the highly motivated student toearn college credit while here at Mather. Throughthis course students will develop mastery inconcepts and composition and execution of twodimensional work of art. Students are required tosubmit a portfolio. This course provides a sustainedinvestigation of all three aspects of portfoliodevelopment: quality, concentration, and breadth.In early May student portfolios are sent to TheCollege Board in Princeton, New Jersey to bejudged. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Art I andStudio Drawing and Painting I Honors;Written consent Grade: 11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

MUSIC

Beginning Mixed Chorus Regular(956101R) Students will learn the basics ofmusic reading and interpreting writtenmusic. Basic music theory, sight singingand composition will be taught as well.Students are expected to sing in largegroups. Performance opportunities will bemade available at the end of the secondsemester of the course. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: None Grade: 9,10,11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Intermediate Mixed Chorus Regular(959101R) This section is only for students thathave had a year of Beginning Mixed Chorus. Allstudents will be expected to perform at any/allschool performances with an option to perform atfestivals and competitions. SLC: Performance& Visual Arts Prerequisites: BeginningMixed Chorus or placement; writtenconsent Grade: 10,11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Advanced Mixed Chorus Regular(966101R)This section is only for students that havehad a year of Intermediate Mixed Chorus.All students will be expected to perform atany/all school performances with an optionto perform at festivals and competitions.SLC: Performance & Visual ArtsPrerequisites: Intermediate MixedChorus or placement; written consentGrade: 10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Advanced Mixed Chorus Honors(966101H)This section is only for students that have had ayear of Intermediate Mixed Chorus. All studentswill be expected to perform at any/all schoolperformances with an option to perform at festivalsand competitions. SLC: Performance &Visual Arts Prerequisites: IntermediateMixed Chorus or placement; writtenconsent Grade: 10,11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Beginning Band I Regular (938101R)Students will learn the basics of how to playa woodwind, percussion, or brassinstrument and how to read the appropriatePitches and Rhythms that make up Music. Composition and Basic Music Theory willbe taught as well. Performanceopportunities will be made available tostudents who are ready and/or expressinterest in such. SLC: Performance &Visual Arts Prerequisites: NoneGrade:9,10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit1.0

Intermediate Band I Regular (948101R)This section is only for students that have had ayear of band and do not yet meet the requirementsfor the Advanced level course. It will be mixed inwith a beginning course. Performances will be apossibly in the fall and definitely in the spring.SLC: Performance & Visual ArtsPrerequisites: Beginning Band orplacement; written consentGrade:10,11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Advanced Band I Regular (958101R)Students play wind, percussion, orinstruments; music theory, solo andensemble experience. SLC: Performance& Visual Arts Prerequisites: IntermediateBand or written consent Grade:10,11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Advanced Band I Honors (958101H) ThisCourse is for second year band studentsrecommended for the Advanced Program. It willencompass performing on the student’s instrumentin Solo and Full ensemble fashion. There will beout of school period obligations to be met by thestudent as performances are in the evenings and onweekends. Auditions for IMEA All Region andsolo & ensemble contest will be assigned. Required Literature will be standard Assessmentas prescribed by IMEA. Music Theory &Composition will be taught. Leadership ofbeginners will be assigned to students as they willbe tutors for the beginners. Focus will be spent on

looking at college auditions in the fall. PossibleSummer Program will be used to catch up studentsto State Standard levels in performance. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Intermediate Band orwritten consent Grade:10,11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

Advanced Band II Regular (958201R)Students continue with wind or percussioninstruments; music theory, solo andensemble experience SLC: Performance& Visual Arts Prerequisites: BeginningBand or written consent Grade:11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Advanced Band II Honors (958201H) Sameas Advanced Band I Honors with modification forYear in School in accordance with IMEA statutes.Students continue with wind wood, percussions, orbrass instruments; music theory, solo and ensembleexperience with modification for honors credit.SLC: ALL Prerequisites: Beginning BandH or written consent Grade: 10, 11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Guitar I (971101R) Guitar is open to allstudents with no experience. Students willlearn basic guitar skills including chords,single notes, finger picking, strummingpatterns, note reading and basic musictheory. Students will learn to play in avariety of music styles. SLC: ALL;Performance & Visual ArtsPrerequisites: Written consent Grade: 12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0Beginning Orchestra (937101R) Studentswill learn to play an orchestral stringinstrument (violin, viola, cello, or stringbass). A stringed instrument will beprovided to each student and basicperformance technique will be studied.Students will learn fundamentals of musicincluding music theory and performance.There is a mandatory performancecomponent in this course. No previousmusic experience is required. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: None Grade: 9,10,11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Intermediate Orchestra I (947101R)Continuation of Beginning Orchestra. Students willcontinue instrumental study with an emphasis onmore challenging repertoire and more advancedtechnique and musical concepts. There will be twomandatory performances as well as participation inthe CPS Orchestra Contest SLC:ALLPerformance & Visual ArtsPrerequisites: Beginning Orchestra orwritten consent Grade: 10,11,12 Length2 Sem Credit 1.0

Advanced Orchestra I Regular (957101R)Continuation of Intermediate Orchestra1Students will continue instrumental studywith an emphasis on more challengingrepertoire and more advanced techniqueand musical concepts. There will be twomandatory performances as well asparticipation in the CPS Orchestra ContestSLC:ALL Performance & Visual ArtsPrerequisites: Intermediate Orchestra orwritten consent Grade: 10,11,12 Length2 Sem Credit 1.0

Advanced Orchestra I Honors (957101H)Continuation of Intermediate Orchestra1 Inaddition to the requirements of AdvancedOrchestra 1, students in Advanced OrchestraHonors must participate in Solo/Ensemble Contestand after school chamber ensembleSLC: ALL;Performance & Visual ArtsPrerequisites: Intermediate Orchestraand written consent Grade: 10,11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

Advanced Orchestra II Regular(957201R) Continuation of Advanced

Advanced Orchestra II Honors (957201H)Continuation of Advanced Orchestra I. In addition

Orchestra I. Students will continueinstrumental study with an emphasis onmore challenging repertoire and moreadvanced technique and musical concepts.There will be two mandatory performancesas well as participation in the CPSOrchestra Contest SLC: ALL Performance& Visual Arts Prerequisites: AdvancedOrchestra I or Written consent Grade:11,12 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

to the requirements of Advanced Orchestra II,students in Advanced Orchestra Honors II mustparticipate in Solo/Ensemble Contest and afterschool chamber ensemble SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Advanced Orchestra Iand written consent Grade: 11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PE I-Physical Education I & Health(990101R) 19 weeks of health education;19 weeks of swimming, physical activitywhich includes volleyball, basketball,soccer, softball, floor hockey, physicalfitness SLC: ALL Prerequisites: NoneGrade: 9 Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

PE I-Physical Education ESL I-II(994131R) Same as above. Must be enrolled inELL classes. SLC: ALL Prerequisites: ELLPlacement Grade:9,10,11 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

PE II-Physical Education II & Drivers Ed(990201R) 30 hours of driver education; 30weeks of swimming, physical activity whichincludes volleyball, basketball, soccer,softball, floor hockey, physical fitness SLC:ALL Prerequisites: PE I credit Grade: 10Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0

PE III/IV Physical Education III &IV/Health (990301R) Semester of physicalactivity which includes volleyball, basketball,soccer, softball, floor hockey and physical fitness.Fulfills health graduation requirement. SLC: ALLPrerequisites: Grade: 11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

Physical Education III & IV/Driver Ed(994101R) Fulfills driver education graduationrequirement. Prerequisites: Must beenrolled for whole year to receive DriverEd credit. Grade: 11,12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

PE III Physical Education III (994201R) One year of physical activity which includesvolleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, floor hockeyand physical fitness. Personal fitness and wellnesstopics will be covered. SLC: Global Studies,Health & Wellness, Tech & EngineeringPrerequisites: Grade: 11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

PE Junior Leaders (986101R) This is anelective course which is offered to juniorstudents. It includes training in AdventureEducation, exercise fundamentals, fitnesstesting, team sport skills, rules, strategiesand officiating. This course is aprerequisite for Senior Leaders. SLC:Health & Wellness and written consent.Prerequisites: Grade: 11 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Weight Training I (984101R) Individualizedinstruction in weight training. SLC: GlobalStudies; Health & Wellness;Prerequisites: Grade: 11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

Weight Training II (984201R) Continuationof strength & Conditioning I. SLC: Health &Wellness, Prerequisites: 984101 credit;written consent Grade: 12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Dance I (920101R) This class covers eightdifferent dances: salsa, meringue, African

Dance II (920201R) This class focuses on thethree elements of choreography: time, energy and

dance, jazz, modern, flamenco, tap andsquare dance. The history and the basicmovement will be covered in five weeks. Atthe end of each quarter the students willperform choreography based on the dancethat has been covered. In the last fiveweeks of the school year the student willchoreograph a dance as part of their finalgrade. Students can choose any of theeight dances that were taught during theschool year. SLC: Performance & VisualArt Prerequisites: Grade: 11,12 Length 2Sem Credit 1.0

space. By mastering these elements the studentswill develop the skills that are needed tochoreograph a dance. Each quarter the students willbe working on a different type of dance tounderstand the diversity of styles in choreography.In the last five weeks of school each student mustbe able to choreograph and teach at least one typeof dance. SLC: Performance & Visual ArtPrerequisites: 92010 credit; writtenconsent Grade: 11, 12 Length 2 SemCredit 1.0

Outdoor Adventure Education (994131R)Participation in a variety of problem solvingactivities, conditioning exercises, or leisureactivities. Exercises include Knots SafetyClimbing, belay techniques, orienteering,firebuilding, camp/backpack cooking,bicycle maintenance and repair, leisureactivity riding, roller blade maintenance andrepair, rollerblading. Outside fieldexperiences are also included. SLC:Health and Wellness; Prerequisites: PETeacher Recommendation Grade: 11,12Length 2 Sem Credit 1.0