CURRICULUM GUIDE 2008-2009

CURRICULUM GUIDE 2016-2017

Midland CUSD #7

(Midland Mission StatementMidland High School recognizes that its mission is to provide a well-articulated comprehensive program that has high expectation of students. We believe that, in addition to basic skills, we need to provide a safe atmosphere where students can develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.We believe we must encourage students to be life-long learners who can adjust to the new and different work-based skills that are found in an ever-changing technological society. We share responsibility with parents and the community to help students in developing a sense of respect for themselves and others, and an understanding of the differences between rights, privileges, and responsibilities inherent in a free society.)

(Dear Parents and Students:We recognize how important the process of course selection is. To assist you with this, we have prepared this guide to help you understand your many options within the Midland District #7 curriculum. This guide is meant to be a useful tool as you discuss the wide variety of courses that are offered to lead you through a successful high school career.Please take time to review the introductory portions of the booklet for an overview of the information. Pay particular attention to our minimum graduation requirements as well as guidelines and requirements for college-bound students.Each year we encourage families to develop an updated four-year plan with their students.We realize this plan may change as the student changes interests and goals. However, this annual planning is an excellent way to focus on the future through your discussions. Please call on our counselors, teachers and administrators to assist you in the process of making course selections. You will find their experience with other students and familiarity with the curriculum provides them with additional information that you will find helpful. We look forward to working with you as you plan for a successful academic year.Midland High School Administration)

(College Entrance RequirementsStudents who plan to attend college should carefully select their high school courses. Admissions requirements vary greatly among two-year community colleges, state universities, and private four-year colleges. Families are urged to carefully consider course selections for the remainder of the students high school career.Check the entrance requirements of all possible colleges a student is considering.Maximize options by taking more courses than just minimum requirements. Students should carry as rigorous a course load as possible, both in terms of the number of courses taken and the ability level offered.Be aware that some colleges and universities will NOT accept courses that have Fundamental, Basic, Refresher and Emphasis in the title for admission. These courses are primarily designed to help students improve basic skills. The content of these courses vary greatly among high schools and some colleges generally do not believe the content of these courses is substantial enough to be considered college prep.Listed on the following page are the high school subjects that are required of freshman entering community college transfer programs and public universities. At some universities, specific departmental requirements may vary.)

(Minimum Public College/University RequirementsUnitsSubject4English3Social Studies3Mathematics3Science3Foreign Language, Music, Art or Vocational Education4 Year University RequirementsSubjectU of IIowaIvyEnglish444Soc. Studies333Math3.534Science332 Lab2 Non LabForeign Lan.3 yrs2 yrs4 yrsArt/Music/Voc22Class Rank, ACT and GPA Requirements for State UniversitiesSchoolACTGPAHSPRState Universities in Illinois At a Glance 2011CSU193.0171.5EIU213.0Top 40%GSUN/AN/AN/AISU22-273.13-3.8N/ANEIU19 or higherN/ATop 50%NIU20-252.85-3.4750-78%SIUC21-25N/A47-84%SIUE20-25N/A47-83%UIC21-272.9-3.670-91%UIS20-252.9-3.855-86%UIUC26-31N/A87-96%WIU212.6-3.4N/A)

(PLAN and Predicting ACT Scores as a 9th or 10th Grade StudentThe following formulas can be used to estimate and predict your PLAN and ACT scores:EXPLORE Score + 2 = Predicted PLAN ScorePLAN Score + 4 = Predicted ACT ScoreIt is estimated that a score of 20 on the ACT portion of the 11th grade PSAE test equates to a score of Meets on the state test. If youre predicted ACT score is less than 20, or not what you will need for college entrance, consider the following to improve your scores:Enroll in more challenging courses particularly in Math and English or other courses requiring a good deal of reading.Take advantage of practice materials and opportunities using time restrictions similar to test situations.Take a serious interest in all coursework. Take advantage of summer opportunities to get ahead or strengthen your skills.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Midland Graduation Requirements7Midland Grading Scale8Semester Grading9English Department10Mathematics Department12Science Department16Social Studies Department20Foreign Language Department22STEM.23Art Department24Business Department26Music Department28Health Education......28Driver Education29Physical Education29Family and Consumer Sciences30Agricultural Department33Enrichment36Cooperative Education41Special Education Department42Dual Credit Classes/Guidelines43ICC Fast Start Program...43MHS Tentative Four Year Plan Guide and Yearly Registration Forms............44GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

As a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each student must successfully complete the following courses and acquire the following required number of credits.

Required courses:English- 4 creditsMathematics - 3 credits (3 years at H.S.)Science - 3 credits Social Studies- 2 credits (one unit of United States History, unit of Civics, and another unit is required)Consumer Education- credit Health Education- creditPhysical Education- 3 credits Vocation, Fine Arts, F. Lan - 3 creditsEnrichment- 4 creditsElective- 4 credits--chosen from Music, Art, Foreign Language, and __________ Vocational Education 28 credits required

*A total of 24 credits are required for classes 2016 and 2017.

Generally, classes which meet for 2 semesters earn 1 unit of credit. Classes that meet for 1 semester earn unit of credit. Classes that meet for a quarter, receive credit.

Required Credits21 credits required courses07 credits additional elective courses28 credits total (starting for class of 2018)

All students must take 4 academic credits plus P.E. each year.

In addition, all students must complete community service hours before graduating.

All graduates must have 24 hours of community service total earning 6 service hours a year.

Transfer students service hours will be accumulated by the number of years in attendance equaling 6 service hours per year of attendance or 3 service hours per semester.

Guidelines:

No student may be paid monetarily or by any other means for their community service hours.

Students may volunteer for any community service organization such as but not limited to: the food pantry, shelter, library, church, etc.

All community service must be pre-approved by the School Counselor.

A volunteer form must be turned in on completion of the service.

If a service form is unavailable, the following information must be presented to the service provider and the School Counselor: Student name, grade, name of supervising adult, contact phone and address, number of hours completed, description of objective/activity, supervisor signature and date, and overall student performance.

All community service is subject to explanation or verification by the School Counselor.

It is the School Counselors final decision to accept or not accept community service hours.

The School Counselor will keep a running total of service hours for each student in the Guidance Office.

Recommended For College by the Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board

1. Four credits of Language Arts2. Three credits of mathematics (Algebra 1 and higher levels of mathematics)3. Three credits of laboratory science4. Three credits of social studies (emphasizing history and government)5. Two credits of electives in foreign language, music, art, or career and technical education

Midland Grading ScaleA+100A93-99A-90-92B +87-89B83-86B-80-82C +77-79C73-76C-70-72D +69D66-68D-65F64 and belowGrade Point Average Weighting

Each students G.P.A. will be calculated on the following scale:A = 5B = 4C = 3D = 2F = 0

Honors courses will be weighted as follows:ABCDF

Advanced Mathematics76540AP European History76540AP Calculus76540Physics76540Anatomy & Physiology76540AP Biology76540AP English 476540English 3 CP, 4 CP65430Algebra 2 CP65430Chemistry65430Spanish 3 & 465430Jr. College 4-yr. transferable credit classes are double weighted (numbers 110 and above). All other classes will be weighted as normal.

Semester Grading

A semester grade is composed of two 9-week grades and a final exam grade. Each 9-week grade will count for 40% of the semester grade, while the semester exam will count for 20% of the semester grade. Thus, the computation will be as followed:

40% + 40% + 20% = 100%

If any two of the three grades, which comprise the semester grade, are Fs, the student will automatically fail the semester. If a student has a B+ for one 9 weeks grade, an F for the next 9 weeks grade, and an F for the semester exam, the student will fail the semester. A semester grade is the only grade entered onto a students permanent record.

The following scale is us