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Course: American Government (Grade 12)
Content: This course is a study of the American political system and how it functions. American Government examines the fundamental political institutions of our nation and the governmental operations of the United States, both at home and abroad. Special emphasis is given to the role of citizens at the local, state, and national levels.
Text and Materials: American Government
Title: Magruder’s American Government
Authors William A. McClenaghan
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Grading Procedure: Grading is based on in class assignments, homework, projects and quizzes and tests.
Course: Economics
Content: Economics (Grade 12)
This one-semester course fulfills the requirement for graduation. The course examines the basic theories, structures, and operations of economics with special focus on the American free enterprise system and its role in the global community.
Grading Procedure: Grades are based on daily in class assignments, homework, projects as well as quizzes and test
Course: Global Perspectives (Grade 12) One Sem
Content: This course, a district requirement, provides a basic understanding of the intricate processes of relationships between separate and distinct cultures found within our global community, as well as improving the mental map of the globe for students.
Grading Procedure: Grading is based on a variety of in class individual and group projects that are meant to engage students in research and exploration of other cultures.
Course: U.S. History 10
Content: This course is the first of a two-year study of United States history. U.S. History 10 examines the pre-twentieth century American experience. First semester is a study of America’s history from European exploration through 1800, with emphasis on the causes and results of the American Revolution and the creation and implementation of the U.S. Constitution. Second semester includes a study of the nation’s political and economic expansion, reform movements, sectional differences, the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Text and Materials:
Title: The Americans
Authors: Danzer, Klor de Alva, Krieger, Wilson, Wolock
Publisher: McDougal Littell Inc. 2003
Grading Procedure: The course grade will be figured from scores earned on unit tests, projects, homework assignments and a semester test.
Course: U.S. History 11
Content: This course is the second year of a two-year study of United States history. U.S. History 11 is an in-depth exploration of the American experience during the twentieth century. First semester includes a review of Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, followed by a survey of U.S. history from 1900-1930. Second semester opens with a study of the Depression, World War II, and the Cold War. The course concludes with an analysis of contemporary themes and events.
Text and Materials:
Title: American History-The Modern Era Since 1865
Author: Donald A. Ritchie
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 2001
Grading Procedure: The course grade will be figured from scores earned on unit tests, projects, presentations,
homework assignments and a semester test.
Course: World History 9
Content: Students will engage in a chronological survey of World history from the Renaissance to the modern era in order to further develop their understanding of and responsibility for the world in which they live. Students will analyze and appreciate key historical and cultural events, personalities, and conflicts and the influence of these subjects on our world today.
Text and Materials: classroom textbook and supplementary reading and media materials
Title: World History – Connections to Today
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc. and Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Grading Procedure: A student’s grade will be a reflection of their performance in the following areas: in-class reading and writing assignments, class discussions, out of class reading and writing assignments, group and individual projects, and unit tests. The first semester final exam will be cumulative and the second semester final exam will be an end of course assessment.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH
Course: Physical Education
Prerequisite: Open to 9th-12th
Content: This program is designed to provide development for psychomotor skills and fundamental exercise. Students will learn the value of exercise and its many benefits. They will also learn several different sports and their rules.
Grading Procedure: The students grades will be determined by participation and dressing down in the appropriate attire.
Course: Bigger, Faster, Stronger BFS
Prerequisite: Open to 9th-12th
Content: This course is for students to develop overall body fitness through the use of weights and ply metrics. The student will learn the value of being physically fit and strong. This course is designed mainly for students who are involved in High School sports. BFS helps develop speed, jumping ability and strength.
Grading Procedure: Grades will be determined by participation.
Course: Health
Content: This course is designed to emphasize health related issues. Physical, mental and social aspects are the main focus of this class. Abstinence, Sexually Transmitted diseases, alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs will also be emphasized. I addition nutrition and its many benefits will also be presented in this class. The students will know and understand the importance of proper nutrition and exercise.
Text: Health
Authors: Mcgraw-Hill
Publisher: Glencoe
ELECTIVES
ART
Course: Intro to Art (Art 1)
Course #: 11500
Fee: $ 20.00 materials fee
Content: This class introduces students to a variety of art tools, materials, skills, and techniques through media such as drawing, calligraphy, paper processes, fiber, and ceramics. Students experience various art concepts such as the elements and principles of design, and creating the illusion of depth. Students learn to critique their work and the work of others.
Text and Materials: various texts and materials provided.
Grading Procedure: Each project is assigned a point value according to difficulty and importance. Projects are graded on how well they fulfill predetermined criteria. Points are totaled and divided by total points possible for the grading period.
Course: Creative Art – Comprehensive (Art 2/3/4)
Course #: 11610
Prerequisite: Intro to Art
Fee: $20.00 materials fee
Content: Course provides students with the knowledge and opportunity to explore various art processes. Students will continue to use the elements and principles of design as they execute projects. Emphasis is placed on community art and the creation of murals for the school and community. The study of major artists, art movements, and styles may also be included. Course may be repeated. Students repeating course may work independently on projects that entail greater skill as well as conceptual thinking.
Text and Materials: various texts and materials provided.
Grading Procedure: Each project is assigned a point value according to difficulty and importance. Projects are graded on how well they fulfill predetermined criteria. Points are totaled and divided by total points possible for the grading period.
Course: Ceramics / Pottery
Course #:11640
Prerequisite: none
Fee: $20.00 materials fee
Content: Students will learn basic hand-building techniques to construct useful and sculptural objects. Students will encounter the characteristics of raw materials and their transformation under heat. Emphasis is on craftsmanship and self expression. Topics in the field of ceramics will be explored through hands-on projects. Course may be repeated. Students repeating course may work independently on projects that entail greater skill as well as conceptual thinking.
Text and Materials: various texts and materials provided.
Grading Procedure: Each project is assigned a point value according to difficulty and importance. Projects are graded on how well they fulfill predetermined criteria. Points are totaled and divided by total points possible for the grading period.
Building Construction Technology
Course: Building Construction I
Fee: $20.00
Prerequisite: None
Content: Construction skill building class emphasizing, safe work habits, teamwork and project completion. Scale drawings and models of projects in residential construction will lead into formwork, rough framing, drywall and painting skill development.
Text: Modern Carpentry
Author: Wagner/Smith
Publisher: Goodheart/Wilcox
Grading Procedure: 70% Safety and Class participation, 30% tests.
Course: Building Construction II
Fee: $20.00
Prerequisite: Building Construction I or Instructor approval
Content: Personal work ethics, efficiency and site and equipment safety will be emphasized during construction projects both on and off campus. Rough plumbing and electrical skills will be developed. Architectural drawing and model building will be used to develop material lists within International Building Code specifications.
Text: Modern Carpentry
Author: Wagner/Smith
Publisher: Goodheart/Wilcox
Grading Procedure: 70% Safety and Class participation, 30% tests.
Course: Building Construction III
Fee: $20.00
Prerequisite: Building Construction II or Instructor approval
Content: Personal work ethics, efficiency and site and equipment safety will be emphasized during construction projects both on and off campus. Carpentry, concrete, electrical and plumbing skills will be developed. Building contracts, estimating and payroll procedures will be covered while participating in community projects. Work experience will be encouraged during the second semester.
Text: Modern Carpentry
Author: Wagner/Smith
Publisher: Goodheart/Wilcox
Grading Procedure: 70% Safety and Class participation, 30% tests.
BUSINESS AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Course: Computer Keyboarding (One Semester grades 8-12)
Content: This entry-level class covers the basics of keyboarding skills and techniques. Basic computer components are also covered to give students an introduction to computers and how they function. Proper hand placement and correct keyboarding techniques are emphasized, as well as keyboard review, skill development, and speed and accuracy. Students will learn word processing skills as they complete business letters, personal-business letters, announcements, envelopes, tables, reports, and research papers.
Course: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (One semester grades 8-12)
Content: This informational class covers the concepts of practical applications of the OFFICE 2000 Suite, including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint. Integrated in the curriculum are basic business concepts including entrepreneurship, marketing, management, and financing. Beginning through advanced Word skills are taught, which include creating and formatting documents, auto text, tables, columns, graphics, outlines, and charts. Excel instruction covers all the essentials of worksheet applications, including and creating a new worksheet, formatting operations, inserting formulas, creating pie, bar and line charts, and integrating Excel and Word. Publisher applications include creating business cards, calendars, informational flyers, brochures, greeting cards, newsletters, and advertisements. Instruction concludes with PowerPoint, which incorporates creating a presentation, inserting graphics, sounds, and custom animation.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Course: Spanish I
Content: Spanish I introduces the basics of the Spanish language. Hispanic culture, alphabet, numbers, Spanish countries and capitals, proper pronunciation, greetings, and many verbs, nouns and adjectives used in everyday life are studied. Listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language will be incorporated on a beginning level.
Course: Spanish II
Content: Spanish II begins with a review of the concepts learned in Spanish I. The present indicative tense is studied further, plus the student is introduced to the preterit indicative tense. Many other grammar concepts are introduced. The student will continue to expand his/her knowledge of the Hispanic culture and Spanish vocabulary. Continued emphasis is placed on gaining skills in each of the areas of language acquisition – listening, speaking, reading and writing.
MUSIC
General note for band and choir: Rehearsals, concerts, festivals and music trips and performances outside of scheduled class time are defined as an extension of ICHS’ formal classroom instructional program and are requirements for the class. Grades 9-12 are eligible to earn a Letter in Music.
Parents and students are invited to contact the music teacher to determine the possible cost of instrument rentals, music and/or uniforms for music classes. Students will not be denied membership in music groups for financial reasons.
Course: Band 8-12
Prerequisite: Elementary Band or Permission of Instructor
Fee: Uniform Fee, Instrument costs, contact Music Teacher
Content: This class is open to woodwind, brass, and percussion. The band participates in school concerts, festivals and trips. Primary emphasis is placed on learning the fundamentals of music, playing in diverse styles, and performing skills.
Text and Materials: TBA
Grading Procedure: Attendance accounts for 60% of grade, attitude for 30%, and presentations 10%.
Course: Choir 8-12
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Uniform Fee, contact Music Teacher
Content: Open to all students who have a desire to learn to sing. The class teaches an understanding of the language and structure of music as it emphasizes such elements as melody, harmony, rhythm and tempo. The choir student will learn to read music, learn to sing in foreign languages as well as English, and begin to develop a basic understanding of the vocal mechanism. The choir will perform in school concerts, festivals, competitions and tours.
Text and Materials: TBA
Grading Procedure: Attendance accounts for 60% of grade, attitude for 30%, and presentations
Course: Acoustic Guitar
Prerequisite: None
Fee: No fees.
Content: The course will cover basic guitar techniques: basic chord structure, chord progression, technical exercises, finger picking, and performance. First semester will focus on open chords and common chord progressions. Students will explore a variety of strum patterns as well as finger picking. Second semester will introduce students to barre chords and tablature. Both semesters will include opportunities for student performance.
Text and Materials: Students must have an acoustic guitar. Materials provided by instructor.
Grading Procedure: Pass/Fail
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
Course: Creative Writing
Open to: Students in grades 9-12
Fee: none
Content: This course is for students who want to experiment with style while developing and improving their own writing technique. The course emphasizes development of individual voice and style as well as form and technique. Poetry, fiction, short stories, and personal essays will be emphasized.
Text and Materials: Examples for modeling genré, style, technique
Title:
Authors
Publisher:
Grading Procedure: Creative writing is a contract class. The grade is based on fulfillment as agreed by student and teacher.
Course: Drama
Prerequisite: None
Fee: None
Content: Students will further develop their understanding and appreciation of theater arts by participating in this performance based course of study. Students will study the history of theater, various performance styles, aspects of technical theater, and theater activities. Students will also participate in a fall and spring production as well as have the opportunity to attend theater competitions and workshops. After school rehearsals will be kept to a minimum, however, performances are presented during after-school hours. To earn a drama letter, a student must participate in two semesters of drama and at least one production and attend District III Drama Competition.
Text and Materials: various performance pieces
Grading Procedure: A student’s grade will be a reflection of their performance in the following areas: in-class activities and performance participation, production participation, technical theater projects, reading and writing assignments, and unit tests. The first semester final exam will be cumulative and the second semester final exam will be an end of course assessment.
Course: Elementary Reading Tutor
Content: Sudents will receive training, and then be assigned to tutor elementary students in reading.
Materials provided
Grading Procedure: Letter grade
Course: Home Economics (if instructor available)
Content: This Family and Consumer Science class prepares students for adult responsibilities and relationships. Topics such as family living, parenting, household and money management, decision-making skills, communication skills, interior design, child-care, clothing design, and foods and nutrition are among the topics that may be covered.
Course: Science Lab Tech
Prerequisite: Junior or senior and approval of science teacher.
Content: This course involves working in the science department setting up science labs and helping with science experiments, breaking down science apparatuses, checking in and out science supplies and equipment, cleaning the lab area and equipment room and assisting with instruction and tutoring when required.
Grading Procedure: Letter grade.
Course: Publications
Prerequisite: none
Content: Students will design, and publish the high school yearbook. This includes, meeting with the vendor and technical staff, taking photos, writing copy, selecting theme, creating layout, and marketing the book. Students will also publish student writing in either a news format or a literary magazine.
Grading Procedure: Pass or fail based on productivity.
Course: Student Aide Positions (Grades 11-12), Approval required
Grading Procedure: Pass/Fail
• OFFICE AIDE (P/F)
• LIBRARY AIDE (P/F)
• TEACHER AIDE (P/F)
Course: ASB Leadership
Content: ASB President will be assigned to the high school office one hour a day to conduct ASB business and do the daily announcements. (P/F)
Resource Classes (According to IEP)
• English
• Math
• Reading
• Study Skills
• Life Skills
• WBL (P/F)
Grading Procedure: Letter grades.
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