Course: U.S. History 10
Course #: 2721-10

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   

Course: U.S. History 11
Course #: 2721-11

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: American Government
Course #: 2730

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

Course: Economics (Sem One)
Course #: 2741

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 (Sem Two)
Course #: 2751

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.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH

Course: Physical Education (2 Semesters required to graduate)
Course #: 2301

Content: This course is designed to meet the ninth grade PE graduation requirement at ICHS. Students will reinforce and expand advanced skills, strategies and game situations in a variety of individual, team, and lifetime sports activities. Fitness components will be emphasized in warm-up, drill, lead-up games and personal fitness assessment. Emphasis will be on the value of integrating physical activity and fitness into the student’s lifestyle that will help ensure a lifetime of wellness.

Course: Bigger, Faster, Stronger BFS (elective)
Course #: 2322
Prerequisite: Physical Education

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: Outdoor Adventures
Course #: 2341
Prerequisite: Physical Education

Content: This class will give students the opportunity to explore Physical Education in the outdoors and provide them with the knowledge to pursue a lifestyle of using Outdoor Adventures to stay physically active. Class lessons will include activities such as Team Building, Trust Building, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying, Archery, Rock Climbing, Orienteering, Wildlife Survival, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Trail Maintenance/development, Forest Rehab, Water Sports, Dutch Oven Cooking, and many more. Field trips will be organized at various locations that provide more suitable facilities in order to further enhance learned skills.

Course: Health
Course #: 1401

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

SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES

Course: Basic English/Composition
Course #: 1007B

Content: This course has two main components: spelling and writing. Both components utilize direct instruction techniques. The spelling program is designed to give older students the tools they need to learn to spell. The program teaches a variety of morphographs -- prefixes, suffixes, and word bases -- and a small set of rules for combining them so that students learn a spelling strategy they can apply to thousands of words. The writing component helps poor writers focus on the writing and the editing of basic sentences, paragraphs, and stories. Instructional strands include Mechanics, Sentence Writing, Paragraph and Story Writing, and Editing.

Text: Spelling Through Morphographs,
Expressive Writing I & II,
Reasoning & Writing Level C,
Publisher: SRA

Grading Procedure: Grades will be based on daily in-class assignments. Progress will be monitored by curriculum tests as well as weekly 3-minute writing assessments.

Course: Basic Reading
Course #: 1030B

Content: The main component of this course is the Corrective Reading curriculum, which provides intensive intervention for students who are reading one or more years below grade level. Additionally, novel units and vocabulary lessons are taught. The Corrective Reading program delivers tightly sequenced, carefully planned lessons that give struggling students the structure and practice necessary to become skilled, fluent readers and better learners. Four levels for decoding plus four for comprehension address the varied reading deficits and skill levels found among older students.

Text: Corrective Reading Levels A, B1, B2, or C, Ravenscourt Novels
Publisher: SRA
Text: Wordly Wise 3000 Vocabulary (Books A-C and 1-9)
Publisher: Educators Publishing Service

Grading Procedure: Grades will be based on daily in-class assignments. Progress will be monitored by curriculum tests as well as monthly DIBELS reading fluency assessments.

Course: Basic Math
Course #: 2011B  

Content: Corrective Math provides intensive support for students who have difficulty with basic mathematics. The series is organized into seven strategic modules that provide direct instruction of critical skills and concepts which struggling students often fail to grasp. For those students that have mastered those basic skills, Connecting Math Concepts provides a direct instruction core math program, preparing students to tackle algebra with Algebra Rescue. When appropriate, life skills math is also taught. Mastering Math Facts is used by all students to increase basic math fluency.

Text: Corrective Math (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Basic Fractions, Fractions, Percents & Decimals), Connecting Math Concepts Levels C-F) Publisher: SRAText: Consumer Math
Publisher: AGS
Text: Algebra Rescue
Publisher: Sopris West
Text: Mastering Math Facts (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
Author: Don Crawford

Grading Procedure: Grades will be based on daily in-class assignments. Progress will be monitored by curriculum tests as well as weekly 1-minute math fluency assessments.

Course: Basic Study Skills
Course #: 0803B  

Course Content: This is an hour long class that can be taken for more than one semester. It is broken up into two segments. The first 15 minutes of this class are in a direct instruction format with guided practice. The students are taught a skill that they need in order to study effectively from the curriculum, Teaching Learning Strategies and Study Skills to Students with Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorders or Special Needs by Stephen Strichart and Charles Mangrum II. The last 45 minutes of the class are used as study time; students have access to the teacher who works with them to apply the skills they are learning to their class work.

Grading Procedure: Grade is determined by performance on daily work and progress towards personal and IEP goals.

Course: Basic Social Skills
Course #: 0804B

Course Content: This class is generally offered during first period. We use The Social Skills Curriculum Activities Library from the Society for Prevention of Violence and The Center for Applied Research in Education. It is designed to get the students actively monitoring their own feelings, behaviors, and social interactions. It helps them develop coping and problem solving skills. It teaches specific skills as well as giving the students’ time to process problems with the goal that they begin to take responsibility for their social interactions.

Grading Procedure: Grade is determined by performance on daily work and progress towards personal and IEP goals.

Course: Basic Life Skills
Course #: 2806B2

Course Content: This class is given in one or two hour blocks. It was created for students who are delayed in developing independent living skills. The curriculum, You’re On Your Own, PCI Publishing, is the main source of the material although other activities are added dependent on the current need and level of the students enrolled. It generally goes over a number of topics including: hygiene, nutrition, social interactions, and the value of money, and budgeting.

Grading Procedure: Grade is determined by performance on daily work and progress towards personal and IEP goals.

Basic Daily Living Skills
Course #: 2806B

Course Content: This course is designed to focus on the young adult as an individual preparing for responsibilities in the home, community and work environment. The student will gain relationship skills and life management skills, utilize problem-solving methods, personal living skills and wellness.

Basic Teen Living
Course #: 5130B  

Course Content: The emphasis of this course is to build on skills in the areas of personal development, relationships, human and family development, clothing, resource management, personal living space, nutrition and wellness, career choices and leadership skills. This course focuses on the student role as a participating teen, family, school and community member.

ELECTIVES

ART

Visual Arts Course Offerings

Course: Ceramics
Course #: 1064
Fee: $20.00 materials fee

Content: Students will learn and use basic hand-building skills to construct useful as well as sculptural objects out of clay. Students will use a variety of ways to finish clay surfaces. Students will know basic facts of clay characteristics and firing details. Relevant topics in the field of ceramics will be explored through hand-on projects.

Text and Materials: various texts and materials provided.

Course: Drawing & Painting
Course #: 1062
Fee: $ 20.00 materials fee

Content: Students will concentrate on two-dimensional materials that entail drawing or painting of some kind. In addition to basic pencil drawing and acrylic painting, students will also be working with watercolors, pastels, inks, printmaking, textile art, and painting murals for our campus. While the focus of this course is on creating artwork, the study of major artist, art movements and styles may also be included. Returning students may pursue in-depth focus in one or two media; the instruction regarding the creative process becomes more refined and students are encouraged to develop their own artistic styles.

Text and Materials: various texts and materials provided.

Course: Sculpture
Course #: 1163
Fee: $ 20.00 materials fee  

Content: Students will explore the three-dimensional world of sculpture and create sculptural art objects. Materials may include paper- mache, wire, plaster, fiber, clay, metals, and recyclables. Projects may be completed individually or collaboratively. The study of sculpture in history and contemporary culture will enable students to consider how subject matter, symbols, and ideas are used to communicate meaning in the visual arts. Students will learn to assess personal work as well as the work of others through the critique process. be explored through hands-on projects.

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.

Course: Digital Photography and Communication
Course #: 05167
Fee: $ 20.00 materials fee  

Content: In this course you will learn how to communicate through graphics and digital photography. You will focus on the basics of camera operation, exposure, image control, picture composition, photo enhancement and photo manipulation. We will discuss both traditional and digital film photography, design, graphic arts, and electronic communication. You will complete photography projects which demonstrate techniques such as portraiture, composition, landscapes, architecture, wildlife and nature.

You will need a digital camera capable of zoom, flash, and other adjustments.

Course: Recycled Sculpture
Course #: 15199
Fee: $ 20.00 materials fee  

Content: Students will explore the three-dimensional world of sculpture and create sculptural art objects. Materials may include paper- mache, wire, plaster, fiber, clay, metals, and recyclables. Projects may be completed individually or collaboratively. The study of sculpture in history and contemporary culture will enable students to consider how subject matter, symbols, and ideas are used to communicate meaning in the visual arts. Students will learn to assess personal work as well as the work of others through the critique process. be explored through hands-on projects.

Text and Materials: various texts and materials provided.

Building Construction Technology

Course: Building Construction I
Course #: 0414
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
Course #: 04142
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
Course #: 04143
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.

Course: Welding I

Content: Learning the various types of metals and processes for both ARC and MIG welding. This is a beginning, first year course in welding.

BUSINESS AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Course: Power Skills (One semester grades 8-12)
Course #: 0301

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 (using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Course: Spanish I
Course #: 1201

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
Course #: 12012

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.

Course: Spanish III
Course #: 12015

Content: A continuation of grammar concepts, vocabulary and Hispanic culture, with an emphasis on Spanish literature.

MUSIC

General note for band, guitar and voice: 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 9-12
Course #: 1122
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: Acoustic Guitar I
Course #: 1128
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: Student s must have an acoustic guitar. Materials provided by instructor.

Grading Procedure: Pass/Fail

Course: Acoustic Guitar II
Course #: 11282
Prerequisite: None
Fee: No fees.

Content: The course will cover moderate to advanced guitar techniques: chord structure, chord progression, technical exercises, finger picking, and performance. Second year students will be paired at tutors for first year students for part of each hour. Course includes opportunities for student performance.

Text and Materials: Student s must have an acoustic guitar. Materials provided by instructor.

Grading Procedure: Pass/Fail

Course: Choir 9-12
Course #: 1130
Prerequisite: None
Fee: No fees. 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: Small Ensemble: Voice and Instrumental

Prerequisite: Instructor invitation/approval required

Content: Students will study and explore vocal ensemble of choice and that provided by the instructor.

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES

Course: Bigger, Faster, Stronger BFS (elective)
Course #: 2322
Prerequisite: Physical Education

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: Driver’s Education

The Idaho Driver Education and Training Program is a formal and organized education and training program to introduce and develop good driving habits and attitudes for a lifetime of responsible, reduced-risk driving strategies. This Driver's Education course more than fulfills your requirement of 30 hours of classroom time; you must separately arrange to complete the required driving-time in order to be eligible for an Idaho Driver's license. All information will be given to you the first week of class.

Prerequisites: Must be 14 ½ by the state deadline per semester. Older students will be admitted first semester.

Course: Elementary Reading Tutor

Course #: 9010

Content: Students will receive training, and then be assigned to tutor elementary students in reading.

Materials: provided

Grading Procedure: Letter grade

Course: Math Lab

In place of an elective, students can take an hour of Math Lab. Advanced math students will be available for tutoring in math. The class will be graded Pass/Fail (based on time on task).

Course: Outdoor Adventures
Course #: 2341
Prerequisite: Physical Education

Content: This class will give students the opportunity to explore Physical Education in the outdoors and provide them with the knowledge to pursue a lifestyle of using Outdoor Adventures to stay physically active. Class lessons will include activities such as Team Building, Trust Building, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying, Archery, Rock Climbing, Orienteering, Wildlife Survival, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Trail Maintenance/development, Forest Rehab, Water Sports, Dutch Oven Cooking, and many more. Field trips will be organized at various locations that provide more suitable facilities in order to further enhance learned skills.

Course: Publications (Yearbook Staff)

Course#: Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation/approval

Content: Students will suggest and develop ideas for the yearbook, including choosing the design, taking pictures, cropping and editing (under the supervision of Ms. Davis).

Course: Science Lab Tech
Course #: 9010
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: Teacher Aide Positions (Grades 11-12), Approval required
Course #: 9010

Student aides will be first assigned to the office, and then re-assigned to teachers. They will perform such duties as determined by office personnel and assigned teachers. Student aides are to bring work with them to do when there is extra time. They are to remain in the classroom (with assigned teacher) and not be wandering in the halls or going to the library (unless that is your assigned area).

Grading Procedure: Pass/Fail

• OFFICE AIDE (P/F)

• LIBRARY AIDE (P/F)

• TEACHER AIDE (P/F)

Course: Study Hall
Course #: 0833

Content: Course provides students with the opportunity and time to complete classroom assignments or school projects in the classroom. Students typically work on their own, without the help of a tutor, but are supervised.

Grading Procedure: Pass/Fail

Course: Work Based Learning
Course #: 1651

Course: General work experience. Students will gain an understanding of the needs of employers, the requirements of different industries, and the skills required to be a competent employee through their job experience. This course will give students an opportunity to learn both basic knowledge and particular skills in career areas as they enter the work force. WBL can be one or two hours per day in a paid or unpaid position.

Grading Procedure: Pass or Fail (one credit per hour, per semester)

Alternative Courses are offered via: Dual Enrollment, On-line Classes (IDLA), Independent Study, Night School, and Work Based Learning.

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