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Carterville High SchoolCourse Description Book 2016-2017 INTRODUCTION The course description booklet is designed to help Carterville students plan their programs of study from the variety of courses offered at our high school. Students should plan their high school programs with the help of their parents, counselors, and teachers. In this booklet, each course is listed with the grade level, prerequisites (if any), and course descriptions. Information on all courses is also listed on Skyward Student Access under the “Available” tab in “Courses for 2015-16.” In addition, this booklet provides information about graduation requirements, scheduling, and other areas of interest. This booklet is intended to assist students in making educational decisions about their high school programs. Seniors have priority in course selection, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen.
A student and parent are expected to invest considerable time and thought into course selection. The master schedule of the High School is developed upon initial student requests. Considerable changing of individual schedules would invalidate this process. Therefore, any request for a schedule change must be based upon strong educational reasons. Schedule changes will be subject to the following procedures: During the first five (5) days of each semester a course may be added and/or dropped provided: (1) space is available in the course to be added (2) a minimum course load (six classes that earn credit) remains for the student’s schedule (3) the change is educationally sound
Withdrawal from a course (including a dual credit class at JALC) may be made without academic penalty up to five (5) attendance days in a course. Students may reduce their load to six (6) courses that earn credit and one study hall. After five days of attendance, a ‘WF’ will be recorded for the semester except for cases of illness, clear misplacement, or full withdrawal from school. A ‘WF’ will be recorded on the permanent record for the semester. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION 1. English (4 credits) freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years (passing one level before proceeding to the next level)
US Government (1/2 credit) – freshman year Geography (1/2 credit) – freshman year World Studies (1 credit) – sophomore year U.S. History (1 credit) – junior year
freshman, sophomore, and junior years 4. Science (3 credits) freshman, sophomore, and junior years 5. Consumer Education (1/2 credit or one semester) Personal Finance (1/2 credit) – senior year 6. Health (1/2 credit or one semester) freshman year
8. Speech or Theater (1/2 credit or one semester) 9. Electives may be chosen from the areas of music, art, foreign language, business, family and consumer science, industrial education, or vocational classes. 10. A minimum of twenty-four (24) credits is required for graduation. Students who fail classes are encouraged to meet with the guidance counselor to plan when and where these classes can be made up. Meeting the minimum requirement to graduate from Carterville High School does not necessarily meet college entrance requirements. PLANNING YOUR FOUR-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM FRESHMAN 1. English 2. Science 3. Math 4. Health & PE 5. Government & Geography 6. Study Hall 7. Elective
2. Science 3. Math 4. PE
5. US History 6. Elective 7. Elective
2. Science 3. Math 4. PE
5. World Studies 6. Elective 7. Elective SENIOR 1. English 2. Speech or Theater & Personal Finance 3. PE
5. Elective 6. Elective 7. Elective Graduation requirements are listed in your student handbook and in this course description book. Students are responsible for contacting the high school counselor about making up failed classes and for meeting the requirements of colleges that they may wish to attend. A summary of the minimum high school course requirements for Illinois public universities is listed at the front of this book. These general requirements are true for many 4-year universities. If you are a college-bound student, check the website of the college or university in which you are interested to make sure you take classes to meet entrance requirements.
52 – PERSONAL FINANCE (REQUIRED) Credits: 1/2 (one semester course) Prerequisites: None Grade Level: 12 This course introduces students to the fundamentals of personal finance. It will cover basic concepts in income and career planning, budgeting and cash-flow management, credit card use, installment purchasing and planned borrowing for major expenditures such as automobiles and housing, taxes, savings and investments (stocks, bonds, and mutual funds), banking, retirement planning, and other basic consumer skills. This course also covers the essentials of risk management, including property and liability insurance, as well as life insurance, basic contract law, and estate planning. Various software simulations may be used as a supplement to give students a sense of managing their personal finances in the real world. This course satisfies the state requirement for consumer education as well as the provisions set forth in Public Act 94-929: Financial Literacy Instruction. 109 – HIGH SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor (Incoming Freshman – must complete an application) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 The primary responsibility of the Publications class is to plan, design, and publish the annual yearbook, the Lionite. All aspects of yearbook production are studied including page layout and design, desktop publishing, writing, digital photography, graphic art, advertising, and marketing. After school time is required, and space is very limited. High School Publications is a pass/fail course which can be repeated as an elective. 2101 - BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 This course is divided into two parts. Part I serves as an introduction to business concepts including economics, marketing, and business management. Business communications and business math are integrated throughout. Part II serves as an introduction to technology concepts. It will further develop previously developed skills in various software applications. The course provides an in-depth exploration of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and graphics programs. Advanced features of Microsoft Office will be covered, supplemented with additional multimedia and graphics programs. 2204 - ACCOUNTING I Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 This is a practical accounting course for non-accounting majors. It includes a study of the elements of accounting, accounting procedures, conceptual framework, business transactions, common journals, posting, trial balance, worksheet, adjusting entries, income statement, balance sheet, statement of owner’s equity, closing entries, post-closing trial balance, accounting for cash, accounting for purchases and sales, and payroll accounting. 2206 - ACCOUNTING II Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Accounting I with a grade of C or higher Grade Level: 11, 12 Financial Accounting is designed to be a complete learning package for the first accounting course at the college level. Financial Accounting presents accounting as an information system that produces summary financial statements, primarily for users external to a business or other enterprise. Students study the forms of business organizations and the common transactions entered into by businesses. The emphasis is on understanding and applying basic accounting principles and other concepts that guide the reporting of the effect of transactions and other economic events on the financial condition and operating results of a business. How to analyze and interpret historical financial statements and the limitation of using these in making forward-looking business decisions are included. The course will expose the students to such topics as ethics, alternative forms of business organizations, typical business practices, legal instruments and financial statements. Woven throughout all of this is the step-by-step instruction needed to understand and apply the concepts, principles, and practices of the modern accounting system according to generally accepted accounting principles. 2212 – INFORMATION PROCESSING I (DESKTOP PUBLISHING) Credits: 1/2 (one semester course) Prerequisites: Business & Technology Concepts Recommended Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 This is a skill-level course with a major emphasis on the concepts and terminology related to the people, equipment, and procedures of information processing in the work world. It also provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to function in a highly automated business environment. The Windows operating system will serve as the framework for developing skills in file management and organization, the use of Internet access, and the application of business computer software including the Microsoft Office Suite 2007 for word processing, database management, spreadsheet design, and presentation graphics software, as well as additional available software. 2231 – ADVANCED INFORMATION PROCESSING (DESKTOP PUBLISHING II) Credits: 1/2 (one semester course) Prerequisites: At least a C in Information Processing I Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 This is a continuation of Information Processing I with a major emphasis on the concepts of layout and design while using desktop publishing software in the work world. It also includes skill development in the use of information processing equipment and the development of business publications such as brochures, business cards, flyers, news releases, and newsletters for a fictitious company during a simulation activity. Documents are often produced for use within CHS. Software that will be utilized includes MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe PhotoShop, and Internet Explorer. The Image Editing class is recommended for students enrolling in Desktop Publishing II. 2220 – IMAGE EDITING Credits: 1/2 (one semester course) Prerequisites: None Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Images do not always come exactly as you wish to use them. You may need to crop, adjust colors or luminosity, change size, or modify content of the images. This course will focus on the use of Adobe Photoshop to edit and enhance digital images. Students will take photos using a digital camera, scan photos, and download images to edit. Edited images may be submitted for use on the CHS and District web site. This course is recommended for students interested in pursuing Broadcasting, Desktop Publishing, or Web Page Design courses or careers. 2225 – INTERACTIVE MEDIA I Credits: 1/2 (one semester course) Prerequisites: Business and Technology Concepts Recommended Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 This is an advanced level course offering an exploration of interactive computer applications as well as graphics and multimedia software. Students will combine the study of digital photography and editing with digital video, animation, graphics, and multimedia applications in order to develop an awareness and understanding of the technology and equipment used in business and industry in the 21st century. This course is recommended for students interested in taking Broadcasting. 2226 – ADVANCED INTERACTIVE MEDIA Credits: 1/2 (one semester course) Prerequisites: Interactive Media I Recommended Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 This course is a continuation of Interactive Media I wherein students will continue to explore and become proficient with the various interactive applications and multimedia software. Students will be introduced to additional advanced software as it becomes available. Emphasis will be placed on the production of various projects that meet standards of business and industry. 2232 – WEB PAGE DESIGN I Credits: 1/2 (one semester course) Prerequisites: Business & Technology Concepts Recommended Grade Level: 11, 12 (Space is limited) Students will learn web searching skills and the basics of web page design: planning and organizing content, applying design principles, creating web pages, and creating/editing graphics. Students will learn and use HTML, Microsoft Expressions Web, Adobe PhotoShop, and other programs. Students will have several web site projects to complete. Students will also learn to use a scanner and a digital camera. The Image Editing class is recommended for students enrolling in Web Page Design. 2238 - PROGRAMMING & GAME DESIGN Credits: 1/2 (one semester course) Prerequisites: Business & Technology Concepts Recommended Grade Level: 11, 12 (Space is limited) Programming & Game Design is an introductory course that will provide students with the opportunity to design, program, and create functional video games. The course will teach basic programming skills and introduce basic language features that are necessary for developing a video game. Several game making platforms will be explored. Topics covered include math, physics, graphic design, and computer programming. No previous programming experience is required. 2240 - BROADCASTING Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Business and Technology Concepts or Interactive Media Recommended Grade Level: 11, 12 (Space is limited) Broadcasting students will work together to produce a bi-weekly news show that is viewed by the entire school. Students rotate through different jobs, such as: producer, director, tech-director, audio engineer, camera operator, teleprompter and on-screen talent, to learn all aspects of television production. In addition, they will learn to edit news stories and opening sequences. Although practical skills are taught and assessed, this class also emphasizes leadership, teamwork, planning and public speaking, which are all very marketable in today's economy. 3202 - COOPERATIVE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CCTE) Credits: 2 Prerequisites: A sequence of vocational courses in area related to career goal and an overall “C” average and good attendance Grade Level: 12 Cooperative Career and Technical Education (CCTE) is a program for seniors who wish to receive on-the-job training in an area related to their career goal. Students will work and learn at a local business or industry for three periods daily. Two credits will be earned for the training at the worksite and a series of independent lessons completed by the student throughout the school year. The CCTE coordinator, Mrs. Banovz, will call a meeting to discuss the application process with students who have indicated an interest in CCTE on their forecasting forms. Acceptance into the program will be based upon (1) prerequisite courses in a related career area; (2) previous attendance & discipline record, (3) interview with the CCTE coordinator and Guidance Counselor, and (4) availability of a suitable training site related to one’s career goal. Students will be expected to provide their own transportation to and from their training station. During the senior year, students should (1) maintain at least a C average, (2) maintain at least a C average in their related course and the CCTE course, and (3) maintain a good attendance record both at school and at work. (You may not miss more than five days per semester.) Students dismissed from the job will receive a failing grade for the semester and immediately return to campus full time. 099 – INTERNSHIP Credits: 1/2 per semester Prerequisites: None Grade Level: 12 Carterville High School will enter into agreements with local businesses for student internships. An internship is an unpaid educational work experience for a minimum of two hours per day for one semester. It goes well beyond job shadowing in that a student may try out different aspects of a particular job. Students may be dismissed one period daily for the serving of an internship. One-half credit per semester will be granted. The internship grade reported on a student’s transcript will be pass/fail and will not affect that student’s grade point average. Employers seeking interns will be screened and required to sign an agreement with CHS. A student and parent will also sign an agreement before entering into an internship. Students must find their own internship sites. Students interested in an internship should contact a guidance counselor. 3200 – CREATING ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES (CEO) Credits: 2 Prerequisites: Students must apply for admission Grade Level: 12 Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Course Description: CEO is a year-long course designed to utilize partnerships that provide an overview of business development and processes. Our local business community partners with area schools to create project-based experiences for students by providing funding, expertise, meeting space, business tours and one-on-one mentoring. Students visit area businesses, learn from guest speakers, participate in a class business, write business plans, and start and operate their own businesses. Business concepts learned through the experiential CEO class are critical; the 21st century skills of problem-solving, teamwork, self-motivation, responsibility, higher order thinking, communication and inquiry are at the heart of a student’s development throughout the course. 2214 – INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (JAL CPS 176) Credits: 1/2 (one semester course) Prerequisites: Algebra I (JAL MAT 062) Grade Level: 11, 12 JALC Fee: Students are responsible for books and any JALC fees associated with this class. This is a dual credit course and is offered only on campus at John A. Logan College. The final grade for this course is not computed into student’s grade point average or class rank. This course provides an initial exposure to computers and programming, fostering competence in a high-level language via hands-on experience. Students will be introduced to structured programming methodologies, the syntax and semantics for the language, algorithms, and good programming style guidelines. Students will be expected to complete a variety of programming projects. This is a college level course; taught on a college level along with other college level students. Students completing and passing this course receive ½ credit from Carterville High School and 4 college credit hours from JALC. 2215 – COMPUTER SCIENCE I (JAL CPS 206) Credits: 1/2 (one semester course) Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Programming (JAL CPS 176) Grade Level: 11, 12 JALC Fee: Students are responsible for books and any JALC fees associated with this class. This is a dual credit course and is offered only on campus at John A. Logan College. The final grade for this course is not computed into student’s grade point average or class rank. This course is the first in a required sequence of courses for majors in computer science and related fields. It provides a study of programming using a modern, object-oriented high-level programming language. Included are discussions of programming constructs (selection, repetition, and sequence) as well as data representation and storage, including arrays, records, objects, and files. Primary emphasis will be given to a disciplined approach to problem solving, algorithm development, program design, testing, and documentation. Check the current John A. Logan class schedule to determine the programming language currently being utilized for this course. DRIVER’S EDUCATION 150 – DRIVER’S EDUCATION Credits: 1/2 Prerequisites: Students must have passed eight courses in the previous two semesters. Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Fee: $50.00/year and $20.00 fee to the state To high school students, passing their road test often signifies that they have reached a new level of maturity on the road to adulthood. The primary purpose of the driver’s training class at Carterville High School is to increase student involvement in traffic safety; specifically, teaching basic skills, developing the proper driving habits and focusing the attention of the students on traffic safety. The course is composed of thirty - (30) clock hours of classroom with the remainder of the year used for the six hours behind the wheel. Driver’s Education is offered during June for those students turning 15 by the end of classroom instruction. There is a $20.00 fee to the state and a $50.00 lab fee to the school. (For students who also complete their driving during the summer, there is an additional $30.00 fee.) The instruction permit and driver’s license are included in these fees. Another class will be offered during the school year for those students who are unable to take the summer class or who will turn 15 by the end of classroom instruction. All students taking driver’s education must have passed eight (8) classes the two prior semesters. Note: Students must be passing PE in order to be allowed to drive during their PE classes. Students will not receive a PE grade while driving. ENGLISH 101 - ENGLISH I (REQUIRED) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Grade Level: 9 English I consists of the study of literature with composition woven into the curriculum. Students read novels, short stories, poetry, and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Literature is utilized to develop both communication and technology skills. An optional summer reading list will also be incorporated. 102 - ENGLISH II (REQUIRED) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Students must have passed both semesters of English I. Students who fail either semester are encouraged to seek an alternative program to make up the missing credit. Students cannot enroll in two English courses concurrently. Grade Level: 10 English II is a study of vocabulary, composition, grammar review, and literature. Students read short stories, poetry, non-fiction, novels, an autobiography, and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Strong emphasis is placed on composition. A research project in MLA style is required. 103 - ADVANCED ENGLISH II Credits: 1 Prerequisites: An A or B in English I and/or teacher recommendation Grade Level: 10 Advanced English II is a weighted course. A 0.5 weight will be added to the points earned in this course when computing students' grade point averages. The same material is covered as in English II, plus additional material. Standards are much higher and higher level thinking skills are emphasized. Research projects are required. Communication skills are developed through seminars, presentations, etc. There will be a summer reading requirement. 104 - ENGLISH III (REQUIRED) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: English I and II (Must have passed both semesters of English I and II). Students who fail either semester are encouraged to seek an alternative program to make up the missing credit. Students cannot enroll in two English courses concurrently. Grade Level: 11 English III is a study of composition, basic English skills, vocabulary and a brief review of grammar through writing. A chronological study of American literature is included through short stories, poetry, drama, and novels. During the second semester, students will review information to prepare for the ACT/PSAE. Students are required to write a research paper in this class. 105 - ADVANCED ENGLISH III Credits: 1 Prerequisites: A or B in Advanced English II and/or teacher recommendation Grade Level: 11 Advanced English III is a weighted course. A 0.5 weight will be added to the points earned in this course when computing students' grade point averages. The same English III curriculum is supplemented with additional literature. Higher-level thinking skills are emphasized. There will a summer reading requirement. 106 - ENGLISH IV (REQUIRED) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: English I, II, and III (Must have passed all semesters of English I, II, III). Students who fail either semester are encouraged to seek an alternative program to make up the missing credit. Students cannot enroll in two English courses concurrently. Grade Level: 12 English IV literature includes novels, short stories, essays, and poetry. Students are required to keep a journal on assigned readings. A unit on resume/cover letter writing is included. Shakespeare's Macbeth is studied. Several novels will be studied along with short stories and nonfiction pieces. Other units include the media and censorship. Students will also have a unit on genealogy. 107 - AP ENGLISH Credits: 1 Yüklə 207,54 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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