Oswego Community Unit School District 308

 

 

Oswego East High School		Waubonsee Community College	Credits
Accounting 2 (12104A002)	ACC 101	Introduction to Accounting	3
Advanced Business Technology (12002A001)	CIS 108	Comprehensive Word Processing	3
Advanced Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) & Design 2 (21102A001)	CAD 102	AutoCAD I	3
Automotive Services Operations (20104A002)	AUT 100	Maintenance and Light Repair	3
Early Childhood 2 (19055A001)	ECE 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
Introduction to Technical & Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) & Design 1	CAD 100	Technical Drawing I	3
Metalworking & Manufacturing I (13203A007) and Metalworking & Manufacturing 2 (13203A001) and Metalworking & Manufacturing 3 (13203A002)	MTT 110 WLD 100 WLD 115 WLD 120	Print Reading for the Trades and Survey of Welding and Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting and Shielded Metal Arc Welding I	3
Honors Introduction to Athletic Training and Sports Medicine (14062A001)	KPE 150	Basic Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	3
Technology Applications (10004A001)	CIS 150	Introduction to Windows	1

 

 

Certification		Waubonsee Community College	Credits
OSHA 10	MTT 100	Safety Principles	1

Directions: Complete the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) form, bring OSHA 10 card and PLA
form to Akerlow Hall 230 for the Dean of Business and Career Technologies

Certification		Joliet Junior College	Credits
ServSafe Manager	CA 106	Applied Food Service Sanitation	2
Certification		Elgin Community College	Credits
ServSafe Manager	CUL 106	ServSafe Manager Certification	2
Certification		College of DuPage	Credits
ServSafe Manager	Culin 1120	Sanitation	1

Repeating Courses
When a student fails a required class, she or he must repeat the class. All “F” grades remain on a
student's transcript and in the student’s grade point calculations. Under individual circumstances,
students can enroll in the district program for credit recovery upon failing multiple required courses.
Enrollment availability is limited and determined by the student’s counselor.

A student may request to repeat any course in any area where the skill level needs to be increased
before moving on to the next class in a sequence. Credit is earned only once. The GPA will be
determined by using the points from the higher of the two grades. The course and grade for the first
time the course was completed will remain on the transcript. The decision to voluntarily repeat a course
should be carefully considered and made in conjunction with the student’s counselor. If a student has
completed an upper-level course, s/he cannot ‘drop’ to a lower-level course to earn credit.
***A student who has passed a course cannot repeat that course in Summer School.***

 

Auditing a Course
A student may audit a course provided space is available at the time of registration and with the consent
of the teacher. A student who audits a class is required to submit an audit form and receive approval
during the first three weeks of the semester. Any student auditing a class is expected to complete all
course assignments and participate in class discussions. An audit carries no credit or honor points.
Students interested in auditing a class should consult with the teacher and counselor. Courses that are
audited do not count towards the five-class minimum required under the Athletic/Activity Eligibility
Guidelines.

 

Incomplete Grades
Incomplete work must be completed within 2 weeks from the start of the following semester. If not
completed before this deadline, a grade of “F” will be recorded. Incomplete grades are issued mainly for
prolonged illness or illness before the end of the term. Students are responsible for rectifying
incomplete grades and must make arrangements with their teachers to submit make-up work.

 

Withdrawal (W) and Withdrawal Failing (WF) Grades
Withdrawal from a course and placement into a study hall may be made without penalty during the first
10 days of class. After 10 days, a student will not be allowed to drop a course except in cases of
prolonged illness. In cases of withdrawal or illness, a “W” (withdrawal) will appear on the transcript.
If, after 10 days, a student insists on dropping a course, a “WF” (withdrawal fail) will appear on the
transcript.

 

Physical Education Waivers
Per Board of Education Policy 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions;
Re-Entering Students, a student in grades 9-12, unless otherwise stated, may submit a written request
with as much specificity as possible to the Building Principal to be excused from physical education
courses for the reasons stated below. The Superintendent or designee shall maintain records showing
that the criteria outlined in this policy were applied to the student’s individual circumstances, as
appropriate.
1. Ongoing participation in a marching band program for credit.
2. Enrollment in a Reserve Officers' Training Corps. (ROTC) program sponsored by the District.
3. Ongoing participation in an interscholastic or extracurricular athletic program.
4. An interscholastic or extracurricular program is defined as an organized school-sponsored or
school-sanctioned activity for students that is not part of the curriculum, not graded, not for credit,
generally takes place outside of the school’s typical instructional hours, and is under the direction of a
coach, athletic director, or band leader.
5. Enrollment in academic classes that are required for admission to an institution of higher
learning (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade).

6. Enrollment in academic classes is required for graduation from high school, provided that failure
to take such classes would result in the pupil being unable to graduate (student must be in the
11th or 12th grade).

 

A student who is eligible for special education may be excused from physical education courses pursuant
to 7:260, Exemption from Physical Education.

 

Students receiving an Athletic Waiver will transfer in/out of their Physical Education class based on the
timing below:
● Fall Athletic Waiver (Beginning of the School Year – 1st Monday in November)

● Winter Athletic Waiver (2nd Monday in November – 1st Monday in March)

● Indoor Track (2nd Monday in January – 1st Monday in March)

● Spring Athletic Waiver (1st Monday in March – End of the School Year)

 

Students receiving an Athletic Waiver, Marching Band Waiver, or Show Choir waiver will be placed into
a Study Hall.

This class is recommended for college-bound juniors and seniors planning to take the SAT and/or ACT. Many undergraduate colleges and universities require that prospective students take either the ACT or the SAT. Taking this course will prepare students for all of the question types found on the SAT and ACT. Students will analyze each of the test question areas and techniques aimed at relieving test-taking anxiety. Topics include sentence completions and reading comprehension for the reading section, grammar and essay writing for the writing section, scientific concepts for the science section, and basic and advanced math concepts and algebraic and geometric concepts for the math sections. 

Course Fee: The course fee covers the cost of the student test prep workbook.

Collaborative Cooking Leaders focuses on teaching methods designed to meet the needs of/all students. Peer leaders promote inclusion within the class and school. This program is a cooperative/leadership program established in order to provide a chance for all students to work to their full learning potential. 

 

*An application and interview may be required for this class.

 

In this full-year junior-level Advanced Placement English course, students will continue developing skills practiced in English 2 and prepare to take the AP Language & Composition exam in May. This college-level course is designed for students to exceed the 11th-grade Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and includes a study of 

American Literature. Coursework is developed within the framework of the Advanced Placement Program. Due to the academic rigor of this Advanced Placement course, students should be motivated, independent learners who read at or above grade level and write with clarity in their current English course. Submission of essays and major projects is required to pass the course. Students who enroll in this course are encouraged to take the AP Language and Composition exam in the spring. Summer reading is required for this course.

Students will focus on the writing, researching, and revising of expository essays and other writing projects. Students will write analytical and argumentative essays, including an academic research paper. Students will concentrate on the writing process, identify and respond to different audiences and rhetorical situations, and understand the conventions of format and structure in various discourse communities, including academic writing. Practice in critical thinking and essay development is emphasized. Students will also reflect on and respond to the ideas that continue to shape Western civilization through critical examination of major ancient writings in world literature, events, and influential works in the visual arts and music. This course requires disciplined reading outside of school (up to 30 pages a night). Submission of essays and major projects is required to pass the course, as well as the maintenance and submission of a writing portfolio. 

 

*Dual credit in ENG 101 and ENG 102 at Waubonsee Community College may be awarded upon successful completion of the course. Fees must be paid in full before the start of the course.

Students interested in narratives, poetry, or other creative forms of writing should take this course. Creative writing focuses on writing as an art form, rather than a science, and helps students develop their voice, giving the writer greater command over future writing endeavors. Although this is not a literature course, students are expected to improve their writing skills by reading other creative texts. Submission of essays and major projects is required to pass the course.

This course offers students real-world experience in transferring their English Language Arts skills to the world of online journalism as they develop relationships with the staff and students while covering a wide range of school events. Students will learn the basics of journalism while producing the news in a variety of online media. Students taking this course should be prepared to enhance communication skills (speaking, writing, proofreading, text editing, photojournalism, video editing, video production, etc.). They should also have an interest in their school and community, as they will be required to attend various on-school site events for news coverage. Students will learn to use a variety of Adobe technology applications, and will be expected to take photographs and videos using school cameras. Students enrolled in this course will be encouraged to work on the production of the news outside of class. Submission of major projects is required to pass the course. Note: Application process required to enroll.

For students who want to take their journalistic experience a step further, Digital Journalism 2 provides an opportunity to build on the skills obtained in Digital Journalism 1, playing a significant role as editors, managers, and designers. This course offers students real-world experience in transferring their English Language Arts skills to the world of online journalism as they develop relationships with the staff and students while covering a wide range of school events. Students taking this course should be prepared to continue to build on communication skills (speaking, writing, photojournalism, video editing, video production, etc.). They should also have an interest in their school and community, as they will be required to attend various on-school site events for news coverage. Students will deepen their skill sets in using a variety of Adobe technology applications, and will be expected to take photographs and videos using school cameras. Students enrolled in this course will be encouraged to work on the production of the news outside of class. Submission of major projects is required to pass the course. Note: Application process required to enroll. 

*The course fee is per semester.

Course Description: While working together as a staff, students taking this course will produce the annual high school yearbook. Students will develop marketable skills such as meeting specific deadlines, taking on publication roles, designing spreads, desktop publishing, photography, and feature writing. Proofreading and editing skills will continually develop throughout the course. Students must have an interest in their school and community, and will be encouraged to work on production outside of regular class hours. Submission of major projects is required to pass the course. Note: Application process required to enroll.

*The course fee is per semester.

College Communication is directed toward college-bound students wanting to further develop their communication skills gained in previous English courses to better prepare for college-level communication. Students will learn about the theories of human communication, have classroom experiences in a variety of communication situations, and be evaluated on individual communicative behavior. Submission of major projects and speeches is required to pass the course. 

 

*Dual credit in COM 100 at Waubonsee Community College may be awarded upon successful completion of the course. Fees must be paid in full before the start of the course.

 

Literacy Dynamics 1004 Grade Level: 9-10 Credit: 1.0 Elective Length: 2 semesters Prerequisite: None Course Fee:

 

None 

 

Students identified through the testing and placement process are ideal candidates for this reading support course. This course will target individual reading strengths and areas for growth to develop meta-cognitive, independent readers of non-fiction and fiction texts. The skills of decoding, word knowledge, vocabulary acquisition, fluency, and comprehension will be addressed. English 1 is the required English course linked with this freshman intervention course. Students may exit the program at the end of a semester if proficiency is achieved.

Art Foundations 1	5313
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None	Fee: $25

You love to draw and paint! You have learned skills in drawing and painting, and you want more! AP Drawing is for you! In this capstone course, you are asked to demonstrate a breadth and concentration of artworks based on your own ideas. Works may include drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media, as well as abstract, observational, and inventive works.

Digital Arts Basics	5513
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None	Fee: $20

Are you into computers and really like to create? Then this course is for you! This is a foundation for all other computer fine art courses. You will be introduced to creating a variety of design projects based on the foundations of computer skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, digital illustration, and digital imagery. You will learn to create successful designs and layouts based on a successful understanding of the Art Elements and Principles. This course delivers a strong foundation to allow students to move on to other computer fine art courses and eventually, if they choose.

Digital Snapshot	5523
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Digital Art Basics	Fee: $20

Learn to see through the eye of a camera to create your own digital images and visual stories. Students will explore the use of various types of digital cameras to learn how to capture life through photographic means. An understanding of light, subject, foreground/background relationships, and digital camera techniques will be explored. Studio set-ups and exterior lighting will be utilized along with digital editing methods. Students will also learn to develop their own digital web-based portfolio. Whether you are interested in AP 2D Art & Design or exploring your creativity through digital photographs, this is the class for you! Students must provide their own device (camera or smartphone).

 

Digital Arts Rendering	5533
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Digital Arts Basics	Fee: $20

Ever want to create a portrait, landscape, and or imaginative artwork with computers? This is the course for you! You will gain experience in creating and manipulating images using current computer technology in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will learn to paint and illustrate using digital media, tackling subjects like character design, portrait rendering, landscape illustration, and the digital development of textures and values. Whether you are interested in AP 2D Art & Design or exploring your creativity, this is the class for you!

 

AP 2-D Art and Design	5594
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 1 semester & 2 semester
Prerequisite: Digital Snapshot or Digital Arts Rendering	Fee: $100	Weighted

Sculpting 1	5433
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None	Fee: $25

In Sculpting 1, students will create advanced forms and will be introduced to a number of techniques, such as found objects, collage, sculpting, modeling etc. Relief sculptures may be included. Artistic sculptural periods and artists will be introduced and explored throughout the term. Whether you are interested in AP 3D Art & Design or exploring your creativity, this course is for you.

 

Pottery 1	5413
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None	Fee: $25

In this course, students will be introduced to making functional and sculptural artwork using clay. Students will be introduced to the hand-building methods, such as pinch, coil, and slab building. A variety of decorative glazing and firing techniques will be introduced. Class projects will foster the growth of individual skills and expression. Whether you are interested in AP 3D Art & Design or exploring your creativity, this course is for you.

 

Pottery 2		5423
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Pottery 1	Fee: $35

In this course, students will continue to develop and master the making of functional and sculptural artwork using clay. Students will continue to explore hand-building methods and be introduced to the potter’s wheel. Advanced techniques in a variety of decorative, glazing, and firing techniques will be developed. Class projects will foster the growth of individual skills and expression. Whether you are interested in AP 3D Art & Design or exploring your creativity, this course is for you.

 

Jewelry and Fiber Art 1	5443
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None	Fee: $35

In this course, students will be introduced to making the varied and complex aspects of wire, yarn, fiber, and clay as a creative medium of self-expression. Students will produce works in polymer clay, wire, bead making, felting, weaving, and jewelry construction. Students will work with the materials as both traditional and experimental mediums, developing individual creative statement pieces that exhibit the elements, principles, and foundations of fine art. The class will consist of demonstrations, art marking, and participation in self-critiques. Whether you are interested in AP 3D Art & Design or exploring your creativity, this class is for you.

 

Jewelry and Fiber Art 2	5453
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Jewelry and Fiber Art 1	Fee: $35

In this course, students will continue to develop and master the varied and complex aspects of wire, yarn, fiber, and clay as a creative medium of self-expression. Students will produce advanced works of art that are a refinement of techniques in both jewelry making and textile arts, building upon foundational skills from Jewelry and Fiber 1. Students can expect to expand their technical abilities, experiment with the materials and mixed media, explore historical and cultural aspects of these art forms, and develop a personal artistic voice through original creations. The class will consist of demonstrations, art marking, and participation in self-critiques. Whether you are interested in AP 3D Art & Design or exploring your creativity, this class is for you.

 

AP 3-D Art and Design	5494
Grade Level: 11-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 1 semester 2 semester
Prerequisite: 3D Level 2 course	Fee: $100	Weighted

In this capstone course, which is an interpretation of three-dimensional design issues, students are allowed to make purposeful decisions about how to integrate the elements and principles of art in their three-dimensional forms. For the AP Portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate proficiency in 3D design using a variety of art forms: Jewelry, Wire, Ceramics, Plaster, Fiber, Dowel Rods, Glass, Cardboard, Foam, etc. A variety of approaches to representation, abstraction, and expression may be part of the student’s portfolio. This is a college-level course that requires outside-of-classroom studio time. Students must be prepared for the rigor the course demands to be successful.

AP Art History	5384
Grade Level: 11-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 1 semester, 2 semester
Prerequisite: None	Fee: None	Weighted

Art History Yeah! This capstone course asks the question: What is Art History?It is history that emphasizes understanding works of art within their historical context by examining issues such as politics, class, religion, patronage, audience, gender, function, and ethnicity. You will learn how to visually analyze and understand works of art through both visual and contextual analysis. You will start from ancient Greece and go through to the Middle Ages, then from the Renaissance to Contemporary Art Making. Also, you will study Non-European Art like Oceania, the Americas, Africa, Asia, etc.

 

Art Internship		8501
Grade Level: 12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: See course description	Fee: None	Weighted

Art Directed Study	7902
Grade Level: 11-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: See course description	Fee: $25

	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Vocal Music	Treble Choir Bass  Ensemble Ambience	Bass Ensemble  Concert Choir  Ambience Chorale  A Cappella Choir  Chorale Honors  A Cappella Choir Honors	Bass Ensemble  Concert Choir Chorale A Cappella Choir  Chorale Honors  A Cappella Choir Honors	Bass Ensemble  Concert Choir  Chorale  A Cappella Choir  Chorale Honors  A Cappella Choir Honors
Instrumental Music	Concert Band  Chamber Winds  Wind Ensemble Honors	Symphonic Band  Wind Ensemble  Wind Symphony  Wind Ensemble Honors Wind Symphony Honors	Symphonic Band  Wind Ensemble  Wind Symphony  Wind Ensemble Honors Wind Symphony Honors	Symphonic Band  Wind Ensemble  Wind Symphony  Wind Ensemble Honors Wind Symphony Honors
Theory		AP Music Theory  Introduction to Piano Music Production	AP Music Theory  Introduction to Piano Music Production	AP Music Theory  Introduction to Piano Music Production

Concert Band / Chamber Winds	5014 / 5024
Grade Level: 9	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor	Fee: $35

Wind Ensemble	5054
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and audition required	Fee: $35

Wind Ensemble comprises a select group of musicians and is the second level of bands for the upperclassmen. Audition requirements include playing the IMEA Scale Sheet and IMEA Etudes. Private study is highly recommended. Students in this band will perform repertoire of grade level 3.5–5. This band will perform in regularly scheduled concerts and may perform in select festivals and invitational events. Students must provide their own instrument.

 

Wind Ensemble Honors	5064
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and audition required	Course Fee:$35	Weighted

Senior students, or those students in their second year of Wind Ensemble, may elect this weighted honors option. In addition to the ensemble curriculum, honors students will be asked to complete a portfolio including one performance project and one scholarly project per semester. The performance section refers to the student’s exploration of a variety of performances and music experiences beyond the classroom. The scholarly section will be chosen collaboratively by the student and teacher. Possible subjects include artist/composer, genre of music, or history/future of instrumentation. Students must provide their own instrument.

 

Symphonic Band / Symphonic Winds		5034 / 5044
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and audition required	Course Fee:$35

Symphonic Band is the third-level band for upperclassmen. This band intends to continue to provide fundamental training in the skill of playing an instrument. Students will perform a repertoire of grade level 3–3.5. This band will perform at regularly scheduled concerts throughout the year. Students must provide their own instrument.

 

Wind Symphony	5074
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and audition required	Course Fee:$35

Wind Symphony Honors	5084
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and audition required	Course Fee:$35	Weighted

Senior students, or those students in their second year of Wind Symphony Honors, may elect this weighted honors option. In addition to the ensemble curriculum, honors students will be asked to complete a portfolio including one performance project and one scholarly project per semester. The performance section refers to the student’s exploration of a variety of performances and music experiences beyond the classroom. The scholarly section will be chosen collaboratively by the student and teacher. Possible subjects include artist/composer, genre of music, or history/future of instrumentation. *Students must provide their own instrument.

Treble Choir	5114
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: None	Course Fee:$40

Enjoy singing and/or want to improve your singing voice? Treble Choir is an ensemble designed to build strong and confident singers who have been experiencing their first year or more in high school choir. Members study vocal technique specific to treble voices (sopranos and altos) and build music reading skills while studying Pop, Broadway, World Music, and Traditional Choral Music in a fun, engaging, and exciting environment. Students will be required to participate in after-school concerts. No previous experience or audition is necessary. A love of singing is required!

Concert Choir	5134
Grade Level: 10 -12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite:  Audition or Teacher Approval	Course Fee:$40

Concert Choir is open, by audition or teacher approval, to students interested in continuing their study of vocal music and singing in three to four-part choral harmonies. Members study more challenging vocal techniques and continue to build music reading skills while studying genres including Pop, Broadway, World Music, and Traditional Choral Music. Students are tested periodically to discover changing voices, and students are assigned to sections accordingly. Students will be required to participate in after-school concerts.

 

Bass Ensemble	5124
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: None	Course Fee:$40

Enjoy singing and/or want to improve your singing voice? Bass Ensemble is a group designed to build strong and confident singers who have experienced their first year or more in high school choir. Members study vocal technique specific to bass voices (basses and tenors) and build music reading skills while studying Pop, Broadway, World Music, and Traditional Choral Music in a fun, engaging, and exciting environment. Students will be required to participate in after-school concerts. No previous experience or audition is necessary. A love of singing is required!

 

Ambience	5144
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Audition	Course Fee:$40

Ambience is a group that explores the making and performing of vocal music. Students will learn to create a cappella arrangements from today's popular songs for performance in school concerts and other outside stages. Music choices and stage formations are varied in style and levels of difficulty. Technology-aided instruction is utilized to better prepare and assess growth. Freshmen students interested in auditioning are required to sign up for Treble Choir or Bass Ensemble, while sophomore students are required to register for Concert Choir.

 

Chorale	5154
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Audition or Teacher Approval	Course Fee:$40

Chorale is a mid-level to advanced-level ensemble designed to expand upon the concepts learned during Treble Choir and/or Concert Choir. Advanced concepts in a vocal technique related to treble voices are explored and reinforced while providing a more in-depth study into music theory, sight-reading skills, and musicianship. A variety of musical genres are studied, including both traditional and popular styles of music. Students will be required to participate in school concerts. Students may have the opportunity to participate in state and local competitions and music festivals.

 

Chorale Honors	5164
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and audition required	Course Fee:$40	Weighted

Chorale Honors is a mid-level to advanced-level ensemble designed to expand upon the concepts learned during Treble Choir and/or Concert Choir. Advanced concepts in a vocal technique related to treble voices are explored and reinforced while providing a more in-depth study into music theory, sight-reading skills, and musicianship. A variety of musical genres are studied, including both traditional and popular styles of music. Students will be required to participate in after-school concerts. Students may have the opportunity to participate in state and local competitions and music festivals.

 

A Cappella Choir	5174
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Audition or Teacher Approval	Course Fee:$40

A Cappella Choir Honors		5184
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and audition required	Course Fee:$40	Weighted

Senior students, or those students in their second year of A Cappella Choir, may elect this weighted honors option. In addition to the ensemble curriculum, honors students will be asked to complete a portfolio including one performance project and one scholarly project per semester. The performance section refers to the student’s exploration of a variety of performances and music experiences beyond the classroom. The scholarly section will be chosen collaboratively by the student and teacher. Possible subjects include artist/composer, genre of music, or history/future of instrumentation.

Introduction to Piano	5183
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None	Course Fee:$10

Music Production	5193
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Introduction to Piano or instructor approval	Course Fee:$10

AP Music Theory	5094
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Recommended for students actively involved in any music ensemble	Course Fee:$95	Weighted

This course is a fast-paced AP course. Students considering studying music at the college level should take this course. This course will delve deeper into the theoretical techniques important in various historical genres. AP Music Theory will create more opportunities for student composition and ear training than a standard Music Theory course. It will also provide tonal skills training in preparation for the AP test.

 

Music Internship	8501
Grade Level: 12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: See course description	Course Fee: None

Music Directed Study/Music	7951
Grade Level: 12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: See course description	Course Fee:$25

Theatre Course(s)	Advanced Theatre Course(s)
Acting 1  Directing 1  Technical Theatre 1	Acting 2  Directing 2  Technical Theatre 2  Internship Theatre  Directed Study Theatre

Acting 1	5223
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None	Course Fee:$15

Acting 1 will focus on developing the student as an actor. The course may have units in movement and meaning (pantomime, facial expressions, and spatial relations), the actor’s performance through subtext, monologues, and scene work. Students would have the opportunity to read and analyze at least one full length play. Students will demonstrate their learning with a performance at the end of the semester.

 

Acting 2	5233
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Acting 1	Course Fee:$15

Acting 2 builds upon the skills mastered in Acting I, deepening understanding and enhancing performance experience. Students will continue to develop their voice, body language, and character development skills, while also being exposed to audition techniques, monologue and scene work, along with script reading and analysis. Students will create a final performance, which leads to a public performance.

 

Technical Theatre 1	5253
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None	Course Fee:$15

Technical Theatre is an introductory course that examines set design and construction while exploring theatrical elements to help design the world of the play. Students take part in hands-on projects in both the classroom and the scene shop, including painting, construction, stage management, research, and design presentations. Students will be expected to use power tools. Time will be spent in the classroom and scene shop.

 

Technical Theatre 2	5263
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Technical Theatre 1	Course Fee:$15

Directing 1	5243
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester

Directing 2	5299
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Directing 1	Course Fee: $15

Theatre Internship	8501
Grade Level: 12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: See course description	Course Fee: None

Theatre Directed Study	7901
Grade Level: 12	Credit: 0.5 Elective	Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: See course description	Course Fee: $25

 

 

 

1. For any student who is medically excused for less than two weeks, the student will stay with the
classroom teacher and complete an alternative assignment for the participation credit. If the
medical notice is extended after two weeks, the student will move to an Academic Study Period as
described in #2 below.

2. Any student who is medically excused for a time frame of 3-9 weeks will be assigned to an Academic
Study Period. Any student who is in Freshman Foundations PE 9, CPR, or SWIMMING will stay in
class for the classroom portion of class and be responsible for the material. They will complete
alternative assignments for the lab portion of class. Based on the PE course, the student will be
given work to earn credit.

3. Any student who is medically excused for an entire semester will be given a medical exemption for
the class. They will not get a grade or credit for the Kinetic Wellness class, but will be exempt from
0.5 credits of Kinetic Wellness towards the graduation requirement. The student will need to make
up the credit with a different elective.

4. Any student who is present in class for a minimum of 9 weeks in a course will be awarded the grade
they have earned before the medical excuse or exemption occurred.

5. A student who is active in the class for less than 9 weeks will receive a medical exemption as the
semester grade.

6. Any student who is not in attendance for medical reasons will receive credit for physical education if
the placement can provide written documentation of physical activity.

7. Any student who is in Freshman Foundations PE 9 or CPR will stay in class for the classroom portion
of class and be responsible for the material. They will complete alternative assignments for the lab
portion of class.

All PE medicals must have a doctor’s note on file with the school nurse. If a doctor states the physical
education teacher may modify the activity, then the physical education teacher will follow such
guidelines, and the student will stay in class.

Students will not earn credit for a medical exemption. They will need to make up the 0.5 credit with
another elective class.

This course is a complete course in elementary algebra. Students in this course may not have a solid foundation in the
arithmetic and pre-algebra skills necessary for success in beginning algebra, and as such, this class meets for two 
periods every day. This course provides extra support to build a solid foundation for future mathematics courses. 
Traditionally, for the structure of the course, this course will run for two non-consecutive periods. Students will receive 
two grades for the course. One grade for the ‘A’ portion of the course that reflects mastery of math concepts and 
represents the math credit, while the ‘B’ portion of the course reflects math intervention and represents an elective credit.
*A TI 83+, or a TI84+ graphing calculator is required.

 

Prerequisite: 8th-grade math. Placement from 8th grade or teacher recommendation at the High School level.

In addition to the topics listed in Geometry, the course content is more rigorous, and the pace is accelerated.
*A TI 83+ or a TI 84+ graphing calculator is required.

 

Algebra 2 Academy		2224AC
Grade Level: 11	Credit: 0.5 Elective credits per semester	Length: 1 or 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation with Geometry or Geometry Academy	Course Fee: none	NCAA approved

This course expands on concepts covered in Algebra 1 but develops a deeper understanding in the complex number 
system and logarithms while introducing more advanced algebra topics. Trigonometry topics will be studied beyond 
what was previously delivered in Geometry. Students in this course may benefit from additional support. Therefore, this 
class meets for two periods each day. This is a complete course in Algebra 2..Traditionally, for the structure of the course, this course will run for two non-consecutive periods. Students will receive two grades for the course. One grade for the ‘A’ portion of the course that reflects mastery of math concepts and represents the math credit, while the ‘B’ portion of the course reflects math intervention and represents an elective credit.
*A TI 83+, or a TI84+ graphing calculator is required.

 

Algebra 2		2224
Grade Level: 10-11	Credit:1.0; Algebra	Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Geometry or Geometry Academy	Course Fee: None	NCAA approved

Chemistry is a lab-based, NGSS-aligned course where students explore real-world phenomena to understand the
composition, properties, and interactions of matter. Through hands-on investigations, students will analyze patterns,
model atomic and molecular behavior, and apply algebraic reasoning to solve problems related to energy, bonding,
chemical reactions, gas laws, thermodynamics, and acids and bases. Emphasis is placed on interpreting data, 
constructing explanations, and communicating scientific ideas both verbally and in writing. Students will collaborate, think critically, and use mathematical models to support evidence-based claims. Designed for students with a strong foundation in Algebra, this course challenges learners to connect abstract concepts to tangible experiences in the lab and the natural world.

Honors Chemistry		3144
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 1.0 Physical Science	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Algebra 1	Course Fee: $20	● NCAA clearinghouse lab-based course ● Weighted

Honors Chemistry is an enriched, lab-based course that challenges students to explore real-world phenomena through 
the lens of chemical principles and NGSS science practices. With a strong emphasis on logical reasoning and algebraic
problem-solving, students will engage in hands-on investigations to explore atomic structure, periodic trends, bonding,
chemical reactions, thermodynamics, and the behavior of gases. Students will analyze data, develop and refine models, 
and use evidence to construct scientific explanations. Active participation in lab work, collaborative discussions, and 
written communication of results is essential. This course is designed for students with a strong foundation in Algebra 
who are ready to think critically, reason deductively, and apply chemistry concepts to both everyday experiences and complex scientific problems.

 

AP Chemistry		3664
Grade Level: 11-12	Credit: 1.5 Physical Science	Length: 2 semesters, Blocked
Prerequisite: Recommended Chemistry or Honors Chemistry and Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2	Course Fee: $90	● NCAA clearinghouse lab-based course ● Weighted

AP Chemistry is a rigorous, lab-based course aligned with NGSS and College Board standards, designed to mirror a
first-year college general chemistry class. Students investigate real-world chemical phenomena through guided inquiry
labs, data analysis, and evidence-based reasoning. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, intermolecular forces,
kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium, and acid-base chemistry. Emphasis is placed on developing strong problem-
solving and mathematical modeling skills, critical thinking, and scientific communication. Students will conduct in-depth
experiments, interpret results, and refine their understanding through collaboration and discussion. This course is ideal 
for students pursuing STEM fields, especially in health or engineering. Completion of the AP exam is strongly encouraged.

 

Physics		3224
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 Physical Science	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2	Course Fee: $20	NCAA clearinghouse lab-based course

Physics is a hands-on, lab-based course that explores the fundamental laws governing motion, forces, energy, and 
waves through the lens of real-world phenomena. Aligned with the NGSS, this course emphasizes scientific inquiry, 
data analysis, and mathematical modeling using algebra and introductory trigonometry. Students will investigate and 
model the physical world by collecting and analyzing experimental data, building conceptual understanding, and 
applying core physics principles to explain natural events. Topics include kinematics, Newton’s laws, energy 
transformations, momentum, and wave behavior. Through collaboration, discussion, and lab experimentation, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while deepening their ability to use evidence to construct scientific explanations of the universe.

 

AP Physics 1		3264
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 Physical Science	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2 or concurrent enrollment in Honors Algebra 2	Course Fee: $46	● NCAA clearinghouse lab-based course ● Weighted

AP Physics 1 is a rigorous, lab-based course that explores the foundational principles of physics through real-world
phenomena and NGSS-aligned practices. With a strong emphasis on mathematical modeling, students apply algebra 
and trigonometry to investigate concepts such as motion, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, waves, and sound. 
Students engage in hands-on experiments, collaborative discussions, and data-driven inquiry to develop a deep 
understanding of Newtonian mechanics and physical systems. This course emphasizes evidence-based reasoning, 
graphical analysis, and scientific communication. Through frequent lab investigations and critical thinking, students build the skills needed for the AP exam and future STEM coursework. Designed for motivated learners, this course is ideal for those pursuing science, engineering, or technical fields. Completion of the AP exam is strongly encouraged.

AP Physics 2		3364
Grade Level: 11-12	Credit: 1.0 Physical Science	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Physics or AP Physics 1	Course Fee: $46	● NCAA clearinghouse lab-based course ● Weighted

AP Physics 2 is a challenging, lab-based course designed for students with strong algebra and trigonometry skills, 
building on the foundations of AP Physics 1. Through the lens of real-world phenomena and NGSS-aligned practices, 
students explore advanced topics such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experimentation, mathematical modeling, and data analysis to  
deepen understanding of physical principles. Students develop scientific reasoning by conducting inquiry-based labs, 
engaging in collaborative discussions, and using evidence to explain complex systems. This course prepares students for the AP exam and for future study in engineering, medicine, and other STEM fields through rigorous exploration of how the universe works at both macroscopic and microscopic levels. Completion of the AP exam is strongly encouraged.

AP Physics C: Mechanics		3474
Grade Level: 11-12	Credit: 1.0 Physical Science	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment or completion of Calculus AB or BC	Course Fee: $46	● NCAA clearinghouse lab-based course ● Weighted

AP Physics C: Mechanics is a rigorous, calculus-based, lab-focused course aligned with NGSS and grounded in
phenomena-based learning. Students investigate the physical principles that govern motion, forces, energy, 
momentum, rotation, oscillations, and gravitation by exploring real-world scenarios through hands-on experiments and data analysis. This course emphasizes mathematical modeling, scientific argumentation, and inquiry-based problem 
solving using differential and integral calculus. Through collaborative labs and conceptual exploration, students develop 
a deep understanding of mechanics and prepare for the AP Physics C: Mechanics exam. Ideal for students pursuing careers in engineering, physics, or other STEM fields, this course offers the opportunity to earn college credit and build a strong foundation in the physical sciences. Completion of the AP exam is strongly encouraged.

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism		3484
Grade Level: 11-12	Credit: 1.0 Physical Science	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Physics, AP Physics 1, or AP Physics C: Mechanics Math Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment or completion of Calculus AB or BC	Course Fee: $46	● NCAA clearinghouse lab-based course ● Weighted

AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism is a challenging, calculus-based course that uses real-world phenomena and
hands-on laboratory investigations to explore the fundamental forces that govern electric and magnetic systems. 
Students apply differential and integral calculus to model and analyze topics such as electrostatics, electric fields, 
capacitors, circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic induction. Guided by NGSS science practices, students engage 
in collaborative experiments, data interpretation, and scientific reasoning to build a deep conceptual and mathematical
understanding of physical laws. This lab-based course prepares students for the AP Physics C: E&M exam and supports
future studies in physics, engineering, and other advanced STEM pathways. Completion of the AP exam is strongly
encouraged.

 

Forensic Science		3854
Grade Level: 11-12	Credit: 1.0 Physical Science	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Life Science and a Physical Science	Course Fee: $45	NCAA clearinghouse lab-based course

Contemporary Human Geography focuses on the impact human populations have on the planet. Units of study include
population and migration patterns, cultural patterns and processes, economic development, agriculture, 
industrialization, urbanization, and political organization of space. Emphasis is placed on ways that civilizations 
throughout the world interacted with their environments and developed systems in beliefs about the nature of the
world and how these and other beliefs resulted in laws, religions, economics, communication, and technology that have shaped the modern world.
Students will develop the ability to think and apply the skills and tools of a geographer to analyze the world, developing life skills such as analysis, evaluation of evidence, research, communication skills, and the formation of strong arguments to present one's own views.

Contemporary Human Geography - Spanish		4074SP
Grade Level: 9	Credit: 1.0 Geography	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE)	Fee: None

AP Human Geography		4064
Grade Level: 9	Credit: 1.0 Geography	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: 8th-grade Teacher Recommendation	Fee: $25	● NCAA Approved ● Weighted

Advanced Placement Human Geography focuses on the impact human populations have on the planet. Units of study
include population and migration patterns, cultural patterns and processes, economic development, agriculture,
industrialization, urbanization, and political organization of space. Emphasis is placed on ways that early civilizations
throughout the world developed systems in beliefs about the nature of the world and how these and other beliefs resulted in laws, religions, economics, communication, and technology that have shaped the modern world. Students 
will read from a college-level textbook and develop higher critical thinking skills based on real-world problems. This course will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement exam in May in the hopes of receiving college credit and/or a higher placement in college.

United States History		4224
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 US History	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Contemporary Human Geography or AP Human Geography	Fee: None	NCAA Approved

United States History provides a broad descriptive knowledge of American history from Reconstruction to the 21st
Century. The student will acquire knowledge of U.S. History that includes key ideas, significant themes, and relevant 
facts while practicing critical thinking, writing, and speaking skills. Students taking this course will understand the key events, trends, individuals, and movements that have shaped and continue to shape the history of our nation.

 

AP United States History		4264
Grade Level: 10-12	Credit: 1.0 US History	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: See course description	Fee: $25	● NCAA Approved ● Weighted

Students with an IEP who have demonstrated significant difficulty with social thinking, perspective taking, self-advocacy,
nonverbal communication, social problem solving, communication rule following, and developing appropriate
relationships.
The purpose of this course is to facilitate and encourage students with IEPs to improve their social-emotional
learning/social communication skills in school and community environments. This will be done through various units with the overall objective of increasing students' awareness of themselves (strengths, weaknesses, disabilities, needs, etc.); strengthening specific skill deficits through teaching, role-playing, and practicing skills in natural contexts; and teaching problem-solving strategies for various social situations typical to high school.

Academic Seminar- SKILLS		901SK, 911SK, 921SK, 931SK
Grade Level: 9-12	Credit: 0.5	Length: 1 semester (2 semesters recommended)
Prerequisite: IEP Team Recommendation	Fee: None

The SKILLS Academic Seminar course is designed to equip students with the interpersonal, academic, and life skills
necessary for success in school, the community, and beyond. The course incorporates a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
program to help students develop essential social, adaptive, and life skills. Through active participation, students 
reinforce positive behaviors, promote personal growth, and make progress toward their IEP goals. The ultimate aim of the course is to prepare students to succeed in both academic settings and real-world environments.

Applied Math - ISP		2304IS
Grade Level: 9	Credit: 1.0	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: IEP Team Recommendation	Fee: None

This intermediate course builds upon foundational French skills, enhancing students' ability to use the language in 
practical and conversational contexts. Students will advance their speaking, reading, listening, writing, and 
comprehension abilities while deepening their understanding of French-speaking cultures worldwide. The course places special emphasis on verbal communication and listening comprehension, helping students become more confident in 
authentic conversations. Active class participation plays a key role in developing fluency and cultural awareness. This 
engaging course strengthens language proficiency while fostering appreciation for French culture and global perspectives.

 

Honors French 3		9134
Grade Level: 11-12	Credit: 1.0 Elective	Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: French 2	Course Fee: $25	Weighted