Urbana High School
Curriculum Orientation
2011 - 2012
www.usd116.org/uhs
Agenda
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The UHS day
Graduation Requirements
Requirements and Electives
Courses
Activities
Registering for next year
Curricular Showcase (in Commons)
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The UHS Day
 Everyone starts at 8:00 a.m.
 Closed lunch hour and study support for all
9th and 10th graders
 Choice 8 period day encouraged for all
students
 Study halls only for seniors
 Students run on individual schedules, not
teams
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Study Support and Teams
 Study Support: All 9th and 10th graders have 25
minutes of this classroom time before or after their
lunch. Small groups of 12 - 18 students. Academic
help is available.
 Teams: All 9th and 10th graders are on a team.
These numbered teams (no names) are actually
teams of teachers with "in common" students. Teams
serve as both support and "connection" for students.
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ALS: Academic Learning Support
 Required for many 9th - 11th graders but an option
for all.
 Credited/graded class.
 25 minutes of support for the student's math class
 25 minutes of support for English or other subjects
 Students receiving D or F in Math or English at the
marking periods may be moved out of an elective
and into ALS during the semester.
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Graduation Requirements
2012 - 2015
Curriculum
Academic Learning Support
Composition 9
World Studies – Social Science
World Studies – English
American Studies – Social Science
American Studies – English
Senior English
American Government
Consumer Education
Mathematics
Science
Health
Art/Music/Foreign Language
or Vocational Education
Physical Education
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Required Semesters
0-6
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
6
4 (2 physical science/2 life science)
1 (replaces 1 semester of PE)
2
7 (1 each semester enrolled)
New Courses at UHS
 Intro. To Agriculture
(2 semesters)
 Supervised Agricultural Experience I & II
(1 or 2 semesters)
 Sports and Entertainment Marketing
(1 semester)
 Social Justice
(1 semester)
 Advanced Composition (Parkland Dual Credit @UHS)
(2 semesters)
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CUScholars
 CUScholars is an initiative of the Champaign-Urbana
Community Schools Foundation.
 Prepares students for success in college or workplace by
requiring higher than minimum standards.
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4 years of math
3rd year of science
2 years of the same foreign language
Maintain an average of “C” or above
Demonstrate a 95% overall attendance rate
Have no out-of-school suspensions
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English Requirements
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2 semesters of Composition 9 (9th)
2 semesters of World Studies –English (10th)
2 semesters of American Studies –English (11th)
2 semesters of English (12th)
9
10
11
12
*AP Prep Comp 9
*=weighted
*AP Prep World Studies-Eng
*AP Prep Am Studies-Eng
*AP Lit and Comp
Composition 9
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World Studies-Eng
American Studies-Eng
Literature and Comp,
British Literature,
Writer's Workshop,
Advanced Comp.
English Electives
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Drama
Journalism#
Speech
Yearbook#
British Literature
#Second-year students my take a weighted option
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Mathematics Requirements
 6 semesters
The following chart reflects the general course sequence. It is highly recommended that the student take
the Summer Bridge prior to any move to an AP Prep course.
*=weighted course
8
9
10
11
12
*AP Prep Algebra
*AP Prep Alg II
*AP Prep Geometry
*AP Prep Pre-Calc/Trig
*AP Calculus AB or
*AP Calculus BC
*AP Calc AB or
*AP Prep PreCalc/Trig or
Pre-Calc/Trig or
Stats w/ Financial Applic.
Pre-Calc/Trig or
College Algebra
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Pre-Calc/Trig or
Coll Algebra or
Stats w/ Financial Applic.
8th Grade Math
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
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Mathematics Electives
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Summer Math Bridge
Summer Algebra Preparations
Statistics with Financial Applications
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus/Trig
*AP Prep Pre-Calc/Trig
*AP Calculus AB
*AP Calculus BC
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Note: There will be some variation depending on where a student
starts the math sequence.
Science Requirements
 2 semesters of life science (Biology or *AP Prep Biology)
 2 semesters of physical science (Integrated Physical
Science or *AP Prep Chemistry)
9
*AP Prep Biology
*=weighted course
Biology
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10
11
12
*AP Prep Chemistry
Physics
*Anatomy & Physiology
*AP Prep Physics
*AP Chemistry
*AP Biology
Earth & Space Sci.
*AP Biology
*AP Chemistry
*AP Physics C
*Anatomy & Physiology
Earth & Space Sci.
Integrated Physical Science
or
*AP Prep Chemistry
Chemistry
*AP Prep Chemistry
Earth & Space Science
Anatomy & Physiology
*AP Prep Physics
Physics
Physics
*AP Prep Physics
Earth & Space Science
*Anatomy & Physiology
*AP Biology
*AP Chemistry
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Science Electives
Chemistry
Earth and Space Science
*AP Prep Chemistry
*Anatomy and Physiology
Physics
*AP Prep Physics
*AP Biology
*AP Chemistry
*AP Physics C
Note: There will be some variation depending on where a student
starts the science sequence.
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Social Science Requirements
 2 semesters of World Studies-SS (10th)
 2 semesters of American Studies-SS (11th)
or AP U.S. History (11th or 12th)
 1 semester of American Government (9, 10, 11, or 12th)
The following chart reflects the course sequence for required courses. American
Government is required but does not have a designated year of enrollment.
9
10
11
Am. Gov't.
*AP Prep World Studies
American Government
*=weighted course
*AP Prep American Studies
or *AP U.S. History
American Government
Am. Gov't.
Am. Gov't.
World Studies
American Government
American Studies
or *AP U.S. History
American Government
Am. Gov't.
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Social Science Electives
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African-American Studies
Ancient/Medieval World History#
American History in Film & Music#
+Economics
+*AP Economics
*AP U.S. History
*AP Comparative Government
Sociology
Psychology#
+ meets consumer education requirement
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#weighting optional for grades 10-12
Physical Educ. Requirements
 PE is required every semester except for the semester Health is taken.
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9th grade = 1 semester of Physical Education 9#; 1 semester of Health
10th grade = 1 semester of PE 10 w/ Driver Ed; 1 semester PE 10
11th grade = 2 semesters: Physical Education 11-12 or Personal Fitness
12th grade = 2 semesters: Physical Education 11-12 or Personal Fitness
 Option: Personal Fitness via Strength & Conditioning
 May be taken in place of PE 9, 10, or 11-12
 May be repeated
#School
PE uniform required
9
10
11
12
Health
P. E. 9
P.E. 10 (Driver Ed)
P.E. 10
P.E. 11-12
or
Personal Fitness
P.E. 11-12
or
Personal Fitness
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Special Education/
Support Services
 Co-Taught Courses: Taught in the regular
ed classroom with a special education
teacher who assists with any needed
academic or behavioral accommodations.
 Instructional Courses: Taught by special
education teachers, these courses are
aligned to meet core requirements and some
electives.
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Special Education/
Support Services
 Educational Support Class: This is a combination
of teaching students better study skills and
assisting them with daily work from classes.
 The Learning Center: Available each period as a
“drop in” room for students who receive special
education services and need assistance with tests
and/or coursework during the the time they are
scheduled in general education class.
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Electives are for…
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Enhancing core courses
“Rounding Out” the educational experience
Allowing for exploration and personal growth
Providing more FUN in the schedule
Meeting college entrance requirements
Filling the needed credits for graduation
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Agriculture
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Basic Ag Mechanics and Construction Technology
Advanced Ag Construction and Technology
Advanced Ag Mechanics and Technology
Environmental Science
Supervised Agricultural Experience I & II
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Applied Technology
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Intro Industrial Tech/Energy & Transport.
Electronics, Communication, and Production
Auto Mechanics 1, 2, 3, 4
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting 1-2#
#Weighting
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optional
Art
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Art 1
Honors Art 1
Art 2
Art 3# (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture & Pottery)
*AP Studio Art (Drawing, 2-D Design)
Photographic Arts
Advanced Photographic Arts#
Multimedia and Website Creations
Digital Imaging
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#Weighting
optional
Business
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Computerized Keyboarding I and II
Accounting 1A & 1B
+Business, Criminal, and Family Law#
+Personal Finance
Entrepreneurship
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Word Processing
Desktop Publishing/Microsoft Excel-Spreadsheets
+ meets consumer education requirement
#Weighting optional
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Cooperative Education
 WECEP 1-2 (students age 14-15)
 Coop 1-2 and 3-4 (students age 16 and up)
 STEP (placement by IEP)
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Family & Consumer Science
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Child Development
Adv. Child Devel.
Food and Meal Preparation
+Independent Living
Introduction to Clothing
Housing and Home Furnishings
Parenting
Adult Living and Resource Management
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+ meets consumer education requirement
Foreign Language
 French#
 German#
 Spanish#
#3rd,
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4th, and 5th year courses are weighted
Information Technology
 Programming in C++
 *Advanced Seminar
*Weighted
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course
Interdisciplinary Studies
 Executive Internship Program
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Music
 Music Theory
 Band (Symphonic Band#, Wind Ensemble#, Wind
Symphony#, Tiger Marching Band)
 Choir (UHS Singers, Concert Choir#, & Honors
Choir#)
 Orchestra (Symphonic Orchestra# & Chamber
Orchestra#)
#Students
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in grades 10-12 have a weighted option
Dual Credit Program
 Juniors and Seniors age 16 and qualifying GPA
 Take college-level courses at Parkland or at UHS
 See counselor for more details
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School Sponsored Activities
Dramatics
Thespians
Yearbook
Multicultural
VCRs
Newspaper
Math Team
Interact
Literary
FFA
Art
Senate
Humanities
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
National Honor Society
Foreign Language Clubs
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Varsity Athletics
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Football
Cross Country
Cheerleading
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Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Wrestling
Registration Info - 9th - 11th
 Teachers will give recommendations for core course
selections.
 Registration is done in small group settings.
 Students have a copy of their choices for parent review.
 Current UHS students will register throughout February.
 Student choices can be adjusted even after registration.
 A printout of the student's course selections is mailed
home in late spring.
 Phone or email your child's UHS counselor with any
questions. (217) 384-3511
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Registration Info - 8th Graders
 Teachers will give recommendations for core course
selections.
 Current UMS 8th graders will register at UMS during the
regular school day on Feb. 8 and 9.
 Registration is done in group settings.
 Students have a copy of their choices for parent review.
 Student choices can be adjusted even after registration.
 A printout of the student's course selections is mailed
home in late spring.
 Students from private middle schools need to call the
Counseling Office for a registration appointment.
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To the Commons…
 Join representatives of our UHS faculty for a
curricular showcase in the Commons.
 Counselors are available to answer questions.
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