TABLE OF CONTENTS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Agriculture………………………….……………………………………………………… 4
Architecture and Construction....................…………….………………..………………… 6
Arts, Av Technology and Communications…………………………..…………………….7
Business and Marketing...................................................................……………….….…… 8
Education and Training……………………………………………………………....…...... 10
Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics………………………………………………… 11
English Language Arts …..........................................................................……........……… 13
Fine Arts…………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Health, Physical Education and Safety……… ..………..….........................……………… 18
Health Science…………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Hospitality and Human Services ………………………………………………………….. 21
Information Technology………………………………………………………………….... 22
Mathematics ...........................................................................................…….……………. 22
Science ...................................................................................................……………….…. 24
Social Studies .........................................................................................………………..... 27
Transportation/Automotive……………………………………………………………….. 28
World Languages ……………………………………………………………………….... 28
A course title that is followed by the word ‘odd’ indicates the class is taught during school years beginning with an odd number.
A course title that is followed by the word ‘even’ indicates the class is taught during school years beginning with an even number.
An asterisk* denotes a one semester course.
SCHEDULING POLICIES
Heritage Hills has seven class periods per day. Each student must select a minimum of six subjects each semester. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities available by selecting seven classes each semester. Students may select six classes and a study ahll for either one of both semesters. A schedule change may be made under the following circumstances: need of a class previously failed, time schedule does not allow the class, a teacher recommends the student consider dropping a class or if there has been a scheduling error.
STUDENT REQUESTS FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES MUST BE PRESENTED PRIOR TO THE START OF EACH SEMESTER OR NO
LATER THAN THE FIRST FIVE DAYS OF THE SEMESTER. Since a student's subjects are selected after the student, the parents, and counselor have agreed, there should be few instances when it becomes necessary to drop a course. In any case, this may be done only after consultation with the teacher, counselor and parent and approval of the administration. A student may be withdrawn from class for disciplinary reasons, excessive tardies or absences. Under such circumstances the student will receive an "F" and be placed in a study hall
SCHEDULING PROCEDURES
Each year in February, March, and April, students' schedules are decided for the following year. Because one's educational background is such a significant determinant for his or her future, much time is devoted to the scheduling process. Information is given to each student regarding requirements and electives for the coming year. Students are encouraged to discuss their choices with their parents. The counselors then assist each upcoming sophomore, junior, and senior student individually in planning next year's courses. Incoming freshmen and their parents are urged to attend an evening meeting where high school requirements are explained, with particular emphasis on freshman requirements and electives. Occasionally a course that is offered is dropped due to insufficient enrollment. In other cases a second choice has to be made due to a conflict of two or more course requests meeting at the same time. Some courses have limited number of class seats. If a selection process is necessary to determine which students are enrolled in a particular program, that selection is based upon student's (1) seniority, (2) attendance records, and (3) background courses with satisfactory grades. When possible, students are given their first choice in electives.
POLICY FOR RETAKING A CLASS AT HERITAGE HILLS
A student may retake a class for the purpose of improving the understanding of the subject. When a student retakes a class, the student will not receive an additional credit. The class will be listed on the transcript both times the class is taken, and the average of both grades will be calculated into the cumulative GPA.
POLICY FOR EIGHTH GRADERS TAKING HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
The grade, for any class that counts toward a high school diploma, earned in the eighth grade will be recorded on the transcript and will count in the cumulative GPA unless the student retakes the class during the freshman year of high school
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Students must be enrolled in one of the classes below to be a member of FFA
5056 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES (9-10) (year) 2 credits
This is a yearlong course that is highly recommended as a prerequisite and foundation for all other agricultural classes. The nature of this course is to provide students with an introduction to careers and the fundamentals of agricultural science and business. Areas to be covered include: agricultural literacy, its importance and career opportunities, plant and soil science, environmental science, horticulture and landscape management, agricultural biotechnology, agricultural science and business tools and equipment, basic principles of and employability in the agricultural/horticultural industry, basic agribusiness principles and skills, developing leadership skills in agriculture, and supervised experience in agriculture/horticulture purposes and procedures. Student learning objectives are defined. Instruction includes not only agriculture education standards but many academic standards are included through the use of
“hands-on” problem-solving individual and team activities.
5180 NATURAL RESOURCES [EVEN] (dual credit) (10-12) (year) 2 credits
This course is a yearlong program that provides students with a background in natural resource management. Students are introduced to career opportunities in natural resource management and related industries, understanding forest ecology importance, recognizing trees and their products, tree growth and development, forest management, measuring trees, timber stand improvement and urban forestry, soil features, erosion and management practices, conservation practices, water cycles, uses, quality standards, reducing water pollution, conducting water quality tests, watersheds, and its importance to natural resource management, hazardous waste management, native wildlife, waterfowl, wetlands, and fish management, topography map use, management of recreational areas, game bird and animal management, outdoor safety, and weather. “Hands-on” learning activities encourage students to investigate areas of environmental concern including: identification and management of ecosystems, natural succession identification, natural communities, recycling and management of waste in the environment, soil conservation management practices, land uses, and air quality. This course may be taken for dual credit through Ivy Tech, AGRI 105.
5170 PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE [ODD] (10-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Intro to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Plant and Soil Science is a yearlong course that provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including laboratory work. Topics covered include: the taxonomy of plants, the various plant components and their functions, plant growth, plant reproduction and propagation, photosynthesis and respiration, environmental factors affecting plant growth, integrated pest management plants and their management, biotechnology, the basic components and types of soil, calculation of fertilizer application rates and procedures for application, soil tillage and conservation, irrigation and drainage, land measurement, grain and forage quality, cropping systems, precision agriculture, principles and benefits of global positioning systems and new technologies, harvesting, and career opportunities in the field of plant and soil science.
5008 ANIMAL SCIENCE (10-12) (year ) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Intro to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
This course provides students with an overview of the field of animal science. Students participate in a large variety of activities and laboratory work including real and simulated animal science experiences and projects. Areas that the students study may be applied to both large and small animals. Topics to be addressed include: anatomy and physiology, genetics, reproduction and biotechnology, nutrition, aquaculture, careers in animal science, animal health, meeting environmental requirements of animals, and management practices for the care and maintenance of animals.
5088 AGRICULTURE POWER, STRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY (11-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Intro to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
This is a lab intensive course in which students develop an understanding of basic principles of selection, operation, maintenance, and management of agricultural equipment in concert with utilization of safety and technology. Topics covered include: small and large gas and diesel engine repair, power transfer systems including hydraulic, pneumatic and robotic systems, arc, metal fabrication such as
MIG, TIG and SMAW welding, concrete, wood, metal, electricity and electronics, recirculating aquaculture systems, hydroponics systems, surveying, precision farming equipment, remote sensing technology and global positioning systems equipment, building agriculture related buildings and structures including greenhouses, tillage, planting, irrigation, spraying, grain and forage harvesting, feed and animal waste management systems, agricultural industry communications and customer relations, safety and safety resources, career opportunities in the area of agricultural mechanization and employability skills.
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5136 LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT I (dual credit) (11-12) (year) 2 credits
Landscape Management is a yearlong course that provides the student with an overview of the many career opportunities in the diverse field of landscape management. Students are introduced to the procedures used in the planning and design of a landscape using current technology practices, the principles and procedures involved with landscape construction, the determination of maintenance schedules, communications, management and employability skills necessary in landscaping operations, and the care and use of equipment utilized by landscapers. Upon completion of the program plus learning and demonstrating other skills, students have the opportunity to receive an industry approved State Certificate of Mastery in Landscape Management . This course may be taken for dual credit through Ivy Tech, LAND 103. In addition students may earn certification through the Indiana Nursery and
Landscape Association – Indiana Accredited Horticulturist and Landscape Industry Certified Technician.
5002 AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT (dual credit)
Prerequisite: Intro to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
(11-12) (year ) 2 credits
Agribusiness Management is a semester long course which presents the concepts necessary for managing an agriculture-related business from a local and global perspective. Concepts covered in the course include: exploring careers in agribusiness, global visioning, applying E-commerce, risk management, understanding business management and structures, entrepreneurship, the planning, organizing, financing, and operation of an agribusiness, economic principles, credit, computerized record keeping, budgeting, fundamentals of cash flow, federal, state, property and sales tax, insurance, cooperatives, purchasing, the utilization of information technology in agribusiness, marketing agricultural products, developing a marketing plan, advertising and selling products and services, understanding consumers and buying trends, agricultural law applications and employability skills. This course may be taken for dual credit through VU, AGBS 101, 102.
5102 FOOD SCIENCE [EVEN] (10-12)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
(year) 2 credits
This course is a yearlong program that provides students with an overview of food science and it importance. Introduction to principles of food processing, food chemistry and physics, nutrition, food microbiology, preservation, packaging and labeling, food commodities, food regulations, issues and careers in the food science industry help students understand the role that food science plays in the securing of a safe, nutritious, and adequate food supply. A project-based approach is utilized along with laboratory, team building, and problem solving activities to enhance student learning.
5228 SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE (9-12) 1-3 credits per semester
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is designed to provide students with opportunities to gain experience in the agriculture field(s) in which they are interested. Students should experience and apply what is learned in the classroom, laboratory, and training site to real-life situations. Students work closely with their agricultural science and business teacher(s), parents, and/or employers to get the most out of their SAE program. This course is taken during the summer. See the Agriculture instructor for more information.
5132 HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
Prerequisite: Intro to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
[ODD] (dual credit) (10-12) (year) 2 credits
Horticultural Science is a yearlong course designed to give students a background in the field of horticulture and its many career opportunities. It addresses the biology and technology involved in the production, processing, and marketing of horticultural plants and products. Topics covered include: reproduction and propagation of plants, plant growth, growth media, hydroponics, floriculture and floral design, management practices for field and greenhouse production, interior plantscapes, marketing concepts, production of herbaceous, woody, and nursery stock, fruit, nut, and vegetable production, integrated pest management and employability skills.
Students participate in a variety of activities including extensive laboratory work usually in a school greenhouse. This course may be taken for dual credit through VU, HORT 105 or through Ivy Tech, AGRI 116. In addition students may earn certification through the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association – Indiana Accredited Horticulturist.
5074 ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE, PLANTS AND SOILS (dual credit course) [EVEN] (11-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Biology I and Integrated Chemistry/Physics or Chemistry I
Advanced Life Science, Plant and Soil, is a standards-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates the study of advanced biology, chemistry, and earth science in an agricultural context. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design, and implement agriculturally-based laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. These extended laboratory and literature investigations focus on the chemical reactions of matter in living and nonliving materials while stressing the unifying themes of chemistry and the development of physical and mathematical models of matter and its interactions. Using the principles of scientific inquiry, students examine the internal structures, functions, genetics and processes of living plant organisms and their interaction with
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the environmental. Students completing this course will be able to apply the principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related to both biology and chemistry in the context of highly advanced agricultural applications of plants and soils. This course may be taken for dual credit through Purdue University, BTNY 11000.
5070 ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE, ANIMALS (dual credit course
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[ODD] (11-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Biology I and Integrated Chemisry/Physics or Chemistry I
Advanced Life Science, Animals, is a standards-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates biology, chemistry, and microbiology in an agricultural context. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design, and carry out animal-based laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. Students investigate key concepts that enable them to understand animal growth, development and physiology as it pertains to agricultural science. This course stresses the unifying themes of both biology and chemistry as students work with concepts associated with animal taxonomy, life at the cellular level, organ systems, genetics, evolution, ecology, and historical and current issues in animal agriculture. Students completing this course will be able to apply the principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related to biology and chemistry in highly advanced agricultural applications of animal development. This course may be taken for dual credit through Purdue University, AS 10200.
5640 COMPUTERS IN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (9-12) (semester) 1 credit
Computers in Design and Production is a course that specializes in using modern technological processes, computers, design, and production systems in the production of products and structures through the use of automated production systems. Emphasis is placed on using modern technologies and on developing career related skills for electronics, manufacturing, precision machining, welding, and architecture career pathways. Students apply ingenuity using tools, materials, processes, and resources to create solutions as it applies in the electronics, manufacturing, precision machining, welding, and architecture. The content and activities should be developed locally in accordance with available advanced technologies in the school. Course content should address major technological content related to topics such as: Architectural drawing and print design, design documentation using CAD systems; assignments involving the interface of CAD, CNC, CAM, and CIM technologies; computer simulation of products and systems; publishing of various media; animation and related multimedia applications; 3-D modeling of products or structures; digital creation and editing of graphics and audio files; control technologies; and automation in the modern workplace.
5640 *ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING & DESIGN I (EVEN) (10-12) (semester 1 course) 1 credit
Architectural Drafting and Design I will provide students with a basic understanding of the detailing skills commonly used by a drafting technician. Areas of study include: lettering, sketching, proper use of equipment, geometric constructions with emphasis on orthographic (multi-view) drawings that are dimensioned and noted to ANSI standards. This course includes the creation and interpretation of construction documents. Methods of geometric construction, three dimensional drawing techniques, and sketching will be presented as well as elementary aspects of residential design and site work. Areas of emphasis will include print reading and drawing. Another purpose of this introductory course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the features and considerations associated with the operation of a computer-aided design (CAD) system. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience with Auto CAD. They will be expected to complete several projects relating to command topics. Topics include: 2D drawing commands, coordinate systems, editing commands, paper and model space, inquiry commands, layers, plotting, text, and basic dimensioning. This course will also include Basic Architectural AutoCAD practices.
5652 *ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING & DESIGN II (dual credit course) (EVEN) (10-12) (sem 2 course) 1 credit
Architectural Drafting and Design II presents a history and survey of architecture and focuses on creative design of buildings in a studio environment. Covers problems of site analysis, facilities programming, space planning, conceptual design, proper use of materials, selection of structure and construction techniques. Develops presentation drawings, and requires oral presentations and critiques. Generation of form and space is addressed through basic architectural theory, related architectural styles, design strategies, and a visual representation of the student's design process. This course will focus on advanced CAD features, including fundamentals of three-dimensional modeling for design. Includes overview of modeling, graphical manipulation, part structuring, coordinate system, and developing strategy of modeling. Advanced CAD will enable the student to make the transition from 2D drafting to 3D modeling.
Various Architectural software packages and applications may be used. Students who complete both semester courses of
Architectural drafting may receive dual (college) credit through Ivy Tech and AutoCAD certification.
4836 * MECHANICAL DRAFTING & DESIGN I (ODD) (10-12) (semester 1 course) 1 credit
Mechanical Drafting and Design I provides students with a basic understanding of the detailing skills commonly used by a drafting technician. Areas of study include: lettering, sketching, proper use of equipment, geometric constructions with emphasis on
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orthographic (multi-view) drawings that are dimensioned and noted to ANSI standards. Another purpose of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the features and considerations associated with the operation of a computer-aided design (CAD) system. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience with Auto CAD. They will be expected to complete several projects
(increasing in difficulty) relating to command topics. Topics include: 2D drawing commands, coordinate systems, editing commands, paper and model space, inquiry commands, layers, plotting, text, and basic dimensioning.
4838 *MECHANICAL DRAFTING & DESIGN II (dual credit course) (ODD ) (10-12) (sem 2 course) 1 credit
Mechanical Drafting and Design II covers working drawings both in detailing and assembly. Presents fastening devices, thread symbols and nomenclature, surface texture symbols, classes of fits, and the use of parts lists, title blocks and revision blocks. This course will also focus on advanced CAD features, including fundamentals of three-dimensional modeling for design. This includes an overview of modeling, graphical manipulation, part structuring, coordinate system, and developing strategy of modeling. Advanced
CAD will enable the student to make the transition from 2D drafting to 3D modeling. Students will draw and calculate three dimensional problems. Theory and methods include graphic developments and the relationships between points, lines and planes, curved lines and surfaces, intersections, and development. Computer software and hardware experiences, as they relate to technology students, will be covered. Completion of both semester 1 and semester 2 of Mechanical Drafting allows the students to receive dual credit through Ivy Tech, plus Auto CAD Certification.
5580 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY(dual credit course) (12) (year) 6 credits
Construction Technology is a three period yearlong course. Students may apply to take this course at either Tell City High School or
Southridge. This course includes classroom and laboratory experiences concerned with the erection, installation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, homes, and other structures using assorted materials such as wood, metal, stone, brick, glass, concrete, or composition substances. Instruction covers a variety of activities such as cost estimating, cutting, fitting, fastening, and finishing various materials; the uses of a variety of hand and power tools; and blueprint reading and following technical specifications.
Knowledge concerning the physical properties of materials should be emphasized. Instruction in plastering, masonry, tile setting, dry wall installation , plumbing, residential wiring and roofing should be covered in the course of study. Addition areas of instruction can include operation and maintenance of heavy equipment used in the construction industry and processes for digging, grading, clearing, and excavating. Students will develop accurate, precise measuring skills and an advanced understanding of volume and area calculations as well as the advanced mathematical skills required for construction of rafters, stair stringers, and complex angles.
Estimation skills will be strengthened through activities such as ordering materials and planning construction jobs. Scientific principles will be reinforced through weight load exercises, span length determinations, and the study of relative strength. Reading skills as well as oral and written communication skills will also be emphasized to ensure students ability to accurately interpret instructions and provide information to customers and colleagues. This course may be taken for dual credit through VU, CNST
100, CNST 120.
5246 * INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY (dual credit course) (9-12) (semester or year) 1-2 credits
(formerly Computer Applications/Comp. App., Adv) This course focuses on Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) suite. Information Communications and Technology introduces students to the physical components and operation of computers.
Technology is used to build students decision-making and problem-solving skills using real-world situations. Students taking the second semester (does not have to be in the same year) will have the opportunity to take this for three dual credits (must be a
Junior or Senior) through VU – Computers in Business, COMP 110. Second semester students will also be given the opportunity to seek an industry-recognized MOS certification (Technical Honors Diploma).
The first semester of this course is required for graduation, through the Class of 2016.
5232 INTERACTIVE MEDIA (11-12)
Recommended Prerequisites: Information Communications and Technology
(semester or year) 2-4 credits
Interactive Media prepares students for careers in business and industry working with interactive media products and services; which includes the entertainment industries. This course emphasizes the development of digitally generated or computer-enhanced products using multimedia technologies. Students will develop an understanding of professional business practices including the importance of ethics, communication skills, and knowledge of the “virtual workplace”.
4574 * WEB DESIGN (10-12)
Prerequisites: Computer Applications or Introduction to Communications
(semester) 1 credit
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Web Design is a course that provides instruction in the principles of web design using HTML/XHTML and current/emerging software programs (Dreamweaver and Fireworks). Areas of instruction include audience analysis, hierarchy layout and design techniques, software integration, and publishing.
4516 * COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION AND GRAPHICS (10-12) (semester) 1 credit
This is a business course designed to allow students to develop proficiency in using desktop publishing software to create a variety of printed publications. Students will incorporate journalistic principles in design and layout of print and Web publications including integration of text and graphics and use of sophisticated hardware and software to develop and create quality materials for businessrelated tasks. Students will analyze the information and the audience and combine appropriate text, graphics, and design to communicate the desired message effectively. Planning and design principles are used to analyze and organize information, set up a design structure, and select or create appropriate visuals. Instructional strategies may include computer/technology applications, teacher demonstrations, collaborative instruction, interdisciplinary and /or culminating projects, problem-solving and critical thinking activities, simulations and project-based learning activities.
4534 *COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I (10-12) (semester)
Prerequisite: Enrolled in or having completed Algebra II and having completed some computer courses.
1 credit
Computer Programming is a programming course using a modern programming language called Visual Basic. Students will follow a step-by-step guide that instructs them on how to design and write a program. These programs can be used on computers, mobile devices, and web applications. It involves problem solving applications in mathematics, science, and business. A brief introduction to game design is also included in the class.
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
BPA is conducted on regional, state, and national levels and tests competency in various areas of business/office occupations. The words “Business,” “Professionals,” and “America” define the focus of BPA. Business: the field for which we prepare our students; emphasizes that we educate our students to work efficiently, not only in an office setting, but also in a wide variety of business situations. Professionals: our students indicate they join BPA to take advantage of a wide variety of professional development opportunities. America: symbolizes pride in our country and its free enterprise business system. The Special Recognition Awards
Program and the Torch Awards Program are open to participation by all chapters and recognizes outstanding, actively involved members on the local, regional, state, and national levels. The mission of Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education in Indiana is to work cooperatively with business/industry to prepare all individuals to live & work as productive citizens in a changing global society by providing essential business, marketing, and information technology experiences, education, and training.
5394 *PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS (9-12) (semester) 1 credit
Preparing for College and Careers addresses the knowledge, skills, and behaviors all students need to be prepared for success in college, career, and life. The focus of the course is the impact of today’s choices on tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics to be addressed include twenty-first century life and career skills; higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes; exploration of personal aptitudes, interests, values, and goals; examining multiple life roles and responsibilities as individuals and family members; planning and building employability skills; transferring school skills to life and work; and managing personal resources. This course includes reviewing the 16 national career clusters and Indiana's College and Career Pathways, in-depth investigation of one or more pathways, reviewing graduation plans, developing career plans, and developing personal and career portfolios. The class has a project based approach, including computer and technology applications, cooperative ventures between school and community, simulations, and real life experiences. This course is a Heritage Hills graduation requirement, beginning with the Class of 2017. It counts as one credit for every Career Pathway. It also fulfills the Personal Finance requirement.
4528 *INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY (dual credit course) (9-12) (sem or year) 1-2 credits
(formerly Computer Applications/Comp. App., Adv) This course focuses on Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) suite. Information Communications and Technology introduces students to the physical components and operation of computers.
Technology is used to build students decision-making and problem-solving skills using real-world situations. After completed first semester course, students taking the second semester (does not have to be in the same year) will have the opportunity to take this for three dual credits (must be a Junior or Senior) through Vincennes University – Computers in Business. Second semester students will also be given the opportunity to seek an industry-recognized MOS certification (Technical Honors
Diploma).
The first semester of this course is required for graduation, through the Class of 2016.
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4524 ACCOUNTING (dual credit course) (10-12) (year) 2 credits
Accounting provides basic instructions for the mechanics of keeping accurate financial records, both in business and personal use.
Accounting moves from simple concepts and procedures of accounting that every student must understand to have a maximum opportunity when entering the world of business. Accounting is a system of expressing, in clear logic patterns, the operation of business activities carried on in private enterprise, government, farms, institutions or home. Practice sets and problems provide opportunity for students to apply the skills learned. Accounting is required for college business sequence as it provides terminology and procedures basic in understanding the business system. All work will be done with on-line accounting software. Computerized accounting will be introduced using accounting software from South-Western. This can be taken for dual credit hours (must be a
Junior or Senior) through Vincennes University – Basic College Accounting ACCT 100.
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Prerequisites: Accounting, Algebra I
FINANCIAL SERVICES (dual credit course) (11-12) (year) 2 credits
(formerly Accounting II) Financial Services provides instruction in finance and business fundamentals as they relate to financial institutions, financial planning, business and personal financial services, investment and securities, risk management, and corporate finance. Students are provided opportunities to develop attitudes and apply skills and knowledge in the area of finance. This course is offered for dual credit through OCU.
4512 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS (11-12) (year) 2 math credits
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I
This class explores math skills needed for students to function in today’s personal/business worlds by covering the following topics: figuring gross and net pay, banking services, loans and credit cards, spending wisely, owning a home or car, insurance and investments, personal taxes, and managing people and inventory. Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance is an integral part of this course. Business Math is a business course designed to prepare students for roles as entrepreneurs, producers, and b usiness leaders by developing abilities and skills that are part of any business environment. This class fulfills the Personal Finance requirement. This class also fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning requirement for the General diploma.
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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (dual credit course) (9-12) (semester) 1 credit
This course introduces students to the world of business, including the concepts, functions, and skills required for meeting the challenges of operating a business in the twenty-first century on a local, national, and/or international scale. The course covers business management, entrepreneurship, marketing fundamentals, and business ethics and law. The course further develops business vocabulary and provides an overview of business and the role that business plays in economic, social, and political environments. This course may be taken for dual (college) credit through VU, Intro to Business MGMT 100 ( junior or senior).
4914 *PRINCIPALS OF MARKETING (dual credit course) (10-12) (semester) 1 credit
Marketing is a business course that provides a basic introduction to the scope and importance of marketing in the global economy.
This class will not only follow the standards for Marketing but will also incorporate standards from Entrepreneurial class. Emphasis is placed on oral and written communications, mathematical applications, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills as they relate to advertising/promotion/selling, distribution, financing, market-information management, pricing, and product/service management.
This course may be taken for dual credit through VU, Consumer Behavior, MKTG 155.
4562 PRINCIPALS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (dual credit course) (11-12) (year) 2 -4 credits
( Formerly Bus. Tech Lab I and also Bookstore). This class focuses on the roles and responsibilities of managers as well as opportunities and challenges of ethically managing a business in the free enterprise system. Students will attain an understanding of management, team building, leadership, problem solving steps and processes that contribute to the achievement of organizational goals. The management of human and financial resources is emphasized. Students will work with the ADVANCED BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT CLASS to maintain the Patriot Place. This course may be taken for dual credit through VU, Computer
Concepts, COMP 110. Bookstore work is not dual credit, however students do earn high school credit. Only six students work in the bookstore, either 4 th or 5 th period. Students must get the recommendation of Mrs. Kern to work in the Patriot Place. Acceptance as a bookstore employee is based upon goals, work ethic and attendance. Grade levels 10-11-12 are considered for Patriot Place.
5268 ADVANCED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (dual credit course) (12) (year) 2 – 4 credits
Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management or Principle of Marketing
(Formerly Bus Tech Lab II).
This is a one or two period course that prepares students to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization (The Patriot Place) and to perform business-related functions. Students are provided
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opportunities to develop attitudes and apply skills and knowledge in the areas of business administration, management, and finance.
Students will be given the opportunity to seek an industry-recognized MOS certification. This course may be taken for dual credit through VU, Computer Concepts, COMP 110.
5268 *FASHION MERCHANDISING (10-12) (semester) 1 credit
Merchandising is a specialized marketing course providing instruction of marketing practices that support the sale of products to retail consumers. Emphasis is placed on oral and written communications, problem solving and critical thinking skills as they relate to product design, selling, pricing, distribution, retail promotion, visual merchandising, retail cycles, retail theories, and career opportunities in the retail industry. This course will focus on fashion merchandising.
5984 *SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING (10-12) (semester) 1 credit
Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a specialized marketing course that develops student understanding of the sport/event industries, their economic impact, and products; distribution systems and strategies; pricing considerations; product/service management, and promotion. Students acquire an understanding and appreciation for planning. Throughout the course, students are presented problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills.
5362 *CHILD DEVELOPMENT (10-12) (semester) 1 credit
Child Development and Parenting addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting optimal growth and development of infants and children. The focus is on research-based nurturing and parenting practices and skills that support positive development of children. Topics include: consideration of the roles, responsibilities, and challenges of parenthood; human sexuality; adolescent pregnancy; prenatal development; preparation for birth; the birth process; meeting the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and cultural growth and developmental needs of infants and children; impacts of heredity, environment, and family and societal crisis on development of the child; meeting children’s needs for food, clothing, shelter, and care giving; caring for children with special needs; parental resources, services, and agencies; and career awareness. Applications through authentic settings, such as volunteer experiences, internships, and services learning are encouraged. Students are required to participate in the “Baby Think It Over” project. Field trips may be scheduled for this course. A community service project is required. In order to take a baby home, the student must be passing the class with an 80% or better.
5360 * ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT (10-12)
Prerequisite: Child Development and Parenting
(semester) 1 credit
Advanced Child Development is a sequential course that addresses more complex issues of child development and early childhood education with emphasis on guiding physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and cultural development throughout childhood, including school age children. Topics include positive parenting and nurturing across ages and stages; practices that promote longterm well-being of children and their families; developmentally appropriate guidance and intervention strategies with individuals and groups of children; accessing, evaluating, and utilizing information, including brain/learning research and other research results; meeting needs of children with a variety of disadvantaging conditions; and, exploration of “all aspects of the industry” for selected child-related careers. Authentic applications are required through field-based or school-based experiences with children in locations such as observation/interaction laboratories, preschools, elementary schools, or daycare settings. Service learning experiences are highly recommended. A thoroughly documented student portfolio is required. A child-care business project is required. Hands-on experience caring for small children will be a part of this course. A community service project is required.
5364 * INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (9-12) (semester) 1 credit
Interpersonal Relationships addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors all students need to participate in positive, caring, and respectful relationships in the family and with individuals at school, in the community, and in the workplace. Topics include components of healthy relationships, roles, and responsibilities in relationships; functions and expectations of various relationships; ethics in relationships; factors that impact relationships (e.g., power, conflicting interests, peer pressure, life events); establishing and maintaining relationships; building self-esteem and self-image through healthy relationships; communication styles; techniques for effective communication, leadership, and teamwork; individual and group goal setting and decision making; preventing and managing stress and conflict; addressing violence and abuse; and related resources, services, and agencies.
Applications through authentic settings such as volunteer experiences, and service learning are encouraged.
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5408 EDUCATION PROFESSIONS (12) (year) (2 periods) 2 credits
Education Professions prepares students for employment in education and related careers and provides the foundation for study in higher education that leads to teaching and other education-related careers. A project-based approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes is recommended in order to integrate suggested topics into the study of education professions. The course of study includes, but is not limited to: planning and guiding developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children; developmentally appropriate practices of guidance and discipline; application of basic health and safety principles when working with children; overview of management and operation of teaching/learning centers in educational settings; Indiana state regulations and licensing requirements related to school-age children; and employability skills. Intensive laboratory or field experiences in one or more classroom settings, resumes, and career portfolios are required components. A standards-based plan for each student guides the student's laboratory/field experiences. Students are monitored in their laboratory/field experiences by the Education professions teacher. This course is recommended for students with interests in education and training career paths and provides the foundation for study in higher education that leads to careers in education.
0520 PEER TUTORING (11 - 12) (semester or year) 1 or 2 credits
Peer tutoring provides students with an organized experience to assist students in grades nine to twelve, through a helping relationship, with their studies and personal growth and development. This is a great experience for a student interested in the social services, education or medical field. See a counselor for more detailed information.
5902 ICE CLASS-VOCATIONAL (12) (year) 2 credits
ICE class will cover a variety of topics including but not limited to the following: safety on the job, employer expectations, team work, written and verbal communication, career research, application/interview process, diversities in the workplace, taxation, insurance, banking services, and computer skills. Students will go through a selection process before being permitted in the ICE program. This class must be taken in order to participate in the On Job Training part of the ICE program. This class fulfills the
Personal Finance requirement.
5900 ICE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING -VOCATIONAL (12) (year) 4 credits
Students enrolled in ICE class will have 1 – 2 periods of released time to gain job-site experience. They will be placed on-the-job under the direct supervision of experienced employers who serve as the on-the-job trainers in accordance with pre-determined training plans and agreements. The trainer will assist in evaluating the student’s job performance. Students will be required to work a minimum of fifteen hours a week to receive two credits per semester.
5256 PROFESSIONAL CAREER INTERNSHIP (11-12) (semester or year) 1-4 credits
Professional Career Internship is a College and Career Readiness course that is designed to provide opportunities for students to explore careers that require additional degrees or certifications following high school. The emphasis of the experience is on applying skills developed through instruction and on learning new career competencies at the internship site. The internship is tailored to the unique needs and interests of the student and is considered a high school capstone experience towards fulfillment of the student's meaningful future plan. Upon completion of the internship, students will review and revise their College and Career plans. A training agreement outlines the expectations of all parties: the intern, parent/guardian, site supervisor/mentor, internship supervisor, and the school. Students participating in these structured experiences will follow class, school, business/industry/ organization, State, and
Federal guidelines. Internships may be paid or unpaid and must include a classroom component (such as a series of seminars, workshops, or class meetings) and regular contact between the interns and internship coordinator.
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Recommended Prerequisites: 4 credits in the student’s College and Career pathway/ should match College and Career Plan
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Course may be repeated for a second semester in a new internship placement
 A minimum of 70 hours of workplace experience and a minimum of 15 hours of workshops, seminars, and/or classroom activities is required for one credit. A minimum of 140 hours of workplace experience and a minimum of 30 hours of workshops, seminars, and/or classroom activities is required for two credits
4812 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (Project Lead the Way) (dual credit course)(9-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: The student must have completed or is presently enrolled in Algebra I.
Introduction to Engineering Design is an introductory course which develops student problem solving skills with emphasis placed on the development of three-dimensional solid models. Students will work from sketching simple geometric shapes to applying a solid modeling computer software package. They will learn a problem solving design process and how it is used in industry to manufacture
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a product. The Computer Aided Design System (CAD) will also be used to analyze and evaluate the product design. The techniques learned, and equipment used, is state of the art and is currently being used by engineers throughout the United States . This course may be taken for dual credit through Ivy Tech, DESN 102.
4814 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (Project Lead the Way) (dual credit course) (10-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: The student must have completed Introduction to Engineering Design.
Principles of Engineering is a broad-based survey course designed to help students understand the field of engineering and engineering technology and its career possibilities. Students will develop engineering problem solving skills that are involved in postsecondary education programs and engineering related careers. They will also learn how engineers address concerns about the social and political consequences of technological change. This course can be taken for dual credit through Ivy Tech, ADMF 115
4810 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (Project Lead the Way) (dual credit course) (10-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: The student must have completed Introduction to Engineering Design.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing is a course that applies principles of rapid prototyping, robotics, and automation. This course builds upon the computer solid modeling skills developed in Introduction of Engineering Design. Students will use computer controlled rapid prototyping and CNC equipment to solve problems by constructing actual models of their three-dimensional designs.
Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of robotics and how this equipment is used in an automated manufacturing environment. Students will evaluate their design solutions using various techniques of analysis and make appropriate modifications before producing their prototypes. This course may be taken for dual credit through Ivy Tech, ADMF 116.
5644 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (11-12)
Prerequisite: The student must have completed Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering.
(year) 2 credits
Engineering Design and Development is an engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design, test, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. The product development life cycle and a design process are used to guide the team to reach a solution to the problem. The team presents and defends their solution to a panel of outside reviewers at the conclusion of the course. The EDD course allows students to apply all the skills and knowledge learned in previous pre-engineering courses. The use of 3D design software helps students design solutions to the problem their team has chosen. This course also engages students in critical thinking and problem-solving skills, time management and teamwork skills, a valuable set for students' careers.
4796 * INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND LOGISTCS (9-12) (semester) 1 credit
This course specializes in how people use modern manufacturing systems with an introduction to advanced manufacturing and logistics and their relationship to society, individuals, and the environment. Students apply the skills and knowledge of using modern manufacturing processes to obtain resources and change them into industrial materials, industrial products and consumer products
Students investigate the properties of engineered materials such as: metallics; polymers; ceramics; and composites. Students study six major types of material processes: casting and molding; forming; separating; conditioning; finishing; and assembling. After gaining a working knowledge of these materials, Students are introduce to advanced manufacturing, logistics, and business principles that are utilized in today’s advanced manufacturing industry. Students gain a basic understanding of tooling, electrical skills, operation skills, inventory principles, MSDS’s, chart and graph reading and MSSC concepts. There is also an emphasis placed on the flow process principles, material movement, safety, and related business operations.
Students have the opportunity to develop the characteristics employers seek as well as skills that will help them in future endeavors.
4784 *INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING (9-12) (semester) 1 credit
This course specializes in how people use modern manufacturing systems with an introduction to manufacturing technology and its relationship to society, individuals, and the environment. An understanding of manufacturing provides a background toward developing engineering & technological literacy. This understanding is developed through the study of the two major technologies, material processing and management technology, used by all manufacturing enterprises. Students will apply the skills and knowledge of using modern manufacturing processes to obtain resources and change them into industrial materials, industrial products and consumer products Students will investigate the properties of engineered materials such as: metallics; polymers; ceramics; and composites. After gaining a working knowledge of these materials, students will study six major types of material processes: casting and molding; forming; separating; conditioning; finishing; and assembling.
5608 *ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (9-12) (semester) 1 credit
Advanced Manufacturing I, is a course that includes classroom and laboratory experiences in two broad areas: Industrial
Technology/Software Controls and Manufacturing Trends. Industrial Technology and Software Controls covers wiring and schematic diagrams used to design, install, and repair electrical/electronic equipment such as wireless communication devices, programmable
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controllers. Course content will include basic theories of electricity, electronics, digital technology, and basic circuit analysis.
Activities include experiences in: soldering; use of an oscilloscope, meters, signal generators and tracers; breadboarding; circuit simulation software; and troubleshooting. Understanding and using the underlying scientific principles related to electricity, electronics, circuits, sine waves, and Ohm’s Law are integral to this course. Manufacturing Trends covers basic concepts in manufacturing operations and plant floor layout in the production environment. Applications of Computer Numerical Control (CNC), and lathe and turning operations are developed as a foundation for machining operations. Coordinate system concepts are introduced as relevant to machining processes, as well as fluid and mechanical power, welding, and lean manufacturing. Fluid power concepts will include hydraulic components and circuits, laws and principles, fluid power controllers, and the construction of systems. In the mechanical power portion of the course, students will learn about machine specifications, basic forces, friction, simple machines, motors, and motor controls. Students will also be introduced to lean manufacturing where they will study concepts including: lean goals, product quality, eliminating waste, cost effectiveness, lean concepts, resource planning, continuous improvement, and the various advantages of lean manufacturing. This course includes MSSC concepts required to earn MSSC certification.
5782 *PRECISION MACHINING I ( EVEN) (11-12) (semester 1) 1 credit
Precision Machining I is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the precision machining processes used in industry, manufacturing, maintenance, and repair. The course instructs the student in industrial safety, terminology, tools and machine tools, measurement and layout. Students will become familiar with the setup and operation of power saws, drill presses, lathes, milling machines, grinders and an introduction to CNC (computer controlled) machines.
5784 *PRECISION MACHINING II (EVEN) (11-12) (semester 2) 1 credit
Precision Machining II is a more in-depth study of skills learned in Precision Machining I with a stronger focus in CNC setup/operation/programming. Classroom activities will concentrate on precision set-up and inspection work as well as machine shop calculations. Students will develop skills in advanced machining and measuring parts involving tighter tolerances and more complex geometry. A continued focus on safety will also be included.
5776, 5878 WELDING TECHNOLOGY I and II (dual credit course) (11and/or 12) (year) 4 credits
Welding Technology includes classroom and laboratory experiences that develop a variety of skills detailed in American Welding
Society (AWS) Entry Level Guidelines and Certifications. Areas of study include electric welding and flame and plasma cutting.
Instructional activities emphasize properties of metals, safety issues, blueprint reading, electrical principles, welding symbols, and mechanical drawing through projects and exercises that teach students how to weld industrial metals in four basic welding positions.
Reinforcement of mathematical skills in geometry, precision measurement, and estimation will be part of the daily instruction.
Understanding the principles of metallurgy, gases, and materials science is integral to this course. Students may demonstrate proficiency and earn certification(s) through AWS
This is a dual credit program. Courses are taught in the evenings at Tell
City’s Ivy Tech campus. Ask a counselor for more detailed information.
Four years of English (8 credits) required
10021 ENGLISH 9 (year)
Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous teacher. Scores on the 8 th grade ISTEP+ test considered.
2 credits
English 9 provides students with the opportunity to improve and expand their skills in grammar, usage, vocabulary, composition, literature, critical thinking, and communication. Students will explore the writing process and hone their ability to develop an idea and communicate it effectively. Students will discover global perspectives and encounter multiple points of view by analyzing and evaluating a variety of nonfiction and literary texts. This class will also introduce students to the rigors of high school curricula by focusing on the reading comprehension, academic writing, and study skills students will utilize throughout their academic career.
English 9 is designed for students who would benefit from a modified curriculum. The content follows the Indiana English 9
Standards, but the instruction and materials have been adapted to meet the needs of these students.
10022 ENGLISH 9 ADVANCED (year)
Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous teacher. Scores on the 8 th grade ISTEP+ test considered.
2 credits
English 9 Advanced provides students with the opportunity to improve and expand their skills in grammar, usage, vocabulary, composition, literature, critical thinking, and communication. Students will explore the writing process and hone their ability to develop an idea and communicate it effectively. Students will discover global perspectives and encounter multiple points of view by analyzing and evaluating a variety of nonfiction and literary texts. This class will also introduce students to the rigors of high school
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curricula by focusing on the reading comprehension, academic writing with research, and study skills students will utilize throughout their academic career.
10023 ENGLISH 9 HONORS (year)
Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous teacher. Scores on the 8 th grade ISTEP+ test considered.
2 credits
The content of English 9 Honors is the same as English 9 Advanced, however English 9 Honors is the most rigorous and challenging course in the freshman English curriculum. It is designed for students who are competent writers and responsible workers. Critical reading, extensive writing and further development of vocabulary and communication skills are expected of the students. Success in this course will require strong study skills and a high level of self motivation.
10041 ENGLISH 10
Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous teacher
(year) 2 credits
English 10 builds on the skills students developed during English 9. Grammar, usage, vocabulary, composition, critical thinking, and communication skills, as well as use of the writing process, will continue to be studied. Literature will include a variety of texts, including fiction, nonfiction, and drama. This class will focus on increasing student efficacy in reading comprehension, academic writing, and study skills.
10042 ENGLISH 10 ADVANCED (year) 2 credits
English 10 Advanced builds on the skills students developed during English 9. Grammar, usage, vocabulary, composition, critical thinking, and communication skills, as well as use of the writing process, will continue to be studied. Literature will include a variety of texts, including fiction, nonfiction, and drama. This class will focus on increasing student efficacy in reading comprehension, academic writing, and study skills.
10043 ENGLISH 10, HONORS
Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous teacher
(year) 2 credits
The content of English 10 Honors is the same as English 10 Advanced, however English 10 Honors is the most rigorous and challenging course in the sophomore English curriculum. It is designed for students who are competent writers and responsible workers. Critical reading, extensive writing and further development of vocabulary and communication skills are expected of the students. Success in this course will require strong study skills and a high level of self motivation.
10061 ENGLISH 11
Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous teacher
(year) 2 credits
English 11 will be a combination of vocabulary, grammar, composition, and literature. The vocabulary section will incorporate techniques for systematic vocabulary growth. The grammar emphasis will be on writing complete sentences and subordinate clauses.
Essays of narration, exposition, persuasion, description and analysis will be explored. Various genres will be studied in the American literature section: documents, essays, short stories, and poetry. A research paper is required. English 11 is designed for students who would benefit from a modified curriculum. The content follows the Indiana English 11 Standards, but the instruction and materials have been adapted to meet the needs of these students.
10062 ENGLISH 11 ADVANCED (year) 2 credits
English 11 Advanced will be a combination of vocabulary, grammar, composition, and literature. The vocabulary section will incorporate techniques for systematic vocabulary growth. The grammar emphasis will be on writing complete sentences and subordinate clauses. Essays of narration, exposition, persuasion, description and analysis will be explored. Various genres will be studied in the American literature section: documents, essays, short stories, and poetry. Moby Dick and Fahrenheit 451 will be studied.
1056 AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION (dual credit course) (11) (year)
Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous teacher, previously enrolled in honors English courses.
2 credits
Advanced Placement English Language and Composition is a course which follows College Board Entrance Examination guidelines.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and to write prose of sufficient richness and complexity to communicate effectively with mature readers. Through the process of reading, writing, and discussing texts, students will become skilled in composing for different audiences and purposes. Students will learn to understand and appreciate the diverse ways that authors make meaning in both oral and written texts. They will identify literary structures and conventions and effectively use them in their own writing. Many opportunities to develop speaking skills will also be incorporated into classroom activities and assignments . This course may be taken for dual (college) credit through USI, ENG 101.
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1030
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ENGLISH LITERATURE (12) (semester) 1 credit
This course is a survey of representative works of the English-speaking authors. Students examine a wide variety of literary genres that reflect the English-speaking peoples from the Anglo-Saxon Period to the present. Students analyze how the ideas and concepts presented in the works are both interconnected and distinctly reflective of the cultures and the countries in which they were written.
1078 *ADVANCED SPEECH (dual credit course)(12) (semester) 1 credit
This class is the study and application of skills in listening, oral interpretation, media communications, research methods, and oral debate. Students deliver different types of oral and multi-media presentations, including speeches to inform, to motivate, to entertain, and to persuade through the use of impromptu, extemporaneous, memorized, or manuscript delivery. Students complete a project, such as multi-media presentations that are reflective, reports or historical investigations, responses to literature, or persuasive arguments, which demonstrates knowledge, application, and speaking progress in the course. This course may be taken for dual
(college) credit through USI, CMST 101.
4508 *TECHNICAL /BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (12) (semester) 1 credit
This course provides students with the communication and problem-solving skills to function effectively in the workplace. Areas of study include written/oral/visual communication, listening, informational reading, Internet research/analysis, and electronic communication. Concepts addressed will include adapting communication to the situation, purpose, and audience. Students produce documents related to employee handbooks, instructional manuals, employment communication, organizational communication, business reports, and social and professional situations using word processing, presentation, and multimedia software. Instructional strategies may include team projects, class or small group discussions and case studies or scenarios. Resume writing and mock interviewing will also be addressed. This course does not count for NCAA English requirement.
1058 AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (12) (year)
Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous teacher, previously enrolled in honors English courses.
2 credits
AP English Literature and Composition course has a dual focus: preparing for the AP English Literature and Composition exam and exploring American Literature. In keeping with College Board’s AP ENGLISH COURSE DESCRIPTION, our readings will include essays, novels, speeches, poems, and personal narratives by a diverse group of American authors who were writing for varied purposes and audiences. In reading and analyzing these non-fiction, fiction, and poetry texts, our focus will be on both textual detail and historical context to provide a foundation for interpretation. An emphasis on relevant critical concepts and vocabulary will allow students to exercise these in verbal and written responses, textual analyses, and interpretations. Writing assignments and projects will be varied and will enable students to develop proficiency in the expository, argumentative, and persuasive modes. A research paper will be assigned. A book report will be required each six weeks. A study of Shakespeare’s HAMLET is included. AP students should have the maturity, the skill, and the will to seek the larger meaning through thoughtful research.
1086 STUDENT PUBLICATIONS (11-12)
(This course does not fulfill the English credits requirements.)
(year) 2 credits
Yearbook is open to any student who loves to write, take pictures and be involved in school activities. To apply to take this class, students must complete an application, have teacher recommendation, and write an essay. Enrollment is limited. Students will study: vocabulary for journalism, copywriting, layout design, advertising/marketing, budgeting, photography, and computer processing in
Adobe Pagemaker 6.5+. Students begin working on yearbook in July and complete the yearbook the following June. Students are required to attend meetings and athletic events before school, after school, on weekends, and during the summer.
0590 BASIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT – Reading & Writing (9-12) (semester or year) 1 or 2 credits
(This course is not a core 40 elective.)
Basic Skills Development is a course which provides students with an IEP continuing opportunities to develop basic skills including:
(1) reading – fluency, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, (2) writing – development, language conventions, (3) listening, (4) speaking, (5) study and organizational skills, and (8) problem-solving skills that are essential for high school course work achievement. Determination of the skills to be emphasized in this course is based on the Indiana State Academic Standards, and individual student needs. The course will prepare students for success on the English 10 End of Course Assessment.
4000 *INTRODUCTION TO TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART (L) (9-12) (semester 1) 1 credit
Experiences include contour line drawings of still-life, collage (design), painting collage using acrylic paints, art history and writing.
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4002 * INTRODUCTION TO THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART (L) (9-12) (semester 2) 1 credit
Experiences include pottery, clay sculpture, Styrofoam sculpture, 3-D reflective lettering using colored pencil, pointillism, and scratchboard.
4004 * ADVANCED TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART (L) (10-12) (semester 1)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art, Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art with a C or better.
1 credit
Experiences include shading with pencil (spheres), floating objects (black and white on gray), spirals, flames and monograms, animal portrait (colored pencil shading), computer graphics Surrealism using Photoshop, and matting and display of art work .
4006 *ADVANCED 3-DIMENSIONAL ART (L) (10-12) (semester 2) 1 credit
Prerequisite: Intro to Two-Dimensional Art, Intro to Three-Dimensional Art, Advanced Two-Dimensional Art with a C or better.
Experiences include landscape painting in acrylic, computer graphics using Photoshop, small paper mache sculpture, and matting and display of art work.
4060 * DRAWING I (11-12) (semester 1)
Prerequisite: Introduction to 2-D and 3-D Art, Advanced 2-D and 3-D Art, with a C or better
1 credit
Experiences include shaded shapes, Made of Spheres (6B pencil renderings), caricature (Photoshop), collage (Photoshop), colored pencil still-life, colored pencil self-portrait, mating and display of art work.
4064 * PAINTING I (11-12) (semester 2)
Prerequisite: Introduction to 2-D and 3-D Art, Advanced 2-D and 3-D Art, Drawing I, with a C or better
1 credit
Experiences include architectural painting in acrylics, polychrome papier mache sculpture, CD cover (Photoshop, digital camera) with digital portfolio, and display of art work.
4065 * PAINTING II (12) (semester 1)
Prerequisite: Introduction to 2-D and 3-D Art, Advanced 2-D and 3-D Art, Drawing I, Painting I, with a C or better
1 credit
Experiences include painting with no brushes, custom painting (individual project), painting that include an attachment and murals.
4044 * SCULPTURE (12) (semester 2) 1 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to 2-D and 3-D Art, Advanced 2-D and 3-D Art, Drawing I, Painting I, Painting II, with a C or better
Experiences include a miniature sculpture or a small object done as a large sculpture, sculpture using non-traditional material, custom sculpture (individual project), and mobiles.
4182 BEGINNING CHORUS {Patriot Singers} (9-12) (year) 2 – 8 credits
Beginning Chorus provides students with opportunities to develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. The chorus is a mixed group. Activities create the development of quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature that is appropriate in difficulty and range for the students. Instruction is designed to enable students to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Experiences include but are not limited to, improvising conducting, sight-reading and Kodaly. Students have the opportunity to experience live performances by professionals during and outside of the school day. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and music goals. Students will be required to participate in performances outside of the school day that support and extend learning in the classroom. This course will also incorporate show choir material. This is a non-audition choir.
4186 INTERMEDIATE CHORUS {Patriot Vibe} (9-12) (year) 2 - 8 credits
Intermediate Chorus provides students with opportunities to develop musicianship and specific performance skills through dance, ensemble and solo singing. Activities create the development of quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature that is appropriate in difficulty and range for the students. Instruction is designed to enable students to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Chorus classes provide instruction in creating, performing, conducting, listening to, and analyzing, in addition to focusing on the specific subject matter. Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer’s intent in order to connect the performer with the audience. Students also have the opportunity to experience live performances by professionals during and outside of the school day. A limited amount of time, outside of the school day, may be scheduled for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and music goals. Students will participate in performance opportunities, outside of the school day, that
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support and extend learning in the classroom. Choral repertoire should be developmentally appropriate. Additional emphasis is placed on sight-reading, critical listening skills, and vocal technique. This class is an all-girl show choir.
This is an audition choir.
4184 VOCAL JAZZ I {Girls Jazz} (9-12) (year) 2 -8 credits
Students in this course develop musicianship and specific performance skills through group and individual settings for the study and performance of the varied styles of vocal jazz. The instruction includes the study of the history and formative and stylistic elements of jazz. Students develop their creative skills through improvisation, composition, arranging, performing, listening, and analyzing.
Instruction is designed so that students are enabled to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Students have the opportunity to experience live performances by professionals during and outside of the school day. A limited amount of time, outside of the school day, may be scheduled for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and music goals. Students must participate in performance opportunities, outside the school day, that support and extend learning in the classroom. Emphasis is placed on sightreading, critical listening skills, and vocal technique. This is an audition choir.
4190 VOCAL JAZZ II {Elite Jazz} (10-12) (year) 2 credits
Students in this course develop musicianship and specific performance skills through group and individual settings for the study and performance of the varied styles of vocal jazz. The instruction includes the study of the history and formative and stylistic elements of jazz. Students develop their creative skills through improvisation, composition, arranging, performing, listening, and analyzing.
Instruction is designed so that students are enabled to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Students have the opportunity to experience live performances by professionals during and outside of the school day. A limited amount of time, outside of the school day, may be scheduled for dress rehearsals and performa nces. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and music goals. Students must participate in performance opportunities, outside the school day, that support and extend learning in the classroom. Choral repertoire should be developmentally appropriate. Additional emphasis is placed on sight-reading, critical listening skills, and vocal technique. The chorus may be a female chorus or a mixed chorus. This is an audition choir.
4168 INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND (9-12)
Prerequisite: Students must have been in middle school band.
(year) 2 – 8 credits
Students taking this course are provided with a balanced comprehensive study of music through the concert band, which develops skills in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. Instruction is designed so that students are enabled to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop elements of musicianship including, but not limited to: (1) tone production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading skills, (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) studying historically significant styles of literature. Experiences include, but are not limited to, improvising, conducting, playing by ear, and sight-reading. Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer’s intent in order to connect the performer with the audience. Students also have opportunities to experience live performances by professionals during and outside of the school day. Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Students are required to participate in performance opportunities, outside of the school day, that support and extend learning in the classroom. In addition, students perform, with expression and technical accuracy, a large and varied repertoire of concert band literature that is developmentally appropriate. Evaluation of music and music performances is included.
4200 APPLIED MUSIC(L) (9 –12) (semester or year) 1 or 2 credits
Applied Music is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High School Instrumental Music. Applied Music offers high school students the opportunity to receive small group or private instruction designed to develop and refine professional skills. A variety of music methods and repertoire is utilized to refine student’s abilities in performing, creating, and responding to music.
4242 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS (9-12) (year) 2 credits
This course is offered to students who wish to develop acting skills. The course covers acting experiences in depth and examines development of stage character through body, face, usage of props, gestures and other areas of dramatic study. This is a co-curricular laboratory course for the exploration, development and synthesis of theatre. Practical hands-on experiences in acting, directing and stage craft are provided through the preparation and public performances of one or more plays. This course covers the basic elements of theatre: acting, voice, effects, costuming, technical theatre, as well as an introductory unit on the history of performance. Students move into a performance mode by completing preliminary work and producing a theatre presentation. Introduction to Theatre is a performance lab, and participants are required to be actively involved in the Heritage Hills Theatre program. Students generally participate in the first semester play and the second semester musical. The following areas are covered: Using voice and body to
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communicate a message, staging and blocking, the structure of a theatre, critical viewing of theatre and film, understanding and analyzing plot, atmosphere and mood, theme and moral, understanding character. Also, various elements of technical theatre is covered, such as: designing and applying make-up, designing and evaluating costume choices, the process of producing a play, from script to final performance, using motivation to play a character effectively, storytelling as an oral tradition that led to theatre as an art form.
4240 ADVANCED THEATRE ARTS (10-12)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre Arts
(year) 2 credits
Advanced Theatre Arts is an advanced level of theater class for those students who have completed Introduction to Theatre Arts and desire to continue their theatre studies with an emphasis on technique.Instruction in this course enables students to: (1) improvise and write plays or scenes; (2) imaginatively express thoughts, feelings, moods and characters; and (3) apply techniques involving voice, gesture, facial expression and body movement to reproduce the subtleties of language and voice inflection in conveying emotion and meaning. Students develop skills enabling them to speak clearly and expressively with: (1) appropriate articulation, (2) pronunciation,
(3) volume, (4) stress, (5) rate, (6) pitch, (7) inflection, and (8) intonation. Using knowledge gained through the study of technical theatre and script, students focus on solving the problems faced by actors, directors, and technicians. They also refine their abilities to collaborate on performances, and they learn to constructively evaluate their own and others’ efforts. These students are required to participate in several productions each year. The following will be studied: selecting, memorizing and performing monologues, writing scripts/screenplays, directing, designing, building and painting scenery, making costumes and props, genres and styles of drama, themes and mood’s effect on the viewing experience, theatre’s evolution through history, theatre as a significant persuasive medium, and its relevance to present day, study dialects and improvisational acting, plots as the backbone to all dramatic work and the characters as a driving force for the plot.
Required: 2 credits in Physical Education (2 credits in classroom or 1 credit in classroom and the other in a sport), 1 credit in Health
3542 * PHYSICAL EDUCATION I (9-10) (semester) 1 credit
Physical Education I continues the emphasis on health-related fitness and developing the skills and habits necessary for a lifetime of activity. This program includes skill development and the application of rules and strategies of complex difficulty in at least three of the following different movement forms: (1) health-related fitness activities (cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition), (2) aerobic exercise, (3) team sports, (4) individual and dual sports, (5) outdoor pursuits, (6) aquatics, recreational games. Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance-based skill evaluations.
Classes are coeducational. Adapted physical education is offered, as needed, in the least restricted environment and is based on individual assessment. All students will participate in both gym PE and pool PE unless a doctor’s excuse is on file in the guidance office by the beginning of the semester. STUDENTS MAY EARN ONE OF THE TWO REQUIRED PE CREDITS
THROUGH ADEQUATE PARTICIPATION IN BAND, DANCE/SPORT. ENROLLMENT FORMS ARE IN GUIDANCE.
3544 * PHYSICAL EDUCATION II (10-12)
Prerequisite – Physical Education I, Participation as a member of a HHHS school sport
(semester) 1 credit per semester
Physical Education II focuses on instructional strategies through a planned, sequential, and comprehensive physical education curriculum which provide students with opportunities to further participate in Physical Education activities involving team sports; dual sport activities; individual physical activities, all which are within the framework of lifetime physical activities and fitness. Students in a high school sport may enroll in this course as an alternative to required athletic conditioning outside of school, as designated by each team’s coach. It is not required. Students may enroll in Physical Education II for 1 credit per semester – class times will be before school 7:00 – 7:55 or 7 th period. Ask coach for enrollment expectations.
3506 *HEALTH EDUCATION (9-12) (semester) 1 credit
The objective of Health Education is to cause the student to see good health as a functional matter in his/her life today rather than as a delayed benefit. Healthful living must become a part of the experience of each student, and the classroom experiences are designed to help develop his/her self awareness and value judgments. Meaningful activities are used to motivate students in making these concepts a part of their lives. The following content areas are included: growth and development, mental and emotional health, community health, environmental health, nutrition, family life education, personal health, alcohol and other drugs, intentional and unintentional injury, and health promotion/disease prevention.
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3508 * CURRENT HEALTH ISSUES (10-12) (semester) 1 credit
Current Health Issues is an elective course which focuses on emerging trends in health including, but not limited to: (1) medical technology; (2) local, state, and national health policy; (3) health care issues; (4) health careers; and (5) chronic and communicable diseases. The course is driven by student selection of topics and emphasizes individual learning techniques.
5822 CRIMINAL JUSTICE (dual credit) (12) year 4 credits
Criminal Justice is a two period year long course taken at Jasper High School. It involves specialized classroom and practical experiences related to public safety occupations such as law enforcement, loss protection services, and homeland security. Training is based on standards and content similar to that provided by officially designated law enforcement agencies. Instruction includes procedures for patrolling on foot or in an automobile during the day or night; dealing with misdemeanors, felonies, traffic violations, and accidents; investigative and evidence collection procedures; making arrests; and testifying in court. Students will have opportunities to use mathematical skills in crash reconstruction and analysis activities requiring measurements and performance of speed/acceleration calculations. Additional activities simulating criminal investigations will be used to teach scientific knowledge related to anatomy, biology, and chemistry. Oral and written communication skills should be reinforced through activities that model public relations and crime prevention efforts as well as the preparation of police reports. An application is required. See Guidance for more information. This course may be taken for dual credit through VU.
5342 * NUTRITION AND WELLNESS (dual credit) (10-12) (semester) 1 credit
Nutrition and Wellness enables students to realize the components and lifelong benefits of sound nutrition and wellness practices and empowers them to apply these principles in their everyday lives. Topics include: impact of daily nutrition and wellness practices on long-term health and wellness; physical, social, and psychological aspects of healthy nutrition and wellness choices; planning for wellness and fitness; selection and preparation of nutritious meals and snacks based on USDA Dietary Guidelines including the Food
Guide Pyramid; safety, sanitation, storage, and recycling processes and issues associated with nutrition and wellness; impacts of science and technology on nutrition and wellness issues; and nutrition and wellness career paths. Laboratory experiences that emphasize both nutrition and wellness practices are required components of this course. Field trips and guest speakers may be used to supplement the curriculum.
5340 * ADVANCED NUTRITION AND WELLNESS (10-12) (semester)
Prerequisite: Nutrition and Wellness
1 credit
Advanced Nutrition and Foods is a sequential course that addresses more complex concepts in nutrition and foods, with emphasis on contemporary economic, social, psychological, cultural, and global issues. Topics include: nutrition and wellness for individuals and families across the life span; community and world food concerns, including hunger; impacts of technology on nutrition, foods, and related tools and equipment; management of food-related resources; careers in all aspects of the food industry. Laboratory experiences that emphasize advanced experiences, and service learning activities are recommended. Field trips will be taken periodically. This course may be taken for dual credit.
5362 *CHILD DEVELOPMENT (10-12) (semester) 1 credit
Child Development and Parenting addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting optimal growth and development of infants and children. The focus is on research-based nurturing and parenting practices and skills that support positive development of children. Topics include: consideration of the roles, responsibilities, and challenges of parenthood; human sexuality; adolescent pregnancy; prenatal development; preparation for birth; the birth process; meeting the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and cultural growth and developmental needs of infants and children; impacts of heredity, environment, and family and societal crisis on development of the child; meeting children’s needs for food, clothing, shelter, and care giving; caring for children with special needs; parental resources, services, and agencies; and career awareness. Applications through authentic settings, such as volunteer experiences, internships, and services learning are encouraged. Students are required to participate in the “Baby Think It Over” project.
5360 * ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT (10-12)
Prerequisite: Child Development and Parenting
(semester) 1 credit
Advanced Child Development is a sequential course that addresses more complex issues of child development and early childhood education with emphasis on guiding physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and cultural development throughout childhood,
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including school age children. Topics include positive parenting and nurturing across ages and stages; practices that promote longterm well-being of children and their families; developmentally appropriate guidance and intervention strategies with individuals and groups of children; accessing, evaluating, and utilizing information, including brain/learning research and other research results; meeting needs of children with a variety of disadvantaging conditions; and, exploration of “all aspects of the industry” for selected child-related careers. Authentic applications are required through field-based or school-based experiences with children in locations such as observation/interaction laboratories, preschools, elementary schools, or daycare settings. Service learning experiences are highly recommended. A thoroughly documented student portfolio is required. A child-care business project is required. Hands-on experience caring for small children will be a part of this course.
5364 * INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (9-12) (semester) 1 credit
Interpersonal Relationships addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors all students need to participate in positive, caring, and respectful relationships in the family and with individuals at school, in the community, and in the workplace. Topics include components of healthy relationships, roles, and responsibilities in relationships; functions and expectations of various relationships; ethics in relationships; factors that impact relationships (e.g., power, conflicting interests, peer pressure, life events); establishing and maintaining relationships; building self-esteem and self-image through healthy relationships; communication styles; techniques for effective communication, leadership, and teamwork; individual and group goal setting and decision making; preventing and managing stress and conflict; addressing violence and abuse; and related resources, services, and agencies.
Applications through authentic settings such as volunteer experiences, and service learning are encouraged.
5218 PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (Project Lead The Way) (9-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Biology I or concurrent enrollment in Biology I is required.
This course provides an introduction to this field through “hands-on” projects and problems. Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. A theme through the course is to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person. After determining the factors responsible for the death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Key biological concepts included in the curriculum are: homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease.
Engineering principles such as the design process, feedback loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to funct ion will be included where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an overview of all courses in the Biomedical Sciences program a nd to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses.
5216 HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (Project Lead The Way) (10-12)
Prerequisite: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
(year) 2 credits
Human Body Systems is a course designed to engage students in the study of basic human physiology and the care and maintenance required to support the complex systems. Using a focus on human health, students will employ a variety of monitors to examine body systems (respiratory, circulatory, and nervous) at rest and under stress, and observe the interactions between the various body systems.
Students will use appropriate software to design and build systems to monitor body functions.
5217 MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS (Project Lead The Way) (’14-’15)(11-12)
Prerequisite: Principles of Biomedical Sciences and Human Body Systems
(year) 2 credits
Medical Intervention is a course that studies medical practices including interventions to support humans in treating disease and maintaining health. Using a project-based learning approach, students will investigate various medical interventions that extend and improve quality of life, including gene therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care. Students will also study the design and development of various interventions including vascular stents, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs.
Lessons will cover the history of organ transplants and gene therapy with additional readings from current scientific literature, addressing cutting edge developments. Using 3-D imaging software, students will design and build a model of a therapeutic protein.
5282 HEALTH SCIENCE (dual credit) (12)
PRE-PHARMACY
Prerequisites: Recommended Biology I and Chemistry
(Jasper) (12)
(year)
(year)
4 – 6 credits
4 credits
Health Careers I is a two or three period year long course taken at Tell City High School The course content includes a core of entry level skills common to one specific health career such as patient nursing care, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, and public health. Course content includes an introduction t health care systems, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Also included are leadership skills developed through membership in the student youth organization, Health Occupations Students of America.
During the second semester, instruction is integrated with core entry-level skills. The concept of coping with illness is also
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introduced. In addition, this course includes work ethics and job seeking skills such as job applications, resumes, and interviews. An in-school laboratory provides hands-on, simulated experiences. An extended laboratory experience may also be used as method of providing clinical exposure to the actual health care work setting. In the extended laboratory, students have the opportunity to develop basic job skills in a clinical setting. It is an extension of the in-school laboratory. Health Sciences at Tell City High School is a dual credit course through Ivy Tech, HLHS 100. Students may also earn an Indiana State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certification. See guidance for course details.
5364 * INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (9-12) (semester) 1 credit
Interpersonal Relationships addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors all students need to participate in positive, caring, and respectful relationships in the family and with individuals at school, in the community, and in the workplace. Topics include components of healthy relationships, roles, and responsibilities in relationships; functions and expectations of various relationships; ethics in relationships; factors that impact relationships (e.g., power, conflicting interests, peer pressure, life events); establishing and maintaining relationships; building self-esteem and self-image through healthy relationships; communication styles; techniques for effective communication, leadership, and teamwork; individual and group goal setting and decision making; preventing and managing stress and conflict; addressing violence and abuse; and related resources, services, and agencies.
Applications through authentic settings such as volunteer experiences, and service learning are encouraged.
5342 * NUTRITION AND WELLNESS (dual credit) (10-12) (semester) 1 credit
Nutrition and Wellness enables students to realize the components and lifelong benefits of sound nutrition and wellness practices and empowers them to apply these principles in their everyday lives. Topics include: impact of daily nutrition and wellness practices on long-term health and wellness; physical, social, and psychological aspects of healthy nutrition and wellness choices; planning for wellness and fitness; selection and preparation of nutritious meals and snacks based on USDA Dietary Guidelines including the Food
Guide Pyramid; safety, sanitation, storage, and recycling processes and issues associated with nutrition and wellness; impacts of science and technology on nutrition and wellness issues; and nutrition and wellness career paths. Laboratory experiences that emphasize both nutrition and wellness practices are required components of this course
5340 * ADVANCED NUTRITION AND WELLNESS (10-12) (semester)
Prerequisite: Nutrition and Wellness
1 credit
Advanced Nutrition and Foods is a sequential course that addresses more complex concepts in nutrition and foods, with emphasis on contemporary economic, social, psychological, cultural, and global issues. Topics include: nutrition and wellness for individuals and families across the life span; community and world food concerns, including hunger; impacts of technology on nutrition, foods, and related tools and equipment; management of food-related resources; careers in all aspects of the food industry. Laboratory experiences that emphasize advanced experiences, and service learning activities are recommended. Field trips will be taken periodically.
5364 * INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (9-12) (semester) 1 credit
Interpersonal Relationships addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors all students need to participate in positive, caring, and respectful relationships in the family and with individuals at school, in the community, and in the workplace. Topics include components of healthy relationships, roles, and responsibilities in relationships; functions and expectations of various relationships; ethics in relationships; factors that impact relationships (e.g., power, conflicting interests, peer pressure, life events); establishing and maintaining relationships; building self-esteem and self-image through healthy relationships; communication styles; techniques for effective communication, leadership, and teamwork; individual and group goal setting and decision making; preventing and managing stress and conflict; addressing violence and abuse; and related resources, services, and agencies.
Applications through authentic settings such as volunteer experiences, and service learning are encouraged.
4518
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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (dual credit course) (9-12) (semester) 1 credit
This course introduces students to the world of business, including the concepts, functions, and skills required for meeting the challenges of operating a business in the twenty-first century on a local, national, and/or international scale. The course covers business management, entrepreneurship, marketing fundamentals, and business ethics and law. The course further develops business vocabulary and provides an overview of business and the role that business plays in economic, social, and political environments. This course may be taken for dual (college) credit through VU, Intro to Business MGMT 100 ( junior or senior).
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4914 *PRINCIPALS OF MARKETING (dual credit course) (10-12) (semester) 1 credit
Marketing is a business course that provides a basic introduction to the scope and importance of marketing in the global economy.
This class will not only follow the standards for Marketing but will also incorporate standards from Entrepreneurial class. Emphasis is placed on oral and written communications, mathematical applications, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills as they relate to advertising/promotion/selling, distribution, financing, market-information management, pricing, and product/service management.
This course may be taken for dual credit through VU, Consumer Behavior, MKTG 155.
5246 INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY (dual credit course) (9-12) (semester or year) 1-2 credits
(formerly Computer Applications/Comp. App., Adv) This course focuses on Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) suite. Information Communications and Technology introduces students to the physical components and operation of computers.
Technology is used to build students decision-making and problem-solving skills using real-world situations. After completed first semester course, students taking the second semester (does not have to be in the same year) will have the opportunity to take this for three dual credits (must be a Junior or Senior) through Vincennes University – Computers in Business, COMP 110.
Second semester students will also be given the opportunity to seek an industry-recognized MOS certification (Technical
Honors Diploma).
The first semester of this course is required for graduation, through the Class of 2016.
4534 *COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I (10-12) (semester)
Prerequisite: Enrolled in or having completed Algebra II and having completed some computer courses.
1 credit
Computer Programming is a programming course using a modern programming language called Visual Basic. Students will follow a step-by-step guide that instructs them on how to design and write a program. These programs can be used on computers, mobile devices, and web applications. It involves problem solving applications in mathematics, science, and business. A brief introduction to game design is also included in the class.
5230 COMPUTER TECH SUPPORT (11-12) (year) (2 periods) 4 credits
Prerequisites: Computer Applications or Information Communications Technology
Computer Tech Support allows students to explore how computers work. Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. Through hands on activities and labs, students learn how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
Students may work towards A+ Certification.
5234 NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS (12) (year) (2 periods) 4 credits
Prerequisites: Computer Tech Support
Networking Fundamentals introduces students to concepts of local and wide area networks, home networking, networking standards using the IEEE/OSI Model, network protocols, transmission media and network architecture/topologies. Security and data integrity will be introduced and emphasized throughout this course. The purpose of this course is to offer students the critical information needed to successfully move into a role as an IT professional supporting networked computers. Concepts covered will include T CP/IP client administration, planning a network topology, configuring the TCP/IP protocol, managing network clients, configuring routers and hubs as well as creating a wireless LAN. Students may work towards Network+ Certification.
(Four credits required, 2 credits in Algebra I required)
(Core 40 /Technical Honors requirement: Algebra I, Algebra II/Algebra II Honors, Geometry/Geometry Honors)
(Academic Honors Requirement: Algebra I, Algebra II/Algebra II Honors, Geometry/Geometry Honors, Precalculus)
MATH SEQUENCE GUIDELINES:
*If fail Algebra I/Algebra I Enrichment, retake Algebra I/Algebra I Enrichment.
*If average grades in Algebra I/Algebra I Enrichment, take Algebra I.
*If below average grades in Algebra I/Algebra I Enrichment, take Algebra II with Math Lab
*If below average grades in Algebra I and passes ECA, take Algebra II with Math Lab
*If below average grades in Algebra I and does not pass ECA, retake Algebra I
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2510 ALGEBRA ENRICHMENT (9-10) (year) 2 credits
Algebra Enrichment is a mathematics support course for Algebra I . The course provides students with additional time to build the foundations necessary for high school math courses, while concurrently having access to rigorous, grade-level appropriate courses.
The five critical areas of Algebra Enrichment align with the critical areas of Algebra I : Relationships between Quantities and
Reasoning with Equations; Linear and Exponential Relationships; Descriptive Statistics; Expressions and Equations; and Quadratic
Functions and Modeling. This course counts as a Mathematics Course for the General Diploma only or as an Elective for the Core 40,
Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas. Algebra Enrichment is designed as a support course for
Algebra I. As such, a student taking Algebra Enrichment must also be enrolled in Algebra I during the same academic year .
2520 ALGEBRA I (9-12) (year) 2 credits
Algebra I provides a formal development of the algebraic skills and concepts necessary for students who will take other advanced college-preparatory courses. In particular, the instructional program in this course provides for the use of algebraic skills in a wide range of problem-solving situations. Topics include all state standards, some of which are: (1) operations with real numbers, (2) solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, (3) relations and functions, (4) solving and graphing systems of linear equations and inequalities, (5) operations with polynomials and algebraic fractions, and (6) solving and graphing quadratic, cubic and radical equations. A scientific calculator may be used often as well as the classroom set of graphic calculators.
2560
(This course is not a core 40 elective.)
MATH LAB (10-12) (semester or year) 1 or 2 credits
Math Lab is a class designed as a support course for Algebra II. It is to help students improve their skills in Math. It is encouraged for those students who might need additional time and support in the Algebra II course, and so students enrolled in Math Lab must also be enrolled in Algebra II. This class does not fulfill the math requirements for graduation.
2522
Prerequisite: Algebra I
ALGEBRA II (9-12) (year) 2 credits
Algebra II is a course that expands on the topics of Algebra I and provides further development of the concept of a function. Students are required to have a graphics calculator and will: (1) graph relations and functions and find zeros; (2) use function notation and combine functions by compositions; (3) solve systems of linear equations and inequalities to solve word problems; (4) solve quadratic equations, including the use of complex numbers; (5) interpret maximum and minimum values of quadratic functions; (6) solve equations that contain square roots; (7) use the binomial theorem, divide and factor polynomials and solve polynomial equations; (8) write conic equations and draw their graphs; (9) use negative fractional exponents; (10) solve problems of direct, inverse, and joint variation; (11) graph exponential functions; (12) solve exponential and logarithmic equations and inequalities; (13) define and use arithmetic and geometric sequences and series; (14) compute combinations, permutations and probabilities; and (15) use a variety of problem solving strategies.
25221
Prerequisite: Algebra I
ALGEBRA II HONORS (9-12) (year) 2 credits
Algebra II Honors follows the same curriculum as Algebra II. However, Algebra II Honors explores each topic at a deeper level and requires the solution of more difficult problems that what Algebra II requires. Students are required to have a graphics calculator.
2532 GEOMETRY (10-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Algebra II
Geometry provides students with experiences that deepen the understanding of shapes and their properties. Deductive and inductive reasoning as well as investigative strategies in drawing conclusions are stressed. Properties and relationships of geometric figures include the study of: (1) angles, (2) lines, (3) planes, (4) congruent and similar triangles, (5) trigonometric ratios, (6) polygons, and
(7) circles and spatial drawings. An understanding of proof and logic is developed. Use of graphing calculators and computer drawing programs is encouraged.
25321 GEOMETRY/HONORS (10-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Algebra II
Students will pursue a deeper study of theorems and postulates relating to two and three-dimensional objects. A greater understanding of logic and its application to proofs and problem solving will be stressed. Properties and relationships of geometric objects will include the study of : (1) angles, lines, and planes; (2) congruent, similar, and right triangles (including trigonometry); (3) polygons;
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(4) circles; and (5) solids as they relate to the Indiana Standards. Technology used will include scientific calculators and computer drawing programs.
2564 PRE-CALCULUS/TRIGONOMETRY (dual credit course) (11-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Algebra II or Algebra Honors, and Geometry or Geometry Honors
Pre-Calculus blends together all of the concepts and skills that must be mastered prior to enrollment in a college-level calculus course.
A functional approach provides for the integration of all of the concepts. Students will: (1) analyze polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and algebraic functions and their graphs; (2) find inverse and transformations of the above functions; (3) define trigonometric functions using the unit circle with degrees and radians; (4) solve problems using trigonometry; (5) prove trigonometric identities; (6) define polar coordinates and complex numbers; (7) define and use arithmetic and geometric sequences and series; and (8) model data with linear and non-linear functions. This course may be taken for dual (college) credit through
USI, MATH 111.
2544 FINITE MATHEMATICS (dual credit course) (12)
Prerequisite: Enrolled in or have completed Pre-Calculus
(year) 2 credits
Finite Mathematics is a course that provides students with the content of a freshman college mathematics course. The topics include:
(1) set theory, (2) linear systems, (3) matrices, (4) determinants, (5) probability, (6) linear programming, (7) mathematics of finance, and (8) statistics. This course may be taken for dual (college) credit through VU, MATH 111 .
2546 *PROBABILITY & STATISTICS (11-12)
Prerequisite: Enrolled in or having completed Pre-Calculus (this is the second semester of Finite Math)
(semester) 1 credit
This course develops skills in applying statistical techniques in the decision-making process. Topics included are: (1) methods of data collection, (2) organization of data, and (3) graphical techniques for exhibiting data together with measures of central tendency and variation. Basic laws of probability, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, and making inferences from samples are also included.
Practical examples based on real experimental data are used throughout.
2562 AP CALCULUS (12)
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus
(year) 2 credits
AP Calculus is a course that provides students with the content that has been established by the College Board. Generally, topics include: (1) limits, (2) continuity, (3) derivatives, (4) definite integrals, and (5) techniques of integration involving rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions. This course also includes applications of the derivative, the integral, and theory of calculus. The use of graphing technology is required.
(Four credits required, two credits of Biology I required)
(Core 40/AHD/THD requirement: Biology I/Biology I Honors, and Chemistry I, Integrated Chem/Physics or Physics, and another
Core 40 science)
3030/30242 LIFE SCIENCE /BIOLOGY I (9-10) ( 2 year) 4 credits
Life Science/Biology I is a two-year biology program. Life Science will cover the first semester of the biology I class. The Life
Science course is a non-Core 40 course. This two-year course provides students with an introduction to biology based on the Indiana
Academic Standards. Standard I includes the study of molecules, cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Standard II includes the historical perspectives of biology – mainly the contributions of Gregor Mendel and Charles Darwin. Students who complete Biology I through the two-year course will have to obtain two more credits in science to meet the requirements for graduation. After the 2012-
2013 school year, Life Science will no longer be offered. But, those students who have successfully completed Life Science may take Biology (2) during the 2013-2014 school year in order to complete the full biology course. After the 2013-2014 school year, the two year Biology program will no longer be offered.
30241 BIOLOGY I (L) (9-12) (year) 2 credits
Biology I provides students with an introduction to biology based on the Indiana Academic Standards. Standard I includes the study of molecules, cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Standard II includes the historical perspectives of biology – mainly the contributions of Gregor Mendel and Charles Darwin.
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30242 BIOLOGY I, HONORS(L) (9-12) (year) 2 credits
This course provides students with an introduction to biology based on the Indiana Academic Standards, including the study of molecules, cells, genetics, evolution, zoology, and ecology. Students will investigate biological questions and problems related to societal issues. Also, students will study the historical perspectives of biology with emphasis on career opportunities using biology.
5276 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY(L) (11-12)
Prerequisite: Biology I, and Chemistry I recommended
(year) 2 credits
This is a course in which students investigate and apply concepts associated with human anatomy and physiology. Concepts covered include the process of homeostasis and the essentials of human function at the level of genes, cells, tissues, and organ systems.
Students will understand the structure, organization, and function of the various components of the healthy human body in order to apply this knowledge in all health-related fields. The course should include ample laboratory experiences that illustrate the application of the standards to the appropriate cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Dissection is both appropriate and necessary.
Students should be able to use basis laboratory equipment such as microscopes, balances, and pipettes.
3108
Prerequisite: Algebra I
INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY/PHYSICS (L) (10-12) (year) 2 credits
This course is a laboratory-based course in which students explore fundamental chemistry and physics principles. Students enrolled in this course examine, through the process of scientific inquiry, the structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, forces, motion, and the interactions between energy and matter. Working in a laboratory environment, students investigate the basics of chemistry and physics in solving real-world problems that may have personal or social consequences beyond the classroom.
3064 CHEMISTRY I (10-12)
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Biology Honors or recommendation from Biology teacher.
(year) 2 credits
Chemistry I is a course based on the following core topics: properties and states of matter, atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, solution chemistry, behavior of gases, and organic chemistry. Students will compare, contrast and synthesize useful models of the structure and properties of matter and the mechanisms of its interactions. The student will develop an understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from observation and experimentation by conducting laboratory investigations.
3066
Prerequisite: Chemistry I and Algebra II
CHEMISTRY II (dual credit course) (11-12) (year) 2 credits
Chemistry II is an extended chemistry course that examines the chemical reactions of matter in living and nonliving materials. The major topics and concepts covered are solutions, chemical equilibrium, types of chemical reactions, acid base chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. Laboratory investigations will be performed to allow students the opportunity to observe, calculate and interpret results, and communicate results effectively. This course may be taken for dual credit through USI, CHEM 107.
3084 PHYSICS (11-12) (year) 2 credits
Physics is the science of matter and energy. Physics I helps students analyze concepts and principles of matter and energy through lecture and laboratory study of mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. Students will acquire an awareness of the history of physics and how it affects our modern life, and they will explore careers involving physics.
3010 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ADVANCED (L) (dual credit course) (11-12) (year) 2 credits
This is an interdisciplinary course that integrates biology, chemistry, earth space and other disciplines. Students enrolled in this course conduct in-depth scientific studies of ecosystems, population dynamics, resource management, and environmental consequences of natural and anthropogenic processes. Students formulate, design, and carry out laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. Students completing Environmental Science Advance acquire the essential tools for understanding the complexities of national and global environmental systems. This course may be taken for dual credit through USI, BIOL 251.
3044 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE I (L) (10-12) (year) 2 credits
This course provides a study of earth’s lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and its celestial environment. This course emphasizes the study of energy at work in forming and modifying earth materials, landforms, and continents through geologic time. Students have opportunities to gain an understanding of the history of the development of the earth and space sciences, to explore the uses of the knowledge of the earth and its environment in various careers, and to cope with problems related to personal needs and social issues.
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3046 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE II (11-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: B or better in Earth and Space Science I, completion of Algebra I, and/or background in Chemistry and/or Physics
Earth and Space Science II provides for extended laboratory, field, and literature investigations by means of planetarium based projects. This course utilizes concepts from other scientific disciplines to assist students in synthesizing theoretical models of the earth and beyond.
5218 PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (Project Lead The Way) (9-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Biology I or concurrent enrollment in Biology I is required.
This course provides an introduction to this field through “hands-on” projects and problems. Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. A theme through the course is to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person. After determining the factors responsible for the death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Key biological concepts included in the curriculum are: homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease.
Engineering principles such as the design process, feedback loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function will be included where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an overview of all courses in the Biomedical Sciences program a nd to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses. Schools must agree to be part of the Project Lead the Way network and follow all training and data collection requirements .
5216 HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (Project Lead The Way) (10-12) (year)
Prerequisite: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
2 credits
Human Body Systems is a course designed to engage students in the study of basic human physiology and the care and maintenance required to support the complex systems. Using a focus on human health, students will employ a variety of monitors to examine body systems (respiratory, circulatory, and nervous) at rest and under stress, and observe the interactions between the various body systems.
Students will use appropriate software to design and build systems to monitor body functions. Schools must agree to be part of the
Project Lead the Way network and follow all training and data collection requirements.
5217 MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS (Project Lead The Way) (’14-’15)(11-12)
Prerequisite: Principles of Biomedical Sciences and Human Body Systems
(year) 2 credits
Medical Intervention is a course that studies medical practices including interventions to support humans in treating disease and maintaining health. Using a project-based learning approach, students will investigate various medical interventions that extend and improve quality of life, including gene therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care. Students will also study the design and development of various interventions including vascular stents, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs.
Lessons will cover the history of organ transplants and gene therapy with additional readings from current scientific literature, addressing cutting edge developments. Using 3-D imaging software, students will design and build a model of a therapeutic protein.
Schools must agree to be part of the Project Lead The Way network and follow all training and data collection requirements.
5074 ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE, PLANTS AND SOILS (dual credit course) [EVEN] (11-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I
Advanced Life Science, Plant and Soil, is a standards-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates the study of advanced biology, chemistry, and earth science in an agricultural context. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design, and implement agriculturally-based laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. These extended laboratory and literature investigations focus on the chemical reactions of matter in living and nonliving materials while stressing the unifying themes of chemistry and the development of physical and mathematical models of matter and its interactions. Using the principles of scientific inquiry, students examine the internal structures, functions, genetics and processes of living plant organisms and their interaction with the environmental. Students completing this course will be able to apply the principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related to both biology and chemistry in the context of highly advanced agricultural applications of plants and soils . This course may be taken for dual credit through Purdue, BTNY 11000.
5070 ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE, ANIMALS (dual credit course
)
[ODD] (11-12) (year) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I
Advanced Life Science, Animals, is a standards-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates biology, chemistry, and microbiology in an agricultural context. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design, and carry out animal-based laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. Students investigate key concepts that enable them to understand animal growth, development and physiology as it pertains to agricultural science. This course stresses the unifying themes of both biology and
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chemistry as students work with concepts associated with animal taxonomy, life at the cellular level, organ systems, genetics, evolution, ecology, and historical and current issues in animal agriculture. Students completing this course will be able to apply the principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related to biology and chemistry in highly advanced agricultural applications of animal development. This course may be taken for dual credit through Purdue, AS 10200.
(6 credits required: 2 credits in World History, 2 credits in U.S. History,1 credit in Government , 1 credit in Economics)
1548 WORLD HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION (9-12) (year) 2 credits
World History and Civilization provides for the study of selected world cultures and civilizations. This course provides a basis for students to compare and analyze patterns of cultures, emphasizing both diversity and commonality of human experience and behavior.
Students will study the interactions of cultures and the connections among civilizations from earliest times to present. This course is designed to focus on the following areas: 1) prehistory; (2) early world civilizations of the Middle East and Africa; (3) classical civilizations of Europe, and Africa, and (4) and the development of modern societies.
1538 * TOPICS IN HISTORY (dual credit course) (11-12) (semester) 1 credit
This is an advanced Late Twentieth Century American History U.S. History class that studies U.S. History from the Vietnam War to present day. This will be an in depth study of the 1970’s to the present using historical research and primary sources. This course may be taken for dual credit through OCU, HIS 199.
1542 UNITED STATES HISTORY (dual credit course) (11) (year) 2 credits
Students in U.S. History build on concepts developed in their previous studies of American History. Students will identify and review significant events, figures, and movements in early American History. Major emphasis in this course will be on historical events in the late 19 th and 20 th centuries and the geographical, social, and economic influences in this time period. Students will demonstrate the ability to trace and analyze chronological periods and relate significant themes and concepts to the time periods. Students will be able to sequence historical events, examine cause and effect, identify different perspectives, and relate historical situations to current issues. Students will read a variety of primary sources and secondary sources to develop skills in organizing and analyzing information. Students are encouraged to practice problem solving techniques and citizenship skills in application to historical events and current issues. This course may be taken for dual credit through OCU, HIS 242.
1532 *PSYCHOLOGY (dual credit course) (11-12) (semester) 1 credit
Psychology provides an opportunity to study individual and group behavior. Content for the course includes knowledge and methods of noted psychologists as well as insights into human behavior patterns and adjustments to social problems. The students will develop a greater insight into various mental disorders and then causes. In addition, they will become aware of and more sensitive to the feelings of others. This course may be taken for dual credit through OCU, PSY 101.
1534 *SOCIOLOGY (dual credit course) (11-12) (semester) 1 credit
Sociology deals with man in relation to society. Through an analysis of groups in society, such as education, economics, religion, government and family, the role of the individual is clarified. In analyzing man's values and norms, students learn how the rules governing society are established. Much of the course is devoted to the study of social problems and the role of the individual regarding those problems. Prevailing social attitudes are analyzed objectively.
This course may be taken for dual credit through
OCU, SOC 201.
1514 * ECONOMICS (12) (semester) 1 credit
Economics examines the economic decision-making process from the viewpoint of the individual consumer acting as a voter in the market place. Opportunity-cost is studied from a cost-benefit analysis approach. Alternative economic systems are examined to expand the choice concept of what, how, and for whom goods will be produced. Part of the course identifies how individual choices affect supply and demand and how businesses are formed to supply goods and services to meet demand. Failures in the market place are also considered. Economics explores the relationships of economic decision-making and business cycles, monetary policy, and fiscal policy. The role of decision-making in relationship to selected topics such as international trade and choices within the area of policy relating to energy, agriculture, and health are also emphasized. This course fulfills the Personal Finance requirement.
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1540 *UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (dual credit course) (12) (semester) 1 credit
United States Government provides an opportunity to explore governing processes, elements of political theory, and local, state, and national governmental structures. Opportunities should be provided for each student to examine, evaluate, and make decisions concerning the operation of our representative system of government. The content includes topics such as backgrounds and foundations of our system with emphasis on the United States Constitution; legislative, executive, and judicial functions at all levels and in all units of government; government, finance, elections and political parties; and individual rights and responsibilities. This course may be taken for dual credit through OCU, GOV 201.
1512 * CURRENT PROBLEMS, ISSUES, AND EVENTS (11-12) (semester) 1 credit
Current Problems, Issues, and Events gives students the opportunity to apply investigative and inquiry techniques to the study of significant international and domestic problems and issues. Students develop competence in (1) recognizing cause and effect relationships, (2) recognizing fallacies in reasoning and propaganda devices, (3) synthesizing knowledge into useful patterns, (4) stating and testing hypotheses, and (5) generalizing based on evidence. Problems or issues selected will have contemporary historical significance and will be studies from the viewpoint of the social science disciplines.
5510 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY (10-12) (year) Grade 10- Intro to Auto -2 credits (1 per.)
Grade 11-Auto I - 4 credits (2 per.)
Grade 12-Auto II– 6 credits (3 per.)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a core curriculum to enable them to obtain the knowledge and skills to become technicians in the automotive industry. Having gained these basic competencies, the future technician will study five or more of the eight Automotive Service Excellence or A.S.E. areas: Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Suspension and Steering, Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission and Transaxle, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Manual and Drive Train and Axles. Emphasis will be on preparing the students for the technician certification through A.S.E. testing. Included will be both classroom and hands-on job tasks. The student must pass each semester with a “C” or better average and recommendation from the instructor in order to move to the next semester in Automotive Service Technology. Class size is limited to 18 students and students will be selected through an interview process. Students must earn a “C” or better average and recommendation from the instructor to continue into the next course. This class may be taken for dual credit through Ivy Tech, AMS 101, 107, 121, 127.
2040 GERMAN I (9-12) (year) 2 credits
German I provides students with many exciting opportunities to learn German through various written, spoken, and cultural activities.
Students engage in individual and small group situations in order to gain an understanding of basic German grammar and to display acquired speaking skills. With this in mind, the student should be able to: introduce themselves and tell about their school, their home, and their interests and to ask questions about the same subjects; make a distinction between the familiar and the polite forms of address and to use the appropriate forms in conversation and writing; ask and answer other simple questions and statements; read, write, and give brief directions of daily activities; tell time and read simple time related aspects of the language discuss topics of school, free time, family, and friends read simple readings and answer questions according to the text; express physical characteristics and personality traits of themselves and others; practice basic rules of German pronunciation; and discuss activities using present tense and nominative and accusative cases. Additionally, students learn similarities and differences between the German culture or landmarks in the surrounding area and the same aspect of our culture or landmarks in Germany, customs related to holidays; and the appropriate ways to respond to introductions and use courtesy behaviors, speaking and listening skills through the Foreign
Language Lab and Genesis software.
2042 GERMAN II (10-12) (year) 2 credit
German II begins with a review of grammar, pronunciation, and phrases from German I. The students build their speaking skills significantly by recalling and applying previous knowledge and learning more specific vocabulary and grammatical knowledge. This knowledge greatly expands the student’s ability to read and write in German II. Students should be able to: understand main ideas and facts from simple materials over familiar topics; develop and deliver short, prepared presentations in German; discuss topics such as likes and dislikes, health, and travel (friendship and fashion);write appropriate responses to a given situation; demonstrate a more advanced grammar; ask and give directions, demonstrate a knowledge of prepositions; use verbs in present perfect and imperfect; use present and past tense verbs; and use appropriate pronunciation and intonation.
Additionally students learn: about familiar landmarks and customs such as: castles, churches, zoos, festivals, and celebrations; and different aspects of the culture, including the visual arts,
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architecture, literature, and music using the target language, peaking and listening skills through the Foreign Language Lab and
Genesis software.
2044 GERMAN III (11-12) (year) 2 credits
German III reinforces the grammar and vocabulary used in the first two years, and introduces finer points of grammar and some what more difficult vocabulary. The course is designed to compare cultures and values of people as well as further developing language skills using the target language. Students should be able to: talk about a trip to Germany, a long and interesting weekend, and transportation systems in more detail; read short selections of poetry, newspaper, and short stories; write summaries and brief compositions; comprehend and compose fairytales, while focusing on present perfect and imperfect; develop and deliver prepared and impromptu presentations on familiar topics; use and understand passive voice; and use appropriate pronunciation and intonation, read, discuss, and write about competitions, history, the environment, why to learn a language and traveling. In addition, students explore in
German culture and history. They will also acquire speaking /listening skills through the Foreign Language Lab and Genesis software.
2046 GERMAN IV (12) (year) 2 credits
In German IV, a major emphasis is placed on reviewing previous knowledge and fine points of the German language. This course enables students to: review all verb tenses, comprehensively use knowledge acquired in 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd year in written and spoken situations; discuss current events in Germany, restate what someone else has said; write well-organized compositions or prepared material; express opinions and judgments appropriately; and read for comprehension from a variety of authentic materials Students will also: adjust speech appropriate to the situation and audience; and participate appropriately in a variety of specific circumstances, practice their speaking and listening skills through the Foreign Language Lab and Genesis software.
2190 LANGUAGE FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS I (9 – 12) (year) 2-6 credits
This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish who have demonstrated some degree of oral proficiency. The purpose of this course is to enable Heritage Language Learners to increase proficiency and bi-literacy in their native language by providing opportunities to improve reading and listening comprehension, as well as writing and grammar skills. Special attention will be given to grammar and vocabulary of the standard language, as well as to the importance of biculturalism and bilingualism in the United
States today. Placement of students and development of the course curriculum is dependent upon the population of students enrolled in this course. This course counts towards the World Language requirement for Academic Honors Diploma or as a general elective. Students may take this course every year for credit.
2120 SPANISH I (9-12) (year) 2 credits
Spanish I provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish grammar and to the specific reasons for studying Spanish. Students are able to demonstrate an understanding of effective approaches to language learning and of many aspects of Hispanic culture.
Students engage in both individual and group learning situations. Students will be expected to participate in individual and paired speaking, and listening activities using laboratory software. The major emphasis of this course is providing a foundation for further study of Spanish. Spanish I allows students to: read specific words and phrases within context, such as weather forecasts, menus, and schedules; understand the conjugations of regular and irregular verbs in the present tense form; comprehend brief written and spoken directions; respond to oral commands using oral and non-verbal responses; read short texts on basic topics such as family, likes and dislikes, and entertainment; ask and answer simple questions related to interests and needs, both orally and in written form, express physical characteristics and personality traits of themselves and others, become familiar with and practice the basic rules of Spanish pronunciation and understand principal differences between the verbs "ser" and "estar". In addition, students learn about the culture of various Spanish speaking countries, the basic geographical locations and features of Mexico, Spain and Hispanic holidays.
2122 SPANISH II (10-12) (year) 2 credits
Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I and therefore students are expected to recall and apply Spanish I material. In Spanish II, students participate in conversations that require more specific vocabulary and grammatical knowledge. An emphasis is placed on both spoken and written communication. In this course, students expand their ability to express themselves by speaking about the present, the past and the future. Students will be expected to participate in individual and paired speaking, and listening activities using laboratory software. Spanish II allows students to: interact in various social contexts using appropriate vocabulary choices and sentence structure; participate in conversations on topics such as childhood, likes and dislikes, occupations, etc.; deliver short, prepared presentations, conjugate and apply rules for using the two past tenses, demonstrate appropriate usage of direct and indirect objects, use polite commands and review informal commands, distinguish between “por” and “para”, conjugate verbs in the future and conditional tenses, become familiar with the use of negatives, read aloud with appropriate pronunciation and intonation, write reasonable responses to a given topic, and summarize facts after reading short texts. Additionally, students learn about the culture of selected Hispanic countries and major Hispanic holidays
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2124 SPANISH III (11-12) (year) 2 credits
Spanish III is a continuation of Spanish II and therefore students are expected to recall and apply Spanish II material. Spanish III allows students to develop their existing language skills through more extensive reading, speaking, and writing. This course provides instruction that enables students to better understand and appreciate Hispanic cultures and values. Students will be expected to participate in individual and paired speaking, and listening activities using laboratory software. Students in Spanish III are able to: read and comprehend short stories, poetry, news and magazine articles, etc.; write summaries, short essays and compositions; deliver prepared and impromptu presentations on familiar topics; understand and apply rules for pronunciation and intonation; write well-planned, meaningful responses to various prompts; understand isolated words and phrases from authentic spoken Spanish; respond to factual and interpretive questions using a variety of grammatical structures; conjugate verbs in the present subjunctive and command forms; conjugate verbs in the present perfect and past perfect tenses; listen, understand, and respond to short passages in the foreign language; interact in short, meaningful conversations with native speakers; and discuss visual and performance artists of various Spanish speaking countries. Additionally, students will cook authentic Hispanic dishes; continue to build on their existing knowledge of foreign cultures.
2126 SPANISH IV (dual credit course) (12) (year) 2 credits
In Spanish IV, a major emphasis is placed on review of previous knowledge and fine points of Spanish grammar. These students are willing to engage in conversations both inside and outside of the classroom with their peers, as well as with native speakers. Students will be expected to participate in individual and paired speaking, and listening activities using laboratory software. This course enables the students to: review verb tenses and vocabulary; read longer authentic materials for comprehension and critical analysis; express opinions and judgments appropriately; explore complex points of Spanish grammar; such as past subjunctive write well-organized compositions on prepared topics; give oral presentations on cultural topics, such as historical and current events and major figures in
Spanish and Latin American history; study Spanish history; discuss Hispanic music traditions; interpret gestures and non-verbal communication; listen, understand , and respond to short passages in the foreign language; paraphrase what has been said or read; and adapt language to specific social settings and audiences, participate in cultural opportunities/experiences in authentic settings, explore artistic contributions of Latinos, focus on the use of Spanish in specific contexts, such as business, medical, etc. This may take this course for dual credit through USI, SPAN 203 and SPAN 204.
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