KEY
Core 40
AHD
THD
CAS
CTP
DE
FC
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–
–
–
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Approved Core 40 Course
Academic Honors Diploma
Technical Honors Diploma
Career Academic Sequence
Career Technical Program
Directed Elective
Flex Credit
Aerospace Science
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC)
The JROTC program strives to develop the
following characteristics in the students who participate in
this organization. They are citizenship, patriotism, selfdiscipline, physical fitness, reliance and leadership, and
the skills necessary for decision making, communication,
and problem solving. The activities and experience the
students participate in expose them to basic military
knowledge, gender equity issues, and the benefits and
requirements of today’s military. In addition, students are
given the opportunity to discover the traits of courage,
self-sacrifice, and integrity. Students are required to wear
Air Force type uniforms once each week. In addition,
students must comply with Air Force hair and personal
appearance standards. Personal appearance standards
are mandatory and failure to comply will be considered
“insubordination” for disciplinary purposes. Students who
complete four years of JROTC with at least a “B” average
are eligible for a maximum of six college credit hours with
student paid tuition.
This course of study is designed to develop: (1)
citizenship and patriotism, (2) self-discipline, (3) physical
fitness, (4) reliance and leadership, and (5) the skills used
in decision making, communications, and problem-solving.
The course content and experiences enable the students
to understand the role of the military in support of national
objectives and to become familiar with basic military
knowledge, gender equity issues, benefits, and
requirements. Topics to be included in the course are: (1)
military history, (2) ROTC in the military, (3) substance
abuse, (4) map reading, (5) marksmanship and firearm
safety, (6) military drill, (7) field activities, (8) reserve
components, and (9) first aid and hygiene. Opportunities
are provided to explore the qualities and traits of courage,
self-sacrifice, and integrity. Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps programs must be approved by and meet
the requirements of the appropriate military organization.
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Aerospace I (JROTC)
ROTC851611
Grade 9 - 12
Core 40 Elective
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Academics consist of studying Aerospace history, aviation
pioneers and the aerospace environment. Leadership
consists of drill, customs and courtesies, principles of
leadership and curriculum-in-action trips.
Aerospace II (JROTC)
ROTC851621
Grade 10 - 12
Core 40 Elective
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Aerospace I
Academics are concentrated on flying subjects:
navigation, theory of flight, military/civilian aircraft and
aircraft propulsion. Leadership consists of drill, how to
communicate, effective writing, knowledge of customs and
courtesies.
Aerospace III (JROTC)
ROTC851631
Grade 11 - 12
Core 40 Elective
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Aerospace II
Academics consist of exploring and using space, space
technology, international space programs, human
requirements of flight, defense of the United States, career
opportunities in aerospace. Leadership consist of drill,
human relations, communication skills, logical thinking and
problem solving.
Aerospace IV (JROTC)
ROTC851641
Grade 12
Core 40 Elective
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Aerospace III
Academics consist of basis of national power, basis of
aerospace doctrine, survival and first aid, your place in the
military service. Students have operational control of the
cadet squadron and staff positions.
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BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
Pathway
9th
Digital Tools
IC3 Certification
Marketing
10th
Web Design
Desktop Publishing
11th
Marketing
Foundations with
Graphics
12th
Marketing
Advanced
Tech Systems
Marketing Co-op
Finance/Law/
Accounting
Digital Tools
IC3 Certification
Accounting I
Accounting II
Business Law
Tech Systems
Dual College Credit
Dual College Credit
Dual College Credit
Digital Tools
IC3 Certification
Desktop Publishing
Tech. Business
Communication
Web Design
Web Design
Tech Systems
Business
Mgmt./
Administration
Business/Comp
uter
Applications
Digital Tools
IC3 Certification
Computer
Support
Service, Repair
Digital Tools
IC3 Certification
Tech Systems
Tech Systems
Digital Tools
IC3 Certification
Tech Systems
Digital Tools
IC3 Certification
Computer
Networking
Business
Technical
Honors
Degree
Business
Foundations
Tech Systems
Digital Tools
IC3 Certification
Computer
Programming
Personal Finance
Tech Systems
Business
Management
Computer
Applications
Advanced Computer
Apps.
MOS Certification
Info. Tech:
Support & Service,
A+
Beginning
Tech. Business
Communication
Professional
Career Internship
Computer
Programming
Visual Basic. Net
Computer
Programming
AP JAVA
Info. Tech:
Support & Service,
A+
Beginning
Info. Tech:
Networking, Net+
Intermediate
Info. Tech:
Support & Service,
A+
Beginning
Info. Tech:
Networking, Net+
Intermediate
Digital Tools
IC3 Certification
Tech Systems
Business College
Prep.
Info. Tech:
Help Desk
Advanced
Info. Tech:
Networking
Security
Advanced
Business Law
Accounting I
Dual College Credit
Accounting II
Dual College Credit
01And
Professional
Career Internship
Dual College Credit
Career Interest
Promotion and
Advertising
Marketing Research
Retailing
Brand Management
Professional Sales
Banking
Accounting
Lawyer/Law
Enforcement
Insurance
Real Estate
Web Designer
Marketing/Advertising
Internet Consulting
Internet Service
Sales, Production,
Personnel
Management,
Business Owner,
Administrator,
Banking, Education,
Business
Development
System Analysis
Database
Administrator
Software Programmer
Information System
Mgmt.
Statistician
System Analysis
Database
Administrator
Software Programmer
Information System
Mgmt.
Statistician
Application
Development
System Programming
Software Testing
Computer
Programmer
Computer Technician
Network Administrator
Systems Engineer
Service Technician
Info. Sys. Manager
College Prep for
careers in Business
Adm., Management,
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Law, and20
Accounting.
Business / Technology Education
INTRODUCTORY CLASS (intended for incoming 9th
graders):
Digital Communication Tools BUS45260101
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 9 -12
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Digital Communication Tools is a business course that
prepares students to use computerized devices and
software programs to effectively handle communicationrelated school assignments and to develop
communication competencies needed for personal and
professional activities after graduation. Students will learn
the capabilities and operation of high-tech hardware and
software and will develop proficiency using a variety of
computer input and output technologies, including touch
keyboarding, speech recognition and handwriting
recognition. Knowledge of hardware, software, and input
and output proficiencies will be applied to communication
situations that require problem solving and critical thinking.
The projects included in this course will enable students to
enhance their math, reading, listening, writing, speaking,
and information presentation skills.
BUSINESS MAJORS:
BUSNESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
COURSES:
Business Foundations
BUS451801
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 9 – 12
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Business Foundations is an introductory business course
that provides the framework for pursuing additional
business courses. This core course acquaints students
with economics, entrepreneurship, management,
marketing, law, risk management, banking, personal
finance, and careers in business. The importance and
application of business etiquette and ethics are included.
Opportunities may be provided for the student to
participate in job shadowing, job mentoring, and other field
experiences. Instructional strategies may include
simulations, projects, and cooperative ventures between
the school and the community.
Personal Financial Responsibility
BUS454001
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11 – 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Personal Financial Responsibility addresses the
identification and management of personal financial
resources to meet the financial needs and wants of
individuals and families, considering a broad range of
economic, social, cultural, technological, environmental,
and maintenance factors. This course helps students build
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skills in financial responsibility and decision making;
analyze personal standards, needs, wants, and goals;
identify sources of income, saving and investing;
understand banking, budgeting, record-keeping and
managing risk, insurance and credit card debt. A project
based approach and applications through authentic
settings such as work based observations and service
learning experiences are appropriate. Direct, concrete
applications of mathematics proficiencies in projects are
encouraged.
.
Business Management
BUS456201
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11 - 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Digital Communication Tools,
Business Foundations
Business Management is an advanced-level business
course that focuses on the opportunities and challenges of
ethically managing a business in the free enterprise
system. Students will attain an understanding of
management theories and processes that contribute to the
achievement of organizational goals. The management of
human and financial resources is emphasized.
Instructional strategies should include job shadowing,
simulations, guest speakers, tours, Internet research, and
business experiences.
Business – College Prep
BUS456801
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 12
1 year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Digital Communication Tools
Business-College Prep is a senior-level course for collegebound students to learn functions performed by business
and the role of business in their personal and professional
lives. Areas of study include business management,
finance, business law, human resources, marketing,
information management, business trends,
entrepreneurship, and business career options.
Instructional strategies should include simulations,
projects, team activities, Internet research, and
cooperative ventures between the school and local
businesses.
BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Computer Applications
BUS453001
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 10 – 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Digital Communication Tools or Tech Systems
Computer Applications is a business course that provides
instruction in software concepts using a Windows-based
professional suite, which includes word processing,
spreadsheet, database, graphics, and presentation
applications. Instruction in basic computer hardware and
operating systems that support software applications is
provided. Additional concepts and applications dealing
with software integration, Internet use, and information
about future technology trends are included. Instructional
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strategies should include teacher demonstrations,
collaborative instruction, interdisciplinary and/or
culminating projects, problem-solving and critical-thinking
activities, simulations, and minibaskets/in-basket projects.
Computer Applications, Adv BUS452801
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 10 – 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
Computer Applications, Advanced is a business course
that integrates computer technology, decision-making, and
problem-solving skills. Areas of instruction include
advanced applications and integration of a professional
software suite and the use of emerging technology.
Students should be given the opportunity to seek
business/industry certification, such as Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOS) certification. Instructional strategies may
include collaborative instruction, peer teaching, in-baskets,
minibaskets, LAPs, school and community projects, and a
school-based enterprise.
TECHNICAL/BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
BUS 450801 Core40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Digital Comm Tools and Computer App
Technical/Business Communication is a business course
that 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, multimedia, and desktop publishing
software. Instructional strategies should include team
projects, class or small group discussions, case studies or
scenarios, community-based projects, technology, and
business experiences.
Professional Career Internship
VOC525601
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11 – 12
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Digital Communication Tools and
Instructor Approval. Sequence of courses in the
student’s career pathway. Note: Satisfies the
Professional Internship requirement for the Core 40
Technical Honors Diploma.
This course is designed to provide opportunities for
students to explore careers that require additional degrees
or certification 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
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high school capstone experience towards fulfillment of the
students’ meaningful future plan. Upon completion of the
internship, students will review and revise their career
plans. A learning agreement outlines these expectations
of all parties: the student, parent, site supervisor/mentor,
internship supervisor, and the school. Students
participating in these structured experiences will follow
class, school, business/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 student and internship coordinator. A
minimum of 70 hours of workplace experience and a
minimum of 30 hours of workshops, seminars, and/or
classroom activities for each semester. The student must
provide transportation to the workplace experience.
Internship placement must match career interest.
BUSINESS TECHNICAL HONORS (ACCOUNTING)
Accounting I
BUS452401
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 10-12
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Algebra I grade of “C” or better or Teacher
Approval
Accounting I is a business course that introduces the
language of business using Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures for
proprietorships and partnerships using double-entry
accounting. Emphasis is placed on accounting principles
as they relate to both manual and automated financial
systems. This course involves understanding, analyzing,
and recording business transactions and preparing,
analyzing, and interpreting financial reports as a basis for
decision making. Instructional strategies should include
the use of computers, projects, simulations, case studies,
and business experiences requiring the application of
accounting theories and principles.
Accounting II
BUS452201
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11 – 12
1 Year 2 Credits/Dual Credit
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval; Accounting I
Dual Credit: Juniors and Seniors taking Accounting
II can earn both College and High School credit
through the Indiana Core Transfer Library (CTL). The
CTL is a list of courses that will transfer among all
Indiana Public Colleges and Universities. The College
tuition will be waived.
Accounting II is an advanced-level business course that
builds upon the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) and procedures learned in Accounting I.
Emphasis is placed on managerial decisions made in
corporate accounting, including in-depth analysis of
financial statements. The importance of making ethical
business decisions is emphasized. Instructional strategies
must include the use of spreadsheets, word processing,
and accounting software. Projects, simulations, case
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studies, and business experiences are used to apply
accounting principles and produce appropriate financial
reports.
Business and Personal Law BUS456001
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11 – 12
1 Year
2 Credits/Dual Credit
Prerequisite: Business Foundations
Juniors and Seniors taking Business and Personal
Law can earn both College and High School credit
through the Indiana Core Transfer Library (CTL). The
CTL is a list of courses that will transfer among all
Indiana Public Colleges and Universities. The College
tuition will be waived.
Business and Personal Law is a business course that
provides an overview of the legal system. Topics covered
include: Basics of the Law, Contract Law, Employment
Law, Personal Law, and Property Law. Both criminal and
civil trial procedures are presented. Instructional
strategies should include mock trials, case studies,
professional mentoring, job shadowing, field trips, guest
speakers, and Internet projects. Juniors and Seniors
taking business and Personal Law can earn both College
and High School credit through the Indiana Core Transfer
Library (CTL). The CTL is a list of courses that will
transfer among all Indiana Public Colleges and
Universities. The College tuition will be waived.
MARKETING
Desktop Publishing
BUS451601
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grades 10-12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Digital Communication Tools and
Computer Applications.
Desktop Publishing 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 business-related 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.
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Marketing Foundations
BUS591401
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 10 – 11
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
A marketing course which provides the student with a
basic understanding of retailing and marketing in the
global economy. This course is based upon the
marketing/education framework which includes economic,
human resource, and marketing and business
foundations. Students study advertising, retail
mathematics, display, merchandising, and other basics
required of a person working in retailing. Very beneficial
to students who are considering retailing as a career.
Required of students who plan to enroll in the senior
Marketing, Advanced.
Marketing Advanced
BUS591801
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11 – 12
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Marketing Foundations
A course that reinforces the foundations of marketing and
applies the functions as identified by the Marketing
Education Framework. The instruction is planned and
organized around the activities associated with specific
objectives and career clusters. This course may be taken
concurrently with Marketing Field Experience.
Instructional strategies may include simulated marketing
functions such as those available through the DECA
program of co-curricular activities.
Marketing Field Experience—Co-Op BUS599001
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
OJT
Grade 12
1 Year
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in 591801,
Instructor Approval &/or Marketing I
A course providing students currently enrolled in
Marketing Advanced to be
employed in a marketing related occupation. They learn
to apply attitudes, skills, and knowledge from school to
work. Students participating in these structured
experiences will follow class, state, and federal guidelines
and will be paid in accordance to all state and federal laws
pertaining to employment. Marketing Advanced
classroom assignments will correlate with the employment
of the student in a local retail or marketing organization
where they receive supervised work experience.
Entrepreneurship
BUS456601
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grades 11-12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Marketing, Mkg Fnd, Bus. Fnd
Specialized business course.
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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY MAJORS:
COMPUTER NETWORKING or COMPUTER SUPPORT
& SERVICE
These two majors differ only in their senior year. They
both offer students a directed experience in both the
knowledge base and experience needed in the
Information Technology Field. Their sequences cover a
full 6 semester sequence; however the student need not
declare his exact major until the end of the junior year.
They both encourage the taking of the CompTIA A+ and
Network + certifications and culminate in even more
advanced certifications
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
INFORMATION SUPPORT AND SERVICES
VOC523001
(IT INFO SS)
VOC523401
(IT NET SYST)
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Information Technology: Information Support and Services
is a career and technical education business and
information technology course that will prepare students
for careers in business and industry dealing with support
and services in information technology. Students will gain
the necessary skills to implement computer systems and
deploy software solutions, provide technical assistance,
and manage information systems with attention to
security. Students will develop an understanding of IT
professionalism including the importance of ethics,
communication skills, and knowledge of the “virtual
workplace.” Skills needed to acquire related certifications
will be an integral part of this program; e.g., Microsoft
MOS, Novell CNA, CompTIA A+, Security+, etc. Essential
skill and knowledge areas include but are not limited to:
General Computer Usage Skills; Management Information
Systems; Basic Network Systems; Basic Programming;
Basic Interactive Multimedia Development; Business
Skills; and Management Skills.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
NETWORK SYSTEMS (VOC523401) or
CSS (VOC523001): Computer Repair (Introductory)
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Information Technology: Network Systems is a career and
technical education business and information technology
course that will prepare students for careers in business
and industry working with network systems. Students will
acquire skills needed to plan, design, install, maintain, and
manage network solutions used in business and industry.
Students will develop an understanding of IT
professionalism including the importance of ethics,
communication skills, and knowledge of the “virtual
workplace.” Skills acquired will assist students in
obtaining related networking systems certifications; e.g.,
A+, Cisco CCNA and CCNP, Security+, Network+, Novell
CNA and CNE, Microsoft MCSE, etc. Essential skill areas
include but are not limited to: Computer Hardware
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Maintenance; Network Operations; Network
Administration; Basic Network Design Theory; Network
Troubleshooting; Network Security; and Wireless
Communications.
IT Network Systems (Intro Level) Computer Repair A+
Certification
IT: Information Support and Services (Intro Level)
Computer Repair A+ Certification
This course is an information technology course that will
prepare students for careers in business and industry
dealing with repair, support, and services in information
technology. Students will develop an understanding of IT
professionalism including the importance of ethics,
communication skills, and knowledge of the “virtual
workplace.” Skills needed to acquire related certifications
will be an integral part of this program; e.g., CompTIA
STRATA and A+.
NETWORK SYSTEMS (523401) or CSS (523001):
Computer Networking (Intermediate)
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
IT Network Systems (Intermediate Level) Computer
Networking Network+ Certification
IT: Information Support and Services (Intermediate Level)
Computer Networking Network+ Certification
This course is a career and technical education business
and information technology course that will prepare
students for careers in business and industry working with
computer networking systems. Students will acquire skills
needed to plan, design, install, maintain, and manage
network solutions used in business and industry.
Students will develop an understanding of IT
professionalism including the importance of ethics,
communication skills, and knowledge of the “virtual
workplace.” Skills acquired will assist students in
obtaining related networking systems certifications; e.g.,
Network+, Microsoft MTA, etc. Essential skill areas
include but are not limited to: Network Operations;
Network Administration; Basic Network Design Theory;
Network Troubleshooting; Network Security; and Wireless
Communications.
NETWORK SYSTEMS (52342) Computer Networking
(Advanced)
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
This course is a career and technical education business
and information technology course that will prepare
students for careers in business and industry dealing with
Computer Networking Security and other advanced topics
related to Computer Systems. The real world assessment
for this course is CompTIA’s Security+ exam.
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Information Technology Network Systems 523021
HelpDesk CSS (Advanced)
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
This course is the culminating activity of the Computer
Support and Service major. Students will learn to
integrate all of their previous course knowledge and
experience in order to learn to work with customers. They
will take course work in the Customer Service and work
with that sector’s certification (ITL). Most students will
work with the school-based HelpDesk.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Computer Programming
4534 01
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 9-12
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite:
Algebra I
Computer Programming is a business course that
introduces students to computer programming using
various languages. Throughout the course, information
regarding programming-related careers and
career/educational paths are provided. Logical thinking
processes are required for problem analysis and solving.
Instructional strategies should include project based
activities, in-baskets, minibaskets, and LAPS, which
expose students to workplace scenarios that require the
development/programming of simple applications.
Computer Science A,
BUS457004
Advanced Placement
Grade 10-12
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
1 year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Computer Programming and teacher
recommendation.
Computer Science A, Advanced Placement is a business
mathematics course that provides students with the
content established by the College Board. The course
emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology
with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm
development, and also includes the study of data
structures, design, and abstraction. The course provides
students an alternative to taking pre-calculus or calculus
to fulfill the four-year math requirement for graduation. A
comprehensive description of this course can be found on
the College Board AP Central Course
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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 business-related 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.
Web Design
BUS457401
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 10 – 12
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Digital Communication Tools
and Computer Applications or Computer
Programming
Web Design is a business course that provides instruction
in the principles of web design using HTML/XHTML and
current/emerging software programs. Areas of instruction
include audience analysis, hierarchy layout and design
techniques, software integration, and publishing.
Instructional strategies should include peer teaching,
collaborative instruction, project-based learning activities,
and school and community projects.
WEB DESIGN
Desktop Publishing
BUS451601
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grades 10-12
1 Semester
1 Credits
Prerequisite: Digital Communication Tools
Desktop Publishing is a business course designed to allow
students to develop proficiency in using desktop
publishing software to create a variety of printed
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Family and Consumer Sciences
Note:
Students may elect to take 3 semester classes in
the Family and Consumer Sciences Department to fulfill
Health credit. Students may choose from these classes:
Interpersonal Relations, Nutrition and Wellness, Child
Development and Parenting, Adult Roles and
Responsibilities, or Human Development and Family
Wellness or Preparing for College and Careers.
Adult Roles and Responsibilities
FACS533001
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11 – 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Adult Roles and Responsibilities builds knowledge skills,
attitudes, and behaviors students will need as they
prepare to take the next steps toward adulthood in today's
ever-changing society. A project-based approach that
utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership,
and management is recommended in order to integrate
suggested topics into the study of individual and family
issues. The focus is on becoming independent,
contributing, and responsible participants in family,
community, and career settings. Topics include living
independently and family formation; financial
management; analysis of personal standards, needs,
aptitudes and goals; integration of family, community, and
career responsibilities; consumer choices and decision
making related to nutrition and wellness, clothing, housing,
and transportation; relationship of technology and
environmental issues to family and consumer resources;
and community roles and responsibilities of families and
individuals. Applications through authentic settings such
as volunteer experiences, internships, and service
learning are encouraged. This course is designed for
students who may not have had other FACS classes and
is recommended for all students regardless of their career
cluster or pathway, in order to build skills needed for
assuming the roles and responsibilities they will encounter
as they prepare to complete high school and enter the
adult world.
Child Development and Parenting
FACS536201
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 10 - 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Child Development and Parenting addresses the
knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors associated with
supporting and promoting optimal growth and
development of infants and children. 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 child development and parenting. The
focus is on research-based nurturing and parenting
practices and skills, including brain development research,
that support positive development of children. Topics
include consideration of the roles, responsibilities and
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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 service learning are encouraged. This
course is recommended for all students regardless of their
career cluster or pathway to build basic parenting skills
and is especially appropriate for students with interest in
human services and education-related careers.
Housing/Interior Design Foundations FACS535001
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grades 10-12
1 Semester
1 credit
Prerequisite: None
Housing and Interior Design Foundations addresses
selecting and planning living environments to meet the
needs and wants of individuals and families throughout
the family life cycle. Economic, social, cultural,
technological, environmental, maintenance, and aesthetic
factors are considered. The project-based approach in this
course utilizes higher order thinking, communication,
leadership, and management processes to integrate
housing and interior design content. Topics to be studied
include: housing styles, locations, zones, restrictions, and
ownership options; managing resources (including
financing options and tax considerations) to provide
shelter; contemporary housing issues, including
homelessness; environmental and energy issues; impacts
of technology; housing to meet special needs; elements
and principles of design related to interiors, housing, and
architecture; creating functional, safe, and aesthetic
spaces; historical aspects and contemporary trends in
housing, interiors, furniture, and appliances; exploration of
housing-related careers. Applications through authentic
settings such as work-based observations, internships,
and service learning experiences (e.g., Habitat for
Humanity) are appropriate. Direct, concrete applications of
mathematics proficiencies in projects are encouraged.
This course is recommended for any student for
enrichment and as a foundation for students with interests
in any career or profession related to housing, interiors,
and furnishings. It is recommended as a core component
of the four-year career plans for the career clusters of
agriculture, food & natural resources; art, A/V technology
& communications; science, engineering & information
technology; manufacturing & processing; business,
management & finance; building & construction; education
& training; health services; personal & commercial
services; social & recreational services; law, public safety
& security; and marketing, sales & promotion.
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Human Development/Family Wellness FACS536601
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 10 – 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Human Development and Family Wellness addresses
development and wellness of individuals and families
throughout the life cycle. 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 human
development and family wellness issues. Topics include
human development and wellness theories, principles,
and practices; roles, responsibilities, and functions of
families and family members throughout the life cycle;
individual and family wellness planning; prevention and
management of illnesses and disease; impacts of diverse
perspectives, needs, and characteristics on human
development and family wellness; gerontology and
intergenerational aspects, including adult care giving;
contemporary family issues, including ethics, human worth
and dignity, change, stress, and family crisis-abuseviolence; physical, mental, and emotional health issues,
including substance use/abuse and eating disorders;
managing the family's health-related resources;
community services, agencies, and resources; and
exploration of human and family services careers.
Applications through authentic settings such as volunteer
experiences, internships, and service learning are
encouraged.
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Interpersonal Relationships
FACS536401
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 9 – 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
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. 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 interpersonal relationships. 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; communications 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, internships, and service learning
are encouraged.
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Nutrition and Wellness
FACS534211
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 9 – 12 1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
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. 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 individual and family issues. 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 My Plate; 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 which emphasize both nutrition and wellness
practices are required components of this course. This
course is recommended for all students regardless of their
career cluster or pathway, in order to build basic nutrition
and wellness knowledge and skills, and is especially
appropriate for students with interest in human services,
wellness/fitness, health, or food and nutrition-related
career pathways.
Advanced Nutrition and Foods
FACS534001
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 10 – 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Nutrition and Wellness
Advanced nutrition and Foods is a sequential course that
builds on concepts from Nutrition and Wellness or
Culinary Arts Foundations. This course addresses more
complex concepts in nutrition an dfoods, with emphasis on
contemporary issues, or on advanced special topics such
as International, Regional, and/or Cultural Foods; Food
Science, Nutrition, or Dietetics; or with emphasis on a
particular aspect of the food industry, such as Baking,
Catering, or Entrepreneurial Endeavors. Higher order
thinking, communication, leadership and management
processes will be integrated in classroom and laboratory
activities. Topics include: In-depth study of daily nutrition
and wellness throughout the life span; Acquiring,
organizing, and evaluating information about foods and
nutrition; Selecting and preparing nutritious meals; Safety
and sanitation in food production; Meal planning and
preparation for specific economic, psychological, and
nutritional needs; Community and world food concerns,
including scarcity and hunger; Advanced impacts of
science and technology on nutrition, food, and related
tools and equipment; Exploring careers in nutrition and
food industries. Laboratory experiences with advanced
applications are required. School-based entrepreneurial
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enterprises, field-based observations/experiences or
internships, and service learning activities are
recommended..
Preparing for College and Careers
FACS539401
(formerly Orientation to Life /Careers)
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 9-12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
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. A project based
approach, including computer and technology
applications, cooperative ventures between school and
community, simulations, and real life experiences, is
recommended.
Fashion and Textiles Foundations
FACS538001
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 9 – 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Fashion and Textiles Foundations addresses knowledge
and skills related to design, production, acquisition, and
distribution in fashion and textiles arenas. Topics include
exploration of textiles and fashion industries; elements of
science and design in textiles and apparel; textiles
principles and applications; social, psychological, cultural
and environmental aspects of clothing and textiles
selection; clothing and textile products for people with
special needs; critical thinking applied to consumer
options for fashion, textiles, and related equipment and
tools; care and maintenance of textile products,
equipment, and tools; impacts of technology; construction
and alteration skills; contemporary issues, including global
applications. Work-based, entrepreneurial, experimental,
laboratory, and/or service learning experiences are to be
included; and portfolio activities are required.
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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Early Childhood Education I
FACS541211 – Class
FACS541221 – Practicum
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11 – 12
1 Year 4 Credits / Dual Credit
(2 periods)
Prerequisite: Application and Instructor Approval
Early Childhood Education prepares students for
employment in early childhood education and related
services and provides the foundations for study in higher
education that leads to early childhood education and
other child-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 early
childhood education and services. The course of study
includes, but is not limited to: planning and guiding
developmentally appropriate activities for young 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 licensed child care facilities or educational
settings; Indiana state child care regulations and licensing
requirements and employability skills. Intensive
experiences in one or more child care / preschool or
school laboratories, 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 Early Childhood Education teacher.
Student laboratory/field experiences are school-based in
the early childhood education center. Foundation work is
included for students to meet content knowledge
requirements for the CDA (Child Development Associate)
credential. Standards and course specifications are
compatible with on-the-job training and related instruction
components of the CCDS (Child Care Development
Specialist) registered apprenticeship, which is available
through the USDOL/BAT. This course is recommended
for students with interests in early childhood education
and services career paths and provides the foundation for
study in higher education that leads to child-related and/or
education careers. Up to six (6) college credits may be
earned for this course.
Early Childhood Education II
Grade 12
FACS541231
2 Credits / Dual Credit
FACS541241
4 Credits / Dual Credit
FACS541251
6 Credits / Dual Credit
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
1 year
Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education I;
Application and Instructor Approval
See above
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Cadet Teaching Honors
MISC850211
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits/Dual Credit
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor; 2.5 GPA
(See Multidisciplinary Section of guide)
Fine Arts
Art
Intro to Two Dimensional Art
ART400001
Grade 9 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art is a course based on
the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students
taking this course engage in sequential learning
experiences that encompass art history, art criticism,
aesthetics, production, and integrated studies and lead to
the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore
historical and cultural background and connections;
analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments
about artwork and the nature of art; create twodimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and
revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and
discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate
literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to
utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and
community resources.
Intro to Three Dimensional Art
ART400201
Grade 9 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art is a course based
on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art.
Students taking this course engage in sequential learning
experiences that encompass art history, art criticism,
aesthetics, production, and integrated studies and lead to
the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore
historical and cultural background and connections;
analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments
about artwork and the nature of art; create threedimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and
revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and
discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate
literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to
utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and
community resources.
Printmaking
ART406601
Grade 10 - 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Intro to Two- Dimensional Art
Printmaking is a course based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Visual Art. Students in printmaking engage
in sequential learning experiences that encompass art
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history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production that lead
to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students apply
media, techniques, and processes with sufficient skill
communicate intended meaning. They create abstract
and realistic prints using a variety of materials such as
linocut, woodcut, stencil, silkscreen, photo silkscreen, and
monoprint. They utilize processes such as etching, relief,
and lithography to explore a variety of ideas and
problems. Students reflect upon and refine their work,
explore cultural and historical connections; analyze,
interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about
artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines
and discover opportunities for integration; and nature of
art; relate art to other disciplines and discover
opportunities for integration, and incorporate literacy and
presentational skills. Students discover opportunities for
integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational
skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums,
galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.
Printmaking II
ART406602
Grade 10 - 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Intro to 2D, Drawing I, Printmaking I
See description above.
Adv. 3D Art
ART400611
Grades 10-12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Intro to Three Dimensional Art
Advanced Three-Dimensional Art is a course based on
the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students
in this course build on the sequential learning
experiences of Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art that
encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and
production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality
works. Students explore historical and cultural
background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize,
and make informed judgments about artwork and the
nature of art; create three-dimensional works of art,
reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate
art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for
integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational
skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art
museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.
Sculpture I
ART404401
Grades 10-12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Intro to Two or Three Dimensional Art
Sculpture is a course based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Visual Art. Students in sculpture engage in
sequential learning experiences that encompass art
history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production. Using
materials such as plaster, clay, metal, paper, wax, and
plastic, students create portfolio quality works. Students
at this level produce works for their portfolios that
demonstrate a sincere desire to explore a variety of ideas
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and problems;. They create realistic and abstract
sculptures utilizing subtractive and additive processes of
carving, modeling, construction, and assembling. They
reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and
historical connections, analyze, interpret, theorize, and
make informed judgments about artwork and the nature
of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover
opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and
presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art
museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related
careers.
Sculpture II
ART404402
Grade 10 - 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Sculpture I
See description above.
AP Studio Art
ART405004
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
2 semesters 2 credits
Prerequisites: Intro to 2D, Drawing I, Painting I and
Permission from the instructor
Studio Art, Advanced Placement – Drawing Portfolio is
designed to address a very board interpretation of drawing
issues and media. Light and shade, line quality, rendering
of form, composition, surface manipulation, and illusion of
depth are drawing issues that can be addressed through a
variety of means, which could include painting,
printmaking, mixed media, etc. Abstract, observational,
and inventive works may demonstrate drawing
competence. Any work that makes use of (appropriate)
other artists’ works (including photographs) and/or
published images must show substantial and significant
development beyond duplication. This is demonstrated
through manipulation of the formal qualities, design and/or
concept of the source. A comprehensive description of
this course can be found on the College Board AP Central
Course Description web page.
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Art History I
ART402401
Grade 10 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Art History is a course based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Visual Art. Students taking Art History
engage in sequential learning experiences that
encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and
production. Students study works of art and artifacts from
world cultures, engage in historically relevant studio
activities; utilize research skills to discover social, political,
economic, technological, environmental, and historical
trends and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and
make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of
art; relate art to other disciplines and discover
opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and
presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art
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museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related
careers.
Advanced Art History
ART402001
Grades 10-12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Art History
Students taking Advanced Art History will build on
sequential learning experiences in Art History. Students
engage in sequential learning experiences that
encompass Art history, Art criticism, aesthetics and
production, which may lead to portfolio quality work. In the
area of: Art History: Students search for meaning and
significance through cultural and historical foundations.
Art Criticism: Students analyze characteristics and
interpretations, and explore the work of the Art critic.
Aesthetics: Students formulate evaluations, reflect on
changes in art and assess their own ideas. Production:
Students explore studio techniques related to historical
periods. Additionally, students study works of Art and
artifacts including those produced by men and women of
multiple cultural groups. Students also engage in: (1)
historically relevant studio activities, (2) exploring historical
and cultural connections, (3) writing art criticism and 4)
making presentations of their work and analysis of other
artist’s works.
Ceramics I
ART404011
Grade 10 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Intro to Three Dimensional Art
Ceramics is a course based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Visual Art. Students in ceramics engage in
sequential learning experiences that encompass art
history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead
to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create
works of art in clay utilizing the processes of hand
building, molds, wheel throwing, slip and glaze
techniques, and the firing processes. They reflect upon
and refine their work; explore cultural and historical
connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make
informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art;
relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for
integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational
skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums,
galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.
Ceramics II
ART404021
Grade 10 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Intro to 3-D & Ceramics
Ceramics III
ART404031
Grade 11 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Intro to 3-D, Ceramics I & II
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Ceramics IV
ART404041
Grade 11 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Intro to 3-D, Ceramics I, II, III and
permission from the instructor
Drawing I
ART406011
Grade 10 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Intro Two Dimensional Art
Drawing is a course based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Visual Art. Students in drawing engage in
sequential learning experiences that encompass art
history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead
to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create
drawings utilizing processes such as sketching, rendering,
contour, gesture, and perspective drawing and use a
variety of media such as pencil, chalk, pastels, charcoal,
and pen and ink. They reflect upon and refine their work;
explore cultural and historical connections; analyze,
interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about
artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines
and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate
literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the
resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and
identify art-related careers.
Drawing II
ART406021
Grade 10 –
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Intro Two Dimensional Art and Drawing I
Drawing III
ART406031
Grade 11 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Intro Two Dimensional Art and
Drawing II
Drawing IV
ART406041
Grade 11 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Intro to 2D, Drawing I, II, III and
Permission from the instructor
Fiber Arts I
ART404611
Grade 10 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Intro. to Two Dimensional Art and Three
Dimensional Art.
Fiber Arts is a course based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Visual Art. Students in fiber arts engage in
sequential learning experiences that encompass art
history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead
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to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create
fiber art works utilizing processes such as loom and offloom construction, dyeing, coiling, and stitchery. They
reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and
historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and
make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of
art; relate art to other disciplines and discover
opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and
presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art
museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related
careers.
Fiber Arts II
ART404621
Grade 10 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Intro to Two & Three Dimensional Art,
Fiber Arts I
See description above
Painting I
ART406411
Grade 11 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Intro to 2D, Drawing I
Painting is a course based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Visual Art. Students taking painting engage
in sequential learning experiences that encompass art
history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production that lead
to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create
abstract and realistic paintings, using a variety of materials
such as mixed media, watercolor, oil, and acrylics as well
as techniques such as stippling, gouache, wash, and
impasto. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore
cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret,
theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and
the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and
discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate
literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the
resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and
identify art-related careers.
Painting II
ART406421
Grade 11 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Intro to 2D, Drawing I, Painting I
Painting III
Grade 12
1 Semester
Prerequisite:
and II
ART406431
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Credit
Intro Two Dimensional Art; Painting I
Painting IV
ART406441
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Intro to 2D, Drawing I, Painting I, II & III
and Permission from the instructor
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Jewelry I
ART404201
Grades 10-12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Intro to Two or Three Dimensional
Jewelry is a course based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Visual Art. Students in Jewelry engage in
sequential learning experiences that encompass art
history, art criticism, aesthetics and production and lead to
the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create
works of jewelry design and fabrication techniques
including, sawing, piercing, filing, and soldering. They
reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and
historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and
make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of
art; relate art to other disciplines and discover
opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and
presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art
museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related
careers.
Jewelry II
ART406202
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Jewelry I
See description above.
Photography
Photography I
ART406211
Grade 9-12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 credit
Prerequisite: None
Photography is a course based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Visual Art. Students in photography engage
in sequential learning experiences that encompass art
history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead
to the creation of portfolio quality works, creating
photographs, films, and videos utilizing a variety of digital
tools and dark room processes. They reflect upon and
refine their work; explore cultural and historical
connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make
informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art;
relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for
integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational
skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums,
galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.
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Photography II
ART406221
Grade 9-12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 credit
Prerequisite: Photography I
Photography III
ART406231
Grade 10-12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 credit
Prerequisite: Photography I and II
Photography IV
ART406241
Grade 10-12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 credit
Prerequisite: Photography III
Band
The Jeffersonville High School Band Program is a highly visible
contributor to the Jeffersonville community. The JHS Band
Program focuses on exemplary musical performance with the
concert band programs as the foundation for all other aspects of
the program. The JHS Band prides itself on instilling skills outside
of those that are purely musical in our students; great focus is
given to student leadership training, intrinsic motivation, and
collaboration in our organization.
Beginning Concert Band
MUS416001
Grade 9 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Previous school band experience
Beginning Band is an opportunity for students new to
instrumental music to learn the fundamentals of an
instrument and integrate into the band program.
Beginning Concert Band is based on the Indiana
Academic Standards for High School Instrumental Music.
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. Ensemble and solo activities are
designed to develop elements of musicianship including
tone production, technical skills, intonation, music reading
skills, listening skills, analyzing music, studying historically
significant styles of literature, and integration of other
applicable disciplines. Experiences include improvising,
conducting, playing by ear, and sight-reading. Students
develop the ability to understand and convey the
composer's intent in performance of music. Time outside
of the school day may be scheduled for 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
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opportunities outside of the school day that support and
extend learning in the classroom.
Intermediate Concert Band
MUS416801
(Woodwind or Brass)
Grade 9 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Previous school band experience
Symphonic Band at Jeffersonville is taught in two
sections, one brass and one woodwind class. Students
need to be sure to enroll in the correct section based on
their instrument. Intermediate Concert Band is based on
the Indiana Academic Standards for High School
Instrumental Music. This course includes a balanced
comprehensive study of music that develops skills in the
psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. Ensemble
and solo activities are designed to develop elements of
musicianship including tone production, technical skills,
intonation, music reading skills, listening skills, analyzing
music, studying historically significant styles of literature,
and integration of other applicable disciplines. Students
study a varied repertoire of developmentally appropriate
concert band literature and develop the ability to
understand and convey the composer's intent in
performance of music. Time outside of the school day may
be scheduled for 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.
Summer Band MUS416011
Grade 9 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Previous school band experience
Summer band consists of the marching band, percussion
ensemble, and color guard. Summer band meets during
the summer months to study the fundamentals of music
and music performance. Due to the physical nature of the
marching band activity, this course satisfies one semester
of a Physical Education Credit.
Marching Band: All Freshman band members and any
student new to the band program are also members of the
marching band. All first year members are required to
participate in the marching band their first year. After the
one-season commitment has been met, students are
strongly encouraged to remain members. Members who
select not to participate in marching band after their first
year commitment will be dealt with on a case-by-case
basis. The direction should be notified immediately of any
conflicts.
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Advanced Concert Band (Wind Symphony)
MUS417001 Grade 9 – 12 Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Previous school band experience
Wind Symphony is the most advanced instrumental
ensemble offered at JHS. Private lessons and a strong
commitment to your instrument are highly recommended.
Instructor approval and an audition are required for
inclusion in the ensemble. Advanced Concert Band is
based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High
School Instrumental Music. This course provides students
with a balanced comprehensive study of music through
the concert band, which develops skills in the
psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. Ensemble
and solo activities are designed to develop elements of
musicianship including tone production, technical skills,
intonation, music reading skills, listening skills, analyzing
music, studying historically significant styles of literature,
and integration of other applicable disciplines.
Experiences include improvising, conducting, playing by
ear, and sight-reading. Students develop the ability to
understand and convey the composer's intent in
performance of music. Time outside of the school day may
be scheduled for 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.
Instrumental Ensemble (Percussion) MUS416201:
Grade 9 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Previous school band experience
Percussion Ensemble will focus on all aspects of
percussion performance, students will prepare percussion
ensemble literature as well as be assigned parts in the
concert bands. This class is required for all percussionists
involved in any ensemble at JHS. Instrumental Ensemble
is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High
School Instrumental Music. Students taking this course
are provided with a balanced comprehensive study of
chamber ensemble and solo literature, which develops
skills in the psychomotor, cognitive and affective domains.
Students develop and refine elements of musicianship
including tone production, technical skills, intonation,
music reading skills, listening skills, analyzing music,
studying historically significant styles of literature as
pertaining to chamber ensemble and solo literature, and
integration of other applicable disciplines. Experiences
include improvising, conducting, playing by ear, and sightreading. Students develop the ability to understand and
convey the composer's intent in performance of music.
Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for
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
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school day that support and extend learning in the
classroom.
Jazz Ensemble
MUS416401:
Grade 9 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Previous school band experience
Students must also be performing in another band class.
Jazz Ensemble is a course that supplements other
curricular experiences.Jazz Ensemble is based on the
Indiana Academic Standards for High School Instrumental
Music. Students taking this course develop musicianship
and specific performance skills through group and
individual settings for the study and performance of varied
styles of instrumental jazz. Instruction includes the study
of the history, formative, and stylistic elements of jazz.
Students develop their creative skills through
improvisation, composition, arranging, performing,
listening, and analyzing. A limited amount of time outside
of the school day may be scheduled for rehearsals and
performances. In addition, a limited number of public
performances may serve as a culmination of daily
rehearsal and musical goals. Students must participate in
performance opportunities outside of the school day that
support and extend the learning in the classroom. Student
participants must also be receiving instruction in another
band or orchestra class offering at the discretion of the
director.
Music Theory and Composition I
MUS420801
Grades 9 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Music Theory and composition is based on Indiana
Academic Standards for Music and standards for the
specific course. Students develop skills in the analysis of
music and theoretical concepts. They develop ear training
and dictation skills, compose works that illustrate
mastered concepts, understand harmonic structures and
analysis, understand modes and scales, study a wide
variety of musical styles, study traditional and
nontraditional music notation and sound sources as tools
for musical composition, and receive detailed instruction in
other basic elements of music.
Music Theory II – Advanced Placement MUS421004
Grade 11 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Previous school band experience
Music Theory, Advanced Placement is a course based on
the content established by the College Board. Music
Theory is intended for secondary school students who
have completed music studies comparable to a first-year
college course in music theory. The guidelines for the
course that are published by The College Board may not
match any particular college program, but they do reflect
the coverage of content and level of skills typical of most
first-year college courses. This course should integrate
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aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form,
musical analysis, elementary composition, and history,
and style. The student’s ability to read and write musical
notation is fundamental to this course, and it is also
assumed that the student has acquired at least basic
performance skills in voice or on an instrument. A
comprehensive description of this course can be found on
the College Board AP Central Course Description web
page.
Dance Performance
MUS414601
Grades 9-12 Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Dance Performance is based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Dance. Sequential and systematic learning
experiences are provided in the specific genre offered,
whether it is Ballet, Modern, Jazz, or Ethnic-Folk. Activities
utilize a wide variety of materials and experiences and are
designed to develop techniques appropriate within the
genre, including individual and group instruction in
performance repertoire and skills. Students develop the
ability to express their thoughts, perceptions, feelings, and
images through movement. The performance class
provides opportunities for students to experience degrees
of physical prowess, technique, flexibility, and the study of
dance performance as an artistic discipline and as a form
of artistic communication. Students describe, analyze,
interpret, and judge live and recorded dance
performances of professional dancers and companies in
the genre. They also become aware of the vocational and
a vocational opportunities in dance.
Chorus
Chorus
MUS418201
Grade 9 – 12 Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Year
2 Credits each course
Prerequisite: Students must participate in
performance opportunities, outside of the school day,
that support and extend learning in the classroom.
Beginning Chorus is based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for High School Choral Music. Students taking
Beginning Chorus develop musicianship and specific
performance skills through ensemble and solo singing.
This class includes the study of quality repertoire in the
diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty
and range for the students. Chorus classes provide
opportunities for performing, creating, and responding to
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music. Students develop the ability to understand and
convey the composer's intent in performance of music.
Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for
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.
Intermediate Chorus
MUS418601
Intermediate Chorus is based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for High School Choral Music. Students taking
Intermediate Chorus develop musicianship and specific
performance skills through ensemble and solo singing.
This class includes the study of quality repertoire in the
diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty
and range for the students. Chorus classes provide
opportunities for performing, creating, and responding to
music. Students develop the ability to understand and
convey the composer's intent in performance of music.
Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for
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.
Advanced Chorus
MUS418801
Advanced Chorus is based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for High School Choral Music. Students taking
Advanced Chorus develop musicianship and specific
performance skills through ensemble and solo singing.
This class includes the study of quality repertoire in the
diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty
and range for the students. Chorus classes provide
opportunities for performing, creating, and responding to
music. Students develop the ability to understand and
convey the composer's intent in performance of music.
Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for
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.
Choral Chamber Ensemble
MUS418011
Semester 1
MUS418021
Semester 2
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Audition/Instructor Approval
Choral Chamber Ensemble is based on the Indiana
Academic Standards for High School Choral Music.
Student musicianship and specific performance skills in
this course are enhanced through specialized small group
instruction. The activities expand the repertoire of a
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specific genre. Chamber ensemble classes provide
instruction in creating, performing, listening to, and
analyzing music in addition to focusing on specific subject
matter. Students develop the ability to understand and
convey the composer's intent in performance of music.
Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for
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.
Applied Music – (Voice)
MUS420001
Grades 10 - 12 Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Applied Music is based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for High School Choral or Instrumental Music.
Applied Music offers high school students the opportunity
to receive small group or private instruction designed to
develop and refine performance skills. A variety of music
methods and repertoire is utilized to refine students'
abilities in performing, creating, and responding to music.
Theater
Jeffersonville High School Theatre is dedicated to
providing as many enriching opportunities as
possible for students to participate in the creative,
educational, and team-building benefits of producing
quality theatre. Students are instructed in and
involved in every aspect of theatre including but not
limited to performance, technical production , and
business management.
Theatre Arts I
THE424211
Grade 9 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Theatre Arts is based on the Indiana Academic Standards
for Theatre. Students enrolled in Theatre Arts read and
analyze plays, create scripts and theatre pieces, conceive
scenic designs, and develop acting skills. These activities
incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis,
response, creative process, and integrated studies.
Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the
theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and
recognize the responsibilities and the importance of
individual theatre patrons in their community.
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Theatre Arts II
Grade 9 – 12
1 Semester
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I
THE424221
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Credit
Advanced Theatre Arts I
THE424011
Grade 10 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I, II and Instructor approval
Advanced Theatre Arts is based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Advanced
Theatre Arts read and analyze plays and apply criteria to
make informed judgments. They draw on events and
experiences to create scripted monologues and scenes,
create scenic designs for existing plays, and build
characters through observation, improvisation and script
analysis. These activities should incorporate elements of
theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative
process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students
explore careers in theatre arts and begin to develop a
portfolio of their work. They also attend and critique
theatre productions and identify ways to support the
theatre in their community.
Advanced Theatre Arts II
THE424021
Grade 10 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Advanced Theatre Arts I and Instructors
Approval
Advanced Acting I
THE425011
Grades 11 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I & II, Advanced Theatre I &
II Instructor Approval
Students will deepen their knowledge of performance
skills and refine acting skills by analyzing cause and
effect, using collaboration, and incorporating improvisation
to create finished performances. They will express an
understanding of classical theatre (i.e., Shakespeare) and
the lasting quality of timeless themes through articulation
and performance, followed by comparing and contrasting
the treatment of similar themes in contemporary plays.
Students will read, analyze, select, and perform plays for
specific audiences. Students will continue to build a
portfolio and create a dramatic arts resume. Students are
required to attend or participate in theatre productions and
provide analysis of their experience.
Advanced Acting II
Grades 11 -12
1 Semester
Prerequisite:
THE425021
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Credit
Advanced Acting I, Instructor
Approval
Advanced Acting is based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Advanced
Acting research, create, and perform characters through
script analysis, observation, collaboration and rehearsal.
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These activities should incorporate elements of theatre
history, culture, analysis, response, creative process and
integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career
opportunities in the theatre by attending plays, meeting
actors and discussing their work, and becoming theatre
patrons in their community.
Theatre Production I
THE424811
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Students must audition and/or present a
portfolio of their theatre work.
Theatre Production is based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Theatre
Production take on responsibilities associated with
rehearsing and presenting a fully mounted theatre
production. They read and analyze plays to prepare
for production; conceive and realize a design for a
production, including set, lighting, sound and
costumes; rehearse and perform roles in a
production; and direct or serve as assistant director
for a production. These activities should incorporate
elements of theatre history, culture, analysis,
response, creative process, and integrated studies.
Additionally, students investigate a theatre arts career
then develop a plan for potential employment or further
education through audition, interview, or presentation of a
portfolio. Students also attend and critique theatrical
productions and volunteer to support theatre in their
community.
Theatre Production II
THE424821
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Theatre Prod I and Instructor Approval
Musical Theatre
THE557840
Grade 10 – 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
Musical Theatre is based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Theatre. Students in this course study the
history of musical theatre and its place in today’s society.
They participate in staging, choreographing, rehearsing,
and performing an original or existing musical work. This
class may be taught collaboratively among music, theatre,
dance, and visual arts faculty. These activities should
incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis,
response, creative process, and integrated studies.
Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the
theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and
recognize the responsibilities and the importance of
individual theatre patrons in their community.
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Technical Theatre I
THE424411
Grade 10 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Theatre I
Technical Theatre is based on the Indiana Academic
Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Technical
Theatre actively engage in the process of designing,
building, managing, and implementing the technical
aspects of a production. These activities should
incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis,
response, creative process, and integrated studies.
Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the
theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and
recognize the responsibilities and the importance of
individual theatre patrons in their community.
Technical Theatre II
THE424421
Grade 10 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Technical Theatre Il
See description above.
Advanced Technical Theatre I THE425211
Grades 11 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I & II, Technical Theatre I &
II, Portfolio of Theatre Work and Instructor Approval.
Advanced Technical Theatre is based on the Indiana
Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in
Advanced Technical Theatre actively lead and supervise
in the process of designing, building, managing,
programming, drafting, and implementing the technical
aspects of a production. These activities should
incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis,
response, creative process, and integrated studies.
Additionally, students investigate technical theatre careers
then develop a plan for potential employment or further
education through audition, interview or presentation of a
portfolio. Students also attend and critique theatrical
productions and volunteer to support theatre in their
community.
Advanced Technical Theatre II THE425221
Grades 11 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I & II, Technical Theatre I &
II, Portfolio of Theatre Work and Instructor Approval.
See description above.
Health and Wellness
Healthy and Wellness
PEH350601
Grade 9-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Health & Wellness, a course based on Indiana’s Academic
Standards for Health & Wellness, provides the basis to
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help students adopt and maintain healthy behaviors.
Health education should contribute directly to a student’s
ability to successfully practice behaviors that protect and
promote health and avoid or reduce health risks. Through
a variety of instructional strategies, students practice the
development of functional health information (essential
concepts); determine personal values that support health
behaviors; develop group norms that value a healthy
lifestyle; develop the essential skills necessary to adopt,
practice, and maintain health-enhancing behaviors. This
course includes the application of priority areas in a
planned, sequential, comprehensive health education
curriculum. Priority areas include: promoting personal
health and wellness, physical activity, healthy eating,
promoting safety and preventing unintentional injury and
violence, promoting mental and emotional health, a
tobacco-free lifestyle and an alcohol- and other drug-free
lifestyle and promoting human development and family
health. This course provides students with the knowledge
and skills of health and wellness core concepts, analyzing
influences, accessing information, interpersonal
communication, decision-making and goal-setting skills,
health-enhancing behaviors, and health and wellness
advocacy skills.
Advanced Health Education
PEH 350000
Grade 10 – 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Health Wellness
Advanced Health & Wellness, an elective course that is
aligned to the Indiana’s Academic Standards for Health &
Wellness, provides advanced knowledge and skills to help
students adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. Through
a variety of instructional strategies, students practice the
development of functional advanced health information
(essential concepts); determine personal values that
support health behaviors; develop group norms that value
a healthy lifestyle; develop the essential skills necessary
to adopt, practice, and maintain health-enhancing
behaviors. Advanced Health & Wellness provides students
with an in-depth study of promoting personal health and
wellness, physical activity, healthy eating, promoting
safety and preventing unintentional injury and violence,
promoting mental and emotional health, a tobacco-free
lifestyle and an alcohol- and other drug-free lifestyle and
promoting human development and family health. The
scientific components of health and wellness, health
issues and concerns, health risk appraisals, individual
wellness plans, health promotion and health careers are
expanded and explored within the context of the course.
This course provides students with the advanced
knowledge and skills of health and wellness core
concepts, analyzing influences, accessing information,
interpersonal communication, decision-making and goalsetting skills, health-enhancing behaviors, and health and
wellness advocacy skills.
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Physical Education I
PEH354211 Grade 9
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite:
None
Physical Education I focuses on instructional strategies
through a planned, sequential, and comprehensive
physical education curriculum which provide students with
opportunities to actively participate in at least four of the
following: team sports; dual sport activities; individual
physical activities; outdoor pursuits; self-defense and
martial arts; aquatics; gymnastics; and dance, all which
are within the framework of lifetime physical activities and
fitness.
Physical Education II
PEH354411 Grade 10
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite:
None
Physical Education II focuses on instructional strategies
through a planned, sequential, and comprehensive
physical education curriculum which provide students with
opportunities to actively participate in four of the following
that were not in Physical Education I: team sports; dual
sport activities; individual physical activities; outdoor
pursuits; self-defense and martial arts; aquatics;
gymnastics; and dance, all which are within the framework
of lifetime physical activities and fitness. Ongoing
assessment includes both written and performance-based
skill evaluation.
Elective Physical Education
Grades 10 – 12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: PE I and any additional requirements
specific to the course. Courses include:
Stronger, Bigger, Faster
PEH356010
This course is an introduction to weight training for boys
only. Students will develop their own individual weight
training workout with guidance from the instructor.
Students may take this class once during high school
unless arrangements are made with the PE Department
Chair
Stronger, Bigger, Faster II
PEH356020
This course is a continuation of Stronger, Bigger, Faster I.
This course is for boys only and an increase in total
strength of 10% will be required. Students may take this
class once during high school unless arrangements are
made with the PE Department Chair.
Body Pump
PEH356030
Introductory weight training class for girls only. Students
will develop their own individual workout with guidance
from instructor.
Lifeguard Certification
PEH356040
WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM INSTRUCTOR AND
ABILITY TO SWIM 500 YEARDS CONTINUOUSLY
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REQUIRED. Students in this coed course will have the
opportunity to become certified as an American Red Cross
Lifeguard and Water Park Lifeguard. This includes CPR
for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, and learning
to use an Automated External Defibrillator. Students will
be charged fees for American Red Cross cards.
Sports Performance
PEH356050
This course is designed for athletes to systematically train
during the school year. The objective is to improve the
various components of fitness necessary to improve
athletic performance. Activities include advanced weight
training programs, speed and power development, and
stretching activities. The students will be expected to
possess a level of conditioning which will allow them to
actively participate with a high degree of intensity and be
motivated to improve.
Sports Officiating
PEH356060
Students in this class will learn the rules of team sports
and how to officiate such sports as basketball, volleyball,
and softball. Students will become certified at end of
semester in a given sport. Fees will be applied for specific
sports officiating test.
PE Leadership
PEH356070
Students must have written permission from instructor and
received a “C” or higher in PE. Students in this class will
assist in the physical education department in such duties
as demonstrations, one-on-one, instruction, assisting with
equipment and locker room supervision.
Modern Fitness
PEH356080
Students in this coed class will participate in the most
current physical fitness activities. This course includes
physical preparation, setting personal fitness goals,
understanding nutrition and learning about taking
preventative measures to avoid health and fitness
problems as an adult. Students will set personal goals,
develop a personal fitness profile and learn the
importance of including exercise in their lives. Fitness
activities include aerobics, step aerobics, flexibility
training, jogging, yoga, toning, speed walking, swimming
and weight training.
Team Sports
PEH356090
Students in this class will be able to further skills and
competition in team sports, including, but not limited to:
basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, ultimate Frisbee,
and pickleball.
Coaching Techniques
PEH356091
Must have written permission from instructor. Students
will be introduced to basic principles and techniques of
coaching including philosophy, style, ethics,
responsibilities/duties, management issues,
planning/preparation, psychology of coaching, and
physical training techniques.
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Lifetime Sports
PEH356092
Students in this course will have the opportunity to further
skills and increase opportunities in lifetime sports.
Emphasis will be placed on individual sports, with some
opportunity for team sports participation. This course is
designed to offer advanced awareness and strategies of
the activities which include badminton, corn hole, ultimate
Frisbee, golf, Frisbee golf, and bocce ball.
Athletic Injuries
PEH356093
This course is designed for the student who has an
interest in sports medicine and athletics and in working
with Jeffersonville HS IHSAA sponsored sports. The
student must agree to work with the JHS Athletic Trainer
for a minimum of 6 hours per semester. The course will
cover standard first aid and CPR, taping and wrapping,
treatment protocol, and professional options in medicine.
Athletes Guide to College
PEH356094
This course is designed for student-athletes who would
like to further their education and athletic careers in
college. Students will learn the differences between NAIA,
Division III, Division II, and Division I schools, SAT/ACT
prep, when to take certain tests, learn how and when to
apply for the NCAA Clearinghouse, and how to make their
academic and athletic performances in high school stand
out to college coaches and schools.
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for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors
or Core 40 with Technical Honors.
World Language Credit: If ENL course work addresses
Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages and
is taken concurrently with another E/LA course, up to four
(4) credits accrued may count as World Language credits
for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors,
or Core 40 with Technical Honors.
English 9
ENG100201
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
English 9, an integrated English course based on
Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts
in Grade 9 and the Common Core State Standards for
English/Language Arts, is a study of language, literature,
composition, and oral communication with a focus on
exploring a wide-variety of genres and their elements.
Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons,
and evaluation to read and respond to representative
works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for
Grade 9 in classic and contemporary literature balanced
with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to
literature, expository and persuasive compositions,
research reports, business letters, and technical
documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral
presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online
information.
Language Arts
English As A New Language
Level I
Level 2
Level 3
ENG101201 ENG101211 ENG101221
Level 4
ENG101231
Level 5
101241
1 Year
2 Credits
Core 40
(NOTE: Limited to 4 Credits)
English as a New Language, an integrated English course
based on Indiana’s English Language Proficiency (ELP)
Standards, is the study of language, literature,
composition and oral communication for Limited English
Proficient (LEP) students so that they improve their
proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing and
comprehension of standard English. Students study
English vocabulary used in fictional texts and content-area
texts, speak and write English so that they can function
within the regular school setting and an English-speaking
society, and deliver oral presentations appropriate to their
respective levels of English proficiency.
NOTE:
English/Language Arts credit: If ENL course work
addresses Indiana’s Academic Standards for
English/Language Arts, up to four (4) credits accrued can
be counted as part of the eight (8) required E/LA credits
English 9 Honors
ENG100203
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in previous
English class and teacher recommendation
The English 9 Honors class in an in-depth program that
encourages individual progress, investigation, and
accomplishment. Students will be instructed in a firm
foundation of skill mastery. Literature, composition, and
oral communication are the three basic areas of content
instruction. Encompassing a variety of genre, the study of
literature involves such skills as determining author’s
purpose, understanding context clues, and appreciating
the story structure. Total reading comprehension skill
work is enhanced with the study of work parts such as
prefixes, suffixes, and roots. A comprehensive vocabulary
program is undertaken in this course. Correct usage,
punctuation, spelling, and grammar comprise the basics of
the composition program. Work then proceeds with an
emphasis on developing an individual style. Using the
writing process, students are instructed in considering
their audiences as they write narrative, expository,
persuasive, and descriptive essays. Class discussions
and presentations provide a forum for students to develop
good oral communication skills. The student will learn to
form logical, coherent judgments while researching and
making narrative, descriptive, expository, or persuasive
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arguments. While creating and presenting their work,
students gain an appreciation for and experience in selfexpression.
English 10
ENG100401
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
English 10, an integrated English course based on
Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts
in Grade 10 and the Common Core State Standards for
English/Language Arts, is a study of language, literature,
composition, and oral communication with a focus on
exploring universal themes across a wide variety of
genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis,
comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to
representative works of historical or cultural significance
appropriate for Grade 10 in classic and contemporary
literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short
stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive
compositions, research reports, business letters, and
technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate
oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate
online information.
English 10 Honors
ENG100403
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in previous
English class and teacher recommendation.
This study of language, literature, composition and oral
communication is designed for accelerated students who
are academically advanced and highly self motivated.
The literature component requires students to read and
understand other grade level appropriate and advanced
material. A significant element in the literature study is
independent reading. Students read and respond both
reflectively and critically to a variety of genres and styles.
Some areas explored are: literary devices such as
allegory, irony and symbol; unique structures of various
genre; analysis of theme; study of how language reveals
tone, perspective and authors, purpose; and vocabulary
development. Composition offers students opportunities
for writing for various audiences and purposes. Writing is
approached as an ongoing process and students practice
all steps in the writing process from pre-writing to
publishing. Specific forms addressed include:
biographical narrative, literary response, business letter,
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expository writing, research report, persuasive
composition and creative writing. Grammar, usage and
language mechanics are integrated into the composition
instruction. Oral communication allows students to
develop greater effectiveness and fluency through
exposure to different elements of oral communication.
Students give both formal and extemporaneous
presentations that reflect proper address of audience and
purpose, well reasoned basis for viewpoints, effective
delivery techniques and implementation of technological
support. Summer reading, a research report, extensive
independent reading and a final project are requirements
of the course.
English 11 ENG100601
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
English 11, an integrated English course based on
Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts
in Grade 11 and the Common Core State Standards for
English/Language Arts, is a study of language, literature,
composition, and oral communication with a focus on
exploring characterization across universal themes and a
wide variety of genres. Students use literary
interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to
read and respond to representative works of historical or
cultural significance appropriate for Grade 11 in classic
and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction.
Students write fictional narratives, short stories, responses
to literature, reflective compositions, historical
investigation reports, resumes, and technical documents
incorporating visual information in the form of pictures,
graphs, and tables. Students write and deliver gradeappropriate multimedia presentations and access,
analyze, and evaluate online information.
English Literature and Composition,
Advanced Placement
ENG105804
Grade 11
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in previous
English class and teacher recommendation.
English Literature and Composition, Advanced Placement,
is an advanced placement course based on content
established by the College Board. An AP English course
in Literature and Composition engages students in the
careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative
literature. Through the close reading of selected texts,
students deepen their understanding of the ways writers
use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for
their readers. As they read, students consider a work's
structure, style, and themes as well as such smaller-scale
elements as the use of figurative language, imagery,
symbolism, and tone. The course includes intensive study
of representative works from various genres and periods,
concentrating on works of recognized literary merit.
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English 12 ENG100801
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
English 12, an integrated English course based on
Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts
for Grade 12 and the Common Core State Standards for
English/Language Arts, is a study of language, literature,
composition, and oral communication focusing on an
exploration of point of view or perspective across a wide
variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation,
analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and
respond to representative works of historical or cultural
significance for Grade 12 in classic and contemporary
literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write fictional
narratives, short stories, responses to literature, reflective
compositions, historical investigation reports, resumes and
technical documents incorporating visual information in
the form of pictures, graphs, and tables. Students write
and deliver grade-appropriate multimedia presentations
and access, analyze, and evaluate online information
English Language and Composition, Advanced
Placement
ENG105604
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in previous
English class and teacher recommendation.
English Language and Composition, Advanced
Placement, is an advanced placement course based on
content established by the College Board. An AP course
in English Language and Composition engages students
in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of
rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who
compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and
their reading should make students aware of the
interactions among a writer's purposes, audience
expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic
conventions and the resources of language contribute to
effectiveness in writing.
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
Composition
ENG109001
Grade 11-12
Core 40 /AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: English 9 / English 10
Composition, a course based on Indiana's Academic
Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common
Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a
study and application of the rhetorical (effective) writing
strategies of narration, description, exposition, and
persuasion. Using the writing process, students
demonstrate a command of vocabulary, English language
conventions, research and organizational skills, an
awareness of the audience, the purpose for writing, and
style. Students read classic and contemporary literature or
articles and use appropriate works as models for writing.
Students write a variety of types of compositions with a
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focus on fictional narratives, reflective compositions,
academic essays, and responses to literature.
Advanced Composition ENG109801
Grades 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Composition
Advanced Speech and Communication, a course based
on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language
Arts and the Common Core State Standards for
English/Language Arts, is a study and application of the
rhetorical (effective) writing strategies of exposition and
persuasion. Students write expository critiques of
nonfiction selections, literary criticism of fiction selections,
persuasive compositions, and research reports.
ADVANCED COMPOSITION PROJECT: Students write
job applications, resumes, and other informational
documents that may include the development of flyers,
posters, brochures, program agendas, or reports
incorporating visual information in the form of pictures,
graphs, or tables.
Creative Writing
ENG109201
Grade 11-12
Core40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: English 9 / English 10
Composition, a course based on Indiana's Academic
Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common
Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a
study and application of the rhetorical (effective) writing
strategies for prose and poetry. Using the writing process,
students demonstrate a command of vocabulary, the
nuances of language and vocabulary, English language
conventions, an awareness of the audience, the purposes
for writing, and the style of their own writing. CREATIVE
WRITING PROJECT: Students complete a project, such
as a short story, a narrative or epic poem, a persuasive
speech or letter, a book review, a script or short play, or
other creative compositions, which demonstrates
knowledge, application, and writing progress in the
Creative Writing course content.
Developmental Reading
ENG112000
Grade 9-12
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Reading Score/ Teacher
recommendation required.
Developmental Reading is a supplemental course that
provides students with individualized instruction designed
to support success in completing language arts course
work aligned with Indiana's Academic Standards for
English/Language Arts in Grades 9-12 and the Common
Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, focusing
on the Reading Standards (Standards 1, 2, and 3).
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Journalism
ENG108000
Grade 9-12
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Journalism, a course based on Indiana's Academic
Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common
Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a
study of communications history including the legal
boundaries and the ethical principles that guide journalistic
writing. It includes a comparison study of journalistic
writing to other types of writing. Students prepare for a
career path in journalism by working on high school
publications or media staffs. JOURNALISM PROJECT
for the second credit: Students complete a project, such
as a special feature magazine or mini-documentary on a
topic of interest or concern. The project demonstrates
knowledge, application, and progress in Journalism
course content.
Language Arts Lab I
ENG101010
Grade 9
1 YEAR
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Reading Scores/Teacher
Recommendation Required. Elective credits.
Language Arts Lab is a supplemental course that provides
students with individualized or small group instruction
designed to support success in completing language arts
course work aligned with Indiana's Academic Standards
for English/Language Arts in Grades 9-12 and the
Common Core State Standards for English/Language
Arts, focusing on the Writing Standards (Standards 4, 5,
and 6).
Speech
ENG107611
Grade 9-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Speech, a course based on Indiana's Academic
Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common
Core State Standards for English/Language Arts
Standards, is the study and application of the basic
principles and techniques of effective oral communication.
Students deliver focused and coherent speeches that
convey clear messages, using gestures, tone, and
vocabulary appropriate to the audience and purpose.
Students deliver different types of oral and multi-media
presentations, including viewpoint, instructional,
demonstration, informative, persuasive, and impromptu.
Students use the same Standard English conventions for
oral speech that they use in their writing.
Adv. Speech/Communication
ENG107801
Grade 9-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Speech
Advanced Speech and Communication, a course based
on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language
Arts and emphasizing the High School Speech and
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Communication Standards, 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. ADVANCED SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION
PROJECT: Students complete a project, such as multimedia presentations that are reflective, reports or
historical investigations, responses to literature, or
persuasive arguments, which demonstrates knowledge,
application, and speaking progress in the Advanced
Speech and Communication course content.
Student Publications – Newspaper I & II
1 – ENG108610
2 – ENG108620
Grade 10-12 1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Journalism or Photography. Approval
of advisor. Submission of staff application to
instructor.
Student Publications, a course based on the High School
Journalism Standards and the Student Publications
Standards, is the continuation of the study of journalism.
Students demonstrate their ability to do journalistic writing
and design for high school publications, including school
newspapers and yearbooks, and a variety of media
formats. Students follow the ethical principles and legal
boundaries that guide scholastic journalism. Students
express themselves publicly with meaning and clarity for
the purpose of informing, entertaining, or persuading.
Students work on high school publications or media staffs
so that they may prepare themselves for career paths in
journalism, communications, writing, or related fields.
Student Publications – Yearbook I & II
1 – ENG108630
2 – ENG108640
Grade 10-12 1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Submission of staff application to
instructor. Journalism or Photography and
permission of instructor.
Student Publications, a course based on the High School
Journalism Standards and the Student Publications
Standards, is the continuation of the study of journalism.
Students demonstrate their ability to do journalistic writing
and design for high school publications, including school
newspapers and yearbooks, and a variety of media
formats. Students follow the ethical principles and legal
boundaries that guide scholastic journalism. Students
express themselves publicly with meaning and clarity for
the purpose of informing, entertaining, or persuading.
Students work on high school publications or media staffs
so that they may prepare themselves for career paths in
journalism, communications, writing, or related fields.
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Themes In Lit / Mythology
ENG104811
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: English Teacher recommendation
Themes in Literature, a course based on Indiana's
Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the
Common Core State Standards for English/Language
Arts, is a study of universal themes, such as the journey of
the hero, the trials of youth, the search for identity, and
other themes appropriate to the level and interests of
students. The course may be limited to a few important
related themes. Students examine representative works
in various genres by authors of diverse eras and
nationalities and the way themes may be treated
differently in the works because of the cultural context.
Students analyze how themes illuminate humanity's
struggle to understand the human condition.
Themes in Lit /Holocaust
ENG104821
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: English Teacher Recommendation
Themes in Literature, a course based on Indiana's
Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the
Common Core State Standards for English/Language
Arts, is a study of universal themes, such as the journey of
the hero, the trials of youth, the search for identity, and
other themes appropriate to the level and interests of
students. The course may be limited to a few important
related themes. Students examine representative works
in various genres by authors of diverse eras and
nationalities and the way themes may be treated
differently in the works because of the cultural context.
Students analyze how themes illuminate humanity's
struggle to understand the human condition.
M at hem at i c s
Students taking a mathematics course will be
expected to have an appropriate SCIENTIFIC
calculator. Instruction will be geared toward the use
of the Texas Instrument TI-30 (any model).
Algebra Enrichment
MT251000
Grade 9
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Teacher/counselor recommendation.
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.
However, whereas Algebra I contains exclusively grade-
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level content, Algebra Enrichment combines standards
from high school courses with foundational standards from
the middle grades. STUDENT MUST ALSO BE
ENROLLED IN ALGEBRA I WHILE ENROLLED IN THIS
COURSE.
Algebra I
MTH252001
Grade 9
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 8th grade
Pre-Algebra.
Algebra I formalizes and extends the mathematics that
students learned in the middle grades. Five critical areas
comprise Algebra I: Relations and Functions; Linear
Equations and Inequalities; Quadratic and Nonlinear
Equations; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; and
Polynomial Expressions. The critical areas deepen and
extend understanding of linear and exponential
relationships by contrasting them with each other and by
applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend,
and students engage in methods for analyzing, solving,
and using quadratic functions. The Mathematical Practice
Standards apply throughout each course and, together
with the content standards, prescribe that students
experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical
subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of
problem situations
Algebra I Honors
MTH252003
Grade 9
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to class based
on Advanced Program requirements, and teacher
recommendation.
Honors Algebra I differs from other Algebra I courses by
providing more in-depth study of topics. Problems in this
course are more challenging and there is more emphasis
on problem-solving. The concept of function is
emphasized throughout the course. Topics include: (1)
operations with real numbers, (2) linear equations and
inequalities, (3) relations and functions, (4) polynomials,
(5) algebraic fractions, and (6) nonlinear equations. At
the completion of this course, students must pass the
End of Course Assessment (ECA) to meet graduation
requirements. Students who do not pass the ECA,
but earn credit for the course, should enroll in Algebra
2 the following year.
Geometry
MTH253201
Grade 10-11
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Algebra I and successful completion of
the Algebra I ECA required.
Geometry formalizes and extends students’ geometric
experiences from the middle grades. Students explore
more complex geometric situations and deepen their
explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards
formal mathematical arguments. Six critical areas
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comprise the Geometry course: Congruency and
Similarity; Measurement; Analytic Geometry; Circles; and
Polyhedra. Close attention should be paid to the
introductory content for the Geometry conceptual category
found in the high school CCSS. The Mathematical
Practice Standards apply throughout each course and,
together with the content standards, prescribe that
students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful,
and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make
sense of problem situations.
Geometry Honors
MTH253203
Grade 9-10
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and successful completion of
the Algebra 1 ECA required. Teacher
recommendation
required.
Geometry students examine the properties of two- and
three-dimensional objects. Proof and logic, as well as
investigative strategies in drawing conclusions, are
stressed. Properties and relationships of geometric
objects include the study of: (1) points, lines, angles and
planes; (2) polygons, with a special focus on
quadrilaterals, triangles, right triangles; (3) circles; and (4)
polyhedra and other solids. The Honors course provides
a study of additional topics and includes more challenging
problems.
Algebra II
MTH252201
Grade 10-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Algebra I(both semesters)
Algebra II builds on work with linear, quadratic, and
exponential functions and allows for students to extend
their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational,
and radical functions. Students work closely with the
expressions that define the functions, and continue to
expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to
solve equations, including solving quadratic equations
over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential
equations using the properties of logarithms. The
Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each
course and, together with the content standards, prescribe
that students experience mathematics as a coherent,
useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to
make sense of problem situations.
Algebra II Honors
MTH252203
Grade 10 - 12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Algebra I + Geometry (with A or B for
both Semesters) and Math Teacher recommendation.
Successful completion of the Algebra 1 ECA
required.
Algebra II is a course that extends the content of Algebra I
and provides further development of the concept of a
function. Topics include: (1) relations, functions,
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equations and inequalities; (2) conic sections; (3)
polynomials; (4) algebraic fractions; (5) logarithmic and
exponential functions; (6) sequences and series; and (7)
counting principles and probability. The Honors course
provides a study of additional topics and includes more
challenging problems.
Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry
MTH256402
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II and
successful completion of the Algebra 1 ECA required.
Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry is a two-credit course that
combines the material from Trigonometry and PreCalculus into one course. The foundations of algebra and
functions developed in previous courses will be extended
to new functions, including exponential and logarithmic
functions, and to higher-level sequences and series. The
course provides students with the skills and
understandings that are necessary for advanced
manipulation of angles and measurement. Students will
also advance their understanding of imaginary numbers
through an investigation of complex numbers and polar
coordinates. The course is designed for students who
expect math to be a major component of their future
college and career experiences, and as such it is
designed to provide students with strong foundations for
calculus and other higher-level math courses.
Many students need four years of high school
mathematics to prepare for college mathematics
courses. Pre-Calculus is offered as an Honors course for
students who intend to take calculus in college. Success
in this course will require an appropriate amount of after
school work in the form of homework and/or study
sessions with other students or the instructor.
Pre-Calculus Honors MTH256803
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II with A or B for
both semesters and Teacher recommendation.
Pre-Calculus extends the course of study in algebraic
reasoning past Algebra II (or Integrated Math III). The
foundations of algebra and functions developed in
previous courses will be extended to new functions,
including exponential and logarithmic functions, and to
higher-level sequences and series. This course will allow
students to more accurately model real-life phenomena
that are regular topics of discussion in college-level STEM
courses. Students pursuing non-STEM careers will
benefit from an increased understanding of mathematical
modeling and data analysis, both of which are increasingly
used in nearly all career fields.
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Calculus AB, Advanced Placement MTH256204
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Honors with A or B for both
semesters and Math Teacher recommendation.
Calculus AB, Advanced Placement is a course based on
content established by the College Board. Calculus AB is
primarily concerned with developing the students’
understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing
experience with its methods and applications. The course
emphasizes a multirepresentational approach to calculus,
with concepts, results, and problems being expressed
graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. The
connections among these representations also are
important. Topics include: (1) functions, graphs, and limits;
(2) derivatives; and (3) integrals. Technology should be
used regularly by students and teachers to reinforce the
relationships among the multiple representations of
functions, to confirm written work, to implement
experimentation, and to assist in interpreting results.
Students are required to have a graphing calculator,
TI 83 or TI 84 for this course. Success in this course
will require an appropriate amount of after school
work in the form of homework and/or study sessions
with other students or the instructor.
NOTE
Students desiring to take the five-year math program (A.P.
Calculus) will need to take 2 math courses in the same
school year. In the traditional and honors course
sequences, this is possible by “doubling up” with
Traditional/Honors Geometry and Traditional/Honors
Algebra II in the same school year. Students who want to
do this should have taken Traditional/Honors Algebra I
and done well. A recommendation by the student’s
Algebra I teacher is strongly encouraged.
Discrete Mathematics
MTH253011
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II and
successful completion of the Algebra 1 ECA required.
Discrete Mathematics is an umbrella of mathematical
topics. It is a course designed for students who will
undertake higher-level mathematics in college that may
not include calculus.
Topics include: (1) counting techniques, (2) matrices, (3)
recursion, (4) graph theory, (5) social choice, (6) linear
programming, and (7) game theory. Technology, such as
computers and graphing calculators, should be used
frequently.
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Probability and Statistics MTH254601
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II and
successful completion of the Algebra 1 ECA required.
Probability and Statistics includes the concepts and skills
needed to apply statistical techniques in the decisionmaking process. Topics include: (1) descriptive statistics,
(2) probability, and (3) statistical inference. Practical
examples based on real experimental data are used
throughout. Students plan and conduct experiments or
surveys and analyze the resulting data. The use of
graphing calculators and computer programs is
encouraged.
Statistics, Advanced Placement
MTH257004
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 /Teacher Recommendation
Statistics, Advanced Placement is a course based on
content established by the College Board. The purpose of
the AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the
major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and
drawing conclusions from data. Topics include: (1)
exploring data: describing patterns and departures from
patterns (2) sampling and experimentation: planning and
conducting a study, (3) anticipating patterns: exploring
random phenomena using probability and simulation, and
(4) statistical inference: estimating population parameters
and testing hypotheses. The use of graphing calculators
and computer software is required. Students are
required to have a graphing calculator, TI 83 or TI 84
for this course.
Math Labs
Math Lab 1
Grade 9
1 Year
MTH2560 10
Math Lab II
Grade 10
1 Year
MTH2560 20
Math Lab III
Grade 11
1 Year
MTH2560 30
2 Credits
2 Credits
2 Credits
Math Lab IV
MTH256040
Grade 12
1 Year
2 Credits
Mathematics Lab provides students with individualized
instruction designed to support success in completing
mathematics coursework aligned with Indiana’s Academic
Standards for Mathematics. It is recommended that
Mathematics Lab is taken in conjunction with a Core 40
mathematics course, and the content of Mathematics Lab
should be tightly aligned to the content of its
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corresponding course. Mathematics Lab should not be
offered in conjunction with Algebra I or Integrated
Mathematics I; instead, schools should offer Algebra
Enrichment or Integrated Mathematics Enrichment to
provide students with rigorous support for these courses.
.
Multidisciplinary
Basic Skills Development
MISC850010
Grade 9
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Counselor recommendation.
Basic Skills Development is a multidisciplinary course
which provides students continuing opportunities to
develop basic skills including: (1) reading, (2) writing, (3)
listening, (4) speaking, (5) mathematical computation, (6)
note taking, (7) 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 Indiana’s
standards, individual school corporation general
curriculum plans, and student Individualized Education
Programs (IEP) or other individualized plans. Skills
selected for developmental work provide students with the
ability to continue to learn in a range of different life
situations.
Cadet Teaching
MISC850231
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits/Dual Credit
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor; 2.5 GPA
This elective course provides students in grades eleven
(11) or twelve (12) organized exploratory teaching
experiences in grades kindergarten (K) through grade
eight (8). All teaching experiences should be preplanned
by the high school Cadet Teaching Experience teachertrainer and the cooperating teacher(s) who are interested
in supervising prospective teachers and providing them
with pre-training experiences in one or more classes. This
course provides a balance of class work relating to: (1)
classroom organization, (2) classroom management, (3)
the curriculum and instructional process, (4) observations
of teaching, and (5) instructional experiences.
Study topics and background reading provide the cadets
information concerning the teaching profession and the
nature of the cadet teachers’ assignments. Evaluation is
based upon the cadet teachers’ cooperation, day-to-day
practical performance, and class work including the
cadets’ potential ability to teach. The total workload of the
Cadet Teaching course is comparable to those for other
subjects in the high school curriculum. Three (3) college
credits may be earned for this course.
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Peer Tutoring I
MISC852010
Grade 11-12
1 Semester
1 Credit
Peer Tutoring II
MISC852020
Grade 11-12
1 Semester
1 Credit
(maximum of 2 credits)
Prerequisite: 11th or 12th grade classification and
completion of application (available in counselors’
office). Students must have successfully completed
an Interpersonal Relationships class and must have
written recommendation of Interpersonal
Relationships teacher.
Peer Tutoring provides high school students with an
organized exploratory experience to assist students in
kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), through a
helping relationship, with their studies and personal
growth and development. The course provides
opportunities for the students taking the course to develop
a basic understanding of individual differences and to
explore career options in related fields. Peer Tutoring
experiences are preplanned by the teacher trainer and
any cooperating teacher under whom the tutoring is to be
provided. It must be conducted under the supervision of a
licensed teacher. The course provides a balance of class
work relating to the development of and use of: (1)
listening skills, (2) communication skills, (3) facilitation
skills, (4) decision-making skills, and (5) teaching
strategies.
Student Assistants
Students must have exemplary academic and discipline
records (no Type 1 or 2 Behaviors) in order to serve as
assistants. Permission from the Dean, Assistant Principal,
Physical Education Chairperson and/or Counselor is
required. Students are limited to ONE of these courses
per semester.
Athletic Office
MISC903020
Grade 11-12
1 Semester
No Credit
Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA
Will assist Athletic Director and Secretary in clerical and
office work and help out with various errands in the
Athletic Office.
Counseling Center
MISC903030
Grade 11-12
1 Semester
No Credit
Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA
Students will show new students around the building, act
as runners and help out with various errands in the
counseling center.
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Dean’s Office
MISC903040
Grade 11-12
1 Semester
No Credit
Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA
Students will pick up attendance from classrooms, file, run
copier and address envelopes. Typing skills helpful.
Media Center
MISC903050
Grade 11-12
1 Semester
No Credit
Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA
Students will operate the circulation system, shelve books,
deliver equipment and assist in the media center.
Nurse’s Office
MISC903060
Grade 11-12
1 Semester
No Credit
Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA
Students will log in visitors to the nurse’s office, answer
the telephone and greet the public.
Physical Education
MISC903070
Grade 11-12
1 Semester
No Credit
Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA
Students will assist instructors by participating with the
class, leading exercises, officiating games, and
maintaining equipment. Preference will be given with
students holding a Lifeguard Certification.
S ci en ce
Biology I
SCI302401
Grade 10
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Integrated Chemistry/Physics or 8th
grade teacher recommendation
Biology I is a course based on the following core topics:
cellular chemistry, structure and reproduction; matter
cycles and energy transfer; interdependence of
organisms; molecular basis of heredity; genetics and
evolution. Instruction should focus on developing student
understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from
observation of natural phenomena and experimentation by
designing and conducting investigations guided by theory
and by evaluating and communicating the results of those
investigations according to accepted procedures.
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Biology I Honors
SCI302403
Grade 9-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Integrated Chemistry/Physics , 8th
grade teacher recommendation, past performance and
standardized testing, or Instructor approval.
This advanced course provides a study of the structures
and functions of living organisms and their interactions
with their environment. Students will explore the functions
and processes of cells, tissues, organs, and systems
within various species of living organisms. This course
will follow a pre-advanced placement curriculum; activities
will include labs, lectures, demonstrations, dissections,
and career explorations. Both homework assignments
and lab activities will involve higher level thinking skills.
Biology II Advanced Placement
SCI302004
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Biology I, Chemistry I Honors, Teacher
Recommendation (Anatomy/Physiology)
Biology, Advanced Placement is a course based on the
content established by the College Board. The major
themes of the course include: The process of evolution
drives the diversity and unity of life, Biological systems
utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow,
to reproduce and to maintain dynamic homeostasis, Living
systems store, retrieve, transmit and respond to
information essential to life processes, Biological systems
interact, and these systems and their interactions possess
complex properties. MUST TAKE ADV. SCIENCE,
SPECIAL TOPICS WITH THIS COURSE.
Advanced Science, Special Topics
SCI309201
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Required to take CONCURRENTLY with Biology II,
Advanced Placement.
Anatomy and Physiology Honors
SCI309203
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Biology I, Chemistry I Honors, Teacher
Recommendation
Anatomy & Physiology 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
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should be able to use basic laboratory equipment such as
microscopes, balances, and pipettes.
Chemistry I
SCI306401
Grade 10-12
Core
40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Biology I and Algebra I
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 enrolled in Chemistry I
compare, contrast, and synthesize useful models of the
structure and properties of matter and the mechanisms of
its interactions. Instruction should focus on developing
student understanding that scientific knowledge is gained
from observation of natural phenomena and
experimentation by designing and conducting
investigations guided by theory and by evaluating and
communicating the results of those investigations
according to accepted procedures.
Chemistry I Honors
SCI306403
Grade 10-12
Core
40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Honors Biology I and Algebra I/
Teacher recommendation
This advanced course provides students the opportunity to
study a more challenging approach to Chemistry I
curriculum. The use of a first year college chemistry text
book allows students to gain an understanding of the
history of chemistry, its uses in various careers, and its
applications to the real world. Both homework and lab
work will involve higher level thinking skills.
Chemistry II Advanced Placement
SCI306004
Grade 11-12
Core
40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Honors Chemistry I and Algebra II/
Teacher recommendation
Chemistry, Advanced Placement is a course based on the
content established by the College Board. The content
includes: (1) structure of matter: atomic theory and
structure, chemical bonding, molecular models, nuclear
chemistry; (2) states of matter: gases, liquids and solids,
solutions; and (3) reactions: reaction types, stoichiometry,
equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics. MUST TAKE
ADV. SCIENCE, SPECIAL TOPICS WITH THIS
COURSE.
Advanced Science, Special Topics
SCI309202
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Required to take CONCURRENTLY with Chemistry II,
Advanced Placement.
Integrated Chemistry/Physics
SCI3108 01
Grade 9-12
Core
40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: 8th Teacher recommendation
Integrated Chemistry-Physics is a course focused on the
following core topics: motion and energy of macroscopic
objects; chemical, electrical, mechanical and nuclear
energy; properties of matter; transport of energy;
magnetism; energy production and its relationship to the
environment and economy. Instruction should focus on
developing student understanding that scientific
knowledge is gained from observation of natural
phenomena and experimentation by designing and
conducting investigations guided by theory and by
evaluating and communicating the results of those
investigations according to accepted procedures
Earth/Space Science
SCI304401
Grade 10-12
Core
40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: None
Earth and Space Science I is a course focused on the
following core topics: study of the earth’s layers;
atmosphere and hydrosphere;, structure and scale of the
universe; the solar system and earth processes. Students
analyze and describe earth’s interconnected systems and
examine how earth’s materials, landforms, and continents
are modified across geological time. Instruction should
focus on developing student understanding that scientific
knowledge is gained from observation of natural
phenomena and experimentation by designing and
conducting investigations guided by theory and by
evaluating and communicating the results of those
investigations according to accepted procedures.
Physics I
SCI3084 01
Grade 11-12
Core
40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Chemistry I and Algebra II
Physics I is a course focused on the following core topics:
motion and forces; energy and momentum; temperature
and thermal energy transfer; electricity and magnetism;
vibrations and waves; light and optics. Instruction should
focus on developing student understanding that scientific
knowledge is gained from observation of natural
phenomena and experimentation by designing and
conducting investigations guided by theory and by
evaluating and communicating the results of those
investigations according to accepted procedures.
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Physics I Honors
SCI3084 03
Grade 11-12
Core
40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Chemistry I Honors and Algebra II/
Teacher recommendation
This advanced course provides students the opportunity to
study a more challenging approach to the Physics I
curriculum. The use of a first year college physics text
book allows students to gain an understanding of the
history of Physics and its role in the emergence of
technology, to explore the uses of its applications in
various careers, and to investigate the use of Physics in
real life situations. A variety of laboratory experiences will
be provided. (Uses a 1st year college textbook.)
Physics II Advanced Placement
SCI308004
Grade 11-12
Core
40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Physics I Honors or Instructor
approval
Physics B, Advanced Placement is a course based on
content established by the College Board that is the
equivalent of a terminal, one year college physics course.
AP Physics B should provide instruction in each of the
content areas (1) Newtonian Mechanics (35%); (2) Fluid
Mechanics and Thermal Physics (15%); (3) Electricity and
Magnetism (25%); (4) Waves and Optics (15%); and (5)
Atomic and Nuclear Physics (10%). MUST TAKE ADV.
SCIENCE, SPECIAL TOPICS WITH THIS COURSE.
Advanced Science, Special Topics
SCI309203
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Required to take CONCURRENTLY with Physics,
Advanced Placement.
Environmental Advanced Placement SCI301204
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Chemistry I Honors and Teacher
recommendation
Environmental Science, Advanced Placement is a course
based on content established by the College Board.
Students enrolled in AP Environmental Science
investigate the scientific principles, concepts, and
methodologies required to understand the
interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and
analyze environmental problems both natural and humanmade, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these
problems, and to examine alternative solutions for
resolving and/or preventing them. MUST TAKE ADV.
SCIENCE, SPECIAL TOPICS WITH THIS COURSE.
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Advanced Science, Special Topics
SCI309204
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Required to take CONCURRENTLY with EnvironmentaI,
Advanced Placement.
Social Studies
Economics
SS151401
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
REQUIRED: Economics examines the allocation of
resources and their uses for satisfying human needs and
wants. The course analyzes economic reasoning used by
consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, voters,
and government in making decisions. Key elements of the
course include study of scarcity and economic reasoning,
supply and demand, market structures, role of
government, national income determination, the role of
financial institutions, economic stabilization, and trade.
Students will explain that because resources are limited,
people must make choices and understand the role that
supply, demand, prices, and profits play in a market
economy. The functions of government in a market
economy and market structures will be examined.
Students will understand economic performance, money,
stabilization policies, and trade of the United States. The
behavior of people, societies and institutions and
economic thinking is integral to this course.
Economics Advanced Placement
SS156604
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Placement will be based on a minimum
reading level of 14.0, a 3.0 G.P.A., and the
recommendation of the 11th grade History teacher.
Must be taken with 156004, AP U.S. Government.
This course will follow the guidelines set by the College
Board for AP Economics (Macroeconomics). The course
will prepare the students for the AP exam given in the
spring of the school year. Students will be required to do
independent reading and research throughout the course.
In addition to the AP requirement, this course will also
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satisfy the Jeffersonville High School Economics credit
requirement for seniors.
European History
SS155604
Advanced Placement
Grades 10-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Reading level of 14.0, 3.0 G.P.A. and
recommendation of English teacher honors).
European History, Advanced Placement is a course based
on content established by the College Board. Topics
include: (1) intellectual and cultural history, (2) political
and diplomatic history, and (3) social and economic
history. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events
and movements, the goals of AP European History are to
develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal
themes in modern European history, (b) an ability to
analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation,
and (c) an ability to express historical understanding in
writing.
Psychology
SS153201
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
2 Semesters
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and
behavior. The course is divided into six content areas and
uses the scientific methods to explore research methods
and ethical consideration. Developmental psychology
takes a life span approach to physical, cognitive,
language, emotional, social, and moral development.
Cognitive aspects of the course focus on learning,
memory, information processing, and language.
Personality, Assessment, and Mental Health topics
include psychological disorders, treatment, personality,
and assessment. Socio-cultural dimensions of behavior
deal with topics such as conformity, obedience,
perceptions, attitudes, and influence of the group on the
individual. The Biological Basis focuses on the way the
brain and nervous system function, including sensation,
perception, motivation, and emotion.
Psychology Advanced Placement
SS155814
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
2 Semesters
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Placement is based on: reading level
of 14.0, 3.0 G.P.A. and recommendation of previous
History teacher.
Psychology, Advanced Placement is a course based on
content established by the College Board. This course is
designed to introduce students to the systematic and
scientific study of the behavior and mental processes.
Topics include: (1) history and approaches, (2) research
methods, (3) biological bases of behavior, (4) sensation
and perception, (5) states of consciousness, (6) learning,
(7) cognition, (8) motivation and emotion, (9)
developmental psychology, (10) personality, (11) testing
and individual differences, (12) abnormal psychology, (13)
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treatment of psychological disorders, and (14) social
psychology
Sociology
SS153401
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Sociology allows students to study human social behavior
from a group perspective. The sociological perspective is
a method of studying recurring patterns in people’s
attitudes and actions and how these patterns vary across
time, cultures, and in social settings and groups. Students
will describe the development of sociology as a social
science and identify methods of research. Through
research methods such as scientific inquiry students will
examine society, group behavior, and social structures.
The influence of culture on group behavior is addressed
through institutions such as the family, religion, education,
economics, community organizations, government, and
political and social groups. The impact of social groups
and institutions on group and individual behavior and the
changing nature of society will be examined. Influences
on group behavior and social problems are included in the
course. Students will also analyze the role of individuals
in the community and social problems in today’s world.
Topics in Social Science: Sociology SS155011
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Sociology
Topics in Social Science provides students with an
opportunity for in-depth study of a specific topic, theme, or
concept in one of the social science disciplines such as
anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography,
political science, psychology, or sociology. It is also
possible to focus the course on more than one discipline.
A subtitle should be included to give a clear idea of the
course content. For example, a course focusing on a
specific in political science might be entitled, “Topics in
Social Science: Comparative Government.” Courses
taught under this title should emphasize scientific methods
of inquiry and help students develop effective research
and thinking skills.
U. S. Government
SS154001
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
REQUIRED: United States Government provides a
framework for understanding the purposes, principles, and
practices of constitutional representative democracy in the
United States. Responsible and effective participation of
citizens is stressed. Students will understand the nature
of citizenship, politics, and governments and understand
the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how these
are part of local, state, and national government.
Students will examine how the United States Constitution
protects rights and provides the structure and functions of
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various levels of government. How the United States
interacts with other nations and the government’s role in
world affairs will be examined. Using primary and
secondary resources, students will articulate, evaluate,
and defend positions on political issues. As a result, they
will be able to explain the role of individuals and groups in
government, politic, and civic activities and the need for
civic and political engagement of citizens in the United
States.
U. S. Government and Politics Advanced Placement
SS156004
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Placement will be based on a minimum
reading level of 14.0, a 3.0 G.P.A., and the
recommendation of the 11th grade History teacher.
Must be taken with 156604, AP Economics.
United States Government and Politic, Advanced
Placement is a course based on content established by
the College Board. Topics include: (1) constitutional
underpinnings of United States government, (2) political
beliefs and behaviors, (3) political parties, interest groups,
and mass media, (4) institutions of national government,
(5) public policy, and (6) civil rights and civil liberties.
U. S. History
SS154201
Grade 11
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
REQUIRED: United States History builds upon concepts
developed in previous studies of U.S. History. Students
are expected to identify and review significant events,
persons, and movements in the early development of the
nation. The course then gives major emphasis to the
interaction of key events, people, and political, economic,
social, and cultural influences in national developments
from the late nineteenth century through the present.
Students are expected to trace and analyze chronological
periods and examine the significant themes and concepts
in U,S. History. They will develop historical thinking and
research skills and use primary and secondary sources to
explore topical issues and to understand the cause for
changes in the nation over time.
U. S. History Advanced Placement SS156204
Grade 11-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Placement: Reading level of 14.0, 3.0
G.P.A. and recommendation of 10th grade history
teacher.
United States History, Advanced Placement is a course
based on the content established by the College Board.
The course has a chronological frame from 1492 to the
present and focuses on multiple causation and change in
United States history over time. A variety of historical
themes are examined in order to place the history of the
United States into larger analytical contexts. Students are
expected to analyze and interpret primary sources and
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develop awareness of multiple interpretations of historical
issues in secondary sources. Historical events and issues
in U.S. history are to be examined from multiple
perspectives.
World Geography
SS154601
Grade 9 – 10
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
World Geography allows students to study the interaction
of humans and their environments in a world setting.
Students study global patterns of physical and cultural
characteristics, including the Earth/sun relationship,
atmospheric and oceanic circulation, landforms, climate,
vegetation, population, economic and political structures,
culture, cultural diffusion, and international and
interregional connections. Using maps, geographic
representations and technology such as geographic
information systems (GIS) students will examine spatial
relationships, the interaction of physical and cultural
characteristics of designated places, areas, or regions.
Students are expected to apply knowledge of geographic
concepts and uses of geography to inquiry, research, and
participatory processes. Guiding course content are the
themes of location, characteristic of place,
human/environmental interaction, movement between
places, and regions. Emphasized are elements of the
National Geography Standards: The World in Spatial
Terms, Places and Regions, Physical Systems, Human
Systems and Environment and Society.
Human Geography Advanced Placement
SS157201
Grade Level 9-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 year
2 credits
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Human Geography, Advanced Placement is a course
based on the content established by the College Board.
The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to
introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and
processes that have shaped human understanding, use,
and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial
concepts and landscape analysis to examine human
social organization and its environmental consequences.
They also learn about the methods and tools geographers
use in their science and practice. Topics include: (1)
Geography: its nature and perspectives, (2) population, (3)
cultural patterns and processes, (4) political organization
of space, (5) agriculture and rural land use, (6)
industrialization and economic development, and (7)
cities and urban land use.
World History and Civilization SS154801
Grade 10
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
REQUIRED: World History emphasizes events and
developments in the past that greatly affected large
numbers of people across broad areas and that
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significantly influenced peoples and places in subsequent
eras. Key events related to people and places as well as
transcultural interaction and exchanges are examined in
this course. Students are expected to compare and
contrast events and developments involving diverse
peoples and civilizations in different regions of the world.
They will examine examples of continuity and change,
universality and particularity, and unity and diversity
among various peoples and cultures from the past to the
present. Students are also expected to practice skills and
process of historical thinking and research and apply
content knowledge to the practice of thinking and inquiry
skills and processes. There will be continuous and
pervasive interactions of processes and content, skills and
substance, in the teaching and learning of history.
World History and Civilization SS157604
Advanced Placement
Grade 10-12
Core 40/AHD/THD
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: European History Advanced Placement
World History, Advanced Placement is a course that
provides students with the content established by the
College Board. The course will have a chronological
frame from the periods 800 B.C.E to the present. AP
World History focuses on five overarching themes.
Interaction between humans and environment,
Development and interaction of cultures, State-building,
expansion, and conflict, Creation expansion and
interaction of economic systems, Development and
transformation of social structures.
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Technology Department
Pathway
Engineering/
Architecture
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Career
Technology
Systems
(IC3-certification)
Or
Digital Tools
Introduction to
Architecture &
Engineering
(Design
Processes)
Computer In
Design
(Dual Credit
Course with Ivy
Tech)
Advanced
Architecture &
Engineering
(Fundamentals of
Engineering)
Engineer,
Architect, CAD
Drafter
Average
Annual Salary
$65,370
Technology
Systems
(IC3-certification)
Or
Digital Tools
Construction
Systems
Construction
Processes
Tech
Enterprise
(1-Sem.)
4806 01
Tech &
Society
(1-Sem.)
Construction
Manager
Average
Annual Salary
$76,345
Technology
Systems
(IC3-certification)
Or
Digital Tools
Communication
Systems
(Computer
Graphics)
Communication
Processes
(Computer
Graphics)
Tech
Enterprise
(1-Sem.)
4806 01
Tech &
Society
(1-Sem.)
Computer
Graphics
Design
Specialist
Average
Annual Salary
$59,354
Technology
Systems
(IC3-certification)
Or
Digital Tools
Transportation
Systems
Transportation
Processes
Tech
Enterprise
(1-Sem.)
4806 01
Tech &
Society
(1-Sem.)
Transportation
Director
Average
Annual Salary
$140,175
Technology
Systems
(IC3-certification)
Or
Digital Tools
Manufacturing
Systems
Manufacturing
Processes
Tech
Enterprise
(1-Sem.)
4806 01
Tech &
Society
(1-Sem.)
Manufacturing
Manager
Average
Annual Salary
$154,856
Construction
Communications
Transportation
Manufacturing
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Technology
Recommended Class progression for Technology
Department
Introductory Class
Technology Systems
TECH480801
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 9-12
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Technology Systems is a course that focuses on the
technologies used in the career pathways related to
Architecture & Construction, Arts, A/V Technology &
Communications, Manufacturing, Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics and the Transportation,
Distribution, & Logistics career clusters. Instructional
strategies include creative problem solving activities that
address real-world problems and opportunities.
Computer experiences are used to incorporate graphics,
simulations, networking, and control systems. Students
are also introduced to, and engaged in, investigating
career opportunities within a career cluster of their
choice. Systems thinking skills are used by students to
study, diagram, and test a solution to a scenario related
to their career interests. Students may take Digital Tools
course from the Business Department as a replacement
course.
Second Year Courses (see Pathway Chart)
Communication Systems (Computer Graphics)
TECH478001
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 10-12 1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Technology Systems, or Digital
Communication Tools, or Instructor Approval
Communication Systems is a course that specializes in
how people use modern communication systems to
exchange information and ideas. These systems allow
people to grow intellectually, express feelings, and better
understand diverse cultures. This course explores the
application of the tools, materials, and techniques used
to design, produce, use, and asses systems of
communication. Instructional strategies introduce
students to the world of communication technology
through a variety of means including: presentations,
discussions, and laboratory activities. Students will
produce graphic and electronic media as they apply
communication technologies. Most activities are
designed for small group work since communication
takes place between two parties or machines.
Design Processes
TECH479401
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 10-12 1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Technology Systems, or Digital
Communication Tools, or Instructor Approval
Design Processes is a course that specializes in modern
design and engineering processes with a focus on
creative problem solving in developing, engineering,
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testing, and communicating designs for products,
structures, and systems. Classroom activities help
students to understand the steps used to move an idea
from a designer’s mind into an engineered artifact,
process, or system. Students will participate in design
activities using critical thinking skills that require them to:
identify problems; generate alternative solutions; select
and refine the most plausible solution; develop
specifications for the solution; model and test the
solution; and present the final solution for approval.
Construction Systems
TECH478201
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 10-12 1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Technology Systems, or Digital
Communication Tools, or Instructor Approval
Construction Systems is a course that specializes in how
people use modern construction systems and the
management of resources to efficiently produce a
structure on a site. Students will explore the application
of tools, materials, and energy in designing, producing,
using, and assessing the construction of structures.
Classroom activities introduce students to the
techniques used in applying construction technology to
the production of residential, commercial, and industrial
buildings in addition to civil structures. Students learn
how architectural ideas are converted into projects and
how projects are managed during a construction project
in this course.
Manufacturing Systems
TECH4784 01
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 10-12
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Technology Systems, or Digital
Communication Tools, or Instructor Approval
Manufacturing Systems is a course that 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. Activities allow students to
study techniques used in identifying and obtaining
resources in addition to developing an understanding of
the primary and secondary processes used to convert
raw materials into finished products.
Transportation Systems
TECH478601
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 10-12 1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Technology Systems, or Digital
Communication Tools, or Instructor Approval
Transportation Systems is a course that specializes in
the study of the transportation systems used to support
commerce and the logistics for the efficient movement of
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goods and people. In this course, students will explore
the systems, techniques and vehicles used to move
people and cargo on land, water, air, and space.
Activities allow students to understand a variety of
transportation systems and investigate the energy,
power and mechanical systems used to move people
and products from one location to another.
Third Year courses (see Pathway Chart)
Communication Processes (Computer Graphics)
TECH479001
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 10-12 1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Communication Systems (Computer
Graphics) or Instructor Approval
Communication Processes is a course that specializes in
using modern communication processes to exchange
messages and information at greater volumes and
improved speeds. This course explores the various
technical processes used to link ideas and peoples
through the uses of electronic and graphic media. Major
goals of this course include an overview of
communication technology; the way it has evolved, how
messages are designed and produced, and how people
may profit from creating information services and
products. Students will explore mass media
communication processes including radio and television
broadcasting, publishing and printing activities,
telecommunication networks, recording services,
computer and data processing networks, and other
related systems.
Computers in Design & Production Systems-Dual
Credit w/ Ivy Tech State College
TECH480001
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 10-12 1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Introduction to Architecture &
Engineering or Instructor Approval
Computers in Design and Production Systems 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. 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: design documentation using CAD systems;
assignments involving the interface of CAD, CAM, and
CIM technologies; computer simulation of products and
systems; animation and related multimedia applications;
control technologies; and automation in the modern
workplace.
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Construction Processes
TECH479201
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 10-12 1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Construction Systems
Construction Processes is a course that specializes in
using modern technological processes to produce
structures on a site. Structures may include residential,
commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings.
Additional structures may include special purpose
facilities built for displays, sports contests, and
transportation terminals. Students will study construction
technology topics such as preparing a site, doing
earthwork, setting footings and foundations, building the
superstructure, enclosing the structure, installing
systems, finishing the structure, and completing the site.
Students may also investigate topics related to the
purchasing and maintenance of structures.
Manufacturing Processes
TECH479601
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 10-12 1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Manufacturing Systems or Instructor Approval
Manufacturing Processes is a course that specializes in
using modern manufacturing processes to obtain
resources and change them into industrial materials,
industrial products and consumer products. Activities
provide an understanding of the characteristics and
properties of industrial materials and the processing of
these materials into consumer goods. 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. In this course, each of these
processes is a major body of content. It is through the
study of common principles, supported by related
laboratory and problem solving activities, that
understanding is developed and reinforced.
Transportation Processes
TECH479801
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 10-12 1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Technology Systems or Instructor Approval
Transportation Processes is a course that specializes in
the study of the transportation processes and the
logistics of moving people, cargo and goods from one
location to another. Transportation is a managed system
that uses inputs, processes, and outputs to move
people, cargo and goods. Content of this course
includes the study of how transportation impacts
individuals, society, and the environment and how these
processes require continual assessment/feedback to
control the system. This course focuses on the
environments in which transportation occurs: land, air,
water, and space and the logistical processes for
receiving, storing, routing, loading, transporting,
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unloading, storing and delivering of people, cargo and
goods.
Fourth Year Courses (see Pathway Chart)
Fundamentals of Engineering
TECH480201
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 11-12 1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Computers in Design & Production
Systems or Instructor Approval
Fundamentals of Engineering is a course that focuses
on the process of applying engineering, technological,
scientific and mathematical principles in the design,
production, and operation of products, structures, and
systems. An engineer is a highly educated and trained
problem solver who engages in the functions of
research, development, planning, design, production,
and project management. Engineers often work as part
of a team to plan, design, and supervise a product from
concept to completion. This is a hands-on course
designed to provide students interested in engineering
careers to explore experiences related to specialized
fields such as civil, mechanical, and materials
engineering, etc. The topics of ethics and the impacts of
engineering decisions are also addressed. Classroom
activities are organized to allow students to work in
teams and use modern technological processes,
computers, CAD software, and production systems in
developing and presenting solutions to engineering
problems.
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and intellectual existence of all people. The development
of technology has brought about new dangers related to
material and social wealth. This is leading to a growing
awareness of the direct and indirect consequences of
our technological world, and the need to develop
alternative means of accomplishing societal goals. As
technologies become more powerful and integrated
across societies, the ability to foresee the social,
economic, and environmental consequences of their
development has become increasingly critical. The goal
of this course is to increase student awareness of the
uncertainties and future direction associated with
technological development. Emphasis is given to the
nature of technology, the impact of devices and systems
on the quality of life, assessment of the benefits and
risks of technology, technological ethics for responsible
decision making.
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY COURSES:
The following courses MAY be added to the 2012-2013
offerings:
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Please see your counselor in the Spring to determine the
course status.
Technology Enterprise
TECH480601
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 11-12 1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Technology Systems & One other
Technology Course or Instructor Approval
Technology Enterprises is an application course that
allows students to apply technological, engineering, and
managerial principles in organizing, financing, and
operating a company to produce a product, structure, or
service. Students learn through this course how
enterprises are developed and operated in an efficient
manner. The key focus of this course is to allow students
to structure and operate a real-life enterprise within the
classroom environment. Students learn about the kinds
of productive enterprises; principles of management;
how to develop products and services; how to organize
an enterprise; how to operate an enterprise; the delivery
of products or services; the marketing of products or
services and the closing of an enterprise.
Technology and Society
TECH480401
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade: 11-12 1 Semester
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Technology Systems & One other
Technology Course or Instructor Approval
Technology and Society is a course that specializes in
the study of technology as a pervasive, complex force
that is interwoven in the cultural, social, political, ethical
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World Language
Level I (All Languages)
French I
German I
Spanish I
WL202001
WL204001
WL212001
Grade 9 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students with opportunities to:
respond to and give oral directions and commands and
to make routine requests in the classroom and in public
areas; understand and use appropriate forms of address
in courtesy expressions and be able to tell about daily
routines and events; ask and answer simple questions
and participate in brief guided conversations related to
their needs and interests; read isolated words and
phrases in a situational context, such as menus, signs,
and schedules; comprehend brief written directions and
information; read short narrative texts on simple topics;
and write familiar words and phrases in appropriate
contexts and respond in writing to various stimuli.
Additionally, students learn nonverbal communication
such as body language and gestures. They learn how
some of the major holidays are celebrated as well as
where the countries are located that speak the targeted
language. Students learn how to greet and say goodbye
and the behaviors accompanying them in a variety of
social situations. They learn to respond appropriately
and use courtesy behaviors when introducing/being
introduced. Students learn the appropriate etiquette in a
variety of social settings.
Level II (All Languages)
French II
German II
Spanish II
WL202201
WL204201
WL212201
Grade 10 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level I
Language or its equivalent.
Students are able to ask questions regarding routine
activities; participate in conversations on a variety of
topics; relate simple narrative about a personal
experience or event; interact in a variety of situations to
meet personal needs, such as asking permission, asking
for or responding to an offer of help, and expressing
preferences pertaining to everyday life; understand main
ideas and facts from simple texts over familiar topics;
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read aloud with appropriate intonation and
pronunciation; and write briefly in response to given
situations, for example postcards, personal notes, phone
messages, and directions, as well as write letters using
culturally appropriate format and style. Additionally,
students become familiar with major geographical
features and historical events of the country/countries
being studied. They are introduced to different aspects
of the culture such as the visual arts, architecture,
literature, and music.
They are able to extend and respond to hospitality as a
host or a guest. They know when it is acceptable to be
late and when one must be on time.
Level III (All Languages)
French III
German III
Spanish III
WL202401
WL204401
WL212401
Grade 11 – 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Level
II Languages or its equivalent and Teacher Recommendation
Students are able to: respond to factual and interpretive
questions and interact in a variety of social situations,
such as expressing regret condolences, and complaints,
and using more than rote memory formula phrases; read
for comprehension from a variety of authentic materials,
such as advertisements in newspapers and magazines,
and cartoons and personal correspondence; read short
literary selections; write paraphrases, summaries, and
brief compositions. Students learn about major historical
events and some of the persons who played key roles.
They discuss how the political structures can affect a
country’s history and future. They study the value
systems and appropriate participation at special
occasions such as birthdays, weddings, funerals and
anniversaries. Students make presentations on the
visual arts, literature and music.
Level IV (All Languages) Advanced Placement
Grade 12
Core 40/AHD/THD/DE
French IV
German IV Spanish IV
WL202604
WL204604
WL212604
1 Year
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Level III Languages or its equivalent and Teacher
Recommendation
Students respond to factual and interpretive questions,
interact in complex social situations, and express
opinions and make judgments; give presentations on
cultural topics; paraphrase or restate what someone else
has said; read for comprehension from a variety of
longer authentic materials, as well as make judgments
about what is read; and write well-organized
compositions on a given topic. The students are aware
of the relationship between various art forms in at least
one major historical period. They can adjust speech
appropriate to the situation and the audience. Students
are aware of the major literary, musical, and artistic
periods of at least one of the target cultures.
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Vocational Programs
AUTO
Automotive Services Technology I
VOC551011
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11 – 12
1 Year
6 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Automotive Services Technology includes classroom
and laboratory experiences that incorporate training in
service and repair work on all types of automotive
vehicles. Included in the course is training in the use of
service/repair information and a variety of hand and
power tools. Instruction and practice provides
opportunities for students to diagnose malfunctions,
disassemble units, perform parts inspections, and repair
and replace parts. Course content should address
NATEF/ ASE standards leading to certification in one or
more of the following areas: steering and suspension;
brakes; engine performance; manual transmissions and
differential; automatic transmissions; electrical systems;
air conditioning; and, engine repair. Mathematical skills
will be reinforced through precision measuring activities
and cost estimation/calculation activities. Scientific
principles taught and reinforced in this course include
the study of viscosity, friction, thermal expansion, and
compound solutions. Written and oral skills will also be
emphasized to help students communicate with
customers, colleagues, and supervisors.
Course taught at Charlestown High School.
Automotive Services Technology II VOC551021
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 12
1 Year
6 Credits
Prerequisite: Vocational Auto Mechanics I.
Instructor Approval. Application and interview
required.
Automotive Services Technology includes classroom
and laboratory experiences that incorporate training in
service and repair work on all types of automotive
vehicles. Included in the course is training in the use of
service/repair information and a variety of hand and
power tools. Instruction and practice provides
opportunities for students to diagnose malfunctions,
disassemble units, perform parts inspections, and repair
and replace parts. Course content should address
NATEF/ ASE standards leading to certification in one or
more of the following areas: steering and suspension;
brakes; engine performance; manual transmissions and
differential; automatic transmissions; electrical systems;
air conditioning; and, engine repair. Mathematical skills
will be reinforced through precision measuring activities
and cost estimation/calculation activities. Scientific
principles taught and reinforced in this course include
the study of viscosity, friction, thermal expansion, and
compound solutions. Written and oral skills will also be
emphasized to help students communicate with
customers, colleagues, and supervisors.
Course taught at Charlestown High School.
BUILDING TRADES
Building Trades Technology I
VOC558011
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11 – 12
1 Year
6 Credits
Prerequisite: See Description
Building Trades Technology includes classroom and
laboratory experiences concerned with the erection,
installation, maintenance, and repair of buildings,
homes, and other structures using
assorted materials such as metal, wood, stone, brick,
glass, concrete, or composite materials.
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 also be
emphasized. Instruction in plastering, masonry, tile
setting, dry wall installation, plumbing, residential wiring
and roofing should be covered in the course of study.
Additional areas of instruction can include operation and
maintenance of heavy equipment used in the
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construction industry and processes used for digging,
grading, clearing, and excavating. Students will develop
accurate and 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 of 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’
abilities to accurately interpret instructions and provide
WELDING
Building Trades Technology II
VOC558021
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 12
1 Year
6 Credits
Prerequisite: See Description
Building Trades Technology includes classroom and
laboratory experiences concerned with the erection,
installation, maintenance, and repair of buildings,
homes, and other structures using
assorted materials such as metal, wood, stone, brick,
glass, concrete, or composite materials.
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 also be
emphasized. Instruction in plastering, masonry, tile
setting, dry wall installation, plumbing, residential wiring
and roofing should be covered in the course of study.
Additional areas of instruction can include operation and
maintenance of heavy equipment used in the
construction industry and processes used for digging,
grading, clearing, and excavating. Students will develop
accurate and 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 of 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’
abilities to accurately interpret instructions and provide
Welding Technology I
VOC577611
Welding Technology II
VOC577621
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11 – 12
1 Year 6 Credits
Prerequisite: None
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.
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RADIO/TV
Radio/TV Broadcasting/
Beginning Telecommunications I
VOC598611 1 year 2 Credits
VOC598621 1 year 4 Credits
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 11-12
Prerequisite: WJHS Advisors approval, based on
application, interview and audition.
This is a course open to juniors and seniors at
Jeffersonville, Charlestown and New Washington High
Schools.
Description: In this introduction to Radio and TV
Broadcasting, students will develop competencies in
various communication, marketing, media, production
and technical functions and tasks performed by
employees in radio and TV broadcasting and
telecommunications occupations. Areas stressed during
the year include career opportunities, production,
programming, announcing, broadcast equipment
operation, news and sports casting, broadcasting
regulations and laws, station organization, technical,
Oral / written communication and listening skills.
Experiences include all aspects of the daily production of
an in-school television news operation. Also included are
news and sports reporting and anchoring as well as
commercial sales and production, job shadowing, field
trips and internships.
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Radio/TV Broadcasting/
Advanced Telecommunications
VOC598631
1 year
2 Credits
VOC598641
1 year
4 Credits
VOC598651
1 year
6 Credits
Core 40/AHD/THD/CAS/CTP/DE
Grade 12
1 year
Prerequisite: Radio/TV Broadcasting I, WJHS
Advisors approval, based on application, interview
and audition.
This is a course open to seniors at Jeffersonville,
Charlestown and New Washington High Schools
Description: In this second year of Radio and TV
Broadcasting, students will continue to develop
competencies in various communication, marketing,
media, production and technical functions and tasks
performed by employees in radio and TV broadcasting
and telecommunications occupations. Students will
choose areas of interest and concentrate on those areas
during second semester. Areas stressed during the year
include career opportunities, production, programming,
announcing, broadcast equipment operation, news and
sports casting, broadcasting regulations and laws,
station organization, technical, Oral / written
communication and listening skills. Experiences include
all aspects of the daily production of an in-school
television news operation. Teaching and Leading first
year students. Also included are news and sports
reporting and anchoring as well as commercial sales and
production, job shadowing, field trips and internships.
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Prosser School of Technology
Prosser by the Numbers
3205 College Credits (a
record number)
1374 Students enrolled
739 Certifications and
licenses earned ( a
record number)
94
Technical Honors
diploma candidates
21
Different high
schools
23
Prosser Programs
17
12
7
4
1
½
Students can earn dual (transcripted)credit – free college credit for many Prosser
Programs
Prosser is the largest career center in the state of Indiana.
Many Prosser programs afford students the opportunity to earn an industry specific
certification/license.
Prosser makes earning a Technical Honors diploma possible
Six different counties for a total of 21 high schools send students to Prosser
A wide variety of programs are offered at Prosser. Visit our website for a complete listing
www.Prossertech.org
Prosser has program specific scholarships available for students each year.
Students received
scholarships/awards
at end of year
Awards ceremony
Credits possible
High School credit is awarded by the student’s high school. Students earn 3 credits per
semester for a total of 12 over the course of 2 years
Students qualified
Students have the option to participate in many co-curricular clubs at Prosser. Skills USA,
for National Skills
Business Professionals of America (BPA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), American
Competition
Welding Society (AWS), National Technical Honors Society just to name a few
State Champions
National Champion
School day
Skills USA competition winners 2010/2011
Skills USA competition winner 2010/2011
Students spend 2 hours 40 minutes in class: AM session 7:55 – 10:35 PM session 11:20 –
2:00
Prosser Program Guide
Agriculture
Horticulture Science
DOE 5132
Horticulture students study the biology and technology involved in the production, processing and marketing of horticultural plants and products.
Students study plant propagation and growth, growth media, floriculture, greenhouse management, nursery stock and landscaping. While
participating in a variety of activities, including extensive laboratory work in the school’s five greenhouses, students grow plants to sell to the
community during winter and spring plant and flower sales events.
Related Careers: 1. Landscaper
2. Horticulture Sales
3. Sports Turf Specialist
Architecture and Construction
Architectual Drafting and Design
DOE 5640
Drafting students will learn the theory and skills of architectural drafting and design. Curriculum will focus on all aspects of fundamental drafting,
geometric constructions, orthographic (multi-view) drawings, ANSI standards, and residential design and site work. Students will learn to transition
from 2 dimensional drafting to 3 dimensional modeling. This course will utilize the most current computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling
software available.
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Related Careers:
1. Architect
2. Engineer
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3. Interior Designer
Construction Technology
DOE 5580
Construction students gain familiarity with all aspects of building of a single-family residence. Through classroom instruction and laboratory
experience, students acquire hands-on training in estimating, layout, footing and foundation, platform construction, framing, roofing, sidings,
insulation, exterior finish, window and door installation, and stair building. Students learn safe ways to construct brick and block walls; identify and
mix mortar; mix and finish concrete. During each school year, students construct one home in Prosser’s Builders’ Ridge subdivision to be sold on
the open real estate market.
Related Careers: 1. Frame/Trim Carpenter 2. Mason/Bricklayer
3. Construction Cost Estimator
Construction and Earthmoving Equipment Operator
Construction and Earthmoving Equipment students are trained to operate and/or maintain heavy equipment. Students learn how to maneuver and
operate heavy equipment on computerized simulators as well as on actual backhoes, skid-steers, excavators and bulldozers. In addition, students
learn to operate rollers, tractors, earthmovers, extended-hoes, graders, dump trucks, and rubber-tired loaders. Curriculum includes knowledge of
safety and preventative maintenance, surveying, road construction, and basic earthwork construction.
Related Careers: 1. Heavy Equipment Operator 2. Excavation Specialist
3. Home-site Specialist
Electrical Technology
DOE 5684
Electricity students learn basic electrical theory, residential, commercial and industrial wiring. An in-depth study of the National Electrical Code is a
primary focus as students wire the residential homes in Builders’ Ridge, Prosser’s subdivision. Industrial automation, including robotics,
programmable logic controllers, and mecha-tronics provide students with the high-demand training for factory maintenance, installation and repair
work. Included in the second year of study, motors, rotating machines, and electrical motor controls and basic aspects of green energy, including
photo-voltaics (solar) and wind turbines.
Related Careers: 1. Residential/Commercial/Industrial Electrician 2. Electro-Mechanical Technician
3. Electrical Engineer
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
DOE 5496
HVACR students learn all aspects of the fundamentals of residential and commercial HVACR. Curriculum will focus on the skills and knowledge
required for trouble-shooting, repairing and maintaining heating and air-conditioning units. In addition, students identify and interpret health, safety,
and welfare standards and codes as designated by local, state, or federal agencies. Students will install the HVAC units and ductwork in the
residential homes in Builders’ Ridge, Prosser’s subdivision.
Related Careers: 1. Residential/Commercial Technician
2. HVAC Sales and Service
3. HVAC Installation
Arts/AV Technology & Communications
Interactive Media
DOE 5232
Interactive Media students will utilize computer software to manipulate text, photos, graphics, sound and moving images into creative projects.
Interactive media emphasizes the development of digitally generated or computer enhanced products using multiple technologies. Graphic design,
animation, full audio and video production and photography are also included.
Related Careers: 1. Graphic Designer
2. Audio Engineer
3. Web Content Designer
Business and Marketing
Business Management and Finance
Management and Finance students will study curriculum that focuses on the roles and responsibilities of managers as well as opportunities and
challenges of ethically managing a business in the free enterprise system. A special focus will be placed upon 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.
Related Careers: 1. Accountant
2. Sales Representative
3. Business Manager
Health and Human Services
Cosmetology
DOE 5802
Cosmetology students study curriculum related to bacteriology, anatomy, hygiene, and sanitation, as well as, small business (salon) management,
record keeping, and customer relations. Students’ practical experiences will be conducted in a lab setting as well as in the Prosser School of
Cosmetology full-service salon. Cosmetology students accumulate the required 1500 clinical hours over the two-year period to be eligible to test for
the Indiana Cosmetology License.
Related Careers: 1. Cosmetologist
2. Nail Technician
3. Make-up Artist
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Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
DOE 5440
Culinary Arts students will successfully complete three the basic disciplines of baking, food and beverage, and culinary. Instruction includes
sanitation and safety requirements for food preparation; maintenance and operation of culinary tools and equipment; recipe reading and
measurement. In addition to classroom instruction, students’ practical experiences will be conducted in a lab setting as well as in the Prosser Café
and through participation in Prosser’s Culinary catering service.
Related Careers:
1.Chef
2. Caterer
3. Restaurant Manager
Health Science
DOE 5282
Health Science students study the skills common to specific health-career topics and study medical terminology, basic anatomy/physiology, disease
processes, infection control, and components for wellness and healthy lifestyle. Students learn and demonstrate technical skills in Prosser’s mock
clinical laboratories. In addition, students study the role of the healthcare worker, effective communication skills, and the legal and ethical standards
within the health care industry. Second-year students focus on career specialists and are placed in an actual clinical setting where they are
prepared for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. Students participate in a variety of other experiences such as nursing, lab testing,
obstetrics, imaging, physical therapy, surgery, medical offices or extended care.
Related Careers: 1. Nurse
2. Medical Assistant
3. X-Ray Technician
Introduction to Pharmacy
DOE 5214
Pharmacy students will attend their home school for a full schedule of classes and attend Prosser’s pharmacy class two days a week from 3:45 p.m.
– 6:00 p.m. Students study an introduction to health care systems, basic medical and pharmaceutical terminology, body systems, pharmaceutical
dispensation, drug conversions, legal and ethical responsibilities, the role of the pharmacist/technician, pharmaceutical industry trends. In addition,
students participate in a required internship within an actual pharmacy. Students must be 18 by November 1 st to participate in this experience.
Related Careers:
1. Pharmacist
2. Pharmacy Technician
3. Pre-Med anufacturing and Engineering
Information Technology
Networking
DOE 5234
Networking students will learn how to assemble and configure computers, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and
software problems. Students will also learn all aspects of network support including the fundamental concepts of local, wide area, and home
networks. The Network Systems curriculum is aligned with Comptia A+, Comptia Network+, and Cisco CCNA.
Related Careers: 1. Information Systems Management
2. Computer Installation & Maintenance
3. Computer Systems Analysis
Computer Programming
DOE 5236
Computer Programming students design, develop, test, document, implement and maintain computer systems and software. Programming
introduces the structured techniques necessary for efficient solution of business-related computer programming logic problems and coding solutions
into the high-level languages . Students learn computer languages, including Visual Basic and C++, JAVA, PHP, XHTML, Javascript, XML, AJAX,
Oracle and SQL .
Related Careers: 1. Computer Programmer 2. Computer Software Engineer 3. Database Manager
Public Safety
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice students will study the basic fundamentals of law enforcement and the criminal justice system. The Criminal Justice curriculum is
based on the standards and content provided by official law enforcement academies. Students will learn criminal law, traffic control, and how to
conduct effective criminal investigations. Students will also learn personal safety and defense tactics and participate in weekly physical training.
Related Careers: 1. Police Officer
2. Probation Officer
3. Conservation Officer:
Fire and Rescue/EMT
Fire and Rescue students will focus on all aspects of Fire Science in the first year curriculum. This will include Firefighter safety and health, fire
control and behavior, rescue equipment, and hazardous materials. Second year curriculum will include pre-hospital care, medication identification,
and ambulance operations. Students completing the second year curriculum will be prepared to test for a Basic Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) certification.
Related Careers:
1. Firefighter
2. EMT
3. Paramedic
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Manufacturing
Precision Machine Technology
DOE 5782
Precision Machine students learn a basic understanding of the precision machining processes used in industry, manufacturing, maintenance and
repair. Students experience hands-on training on some of the most technologically advanced equipment found in industry, including CNC(computer
numerical control) lathes, CNC mills, EDM (electrical discharge machining) wire machines, CMM (coordinate measuring machine), CAD/CAM
(computer-aided design/computer-aided machining) computers, robots, lathes, mills, surface grinders, drill presses, and saws.
Related Careers: 1. Machinist
2. Tool & Die Maker
3. CNC Programmer
Welding Technology
DOE 5776
Welding Technology students learn to fabricate and weld metal, using shielded metal arc, oxy fuel, MIG, TIG, and plasma arc techniques and
procedures. In addition, students study the properties of metals, safety, blueprint reading, electrical principles, welding symbols, and mechanical
drawings. The principles of metallurgy, gases, and material science are integral to this course.
Related Careers: 1. Pipe Fitter
2. Iron Worker
3. Steel Fabricator
Transportation
Aviation Maintenance Technology
DOE 5520
Aviation Maintenance students receive instruction in power plants, airframes, aircraft drawing, basic electricity, basic physics, cleaning and corrosion
control, fluid lines and fittings, ground operations and servicing, maintenance publications, materials and processes, mathematics, mechanical
privileges and limitations, and aircraft weight and balance. The Aviation Maintenance program is located in the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) certified facility, located at Shawnee High School. Aviation Maintenance students are actually Jefferson Community Technical College
students and will attend classes with other JCTC students.
Related Careers:
1. Aviation Mechanic
2. Grounds Maintenance Crew
Aircraft Operations
DOE 5524
Aviation students will study and prepare for a career in aviation. First year curriculum will include air transportation, aircraft propulsion and operating,
ATC procedures, and primary ground school. Second year students (one credit) will exclusively log actual flight hours at the Clark County Airport.
Flight lessons can be scheduled during the day, after school or on weekends. Second year students may have the option of scheduling a full or
reduced load of classes at their high school. This program is uniquely operated in partnership with Vincennes University.
Related Careers:
1. Pilot
2. Air-Traffic Controller
3. Grounds Crew
Automotive Collision Repair Technology
DOE 5514
Auto Collision students train in many phases of the collision repair process: cost estimating, frame and body damage analysis, structural and unibody
three-dimensional measuring, metal straightening, MIG welding, computerized frame diagnosis, computerized color mixing, computerized estimating
of repair costs, panel and parts replacement. Students also learn auto-electrical systems, air-conditioning and air-bag systems. In addition to
completing classroom instruction, students’ practical experiences will be conducted in Prosser’s fully-operational auto collision business.
Related Careers:
1. Collision Repair Technician 2. Insurance Estimator/Appraiser 3. Automotive Refinish Tech
Automotive Services Technology
DOE 5510
Automotive Services Technology students learn industry theory and experience hands-on instruction in repairing vehicles using the latest diagnostic
and repair equipment in the automotive industry. Topics covered include steering and suspension, braking systems, manual transmissions,
differentials, automatic transmissions, air conditioning, engine repair, electrical systems and engine performance. In addition to completing
classroom instruction, students’ practical experiences will be conducted in Prosser’s fully-operational automotive services business.
Related Careers: 1. Auto Service Technician
2. Service Writer
3. Insurance Adjuster
Diesel Service Technology
DOE 5620
Diesel Service Technology students experience all phases of repair work on diesel engines and heavy equipment. Classroom and lab activities
utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and tools to repair and troubleshoot all aspects of diesel operation, service and maintenance. Students
also practice with the use of technical manuals, hand and power tools, and testing and diagnostic equipment .
Related Careers: 1. Diesel Maintenance Technician 2. Hydraulics Repair Technician 3. Service Writer
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