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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear TCHS Tiger Student,

This guide has been prepared to familiarize you with curricular opportunities at Triton Central High School. It will explain available courses, course sequence, graduation requirements, athletic eligibility, grading policies, and other matters pertaining to curriculum.

Each spring, Triton Central High School students must make extremely important choices about the courses they will take the following year. Students, you are the most important factor in this selection. Although teachers, counselors, and parents may advise you, it is you personally who is ultimately responsible for correct and wise choices. For that reason, you must study this guide carefully and give thoughtful consideration to your future goals. The best general advice is to select those subjects that interest you, understanding that all students must master an academic core of courses in order to graduate and pursue post-secondary and/or work opportunities.

While this handbook was current at the time of printing, we are constantly evaluating additional programming that we might offer to you. Any new offerings or other changes will be communicated through the Guidance Office.

Mr. Cary Chandler, Principal

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INDEX MISSION/VISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

POLICY NOTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

GUIDANCE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SCHEDULE CHANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ACADEMIC AWARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

GRADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CREDIT RECOVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

GRADUATION/……………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

POST SECONDARY/DUAL COLLEGE CREDITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DIPLOMA TRACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CAREER CLUSTERS AND PATHWAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

9TH GRADE REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

10TH GRADE REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

11TH GRADE REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

12TH GRADE REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ALPHABETICAL BY DEPT. . . . . . . . . . . . 28

CAREER CENTER PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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NORTHWESTERN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL CORPORATION

Our MissionNorthwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County, in cooperation with the home and community, is committed to fostering a culture of excellence where all stu-dents are provided opportunities to acquire and apply knowledge, skills and values to succeed and become responsible contributors to society.

Our Vision

Continuous improvement toward excellence.

Triton Central High School

VisionTCHS will be a premier Indiana school by implementing research driven best practices in a collaborative, technology-focused culture designed to cause student learning and promote success.

MissionTCHS daily creates a culture of continuous improvement of 21st Century Skills within a collaborative climate where every student has the opportunity for success.

We commit our resources and abilities to helping students succeed.

TRITON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SONG

We’ll sing the Triton War Song,We’ll give a fighting cry,

We’ll fight a Tiger’s battle,Tigers ever do or die,

And in the glow of the victory firelight,History cannot deny,

To add a page or two for the Tiger fighting crew,Beneath the Hoosier Sky!

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At Triton Central High School we believe . . . Students learn best in a safe, secure, and supportive environment. All students are encouraged to strive for their highest potential both

academically and socially. Teachers must maintain high expectations for their students. Students learn best when education is a team effort—parents, community,

school, and students. The primary objective of any high school teacher is preparing students for their

lives in society. We teach life-skills so that they become productive members of society.

Education is an on-going, life-long process. Students are expected to take the initiative for their own education. The attendance policy will impact positively the education of the students Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. Classroom instruction is student-centered and active.

Triton Central High School students will: Be scientifically literate and concerned. Develop mathematical reasoning, problem solving, critical thinking, and

computational skills. Assess how people, events, and decisions from the past influence the present

and the future. Communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking. Become good listeners and independent, critical, and creative thinkers. Understand human growth and development, the functions of the body, and

lifelong value of physical fitness. Appreciate the contributions of the arts to the human experience. Demonstrate an awareness of computer technology applications in various

subject areas, in fields of work, and in daily life. Understand and use effective techniques for communicating, problem solving

and decision making within small groups. Demonstrate an appreciation of the value and dignity of work. Develop the attitudes and skills of an informed, responsible, citizenry. Demonstrate pride in America and its heritage. Behave in accordance with the law and school rules. Develop an awareness of the need for planning. Take responsibility for their education and develop skills and knowledge to

become lifelong learners.

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POLICY NOTIFICATION STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Northwestern Consolidated School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, including limited English proficiency, age or disability in its educational programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (IC 22-9-1), IC 20-8,1-2m Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (1972 Educational Amendments), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is the policy of Northwestern Consolidated School District to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from racial harassment. It is also the policy of Northwestern Consolidated School District to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from sexual harassment.

Any employee, parent/guardian of a student enrolled in the Northwestern Consolidated School District, or student eighteen years of age or older may file a grievance if he/she believes there has been a civil rights violation of any of the above policies.

Any such grievance must be filed in writing within a reasonable period of time after the alleged violation occurred. The grievance must fully state the facts of the alleged violation and the remedy that is being sought. Forms to be used by any person making report of civil rights misconduct as defined in our Civil Rights policy are available in the Triton Central High School office as well as the administrative office for Northwestern Consolidated School District.

Inquiries regarding compliance as well as grievance procedures with Title IX, Section 504, or the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to the Superintendent’s Office of the Northwestern Consolidated School District, Fairland, IN, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC.

For additional information concerning Title IX and the Section 504’s, please contact the Northwestern Consolidated School District office at 4920 West 600 North, Fairland, IN 46126 (317-835-7461).

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TRITON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE PROGRAM

The counselor and social worker at Triton Central High School will promote the physical, social, emotional, and academic growth of our students. Our goal is to facilitate their high school experience and to help them prepare to be well-adjusted adults in their future life endeavors.

We attempt to prevent as well as remediate problems. We try to foster better communication between the students, staff and parents.

Counseling and Guidance at Triton Central High School is done with students, parents, and teachers. Students can request counseling or be referred by parent/teacher/friend, etc. When necessary, we make referrals to other counseling agencies or to those in private practice. Counselors help in the following ways:

Listen Provide assistance for personal problems Provide information on careers Provide college and technical school

guidance Provide financial aid and scholarship

guidance Do group testing and interpret results Meet with students to make course

selections Handle attendance referrals Check credits and graduation

requirements and keep permanent records

Make schedule changes and adjustments as needed

Advertise job openings available Advertise summer programs Sponsor college and military representa-

tives throughout the year Coordinate referrals to outside agencies Meet with parents and school staff Talk with students having academic

problems Assist with student tutoring

GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION

Each student in grades 9 through 12 is classified as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior. The status or classification of a student is based upon the total credits earned plus semesters attended. Classification is made at the start of a school year.

Freshman 0-9 Credits Sophomore10-20 credits+ 2 semesters Junior 21-29 credits+ 4 semesters Senior 30+ credits + 6 semesters

DEFINITIONS

CREDIT is earned by the satisfactory completion of a semester’s work. One credit is given for each class per semester.

PREREQUISITE is a course or grade level that must be completed before certain other courses may be taken. All course and grade level course prerequi-sites must be followed.

SEMESTER—Our school year is divided into two 18-week semesters.

GRADING PERIOD is nine weeks, two per semester.

DEFICIENCY REPORT—Grades are continually available through out the year on Power School. Please contact the guidance department if you have question on how to access grades.

AN EXPLANATION OF COMPARATIVE ACHIEVEMENT SYMBOLS

“I” INCOMPLETE—The pupil has been granted additional time to complete re-quired work before a permanent letter grade is determined.

MID-SEMESTER INCOMPLETE—An incomplete grade may be given at mid-semester without office permission.

SEMESTER INCOMPLETE—An incom-plete grade may be given at the end of a semester only with permission from the principal or assistant principal.

“WP” WITHDRAWN/PASSING—Printed on the permanent record label and not used in GPA computation.

“WF” WITHDRAWN/FAILING—Printed on the permanent record label and used in GPA computation.

AUDIT—Not fused in GPA computation, no credit.

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“NC” No Credit—Given to students who do not meet attendance requirements.

A—Excellent B—Good C—Average D—Fair F—Failed

REPEATING A COURSE

-Students may retake a course. -The student shall receive the higher percentage grade on their transcript for graduation requirements.-Both grades will remain on the transcript, only the highest grade will count towards credit and be figured into the cumulative GPA.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

We want to build the best possible schedule for you. We can do that if you will communicate with us before the next semester begins.

CHANGES FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR OR FIRST SEMESTER ARE PERMITTED:

Until the first of May This is the last time for changes for first

semester. **The only exceptions are stated below** Schedules will automatically be corrected

for missed prerequisites. No schedule changes during

registration. Please make all changes prior to registration.

CHANGES FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER ARE PERMITTED:

In December when you receive your sec-ond semester course selections in Homeroom, changes must be made before Christmas Break This is the last time for changes for

second semester. **The only exceptions are stated below.**

**EXCEPTIONS**

Students adding a class because they failed it

Students missing a class on their sched-ule due to a scheduling conflict

Students recommended for a class change by a teacher

Students adding a class because they are trying to upgrade their schedule

NOTE: These exceptions are only permitted if requested classes are not closed. We strongly recommend careful planning BEFORE the semester begins, as we do not guarantee the above exceptions.

Please call in advance to make appointments for schedule changes in the summer.

If students and parents wish to have students take a course that they were not recommended to take, they must meet with staff and administration.

If parents do not want their student to take a course they were recommended for, students and parents must meet with staff and administration.

ACADEMIC AWARDS

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After each grading period and semester, Triton Central High School will announce an “A” and “B” honor roll. The “A” Honor Roll includes any student receiving all “A’s” on his/her report card. The “B” Honor Roll includes any student receiving at least a “B” in every subject. Any grade received having a plus or minus attached will be considered as a whole letter. The “weighted grade” will be used when determining the “A”-“B” honor roll for AP classes.

The following academic honors are avail-able to our students:

CLASS RANK—At the end of each semester, the student’s GPA is com-puted. This is an accumulative average covering all four years of high school. A student may obtain his/her class rank from the guidance department.

HONORARY GRADUATION ESCORTS The top ten junior students are invited to be escorts and ushers at Commencement.

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS There are times when a department may issue an award to an exceptional student.

SCHOLARSHIPS—Several scholarships are available annually and interested students should contact the guidance department.

VALEDICTORIAN—The senior student with the highest accumulative GPA for four years of high school will receive this honor.

SALUTATORIAN—The senior student with the second highest accumulative GPA for four years of high school will re-ceive this honor.

CLASS RANK—Students will be ranked in the order of their grade point average from the highest grade point average down within a class. When there are multiple valedictorians (rank number 1) due to a tie in grade point average, the next highest rank will be determined by the number valedictorians ahead of the student. For instance, if there are two valedictorians (both ranked number 1), the next highest student rank will be num-ber 3. A student could be the school’s salutatorian and not have the class rank of number 2 in his/her class. Students on a non-diploma track will not be eligible for class rank or other academic considerations.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The Triton Central High School Chapter of the National Honor Society is governed by the constitution as set forth by the National Association of Secondary School Principals

Junior and senior students who have an accumulated GPA of 3.3 or the equivalent thereof, and who have been in attendance of Triton Central High School for at least one semester, are eligible for candidacy to membership. Eligible stu-dents shall be notified in writing and re-quested to complete and submit a per-sonal profile. Selection of members shall be by a

majority vote of the Faculty Council based upon the service, leadership and character of the student as denoted in the profile.

Students are expected to uphold the standards by which they were selected and are subject to review of membership status for failure to uphold standards.

Grading System

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Triton Central High School evaluates students on a nine-week grading system. A non-returnable report card is sent with the students to the parents at the end of each grading period. Parents are invited to the school for parent-teacher conferences at the end of the first grading period. Parents are encouraged to contact the

school and arrange appointments for discussing poor academic achievement by their student.

At the beginning of each course, teachers are expected to communicate their personal grading procedures and related policies to students.

Report cards are issued the week follow-ing the end of the grading period. The report is to be taken home at the end of the day. The letters A, B, C, D, and F will be used to evaluate the student’s work for the class rank. The grading scale is on a 4-point system.

An incomplete grade can be given in special circumstances to indicate work not done or turned in prior to the end of the grading period. All incomplete grades must be converted within two weeks after the end of the grading period.

Every teacher in every class is to give a final exam. Final exams will determine to more than 20% of the total semester grade. There will be a special exam schedule at the end of each semester.

PARENTAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION RECORDS

Education records are those official records, files, and data directly related to a student and maintained by the School Corporation. Such records encompass all the material kept in the student’s cumulative folder and includes such information as general identifying data, records of attendance and academic work completed, records of achievement, results of evaluative tests, health data, disciplinary records, test protocols, and individualized education programs. Educational records are the property of the School Corporation. Indiana Code 20-10.1-22.4 establishes access to these records.

CREDIT RECOVERY CLASSES

Credit Recovery Classes are available for students who have previously failed a class and/or are unable to fit a class into their regular school schedule. Those class grades are computed toward their GPA. Permission from the guidance de-partment is required for enrollment. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all work is completed prior to graduation. Failure to do so will result in the student not graduating and also not be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies. Students are expected to complete credit recovery classes in a timely manner. Failure to do so will result in the student being removed from the class. At that time it will be the student and guardian’s responsibility to enroll and pay for credit recovery courses through a pre-approved program.

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

Triton Central High School vocational openings are allotted for the morning and afternoon at Blue River Career Center and both morning and afternoons at Walker Career Center and Central Nine Career Center. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to and from vocational school. Behavior problems including those related to driv-ing will result in disciplinary action and could result in dismissal from the vocational school program.

GRADUATION

It shall be the policy of the school board to acknowledge each student’s successful completion of the instructional program appropriate to the achievement of the cor-poration goals and objectives as well a personal proficiency by the awarding of a diploma, certificate of achievement or cer-tificate of completion at appropriate cere-monies.

The board shall award a regular high school diploma to every student enrolled in this corporation who meets the requirements of graduation established by this board as required by the State of Indiana.

There shall be only one (1) diploma awarded by this corporation and no distinctions shall be made between various programs of instructions.

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Exception shall be made for students who meet the state requirements for an Academic Honors, Technical Honors or Core 40 Diploma.

The board shall award a Certificate of Achievement to a special education student who is not earning a diploma but who completes the school’s educational program prescribed in the student’s Individual Education Program. The board will award a Certificate of Completion to a student who completes the minimum courses required for high school graduation but does not meet the Graduation Qualifying Examination or Waiver requirements. The Certificate of Completion/Certificate of Achievement is not a diploma.

Commencement exercises will include those students who will be receiving a di-ploma as certified by the principal, and also those students who will be receiving a certificate of achievement or a certificate of completion. No student who has completed the requirements for graduation shall be denied a diploma, certificate of achievement or certificate of completion as a disciplinary measure. A student may be denied participation in the ceremony when personal conduct so warrants.

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ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

Students must be passing with five (5) credits in the preceding quarter or semester to be eligible for interscholastic athletics. The semester grade will take presidents over previous 9 weeks grades until a more recent 9 weeks grade is available.

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES FOR COLLEGE

ATHLETES

If you are first entering a Division I college in or after 2008, you will need to present 16 Core Courses in the following breakdown:

Graduate from high school; Successfully complete a core curriculum

of at least 16 academic courses as follows:

English.......................................4 years Mathematics (At the level of Algebra 1 or

above)........................................3 years Natural or physical science (at least 1

laboratory class)........................2 years Additional courses in English, mathemat-

ics or natural or physical science.1 year Social Studies ...........................2 years Additional academic courses (in any of

the above areas or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy). 4 years

Have a core-course grade-point average (based on a maximum of 4.000) and a combined score on the SAT verbal and math sections or a sum score on the ACT based on the qualifier index scale.

A “partial qualifier” is eligible to practice with a team at its home facility and receive an athletics scholarship during their other first year at a Division I school and then has three seasons of competition remaining.

A “partial qualifier” may earn a fourth year of competition, provided that at the beginning of the fifth academic year following the student-athlete’s initial, full-time collegiate enrollment, the student-athlete has received a baccalaureate degree.

In order to be classified a “partial qualifier,” you have not met the requirements for a qualifier but you’re required to:

Graduate from high school; Successfully complete a core curriculum

of at least 13 academic courses in the appropriate core areas.

Present a core-course grade-point average (based on a maximum of 4.000) and a combined score on the SAT verbal and math sections or a sum score on the ACT based on the partial qualifier index scale

Please check the clearinghouse website the Division I Core GPA and Test Score Sliding Scale.

A “non-qualifier” is a student who has not graduated from high school or who has presented neither the core-curriculum grade-point average nor SAT/ACT scores required for a qualifier.

A non-qualifier shall not be eligible for regular-season competition or practice during the first academic year in residence and then has three seasons of competition remaining. A nonqualifier during the first academic year in residence shall be eligible for nonathletics institutional financial aid that is not from an athletics source and is based on financial need only.

A non-qualifier may earn a fourth year of competition, provided that at the beginning of the fifth academic year following the student-athlete’s initial, full-time collegiate enrollment, the student-athlete has received a baccalaureate de-gree.

A student with a diagnosed disability who was not a qualifier may earn a fourth season of competition, provided the student-athlete has satisfied specified procedures and has completed at least 75 percent of his or her degree program at the beginning of the fifth academic year after the student-athlete’s full-time collegiate enrollment.

NCAA CERTIFICATION If you intend to participate in Division I or

II athletics as a freshman, you must register and be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.

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NCAA REGISTRATION PROCESS In order to be registered with the

clearinghouse, you must complete the student-release form and mail or fax the top (white) copy of the form to the clearinghouse along with the registration fee. Give the yellow and pink copies of the form to the guidance office, they will then send the yellow copy, along with an official copy of your high school transcript, to the clearinghouse. Your high school should keep the pink copy for its files. After graduation and before the school closes for the summer, your school also must send the clearinghouse a copy of your final transcript that confirms graduation from high school.

POST-SECONDARY CREDIT

Triton Central High School is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for students to meet their educational needs, including the opportunity to participate in a supplemental post-secondary education program. Senior students may enroll in post secondary credit classes, if the following criteria are met:

The institution must be an accredited public or private college or university located in Indiana that grants a bac-calaureate or associate degree.

Each student who wishes to enroll in an eligible institution under the program shall secure prior approval from the guidance department chairperson.

Students must meet the prerequisites of each course taken at the eligible institution.

The students and their parents are re-sponsible for providing their own transportation and for paying all costs of the post-secondary credit courses.

Students participating in post-secondary credit programs must attend a minimum of three classes at Triton Central High School. Students participating in athletics must be taking and passing at least five courses in order to be athletically eligible. Students participating in athletics must take a minimum of five classes. The total number of credits being earned during any one semester at the high school and at the eligible institution should not ex-ceed seven, unless the students have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Students with a GPA of 3.0 or above may earn more than seven credits per semester if enrolled in post-secondary courses and if approved by the guidance department.

A student is ineligible to participate in the program if participation would delay the student’s progress toward high school graduation.

A student is ineligible to participate in the program if the request is for enrollment in a course offered by Triton Central High School. An exception would be a scheduling conflict or a course cancellation.

The students will be eligible to receive post-secondary credit. Students who wish to receive high school credit shall receive prior approval from the guidance depart-ment chairperson at Triton Central High School. The student’s grades will be recorded on the transcript of the institution granting the credit.

Post secondary credit is not calculated in the student’s GPA.

The student upon completion of the course must provide proof of attendance at the secondary institution.

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DUAL COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES (all dual credit opportunities are subject to a possible fee and availability)

• Dual Credit courses offered at Blue River Career Center through IVY Tech

• Dual Credit Course Offerings throughTriton Central High School- Advanced College Project (ACP)- Ivy Tech- Oakland City University

• Attending post-secondary institutions simultaneously with high school courses-IUPUI- SPAN Program-Dual Credit Opportunities at any available college or university

If you are interested in attending other College’s or Universities please check with the guidance office.

• Advanced College Project-through Indiana UniversityACP is for high school students, gener-ally juniors and seniors, who have ade-quate preparation and the desire for more advanced work. Through its course offerings, ACP provides an op-portunity for high school students to be-gin college work while in high school. ACP is not a gifted and talented pro-gram. ACP courses are actual college courses intended to allow a wide range of students to engage in college-level work for college credit. ACP courses are designed for students with a solid aca-demic foundation, interests that can be furthered by acquiring college credit prior to high school graduation, and a serious commitment to completing the ACP course successfully.

ACP courses provide both high school and college credit (concurrent enroll-ment) and, therefore, allow students to fulfill requirements for high school grad-uation and requirements for college ad-

mission while beginning a college tran-script. The same general standards that apply for admission to Indiana Univer-sity apply to students seeking to enroll in ACP courses. However, student par-ticipation in ACP courses does not consti-tute admission to IU.

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Core 40 with Technical Honors Core 40 Core 40 with Academic Honors English 8 credits * English 9, 9H, 10, 10H,11, 11H, 12, 12 H or

Language W131 ACP Speech or Creative Writing

English 8 credits * English 9, 9H 10, 10H, 11, 11H, 12, 12H or


English 8 credits * English 9, 9H, 10, 10H, 11, 11H,12, 12H


Math 6 credits * Algebra I , *Algebra II, *Geometry Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, Finite, Calculus

AP, Calculus ACP, Probability and Statistics

Math 6 credits * Algebra I , *Algebra II, *Geometry Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, Finite, Calculus

AP, Calculus ACP , Probability and Statistics

Math 8 credits * Algebra I , *Algebra II, * Geometry, Pre-

Calculus/Trigonometry, Calculus ACP, Calculus AP, Finite, Probability and Statistics

Science 6 credits * Biology * Chemistry, Integrated Chemistry-Physics or

Physics Chemistry ACP, Biology ACP, Physics, ALS

Animal Science, ALS Plant and Soil Science, ALS Foods, Anatomy/Physiology. AP Environmental Science


Physics Chemistry ACP, Biology ACP, Physics , ALS

Animal Science, ALS Plant and Soil Science, ALS Food, Anatomy/Physiology. AP Environmental Science


Physics Chemistry ACP, Physics, ALS Animal

Science, ALS Plant and Soil Science, ALS Food, Biology ACP, Anatomy/Physiology, AP Environmental Science

Social Studies 6 credits * U.S. History or U.S. History ACP * Government * Economics or ACP Economics 2 credits in World History or Geography and

History of the World

Social Studies 6 credits * U.S. History or U.S. History ACP * Government * Economics or ACP Economics 2 credits in World History or Geography and


Social Studies 6 credits * U.S. History, U.S. History ACP * Government * Economics or ACP Economics 2 credits in World History or Geography and


Physical Education 2 credit * PE

Physical Education 2 credits * PE

Physical Education 2 credits * PE

Health Education 1 credit * Health



6 College and Career Pathways Cred-its -

Directed Electives 5 credits World Language, Fine Arts, or

Career/Technical area

Directed Electives 8-10 credits * World Language – earn 6 cr. In one language or

4 cr. each in two languages * 2 fine arts credits

11 Elective credits 8 Elective credits 6 to 8 Elective credits

* See Attachment Page 1747 CREDITS

*See Page 1542 CREDITS

* See Attachment Page 1647 CREDITS

*These are required courses that must be taken for the specified diploma.

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Diploma Tracks

COURSE DESCRIPTION GUIDE REQUIRED AND ELECTIVE CREDITS

General Diploma Students must earn a minimum of 40 credits for high school graduation.

Courses that may be counted toward the required credits prescribed are subject to the following provisions:

8 credits of language arts. The social studies requirement shall include 2 credits in United States History, 1 credit in United States

Government, and 1 credit in Economics or Consumer Economics A minimum of 4 credits of the mathematics requirement shall be from the mathematics area of study. Two

credits have to be Algebra I. Two credits may be from Business Math (business department). 2 of these credits must be taken during the junior or senior year.

One credit substitution of either a science or health and physical education credit may be used to fulfill the health education requirement for students qualifying under the religious objection provision of IC 20-10.1-4-7 (hygiene instruction).

The 4 credits of science shall include 2 credits in Biology and 2 from physical science.

To earn 6 College and Career Pathway credits

To earn 5 Flex Credits a student must complete one of the following:• Additional courses to the College and Career Pathway•Co-op classes offered to Seniors through Blue River Vocational School or Marketing field experience•High school/college dual credit courses•Additional Courses in:

-Language Arts-Social Studies-Mathematics-Science-World Languages-Fine Arts

CORE 40 DIPLOMA Students must earn a minimum of 42 credits for high school graduation. Requirements are on page 11. Language Arts —8 credits in literature or college-bound composition, Mathematics —6 credits from this list must include: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II. 6 credits must be

completed after entering High School. Class of 2016 and beyond must be enrolled in a Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning class each year of High School. Class of 2013, 2014 and 2015 must take 2 Mathematics Credits or 2 Physics credits the last two years in High School

Science —6 credits in laboratory science, including 2 in Biology, 2 in Chemistry or Integrated Chemistry/Physics or Physics, 2 additional credits from Biology ACP, Chemistry ACP, , Anatomy and Physiology. ALS Animal or ALS Plant & Soil,

Social Studies —6 credits distributed as follows: 2 in U.S. History, 1 in U.S. Government, 1 in Economics or 2 in World History or Geography and History of the World.

Directed Electives5 credits from the preceding or following subject areas:

World Language —French, Spanish, etc. Fine Arts —Art, Music Tech Career Area —at least 6 credits in logical sequence from a technical career cluster

Health, Physical Education, Safety2 credits

Physical Education I —2 credit (2 semesters) Health Education —1 credit (1 semester)

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Core 40 with Academic Honors DiplomaStudents who complete the following requirements will be eligible for an academic honors diploma.

Language Arts.........................8 credits Mathematics............................8 credits Science....................................6 credits Social Studies..........................6 credits World Language...............6 or 8 credits Fine Arts..................................2 credits Health and Safety......................1 credit Basic Physical Education.........2 credits

Total Needed.........................47 credits

Language Arts 8 credits in literature or college-bound composition Mathematics 8 credits must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and choose from the following Pre-

Calculus, Calculus AP, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics. Many Colleges now require 1 semester of Pre-Calculus. 6 credits must be completed after entering High School. Class of 2016 and beyond must be enrolled in a Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning class each year of High School. Class of 2013, 2014 and 2015 must take 2 Mathematics Credits or 2 Physics credits the last two years in High School

Science must include 2 credits in biology; 2 credits in chemistry, integrated chemistry/physics or physics, an additional 2 credits in Chemistry ACP, Biology ACP, Anatomy and Physiology, ALS Animal Science, ALS Plant & Soil Science.

Social Studies must include 2 credits in U.S. History, 1 credit in U.S. Government, and 1 credit in Economics. Two credits in World History or Geography and History of the World.

World Language must include 6 credits in one language or 4 credits in each of two languages. Fine Arts 2 credits must be taken in art or music. Only courses in which a student has earned a grade of “C-” or above may count toward an Academic Honors

Diploma. To be eligible for an Academic Honors Diploma, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of “B”

(3.000) or above. Accelerated mathematics (Algebra I) taken in the 8th grade counts toward Academic Honors Diploma.

* Academic Honors Students must complete one of the following: -Two Advanced Placement Courses and the corresponding AP exams-Academic, transferable dual high school/college courses resulting in 6 college credits, verifiable, from the priority course list.-One Advanced Placement course and corresponding AP exam and academic transferable dual high school/college course(s) resulting in 3 college credits-Score 1750 or higher composite score, each section must be 530 or higher -Score a 26 composite or higher on ACT

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Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma: Class 2016 and Beyond• Complete all requirements the following

Language Arts —8 credits in literature or college-bound composition Mathematics —6 credits from this list must include: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II. 6 credits must be

completed after entering High School. Class of 2016 and beyond must be enrolled in a Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning class each year of High School. Class of 2013, 2014 and 2015 must take 2 Mathematics Credits or 2 Physics credits that last two years in High School

Science —6 credits in laboratory science, including 2 in Biology, 2 in Chemistry or Integrated Chemistry/Physics or Physics, 2 additional credits from Biology ACP, Chemistry ACP, , Anatomy and Physiology. ALS Animal or ALS Plant & Soil,

Social Studies —6 credits distributed as follows: 2 in U.S. History, 1 in U.S. Government, 1 in Economics or 2 in World History or Geography and History of the World.

Health, Physical Education, Safety2 credits

Physical Education I —2 credit (2 semesters) Health Education —1 credit (1 semester)

Language Arts.........................8 credits Mathematics............................6 credits Science....................................6 credits Social Studies..........................6 credits College and Career Pathway…6 credits Health and Safety......................1 credit Basic Physical Education.........2 credits

Total Needed.........................47 credits

• Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count towards the diploma• Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.

Students must complete one of the following

PATHWAY DESIGNATED INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATION PATHWAY DESIGNATED DUAL HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES RESULTING IN 6 VERIFIABLE DUAL

COLLEGE CREDITS

STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

-Two Advanced Placement Courses and the corresponding AP exams -Academic, transferable dual high school/college courses resulting in 6 college credits, verifiable. -One Advanced Placement course and corresponding AP exam and academic transferable dual high

school/college course(s) resulting in 3 college credits -Score 1750 or higher composite score, each section must be 530 or higher -Score a 26 composite or higher on ACT Earn the following minimum Scores on WorkKeys: Reading 6, Math 6, Locating Info 5 Earn the following minimum score on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, and Math 75 Earn the following minimum score on Compass: Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80

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• Complete all requirements for Core 40• Complete a career-technical program (8 or more related credits)• Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count towards the diploma• Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.

Students must complete two of the following (students must also maintain a B average and earn a C or higher in all courses)

- Score at or above the following levels on WorkKeys: Reading for information-Level 6; Applied Mathe-matics-Level 6; Locating Information-Level 5

- Complete dual high school/college credit courses in a technical area (6 college credits)- Complete a Professional Career Internship course or Cooperative Education course (2 credits)- Complete an industry-based work experience as part of two-year technical education program (mini-

mum 140 hours)- Earn a state-approved, industry-recognized certification

Collage and Career Pathways by ClustersDOE Website for Additional Information

http://www.doe.in.gov/cte/indiana-college-career-pathways

Career Clusters

Agriculture Cluster: Agribusiness Pathway Horticulture and Landscape Management Pathway

Life Sciences Pathway with concentrations in the following: Animal Science Food Science Plants and Soils Natural Resources

Architecture and Construction Cluster: Commercial and Residential Facilities Pathway with concentrations in the following: Residential and Commercial Facilities Management Building and Facilities Management Building and Facilities Maintenance

Construction Trades Pathway with concentrations in one of the following: Construction Electrical Heavy Equipment HVAC

Drafting and Design Pathway with concentrations in one of the following: Architectural Mechanical

Arts, AV Technology and Communication Cluster: Web and Digital Communications Pathway with concentrations in the following: Interactive Media Radio TV

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Visual Arts Pathway with concentrations in the following: Commercial Photography Fashion, Textiles and Design Visual Communications

Business and Marketing Cluster: Business Administration Pathway with concentrations in the following: Accounting and Finance Entrepreneurship and Management with a focus in the following areas: Business Management Entrepreneurship Marketing Management with a focus in the following areas: Sports and Entertainment Marketing Marketing Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism

Education and Training Cluster: Early Childhood Education Pathway with concentrations in the following: Early Childhood Education Careers

Health Science Cluster: Biotechnology Pathway Dental Pathway

Health Care Specialist Pathway with concentrations in the following: Comprehensive Health Care with a focus in the following areas: Pharmacy Physical Therapy Dietetics and Nutrition Science Veterinary

Hospitality and Human Services Cluster: Cosmetology Pathway Culinary Arts Pathway Hospitality Management Pathway Human and Social Services Pathway

Information Technology Cluster: Programming Pathway

PC Networking and Support Pathway with concentrations in the following: Networking PC Support

Manufacturing Cluster: Electronics Pathway Engineering Pathway Logistics and Supply Chain Management Pathway

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Machine Technology Pathway Welding Pathway

Public Safety Cluster: Criminal Justice Pathway EMT/Paramedic Pathway Fire and Rescue Pathway

Transportation Cluster: Automotive Collision Repair Pathway Automotive Technology Pathway Aviation Pathway Diesel Service Technology Pathway Recreation and Mobile Equipment Pathway Tractor Trailer Operations Pathway

9 th Grade Required Subjects English 9 or 9 Honors Preparing for college and Career* 1 semester Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus Biology or Integrated Chemistry/ Physics (ICP) Physical Education (PE Waiver) New Math Requirements for Class 2016 and Beyond 6 Math credits must be completed after entering High School. Students must be enrolled in a

Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning class each year of High School http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses Requirements for Class 2013 and Beyond

-Community Service is a learning strategy that connects classroom curriculum with service projects. Service-learning engages students in projects that benefit the community and develop a stronger sense of social responsibility and civic awareness. Six hours of community service is a grad-uation requirement at Triton Central High School.

Elective SubjectsAgriculture

Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Art Two-Dimensional Art I, II *

Business Introduction to Business

Math Algebra I Geometry (Alg 1 Pre-requisite) Algebra II (Alg I Pre-Requisite) Pre-Calculus (Alg I and Alg II Pre-Requisite)

Music Band

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http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses

Chamber Choir – after school ( Students must audition) Chorus Music History and Appreciation Music Theory Vocal Jazz (students must audition)

Physical Education Advanced Physical Conditioning (Adv PE, Must have Physical on File)* Life Fitness (Well and Fit 4-Life)* Physical Education* PE Waiver*

Social Studies- Geography & History of the World World History & Civilizations

Technology Communication Systems* Computer in Design and Production Intro to Communication Introduction to Engineering and Design (PLTW) Dual Credit Ivy Tech Introduction to Manufacturing * Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics* Transportation Systems*

World Languages (pre-requisite of C average or better in English) Spanish I French I

10 th Grade Required Subjects English 10 or 10 Honors Geometry, Algebra II, or Pre-Calculus 2nd year of Science- Integrated Chemistry/Physics, Chemistry or Biology Personal Finance and Responsibility * (Highly Recommended) Physical Education or PE Waiver New Math Requirements 6 Math credits must be completed after entering High School. Students must be enrolled in a

Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning class each year of High School http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses Requirements for Class 2013 and Beyond

-Community Service is a learning strategy that connects classroom curriculum with service projects. Service-learning engages students in projects that benefit the community and develop a stronger sense of social responsibility and civic awareness. Six hours of community service is a grad-uation requirement at Triton Central High School

Elective SubjectsAgriculture

Horticulture Science Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Art Drawing* Two-Dimensional Art I, II* Three-Dimensional Art I, II*

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http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses

Business Introduction to Business Personal Finance and Responsibility * (Highly Recommended)

Language Arts Mass Media (yearbook) - (students must complete application)

Math Geometry Algebra II – students can double up on Geometry and Algebra II Pre-Calculus- for those students who have taken Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry

Music Band Jazz Band Chamber Choir – after school (students must audition) Chorus Music History and Appreciation Music Theory Vocal Jazz (students must audition)

Multidisciplinary Humanities

Physical Education Advanced Physical Conditioning(Adv PE, Must have Physical on File)* Life Fitness (Well and Fit 4-Life)* Physical Education* PE Waiver*

Science- based on teacher recommendation Integrated Chemistry/Physics Chemistry Physics- Math Prerequisites

Social Studies Geography & History of the World World History & Civilizations

Technology Communication Systems* Computers in Design and Production Intro to Communication Introduction to Engineering and Design (PLTW)- Dual Credit Ivy Tech Introduction to Manufacturing* Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics* Principles of Engineering (PLTW) –Intro to Engineering and Design is a Prerequisite-Dual Credit Ivy Tech Transportation Systems*

World Languages (pre-requisite of C average or better in English) Spanish I, II French I, II

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11 th Grade Required Subjects

English 11 or English 11 Honors US History or US History ACP (dual credit IU 6 hrs), Chemistry, Chemistry ACP (5 dual credits IU) , Physics, Anatomy/Physiology, ALS Animal, ALS Food or

ALS Plants (ALS classes offer dual credit through Purdue) Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus ACP (4 dual credits through IU), or Probability and Discrete Math New Math Requirements Class of 2013, 2014 and 2015 must take 2 Mathematics Credits or 2 Physics credits that last two years in

High School Requirements for Class 2013 and Beyond


Elective Subjects

Agriculture Agribusiness Management ALS Animal Science ALS Plant and Soil ALS Food Science Horticulture Science Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Art Drawing* Two-Dimensional Art I, II, * Three-Dimensional Art I, II*

Business

Accounting Business Law and Ethics” Business Math Introduction to Business Interactive Media Personal Finance Responsibility* (Highly Recommended) Principles of Marketing and Sports Entertainment Marketing

Language Arts

Creative Writing* Mass Media (yearbook)-(students must complete an application) Speech*

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Mathematics Algebra II Business Math Pre-Calculus Calculus ACP (dual Credit through IU) Calculus AP Finite Math* (formerly Discrete Math*) Probability & Statistics*

Music Band Jazz Band Chamber Ensemble- after school (students must audition) Chorus Music History and Appreciation Music Theory Vocal Jazz (students must audition)

Multidisciplinary Career Information and Exploration Humanities Peer Mentoring

Physical Education Advanced Physical Conditioning / (Elective PE, Must Have Physical on File)* Life Fitness (Fit and Well 4-Life)* Physical Education* PE Waiver*

Science ALS Animal Science ALS Plant and Soil Science ALS Foods Anatomy & Physiology Biology ACP Chemistry Chemistry ACP Integrated Chemistry/Physics Physics

Social Studies Geography & History of the World Psychology* Dual Credit Opportunity through Oakland City Sociology* Dual Credit Opportunity through Oakland City World History and Civilization

Technology Civil Engineering Design and Development (PLTW) Dual Credit Ivy Tech Communication Systems* Design Fundamentals Engineering Design and Development (PLTW) Introduction to Communication Introduction to Manufacturing* Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics* Introduction to Engineering and Design (PLTW) Dual Credit Ivy Tech

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Principles of Engineering (PLTW) Dual Credit Ivy Tech Transportation Systems* Web Design

World Languages (pre-requisite of C average or better in English) Spanish I, II, III French I, II, III

Dual College Credit Opportunities-please see Mrs. Griggs as soon as possible if you are interested Ivy Tech (students must have 46 or higher on each section of PSAT, 460 or higher on each section of SAT or

take and pass the Accuplacer) IUPUI SPAN (students must apply) Concurrent Dual Credit through various colleges

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12 th Grade Required Subjects

English 12, English 12 Honors, or English W131 (dual credit IU) US Government Economics or ACP Microeconomics (dual credit IU) – 4th Year math or Quantitative Reasoning New Math Requirements Class of 2013, 2014 and 2015 must take 2 Mathematics Credits or 2 Physics credits that last two years in

High School Any additional Elective Credits Requirements for Class 2013 and Beyond


Elective Subjects

Agriculture Agribusiness Mgmt ALS Animal Science ALS Plant and Soil ALS Food Science Horticulture Science Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Art Drawing* Two-Dimensional Art I, II, * Three-Dimensional Art I, II*

Business

Accounting

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Business Law and Ethics* Business Math Entrepreneurship and New Ventures Introduction to Business Interactive Media Personal Finance Responsibility* (Highly Recommended) Principles of Marketing and Sports Entertainment Marketing

Language Arts

Creative Writing* Mass Media (yearbook) (students must complete an application) Speech*

Mathematics Algebra II Business Math Pre-Calculus Calculus ACP (dual credit IU) Calculus AP Finite Math* (formerly Discrete Math*) Probability & Statistics*

Music Band Jazz Band Chamber Ensemble- after school (students must audition) Chorus Music History and Appreciation Music Theory Vocal Jazz (students must audition)

Multidisciplinary Career Information and Exploration Humanities Peer Mentoring

Physical Education Advanced Physical Conditioning / (Elective PE, Must Have Physical on File)* Life Fitness (Fit and Well 4-Life)* Physical Education* PE Waiver*

Science Anatomy & Physiology ALS Animal Science ALS Plant and Soil Science ALS Foods Biology ACP (dual credit IU) Chemistry Chemistry ACP (dual credit IU) Integrated Chemistry/Physics Physics

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Social Studies Geography & History of the World Psychology* Dual Credit Opportunity through Oakland City Sociology* Dual Credit Opportunity through Oakland City World History and Civilization

Technology

Engineering Design and Development (PLTW) Civil Engineering Design and Development (PLTW) Dual Credit Ivy Tech Communication Systems* Design Fundamentals Intro to Communication Introduction to Manufacturing* Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics* Introduction to Engineering and Design (PLTW) Dual Credit Ivy Tech Principles of Engineering (PLTW) Dual Credit Ivy Tech Transportation Systems* Web Design

World Languages (pre-requisite of C average or better in English) Spanish I, II, III French I, II, III

Dual College Credit Opportunities-please see Mrs. Lancaster as soon as possible if you are interested

Ivy Tech (students must receive a 46 or higher on each section of the PSAT, 460 or higher on each section of the SAT or pass Accuplacer)

IUPUI SPAN (students must apply) Concurrent Dual Credit through various colleges

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Curriculum Guide

AGRICULTURE Advanced Life Sciences (in Agriculture), Animals

5070-5071 2 semesters, 2 credits C40, AHD, Science Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Two years of Core 40/AHD science course work

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Advanced Life Science, Animals, is a standard-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates biology, chemistry, and microbiology in an agricultural context. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design, and carry out animal-based laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. Students investi-gate key concepts that enable them to understand animal growth, development and physiology as it pertains to agricultural science. This course stresses the unifying themes of both biology and chemistry as students work with concepts associated with animal taxonomy, life at the cellular level, organ systems, genetics, evolution, ecology, and historical and current issues in animal agriculture. Students completing this course will be able to apply the principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related to biology and chemistry in highly advanced agricultural applications of animal development.

Advanced Life Sciences (in Agriculture), Plants and Soils 5074-5075 2 semesters, 2 credits C40, AHD, Science Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Two years of Core 40/AHD science course work

Advanced Life Science, Plant and Soil, is a standards-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates the study of advanced biology, chemistry, and earth science in an agricultural context. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design, and implement agriculturally-based laboratory and filed investigations as an essential course component. These extended laboratory and literature investigations focus on the chemical reactions of matter in living and nonliving materials while stressing the unifying themes of chemistry and the development of physical and mathematical models of matter and its interactions. Using the principles of scientific inquiry, stu-dents examine the internal structures, functions, genetics and processes of living plant organisms and their sci-entific inquiry to solve problems related to both biology and chemistry in the contest of highly advanced agricul-tural applications of plants and soils

Advanced Life Science Food Science 5072-5073 2 semesters, 2 credits Core 40, AHD, THD Science Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Two years of Core 40/AHD science course work

Advanced Life Science, Foods, is a standards-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates biology, chemistry, and microbiology in an agricultural context. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design, and carry out food based laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. State Approved Course Titles & Descriptions Students understand how biology, chemistry, and physics principles apply to the composition of foods, food nutrition and development, food processing, and storage. Students completing this course will be able to apply the principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related to biology, physics and chemistry the context of highly advanced agricultural applications of food.

AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT• 5002-5003• 2 semesters, 2 credits• C40, AHD, THD Directed Electives• Grades 11-12 • Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Agribusiness Management is a yearlong course that presents the concepts necessary for managing an agriculture-related business from a local and global perspective. Concepts covered in the course include: exploring careers in agribusiness, global visioning, applying E-commerce, risk management, understanding business management and structures, entrepreneurship, the planning, organizing, financing, and operation of an agribusiness, economic principles, credit, computerized record keeping, budgeting, fundamentals of cash

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flow, federal, state, property and sales tax, insurance, cooperatives, purchasing, the utilization of information technology in agribusiness, marketing agricultural products, developing a marketing plan, advertising and selling products and services, understanding consumers and buying trends, agricultural law applications and employability skills.

Horticulture Science 5132-5133 2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Biology and Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Horticultural Science is a yearlong course designed to give students a background in the field of horticulture. It addresses the biology and technology involved in the production, processing, and marketing of horticultural

plants and products. Topics covered include: reproduction and propagation of plants, plant growth, growth media, management practices for field and greenhouse production, marketing concepts, production of herba-ceous, wood and nursery stock, fruit, nut and vegetable production, and pest management.

Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources • 5056-5057 • 2 Semesters, 2 Credits • Elective Credit • Grades 9-12

Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is a yearlong course that is highly recommended as a prerequisite and foundation for all other agricultural classes. The nature of this course is to provide students with an introduction to careers and fundamentals of agricultural science and business. Areas to be covered include: agricultural literacy, its importance and career opportunities, plant and soil science, environmental science, horticulture and landscape management, agricultural biotechnology, agricultural/horticultural industry, basic principles and skills, developing leadership skills in agriculture, and supervised experience in agriculture/horticulture purposes and procedures. Student learning objectives are defined. Instruction includes not only agriculture education standards but many academic standards are included through the use of “hands-on” problem-solving individual and team activities.

ART.

Advanced Two-Dimensional Art I 4001 1 semester, 1 credit Fine Art Grades 9-12 prerequisites: Intro to Two Dimensional Art

Advanced Two-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 Two-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 two-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for

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integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.

ADVANCED THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART 4006 1 semester, 1 credit Fine Art Grades 9-12 prerequisites: 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.

Drawing 4060 1 Semester, 1 Credit Fine Art Grade 10-12 Prerequisite: Intro to 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.

Introduction to Two- Dimensional Art I 4000 1 semester, 1 credit Fine Art Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: 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 two-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.

Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art I 4002 1 semester, 1 credit

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Fine Art Grades 9-12 prerequisites: Intro to Two Dimensional Art

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 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.

BUSINESS

Accounting I 4524-4525 2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: none

Accounting 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.

Business Law and Ethics 4560 1 semester, 1 credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: none

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Business Law and Ethics provides an overview of the legal system in the business setting. Topics covered include: basics of the judicial system, contract, personal, employment and property law. Application of legal principles and ethical decision-making techniques are presented through problem-solving methods and situation analyses

Business Math 4512-4513 2 semesters, 2 credits General Diploma Math Credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: none

Business Math is a business course designed to prepare students for roles as entrepreneurs, producers, and business leaders by developing abilities and skills that are part of any business environment. A solid understanding of math including algebra, basic geometry, statistics and probability provides the necessary foundation for students interested in careers in business and skilled trade areas. The content includes mathematical operations related to accounting, banking and finance, marketing, and management. Instructional strategies should include simulations, guest speakers, tours, Internet research, and business experiences..

Digital Citizenship 4530 1 Semester, 1 Credit Elective, career pathways Grade 9 Prerequisites: none

Digital Citizenship prepares students to use computer technology in an effective and appropriate manner. Students develop knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and communications software. Students establish what it means to be a good digital citizen and how to use technology appropriately.

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures 5966 1 semester, 1 credit Grades 12 Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Marketing or Principles of Business Mgmt

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures introduces entrepreneurship, and develop skills and tools critical for starting and succeeding in a new venture. The entrepreneurial process of opportunity recognition, innovation, value proposition, competitive advantage, venture concept, feasibility analysis, and “go to” market strategies will be explored through mini case studies of successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurial start-ups. Additionally, topics of government and legal restrictions, intellectual property, franchising location, basic business accounting, raising startup funding, sales and revenue forecasting and business plan development will be presented through extensive use of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

Interactive Media 5232 2 Semesters, 1-6 credits Grades 11-12 Recommended Prerequisites: Information Communications and Tech or Introductions to Communications

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Interactive Media prepares students for careers in business and industry working with interactive media products and services; which includes the entertainment industries. This course emphasizes the development of digitally generated or computer-enhanced products using multimedia technologies. Students will develop an understanding of professional business practices including the importance of ethics, communication skills, and knowledge of the “virtual workplace”.

Introduction to Business 4518-4519 2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: none

Business, Marketing and Entrepreneurship introduces students to the world of business, including the concepts, functions, and skills required for meeting the challenges of operating a business in the twenty-first century on a local, national, and/or international scale. The course covers business management, entrepreneurship, marketing fundamentals, and business ethics and law. The course further develops business vocabulary and provides an overview of business and the role that business plays in economic, social, and political environments.

Personal Finance and Responsibility (Highly Recommended) 4540 1 semester, 1 credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Digital Citizenship

• Personal Financial Responsibility addresses the identification and management of personal financial re-sources to meet the financial needs and wants of individuals and families, considering a broad range of eco-nomic, social, cultural, technological, environmental, and maintenance factors. This course helps students build 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.

Principles of Marketing• 5914• 2 SEMESTER, 2 CREDIT• GRADES 11-12

• Principles of Marketing provides a basic introduction to the scope and importance of marketing in the global economy. Emphasis is placed on oral and written communications, mathematical applications, problem solving, and critical thinking skills as they relate to advertising/promotion/selling, distribution, financing, marketing-infor-mation management, pricing, and product/service management.

Sports Entertainment Marketing

• 5984• 2 Semesters, 2 Credit• Grades 11-12• Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing

• Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a specialized marketing course that develops student understanding of the sport/event industries, their economic impact, and products; distribution systems and strategies; pricing considerations; product/service management, and promotion. Students acquire an understanding and appreciation for planning. Throughout the course, students are presented problem-solving situations for which

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they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Participation in cooperative education is an optional instructional method, giving students the opportunity to apply newly acquired marketing skills in the workplace

Language Arts

English 9 1002-1003 2 semesters, 2 credits English Credit Grades 9 Prerequisites: none

English 9 presents fundamental skills in grammar, composition, and literature. These skills include spelling, vocabulary, basic grammar, the writing process, nonfiction, elements of fiction, and study techniques. Reading materials cover a variety of genres, including short story, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and informational and technical materials. The class also introduces students to both library resources and word processing via a research paper.

English 9 Honors 1032 2 semesters, 2 credits English Credit Grade 9 Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or above in English 8, standardized assessments, and recommendation from 8 th

grade English / Language Arts Teacher.

English 9 Honors is highly recommended for students planning to follow an advanced placement curriculum pathway. This course develops the students’ skills in the study of various aspects of literature, language, composition, communication, research paper and vocabulary. A significantly more rigorous and challenging course, English 9 Honors will cover additional material in a greater depth and at a more accelerated pace than English 9

English 9 Lab 1010 Grade 9 Prerequisite: Grade 8 performance in class, ISTEP, Acuity, and NWEA scores and recommendation from 8 th

grade English / Language Arts Teacher. 1-2 semesters of English Lab is recommended to students who have been identified as needing additional

support in becoming proficient with the Indiana English / Language Arts Standards. English 9 Lab does not re-place English 9 with a credit. This course is for additional support.

English 10 1004-1005 2 semesters, 2 credits English Credit Grades 10

English 10 consists of a review of fundamental skills in grammar, composition, literature, spelling, vocabulary, and the writing process. This course will continue to develop students’ skills in reading comprehension and vo-cabulary development. The literature in this course covers a variety of genres including short story, drama, in-formational and technical materials, and nonfiction. Students will produce a research report. Students will also produce a variety of essays including expository, persuasive and literary analysis. At the end of the sec-

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ond semester of English 10, all students will take the English 10 End-of-Course Assessment that they must pass to earn a high school diploma.

English 10 Honors 1036-1035 2 semesters, 2 credits English Credit Grades 10 Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or above in English 9 Honors or grade of “A” in English 9

English 10 Honors is a broad literature survey course that promotes the critical study of literature within spe-cific historical and social contexts. This course continues developing students’ skills in reading comprehension and vocabulary development, language, communication, and composition – with an emphasis on the use of stylistic devices. English 10 Honors students will be exposed to a variety of texts, both fiction and non-fiction, and will progress at a faster pace and a greater depth than English 10 students. Students will produce a re-search report. Students will also produce a variety of essays including expository, persuasive and literary analysis. At the end of the second semester of English 10 Honors, students will take a Core 40 End-of-Course Assessment which they must pass to earn a high school diploma. This course is highly recommended for those students planning to follow an advanced placement curriculum pathway.

English 10 Lab 1010 Grade 10 Prerequisite: Grade 9 performance in class, ISTEP, Acuity, and NWEA scores and recommendation from 9 th

grade English / Language Arts Teacher. 1 to 2 semesters of English Lab is recommended to students who have been identified as needing additional

support to becoming proficient with the Indiana English / Language Arts Standards. English 10 Lab does not replace English 10 with a credit. This course is for additional support.

English 11 1006-1007 2 semesters, 2 credits English Credit Grades 11 Prerequisites: English 10

English 11 is recommended for students who need to improve their command of basic writing skills in order to become clear, concise writers. Students will produce a minimum of one literary theme, one persuasive theme, and one piece of technical writing during the first semester. Additionally, students will work on developing writing style by varying sentence structures. Students will read various forms of texts, including a study of American literary selections. At least one play and one novel will be read. Concentrating on both the techniques and methods involved in the practice of research and will offer students a comprehensive study in the process of writing a research paper. Students will continue their study of American literature, as well as a variety of informational texts. Throughout this course, students will practice effective speaking and listening, develop vocabulary, and review spelling skills. There will be ongoing review and vocabulary study

English 11 Honors 1044-1045 2 semesters, 2 credits English Credit Grades 11 Prerequisite: Passing English / Language Arts ECA, grade of “B” or above in English 10x or a grade of “A” in

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English 11 Honors is recommended for students who plan to pursue a post-secondary academic path and is designed to enable students who already have a good command of basic writing skills to become clear, concise writers of organized prose. Students will also study a variety of American literary selections and genres, including a novel and a play, encompassing the 1600’s to the present. Concentrating on both the techniques and the methods involved in the practice of research, this course will provide students a comprehensive study in the process of writing a research paper. Throughout the course, students practice effective speaking and listening, develop vocabulary, and review spelling skills. There will be an ongoing review of vocabulary study.

English 11/12 Lab 1010 Grade 11/12

All students must pass the ECA to graduate with a diploma. If students do not pass the English 10 ECA they will be required to take the English 11/12 Lab recommended to students who failed to pass the 10th grade End-of-Course Assessment. English 11/12 Lab does not replace English 11 or English 12 with a credit. This course is for extra support.

English 12 1008-1009 2 semesters, 2 credits English Credit Grades 12 Prerequisites: English 11

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 12 Honors 1042-1043 2 semesters, 2 credits Grade 12

English 12 is recommended for students who need to improve their command of basic writing skills in order to become clear, concise writers. Students will produce a minimum of four essays and one extended literary research paper during the course. Students will also study a variety of British literary selections and genres, including a novel and a Shakespearean play, covering the Anglo-Saxon period through the Eighteenth Century. Throughout the second semester, students will continue their study of British literature, including another novel, covering 1800 to the present. Additionally, they will practice effective speaking and listening, develop vocabulary, and review spellings skills. There will be an ongoing review of vocabulary study

W131 Elementary Composition Advanced College Project 1056 1 semester, 1 credit 1 Grade 12 Prerequisites: B+ GPA

The focus of the course is on writing from multiple sources to analyze an issue and argue a position. Skills in-clude evaluating sources of information, summarizing sources, adopting a thoughtful position, advancing a clear thesis, and supporting ones views with evidence. Students must register and pay for

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dual credit through IU ACP program. Student will be notified of the registra-tion process.

CREATIVE WRITING 1092 Elective 1 Semester, 1 Credit Grades 11-12 Recommended Prerequisites: English 9 and 10, and Pass English ECA

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.

Speech• 1076-1077• 1 semester, 1 credit • Grades 11-12• Prerequisites: Pass English ECA

• 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.

Language Arts Elective-

Elective credits only- do not meet Language Arts required credits

Mass Media- 1084-1085

2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Instructor Approval

Mass Media is a course designed to produce a quality. Yearbook. Students usually specialize in a particular area including writing copy, drawing layouts, taking pictures, typing, creating computer graphics, and organizing ads. Requirements include selling ads, selling books, working after school or on Saturdays, being able to meet deadlines, and being able to work in a group. Computer experience is not required, but it is help-ful. Students apply for staff when registering for classes.

MATH

Algebra I 2520-2521 2 semesters, 2 credits General, C40 and AHD Required Math Credit Grades 9-11

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Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra

Algebra I formalizes and extends the mathematics 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 II 2522-2523 2 semesters, 2 credits C40 and AHD Required Math Credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Algebra I

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.

Geometry

2532-2533 2 semesters, 2 credits C40 and AHD Required Math Credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Algebra I

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 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 INCC 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

Business Math 4512-4513 2 semesters, 2 credits General Diploma Math Credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: none

Business Math is a business course designed to prepare students for roles as entrepreneurs, producers, and business leaders by developing abilities and skills that are part of any business environment. A solid

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understanding of math including algebra, basic geometry, statistics and probability provides the necessary foundation for students interested in careers in business and skilled trade areas. The content includes mathematical operations related to accounting, banking and finance, marketing, and management. Instructional strategies should include simulations, guest speakers, tours, Internet research, and business experience.

Calculus Advanced College Project through Indiana University Bloomington 2564-2565 2 semesters, 2 credits Math Credit Grade11-12 Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus and B+ Average GPA

Mathematics – MATH M211CASE MM, CASE N&M P: Two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, pre-calculus math (or its equivalent), and trigonometry; or both M025 and M026 Limits, continuity, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, applications. A student may receive credit for only one of the following: M119, M211, J113. Credit not given for both M211 and X201. A combination of M119 and X201 is equivalent to M211 as preparation for M212. The combination of J113 and X201 is not advised. Students must register and pay for dual credit through IU ACP program. Student will be notified of the registration process.

Probability and Statistics 2456 1 semesters, 1 credits Math Credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Algebra II

Probability and Statistics includes the concepts and skills needed to apply statistical techniques in the decision making 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.

Finite Math 2530 1 semester, 1 credit Math Credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Algebra II

Finite 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.

Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry 2564-2565 2 semesters, 2 credits Math Credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry is a two-credit course that combines the material from Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus 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

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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.

Multidisciplinary

CAREER INFORMATION AND EXPLORATION 0522 -0523 2 semesters, 2 credits Elective Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: None

The course in Career Information and Exploration provides students opportunities to learn about themselves

and about various traditional and nontraditional occupations and careers. Students also gain an awareness of the type of occupational preparation or training needed for various occupations and careers. Students develop skills in: (1) employability, (2) understanding the economic process, and (3) decision making and planning. Opportunities are provided for students to observe various job situations through field trips, internships, mock interviews, and guest speakers. Resume development experience and career-related testing are also provided to students.

Preparing For College and Career 5394 1 semesters, 1 credit Elective Grades 9 Prerequisites: none

Preparing For College and Careers addresses essential knowledge, skills, and behaviors all students need to live successfully in today’s world. 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 life and careers. The focus of the course is the impact of today’s choices on tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics to be addressed include higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes; exploration of personal aptitudes, interests, principles, and goals; life and career exploration and planning; examining multiple life roles and responsibilities as individuals and family members; planning and building employability skills; transferring school skills to life and work; decision making and organizational skills; and managing personal resources. The opportunity for ninth graders to develop Four-Year Course Plans can be included, based on local curriculum needs. Four-Year Plans should be developed with counselor participation. Personal and career portfolios should be developed or upgraded with the cooperation of others, especially the business and/or language arts teachers. This is a foundational course designed to teach knowledge and life skills that are essential for ALL high school students regardless of their career cluster or pathway.

College Entrance Prep 0532 1 semesters, 1 credits Elective Grades 10-11 Prerequisites: none

College-Entrance Preparation utilizes individual student score reports from the PSAT and/or the PLAN to prepare students for the SAT, ACT, the Accuplacer and Compass assessments. Based on these score reports, students will receive targeted instruction to strengthen their foundations in critical reading, writing, mathematics, and science (all sections of college admission and placement exams). As appropriate, the course will also encompass test taking strategies to prepare students for success on a high-stakes assessment. Teachers are encouraged to use a curriculum with longitudinal, successful results. Course may also include college selection and application units, to best prepare students for overall college-readiness. Being “college ready” means being prepared for any postsecondary education or training experience, including study at two- and four-year institutions leading to a postsecondary credential (i.e., a certificate, license,

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Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree). Being ready for college means that a high school graduate has the English and mathematics knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for and succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing college courses without the need for remedial coursework.

Humanities 0514 2 Semesters, 2 Credits Grade 10-12 A course in humanities provides for the study of content drawn from history, philosophy, literature, languages,

and the arts. This course also includes an in-depth study of specific disciplines in these and related subject areas that could include: (1) linguistics; (2) archeology; (3) jurisprudence; (4) the history, theory, and criticism of the arts; (5) the history and philosophy of science; (6) ethics; (7) comparative religions; and (8) other aspects of the social sciences which relate to understanding life and the world. The emphasis of the course work is on developing an understanding of the content of the course and how to actually apply it to the human environment. Particular attention is given to the relevance of these applications in regard to the current conditions of life.

MUSIC

Beginning Chorus 4182-4183 2 semesters, 2 credits Fine Art Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: none

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 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

Beginning Concert Band 4160-4161 2 semesters, 2 credits Fine Art Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: Must be able to read music, have participated in band at the middle school level, students must

take both semesters of band.

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, an 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.

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Choral Chamber Ensemble- students must try out and class is offered after school 4180-4181 2 semesters, 2 credits Fine Art Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: none

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 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.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE 4164 Grades 10-12 2 Semesters, 2 Credits Prerequisites: B

(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 History and Appreciation 4206 2 semester, 2 credit Fine Art Grades 10 Prerequisites: none

Music History and Appreciation is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Music and standards for this specific course. Students receive instruction designed to explore music and major musical styles and periods through understanding music in relation to both Western and Non-Western history and culture. Activities include analyzing and describing music; evaluating music and music performances; and understanding relationships between music and the other arts, as well as disciplines outside of the arts.

Music Theory and Composition 4208 2 semester, 2 credit Fine Art Grades 10 Prerequisites: Must be able to read music

Music Theory and Composition is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Music and standards for this 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

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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.

Vocal Jazz(Singers)-students must try out 4184-4185 2 semesters, 2 credits Fine Art Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: none

Vocal Jazz is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High School Choral Music. Students in this course develop musicianship and specific performance skills through group and individual settings for the study and performance of varied styles of vocal jazz. Instruction includes the study of the history and formative and stylistic elements of jazz. Students develop their creative skills through improvisation, composition, arranging, performing, listening, and analyzing. 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

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Advanced Physical Conditioning (Adv PE) 3560-3561 1 semester, 1 credit This class can be taken for successive semesters Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: 2 semesters of basic PE and a Physical on File with the School or participation in an IHSAA

Sport

This class will develop the various qualities that play a role in physical fitness. The curriculum in this class is designed to develop strength, explosive power, flexibility, agility, coordination, quickness, speed, muscular and cardiovascular endurance. The program is designed for self-improvement. Each participant will be instructed in the development of the various qualities of physical fitness and measurement of improvement. The Elective Physical Education course is also used as a prelude to the after-school weight lifting program.

Life Fitness (Fit and Well 4-Life) 3544-3545 1 semester, 1 credit This class can be taken for successive semesters Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: 2 Semesters of Physical Education and Health

Fit and Well 4-Life will combine the best of two worlds. In the area of physical fitness, Fit and Well offers expert knowledge based on the latest findings in exercise physiology and sports medicine, along with tools for self-assessment and guidelines for becoming fit. In the area of wellness, it offers accurate, current information on today’s most important health-related topics and issues, again with self-tests and guidelines for achieving wellness. The goals of this class will be to: (1) show students that becoming fit and well greatly improves the quality of their lives, (2) show students how they can become fit and well, (3) motivate students to make healthy choices and to provide them with tools for change.

Physical Education I 3542-3543 2 semesters, 2 credits Required PE Credit Grades 9-11

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Prerequisites: none

PE is a one-semester course offered each year to freshmen and sophomores. Activities include: weight training, aerobics, flag football, soccer, softball, tennis, basketball, badminton, volleyball, floor hockey, track and field, handball, and jump rope. Beginning with the class of 2000 no senior will be allowed to take PE as a senior during the regular school year.

SCIENCES

Advanced Life Sciences (in Agriculture), Animals 5070-5071 2 semesters, 2 credits C40, AHD, Science Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Two years of Core 40/AHD science course work

Advanced Life Science, Animals, is a standard-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates biology, chemistry, and microbiology in an agricultural context. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design, and carry out animal-based laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. Students investi-gate key concepts that enable them to understand animal growth, development and physiology as it pertains to agricultural science. This course stresses the unifying themes of both biology and chemistry as students work with concepts associated with animal taxonomy, life at the cellular level, organ systems, genetics, evolution, ecology, and historical and current issues in animal agriculture. Students completing this course will be able to apply the principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related to biology and chemistry in highly advanced agricultural applications of animal development.

Advanced Life Sciences (in Agriculture), Plants and Soils 5074-5075 2 semesters, 2 credits C40, AHD, Science Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Two years of Core 40/AHD science course work

Advanced Life Science, Plant and Soil, is a standards-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates the study of advanced biology, chemistry, and earth science in an agricultural context. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design, and implement agriculturally-based laboratory and filed investigations as an essential course component. These extended laboratory and literature investigations focus on the chemical reactions of matter in living and nonliving materials while stressing the unifying themes of chemistry and the development of physical and mathematical models of matter and its interactions. Using the principles of scientific inquiry, stu-dents examine the internal structures, functions, genetics and processes of living plant organisms and their sci-entific inquiry to solve problems related to both biology and chemistry in the contest of highly advanced agricul-tural applications of plants and soils

Advanced Life Science Food Science 5072-5073 2 semesters, 2 credits Core 40, AHD, THD Science Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Two years of Core 40/AHD science course work

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Advanced Life Science, Foods, is a standards-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates biology, chemistry, and microbiology in an agricultural context. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design, and carry out food based laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. State Approved Course Titles & Descriptions Students understand how biology, chemistry, and physics principles apply to the composition of foods, food nutrition and development, food processing, and storage. Students completing this course will be able to apply the principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related to biology, physics and chemistry the context of highly advanced agricultural applications of food.

Advanced Placement Environment Science 3012-3013 2 semesters, 2 credits Science Credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: B or better in Biology, Chemistry and have completed Algebra II

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 human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 5276-5277 2 semesters, 2 credits Science Credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: C or better in Biology, B or better in ICP and/ or taking Chemistry

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 should be able to use basic laboratory equipment such as microscopes, balances, and pipettes.

Biology I 3024-3025 2 semesters, 2 credits General, Core 40 and AHD Science Credit Grades 9 Prerequisites: None

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.

Biology II 3026-3027 2 semesters, 2 credits General, Core 40 and AHD Science Credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Biology I

Biology II is an advanced laboratory, field, and literature investigations-based course. Students enrolled in Biology II examine in greater depth the structures, functions, and processes of living organisms. Students also analyze and describe the relationship of Earth’s living organisms to each other and to the environment in which they live. In this course, students

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refine their scientific inquiry skills as they collaboratively and independently apply their knowledge of the unifying themes of biology to biological questions and problems related to personal and community issues in the life sciences.

Biology ACP (L112 Introduction to Biology: Biological Mechanisms) 3020-3021 2 semesters, 2 credits Science Credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Chemistry

Advanced College Project: For biological and science majors. Integrated picture of manner in which organisms at diverse levels of organization meet problems in maintaining and propagating life

Chemistry I 3064-3065 2 semesters, 2 credits Science Credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Biology, Algebra, Biology Teacher Recommendation

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. Recommended Grade Level: 10-12

Chemistry Advanced College Project Principles of Chemistry and Experimental Chemistry C105/C125 , C106/C126 (second semester)

3060-3061 2 semesters, 2 credits Science Credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: B or better in, Biology, Chemistry, Algebra II and B+ Average GPA

Principles of Chemistry 105 (first semester) includes topics such as energy and the nucleus, nuclear chemistry, atomic and molecular bonding, gases, solids, acids and bases, and thermodynamics. C105 (lecture) and C125 (lab) are concurrent.

Principles of Chemistry 106, the second of a two-semester sequence. Curriculum includes chemical equilibrium, kinetics, and acid base equilibrium, solubility, complexation, ecetronchemistry, and descriptive inorganic chemistry. C106 lecture and C126 lab are concurrent. Students must register and pay for dual credit through IU ACP program. Student will be notified of the registration process.

Earth And Space Science 3044-3045 2 semesters, 2 credits Science Credit Recommended grade level: 9-10 Earth and Space Science 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.

Integrated Chemistry and Physics 3108-3109

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2 semesters, 2 credits Science Credit Grades 10-11 Prerequisites: Biology and Algebra I

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.

Physics I (L)• 3084-3085• 2 semesters, 2 credits• Science Credit• Grades 11-12• Prerequisite: Chemistry, have taken or concurrently taking 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.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Economics 1514-1515 1 semester, 1 credit Required Social Studies Credit Grades 12 Prerequisites: none

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.

Mircoeconomics ACP (Dual Credit IU)

1567 1 semester, 1 credit Meets Economics Requirement

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Grade 12 Pre-requisite: None Economics – ECON E201/E103 – Introduction to Microeconomics (3 cr.) CASE S&H Scarcity, opportunity cost,

competitive and non-competitive market pricing, and interdependence as an analytical core. Individual sections apply this core to a variety of current economic policy problems, such as poverty, pollution, excise taxes, rent controls, and farm subsidies.

Geography & History of the World 1570-1571 2 semesters, 2 credits Social Studies Credit Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: none

Geography and History of the World is designed to enable students to use geographical skills and historical concepts to deepen their understanding of major global themes including the origin and spread of world religions; exploration; conquest, and imperialism; urbanization; and innovations and revolutions. Geographical and historical skills include forming research questions, acquiring information by investigating a variety of primary and secondary sources, organizing information by creating graphic representations, analyzing information to determine and explain patterns and trends, and presenting and documenting findings orally and/or in writing. The historical geography concepts used to explore the global themes include change over time, origin, diffusion, physical systems, cultural landscapes, and spatial distribution and interaction. Using these skills, concepts and the processes associated with them, students are able to analyze, evaluate, and make predictions about major global developments. This course is designed to nurture perceptive, responsible citizenship, encourage and support the development of critical thinking skills and lifelong learning, and to help prepare Indiana students for the 21st Century.

Psychology (Dual Credit Opportunity Oakland City) 1532-1533 1 semester, 1 credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: 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

SOCIOLOGY 1534 1 Semester, 1 Credit Recommended Prerequisites: None Grades 11-12

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

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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.

World History and Civilization 1548-1549 1 semester, 1 credit Social Studies Credit Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: none

World History and Civilization emphasizes events and developments in the past that greatly affected large numbers of people across broad areas and that significantly influenced peoples and places in subsequent eras. Key events related to people and places as well as transcultural interaction and exchanges are examined I 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, univ.ersality 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 Integrated with Music Theory and Appreciation This course would cover the Curriculum for both World History and Civilization, as well as Music Theory and

Music Appreciation. The course will be taught by two teachers for two periods, each semester.

U.S History 1542-1543 2 semesters, 2 credits Required Social Studies Credit Grades 10 Prerequisites: none

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.

UNITED STATES HISTORY ACP 1562-1563 2 semesters, 2 credits Required Social Studies Credit Grades 10 Prerequisites: B+ Average GPA, B average in Litmus and 10th grade team recommendation History – HIST H105 – H106 American History I – II (3 – 3 cr.) CASE S&H

Evolution of American society: political, economic, social structure; racial and ethnic groups; sex roles; Indian, inter-American, and world diplomacy of the United States; evolution of ideology, war, territorial expansion, industrialization, urbanization, international events and their impact on American history. Students must register and pay for dual credit through IU ACP program. Student will be notified of the registration process.

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U.S. Government• 1540-1541• 1 semester, 1 credit• Required Social Studies Credit• Grades 12• Prerequisites: none

• United States Government provides a framework for understanding the purposes, princi-ples, and practices of constitutional representative democracy in the United States. Re-sponsible and effective participation of citizens is stressed. Students will understand the nature of citizenship, politics, and governments and understand the rights and responsi-bilities of citizens and how these are part of local, state, and national government. Stu-dents will examine how the United States Constitution protects rights and provides the structure and functions of various levels of government. How the United States interacts with other nations and the government’s role in world affairs will be examined. Using pri-mary 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.

TECHNOLOGY STUDIES

Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)• 5648-5649• 2 Semesters, 2 Credits• Grades 11-12• Prerequisites: Completion of two Project Lead The Way courses• Directed Elective or Elective

Civil Engineering and Architecture introduces students to the fundamental design and development aspects of civil engineering and architectural planning activities. Application and design principles will be used in conjunction with mathematical and scientific knowledge. Computer software programs should allow students opportunities to design, simulate, and evaluate the construction of buildings and communities. During the planning and design phases, instructional emphasis should be placed on related transportation, water resource, and environmental issues. Activities should include the preparation of cost estimates as well as a review of regulatory procedures that would affect the project design. NOTE: Use of the PLTW Course number is limited to schools that have agreed to be part of the Project Lead the Way network and follow all training and data collection requirements (students may qualify for dual credit through Ivy Tech)

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 4780

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Grades 9-12 1 Semester 1 Credit Prerequisites: None

Communication Systems is a course that specializes in how people use modern communication systems to ex-change information and ideas. These systems allow people to grow intellectually, express feelings, and better un-derstand diverse cultures. This course explores the application of the tools, materials, and techniques used to de-sign, 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 ac-tivities. Students will produce graphic and electronic media as they apply communication technologies. Most activi-ties are designed for small group work since communication takes place between two parties or machines.

COMPUTERS IN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION 4800 2 Semesters, 2 Credits Grades 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite: None

Computers in Design and Production is a course that specializes in using modern technological processes, computers, design, and production systems in the production of products and structures through the use of automated production systems. Emphasis is placed on using modern technologies and on developing career related skills for electronics, manufacturing, precision machining, welding, and architecture career pathways. Students apply ingenuity using tools, materials, processes, and resources to create solutions as it applies in the electronics, manufacturing, precision machining, welding, and architecture. The content and activities should be developed locally in accordance with available advanced technologies in the school. Course content should address major technological content related to topics such as: Architectural drawing and print design, design documentation using CAD systems; assignments involving the interface of CAD, CNC, CAM, and CIM technologies; computer simulation of products and systems; publishing of various media; animation and related multimedia applications; 3-D modeling of products or structures; digital creation and editing of graphics and audio files; control technologies; and automation in the modern workplace.

DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS 4834 2 Semesters, 2 Credits Grades 11-12 Recommended Prerequisites: Intro to Communication

Design Fundamentals introduces students to fundamental design theory. Investigations into design theory and color dynamics will provide experiences in applying design theory, ideas and creative problem solving in the areas of communication technology. Student learning experiences encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production which lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. 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 in areas of communication; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills.

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (PLTW)• 5650-5651• 2 Semesters, 2 Credits• Grades 11-12

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• Prerequisites: IED, POE with a C or better, Algebra II• Directed Elective or Elective

Engineering Design and Development is an engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design, test, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. The product develop-ment life cycle and a design process are used to guide the team to reach a solution to the problem. The team presents and defends their solution to a panel of outside reviewers at the conclusion of the course. The EDD course allows students to apply all the skills and knowledge learned in previous pre-engineering courses. The use of 3D design software helps students design solutions to the problem their team has chosen. This course also engages students in critical thinking and problem-solving skills, time management and teamwork skills, a valuable set for students' future careers.

Introduction to Communication 4790-4791

2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: none

Introduction to Communications is a course that specializes in identifying and using modern communication to exchange messages and information. This course explores the application of the tools, materials, and techniques used to design, produce, use, and asses systems of communication. Students will produce graphic and electronic media as they apply communication technologies. This course will also explore the various technical processes used to link ideas and people through the use 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. Using the base knowledge student will use the design process to solve design projects in each communication area.

Introduction to Engineering Design 5644-5645 2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: none

Introduction to Engineering Design is an introductory course which develops student problem solving skills with emphasis placed on the development of three-dimensional solid models. Students will work from sketching simple geometric shapes to applying a solid modeling computer software package. They will learn a problem solving design process and how it is used in industry to manufacture a product. The Computer Aided Design System (CAD) will also be used to analyze and evaluate the product design. The techniques learned, and equipment used, is state of the art and are currently being used by engineers throughout the United States. Only those schools having a signed agreement with the national Project Lead the Way organization can use this course title. Schools involved in Project Lead the Way should use this course title in lieu of the Technology Education course “Design Processes.” (Students will have the opportunity to receive dual college credit through Ivy Tech)

Introduction to Manufacturing 4784 Grade 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite: None

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1 Semester, 1 Credit

Introduction to Manufacturing 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 environ-ment. An understanding of manufacturing provides a background toward developing engineering & technologi-cal literacy. This understanding is developed through the study of the two major technologies, material process-ing and management technology, used by all manufacturing enterprises. Students will apply the skills and knowledge of using modern manufacturing processes to obtain resources and change them into industrial mate-rials, industrial products and consumer products Students will investigate the properties of engineered materials such as: metallics; polymers; ceramics; and composites. After gaining a working knowledge of these materials, students will study six major types of material processes: casting and molding; forming; separating; condition-ing; finishing; and assembling

Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics 4797 Grade 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Manufacturing 1 Semester, 1Credits

Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics is a course that specializes in how people use modern manufacturing systems with an introduction to advanced manufacturing and logistics and their relationship to society, individuals, and the environment. Students apply the skills and knowledge of using modern manufactur-ing processes to obtain resources and change them into industrial materials, industrial products and consumer products Students investigate the properties of engineered materials such as: metallics; polymers; ceramics; and composites. Students study six major types of material processes: casting and molding; forming; separat-ing; conditioning; finishing; and assembling. After gaining a working knowledge of these materials, Students are introduce to advanced manufacturing, logistics, and business principles that are utilized in today’s advanced manufacturing industry. Students gain a basic understanding of tooling, electrical skills, operation skills, inven-tory principles, MSDS’s, chart and graph reading and MSSC concepts. There is also an emphasis placed on the flow process principles, material movement, safety, and related business operations. Students have the oppor-tunity to develop the characteristics employers seek as well as skills that will help them in future endeavors.

Principles of Engineering (PLTW) 5646-5647 2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Into to Engineering Design (C or higher), Algebra (C or higher)

Principles of Engineering is a broad-based survey course designed to help students understand the field of engineering and engineering technology and its career possibilities. Students will develop engineering problem solving skills that are involved in postsecondary education programs and engineering careers. They will also learn how engineers address concerns about the social and political consequences of technological change. Only those schools having a signed agreement with the national Project Lead the Way organization can use this course title. Students will have the opportunity to receive dual-college credit.

Transportation Systems (Small Engines) 4786 1 semester, 1 credit Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: none

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Transportation Processes is a course that explores using basic modes and impacts of transportation. Throughout this course students will explore techniques used to move people and cargo. During this semester the student’s projects will include learning use of tools, inspection, fundamental system operating, basic troubleshooting and overhaul of small engine systems. Other projects will allow students the opportunity to investigate, research, and design basic transportation systems.

Web Design 4574-4575 2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 10-12 Recommended Prerequisites: Digital Communication Tools

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.

World LANGUAGE

French 1 2020-2021 2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 9-12 C average in Current English Language Class

French I, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, introduces students to effec-tive strategies for beginning French language learning, and to various aspects of French-speaking culture. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to basic requests and questions, understand and use appropriate greetings and forms of address, participate in brief guided conversations on familiar topics, and write short passages with guidance. This course also emphasizes the development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as reading isolated words and phrases in a situational context and comprehending brief written or oral directions. Additionally, stu-dents will examine the practices, products and perspectives of French-speaking culture; recognize basic routine practices of the target culture; and recognize and use situation-appropriate non-verbal communication. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas and the application of understanding French language and culture outside of the classroom..

FRENCH II 2022-2023 2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: French I, C average in Current English Language Class

French II, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, builds upon effective strate-

gies for French language learning by encouraging the use of the language and cultural understanding for self-directed purposes. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, provid-ing opportunities to make and respond to requests and questions in expanded contexts, participate indepen-dently in brief conversations on familiar topics, and write cohesive passages with greater independence and us-ing appropriate formats. This course also emphasizes the development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as using contextual clues to guess meaning and comprehending longer written or oral directions.

French III, 2024-2025 2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: French I and French II, C average in Current World Language Class

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French III, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, builds upon effective strate-gies for French language learning by facilitating the use of the language and cultural understanding for self-di-rected purposes. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to initiate, sustain and close conversations; exchange detailed information in oral and written form; and write cohesive information with greater detail. This course also emphasizes the continued development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as using cognates, synonyms and antonyms to derive mean-ing from written and oral information, as well as comprehending detailed written or oral directions. Students will address the presentational mode by presenting student-created material on a variety of topics, as well as read-ing aloud to practice appropriate pronunciation and intonation. Additionally, students will continue to develop un-derstanding of French-speaking culture through recognition of the interrelations among the practices, products and perspectives of the target culture; discussion of significant events in the target culture; and investigation of elements that shape cultural identity in the target culture. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas as well the application of understanding French language and culture outside of the class-room.

SPANISH I 2120-2121 2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 9-12 C average in Current English Language Class

Spanish I, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, introduces students to effec-tive strategies for beginning Spanish language learning, and to various aspects of Spanish-speaking culture. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to basic requests and questions, understand and use appropriate greetings and forms of ad-dress, participate in brief guided conversations on familiar topics, and write short passages with guidance. This course also emphasizes the development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as reading iso-lated words and phrases in a situational context and comprehending brief written or oral directions. Additionally, students will examine the practices, products and perspectives of Spanish-speaking culture; recognize basic routine practices of the target culture; and recognize and use situation-appropriate non-verbal communication. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas and the application of understanding Spanish language and culture outside of the classroom.

SPANISH II 2122-2123 2 semesters, 2 credits Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Spanish I, C average in Current World Language Class

Spanish II, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, builds upon effective strate-gies for Spanish language learning by encouraging the use of the language and cultural understanding for self-directed purposes. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, provid-ing opportunities to make and respond to requests and questions in expanded contexts, participate indepen-dently in brief conversations on familiar topics, and write cohesive passages with greater independence and us-ing appropriate formats. This course also emphasizes the development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as using contextual clues to guess meaning and comprehending longer written or oral directions. Students will address the presentational mode by presenting prepared material on a variety of topics, as well as reading aloud to practice appropriate pronunciation and intonation. Additionally, students will describe the prac-tices, products and perspectives of Spanish-speaking culture; report on basic family and social practices of the target culture; and describe contributions from the target culture. This course further emphasizes making con-nections across content areas and the application of understanding Spanish language and culture outside of the classroom.

SPANISH III 2124-2125 2 semesters, 2 credits

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Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Spanish I and Spanish II, C average in Current World Language Class

Spanish III, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, builds upon effective strategies for Spanish language learning by facilitating the use of the language and cultural understanding for self-directed purposes. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to initiate, sustain and close conversations; exchange detailed information in oral and written form; and write cohesive information with greater detail. This course also emphasizes the continued de-velopment of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as using cognates, synonyms and antonyms to derive meaning from written and oral information, as well as comprehending detailed written or oral directions. Students will address the presentational mode by presenting student-created material on a variety of topics, as well as reading aloud to practice appropriate pronunciation and intonation. Additionally, students will continue to develop understanding of Spanish-speaking culture through recognition of the interrelations among the prac-tices, products and perspectives of the target culture; discussion of significant events in the target culture; and investigation of elements that shape cultural identity in the target culture. This course further emphasizes mak-ing connections across content areas as well the application of understanding Spanish language and culture outside of the classroom

BLUE RIVER VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER

Programs operate at the BRCP facility for three periods each day, students may be assigned to either a morning class or an afternoon class. Triton Central High School only sends Juniors and Seniors in good academic standing Students pursuing an Academic Honors Diploma, Technical Honors Diploma, or Core 40 Diploma may be able to complete 1 to 2 years of a Career Program. For the Core 40 student, a career program will count as the 6 directed electives in a logical sequence. Many of the BRCP courses have articulation agreements in which students may earn college credit or career certification while taking this course in high school. BRCP requires that an application, faculty recommendations, and an interview be on file before accepting a student into a program. Students should be aware that attendance is extremely important in the selection process. Each day a student is absent from his/her BRCP program is equivalent to missing 3 days. Attitude and effort in previous high school courses is important for acceptance and success in all of the Blue River Career Programs.

3D COMPUTER ANIMATION AND VISUALIZATION5530 2 Semsters 6 credits per year Grades 11-123D Computer Animation and Visualization prepares students to use computer applications and related includes instruction in three-dimensional solid model creation, sketching, and storyboarding, time and motion study, color and lighting studies, and camera positioning. Using current computer animation software that reflects industry standards, students should produce projects for commercial applications in one or more of the following areas: engineering, architectural, or industrial design; marketing; video production; internet design; electronic gaming; and, education and training.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (Robotics)2 Semesters 6 Credits per year Grades: 11-12COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced Manufacturing is a highly specialized course based on the techniques and interrelationships found in high performance manufacturing and production. Instruction will focus on the critical actions, knowledge, systems, and processes necessary to participate in an advanced manufacturing enterprise. Activities will include a focus on advanced manufacturing processes and production; quality and continuous improvement practices; maintenance awareness; and safety. Students will additionally develop high performance skills through demonstrations, lectures, self paced studies, labs, computer simulations, technical presentations, critical thinking, problem solving and individual/ group activities in order to demonstrate the core set of skills and knowledge necessary

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to prepare for sustained careers in the high performance manufacturing environment. Trainers will be provided in the areas of hydraulics, electrical, robotics, CNC, and other related areas. The program utilizes simulations through the use of Autodesk or SolidWorks software. This course is a logical sequence for students enrolled in Project Lead the Way courses. MSSC industry certifications may be available. Dual College Credits may be available.

AUTO COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY I & II 9190/93902 Semesters 6 Credits per year Grades: 10-11-12COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will have the opportunity to develop entry-level job skills in the auto body collision repair industry as they work on customer vehicles provided by the community. The I-Car curriculum, the industry standard, is followed to teach and evaluate skills in areas such as dent repair, thin metal welding, priming and paint preparation, paint mixing and spray painting in a down-draft booth, frame straightening, and mechanical repairs. Fiberglass and plastic repairs are incorporated as well. This is a one- or two-year program open to sophomores, juniors and/or seniors. Students may earn a maximum of six credits per year. Suggested classes to prepare for success in this course are applied math, applied science, and technology education courses.

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES TECHNOLOGY I & II 9170/93702 Semesters 6 Credits per year Grades: 11-12COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students receive training based around the four (4) core ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification areas including brakes, electrical, suspension and steering, and engine performance. Students will receive classroom instruction followed by hands-on lab activities using mock-up units and live work. The SkillsUSA club is an integral part of the automotive technology program and involves members with competition, fundraising, community interaction, and a host of other skills that will last a lifetime. This is a one- or two-year program open to juniors and/or seniors. Students may earn a maximum of six credits per year. Suggested classes to prepare for success in this course are applied math, applied science, and any technology education courses.

AVIATION FLIGHT TECHNOLOGY 9345

1 Semester 5 Credits Grade: 12Prerequisite: Students must be able to provide themselves reliable transportation.COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this one semester course, students are presented with several different concepts of airport operations. On a weekly basis, trips are taken to Indianapolis International Airport to study the operations of the Airport Authority, a major air carrier, a flight service operation, and the local Federal Aviation Administration. Classroom work includes unifying airport information and in-depth study of current airport concepts. Students who have an interest in future education and/or employment in the aviation industry should consider enrollment in this course. BRCP and Vincennes University’s Aviation Technology Center have developed a unique partnership to offer the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) Primary Ground School. This course is designed for high school 12th grade students and can be taught at BRCP if 10 or more students enroll, or at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis if fewer than 10. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have completed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Written Examination and will be prepared to begin flying lessons at any local airport. This course may require additional fees to be paid by the students.

AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY 93402 Semesters 6 Credits Grade: 12Prerequisite: Students must be able to provide themselves reliable transportation.COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students travel to the Indianapolis campus of Vincennes University to participate in the Aviation Maintenance program. Class meets from 2:00 PM to 5:10 PM daily. Students may earn six credits toward high school graduation requirements as well as 12 hours of VU credit. Students will complete classes in Aircraft Servicing and Operations, General Electricity, Publications and Fire Protection, Cabin Atmosphere, Fuel Systems, and Welding. Graduates are prepared to take the national test to become certified airplane mechanics. Students must provide their own transportation. Participants must meet academic standards to be accepted into Vincennes University. This program is available to seniors only. Suggested courses to prepare for success in this program include college prep courses and one year of vocational industrial maintenance.

BUILDING & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT I & II 9210/93602 Semesters 6 Credits per year Grades: 9-10-11-12Recommendation: Any industrial technology course.COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students gain experience in the daily maintenance and repair of a large facility. Professional equipment and supplies are used to perform daily maintenance as well as major cleaning activities. In addition to daily maintenance, students learn facility repairs in areas such as wall covering maintenance and repair,

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floor covering maintenance, electric circuit parts replacement, plumbing fixture repair and replacement, and grounds care and maintenance. Students earn six credits per year and may participate two years.

BUILDING TRADES TECHNOLOGY I & II 9220/92702 Semesters 6 Credits per year Grades: 10-11-12COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students are exposed to all phases of residential construction including actually building a single home dwelling. Students will perform layout, foundation, framing, roofing, siding, and interior wall finishing. In addition, students will learn about the design and installation of electrical, plumbing, and heating and cooling systems. Students will work inside and out just as those employed in the construction industry. The Building Trades program is articulated with the Ivy Tech. Building Trades program, which offers a dual credit option including high school credit and college credit. This is a one- or two-year program open to sophomores, juniors and/or seniors. Students may earn a maximum of six credits per year. Suggested courses to prepare for success in this course are applied math, geometry, drafting, and any technology education courses.

CULINARY ARTS CAREERS I & II2 Semesters 6 Credit Grades: 11-12COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepares students for occupations and higher education programs of study related to the entire spectrum of careers in the food industry, including (but not limited to) food production and services; food science, dietetics, and nutrition; and hospitality and tourism. Instruction and intensive laboratory experiences may include commercial applications of principles of nutritious, aesthetic, and sanitary selection, purchasing, storage, preparation, and service of food and food products; using and maintaining related tools and equipment; managing operations in food service, food science, or hospitality establishments; providing for the dietary needs of persons with special requirements; related research, development, and testing. Upon successful completion of the program, students may pursue positions as cooks, line cooks, and assistant pastry chefs and begin a plst secondary pathway leading to chef status, pastry chefs, or restaurant managers. Dual College Credits may be available. ServSafe industry certification may be available.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES2 Semesters 6 Credits Grades: 11-12

Introduction to Emergency Medical Services prepares students for State Certification as a First Responder which could lead to a career in Emergency Medical Services such as an Emergency Medical Technician or a Paramedic. A variety of instructional strategies and technologies will be used to teach students about emergency medical service operations, personal and scene safety, scene and patient assessment, and patient care. Students have the opportunity to develop first responder skills in simulated situations. Participation in HOSA affords the student the opportunity to compete in a variety of competitive events, specifically CPR/First Aid and EMT, at both the state and national level.

Certification:(EMT-Basic) After successful completion of the one-year curriculum, students may qualify for and take the written and practical exam to become an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B).FIRE AND RESCUE I2 Semesters 6 Credits Grades: 11-12Fire and Rescue I; Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Firefighters and emergency services workers help protect the public against these dangers by rapidly responding to a variety of emergencies. They are frequently the first emergency personnel at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency and may be called upon to put out a fire, treat injuries or perform other vital functions. The Fire and Rescue curriculum may include five Indiana state fire certifications: (1) Mandatory, (2) Firefighter I, (3) Firefighter II, (4) Hazardous Materials Awareness, (5) Hazardous Materials Operations. An additional two industry certifications may be earned by adding (6) First Responder, and (7) Emergency Medical Technician-Basic to the curriculum.

FIRE AND RESCUE II2 Semesters 6 Credits Grade 12Fire and Rescue II; Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Firefighters and emergency services workers help protect the public against these dangers by rapidly responding to a variety of emergencies. They are frequently the first emergency personnel at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency and may be called upon to put out a fire, treat injuries or perform other vital functions. The Fire and Rescue curriculum may include five Indiana state fire certifications: (1) Mandatory, (2) Firefighter I, (3) Firefighter II, (4) Hazardous Materials Awareness, (5) Hazardous Materials Operations. An additional two industry certifications may be earned by adding (6) First Responder, and (7)

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Emergency Medical Technician-Basic to the curriculum

HEALTH CAREERS I 91602 Semesters 6 Credits Grades: 11-12COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students are introduced to anatomy, physiology, infection control, safety, ethics, and medical terminology. Fundamentals of patient care and health care procedures are included. Second semester, students rotate through various departments of hospitals, long term health care facilities, and clinics to complement classroom instruction and lab experiences. Clinical (internship) experiences are tailored to meet individual student’s interests such as: nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, radiology, dental, dietary, respiratory, physical and occupational therapies, fitness, pharmacology, physical trainer, animal care, veterinary technician, etc. The Health Careers program is articulated with Ivy Tech State College and offers a dual credit option including high school credit and college credit in Introduction to Health Careers HHS 100. This is a one-year program open to seniors and/or juniors, with seniors given priority. Students may earn a maximum of six high school credits.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY I & II (INFORMATICS) 9250/93502 Semesters 6 Credits per year Grades: 11-12COURSE DESCRIPTION: A+ Computer Repair is a course that allows students to dive inside the personal computer. The course is divided into two parts. The first semester focuses on computer hardware, troubleshooting and servicing while the second semester concentrates on operating systems, installation and troubleshooting. The combination of theses two sections covers the certification objectives to enable the students to successfully complete the Comp TIA A+ Certification Exam. Students will experience network hardware and network software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for Local Area Networks (LANS) and Wide Area Networks (WANS). Routing and routable protocols (i.e. TCP/IP) will all be covered. Students will cover the certification objectives of the Net+ Certification Exam. Each program is interchangeable and is covered over a 3 semester time frame. The remaining semester, for a 2 year student, is dedicated to independent study that focuses on the student’s personal interest and possible career objective once in college. There are almost 40 technical subjects the student can choose from.

INTRO TO COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES/HEALTH CARE PRACTICUM(CNA)9460/9470

2 Semesters 6 Credits Grades: 11-12COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to various aspects of the health care industry. Students have the opportunity to explore a number of health related disciplines, learn associated entry level skills and compare the educational requirements, credentialing and job opportunities of each with their personal abilities and interests as a means of making informed career choices. During the first semester, varied instructional strategies and technologies are used to introduce the student to medical terminology, safety, infection control, patient care procedures, patient rights, ethics, professionalism and basic anatomy and physiology. Professionals in the local health care industry also visit the class to share their knowledge and experience. The class gains on-site knowledge through field-trips to health care facilities in the area as well as visiting post-secondary training campuses. The course also involves a practicum experience in Nurse Aid Training. Students complete the required 105 hours of classroom and clinical training and are prepared to take the state certification exam to become Certified Nursing Assistants. All students in Health Sciences I are also introduced to this health specific career and technical student youth organization, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). Successful completion of this course also provides students with CPR/First Aid Certification as well as possible dual college credits.

INTERDISCIPLINARY COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 92302 Semesters 6 Credits Grade: 12COURSE DESCRIPTION: Cooperative Education provides students learning experiences in local businesses as paid employees. The program combines classroom instruction with job learning experiences consistent with a student’s occupational objectives. Cooperative education students attend classes at SHS for one-half day and leave to participate in a paid work experience for which they receive grades and credits (6). Students must have a career goal, acceptable attendance, have displayed traits that demonstrate employability, and have reliable transportation. This program is available to all seniors. Suggested preparation for success in this program is to have completed one year of a Blue River Career Program area. Students should also take high school classes that develop skills that may lead to entry-level employment.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY WITH ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 9440/94502 Semesters 4 Elective & 2 Science Credits Grade: 12Prerequisite: Biology

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Recommendations: Chemistry, Honors English, Health Sciences I; Successful completion of the COMPASS exam, minimum GPA of 2.5 and passage of the GQE.COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course integrates concepts of Anatomy and Physiology and related medical terminology. Through various instructional methods, students will investigate and apply concepts associated with 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 as well as the human body in illness. Students will also learn the necessary medical terminology to prepare the student with the language skills essential for effective, independent use of health and medical reference materials.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER INTERNSHIP 5256/52572 Semesters 6 Elective Credits Grade: 11/12Professional Career Internship is a College and Career Readiness course that is designed to provide opportunities for students to explore careers that require additional degrees or certifications following high school. The emphasis of the experience is on applying skills developed through instruction and on learning new career competencies at the internship site. The internship is tailored to the unique needs and interests of the student and is considered a high school capstone experience towards fulfillment of the student's meaningful future plan. Upon completion of the internship, students will review and revise their College and Career plans. A training agreement outlines the expectations of all parties: the intern, parent/guardian, site supervisor/mentor, internship supervisor, and the school. Students participating in these structured experiences will follow class, school, business/industry/ organization, State, and Federal guidelines. Internships may be paid or unpaid and must include a classroom component (such as a series of seminars, workshops, or class meetings) and regular contact between the interns and internship coordinator.

TRUCK DRIVING 94121 Semester (2nd Semester Only) 3 Credits Grade: 12Prerequisite: Students must be able to provide themselves reliable transportation.COURSE DESCRIPTION: This one semester course includes instruction and practical experience with conventional and cab-over type tractor trailers, 40’, 45’ and 48’ van trailers (loaded and empty), and Cummins and Detroit diesel engines (9- and 13-speed transmissions). Students must submit to and pass a DOT physical exam and drug screen. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be qualified to operate Class A Commercial vehicles on Indiana highways and may earn 21 Vincennes University credits with a grade of A or B. BRCP and Vincennes University’s Aviation Technology Center have developed a unique partnership to offer the Tractor Trailer Driver Training Program. This program is designed for high school seniors and is designed for achieving the Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Students must be 18 by April 1.

WELDING TECHNOLOGY I & II 9410/94202 Semesters 6 Credits per year Grades: 10-11-12Prerequisite: Students must be able to provide themselves reliable transportation.COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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.

Central Nine Career Center

**SPECIAL NOTE** Central Nine charges additional course fees for their classes taken. Please check out Central Nine’s website for more information on course, fees and instructor contact information.

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AVIATION MAINTENANCE(AV MAINT)5520 2 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade Level: 12

Aviation Maintenance is a comprehensive course that familiarizes the student with Federal Aviation Regulations, weight and balance, ground operation, maintenance forms and records, non-destructive \testing methods, aircraft paint and refinishing systems and the basics of aircraft welding. The course also covers various onboard systems including cabin atmospheric control systems, pressurization and fire detection/extinguishing systems. This course familiarizes students with the inspection, damage evaluation and repair of composite and wood structures, windows and fabric covering systems used on aircraft.

Central Nine Career Center works with Vincennes University for instructional services. During the senior year, the student has the potential to earn up to eight credits toward high school graduation as well as 16 credits toward the freshman year in college.

Certification: (FAA) Students can be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration only after they successfully completed an approved course of study (two-year or four-year program) such as the one offered through Vincennes University.

Dual credit opportunities available.

Students must provide their own transportation to Vincennes University Technology Center at the Indianapolis International AirportCareer Opportunities:Entry-level Aviation TechnicianFlight Technician

AVIATION OPERATIONS(AV OPS)5528 2 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 11,12

Aviation Operations provides students with a broad-based introduction to the field of aviation. Course activities include: familiarization with aviation technology; a historic overview of the field of aviation; exploration of the current aviation environment and careers and employment opportunities in the field. Topics are focused on aircraft manufacturing, airline operations, general aviation, air-freight, airport management, and government service. Additional topics covered include: aviation safety, human factors, regulations, and certification. This course is designed to enhance the students’ knowledge of the pertinent areas of aircraft basic science that comprise the scientific fundamentals applied in all areas of the aviation industry. Although not scientific in nature, the fundamental areas of the federal aviation regulations, pertinent to aviation operations, are also introduced in this course.

Flight topics will include basic aerodynamics, flight maneuvers, and aircraft power plants. Students will have the opportunity to be endorsed for the Private Pilot knowledge test.

Dual credit opportunities available.

Career Opportunities:Air Traffic Control SpecialistAirline ManagerAircraft Maintenance managerPrivate PilotProfessional Pilot

BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION PLTW(BIO INN)52192 Semesters2 Credits per semesterGrade level: 11,12

PLTW Biomedical Innovation is a capstone course designed to give students the opportunity to design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century as they work through progressively challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project and may work with a mentor or advisor from a university, hospital, physician’s office, or industry. Throughout the course,

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students are expected to present their work to an adult audience that may include representatives from the local business and healthcare community.

Medical Interventions is taught in conjunction with Biomedical Innovation

Prerequisites: Principles of Biomedical Sciences, and Human Body Systems

CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (PLTW)(CEA)4820 2 Semesters2 Credits per semesterGrade level: 9,10,11,12

Civil Engineering and Architecture introduces students to the fundamental design and development aspects of civil engineering and architectural planning activities. Application and design principles will be used in conjunction with mathematical and scientific knowledge. Computer software programs should allow students opportunities to design, simulate, and evaluate the construction of buildings and communities. During the planning and design phases, instructional emphasis should be placed on related transportation, water resource, and environmental issues. Activities should include the preparation of cost estimates as well as a review of regulatory procedures that would affect the project design.

Civil Engineering and Architecture is taught in conjunction with Introduction to Engineering Design

COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (PLTW)(CIM)4810 2 Semesters 2 Credits per semesterGrade level: 9,10,11,12

Computer Integrated Manufacturing is a course that applies principles of rapid prototyping, robotics, and automation. This course builds upon the computer solid modeling skills developed in Introduction of Engineering Design. Students will use computer controlled rapid prototyping and CNC equipment to solve problems by constructing actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of robotics and how this equipment is used in an automated manufacturing environment. Students will evaluate their design solutions using various techniques of analysis and make appropriate modifications before producing their prototypes.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing is taught in conjunction with Digital Electronics

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I(COMP PROG I)46342-4 Semesters4 credits per semesterGrade level: 10, 11, 12

Computer Programming I covers fundamental concepts of programming are provided through explanations and effects of commands, and hands-on utilization of lab equipment to product correct output. This course introduces the structured techniques necessary for efficient solution of business-related computer programming logic problems and coding solutions into a high-level language. Includes program flowcharting, pseudo coding, and hierarchy charts as a means of solving these problems. The course covers creating file layouts, print charts, program narratives, user documentation, and system flowcharts for business problems. Reviews algorithm development, flowcharting, input/output techniques, looping, modules, selection structures, file handling, and control breaks. Offers students an opportunity to apply skills in a laboratory environment. Visual Basic is the only (computer) language being examined and utilized. Students will learn 2D and 3D computer Game Design using 3DS Max, Anim8tor and Game Maker software to name a few. By the end of the year students will create an interactive game to demonstrate for their final project of the course.

Dual Credit Opportunities Available

Career Opportunities: IT SupportComputer TechnicianNetwork Administrator

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Systems AnalystHelp Desk TechnicianSoftware EngineerComputer ProgrammerSoftware QA tester

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I(CONST TECH I)55802-4 Semesters4 credits per semesterGrade level: 10, 11, 12

Construction Technology I includes classroom and laboratory experiences covering the formation, installation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, homes, and other structures. This course also covers the use of working drawings and applications from the print to the work. Students will explore the relationship of views and details, interpretation of dimension, transposing scale, tolerance, electrical symbols, sections, materials list, architectural plans, geometric construction, three dimensional drawing techniques, and sketching. Elementary aspects of residential design and site work will also be covered. Areas of emphasis will include print reading and drawing, room schedules and plot plans. Students will examine the design and construction of floor and wall systems and develop the skills needed for layout and construction processes of floor and wall systems from blueprints and professional planning documents. Instruction will be given in the following areas, administrative requirements, definitions, building planning, foundations, wall coverings, roof and ceiling construction, and roof assemblies. Students will develop an understanding and interpretation of the Indiana Residential Code for one and two-family dwellings and safety practices including Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Safety & Health Standards for the construction industry.


Career Opportunities:CarpentryMasonryConstruction ManagementBuilding Material Sales

COSMETOLOGY I(CSMTLGY I)5802 2 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 12

Cosmetology I offers an introduction to cosmetology with emphasis on basic practical skills and theories including roller control, quick styling, shampooing, hair coloring, permanent waving, facials, manicuring business and personal ethics, and bacteriology and sanitation. In the second semester greater emphasis is placed on the application and development of these skills. State of Indiana requires a total of 1500 hours of instruction for licensure.Clock hours set by the State Licensing Board.

Certification: (Indiana State Beauty Board License) Students successfully completing the procedures and 1,500 hours of required class time are eligible to take the Indiana State Beauty Board examination to become a licensed cosmetologist.

Central Nine Career Center works with Paul Mitchell The School Indianapolis for instructional services. Students start the program the summer prior to their senior year and complete the program the following fall after graduation. Students must provide their own transportation to Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis.

Career Opportunities:Product Sales and MarketingCosmetologistManicuristSalon Owner

CRIMINAL JUSTICE I(CRIME I)5822 2 Semesters

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4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 11,12

Criminal Justice I Introduces specialized classroom and practical experiences related to public safety occupations such as law enforcement, loss prevention services, and homeland security. This course provides an introduction to the purposes, functions, and history of the three primary parts of the criminal justice system as well as an introduction to the investigative process. Oral and written communication skills should be reinforced through activities that model public relations and crime prevention efforts as well as the preparation of police reports. This course provides the opportunity for dual credit for students who meet postsecondary requirements for earning dual credit and successfully complete the dual credit requirements of this course.


Career Opportunities:DetectiveSecurity OfficerCorrections OfficerConservation OfficerDispatch

CRIMINAL JUSTICE II(CRIME II)5824 2 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 11,12

Criminal Justice II introduces students to concepts and practices in controlling traffic as well as forensic investigation at crime scenes. Students will have opportunities to use mathematical skills in crash reconstruction and analysis activities requiring measurements and performance of speed/acceleration calculations. Additional activities simulating criminal investigations will be used to teach scientific knowledge related to anatomy, biology, and chemistry as well as collection of evidence and search for witnesses, developing and questioning suspects, and protecting the integrity of physical evidence found at the scene and while in transit to a forensic science laboratory. Procedures for the use and control of informants, inquiries keyed to basic leads, and other information-gathering activity and chain of custody procedures will also be reviewed.


Career Opportunities:DetectiveSecurity OfficerCorrections OfficerConservation OfficerDispatch

CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (CULART HOSP)54402 Semesters 4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 10, 11, 12

Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management prepares students for occupations and higher education programs of study related to the entire spectrum of careers in the hospitality industry. This course builds a foundation that prepares students to enter the Advanced Culinary Arts or Advanced Hospitality courses. Major topics include: introduction to the hospitality industry; food safety and personal hygiene; sanitation and safety; regulations, procedures, and emergencies; basic culinary skills; culinary math; and food preparation techniques and applications; principles of purchasing, storage, preparation, and service of food and food products; application of sanitation and safety principles to maintain safe and healthy food service and hospitality environments; use and maintenance of related tools and equipment; and application of management principles. Intensive, teacher monitored standards-based laboratory

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experiences with commercial applications are required and may be either school-based or "on-the-job" or a combination of the two. Work-based experiences in the food industry are strongly encouraged. Articulation with postsecondary programs is encouraged.

ADVANCED HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (ADV HOS MNGMT)5458 2 Semesters4 Credits SemesterGrade level: 11, 12

Advanced Hospitality Management prepares students for employment in the hospitality industry. It provides the foundations for study in higher education that leads to a full spectrum of hospitality careers. This is a broad-based course that introduces students to all segments of hospitality, what it includes, and career opportunities that are available; provides a survey of management functions, highlighting basic theories and facts; and exposes students to current trends and current events within the industry. Three major goals of this course are for students to be able to: Identify current trends in hotel and restaurant management, distinguish the difference between hospitality and tourism, and state differences in front of the house versus back of the house. Intensive experiences in one or more hospitality industry settings are a required component of the course. A standards-based plan for each student guides the industry experiences. Students are monitored in their industry experiences by the Advanced Hospitality Management teacher. Industry experiences may be either school-based or “on the job” in community-based hospitality settings, or in a combination of the two

This course is the capstone exponent that focuses on the daily operations, hospitality and management of To The Nines Restaurant.

Prerequisite: Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management

Certifications: Prostart and ServSafe


Career Opportunities:ChefLine CookRestaurant ManagerHospitality Industry

DENTAL CAREERS I(DENTCRRS I)5203 2 -4 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade Level: 11, 12

Dental Careers I prepares the student for an entry level dental assisting position. Emphasis is placed on the clinical environment, chair-side assisting, equipment/instrument identification, tray set-ups, sterilization, and characteristics of microorganisms and disease control. In addition, oral, head and neck anatomy, basic embryology, histology, tooth morphology, charting dental surfaces, and illness are all introduced. Simulated in-school laboratories and/or extended laboratory experiences are also included to provide opportunities for students to further develop clinical skills and the appropriate ethical behavior.

Certification: DANB: Dental Assisting National Board

Career Opportunities:Dental AssistantExpanded Functions Dental AssistantDental AdministrationDental HygienistDental Lab Technician

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (PLTW)(DE)4826 2 Semesters2 Credits per semester Grade level: 11, 12

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Digital Electronics is a course of study in applied digital logic that encompasses the design and application of electronic circuits and devices found in video games, watches, calculators, digital cameras, and thousands of other devices. Instruction includes the application of engineering and scientific principles as well as the use of Boolean algebra to solve design problems. Using computer software that reflects current industry standards, activities should provide opportunities for students to design, construct, test, and analyze simple and complex digital circuitry software will be used to develop and evaluate the product design. This course engages students in critical thinking and problem-solving skills, time management and teamwork skills.

Digital Electronics is taught in conjunction with Computer Integrated Manufacturing

DIESEL SERVICE TECHNOLOGY II(DIESL TECH II)56242 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 10, 11, 12

Diesel Service Technology II includes classroom and laboratory experiences concerned with all phases of repair work on diesel electrical systems used to power buses, ships, trucks, railroad trains, electrical generators, construction machinery, and similar equipment. Instruction and practice is provided in the diagnostics and repair of electrical/electronic systems. Students will demonstrate performance of these tasks as defined by ASE/NATEF standards. Use of technical manuals, hand and power tools and of testing and diagnostic equipment are also studied in the course. Instruction in personal and environmental safety practices as related to OSHA and other agencies that affect individuals working in the ground transportation technology areas. This course addresses the fundamental theories of electricity and electronics as applied to ground transportation technology area. Utilization of analog and digital meters, wiring diagrams, and other diagnostic tools will be stressed in a hands-on course that introduces the student to automotive electrical theory, batteries, charging systems, starting systems, wiring repairs, lighting systems and accessories.


Career Opportunities:Truck Service and Repair TechnicianParts and Service AdvisorConstruction Equipment Technician

ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY II(ELECT TECH II)5694 2 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 10, 11, 12

Electronics and Computer Technology II provides the opportunity for students to continue with foundational electronic concepts including circuit analysis and digital electronics modules. After completing the two additional foundational modules, student may choose to focus on one of the optional modules that can include more intense instruction, research, specialized projects, and internships. The optional modules include industrial technology, emerging electronic technologies, residential and commercial electronic communication, and automation. The content of this class is designed to provide the State of Indiana with a trained workforce in emerging technologies career pathways that will make a significant contribution to the Indiana economy. Industry certifications and additional post-secondary education are critical components of this pathway. Classroom, laboratory, and work-based experiences in the fundamental electronics concepts of circuit analysis and digital electronics as well as one of the optional modules will incorporate safety, technical writing, mathematics, and customer service.

Career & Technical Student Organization: Students participate in community service projects and various skills competitions thought Skills USA. Through these activities students develop leadership and organizational skills, team building, interpersonal communications and enhanced technical skills.

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I with a C or better


Career Opportunities Available:ElectricianAuto/Visual Equipment RepairComputer Repair TechnicianElectronic TechnicianElectrical Engineer

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HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION II: NURSING(HSE II NURS)52842 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 11, 12

Health Science Education II: Nursing is an extended laboratory experience at the student's choice of clinical site designed to provide students the opportunity to assume the role of nurse assisting and practice technical skills previously learned in the classroom, including information on the health care system and employment opportunities at a variety of entry levels, an overview of the health care delivery systems, health care teams and legal and ethical considerations. It prepares students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for providing basic care in extended care facilities, hospitals and home health agencies under the direction of licensed nurses. These knowledge and skills include recording patient medical histories and symptoms, providing medicine and treatments, consulting doctors, operating and monitoring medical equipment, performing diagnostic tests, teaching patients and families how to manage illness or injury, and perform general health screenings. This course also provides students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to make the transition from school to work in the field of nurse assisting, including self analysis to aid in career selection, job seeking and job maintenance skills, personal management skills, and completion of the application process for admission into a post secondary program.

Prerequisite: Application and Interview with instructor

Certification: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistance) Students who successfully complete the academic and attendance requirements will qualify to sit for the certification exam.


Students in this program must have:Must be 17 by November 1stA valid driver’s licenseReliable transportationProof of liability insuranceClean discipline recordGPA of 2.0 or higherClean Criminal History2 step PPD (Tuberculosis skin test)

HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION II: PHARMACY(HSE II PHARM)5214 2 Semesters2 Credits per semesterGrade level: 12

Introduction to Pharmacy introduces students to the field of pharmacy and provides opportunity for exploration of career options within the discipline. Varied instructional strategies and technologies are used to help students gain insight into the roles and responsibilities of the pharmaceutical team, state and federal regulations, pharmaceutical agents, prescription processing, pharmacy maintenance, retail sales, and the impact of pharmaceuticals on the delivery of health care in society.

Students must be 18 by March 15 during their senior year.

Prerequisites: Strong is Math, English, and Science

This class meets Mondays and Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 first semester and Monday’s from 3:30 – 5:00 second semester.

HEALTH SCIENCE II: SPECIAL TOPICS: MEDICAL ASSISTING(HSE II ST)52862 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level:12

Health Science Education II: Special Topics is an extended laboratory experience designed to address the advancement and specialization of health care careers allowing schools to provide a specialized course for a specific healthcare workforce need in the

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school’s region. It prepares students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for providing basic care in extended care facilities, hospitals and home health agencies under the direction of licensed health practitioners. This course also provides students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to make the transition from school to work in health science careers, including self analysis to aid in career selection, job seeking and job maintenance skills, personal management skills, and completion of the application process for admission into a post secondary program. Course standards and curriculum must be tailored to the specific healthcare profession preparing students to advance in this career field.

Medical Assisting is taught through Kaplan College

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE(HORT SCI)5132 2-4 Semesters2 Credits per semester Grade level: 10, 11, 12

Horticulture Science is a two semester course designed to give students a background in the field of horticulture and its many career opportunities. It addresses the biology and technology involved in the production, processing and marketing of plants and its products. Topics covered include: reproduction and propagation of plants, plant growth, growth media, management practices for field and greenhouse production, marketing concepts, production of plants of local interest and pest management. Students participate in a variety of activities to include extensive laboratory work usually in a school greenhouse, leadership development, supervised agricultural experience and learning about career opportunities in the area of horticulture science.

Landscape Management is taught in conjunction with Horticultural Science.

HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS PLTW(HUMAN SYST)52162 Semesters2 Credits per semesterGrade level: 10, 11, 12

PLTW Human Body Systems is a course designed to engage students in the study of basic human physiology and the care and maintenance required to support the complex systems. Using a focus on human health, students will employ a variety of monitors to examine body systems (respiratory, circulatory, and nervous) at rest and under stress, and observe the interactions between the various body systems. Students will use appropriate software to design and build systems to monitor body functions.

Recommended Prerequisite: Completed Biology 1 with a C or higher

Principles of Biomedical Sciences is taught in conjunction with Human Body Systems.

LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT I(LAND MGMT I)51362-4 Semesters2 Credits per semesterGrade level: 10, 11, 12

Landscape Management is a two semester course that provides the student with an overview of the many career opportunities in the diverse field of landscape management. Students are introduced to the procedures used in the planning and design of a landscape using current technology practices, the principles and procedures of landscape construction, the determination of maintenance schedules, communications and management skills necessary in landscape operations and the care and use of equipment utilized by landscapers. Students will also participate in leadership development, supervised agricultural experience and career exploration activities in the area of landscape management. Upon completion of the program, students have the opportunity to become Indiana Landscape Industry Certified through a state approved program.

Students who are enrolled in Landscape Management also participate in Central Nine FFA.


Landscape Management is taught in conjunction with Horticultural Science.

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Landscape DesignLandscape ManagementGreenhouse Operations/ManagementGolf Course or Park Maintenance

MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS PLTW(MED INTERV)52172 Semesters2 Credits per semesterGrade level: 11,12

PLTW Medical Interventions is a course that studies medical practices including interventions to support humans in treating disease and maintaining health. Using a project-based learning approach, students will investigate various medical interventions that extend and improve quality of life, including gene therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care. Students will also study the design and development of various interventions including vascular stents, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs. Lessons will cover the history of organ transplants and gene therapy with additional readings from current scientific literature addressing cutting edge developments. Using 3-D imaging software, students will design and build a model of a therapeutic protein.

Medical Interventions is taught in conjunction with Biomedical Innovation

Prerequisites: Principles of Biomedical Sciences, and Human Body Systems

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY(MED TERMS)52742 Semesters1 Credit per SemesterGrade level: 10, 11, 12

Medical Terminology prepares students with language skills necessary for effective, independent use of health and medical reference materials. It includes the study of health and medical abbreviations, symbols, and Greek and Latin word part meanings taught within the context of body systems. This course builds skills in pronouncing, spelling, and defining new words encountered in verbal and written information. Students have the opportunity to acquire skills in interpreting medical records and communications accurately and logically. Emphasis is on forming a foundation for a medical vocabulary including meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. Medical abbreviations, signs, and symbols are included.

Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology is taught in conjunction with Health Science Education 1


MECHANICAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN I(MECH DD I)4836 2 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 10, 11, 12

Mechanical Drafting and Design I provides students with a basic understanding of the detailing skills commonly used by a drafting technician. Areas of study include: lettering, sketching, proper use of equipment, geometric constructions with emphasis on orthographic (multi-view) drawings that are dimensioned and noted to ANSI standards. Another purpose of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the features and considerations associated with the operation of a computer-aided design (CAD) system. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience with Auto CAD. They will be expected to complete several projects (increasing in difficulty) relating to command topics. Topics include: 2D drawing commands, coordinate systems, editing commands, paper and model space, inquiry commands, layers, plotting, text, and basic dimensioning.


Career Opportunities:Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Technician

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Computer Graphics DesignerLand Surveyor

MECHANICAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN II(MECH DD II)48382 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 11, 12

Mechanical Drafting and Design II covers working drawings both in detailing and assembly. Presents fastening devices, thread symbols and nomenclature, surface texture symbols, classes of fits, and the use of parts lists, title blocks and revision blocks. This course will also focus on advanced CAD features, including fundamentals of three-dimensional modeling for design. This includes an overview of modeling, graphical manipulation, part structuring, coordinate system, and developing strategy of modeling. Advanced CAD will enable the student to make the transition from 2D drafting to 3D modeling. Students will draw and calculate three dimensional problems. Theory and methods include graphic developments and the relationships between points, lines and planes, curved lines and surfaces, intersections, and development. Computer software and hardware experiences, as they relate to technology students, will be covered.


Career Opportunities:Mechanical, Civil or Architectural TechnicianComputer Graphics DesignerLand Surveyor

PRECISION MACHINING I(PCSN MACH I)57822 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 10, 11, 12

Precision Machining I is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the precision machining processes used in industry, manufacturing, maintenance, and repair. The course instructs the student in industrial safety, terminology, tools and machine tools, measurement and layout. Students will become familiar with the setup and operation of power saws, drill presses, lathes, milling machines, grinders and an introduction to CNC (computer controlled) machines.


Career Opportunities:CNC MachinistCNC OperatorTool MakerQuality Control InspectorMold Maker

PRECISION MACHINING II(PCSN MACH II)57842 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 11, 12

Precision Machining II is a more in-depth study of skills learned in Precision Machining I with a stronger focus in CNC setup/operation/programming. Classroom activities will concentrate on precision set-up and inspection work as well as machine shop calculations. Students will develop skills in advanced machining and measuring parts involving tighter tolerances and more complex geometry. A continued focus on safety will also be included.

Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra & Geometry

Students must take Precision Machining I prior to signing up for Precision Machining II

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Career Opportunities:CNC MachinistCNC OperatorTool MakerQuality Control InspectorMold Maker

PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PLTW(PRIN BIOMED)52182 Semesters2 Credit per semesterGrade Level: 10, 11, 12

PLTW Principles of the Biomedical Sciences provides an introduction to this field through “hands-on” projects and problems. Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. A theme through the course is to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person. After determining the factors responsible for the death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Key biological concepts included in the curriculum are: homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease. Engineering principles such as the design process, feedback loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function will be included where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an overview of all courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses.

Recommended Prerequisite: Completed Biology 1 with a C or higher

Principles of Biomedical Sciences is taught in conjunction with Human Body Systems.

TRACTOR/TRAILER OPERATION(TRACT OPER)5622 1 semester (Spring)4 creditsGrade level:12

This course is designed as a comprehensive training program that prepares students to enter the trucking industry as an entry-level tractor-trailer operator. Instruction will include both classroom activities and behind-the-wheel driving experiences. Additional emphasis will include preventive maintenance and basic control skills training. Students are required to submit to and pass a Department of Transportation, Distribution and Logistics physical exam and drug screen. In addition, students must reach their 18th birthday prior to graduation from high school in order to enroll in and complete this course. Upon successful completion, students will be qualified to operate Class A Commercial Vehicles on Indiana highways

Course is taught through Vincennes University Course Requirements:

Valid Driver’s Licenses for at least 1 yearAbility to obtain a Class “A” CDL learners permitCDL learners permit (obtained prior to operation on public streets)Must be 18 by April 1Must provide own transportation to Aviation Technology Center and Driving Range

VETERINARY CAREERS I(VET CRS I)52112 Semesters 4 creditsGrade level: 11, 12

Veterinary Careers I is a lab intensive course that introduces students to animal care and veterinary medicine while using field experiences to attain necessary skills. Students will learn and demonstrate standard protocols used in veterinary careers. This

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course also provides students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to make the transition from school to work in health science careers, including self analysis to aid in career selection, job seeking and job maintenance skills, personal management skills, and completion of the application process for admission into a post secondary program. Participation in HOSA or FFA encourages development of leadership, communication, community service and career related skills.


VISUAL COMMNICATIONS: (FORMLY KNOWN AS GRAPHIC IMAGING)

Please Note: Students who sign up for Visual Commutations with take Graphic Design and Layout one year and Computer Illustration and Graphics the following year.

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND LAYOUT(GRAPH DES LT)5550 2 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 10, 11, 12

Graphic Design and Layout includes organized learning experiences that incorporate a variety of visual art techniques as they relate to the design and execution of layouts and illustrations for advertising, displays, promotional materials, and instructional manuals. Instruction also covers advertising theory and preparation of copy, lettering, posters, and artwork in addition to incorporation of photographic images. Communication skills will be emphasized through the study of effective methods used to design commercial products that impart information and ideas. Advanced instruction might also include experiences in various printing processes as well as activities in designing product packaging and commercial displays or exhibits.

COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION AND GRAPHICS(COMP ILL GRPH)45162 Semesters4 Credits per semesterGrade level: 10, 11. 12

Computer Illustration and Graphics introduces students to the computer’s use in visual communication. The focus of the course is on basic computer terminology and use, mastering fundamental skills, and developing efficient working styles. These skills are then developed by creating work with imaging, drawing, interactive, and page layout software. The course includes organized learning experiences that incorporate a variety of visual art techniques as they relate to the design and execution of layouts and illustrations for advertising, displays, promotional materials, and instructional manuals. Instruction also covers advertising theory and preparation of copy, lettering, posters, produce vector illustrations, graphics and logos, and artwork in addition to incorporation of photographic images. Communication skills will be emphasized through the study of effective methods used to design products that impart information and ideas. Advanced instruction might also include experiences in silk screening and air brush techniques as well as activities in designing product packaging and commercial displays or exhibits.


Certification: (GAERF PrintED) the program is accredited by Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF) PrintED, ensuring quality curriculum and instruction. Students may take an online examination at the completion of the program.

Career Opportunities:Graphic DesignerDigital PhotographyDesktop Scanner OperatorOffset Press OperatorScreen Press Operator Packaging Graphics ProductionGraphic Sign ProductionAudio/Video Editing

WALKER CAREER CENTER

Architectural Drafting and Design 11-12 (DOE 5640,5652)

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Everything that has been constructed from houses and skyscrapers to bridges and super-highways start off as drawings. This class will cover both engineering and architectural CAD techniques. Students will learn how to take a design sketch and turn it into a technical drawing that can be used to make a part that could used to build an addition on a house. Work on industry-re-lated projects and create your own designs. Students have designed their own house plans and product revisions and worked with local companies on drawings that needed to be updated. This is a great class to get practical hands on experience in the career fields of engineering, architecture and design.

Computer Illustrations and Graphics 11-12 (DOE 4516)Want to learn a unique software package that enables you to design and create flyers, newsletters, handouts, letter-head, brochures and various other business documents? This two semester course will allow you to develop profi-ciency in using desktop publishing software. Through the use of sophisticated software such as Adobe-In-Design, Publisher, and Adobe Photoshop business interested in Art, Journalism, and Graphic Design. The more software applications you know, the more you’ll succeed in the workplace. Year one (junior year) will include one hour of Com-puter Illustrations and one hour of Graphic Design and Layout to complete a two-hour block.

Construction Technology 11-12 (DOE 5580, 5578)Grab your piece of the future with skills that you can take to the bank and that will support you for a lifetime. In Construction Technology students learn from the ground up through a hands-on experience building a custom home in a residential subdivi-sion. Students will be involved in carpentry, roofing, insulation, painting, drywall, masonry, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling. Know the joys, frustration, and ultimately the satisfaction of completing a classroom project that you can show your grandparents and your grandchildren. Play an important role in the completion of a home or be instrumental in the beginning of a new structure.

Cosmetology 11 (DOE 5802, 5806)Did you know that you could be a hairstylist, make-up artist, nail tech, chemical specialist, and much more with only one li -cense? With the successful completion of an application and interview process, excellent school attendance (95%), 4.0/12.0 GPA (C- or higher), up to date with credits for graduation, you can be on your way to a promising career in Cosmetology. Af-ter a two-year course at Walker Career Center, you will have completed 1,500 hours of combined theory and practical skills needed to attain your Indiana State cosmetology license. The cost for the necessary materials is $450.00 for the first year and $225.00 for the second year. This program costs $10,000+ at local cosmetology schools. Spots are filling up fast!

Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management 11-12 (Year One)- (DOE 5440)Advanced Culinary Arts (Year Two)- (DOE 5346)

Is food your passion? Do you love making new dishes and trying them on your friends and family? Do you want to be a part of the largest industry in the world? If you answered yes to any of these, then Culinary Arts Careers is for you. In the Culinary Arts Careers Program, you will explore the restaurant industry from the inside out. You will learn about current trends in the industry, classical food preparation methods, restaurant management, culinary math skills, customer service, and hospitality basics through the National Restaurant Association ProStart Curriculum while working in our Threshold Restaurant.(Students must have taken Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality and/or Nutrition and Wellness I)

Dental Careers 11-12 (DOE 5203, 5204)The Dental Assisting Program is an exciting yet rigorous course in a professional, career-oriented atmosphere. Students are instructed in dental anatomy, terminology, instruments, and materials with a “hands on” approach to dental procedures in the simulated dental office classroom. Work experience becomes a part of the program second semester with a six-week intern-ship. Through a new partnership with the IU School of Dentistry, students will have the opportunity to work beside IU dental students and practicing dentists in the new dental office right down the hall.

Early Childhood Education (one-year program) 11-12 (DOE 5412)The Early Childhood program prepares students for employment in early childhood education programs. Students entering the classroom should enjoy working with preschool children. The students must recognize the value and worth of each indi -vidual child. Early Childhood student assistants supervise children while engaged in a wide variety of creative activities such as storytelling, music, and poems with actions, role-playing, art and learning centers. Students will serve as cadet teachers at the Warren Early Childhood Center.(Student must have taken Child Development and Advanced Child Development to qualify for dual credit.)

Education Professions (one-year program) 12 (DOE 5408)Do you want to be a teacher? Education Professions provides opportunities to explore careers in elementary and/or middle school education and provides a foundation for study in higher education that leads to education and related careers.

Electronics and Computer Technology 11-12 (DOE 5684, 5694)Are you interested in knowing how to wire the Internet, cable TV, an integrated audio system, security system, camera sur-veillance system, or a home theatre in a house? Then YOU need to sign up for the Electronics and Computer Technology.

Wow, did anyone say Smart Home!! You will learn how to design and install automated and technology systems that go into homes and businesses. Activities will include a focus on low voltage wiring, systems integration, telecommunications standards, and exposure to a range of residential technologies including: audio/video systems; home security and surveil-

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lance systems. You will be eligible to take the Electronic Systems Technician (EST) certification exam. Employers in the cus-tom electronics industry are looking for employees with EST certification. Classroom and laboratory experiences will allow stu-dents to begin their career preparation in the fundamental concepts of Direct Current Basics, personal computers, EST and will incorporate safety, technical writing, mathematical concepts, and customer service.

Graphic Design and Layout 11-12 (DOE 5550)Like working with your hands to “bring an idea alive?” Willing to think and work hard? Want a job that pays well, involves your interests and has a place to advance? Then this class might just be what you’ve been looking for! Students will learn to incor-porate a variety of visual art techniques to design and execute layouts and illustrations for advertising, displays, promotional materials, and instructional manuals. Instruction also covers advertising theory and preparation of copy, lettering, posters, and artwork in addition to incorporation of photographic images. The class also offers you the chance to design and screen your own T-shirt and make personalized memo pads allowing you to step through some of those behind-the-scenes processes that go into making the printed product. For the first year, this class will meet for one hour and then the second year will meet for two hours. It is recommended that students take Computer Illustrations and Graphics during year one to complete a two-hour block.

Network Fundamentals 12 (DOE 5234)This course continues the Computer Network Program taken in PC Tech Support to include the Network+ certification exam. Students will design, install, maintain, and manage both local and wide area networks. Activities include a combination of classroom instruction, e-learning, and laboratory practice that develops skills in network administration and configurations, problem diagnosis and troubleshooting, system control and maintenance, and upgrades. Additional areas of emphasis should include data backup and system security. Other topics will be designing and installing cable, internet, surveillance and secu-rity systems. Students will have the opportunity to be certified by taking the Network+ and Electronic Systems Technician (EST) exams.

PC Tech Support 11-12 (DOE 5230)Are pop-up windows ruining your online experience? Is your computer running at a turtle-like speed? Then you could possi-bly have a virus, Trojan, or worm. Don’t know what all of this means? Then YOU need to sign up for the PC Tech Support program! This program will provide you with the knowledge of how computers work. You will learn how to check and clean the computer for viruses, malware, Trojans and spyware. You will learn how to repair computers and be eligible to take the A+ certification exam. Employers are looking for employees with A+ certification! Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 will be covered. You will learn how to replace and install components such as: motherboards, memory, power supplies, CD/DVD drives, hard drives, video cards, all network interface cards, CMOS batteries, LCD screens, etc.

Precision Machine Technology 11-12 (DOE 5782, 5784)Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you a creative individual? Does the prospect of earning $40,000.00 or more a year sound interesting? If you answered yes to all of these questions, you are a perfect candidate for the Precision Machining Technology Program. Precision Machine Technology offers students the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge of the Machine Trades Industry in a shop environment with a strong emphasis on safety. Students learn how to successfully operate industry standard machine tooling including: the lathe, vertical machining center, drill press, band-saw and surface grinder. In addition to machine tool operation, students are taught the use of precision measuring equipment including: micrometers, calipers, height gages and a variety of other shop related measuring instruments.

Radio Broadcasting and Production (first year, one semester Radio, one semester Video) 11-12- (DOE 5986, 5992)Did you realize WCHS has a student-operated FM radio station? Do you have what it takes to host your own show or produce a public service announcement or a station promo? Do you want to call play-by-play for varsity football and basketball games? In this course, you’ll work in one of three classroom training studios or at one of the digital audio workstations. You’ll learn how to properly use the equipment, as well as, the different software applications used for audio production and for on-air broadcasting.

TV Broadcasting and Production (first year one semester Video, one semester Radio) 11-12- (DOE 5986, 5992)

Lights…camera…action! Welcome to the fast paced world of television production. This class will introduce you to the exciting career of video production through the use of a textbook and hands-on-experience. Students will receive experience and training in camera operation, editing with a computer, script writing and many other aspects of video production. Students will use the WCTV studios and equipment to develop their technical skills as well as teamwork skills. This class leads students to be eligible to work on the WCTV crew.

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GIFTED AND TALENTEDAND HIGH ACHIEVERS

Program Goals

Meet the needs of the gifted/talented and high achieving student -Plan flexible programs to fit the needs of these individual students. Encourage an understanding of the gifted/talented and high achieving student within the school community. Accentuate a higher level of learning in both curricular and extra-curricular components of the program. Encourage students to model excellence in their achievements. Develop and maintain an articulated quality program K-12.

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