Courses Available to Freshmen

Courses available to Freshmen

Required Courses

Please refer to your scheduling worksheet sheet for English, Math, Science, Resource and World Language recommendations.

English
English 9, 1-2
English 9, Honors 1-2
Hon Eng. 9, 1-2/ World History 1-2 / Math & Science
Algebra I, 1-2
Algebra I, 1-2 CT
Geometry, 1-2
Honors Geometry, 1-2
Algebra II, 1-2
Algebra II, Honors 1-2
Precalc/Trig 1-2
Precalc/Trig, Honors 1-2
Biology I, 1-2
Biology I, Honors 1-2 / Required Remediation / Support
Exact placement determined by test scores.
Language Arts Lab 1-2 or
Developmental Reading, 1-2
Algebra Enrichment 1-2
Algebra Enrichment 1-2, CT / P. E. / Family & Consumer Science
PE I (fall only)
PE II (spring only)
PE II (Alternate Means)
To meet diploma requirements, during grade 9 or grade 10, students must take either:
Health
OR
Interpersonal Relationships / Social Studies
To meet diploma requirements, students must take one of the following courses during grade 9 or grade 10.
Geography & History of the World, 1-2
World History, 1-2
World History, 1-2/Hon Eng. 9, 1-2
AP World History 1-2

Electives (DC stands for Dual Credit course.)

Art.
Art courses are offered for a full year. Students may choose to take one semester only, although preference is given to students who take a full year. Art classes must be taken in sequence.
Intro to 2-D Art
Advanced 2-D Art
Drawing 1
Drawing 2
Ceramics1
Ceramics 2
Jewelry 1
Jewelry 2
Fiber Arts 1
Fiber Arts 2 / Business
Single semester courses:
(may take 1 or both in any sequence)
Intro to Business 1
Intro to Business 2
Intro to Computer Science 1
Offered for a full year, but may take one semester only:
Digital Apps & Responsibility 1
Digital Apps & Responsibility 2 (DC)
Full year (must take both semesters):
Computer Tech Support 1-2 (DC)
(prerequisite: credit earned in Algebra I) / Communications
Full year courses:
Student Publications: Newspaper 1-2
(prerequisite for HiLite newspaper)
Student Publications: Yearbook 1-2
(prerequisite for Pinnacle yearbook)
Student Publications: Radio 1-2
Student Publications: Television 1-2
Single semester courses:
Mass Media: Visual Journalism 1
Mass Media: Visual Journalism 2
(prerequisite for either HiLite newspaper or Pinnacle yearbook)
. / Family and Consumer Science
Intro to Fashion & Textiles 1
Intro to Fashion & Textiles 2
Nutrition&Wellness: Orientation to Foods
(prerequisite for advanced foods courses)
Adv. Nutr: Regional & Am. Foods
Adv. Nutr: Baking
Adult Roles & Responsibilities
Preparing for College & Careers / PE Electives and Special Programs
PE I & PE II are the prerequisites for the following PE electives:
Lifetime Fitness
Physical Conditioning
Adv. Physical Conditioning
(must be on an IHSAA CHS team roster)
Functional Fitness
Aquatic Fitness & Sports
Cardiovascular Development
Lifeguard Certification (must turn 15)
AVID 1,2 (application required)
Basic Skills, Resource (for students receiving Special Services)
World Language
Chinese I, 1-2
French I, 1-2
French II, 1-2
German I, 1-2
German II, 1-2
Hebrew I, 1-2
Hebrew II, 1-2
Japanese I, 1-2
Latin I, 1-2
Spanish I, 1-2
Spanish II, 1-2 / Engineering & Technology
Intro to Engineering Design, PLTW 1-2(DC)
(prerequisite: credit earned in Algebra 1)
Intro to Construction, 1-2
Intro to Manufacturing, 1-2
Intro to Transportation, 1-2
Students may choose to take one or both semesters of the following course:
Intro to Design Processes 1-2 (Drafting) / English & Science
American Literature (sem.)
English Literature (sem.)
Biblical Literature (sem.)
Classical Literature (sem.)
Literary Movements (sem.)
Creative Writing (sem.)
Eng 12-2, Debate 1 (sem.)
Eng 12-2, Advanced Speech 3 (fall)
Eng 12-2, Advanced Speech 4 (spring)
Science
Prin. Of Biomedical Science, PLTW 1-2 / Performing Arts
Tech Theatre, 1-2
Theatre Arts, 1-2
Dance Performance 1,2 (Color Guard)
Beg. Concert Band 1,2
Beg. Chorus 1,2
Beg. Orchestra 1,2
Beg. Piano 1,2
Students in band and orchestra will have the option to add Marching Band and/or Jazz Band to their schedules later. These are “Early Bird” courses scheduled outside of regular school hours and do not conflict with the academic school day. These special performance groups do not need to be scheduled at this time. / English as a New Language
ENL I, 1-2 / ENL Lab
ENL II, 1-2 / English 9, 1-2
ENL Sheltered Courses:
English 9, 1-2 (blocked with ENL II)
Biology I, 1-2 (levels 3-5)
Integrated Chem/Phy (levels 1-2)
Eng 9/Geog & Hist of the Wor,1-2 (levels 3-5)
Algebra I
Geom
Alg II
Non-Credit ENL Offerings:
ENL Study Hall

DC=Dual Credit