Pathway Guide 2023-2024

Radio and TV Courses AUDIO AND VIDEO PRODUCTION ESSENTIALS Grades 10-11 2 semester/2 credits 70029 HHS Course Prerequisite: Principles of Broadcasting Audio and Video Production Essentials provides an in-depth study on audio and video production techniques for radio, television, and digital technologies. Students will learn skills necessary for audio production and on-air work used in radio and other digital formats. Additionally, experience will be gained in the development of the video production pro- cess; including skills in message development, directing, camera, video switcher, and character generator operations. Vincennes University Info: BCST 120 and BCST 140; To qualify, students must have enrolled in and passed BCST 102 (Principles of Broadcasting) with a grade of C or higher. MASS MEDIA PRODUCTION Grades 10-11 2 semesters/2 credits 70030 HHS Course Prerequisites: Principles of Broadcasting Mass Media Production will focus on the study of theory and practice in the voice and visual aspects of radio and tele- vision performance. In addition, this course introduces the skills used to acquire and deliver news stories in a digital media format. Students will learn how to research issues and events, interview news sources, interact with law en- forcement and government officials, along with learning to write in a comprehensive news style. Certification Available: Adobe Certified Associate PRINCIPLES OF BROADCASTING Grades 9-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70027N The purpose of the Principles of Broadcasting course is to provide entry-level fundamental skills for students who wish to seek or pursue opportunities in the field of broadcasting or mass media. Students will explore the technical aspects of audio and sound design for radio production and distribution, as well as, the technical aspects of video production and distribution. Vincennes University Info: BCST 102; There are no prerequisites to qualify for this college credit. RADIO AND TV II Grade 12 2 semester/2 credits 70028 HHS Course Prerequisite: Radio and TV I Radio and Television II prepares students for admission to television production programs at institutions of higher learning. Students train on professional equipment creating a variety of video projects. During this second-year pro- gram students integrate and build on first-year curriculum while mastering advanced concepts in production, lighting and audio. Ivy Tech Info: VIDT 210; To qualify, students must have enrolled in and passed VISC 105 (Radio and TV I). Theatre Courses THEATRE ARTS Grades 9-12 2 semester/2 credits 70161 Theatre Arts is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Theatre Arts read and ana- lyze plays, create scripts and theatre pieces, conceive scenic designs, and develop acting skills. These activities incor- porate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the re- sponsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community. -Students will be expected to perform solo and in groups in front of classmates. -Students may be required to perform memorized monologue and scene work. -Though students taking the course are NOT required to participate in the theatre program that produces shows during the year, they are encouraged to do so. 51

Graphic Design Courses DIGITAL DESIGN GRAPHICS Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70171 Digital Design Graphics will help students to understand and create the most common types of computer graphics used in visual communications. Skills are developed through work with professional vector-based and page layout soft- ware used in the industry. Additionally, students will be introduced to a full range of image input technology and manip- ulation including conventional photography, digital imaging, and computer scanners. Students will learn to communi- cate concepts and ideas through various imaging devices. Ivy Tech Info: VISC 102; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. GRAPHIC DESIGN AND LAYOUT Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70170 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. Ivy Tech Info: VISC 102; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. VISC 115; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. Certification Available: Adobe Certified Associate PRINCIPLES OF DIGITAL DESIGN Grades 9-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70174 Principles of Digital Design 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, critical peer evaluation, and presentation skills. Students will have the opportunity to apply the design theory through an under- standing of basic photographic theory and technique. Topics will include image capture, processing, various output methods, and light. Ivy Tech Info: VISC 101; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. VISC 115; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. 52

Health and Natural Sciences HHS Indiana Course Title Required Weighted # of College Grade Level Course # DOE # Credits Available 9 10 11 12 70072 5276 Anatomy & Physiology Honors W6 11 12 70061 5274 Medical Terminology 6 10 11 12 70491 5218 PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science 3 9 10 11 12 70490 5216 PLTW Human Body Systems 3 10 11 12 70489 5217 PLTW Medical Interventions W3 11 12 70488 5219 PLTW Biomedical Innovation W3 12 HU5284 7166/ Pre-Nursing (CNA) 8 11 12 7255 70060 7168 Principles of Healthcare 3.5 9 10 11 12 CTE CONCENTRATORS FOR THE CLASS OF 2024 Biomedical Technology PLTW Human Body PLTW Medical Graduation Pathway Systems Interventions CTE CONCENTRATORS FOR THE CLASSES OF 2025 & BEYOND Biomedical Sciences and PLTW Principles of PLTW Human Body PLTW Medical Technology Biomedical Sciences Systems Interventions Graduation Pathway Pre-Nursing Principles of Medical Terminology Pre-Nursing: CNA Graduation Pathway Healthcare ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY HONORS Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70072 This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. Anatomy & Physiology is a course in which students investigate concepts related to Health Science, with emphasis on interdependence of systems and contributions of each system to the maintenance of a healthy body. Introduces stu- dents to the cell, which is the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms, and covers tissues, integument, skeleton, muscular and nervous systems as an integrated unit. Through instruction, including laboratory activities, stu- dents apply concepts associated with Human Anatomy & Physiology. Students will understand the structure, organiza- tion and function of the various components of the healthy body in order to apply this knowledge in all health related fields. Ivy Tech Info: APHY 101; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready, as well as Lower Math Ready. APHY 102; Students must pass APHY 101 to enroll in APHY 102. 53

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70061 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, all taught within the context of body systems. This course builds skills in pronouncing, spelling, and defining new words encountered in verbal and written information in the healthcare industry. Students have the opportunity to acquire essential skills for accurate and logical communication, and interpretation of medical records. Emphasis is on forming a foundation of a medical vocabulary including; appropriate and accurate meaning, spelling, and pronunciation of medical terms, and abbreviations, signs, and symbols. Ivy Tech Info: HLHS 101 and HLHS 102; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. PLTW PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Grades 9-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70491 This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. Principles of Biomedical Science is a course that allows students to explore concepts of biology and medicine through hands-on projects as they take on roles of different medical professionals to solve real-world problems. Students will make career connections acting as forensic scientists, doctors, nurses, geneticists, microbiologists, and many more. Over the course of the year, students will complete crime scene investigations, perform a heart dissection, practice clinical care such as triage, blood drawing, and genetic counseling, solve disease outbreaks, receive medical emer- gency training, and design innovations in the field of biomedical science. 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. 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. Students can earn college credit at IUPUI by passing the PLTW ECA with a score of 6 or higher. All college credits are issued at the end of the student’s senior year, and students can find the application with their PLTW teacher. PLTW HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70490 HHS Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of PLTW PBS This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. 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 of the human body. In this course, you will examine the interactions of human body systems as you explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis in the body. You will build models of organs and tissues and complete various dissections. Exploring science in action, you’ll also use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration, and you’ll take on the roles of biomedical professionals to solve real-world medical cases. Students can earn college credit at IUPUI by passing the PLTW ECA with a score of 6 or higher. All college credits are issued at the end of the student’s senior year and students can find the application with their PLTW teacher. PLTW MEDICAL INTERVENTION Grades 11-12 2 semester/2 credits 70489 HHS Course Prerequisites: PLTW PBS & HBS This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. 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, reha- bilitation, and supportive care. Students will also study the design and development of various interventions. Lessons will cover the history of organ transplants and gene therapy with additional readings from current scientific literature addressing cutting edge developments. Students can earn college credit at IUPUI by passing the PLTW ECA with a score of 6 or higher. All college credits are issued at the end of the student’s senior year and students can find the application with their PLTW teacher. 54

PLTW BIOMEDICAL INNOVATIONS Grade 12 2 semester/2 credits 70488 HHS Course Prerequisites: PLTW PBS, HBS, & MI 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, ad- dressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. Students have the opportunity to work on an independent project and may work with a mentor or advisor from a healthcare or postsec- ondary industry. Throughout the course, students are expected to present their work to an adult audience that may include representatives from the local business and healthcare community. Students can earn college credit at IUPUI by passing the class with a B or higher. All college credits are issued at the end of the student’s senior year and stu- dents can find the application with their PLTW teacher. PRE-NURSING (C.N.A.) Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits HU5284 HHS Course Prerequisite: Minimum of “B” in Principles of Healthcare and Medical Terminology; Students who have not yet taken Principles of Healthcare and are interested in C.N.A. should speak with their counselor. The pre-nursing program offered through Hobart University prepares students to become a CNA – a Certified Nursing Assistant. CNAs helps patients with healthcare needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). CNAs are typically responsible for the general care of their patients. Duties will vary, depending on the specific needs of the patient. The most common responsibilities are taking and recording vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure; assisting patients to and from their bed or chair as needed; and helping patients with feeding and personal hygiene. CNAs may also assist doctors or nurses during medical procedures. CNAs often work in a wide variety of settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, adult care centers, personal homes, and assisted living facilities. Nursing assistants in these healthcare centers act as a helpful liaison between the RN or LPN and the pa- tient. Students must be 17 or older by the start of spring semester when clinicals begin. Ivy Tech Info: HLHS 107 and HLHS 113; There are no prerequisites for enrolling in these dual credits. Certification Available: Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHCARE Grades 9-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70060 Principles of Healthcare content includes skills common to specific health career topics such as patient nursing care, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, public health, and an introduction to healthcare systems. Lab experiences are organized and planned around the activities associated with the student’s career objectives. Ivy Tech Info: HLHS 100 and HLHS 104; There are no prerequisites for enrolling in these dual credits. 55

Human Services HHS Indiana Course Title Required Weighted # of College Grade Level Course # DOE # Credits Available 9 10 11 12 70211 7157 Child and Adolescent Development 3 9 10 11 12 70219 7188 Corrections and Cultural Awareness 6 10 11 12 70217 5824 Criminal Justice II 3 12 70210C 7267 Education Professions Capstone 6 11 12 70210 5404 Education Professions II 6 12 70217N 7191 Law Enforcement Fundamentals 6 10 11 70218N 7193 Principles of Criminal Justice 3 9 10 11 12 70209N 7161 Principles of Teaching 3 9 10 11 12 70210N 7162 Teaching and Learning 3 10 11 12 70184/70212 5974 Work-Based Learning/Cadet Teaching 11 12 70184K 5974 Peer Mentor for Mrs. Keefe’s Room 10 11 12 CTE CONCENTRATORS FOR THE CLASS OF 2024 Education Education Education Graduation Pathway Professions I Professions II Criminal Justice Criminal Justice I Criminal Justice II Graduation Pathway CTE CONCENTRATORS FOR THE CLASSES OF 2025 & BEYOND Education Careers Principles of Child and Adolescent Teaching and Graduation Pathway Teaching Development Learning Criminal Justice Principles of Law Enforcement Corrections and Graduation Pathway Criminal Justice Fundamentals Cultural Awareness CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT Grades 9-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70211 HHS Course Prerequisite: For students pursing a career in teaching, please take Principles of Teaching first. Child and Adolescent Development examines the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and moral development of the child from birth through adolescence with a focus on the middle years through adolescence. Basic theories of child development, biological and environmental foundations of development, and the study of children through observation and interviewing techniques are explored. The influence of parents, peers, the school environment, culture and the media are discussed. An observation experience up to 20 hours may be required for completion of this course. Ivy Tech Info: EDUC 121; There are no prerequisites for enrolling in this dual credit. 56

CORRECTIONS AND CULTURAL AWARENESS Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70219 HHS Course Prerequisites: Principles of Criminal Justice Corrections and Cultural Awareness emphasizes the study of American criminal justice problems and systems in his- torical and cultural perspectives, as well as discussing social and public policy factors affecting crime. Multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives are stressed. Additionally, this course takes a further examination of the American cor- rectional system; the study of administration of local, state, and federal correctional agencies. The examination also includes the history and development of correctional policies and practices, criminal sentencing, jails, prisons, alterna- tive sentencing, prisoner rights, rehabilitation, and community corrections including probation and parole. Current phi- losophies of corrections and the debates surrounding the roles and effectiveness of criminal sentences, institutional procedures, technological developments, and special populations are discussed. Ivy Tech Info: CRIM 103; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. CRIM 130; To qualify, students must have enrolled in and pass CRIM 101 (Principles of Criminal Justice). CRIMINAL JUSTICE II Grade 12 2 semester/2 credits 70217 HHS Course Prerequisites: Criminal Justice I Criminal Justice II introduces students to concepts and practices in traffic control 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 collec- tion of evidence, 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. Ivy Tech Info: CRIM 110; To qualify, students must have enrolled in and pass CRIM 101 (Principles of Criminal Justice). EDUCATION PROFESSIONS CAPSTONE Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70210C The Education Professions Capstone provides an extended opportunity for field experience to further apply concepts that have been presented throughout the pathway. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the topics of the exceptional child and literacy development through children’s literature. Students will gain a deeper understanding of inclusive teaching techniques along with policies, theories, and laws related to special education. Students interested in pursuing a career in Elementary Education are encouraged to study the benefits of using children’s literature in the classroom. This course may be further developed to include specific content for students interested in pursuing a ca- reer in secondary education. The course should include a significant classroom observation and assisting experience. Ivy Tech Info: EDUC 230; To qualify, students must have enrolled in and passed EDUC 101 (Principles of Teaching) AND EDUC 121 (Child and Adolescent Development). EDUC 233; To qualify, students must have enrolled in and passed EDUC 101 (Principles of Teaching). EDUCATION PROFESSIONS II Grade 12 2 semesters/2 credits 70210 HHS Course Prerequisite: Education Professions I Education Professions II prepares students for employment in education and related careers and provides the founda- tion for study in higher education in these career areas. An active learning approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes is recommended in order to integrate suggested topics into the study of education and related careers. The course of study includes, but is not limited to: the teaching profession, the learner and the learning process, planning instruction, learning environment, and instructional and assessment strategies. Extensive field experiences in one or more classroom settings, resumes, and career portfolios are required components. A standards-based plan guides the students’ field experiences. Students are monitored in their field ex- periences by the Education Professions II teacher. Ivy Tech Info: EDUC 230; To qualify, students must have enrolled in and passed EDUC 101 (Principles of Teaching) AND EDUC 121 (Child and Adolescent Development). EDUC 233; To qualify, students must have enrolled in and passed EDUC 101 (Principles of Teaching). 57

LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDAMENTALS Grades 10-11 2 semesters/2 credits 70217N HHS Course Prerequisite/Corequisite: Principles of Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Fundamentals critically examines the history and nature of the major theoretical perspectives in criminology, and the theories found within those perspectives. Analyzes the research support for such theories and perspectives, and the connections between theory and criminal justice system practice within all the major components of the criminal justice sys- tem. Demonstrates the application of specific theories to explain violent and non-violent criminal behavior on both the micro and macro levels of analysis. Additionally, this course will introduce fundamental law enforcement operations and organiza- tion. This includes the evolution of law enforcement at federal, state, and local levels. Ivy Tech Info: CRIM 105; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. CRIM 110; To qualify, students must have enrolled in and pass CRIM 101 (Principles of Criminal Justice). PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Grades 9-12 2 semester/2 credits 70218N Principles of Criminal Justice covers the purposes, functions, and history of the three primary parts of the criminal justice sys- tem: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. This course further explores the interrelationships and responsibilities of these three primary elements of the criminal justice system. Ivy Tech Info: CRIM 101; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING Grades 9-12 2 semester/2 credits 70209N This course provides a general introduction to the field of teaching. Students will explore educational careers, teaching prepa- ration, and professional expectations as well as requirements for teacher certification. Current trends and issues in education will be examined. A minimum 20 hour classroom observation experience is required for successful completion of this course. Ivy Tech Info: EDUC 101; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. TEACHING AND LEARNING Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70210N HHS Course Prerequisite: Principles of Teaching Teaching and Learning provides students the opportunity to apply many of the concepts that they have learned throughout the Education Professions pathway. In addition to a focus on best practices, this course will provide an introduction to the role that technology plays in the modern classroom. Through hands-on experience with educational software, utility packages, and commonly used microcomputer hardware, students will analyze ways to integrate technology as a tool for instruction, evalua- tion, and management. Ivy Tech Info: EDUC 201; To qualify, students must have enrolled in and passed EDUC 101 (Principles of Teaching). WORK-BASED LEARNING/CADET TEACHING Grades 11-12 1-2 semesters/1 credit per semester 70184/70212 Application Required Work Based Learning is an instructional course / component of any CTE course that prepares students for college and career. This builds students’ skills and knowledge in their chosen career path or furthers their study within the area of interest. A standards based training plan is developed by the student, teacher, and workplace mentor to guide the student’s work based learning experiences and assist in evaluating achievement and performance. In the stand-alone WBL courses, students have the opportunity to apply the concepts, skills, and dispositions learned in previous coursework in their pathways in real world business and industry settings. Required Prerequisites: 4 credits of introductory and advanced courses related to a student’s pathway. Have NO failing grades in the preceding semester. Maintain a good record of attendance and timeliness. This means your attendance does not exceed the allowed amount; you have NO truancies, and few or no tardies. Have no significant disciplinary problems. PEER MENTOR Grades 10-12 1-2 semesters/1 credit per semester 70184K Approval from Mrs. Keefe required; interview with administration may be required. This course is a special and unique experience that you will always remember. You will make friendships that will last a life- time. Peer tutoring is meant to minimize the perceived differences between typical students and students with moderate and severe disabilities. Peer tutors will work with students to help them achieve goals in the class, build confidence and build friendships. 58

English and Language Arts HHS Indiana Course Title Required Weighted # of College Grade Level Course # DOE # Credits Available 9 10 11 12 70025 1078 Advanced Speech and Communication 3 9 10 11 12 70018 1092 Creative Writing 9 10 11 12 81001 1002 English 9 R9 81001H 1002 English 9 Honors W9 70005 1004 English 10 R 10 70005H 1004 English 10 Honors W 10 70009 1006 English 11 R 11 70010 1006 English 11 Honors W6 11 700151 1124 English 12 Honors: English Composition W3 12 700152 1124 English 12 Honors: Rhetoric & Argument W3 12 70017 1124 English 12 Honors: Creative Writing W3 12 70019 1124 English 12 Honors: Literature W3 12 700153 1124 English 12 Honors: American Literature I W3 12 700154 1124 English 12 Honors: American Literature II W3 12 700155 1124 English 12 Honors: World Literature I W3 12 700156 1124 English 12 Honors: World Literature II W3 12 70016D 1044 English 12: Poetry 12 70016E 1030 English 12: English Literature R 12 70016 1008 English 12 R 12 70021 1086 Student Publications: Yearbook 10 11 12 GUIDELINES: For Honors English courses, students will be reviewed based on the following criteria: 1. ILEARN/ISTEP, PSAT, and Lexile scores 2. Grade in previous English classes 3. Teachers will meet to discuss course selections and will have input into course placement ADVANCED SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION Grades 9-12 1 semester/1 credit 70025 Incoming 9th grade students are only eligible to take the course if they qualify for college credit. Additionally, they are required to meet with the teacher prior to signing up. This course is taught as a college level class and the rigor is not adapted for those who opt out of dual credit. Advanced Speech and Communication is the study and application of skills in listening, oral interpretation, media com- munications, research methods, and oral debate. Students deliver different types of oral and multimedia presentations, examples including speeches to inform, to motivate, to entertain, and to persuade through the use of impromptu, ex- temporaneous, memorized, or manuscript delivery. Ivy Tech Info: COMM 101; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. CREATIVE WRITING Grades 9-12 1 semester/1 credit 70018 Creative Writing is a study and application of the rhetorical 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. 59

ENGLISH 9 Grade 9 2 semesters/2 credits 81001 English 9 is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication, focusing on literature within an ap- propriate level of complexity for this grade band. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evalu- ation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance in classic and contemporary liter- ature balanced with nonfiction. Students write responses to literature, expository (informative), narrative, and argumen- tative/persuasive compositions, and sustained research assignments. Students deliver grade appropriate oral presen- tations with attention to audience and purpose and access, analyze, and evaluate online information. ENGLISH 9 HONORS Grade 9 2 semester/2 credits 81001H While this course has the same description as English 9, it moves at a faster pace and has a higher level of assess- ment than English 9. The materials and the nature of individual assignments may differ from English 9 to accommo- date these higher expectations. Additional texts will be read and students will receive supplemental work to prepare for English 10 Honors and English 11 Honors. ENGLISH 10 Grade 10 2 semester/2 credits 70005 English 10 is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication, focusing on literature with an ap- propriate level of complexity for this grade band. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evalu- ation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance in classic and contemporary liter- ature balanced with nonfiction. Students write responses to literature, expository (informative) and argumentative/ persuasive compositions, and sustained research assignments. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations with attention to audience and purpose and access, analyze, and evaluate online information. ENGLISH 10 HONORS Grade 10 2 semesters/2 credits 70005H While this course has the same description as English 10, it moves at a faster pace and has a higher level of assess- ment than English 10. The materials and the nature of individual assignments may differ from English 10 to accommo- date these higher expectations. Additional texts will be read and students will receive supplemental work to prepare for English 11 Honors and English 12 Honors. ENGLISH 11 Grade 11 2 semesters/2 credits 70009 English 11, an integrated English course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for English/Language Arts in Grades 11-12, is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication focusing on literature with an appropriate level of complexity for this grade band. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write narratives, responses to literature, academic essays (e.g. analytical, persuasive, expository, summary), and more sustained research assignments incorporating visual in- formation in the form of pictures, graphs, charts and tables. Students write and deliver grade appropriate multimedia presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information. ENGLISH 11 HONORS Grade 11 2 semesters/2 credits 70010 Composition is a study and application of the rhetorical writing strategies of narration, description, exposition, and per- suasion. Using the writing process, students demonstrate a command of vocabulary, English language conventions, research and organizational skills, an awareness of audience, the purpose for writing, and style. Students read classic and contemporary literature or articles and use appropriate works as models for writing. Students write a variety of types of compositions with a focus on fictional narratives, reflective compositions, academic essays, and responses to literature. Advanced Composition is a study and application of the rhetorical writing strategies of exposition and per- suasion. Students write expository critiques of nonfiction selections, literary criticism of fiction selections, persuasive components, and research reports. Ivy Tech Info: ENGL 111; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. ENGL 215; To qualify, students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 111. 60

ENGLISH 12 HONORS: ENGLISH COMPOSITION Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 700151 Composition is a study and application of the rhetorical writing strategies of narration, description, exposition, and per- suasion. Using the writing process, students demonstrate a command of vocabulary, English language conventions, research and organizational skills, an awareness of the audience, the purpose for writing, and style. Students read classic and contemporary literature or articles and use appropriate works as models for writing. Students write a varie- ty of types of compositions with a focus on fictional narratives, reflective compositions, academic essays, and respons- es to literature. English 12 Honors is a study and application of the rhetorical writing strategies of exposition and per- suasion. Students write expository critiques of nonfiction selections, literary criticism of fiction selections, persuasive compositions, and research reports. Course must be paired with either English 12 Honors: Rhetoric and Argument or Advanced Speech and Communication. Ivy Tech Info: ENGL 111; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. ENGLISH 12 HONORS: RHETORIC AND ARGUMENT Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 700152 HHS Course Prerequisite: English 11 Honors or English 12 Honors: Composition (ENGL 111) English Composition is designed to develop students’ abilities to think, organize, and express their ideas clearly and effectively in writing. This course incorporates reading, research, and critical thinking. Emphasis is placed on the vari- ous forms of expository writing such as process, description, narration, comparison, analysis, persuasion, and argu- mentation. A research paper is required. Numerous in-class writing activities are required in addition to extended es- says written outside of class. Ivy Tech Info: ENGL 215; To qualify, students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 111. ENGLISH 12 HONORS: CREATIVE WRITING Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 70017 HHS Course Prerequisite: English 11 Honors or English 12 Honors: Composition (ENGL 111) This advanced composition course emphasizes an inquiry-driven approach to research-based analytic and argumenta- tive writing. Students will develop advanced analytical, researching, and writing skills by completing an extensive argu- mentative project. Ivy Tech Info: ENGL 202; To qualify, students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 111. ENGLISH 12 HONORS: LITERATURE Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 70019 HHS Course Prerequisite: English 11 Honors or English 12 Honors: Composition (ENGL 111) Development of basic strategies for critically reading and interpreting poetry, fiction, and drama; introduction to the premises and motives of literary analysis and critical methods associated with various literary concerns through class discussion and focused writing assignments. Ivy Tech Info: ENGL 206; To qualify, students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 111. ENGLISH 12 HONORS: AMERICAN LITERATURE I Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 700153 HHS Course Prerequisite: English 11 Honors or English 12 Honors: Composition (ENGL 111) American Literature to 1865 surveys major American writers from the early Colonial period through the Civil War. In- cluded will be discussions of the major historical, cultural, intellectual, and political events that influenced the authors. Oral tradition, puritanism, romanticism authors such as various Native American tribes, Bradstreet, Edwards, Poe, Irving, Hawthorn, Dickinson, Paine, Jefferson, Franklin Ivy Tech Info: ENGL 222; To qualify, students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 111. ENGLISH 12 HONORS: AMERICAN LITERATURE II Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 700154 HHS Course Prerequisite: English 11 Honors or English 12 Honors: Composition (ENGL 111) American Literature After 1865 surveys major American writers from the Civil War to the present. Included will be dis- cussions of the major historical, cultural, intellectual, and political events that influenced the authors. Naturalism, real- ism, modernism authors such as Thoreau, Emerson, Whitman, Bierce, Crane, Faulkner, London, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Chopin, Updike, Walker, O’Connor. Ivy Tech Info: ENGL 223; To qualify, students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 111. 61

ENGLISH 12 HONORS: WORLD LITERATURE I Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 700155 HHS Course Prerequisite: English 11 Honors or English 12 Honors: Composition (ENGL 111) World Literature I introduces students to influential world literature from ancient times through the mid-17th century. Included will be a discussion of the major historical, cultural, intellectual, and political events that shaped this literature. Students will analyze and evaluate classical world literature with respect to themselves and also analyze and evaluate world literature in relation to global problem-solving/decision-making. Authors and works covered: Gilgamesh, Ovid, Creation tales from Ojibwe/Aesop/Jakata/Chinese, Norse and Greek mythology, Homer, Beowulf, Tao Te Ching, Dante, Pizan, Chaucer, Petrarch, Cervantes. Ivy Tech Info: ENGL 220; To qualify, students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 111. ENGLISH 12 HONORS: WORLD LITERATURE II Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 700156 HHS Course Prerequisite: English 11 Honors or English 12 Honors: Composition (ENGL 111) World Literature II introduces students to influential world literature from the mid-17th century through present times. Included will be a discussion of the major historical, cultural, intellectual, and political events that shaped this literature. Students will not only analyze and evaluate classical world literature with respect to themselves but also analyze and evaluate world literature in relation to global problem-solving/decision-making. Authors and works covered: Descartes, Swift, Goethe, Bacon, Locke, Hobbes, Douglass, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Ibsen, Crane, Faulkner, Proust, El Saadawi, Achebe, Marquez, Mahfouz Ivy Tech Info: ENGL 221; To qualify, students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 111. ENGLISH 12: POETRY Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 70016D Poetry is a study of poetic works, the interpretation of poetry, and the variety of structures, devices, and themes that differentiate one type of poetry from another. Students examine a wide variety of major poetic works from the English- speaking world and English translations of important works from the non-English-speaking world. Students analyze the impact of aural devices, such as meter, alliteration, assonance, and rhyme, on the overall interpretation of a poem and how poetry is a form of literary expression that has prevailed through the ages. ENGLISH 12: ENGLISH LITERATURE Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 70016E English Literature is a study of representative works of the English-speaking authors associated with the Common- wealth of Nations, including England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Canada, Newfoundland, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, and others. Students examine a wide variety of literary genres that reflect the English- speaking peoples from the Anglo-Saxon Period to the present. Students analyze how the ideas and concepts present- ed in the works are both interconnected and distinctly reflective of the cultures and the countries in which they were written. ENGLISH 12 Grade 12 2 semesters/2 credits 70016 English 12 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 in classic and contempo- rary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write narratives, responses to literature, academic essays (e.g. ana- lytical, persuasive, expository, summary), and more sustained research assignments incorporating visual information in the form of pictures, graphs, charts, and tables. Students write and deliver grade-appropriate multimedia presenta- tions and access, analyze, and evaluate online information. STUDENT MEDIA: YEARBOOK Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70021 Yearbook is a laboratory class that publishes the school yearbook. Students will apply desktop publishing skills, writ- ing, editing, design, leadership skills, ethics, photojournalism, teamwork and communication skills while putting togeth- er an accurate actual product. Creativity, writing ability and strong independent work ethic are a must when taking this course. This course can be taken for more than one school year for elective credit. Students will need to attend athletic events (using a press pass), club activities or school events outside of the school day to properly cover assignments. Students taking the class multiple times can eventually earn the titles of Student Editor or Assistant Editor. Patches and pins may also be earned to place on the letterman’s jacket. 62

Health and Physical Education HHS Indiana Course Title Required Weighted # of College Cred- Grade Level Course # DOE # its Available 9 10 11 12 R 9 70195 3506 Health & Wellness R 9 70200 3542 Physical Education I 9 10 11 12 70198 70199 3560 Strength Training I 10 11 12 70201 9 10 11 12 70201U 3560 Strength Training II 9 10 11 12 70196 9 10 11 12 70194 3560 Team Sports 9 10 11 12 70202 3560 Unified Team Sports 10 11 12 3560 Lifeguarding 3560 Swimming for Fitness 5974 Pool Lifeguard HEALTH AND WELLNESS Grade 9 1 semester/1 credit 70195 High school health education provides the basis for continued methods of developing knowledge, concepts, skills, be- haviors, and attitudes related to student health and well-being. This course includes the major content areas in a planned, sequential, comprehensive health education curriculum as expressed in the Indiana Health Education Profi- ciency Guide: (1) Growth and Development; (2) Mental and Emotional Health; (3) Community and Environmental Health; (4) Nutrition; (5) Family Life Education; (6) Consumer Health; (7) Personal Health; (8) Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Education; (9) Intentional and Unintentional Injury; and (10) Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Students are provided with opportunities to explore the effect of health behaviors on an individual’s quality of life. This course assists students in understanding that health is a lifetime commitment by analyzing individual risk factors and health decisions that promote health and prevent disease. Students are also encouraged to assume individual respon- sibility for becoming competent health consumers. A variety of instructional strategies, including technology, are used to further develop health literacy. PHYSICAL EDUCATION I Grade 9 2 semesters/2 credits 70200 Physical Education I focuses on instructional strategies through a planned, sequential, and comprehensive physical education curriculum that provides students with opportunities to actively participate in at least four of the following: team sports; dual sport activities; individual physical activities; outdoor pursuits; self-defense and martial arts; aquatics; gymnastics; and dance, all of which are within the framework of the skills, knowledge and confidence needed by the student for a lifetime of healthful physical activity and fitness. Ongoing assessment includes both written and perfor- mance-based skill evaluation. Physical Education II focuses on instructional strategies through a planned, sequential, and comprehensive physical education curriculum that provides students with opportunities to actively participate in four of the following areas that were not included in Physical Education I: team sports; dual sport activities; individual physical activities; outdoor pursuits; self-defense and martial arts; aquatics; gymnastics; and dance, all of which are within the framework of the skills, knowledge and confidence needed by the student for a lifetime of healthful physical activity and fitness. Swimming will be a required unit. Elective Physical Education Courses Listed Below Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in all prior PE courses STRENGTH TRAINING I Grades 9-12 2 semester/2 credits 70198 HHS Course Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in all prior PE courses. An introduction to weight training. Application of the fundamentals of strength training through the use of machines and free weights with a focus on proper form and technique. Basic anatomy and physiology associated with weight training and safe lifting procedures, including progressive conditioning methods. Training exercises include: stretching, core training, jogging, sprinting, weightlifting and weight training. Also included: calisthenics, isometric and isotonic exercis- es, plyometrics, footwork agility drills, and sport specific exercises. 63

STRENGTH TRAINING II Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70199 HHS Course Prerequisite: Strength/Cardio I and a grade of “C” or higher in all prior PE courses. Fundamentals of an advanced weight training program. Application of strength training using weight machines and free weights. Anatomy and physiology associated with weight training and safe lifting procedures, along with the design of an individualized strength training program. An advanced personal fitness program that includes progressive condition- ing methods. Training exercises include: stretching, core training, jogging, sprinting, weightlifting and weight training. Also included: calisthenics, isometric and isotonic exercises, plyometrics, footwork agility drills, and sport specific exer- cises. TEAM SPORTS Grades 9-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70201 HHS Course Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in all prior PE courses This course emphasizes team sports. Activities may include soccer, flag football, basketball, softball, volleyball, team handball, tennis, or floor hockey. Additional outdoor activities like fishing, archery and kayaking may also be included. UNIFIED TEAM SPORTS Grades 9-12 2 semester/2 credits 70201U HHS Course Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in all prior PE courses This course is the same description as Team Sports, but students in this course will work alongside students in the Unified Sports program. LIFEGUARDING Grades 9-12 1 semester/1 credit 70196 HHS Course Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in all prior PE courses This course is for those students who are interested in becoming an American Red Cross certified lifeguard. This course will be taught by a certified ARC Instructor and follow the ARC Lifeguarding program. Course content will in- clude swimming, treading, health-related fitness activities, CPR/AED skills, first aid, swimming skill development, swimming rescues, and injury prevention. This class will also include dryland skills and some class work. Students must participate daily and pass all skills assessments as well as pass both final written exams with a score of at least 80% to become certified. Students will also need to pay the certification fee at the end of the course to receive their certification. Prerequisites:  Must be at least 15 years old  Must have advanced swimming skills to pass a 300 yard swim test without stopping, using front crawl and breast- stroke  Must submerge to a minimum depth of 7 feet to retrieve a 10-lb. object and return it to the surface  Must tread water for 2 minutes using legs only SWIMMING FOR FITNESS Grades 9-12 1 semester/1 credit 70194 HHS Course Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in all prior PE courses  Must tread water for 10 minutes  Must swim 200 yard using front crawl Emphasis is on health-related physical fitness and on maintaining the skills/habits necessary for a lifetime of activity through swimming. This program will include emphasis on cardio-respiratory endurance, muscle endurance, body composition, flexibility, and muscle strength. Students will participate in a variety of individual and team activities in- cluding, but not limited to: swimming laps, intervals, treading water, diving, water polo, water stations, water games, and water aerobics. Students will develop skills and attitudes to promote life-long fitness. POOL LIFEGUARD Grades 10-12 1-2 semesters/1 credit per semester 70202 HHS Course Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in all prior PE courses Prerequisites:  Students must provide proof of current Lifeguard certification.  Be in good standing including: attendance, grades, behavior, etc.  Must have a recommendation from PE teacher/Swim Instructor.  Be 16 years Old (minimum) Pool Lifeguards will dress daily to supervise the pool during the school day for PE classes. Pool lifeguards will be paid through the School City of Hobart. 64

JROTC HHS Indiana Course Title Required Weighted # of College Grade Level Course # DOE # Credits Available 9 10 11 12 0516 JROTC 9 (can replace PE) 9 70957 0516 JROTC 10 70958 0516 JROTC 11 10 11 70958 0516 JROTC 12 10 11 70959 12 The mission of Army JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens. All JROTC courses are designed to introduce, develop, exercise and critique 1) aspects of citizenship and patriotism, 2) personal health and fitness, 3) personal growth, and 4) decision-making and leadership skills. All JROTC courses emphasize values and character development, knowledge and skills necessary for life beyond high school and per- sonal responsibility to prepare for life as a productive adult. There are four JROTC levels through which a cadet may progress from year to year. All ROTC levels include a classroom course consisting of academic instruction, physical training, hands-on experience, service learning projects, community service opportunities, field trips and interscholastic competitions. Daily, cadets participate in individual and group settings. Cadets may earn advanced placement credit for College ROTC programs, enter the military at a higher grade and rank and earn an opportunity for college scholarships by completing two to four years of JROTC during their high school career. JROTC 9 (CAN REPLACE FRESHMEN PE) Grade 9 2 semesters/2 credits 70957 This is a two-semester entry-level freshman course designed to introduce students to JROTC and lay a solid foundation for further development as a person, citizen and leader. The JROTC BASIC ENTRY LEVEL course emphasizes basic concepts relating to citizenship and patriotism, leadership theory, self-assessment and reflection, learning methods, study skills and communication skills. Cadets are required to wear the Army uniform one day a week, participate in group pro- jects in and out of the classroom and participate in one service learning project each semester. Grades are based on per- formance, participation and effort. JROTC is a progressive program in which students may continue to enroll in succes- sive semesters of study as long as they successfully complete each prerequisite level of study. JROTC 10—DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL Grades 10-11 2 semesters/2 credits 70958 HHS Course Prerequisite: JROTC Basic Entry Level or instructor permission This is a two-semester second-year progressive or entry-level course designed to build on the JROTC Basic Entry Level leadership training foundation and inspire growth as a person, citizen and leader. The JROTC Developmental Level course emphasizes basic concepts relating to US history, military history, civics and government as well as first aid, health awareness and substance abuse issues. The course also builds on previous concepts in the basic citizenship, leadership, self-assessment, learning, study and communication skills. Cadets are required to wear the Army uniform one day a week, participate in group projects in and out of the classroom and participate in one service learning project each semes- ter. Grades are based on performance, participation and effort. JROTC is a progressive program in which students may continue to enroll in successive semesters of study as long as they successfully complete each prerequisite level of study. JROTC Basic Entry Level is a prerequisite for JROTC Developmental Level; however upper-classmen entering JROTC for the first time may be admitted to JROTC Developmental Level with Senior Army Instructor approval. JROTC 11—INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Grades 10-11 2 semester/2 credits 70958 HHS Course Prerequisite: JROTC Developmental Level This is a two-semester third-year progressive course designed to analyze and begin to exercise the JROTC Basic and JROTC Developmental Level concepts and skills. JROTC Intermediate course emphasizes intermediate concepts de- signed to help the cadet understand their culturally diverse environment, communicate effectively and plan for their future. Topics include public speaking, anger management, cultural diversity, conflict mediation, career exploration, college/ career preparation and basic financial management. Cadets are required to wear the Army uniform one day a week, par- ticipate in group projects in and out of the classroom and participate in one service learning project each semester. Grades are based on performance, participation and effort. JROTC is a progressive program in which students may con- tinue to enroll in successive semesters of study as long as they successfully complete each prerequisite level of study. JROTC 12—ADVANCED LEVEL Grade 12 2 semesters/2 credits 70959 HHS Course Prerequisite: JROTC Intermediate This is a two-semester fourth-year progressive course designed to exercise all previous JROTC level concepts and skills. The JROTC Advanced course emphasizes opportunities to lead, teach, train, speak publicly and mediate conflict. The JROTC Advanced course includes modules on career preparation, college or trade school selection and application and more advanced financial management. JROTC Advanced cadets also gain practical experience as they function as the battalion staff and plan, organize, administer, execute and review all co-curricular JROTC programs, activities and clubs. Cadets are required to wear the Army uniform one day a week, participate in group projects in and out of the classroom and participate in one service learning project each semester. Grades are based on performance, participation and effort. 65

Mathematics HHS Indiana Course Title Required Weighted # of College Grade Level Course # DOE # R Credits Available R 9 10 11 12 81045 2520 Algebra I W 70047 2522 Algebra II R 9 70046 2522 Algebra II Honors W4 11 12 70049 4512 Business Math 3 70053 2527 Calculus Honors 10 11 70055 2530 Finite Math W 12 70044 2532 Geometry W3 12 70040 2532 Geometry Honors 70052 2564 Pre-Calculus Honors 3 11 12 70054 2550 Quantitative Reasoning W3 10 11 12 70051 2566 Trigonometry Honors 9 10 11 12 11 12 11 12 Math Department Policies 1. Students may take only one math class per year except with special permission. 2. Honors courses are by recommendation only. To participate, students should have a prior “A”/“B” in Honors or a strong “A” in their regular math class. ALGEBRA I Grade 9 2 semesters/2 credits 81045 Algebra I formalizes and extends the mathematics students learned in the middle grades. Algebra I is made up of six strands: Number Systems and Expressions; Functions; Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Functions; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; Quadratic and Exponential Equations and Functions; and Data Analysis and Statistics. These 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. Students will also engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. The eight Process Standards for Mathematics apply throughout the course. Together with the content standards, the Process 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. Repeaters in grades 10-12 should sign up for 70042—Algebra I. ALGEBRA II Grades 11-12 2 semester/2 credits 70047 Algebra II builds on work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and allows for students to extend their reper- toire 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, includ- ing solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the proper- ties of logarithms. Algebra II is made up of seven strands: Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability; Arithmetic and Structure of Expressions; Functions; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; Quadratic Equations and Functions; Expo- nential and Logarithmic Equations and Functions; and Polynomial, Rational, and Other Equations and Functions. The eight Process Standards for Mathematics apply throughout the course. Together with the content standards, the Pro- cess Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. ALGEBRA II HONORS Grades 10-11 2 semesters/2 credits 70046 HHS Course Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I with an A or Algebra I Honors with at least a B. Sophomores may double up in Geometry Honors and Algebra II Honors with permission from a Math Department Chair. Algebra II Honors is a course that extends the content of Algebra I and provides further development of the concept of a function. Topics include: (1) relations, functions, equations and inequalities; (2) conic sections; (3) polynomials; (4) algebraic fractions; (5) logarithmic and exponential functions; (6) sequences and series; and (7) counting principles and probability. 66

BUSINESS MATH Grade 12 2 semesters/2 credits 70049 This course is intended for upperclassmen who have received credit in Algebra 1 but are ineligible to enroll in other upper level math classes. Business Math is a 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, Inter- net research, and business experiences. CALCULUS HONORS Grade 12 2 semesters/2 credits 70053 HHS Course Prerequisite: C’s or better in Pre-calculus and Trigonometry. Calculus expands a student’s knowledge of topics like functions, graphs, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Additionally, students will review algebra and functions, modeling, trigonometry, etc. Calculus is made up of five strands: Limits and Continuity; Differentiation; Derivatives; Integrals; and Applications of Integrals. The eight Process Standards for Mathe- matics apply throughout the course. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that stu- dents experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. Ivy Tech Info: MATH 211; To qualify, students must first enroll in and pass MATH 136 and MATH 137 or have a KACALC score of 95. FINITE MATH Grades 11-12 2 semester/2 credits 70055 Pre-requisite: The Math Department strongly recommends a grade of “C” or higher in Algebra II. Finite Mathematics is a collection of mathematical topics, frequently used in business or public policy contexts. It is a course designed for students who will undertake higher-level mathematics in college that may not include calculus. Finite Math is made up of five strands: Sets; Matrices; Networks; Optimization; and Probability. The skills listed in these strands indicate what students should know and be able to do in Finite Math. The eight Process Standards for Mathe- matics apply throughout the course. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that stu- dents experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. Ivy Tech Info: MATH 135; To qualify, students must be Upper Math Ready. GEOMETRY Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70044 HHS Course Prerequisite: 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 mathe- matical arguments. Seven critical areas comprise the Geometry course: Logic and Proofs; Points, Lines, Angles, and Planes; Triangles; Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons; Circles; Transformations; and Three-dimensional Solids. The eight Process Standards for Mathematics apply throughout the course. Together with the content standards, the Pro- cess Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. GEOMETRY HONORS Grades 9-10 2 semesters/2 credits 70040 Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I with an A or Algebra I Honors with at least a B is required. Geometry Honors is an advanced version of Geometry (70044). 67

PRE-CALCULUS HONORS Grades 11-12 1 semester/1 credit 70052 Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry, strongly recommended A’s in the regular track or A’s and B’s in the honors track. Pre-Calculus: Algebra extends the foundations of algebra and functions developed in previous courses to new func- tions, including exponential and logarithmic functions, and to sequences and series. The course provides students with the skills and understandings that are necessary for advanced manipulation of angles and measurement. Pre-Calculus: Algebra is made up of five strands: Functions; Quadratic, Polynomial, and Rational Equations and Functions; Exponen- tial and Logarithmic Functions; Sequences and Series; and Conics. 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. The eight Process Standards for Mathematics apply throughout the course. Together with the content standards, the Process 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. Ivy Tech Info: MATH 136; To qualify, students must be Upper Math Ready. QUANTITATIVE REASONING Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70054 Prerequisite: Must have completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Quantitative Reasoning focuses on the study of numeracy, ratio and proportional reasoning, modeling, probabilistic reasoning to assess risk, and statistics. Students build knowledge of and confidence with basic mathematical/analytical concepts and operations required for problem solving, decision making, and economic productivity in real-world appli- cations and prepare for an increasingly information-based society in which the ability to use and critically evaluate infor- mation, especially numerical information, is essential. Technology, such as computers and graphing calculators, should be used frequently. This higher-level mathematics course is designed to align with college-level quantitative reasoning courses for dual secondary/college credit. The eight Process Standards for Mathematics apply throughout the course. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a co- herent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. Ivy Tech Info: MATH 123; To qualify, students must be Lower Math Ready. TRIGONOMETRY HONORS Grades 11-12 1 semester/1 credit 70051 Pre-requisite: Completion of Honors Pre-calculus; strongly recommended “C” or better in Pre-Calculus. Trigonometry provides students with the skills and understandings that are necessary for advanced manipulation of angles and measurement. Trigonometry provides the foundation for common periodic functions that are encountered in many disciplines, including music, engineering, medicine, finance, and nearly all other STEM disciplines. Trigonometry consists of six strands: Unit Circle; Triangles; Periodic Functions; Identities; Polar Coordinates and Complex Numbers; and Vectors. Students will advance their understanding of imaginary numbers through an investigation of complex numbers and polar coordinates. A strong understanding of complex and imaginary numbers is a necessity for fields such as engineering and computer programming. The eight Process Standards for Mathematics apply throughout the course. Together with the content standards, the Process 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. Ivy Tech Info: MATH 137; To qualify, students must be Upper Math Ready. 68

Science HHS Indiana Course Title Required Weighted # of College Grade Level Course # DOE # Credits Available 9 10 11 12 70071D 3020/ Adv Sci/CC/BIOL 105& 107/AP Biology W 10 11 12 70068D 3090 Adv Sci/CC/CHEM 105 & 106/AP Chemistry 81062 3060/ Biology I W 10 11 12 3090 R 9 9 3024 W 82062 3024 Biology I Honors 70073 3026 Biology II Honors W 3 10 11 12 70067 3064 Chemistry I R 10 11 12 70063/ 3064 Chemistry I Honors W 9 10 81067 3066 Chemistry II Honors W 3 11 12 70074 70066 3010 Environmental Science 11 12 70070 3084 Physics I Honors W 10 11 12 70069 3108 Integrated Chemistry/Physics R 10 11 12 For a Core 40 diploma, students are required to take and pass the following: Grade 9—Biology I or Biology I Honors Grade 10—Chemistry or ICP or Physics Honors Grade 11 or 12—One additional Core 40 Science Course AP BIOLOGY Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70071 Prerequisite: Biology I, Chemistry I (students should have a “B” or higher in these courses) This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. AP Biology is a course based on the content established and copyrighted by the College Board. The course is not in- tended to be used as a dual credit course. The major themes of the course include: The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life, Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce and to maintain dynamic homeostasis, Living systems store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information essential to life processes, Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties. ADV SCI/CC/BIOL 105 & 107 Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70071D This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. This is the dual credit version of AP Biology (70071). Students wishing to earn college credit instead of taking the AP test should take this course. The courses are offered at the same time, so students will be getting the same instruction for both courses. Ivy Tech Info: BIOL 105; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready, as well as Lower Math Ready. BIOL 107; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready, as well as Lower Math Ready. AP CHEMISTRY Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70068 Students who sign up for this course will be reviewed on the following criteria: Chemistry grade (recommended “A” in Chemistry I or “B” in Chemistry I Honors; It is also recommended that students com- plete Algebra II before taking AP Chemistry) This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. AP Chemistry is a course based on the content established and copyrighted by the College Board. The course is not intended to be used as a dual credit course. The content includes: (1) structure of matter: atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding, molecular models, nuclear chemistry; (2) states of matter: gases, liquids and solids, solutions; and (3) reactions: reaction types, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics. 69

ADV SCI/CC/CHEM 105 & 106 Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70068D This is the dual credit version of AP Chemistry (70068). Students wishing to earn college credit instead of taking the AP test should take this course. The courses are offered at the same time, so students will be getting the same instruction for both courses. This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. Ivy Tech Info: CHEM 105; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready and pass MATH 136 or earn a KACALC score of 95. CHEM 106; To qualify, students must first enroll in and pass CHEM 105. BIOLOGY I Grade 9 2 semesters/2 credits 81062 Biology I is a course based on the following core topics: cellular structure and function, matter cycles and energy trans- fer; interdependence; inheritance and variation in traits; evolution. Instruction should focus on developing student un- derstanding that scientific knowledge is gained from observation of natural phenomena and experimentation, by de- signing and conducting investigations guided by the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPS) and crosscutting con- cepts. BIOLOGY I HONORS Grade 9 2 semesters/2 credits 82062 This is the Honors version of Biology I, which means it is faster-paced and requires a deeper level of thinking. BIOLOGY II HONORS Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70073 Pre-requisite: Completion of Biology I with a “B” average. This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. 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 de- scribe the relationship of Earth’s living organisms to each other and to the environment in which they live. In this course, students 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. Ivy Tech Info: BIOL 101; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready, as well as Lower Math Ready. CHEMISTRY I Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70067 Pre-requisite: Completion of Algebra I with a “C” average or teacher recommendation Chemistry I is a course based on the following core topics: properties and states of matter; atomic structure and the Periodic Table; bonding and molecular structure; reactions and stoichiometry; behavior of gases; thermochemistry; solutions; acids and bases. 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 stu- dent understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from observation of natural phenomena and experimentation, the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPS) and cross-cutting concepts. CHEMISTRY I HONORS Grades 9-10 2 semesters/2 credits Grade 9: 81067/Grade 10: 70063 Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I with an A or Honors Algebra I with at least a B and teacher recommenda- tion. This is the Honors version of Chemistry I, which means it is faster-paced and requires a deeper level of thinking. 70

CHEMISTRY II HONORS Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70074 Pre-requisite: Completion of Chemistry I and Geometry with a “B” average. This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. Chemistry II is an extended laboratory, field, and literature investigations-based course. Students enrolled in Chemistry II examine the chemical reactions of matter in living and nonliving materials. Based on the unifying themes of chemistry and the application of physical and mathematical models of the interactions of matter, students use the methods of sci- entific inquiry to answer chemical questions and solve problems concerning personal needs and community issues related to chemistry. Ivy Tech Info: CHEM 101; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready, as well as Upper Math Ready OR students must have first enrolled in and earned credit in MATH 123 (Quantitative Reasoning). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70066 This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary course that integrates biology, earth science, chemistry, and other disci- plines. Students completing Environmental Science, acquire the essential tools for understanding the complexities of national and global environmental systems. Students enrolled in this course conduct in-depth scientific studies of envi- ronmental systems, flow of matter and energy, natural disasters, environmental policies, biodiversity, population, pollu- tion, and natural and anthropogenic resource cycles. Cross-cutting concepts are an integral part of this course. Stu- dents formulate, design, and carry out laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component using the Science and Engineering Practices. INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY/PHYSICS Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70069 Integrated Chemistry-Physics is a course focused on the following core topics: constant velocity; uniform acceleration; Newton’s Laws of motion (one dimension); energy; particle theory of matter; describing substances; representing chemical change; electricity and magnetism; waves; nuclear energy. Instruction should focus on developing student understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from observation of natural phenomena and experimentation using the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPS) and cross-cutting concepts. PHYSICS HONORS Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70071 Pre-requisite: Completion of Algebra I and Geometry; C Average in these courses is strongly recommended. This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. Physics I is a course focused on the following core topics: constant velocity; constant acceleration; forces; energy; line- ar momentum in one dimension; simple harmonic oscillating systems; mechanical waves and sound; simple circuit analysis. Instruction should focus on developing student understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from obser- vation of natural phenomena and experimentation using the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPS) and cross- cutting concepts. 71

Non-Credit Bearing/Miscellaneous Classes STUDENT ASSISTANT Grades 11-12 1-2 semesters/0 credits 70214A/70214B Students assist teachers & office personnel on various tasks. Have a 2.0 grade point average with NO failing grades (Cumulative GPA on current transcript). Maintain a good record of attendance and timeliness. This means your attendance does not exceed the allowed amount; NO truancies, and few or no tardies. No significant disciplinary problems STUDY HALL Grades 9-12 1-2 semesters/0 credits 70213A/70213B/70213C/70213D Study Hall allows students time to complete homework, study, prepare for classes or receive extra help from interven- tionists. CREDIT RECOVERY Grades 10-12 1-2 semesters/1 credit per class completed in Credit Recovery CR1/CR2 Students can recover classes they have failed by taking Credit Recovery as one of their classes. Students must com- plete one course per semester in order to receive credit for the class and remain eligible for athletics. CAREER INFORMATION AND EXPLORATION Grade 9 1 semester/1 credit 70000 Career Information and Exploration provides students with 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) career decision making and planning. Opportunities are provided for stu- dents to observe and participate in various job situations through opportunities such as field trips, internships, mock interviews, and guest speakers. Resume development experience and career- related testing are also provided to stu- dents. Ivy Tech Info: IVYT 106; There are no prerequisites to enroll in this dual credit. Social Studies HHS Indiana Course Title Required Weighted # of College Grade Level Course # DOE # Credits Available 9 10 11 12 70082 1514 Economics R 12 70094 70081 1516 Ethnic Studies 9 10 11 12 70087 1518 Indiana Studies 9 10 11 12 70090 70086 1532 Psychology I Honors 3 10 11 12 70077 700792/ 1532 Psychology II 10 11 12 70079D 70083 1534 Sociology 3 10 11 12 70083D 70076 1542 United States History R 11 70076D 1542 United States History Honors W6 11 1540 US Government R 12 1540 US Government Honors W 3 12 1548 World History & Civilization 1548 World History & Civilization Honors R 10 W 6 10 72

ECONOMICS Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 70082 Economics examines the allocation of resources and their uses for satisfying human needs and wants. The course an- alyzes economic reasoning and behaviors of consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, voters, institutions, governments, and societies in making decisions. Students 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. Key ele- ments of the course include the study of scarcity and economic reasoning; supply and demand; market structures; the role of government; national economic performance; the role of financial institutions; economic stabilization; and trade. ETHNIC STUDIES Grades 9-12 1 semester/1 credit 70094 This course will be taken online through Indiana Online Academy. Students will be placed into a Study Hall to complete this course. The course will be paid for by School City of Hobart. Ethnic Studies provides opportunities to broaden students ’perspectives concerning lifestyles and cultural patterns of ethnic groups in the United States. This course will either focus on a particular ethnic group or groups, or use a com- parative approach to the study of patterns of cultural development, immigration, and assimilation, as well as the contri- butions of specific ethnic or cultural groups. The course may also include analysis of the political impact of ethnic diver- sity in the United States. INDIANA STUDIES Grades 9-12 1 semester/1 credit 70081 This course will be taken online through Indiana Online Academy. Students will be placed into a Study Hall to complete this course. The course will be paid for by School City of Hobart. Indiana Studies is an integrated course that compares and contrasts state and national developments in the areas of politics, economics, history, and culture. The course uses Indiana history as a basis for understanding current policies, practices, and state legislative procedures. It also includes the study of state and national constitutions from a historical perspective and as a current foundation of government. Examination of individual leaders and their roles in a democrat- ic society will be included, and students will examine the participation of citizens in the political process. Selections from Indiana arts and literature may also be analyzed for insights into historical events and cultural expressions. PSYCHOLOGY I HONORS Grades 10-12 1 semester/1 credit 70087 Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. The course is divided into eight content areas: History and Scientific Method, Biological Basis for Behavior, Development, Cognition, Personality and Assessment, Abnormal Psychology, Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Behavior, and Psychological Thinking. History and Scientific Method explores the history of psychology, the research methods used, and the ethical considerations that must be utilized. Biological Basis for Behavior focuses on the way the brain and nervous system function, including sensation, perception, motivation and emotion. Development analyzes the changes through one’s life including the physical, cog- nitive, emotional, social and moral development. Cognition focuses on learning, memory, information processing, and language development. Personality and Assessment explains at the approaches used to explain one’s personality and the assessment tools used. Abnormal Psychology explores psychological disorders and the various treatments used for them. Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Behavior covers topics such as conformity, obedience, perceptions, attitudes and influence of the group on the individual. Psychological Thinking explores how to think like a psychologist and ex- pand critical thinking skills needed in the day-to-day life of a psychologist. Ivy Tech Info: PSYC 101; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. PSYCHOLOGY II Grades 10-12 1 semester/1 credit 70090 HHS Course Prerequisite: Completion of Psychology I with a “C” or higher This course is a continuation of Psychology I. Topics covered include: sensation and perception, learning, thinking, language. Social Psychology, emotion, motivation and others. Evaluation is based on essays, objective exams, & class participation. 73

SOCIOLOGY Grades 10-12 1 semester/1 credit 70086 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, cul- tures, and in social settings and groups. Students describe the development of sociology as a social science and iden- tify methods of research. Through research methods such as scientific inquiry students examine society, group behav- ior, and social structures. The influence of culture on group behavior is addressed through institutions such as the fami- ly, religion, education, economics, community organizations, government, and political and social groups. The impact of social groups and institutions on group and individual behavior and the changing nature of society will be examined. Influences on group behavior and social problems are included in the course. Students also analyze the role of individ- uals in the community and social problems in today’s world. Ivy Tech Info: SOCI 111; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. UNITED STATES HISTORY Grade 11 2 semesters/2 credits 70077 United States History is a two semester course that builds upon concepts developed in previous studies of U.S. History and emphasizes national development from the late nineteenth century into the twenty-first century. After reviewing fundamental themes in the early development of the nation, 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 as they relate to life in Indiana and the United States. Students are ex- pected to trace and analyze chronological periods and examine the significant themes and concepts in U.S. History. Students develop historical thinking and research skills and use primary and secondary sources to explore topical is- sues and to understand the cause for changes in the nation over time. UNITED STATES HISTORY HONORS Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70097D/700972 HIST 101 covers major themes and events in American history from domestic and global standpoints, including explo- ration of the New World; the colonial period; causes and results of the American Revolution; the development of the federal system of government; the growth of democracy; early popular American culture; territorial expansion; slavery and its effect; reform movements, sectionalism; causes and effects of the Civil War. HIST 102 covers major themes including the post Civil War period, western expansion, industrial growth of the nation and its effects, immigration and urban discontent and attempts at reform, World War I, the Roaring Twenties, social and governmental changes of the thirties, World War II and its consequences, the growth of the federal government, social upheaval in the sixties and seventies, and recent trends in conservatism, globalization, and cultural diversity. This is the college credit version of US History. Students who qualify for the college credit and/or want an advanced version of US History should choose this course. Ivy Tech Info: HIST 101 and HIST 102; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 70083 United States Government provides a framework for understanding the purposes, principles, and practices of constitu- tional representative democracy in the United States. Responsible and effective participation of citizens is stressed. Students understand the nature of citizenship, politics, and governments and understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how these are part of local, state, and national government. Students examine how the United States Constitution protects rights and provides the structure and functions of various levels of government. Analysis of how the United States interacts with other nations and the government’s role in world affairs is included in this course. Using primary and secondary resources, students will articulate, evaluate, and defend positions on political issues. As a re- sult, they will be able to explain the role of individuals and groups in government, politics, and civic activities and the need for civic and political engagement of citizens in the United States. 74

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT HONORS Grade 12 1 semester/1 credit 70083D This is the college credit version of US Government. Students who qualify for the college credit and/or want an ad- vanced version of US Government should choose this course. POLS 101 studies federalism, theories of the origins and purposes of government and other aspects of the American government including interest groups, political parties, and the electoral process. Emphasis is placed on constitutional backgrounds and the organization and functions of the executive, legislative, and judicial segments of the national gov- ernment, civil liberties and civil rights, public opinion, media, bureaucracies, and domestic and foreign policy. Ivy Tech Info: POLS 101; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. WORLD HISTORY Grade 10 2 semesters/2 credits 70076 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 in this course. Students are ex- pected to compare and contrast events and developments involving diverse peoples and civilizations in different re- gions of the world. They will examine examples of continuity and change, universality and particularity, and unity and diversity among various peoples and cultures from the past to the present. Students are also expected to practice and process skills 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 sub- stance, in the teaching and learning of history. WORLD HISTORY HONORS Grade 10 2 semesters/2 credits 70067D Although this course follows the same description as World History & Civilization, this course moves at a faster pace and dives deeper into topics and standards. The course is available for college credit. HIST 111 presents the key indi- viduals, events and schools of thought, which have most greatly impacted societal development and world history up to 1650. The target civilizations of study include Oriental, the Middle East, Western Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Discusses the political, economic, social and cultural evolution of human civilization. HIST 112 presents the key individ- uals, events and schools of thought, which have most greatly impacted societal development and world history since 1500. Studies key movements and events of the periods. Discusses the political, economic, social, and cultural evolu- tion of civilization. Ivy Tech Info: HIST 111 and HIST 112; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. 75

World Languages HHS Indiana Course Title Required Weighted # of College Grade Level Course # DOE # Credits Available 9 10 11 12 French I W 9 10 11 12 70095 2020 French II W 8 70096 2022 French III 6 10 11 12 70097 2024 French IV Honors W 11 12 70098 2026 German I W 8 12 70100 2040 German II 6 70101 2042 German III W 9 10 11 12 70102 2044 German IV Honors W 8 10 11 12 70103 2046 Spanish I 6 11 12 70105 2120 Spanish II 12 70106 2122 Spanish III 70107 2124 Spanish IV Honors 9 10 11 12 70108 2126 10 11 12 11 12 12 Students wishing to enroll in the next level of language must complete the previous level of the course with a grade of C– or higher. For example, you must earn a C– in Spanish I to move on to Spanish II. Testing out of world languages is possible for Levels I and II. See the World Language Department Chair or the School Coun- seling Office for more information. FRENCH I Grades 9-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70095 French I introduces students to effective 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, students 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 Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70096 French II builds upon effective strategies for French language learning by encouraging the use of the language and cultural understanding for self-directed purposes. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speak- ing and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to requests and questions in expanded contexts, partici- pate independently in brief conversations on familiar topics, and write cohesive passages with greater independence and using 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 practices, products and per- spectives of French-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 connections across content areas and the application of understanding French language and culture outside of the classroom. 76

FRENCH III Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70097 French III builds upon effective strategies for French language learning by facilitating the use of the language and cul- tural 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 devel- opment 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 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 ap- plication of understanding French language and culture outside of the classroom. Ivy Tech Info: FREN 101; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. FREN 102; To qualify, students must first enroll in and pass FREN 101, and be Reading/Writing Ready. FRENCH IV Grade 12 2 semesters/2 credits 70098 French IV provides a context for integration of the continued development of language skills and cultural understanding with other content areas and the community beyond the classroom. The skill sets that apply to the exchange of written and oral information are expanded through emphasis on practicing speaking and listening strategies that facilitate com- munication, such as the use of circumlocution, guessing meaning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts, and using ele- ments of word formation to expand vocabulary and derive meaning. Additionally, students will continue to develop un- derstanding of French-speaking culture through explaining factors that influence the practices, products, and perspec- tives of the target culture; reflecting on cultural practices of the target culture; and comparing systems of the target cul- ture and the student’s own culture. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas through the design of activities and materials that integrate the target language and culture with concepts and skills from other content areas. The use and influence of the French language and culture in the community beyond the classroom is explored through the identification and evaluation of resources intended for native French speakers. Ivy Tech Info: FREN 201; To qualify, students must first enroll in and pass FREN 102, and be Reading/Writing Ready. FREN 202; To qualify, students must first enroll in and pass FREN 201, and be Reading/Writing Ready. GERMAN I Grades 9-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70100 German I introduces students to effective strategies for beginning German language learning, and to various aspects of German-speaking culture. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, provid- ing 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, students will examine the practices, products and perspectives of German-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 German language and culture outside of the classroom. GERMAN II Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70101 German II builds upon effective strategies for German language learning by encouraging the use of the language and cultural understanding for self-directed purposes. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speak- ing and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to requests and questions in expanded contexts, partici- pate independently in brief conversations on familiar topics, and write cohesive passages with greater independence and using 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 practices, products and per- spectives of German-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 connections across content areas and the application of understanding German language and culture outside of the classroom. 77

GERMAN III HONORS Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70102 German III, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, builds upon effective strategies for German 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 development 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 German-speaking culture through recognition of the in- terrelations 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 empha- sizes making connections across content areas as well the application of understanding German language and culture outside of the classroom. Ivy Tech Info: GERM 101; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. GERM 102; To qualify, students must first enroll in and pass GERM 101, and be Reading/Writing Ready. GERMAN IV HONORS Grade 12 2 semesters/2 credits 70103 German IV, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, provides a context for integration of the continued development of language skills and cultural understanding with other content areas and the community beyond the classroom. The skill sets that apply to the exchange of written and oral information are expanded through emphasis on practicing speaking and listening strategies that facilitate communication, such as the use of circumlocu- tion, guessing meaning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts, and using elements of word formation to expand vocabulary and derive meaning. Additionally, students will continue to develop understanding of German-speaking culture through explaining factors that influence the practices, products, and perspectives of the target culture; reflecting on cultural practices of the target culture; and comparing systems of the target culture and the student’s own culture. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas through the design of activities and materials that inte- grate the target language and culture with concepts and skills from other content areas. The use and influence of the German language and culture in the community beyond the classroom is explored through the identification and evalua- tion of resources intended for native German speakers. Ivy Tech Info: GERM 201; To qualify, students must first enroll in and pass GERM 102, and be Reading/Writing Ready. GERM 202; To qualify, students must first enroll in and pass GERM 201, and be Reading/Writing Ready. SPANISH I Grades 9-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70105 Spanish I, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, introduces students to effective strat- egies for beginning Spanish language learning, and to various aspects of Spanish-speaking culture. This course encour- ages 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 con- versations 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, students will examine the practices, products and perspec- tives of Spanish-speaking culture; recognize basic routine practices of the target culture; and recognize and use situa- tion-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 Grades 10-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70106 Spanish II, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, builds upon effective strategies for Spanish language learning by encouraging the use of the language and cultural understanding for self-directed purpos- es. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to requests and questions in expanded contexts, participate independently in brief conversations on famil- iar topics, and write cohesive passages with greater independence and using appropriate formats. This course also em- phasizes the development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as using contextual clues to guess mean- ing 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 practices, 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 connections across content areas and the application of understanding Spanish language and cul- ture outside of the classroom. 78

SPANISH III HONORS Grades 11-12 2 semesters/2 credits 70107 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 development 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 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 Spanish language and culture outside of the classroom. Ivy Tech Info: SPAN 101; To qualify, students must be Reading/Writing Ready. SPAN 102; To qualify, students must first enroll in and pass SPAN 101, and be Reading/Writing Ready. SPANISH IV HONORS Grade 12 2 semesters/2 credits 70108 Spanish IV, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, provides a context for integration of the continued development of language skills and cultural understanding with other content areas and the communi- ty beyond the classroom. The skill sets that apply to the exchange of written and oral information are expanded through emphasis on practicing speaking and listening strategies that facilitate communication, such as the use of circumlocu- tion, guessing meaning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts, and using elements of word formation to expand vocabulary and derive meaning. Additionally, students will continue to develop understanding of Spanish-speaking culture through explaining factors that influence the practices, products, and perspectives of the target culture; reflecting on cultural practices of the target culture; and comparing systems of the target culture and the student’s own culture. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas through the design of activities and materials that inte- grate the target language and culture with concepts and skills from other content areas. The use and influence of the Spanish language and culture in the community beyond the classroom is explored through the identification and evalu- ation of resources intended for native Spanish speakers. Ivy Tech Info: SPAN 201; To qualify, students must first enroll in and pass SPAN 102, and be Reading/Writing Ready. SPAN 202; To qualify, students must first enroll in and pass SPAN 201, and be Reading/Writing Ready. 79

Porter County Career Center Application Required PCCTE offers half day vocational programs for juniors and seniors at various Porter County locations in both morning & afternoon sessions. Students earn 3 credits per semester. See your counselor for details. Transportation is provided. AUTO SERVICES TECHNOLOGY I/II Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Porter County Career Center Automotive technology has changed a lot in recent years. Automotive technicians today need formal training in the lat- est diagnostic equipment. They must possess good math, reading and communication skills to follow detailed service manuals and work with computer-based software. This program will give you the chance to work on vehicles. It will give you a basic understanding of the new technologies and principles necessary to perform repairs on your own vehicles or to prepare you for a career in the auto industry. Skilled automotive technicians are in high demand today, and area businesses are eager to hire bright young people for employment and apprenticeship programs. This program is ASE/ NATEF certified and offers dual credit. Automotive Services Principles of Brake Systems Steering and Graduation Pathway Automotive Services Suspensions COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND ANIMATION I/II Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Porter County Career Center If you’re interested in Architecture, Mechanical Design or Animation, then this 1 or 2 year program will help prepare you for a future career. Whether your interest is designing a concept car, creating a video game, or constructing a dream home, CAD designers are needed. Students will make detailed drawings, part models and animations to show exact dimensions and specifications of a project. While using state of the art software and even 3D printers for these designs, students will earn college credit. Whether your desire is to work immediately after high school, or work while you’re in college, this program will help you accomplish this goal. Design Technology Introduction to Mechanical and Manufacturing Graduation Pathway Engineering Design Architectural Design Principles and Design COMPUTER TECH SUPPORT Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Valparaiso High School Want to be that go-to person who helps a coworker or client figure out why his or her computer is acting up? As a Com- puter Tech Support student, you will learn to diagnose and repair computer hardware and software problems. You will focus on maintenance and security issues. You will install operating systems and software. You will learn basic net- working and cloud computing. The field of technology is hot. According to CompTIA, there are almost 1 million open IT positions in the U.S. Despite their differences on the surface, virtually every industry today depends on IT. From small, family-run businesses to big corporations, there are IT careers for students in almost every organization around the globe. Networking Principles of IT Fundamentals Networking Graduation Pathway Computing Fundamentals 80

CONSTRUCTION TRADES I/II Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Porter County Career Center Do you like to work with your hands? Do you like to work outdoors? Would you like to join a construction crew with your classmates and actually build a house or commercial structure? Then sign up for Construction Trades. You will be giv- en the opportunity to prepare for employment and learn the attitudes and behavior necessary to get a job in this field. If you’re interested in gaining pre-apprenticeship training in carpentry, electrical, heating, air conditioning, painting, dry- walling, plumbing and masonry trades, sign up today. In some cases, you will have a chance to earn dual credits and professional certifications. This program is part of Indiana's SEAL (State Earn And Learn) program, which includes a partnership with the Indiana/ Kentucky/Ohio Regional Construction Consortium (IKORCC). Students may earn the chance to get a union internship while in high school. Construction Trades Principles of General Carpentry Framing and Graduation Pathway Construction Trades Finishing COSMETOLOGY I/II Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Porter County Career Center A fresh haircut or cut and color has the ability to make clients feel at their best. You will be prepared to help make someone’s day after completing this two-year program. At the end of the program, you will be eligible to take the Indi- ana State Beauty Board Exam. As a service professional, you will be shampooing, cutting, styling, straightening, perm- ing and coloring hair. You will give manicures, provide scalp and facial treatments, and furnish makeup analysis. Our Cosmetology program is quaintly located in the renovated train depot at the Porter County Career and Technical Cen- ter. Expect to spend long afternoons fitting in the necessary hours. You will also need transportation. You must begin this program as a junior. To earn your state license, you must pass any state required tests such as ISTEP or end-of- course assessments. You must earn your diploma or TASC before passing the state cosmetology exam. A visit to an open house is a must. An interview is required for acceptance. Cosmetology Principles of Barbering and Advanced Graduation Pathway Barbering and Cosmetology Cosmetology Cosmetology Fundamentals CULINARY ARTS Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Boone Grove High School Are you interested in a career in the food service and hospitality industry? You could be one of the 1.5 million people expected to be hired in the next 10 years. This two-year program offers you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills through classroom experiences. Emphasis is placed on developing workplace readiness skills in food prepara- tion, safety and sanitation, management, financial planning of food costs, teamwork, creativity, communication, respon- sibility, and self-confidence. Classroom experiences are expected to include food preparation, demonstrations, guest speakers, videos, projects, textbook reading, study guides, tests and field experiences with chefs at their own worksites. The program is also valuable for one year of participation. Dual credits are a possibility through Ivy Tech Community College. Culinary Arts Principles of Nutrition Culinary Arts Graduation Pathway Culinary & Hospitality DENTAL CAREERS Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Portage High School You’ll have a lot to smile about when you begin a dental internship as a high school student and earn high school credit at the same time. You’ll have the opportunity to work side by side with a dentist or in a dental laboratory and learn many skills that will give you a head start to a successful career. If you are interested in learning more about dentistry, oral anatomy, x-rays, dental instruments and lab procedures, then sign up today for this program. A dual credit is now available. Dental Careers Principles of Dental Care Advanced Dental Graduation Pathway Dental Careers Fundamentals Careers 81

DIESEL TECHNOLOGY I/II Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Portage High School Diesel technology has changed a lot in recent years. Diesel technicians today need formal training in the latest diag- nostic equipment and must possess good reading and math skills. They must follow detailed service manuals and work with computer based software. Skilled diesel mechanics are in demand today. So, if you are interested in working on diesel fueled trucks and large heavy equipment, then sign up for this program today. This program is ASE/NATEF certi- fied. Dual credits are a possibility through Vincennes University. Diesel Services Principles of Diesel Steering Diesel Graduation Pathway Diesel Services and Brakes Transmissions EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I/II Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Hobart High School If you are considering a career in education, this program is an excellent place to start. You will experience direct inter- action with children and be supervised under a licensed teacher. You will learn teaching techniques by preparing and supervising planned activities that will enhance young children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual develop- ment. By enrolling in the program for two years, you may earn the required clock hours needed to qualify for the Na- tional Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. You may earn dual credit with local colleges upon completion of each year. If you really like working with children, check into this program today! Early Childhood Principles of Early Early Childhood Early Childhood Graduation Pathway Childhood Education Education Curriculum Education Guidance EDUCATION PROFESSIONS Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Aylesworth Elementary or Flint Lake Elementary A huge shortage of teachers in Indiana makes this class the place to be to prepare for a steady, rewarding career. Classes meet at Flint Lake Elementary, Valparaiso, or at Aylesworth Elementary School, Portage. You will have a chance to work with elementary or older students under the supervision of licensed teachers. You will learn how to make lesson plans, interact with children, tutor individuals and create displays and projects. You will learn about help- ing students with special needs to be at their best. In any education class, high school students serve as a role model, so they are expected to dress and conduct themselves in a professional manner. Expect an opportunity to earn dual college credits through Ivy Tech Community College and to compile a valuable file of your work as you look forward to a possible college major in education. Education Careers Principles of Child & Adolescent Teaching and Graduation Pathway Teaching Development Learning ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Porter County Career Center Your future is bright if you wish to enter this field as a career. Employment opportunities are expected to increase faster than the average rate for all occupations due to an increased demand for computers, communications equipment, mili- tary and consumer electronics. If you choose this “hands-on” program, you’ll have the opportunity to work on amplifiers, computers, fiber optics, robotics, home and car audio, security alarm systems and much more. Dual credits are availa- ble. Industrial Maintenance Principles of Advanced Advanced Industrial Electrical Electrical Manufacturing Manufacturing Fundamentals Graduation Pathway Technology 82

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Grade 12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Hobart High School Sign up for Emergency Medical Services if you are interested in fast-paced rescue career opportunities such as fire fighting and being an EMT. You will learn how to take care of ill and injured patients through lecture, lab and clinical experiences, and develop strong communication and leadership skills. Topics will include fire department operations, arson investigation, vehicle extrication, injury prevention and rescue. You should possess characteristics such as hon- esty, good judgment, respect for human dignity and a strong sense of ethics. Seniors can seek a degree after gradua- tion from Ivy Tech in Paramedic Science. You should be a senior and 17 by Mar. 15 of the year you take EMS. You will need a state issued ID, a Public Safety ID, and more. You will need transportation to clinical assignments. A visit to a preview day meeting is a must. Emergency Medical Principles of Medical Terminology Emergency Medical Services Healthcare Tech Graduation Pathway FIRE AND RESCUE Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: MAAC Foundation Want to help others on some of the worst days of their lives? People in towns large and small count on their volunteer and paid fire fighters in a variety of ways. This class at the state-of-the-art Multi Agency Academic Cooperative (MAAC) Emergency Services Training Facility will help you prepare for the physical and mental requirements to be a firefighter. You should, above all, be willing to help others. You should have sound judgment, strong moral values and respect for humanity. You should have the ability to communicate well through reading, writing and speaking. You should be 17 years old by May 15 of the year when you are in the course. You will need to provide a state-issued photo ID. You might want to pair this course with an EMS or law enforcement class while still in high school. Indiana State fire certifi- cations may include: 1. Hazardous Materials Awareness 2. Hazardous Materials Operations 3. Technical Rescue Awareness 4. Firefighter 1 5. Firefighter 2 Dual college credits are available. Fire and Rescue Principles of Fire Fighting Advanced Fire Graduation Pathway Fire and Rescue Fundamentals Fighting GRAPHIC DESIGN Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: VALE In years to come, opportunities for a career in this field will be great due to the advancement of technologies and antici- pated growth in advertising, public relations, electronic and print communications. You’ll be able to see your name in print by signing up for this program. Learn how the industry functions and follow an idea through the creative stages, layout, and production by using the offset printing process. If you sign up for this program, you will be prepared for an entry-level position in the graphic communications industry. You won't only print on paper. Think T-shirts, mugs, police car details—if you can have an image, you will be able to create it. Digital Design Principles of Digital Design Graphic Design and Graduation Pathway Digital Design Graphics Layout HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION I Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Portage HS or Porter County Career Center College dual credit during high school. Hands-on experiences in health care fields. There are three attributes of this class, which can then lead to Health Science Education II, Fundamentals of Sports Medicine, Emergency Medical Ser- vices or Dental Careers. This class will cover medical terminology while studying the normal structure and function of the human body. Each semester you will earn three credits among medical terminology, human anatomy & physiology, and principles of health care. You will earn up to nine dual college credits from Ivy Tech. You will do job shadowing and dissection labs. You will become a member of HOSA and exit the program with a workplace ready digital portfolio. This class does not fulfill a one-year Next Level Programs of Study pathway. 83

HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION II (C.N.A.) Grade 12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Portage HS or Porter County Career Center If you’re looking for the opportunity to succeed and have dreams of helping others, then focus on this career. Employ- ment in this field is projected to continue to increase in demand. This program will equip you with a working knowledge of different occupations within the medical field. You’ll learn the skills and procedures necessary to function in such health agencies as hospitals, nursing homes or doctors’ offices. You can also use this education as a stepping stone to pursue further education in the medical field. And, if you qualify, you’ll even receive a State Nurse Aide Certificate and/ or dual college credits. You will need transportation to get to clinical assignments. Prerequisite: Health Science Educa- tion 1 Pre-Nursing Principles of Medical Terminology Healthcare Graduation Pathway Healthcare Specialist CNA HEATING, VENTILATING, & AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) Grade 12 2 semesters/ 6 credits Location: Ivy Tech Valpo Want a great career with strong wages and steady work? Take a look at Construction Trades: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). This class will give you a chance to learn how to operate, install and repair home and com- mercial furnaces and air conditioning units. You will learn how to control the temperature and air quality in a home or other building. You will learn safety practices, blueprint reading, and use of tools. The class is based at Ivy Tech Com- munity College in Valparaiso and includes multiple dual credits at no charge to you. You will follow Ivy Tech’s calendar and college coursework outline. That means you may have courses such as math and English as part of your studies to help you stack your credentials. You can use your college credits to continue working for an associate’s degree right after high school. HVAC Principles of HVAC Healthcare Graduation Pathway HVAC Fundamentals Specialist CNA HORTICULTURE SCIENCE Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Morgan Township High School This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. If you like working with plants, this is the program for you! An on-site greenhouse will give you hands-on experience in the areas of plant production, installation, marketing and management of plants and products. You will also learn how to utilize a germination chamber, aquaponics system, irrigation system, hydroponics system, and drone technology. Additionally, you will spend time in the classroom learning about plant anatomy, physiology, and proper plant manage- ment practices in regards to fertilization, pest control, soil quality, and more! You will enjoy field trips several times throughout the year to explore horticulture career areas and apply newly learned skills in plant science. Students can receive Core 40 and Academic Honors Diploma Science credit for plant science in this program Students enrolled in this course are also eligible for dual credits through Ivy Tech Community College. Horticulture Principles of Horticultural Science Greenhouse and Graduation Pathway Agriculture Soilless Production INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Ivy Tech Valpo Sign up for Industrial Mechanics if you are interested in a welding or manufacturing career. First-year students will first learn printing reading, turning, milling and grinding. They will then focus on basic welding processes, which include ox- yacetylene, stick welding, wire welding and TIG welding, plus operation of plasma arc machines. The industrial me- chanic is the key problem solver in the workplace. Industrial mechanics install machinery, use precision measuring de- vices and operate complex tools in a variety of manufacturing environments. Second- year students will cover the basic competencies necessary to become employed in industry. Competencies include hydraulics, pneumatics, burning, print reading, power transmission, lubrication, pumps, piping, rigging, shop equipment and mechanical maintenance. Industrial Maintenance Principles of Advanced Industrial Maintenance Mechanical Advanced Manufacturing Fundamentals Graduation Pathway Manufacturing Technology 84

LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREERS ACADEMY Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Boone Grove HS or Wheeler HS Interested in pursuing a career in law, law enforcement, probation, parole, corrections, or a security profession? Join the rank and file of the law enforcement careers academy today. Two different classes could be part of your day as a junior or senior. The Criminal Justice System class at Boone Grove or Wheeler surveys the legal system and the vari- ous careers available. You will discuss and be exposed to the process from a suspect being questioned to the convict- ed being placed in prison. You will discuss and analyze the motivation for committing crime. In the Criminal Justice Capstone class at Wheeler, for grade 12 only, you will study evidence collection, interview techniques and proper doc- umentation. You will discuss various types of offenses and how they are investigated. Each class invites numerous guest speakers and takes field trips. To enroll, you should possess personal characteristics such as honesty, good judgment, integrity and a sense of responsibility. You are eligible to earn college credits for the successful completion of each class. Criminal Justice Principles of Law Enforcement Corrections and Graduation Pathway Criminal Justice Fundamentals Cultural Awareness MARKETING AND SALES Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Porter County Career Center If you are a team player and don’t want to be a spectator in life, participate in your business career now. You will learn how to develop sporting event promotions like the professionals do, open and operate a local business and earn cred- its in three different courses. You earn economics credit, entrepreneurship credit, plus other business credits as well as up to six college credits. So if you are a “people person”, experience the excitement of owning, operating, and manag- ing your own business while still in high school! This class partners with several community organizations and actual marketing projects, giving students an opportunity to begin building a portfolio while in high school. Marketing and Sales Principles of Marketing Digital Marketing Graduation Pathway Business Management Fundamentals PRECISION MACHINING Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Porter County Career Center If you have an interest in a manufacturing career, you should check out the Precision Machining Technology class. You will learn basic machining techniques, CNC machining, computer aided machining (CAM), quality control processes, and basic mechanics. At the completion of the program, you will be prepared for a career in machining or a step ahead at any engineering major at college. Local companies are constantly asking us for qualified students from this program to start working right away. You can earn dual credit in college by participating in this program. Sign up today. Precision Machining Principles of Precision Machining Advanced Precision Graduation Pathway Precision Machining Fundamentals Machining RADIO AND TELEVISION Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Porter County Career Center Do you want to know how to produce a TV show, be a news reporter, or shoot and edit your own films? Would you like to be on the cutting edge in the communications field? If these career paths appeal to you, consider signing up for Ra- dio/TV. It will provide instruction in communication, media, production, and technical functions and tasks performed by employees, including management personnel, in broadcasting and communications occupations. Emphasis will be placed on career opportunities, production, programming, announcing, equipment operation, news and sportscasting, broadcasting regulations and laws, oral/written communication, and listening skills. Radio and Television students will learn the five components of television: camera operations, audio, lighting, writing, and editing. Students will have the opportunity to learn editing, directing, producing, camera operation, audio, and lighting. You will train on professional equipment, creating a variety of video projects, including music videos, commercials, and short films. Students should have a strong interest in fine arts, speech, production, journalism, and electronics. They can earn dual credits. Radio and Television Principles of Audio and Video Mass Media Graduation Pathway Broadcasting Production Essentials Production 85

SPORTS MEDICINE AND ATHLETIC TRAINING Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Hobart High School This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. Sign up for Fundamentals of Sports Medicine if you’d like a hands-on class that will teach you techniques to help oth- ers prevent and treat sports injuries. You might find yourself going on to be an athletic trainer, physical therapist or oth- er health care professional by earning the appropriate college degree(s). Students in the class learn about anatomy, first aid, CPR, vital signs and the prevention and treatments of sprains, strains and other ailments. They get an oppor- tunity to work side-by-side with a certified athletic trainer and get a chance to decide if this is the field for them. The field is expected to grow much faster than average for years to come. Exercise Science Principles of Kinesiology Human Performance Graduation Pathway Exercise Science VETERINARY CAREERS Grade 12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: VALE This course can count as a third Core Science course required for graduation. The outlook is great for employment for those who want to care for animals. Veterinary Careers would introduce you to tasks and skills needed to work in clinics, animal hospitals, and research laboratories. Whether you want to travel to farms, teach, work in a zoo, or give direct care and treatment to pets, this seniors-only path could get you started. You will learn about anatomy and physiology, animal care, clinical exam procedures, first aid, triage procedures, and more. Your credits would include elective credits, plus Adv. Life Science: Animals. Dual credits are available through Ivy Tech Community College. Transportation is required for internships. Prerequisite: Health Science Education 1/Anatomy & Physiology or documented animal care, volunteerism, or hands-on experience. Veterinary Science Principles of Veterinary Science Advanced Life Graduation Pathway Veterinary Science Science, Animals WELDING TECHNOLOGY Grades 11-12 2 semesters/6 credits Location: Ivy Tech Valpo A trained welder has many opportunities in Northwest Indiana for a rewarding career in industry, construction, small job shops, or self-employment. You’ll learn how to join metal parts by using a heating process during the course of this program. The experienced welder makes excellent wages, but must be willing to work under conditions that often re- quire strenuous physical activity. Just remember, at the completion of this program, you’ll be ready for employment. You will also find opportunities to pursue a certificate or degree at Ivy Tech. Your course may include subjects like Math or English since you will be following the college's curriculum. Welding Technology Principles of Shielded Metal Gas Welding Graduation Pathway Welding Technology Arc Welding Processes 86

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