Indiana School for the Deaf

Education: High School: Course Offerings

High School Course Descriptions

2011-2012

March 25, 2011

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

ENGLISH 9 (1002)

English 9, an integrated English course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts in Grade 9, is a study of language, literature, composition, and communication with a focus on exploring a wide-variety of genres and their elements. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 9 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information.

Credits: 2 credits, a two-semester course with 1 credit per semester
Must be taken concurrently with Literature I
Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

ENGLISH 10 (1004)

English 10, an integrated English course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts in Grade 10, is a study of language, literature, composition, and communication with a focus on exploring universal themes across a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 10 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information.

Prerequisites: English 9 or teacher recommendation
Credits: 2 credits, a two-semester course with 1 credit per semester
Must be taken concurrently with Literature I, II, or Honors English
Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

ENGLISH 11 (1006)

English 11, an integrated English course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts in Grade 11, is a study of language, literature, composition, and communication with a focus on exploring characterization across universal themes and a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 11 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write fictional narratives, short stories, responses to literature, reflective compositions, historical investigation reports, resumes, and technical documents incorporating visual information in the form of pictures, graphs, and tables. Students write and deliver grade-appropriate multimedia presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information.

Prerequisites: English 9 and English 10 or teacher recommendation
Credits: 2 credits, a two-semester course with 1 credit per semester
Must be taken concurrently with Literature I, II, III, or Honors English
Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

ENGLISH 12 (1008)

English 12, an integrated English course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts for Grade 12, is a study of language, literature, composition, and communication focusing on an exploration of point of view or perspective across a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance for Grade 12 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write fictional narratives, short stories, responses to literature, reflective compositions, historical investigation reports, resumes and technical documents incorporating visual information in the form of pictures, graphs, and tables. Students write and deliver grade-appropriate multimedia presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information

Prerequisites: English 9, English 10, and English 11 or teacher recommendation
Credits: 2 credits, a two-semester course with 1 credit per semester
Must be taken concurrently with Literature I, II, III, IV, or Honors English
Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

ENGLISH 9R, 10R, 11R, 12R

Courses in the sequence English 9-12R are for students who are performing within three years below grade level on standardized reading tests and on class work in reading, writing, and vocabulary. Students in these courses spend considerable time developing reading comprehension, composition skills, study skills, and reviewing basics in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling. Various media-both print and non-print-are used to stimulate critical thought, discussion, and writing. Organizations of ideas and standard usage for written English are emphasized. Language lab enrichment is required. Enrollment in these courses is limited to students who are recommended by the English or Guidance Departments. M courses meet Core 40 Standards. One credit each semester

Credits: 2 credits, a two-semester course with 1 credit per semester
Must be taken concurrently with Language Lab
Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the General, & Core 40 diplomas

ENGLISH 9M, 10M, 11M, 12M

Courses in the sequence English 9-12M are for students who are performing within five years below grade level on standardized reading tests and on class work in reading, writing, and vocabulary. Students in these courses spend considerable time developing reading comprehension, composition skills, study skills, and reviewing basics in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling. Various media-both print and non-print-are used to stimulate critical thought, discussion, and writing. While organizations of ideas and standard usage for written English are stressed, greater emphasis is on English as it applies to real-life skills. Enrollment in these courses is limited to students who are recommended by the English or Guidance Departments. Language lab enrichment is required. R courses meet General Diploma Standards; they do not meet Core 40 Standards. One credit each semester

Credits: 2 credits, a two-semester course with 1 credit per semester
Must be take n concurrently with Language Lab
Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the General diploma

ENGLISH 9B, 10B, 11B, 12B

Courses in the sequence English 9-12B are for students who are performing six + years below grade level on standardized reading tests and on class work in reading, writing, and vocabulary. Students in these courses spend considerable time developing basic reading comprehension, study skills, and reviewing basics in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling. Various methods are utilized to encourage critical thought, discussion, and writing. Emphasis is on English as it applies to real-life skills. This is a one-period class. Enrollment in these courses is limited to students who are recommended by the English or Guidance Departments. B courses do not meet Core 40 or General Diploma Standards.

LITERATURE CURRICULUM

The principle underlying the literature program is that Deaf College-bound High School students need a program which stimulates and encourages more sophisticated types of mental processes while maintaining an attainable, challenging level. The program, though establishing guidelines, does allow for some flexibility to provide for the creativity and ingenuity of the teacher and the needs and interests of the individual classes.

LITERATURE I Classical Literature (1026) and Short Stories (1046)

Literature IV is a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and emphasizing the High School Literature Standards. This course entails an introduction to literature through an in-depth study of form and structure in short stories. Although primary emphasis is on the short story, young adult novel may be interspersed throughout the course to reinforce the elements of fiction. Poetry is included incidentally and thematically where it can be most effective. The course concludes with a comprehensive study of mythology and the introduction to drama through Romeo and Juliet. Writing is a vital component of this class, offering creative as well as analytical and evaluative expression.

Prerequisites:
Credits: 2 credits, a two-semester course with 1 credit per semester
Must be taken concurrently with English 9, 10, 11, or 12
Fulfills an ISD elective requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

LITERATURE II Dramatic Literature (1028) and Contemporary Literature (1054)

Literature IV is a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and emphasizing the High School Literature Standards. This course intensifies the study of the short story and drama, while introducing the novel as a literary form. Emphasis is place upon self-expression through critical analysis of literary works and creative illustrations of themes covered.

Prerequisites: Literature I
Credits: 2 credits, a two-semester course with 1 credit per semester
Must be taken concurrently with English 10, 11 or 12
Fulfills an ISD elective requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

LITERATURE III American Literature (1020)

Literature III, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and emphasizing the High School Literature Standards, is a study of representative works and authors of the United States from pre-Revolutionary times to the present. Students read, analyze, evaluate, critique, and actively respond to a wide variety of literary genres that reflect American culture, including quality works of various ethnic and cultural minorities. Students compare readings and media from literature, history, and other subjects by demonstrating how the ideas and concepts presented in the works are interconnected, distinctly American, and important to an understanding of the development of the current culture.

Prerequisites: Literature II
Credits: 2 credits, a two-semester course with 1 credit per semester
Must be taken concurrently with English 11 or 12
Fulfills an ISD elective requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

LITERATURE IV Literary Movements (1040) and Genres of Literature (1036)

Literature IV is a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and emphasizing the High School Literature Standards. This course is a review and an in-depth study of a variety of genres, including novels, fiction and nonfiction, plays, and poetry. Emphasis will be on literary movements.

Prerequisite: Literature III
Credits: 2 credits, a two-semester course with 1 credit per semester
Must be taken concurrently with English 11 or 12
Fulfills an ISD elective requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

ENGLISH 10 HONORS (1004)

ENGLISH 11 HONORS (1006)

ENGLISH 12 HONORS (1008)

This program’s content focuses on five student-oriented goals:

1. Excellence:

The student will achieve maximum competence through participation in differentiated learning activities at an appropriate level and pace in a supportive climate that encourage excellence.

2. Stimulation of Curiosity and Interest:

The student will be challenged and stimulated by exposure to a wide variety of enriching experiences.

3. Development of Creative and Critical Thinking Ability:

The student will apply higher level creative and critical thinking processes effectively in a wide variety of contexts.

4. Development of Problem Solving Ability:

The student will be able to use strategies effectively in solving challenging problems.

5. Independence and Self-Direction:

The student will develop the skills and task commitments necessary for effective independent learning and creative production.

The goals are achieved through an interdisciplinary approach using a spiraling curriculum of intensive English grammar, literature, art (both appreciation and creation).

Prerequisite: Literature I and teacher recommendation
Credits: 1 or 2 credits
Must be taken concurrently with English 10, 11 or 12
Fulfills an elective requirement English/Language Arts requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

LANGUAGE LAB Language Arts Lab & Developmental Reading (1010 & 1120)

Language Lab is a remediation course designed to give students, who have not yet developed proficiency, skill in the application of Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts. Students gain additional support in vocabulary development, reading comprehension and writing necessary to perform successfully both in the school and the community. Using an integrated approach to teach the Indiana language arts content standards, the program instills a lifelong interest in, as well as an appreciation for, reading and writing. Individualized instruction dominates the teaching strategies used in a student-centered classroom that focuses on reading and writing in both content and general areas.

Credits: 1-8 credits. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at advanced levels. (1 credit per semester)
Must be taken concurrently with English 9-12 R and M courses
Counts as required English/Language Arts Elective only for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

JOURNALISM (1080)

Journalism, a course based on the High School Journalism Standards along with the Research Standards, is a study of communications history including the legal boundaries and the ethical principles that guide journalistic writing. It includes a comparison study of journalistic writing to other types of writing. Students prepare for a career path in journalism by working on high school publications or media staffs. JOURNALISM PROJECT for the second credit: Students complete a project, such as a special feature magazine or mini-documentary on a topic of interest or concern. The project demonstrates knowledge, application, and progress in Journalism course content.

Credits: 1 or 2 credits
Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma
NOTE: This is not a student publications course. The designated school newspaper or yearbook course is Student Publications (1086).

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS (1086)

Student Publications, a course based on the High School Journalism Standards and the Student Publications Standards, is the continuation of the study of journalism. Students demonstrate their ability to do journalistic writing and design for the Indiana School for the Deaf yearbook. The students will integrate skills previously learned in other academic areas to design the yearbook, write good journalistic copy, plan and produce digital photography, and prepare the yearbook for printing. They will also learn to market their product and work with the general public to produce it. Materials for this class are provided by the professional yearbook company. Students work on high school publications so that they may prepare themselves for career paths in journalism, communications, writing, or related fields.

Recommended Prerequisites: Senior standing, 7th grade or higher reading level, and completion of Photography and Digital Design.
Credits: 2 credits
Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

ETYMOLOGY (1060)

Etymology, a language studies course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts, is the study and application of the derivation of English words and word families from their roots in ancient and modern languages (Latin, Greek, Germanic, Romance Languages). Students analyze meanings of English words by examining roots, prefixes, suffixes. Students analyze the connotative and denotative meaning of words in a variety of contexts and the reasons for language change. Students write about word history and semantics in texts that require etymological sensitivity, such as Renaissance poetry or works in translation. Etymology Project: Students complete a project, such as doing a case study on specific words or creating an historical timeline of the development of specific words, which demonstrates knowledge, application, and progress in Etymology course content.

Recommended Grade Level: Grades 9-12
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1 or 2 credits
Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
This course may be used to help students increase their vocabularies as preparation to perform well on the SAT or ACT

MATHEMATICS

PRE-ALGEBRA (2508)

Pre-Algebra provides the mathematical background, skills, and thinking processes necessary for the successful completion of Algebra. Topics include: (1) whole numbers, (2) integers, (3) rationales, (4) decimals, and their applications, (5) number theory, (6) ratios, (7) proportions, (8) percents, (9) equations, (10) graphing (11) square roots, and (12) appropriate geometric concepts. The instructional program of this course provides for the understanding and use of the concepts as well as their application through appropriate problem-solving situations.

Credits: A two credit course
Must be taken concurrently with Mathematics Lab
Counts as a Mathematics Course for the General Diploma only or as an Elective for the Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

ALGEBRA I (2520)

Algebra I provide a formal development of the algebraic skills and concepts necessary for students to succeed in advanced courses. In particular, the instructional program in this course provides for the use of algebraic skills in wide range of problem-solving situations. The concepts of function are emphasized throughout the course. Topic include: (1) operations with real numbers, (2) linear equations and inequalities, (3) relations and functions, (4) polynomials, (5) algebraic fractions, and (6) nonlinear equations.

Credits: A two credit course
Must be taken concurrently with Mathematics Lab
Fulfills the Algebra I requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

ALGEBRA II (2522)

Algebra II is a course that extends the content of Algebra I and provides further development of the concept of a function. Topics include: (1) relations, functions, 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.

Prerequisite: Algebra I
Credits: A two credit course
Must be taken concurrently with Mathematics Lab
Fulfills the Algebra II requirement for the Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas and counts as a Mathematics Course for the General Diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

GEOMETRY (2532)

Geometry students examine the properties of two- and three-dimensional objects. Proof and logic, as well as investigative strategies in drawing conclusions, are stressed. Properties and relationships of geometric objects include the study of: (1) points, lines, angles and planes; (2) polygons, with a special focus on quadrilaterals, triangles, right triangles; (3) circles; and (4) polyhedra and other solids. Use of graphing calculators and computer drawing programs is encouraged.

Prerequisite: Algebra I
Credits: A two credit course
Must be taken concurrently with Mathematics Lab
Fulfills the Geometry requirement for the Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas and counts as a Mathematics Course for the General Diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

PRE-CALCULUS/TRIGONOMETRY (2564)

Pre-Calculus blends the concepts and skills that must be mastered before enrollment in a college-level calculus course. The course includes (1) the study of relations and functions, (2) exponential and logarithmic functions, (3) trigonometry in triangles, (4) trigonometric functions, (5) trigonometric identities and equations, (6) polar coordinates and complex numbers, (7) sequences and series and (8) data analysis.

Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry
Credits: A two credit course
Counts as a Mathematics Course for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (2546)

Probability and Statistics includes the concepts and skills needed to apply statistical techniques in the decision-making process. Topics include: (1) descriptive statistics, (2) probability, and (3) statistical inference. Practical examples based on real experimental data are used throughout. Students plan and conduct experiments or surveys and analyze the resulting data. The use of graphing calculators and computer programs is encouraged.

Prerequisite: Algebra II
Credits: A one credit course
Counts as a Mathematics Course for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS (2530)

Discrete Mathematics is an umbrella of mathematical topics. It is a course designed for students who will undertake higher-level mathematics in college that may not include calculus.

Topics include: (1) counting techniques, (2) matrices, (3) recursion, (4) graph theory, (5) social choice, (6) linear programming, and (7) game theory. Technology, such as computers and graphing calculators, should be used frequently.

Prerequisite: Algebra II
Credits: A one credit course
Counts as a Mathematics Course for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

MATHEMATICS LAB (2560)

Mathematics Lab provides students with individualized instruction designed to support success in completing mathematics coursework aligned with Indiana’s Academic Standards for Mathematics.

Credits: A one to eight credit elective course (1 credit per semester)
Must be taken concurrently with General Math 2, 3, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II.
Counts as required Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

SCIENCE

LIFE SCIENCE (3030)

Life Science is an introduction to biology course. Students develop problem-solving skills and strategies while performing laboratory and field investigations of fundamental biological concepts and principles. Students explore the functions and processes of cells within all living organisms, the sources and patterns of genetic inheritance and variation leading to biodiversity, and the relationships of living organisms to each other and to the environment as a whole.

Credits: A one credit course
Fulfills a Science requirement for the General Diploma only or counts as an Elective for the Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (3102)

Physical Science is a course in which students develop problem solving skills and strategies while performing laboratory and field investigations of fundamental chemical, physical, and related Earth and space science concepts and principles that are related to students’ interests and that address everyday problems. Students enrolled in Physical Science will explore the structure and properties of matter, the nature of energy and its role in chemical reactions and the physical and chemical laws that govern Earth’s interconnected systems and forces of nature.

Credits: A one credit course
Fulfills a Science requirement for the General Diploma only or counts as an Elective for the Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

BIOLOGY I (3024)

Biology I is a course based on laboratory investigations that include a study of the structures and functions of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. At a minimum, students enrolled in Biology I explore the structure and function of cells, cellular processes, and the interdependencies of organisms within populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere. Students work with concepts, principles, and theories of the living environment. In addition, students enrolled in this course are expected to: (1) gain an understanding of the history and development of biological knowledge, (2) explore the uses of biology in various careers, and (3) investigate biological questions and problems related to personal needs and societal issues, (4) and reading life stories and interacting with Deaf role Models within the Life Sciences.

Credits: A two credit course
Fulfills the Biology requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

BIOLOGY I – HONORS (3024)

Biology I Honors is a course based on laboratory investigations that include a study of the structures and functions of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. At a minimum, students enrolled in Biology I explore the structure and function of cells, cellular processes, and the interdependencies of organisms within populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere. Students work with concepts, principles, and theories of the living environment. In addition, students enrolled in this course are expected to: (1) gain an understanding of the history and development of biological knowledge, (2) explore the uses of biology in various careers, and (3) investigate biological questions and problems related to personal needs and societal issues, (4) and reading life stories and interacting with Deaf role Models within the Life Sciences. In addition to these concepts, this course focuses on independent learning skills, integration of mathematical problem solving with collection and analysis of data, preparation of an electronic portfolio (CD) of all of their work, and completion and presentation of one scientific experiment or project per quarter. Students are encourages to try out for and participate in the Academic Bowl team.

Credits: A two credit course
Fulfills the Biology requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

CHEMISTRY I (3064)

Chemistry I is a course based on laboratory investigations of matter, chemical reactions, and the role of energy in those reactions. Students enrolled in Chemistry I compare, contrast, and synthesize useful models of the structure and properties of matter and the mechanisms of its interactions. In addition, students enrolled in this course are expected to: (1) gain an understanding of the history of chemistry, (2) explore the uses of chemistry in various careers, (3) investigate chemical questions and problems related to personal needs and societal issues, and (4) learn and practice laboratory safety (and reading life stories of and interacting with Deaf role models in the chemical sciences.

Prerequisite: Biology I, Algebra II (can be taken concurrently)
Credits: A two credit course
Fulfills a Chemistry I requirement for the Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, Core 40 with Technical Honors or a Science Course requirement of the General Diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

CHEMISTRY I – HONORS (3064)

Chemistry I Honors is a course based on laboratory investigations of matter, chemical reactions, and the role of energy in those reactions. Students enrolled in Chemistry I compare, contrast, and synthesize useful models of the structure and properties of matter and the mechanisms of its interactions. In addition, students enrolled in this course are expected to: (1) gain an understanding of the history of chemistry, (2) explore the uses of chemistry in various careers, (3) investigate chemical questions and problems related to personal needs and societal issues, and (4) learn and practice laboratory safety (and reading life stories of and interacting with Deaf role models in the chemical sciences. In addition to these concepts, this course focuses on independent learning skills, integration of mathematical problem solving with collection and analysis of data, identification of unknown materials, preparation of an electronic portfolio (CD) of all of their work, and completion and presentation of one scientific experiment or project per quarter. Students are encouraged to try out for and participate in the Academic Bowl team.

Prerequisite: Biology I, Algebra II (can be taken concurrently)
Credits: A two credit course
Fulfills a Chemistry I requirement for the Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, Core 40 with Technical Honors or a Science Course requirement of the General Diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE I (3044)

Earth and Space Science I is a course focusing on the study of the earth’s layers, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and the structure and scale of the Universe. Students analyze and describe Earth’s interconnected systems and examine how Earth’s materials, landforms, and continents are modified across geological time. Through laboratory and field investigations, students understand the history and development of the Earth and space sciences, explore the uses of Earth and space science in various careers, investigate Earth and space science problems concerning personal needs and community issues related to science, and read life stories of and interact with Deaf role models in Earth Science.

Credits: A two credit course
Counts as a Science Course for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE I – HONORS (3044)

Earth and Space Science I Honors is a course focusing on the study of the earth’s layers, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and the structure and scale of the Universe. Students analyze and describe Earth’s interconnected systems and examine how Earth’s materials, landforms, and continents are modified across geological time. Through laboratory and field investigations, students understand the history and development of the Earth and space sciences, explore the uses of Earth and space science in various careers, investigate Earth and space science problems concerning personal needs and community issues related to science, and read life stories of and interact with Deaf role models in Earth Science.

In addition to these concepts, this course focuses on independent learning skills, integration of mathematical problem solving with collection and analysis of environmental data, preparation of an electronic portfolio (CD) of all of their work, and completion and presentation of one scientific experiment or project per quarter. Students are encouraged to try out for and participate in the Academic Bowl team.

Credits: A two credit course
Counts as a Science Course for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

PHYSICS I (3084)

Physics I is a laboratory-based course in which students synthesize the fundamental concepts and principles related to matter and energy, including mechanics, wave motion, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, atomic and subatomic physics. Through regular laboratory study using such quantities as velocity, acceleration, force, energy, momentum, and charge, students (1) examine the nature and scope of physics, including its relationship to other sciences and its ability to describe phenomena using physical laws, (2) describe the history of physics and its role in the birth of technology, (3) explore the uses of its models, theories, and laws in various careers, (4) investigate physics questions and problems related to personal needs and societal issues, (5) and reading life stories of and interacting with Deaf role models in Physics.

Prerequisite: Biology I Algebra II (can take concurrently)
Credits: A two credit course
Counts as a Science Course for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

PHYSICS I – HONORS (3084)

Physics I Honors is a laboratory-based course in which students synthesize the fundamental concepts and principles related to matter and energy, including mechanics, wave motion, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, atomic and subatomic physics. Through regular laboratory study using such quantities as velocity, acceleration, force, energy, momentum, and charge, students (1) examine the nature and scope of physics, including its relationship to other sciences and its ability to describe phenomena using physical laws, (2) describe the history of physics and its role in the birth of technology, (3) explore the uses of its models, theories, and laws in various careers, (4) investigate physics questions and problems related to personal needs and societal issues, (5) and reading life stories of and interacting with Deaf role models in Physics. In addition to these concepts, this course focuses on independent learning skills, integration of mathematical problem solving involving the physics applications of geometry, algebra, and trigonometry, preparation of an electronic portfolio (CD) of all of their work, and completion and presentation of one scientific experiment or project per quarter. Students are encouraged to try out for and participate in the Academic Bowl team.

Prerequisite: Biology I Algebra II (can take concurrently)
Credits: A two credit course
Counts as a Science Course for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

SCIENCE TUTORIAL (3094)

Science Tutorial provides students with individualized instruction designed to support success in completing Core 40 science coursework for each year that they are enrolled in Core 40 science courses.

Prerequisite: This course must be taken concurrently with a Core 40 science course
Credits: A one to eight credit elective course (one credit per semester)
Counts as a Science Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

SOCIAL STUDIES

ECONOMICS (1514)

Economics examines the allocation of resources and their uses for satisfying human needs and wants. The course analyzes economic reasoning used by consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, voters, and government in making decisions. Key elements of the course include study of scarcity and economic reasoning, supply and demand, market structures, role of government, national income determination, the role of financial institutions, economic stabilization, and trade. Students will explain that because resources are limited, people must make choices and understand the role that supply, demand, prices, and profits play in a market economy. The functions of government in a market economy and market structures will be examined. Students will understand economic performance, money, stabilization policies, and trade of the United States. The behavior of people, societies and institutions and economic thinking is integral to this course.

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit
Fulfills the Economics requirement for the Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, Core 40 with Technical Honors and International Baccalaureate diplomas, a Social Studies requirement for the General Diploma, or counts as an Elective for any diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY OF THE WORLD (1570)

Geography and History of the World is designed to enable students to use geographical skills and historical concepts to deepen their understanding of major global themes including the origin and spread of world religions; exploration; conquest, and imperialism; urbanization; and innovations and revolutions.

Geographical and historical skills include forming research questions, acquiring information by investigating a variety of primary and secondary sources, organizing information by creating graphic representations, analyzing information to determine and explain patterns and trends, and presenting and documenting findings orally and/or in writing. The historical geography concepts used to explore the global themes include change over time, origin, diffusion, physical systems, cultural landscapes, and spatial distribution and interaction.

Using these skills, concepts and the processes associated with them, students are able to analyze, evaluate, and make predictions about major global developments. This course is designed to nurture perceptive, responsible citizenship, encourage and support the development of critical thinking skills and lifelong learning, and to help prepare Indiana students for the 21st Century.

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Fulfills a Social Studies requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas or counts as an Elective for any diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

PSYCHOLOGY (1532)

Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. The course is divided into six content areas and uses the scientific methods to explore research methods and ethical consideration. Developmental psychology takes a life span approach to physical, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and moral development. Cognitive aspects of the course focus on learning, memory, information processing, and language. Personality, Assessment, and Mental Health topics include psychological disorders, treatment, personality, and assessment. Socio-cultural dimensions of behavior deal with topics such as conformity, obedience, perceptions, attitudes, and influence of the group on the individual. The Biological Basis focuses on the way the brain and nervous system function, including sensation, perception, motivation, and emotion.

Credits: 1 semester, 1 credit
Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

SOCIOLOGY (1534)

Sociology allows students to study human social behavior from a group perspective. The sociological perspective is a method of studying recurring patterns in people’s attitudes and actions and how these patterns vary across time, cultures, and in social settings and groups. Students will describe the development of sociology as a social science and identify methods of research. Through research methods such as scientific inquiry students will examine society, group behavior, and social structures. The influence of culture on group behavior is addressed through institutions such as the family, religion, education, economics, community organizations, government, and political and social groups. The impact of social groups and institutions on group and individual behavior and the changing nature of society will be examined. Influences on group behavior and social problems are included in the course. Students will also analyze the role of individuals in the community and social problems in today’s world.

Credits: 1 semester, 1 credit
Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (1540)

United States Government provides a framework for understanding the purposes, principles, and practices of constitutional representative democracy in the United States. Responsible and effective participation of citizens is stressed. Students will understand the nature of citizenship, politics, and governments and understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how these are part of local, state, and national government. Students will examine how the United States Constitution protects rights and provides the structure and functions of various levels of government. How the United States interacts with other nations and the government’s role in world affairs will be examined. Using primary and secondary resources, students will articulate, evaluate, and defend positions on political issues. As a result, they will be able to explain the role of individuals and groups in government, politic, and civic activities and the need for civic and political engagement of citizens in the United States.

Credits: 1 semester, 1 credit
Fulfills the Government requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas or counts as an Elective for any diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

UNITED STATES HISTORY (1542)

United States History builds upon concepts developed in previous studies of U.S. History. Students are expected to identify and review significant events, persons, and movements in the early development of the nation. The course then gives major emphasis to the interaction of key events, people, and political, economic, social, and cultural influences in national developments from the late nineteenth century through the present. Students are expected to trace and analyze chronological periods and examine the significant themes and concepts in U,S. History. They will develop historical thinking and research skills and use primary and secondary sources to explore topical issues and to understand the cause for changes in the nation over time.

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit each semester
Fulfills the US History requirement of the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

WORLD GEOGRAPHY (1548)

World Geography allows students to study the interaction of humans and their environments in a world setting. Students study global patterns of physical and cultural characteristics, including the Earth/sun relationship, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, landforms, climate, vegetation, population, economic and political structures, culture, cultural diffusion, and international and interregional connections. Using maps, geographic representations and technology such as geographic information systems (GIS) students will examine spatial relationships, the interaction of physical and cultural characteristics of designated places, areas, or regions. Students are expected to apply knowledge of geographic concepts and uses of geography to inquiry, research, and participatory processes. Guiding course content are the themes of location, characteristic of place, human/environmental interaction, movement between places, and regions. Emphasized are elements of the National Geography Standards: The World in Spatial Terms, Places and Regions, Physical Systems, Human Systems and Environment and Society.

Credits: 1 semester, 1 credit
Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

WORLD HISTORY AND CIVILIATION (1548)

World History 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 expected to compare and contrast events and developments involving diverse peoples and civilizations in different regions of the world. They will examine examples of continuity and change, universality and particularity, and unity and diversity among various peoples and cultures from the past to the present. Students are also expected to practice skills and process of historical thinking and research and apply content knowledge to the practice of thinking and inquiry skills and processes. There will be continuous and pervasive interactions of processes and content, skills and substance, in the teaching and learning of history.

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Fulfills a Social Studies requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas or counts as an Elective for any diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

FINE ARTS

2D ART (Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art) (4000)

Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students taking this course engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, production, and integrated studies and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create two-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.

Laboratory course
Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

ADVANCED 2D ART (Advanced Two-Dimensional Art) (4004)

Advanced Two-Dimensional Art is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in this course build on the sequential learning experiences of Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create two-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art
Laboratory course
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

3D ART (Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art)(4002)

Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students taking this course engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, production, and integrated studies and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create three-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L)
Laboratory course
Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

ADVANCED 3D ART (Advanced Three-Dimensional Art) (4006)

Advanced Three-Dimensional Art is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in this course build on the sequential learning experiences of Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create three-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L), Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art
Laboratory course
Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

ART HISTORY I (4024)

Art History is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students taking Art History engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production. Students study works of art and artifacts from world cultures, engage in historically relevant studio activities; utilize research skills to discover social, political, economic, technological, environmental, and historical trends and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

Credits: 1 credit
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

ART HISTORY II (Advanced Art History) (4020)

Advanced Art History is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in this course engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production. They build on knowledge and skills developed in Art History. Students continue to study works of art and artifacts from world cultures, engage in historically relevant studio activities; utilize research skills to discover social, political, economic, technological, environmental, and historical trends and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

Art History
Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

DIGITAL DESIGN I (4082)

Digital Design is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in digital design engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. They incorporate desktop publishing, multi-media, digitized imagery, computer animation, and web design. Students reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L)
Laboratory course
Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit.
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

DIGITAL DESIGN II (Advanced Digital Design) (4082)

Advanced Digital Design is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in digital design build on sequential learning experiences of Digital Design that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. They incorporate desktop publishing, multi-media, digitized imagery, computer animation, and web design. Students reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

Prerequisites: Digital Design
Laboratory course
Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

DRAWING I (4060)

Drawing is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in drawing engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create drawings utilizing processes such as sketching, rendering, contour, gesture, and perspective drawing and use a variety of media such as pencil, chalk, pastels, charcoal, and pen and ink. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L)
Laboratory course
Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

DRAWING II (Advanced Drawing)(4060)

Advanced Drawing is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in advanced drawing build on sequential learning experiences of Digital Design that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create drawings utilizing processes such as sketching, rendering, contour, gesture, and perspective drawing and use a variety of media such as pencil, chalk, pastels, charcoal, and pen and ink. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

Prerequisites: Drawing
Laboratory course
Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

MEDIA ARTS I (PHOTOGRAPHY) (4062)

Media Arts is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in media arts engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works, creating photographs, films, and videos utilizing a variety of digital tools and dark room processes. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L)
Laboratory course
Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

MEDIA ARTS II (PHOTOGRAPHY) (Advanced Media Arts)(4062)

Advanced Media Arts is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in advanced media arts build on sequential learning experiences of Media Arts that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works, creating photographs, films, and videos utilizing a variety of digital tools and dark room processes. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

Prerequisites: Media Arts
Laboratory course
Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

THEATRE ARTS (4242)

Theatre Arts is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Theatre Arts read and analyze plays, create scripts and theatre pieces, conceive scenic designs, and develop acting skills. These activities incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community.

Laboratory course
Credits: 2 credits, 1 per semester
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

ADVANCED THEATRE ARTS (4240)

Advanced Theatre Arts is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Advanced Theatre Arts read and analyze plays and apply criteria to make informed judgments. They draw on events and experiences to create scripted monologues and scenes, create scenic designs for existing plays, and build characters through observation, improvisation and script analysis. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore careers in theatre arts and begin to develop a portfolio of their work. They also attend and critique theatre productions and identify ways to support the theatre in their community.

Prerequisites: Theatre Arts
Laboratory course
Credits: 2 credits, 1 per semester
Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

MUSICAL THEATRE (0518)

Musical Theatre is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students in this course study the history of musical theatre and its place in today’s society. They participate in staging, choreographing, rehearsing, and performing an original or existing musical work. This class may be taught collaboratively among music, theatre, dance, and visual arts faculty. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community.

Recommended Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, or 12
Laboratory course

• Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit

• Does not fulfill the Fine Arts requirement of the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma but counts as an Elective for any diploma

• A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

DRIVER EDUCATION (3520)

Driver Education provides students with the knowledge needed to assist them in developing the skills, habits, and attitudes necessary to interact safely and effectively with other highway users in a wide variety of environments, situations, and conditions. This course should always provide a combination of classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel experiences in on-street environments. Whenever possible, the on-street observations and behind-the-wheel experiences should be supplemented with off street, multiple-car driving range and simulation experiences as listed in IAC 5116-6-7. The Driver Education course also provides for, but is not necessarily limited to, student learning related to: (1) driving skills, (2) traffic laws, (3) the laws of nature, (4) driving attitudes, (5) occupant protection, (6) the effect of physical and mental conditions of the driver, (7) vehicle purchase, (8) insurance and maintenance, (9) the ecology and energy efficiency of various transportation modes, (10) energy efficient driving techniques, and (11) sharing the roadway with other users, including motorcyclists and pedestrians.

Credits: one credit (one semester)
For any approved program, the student must complete both phases (classroom and laboratory) of the program in not more than three (3) consecutive semesters.
Counts as an Elective for all diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

WORLD LANGUAGES

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I –Study of the language; build receptive and expressive sign vocabulary; use signing space; further use of non manual components of ASL grammar including facial expression and body postures, and introduction to conversational regulators. Eye gaze, role shifting, spatial referencing and appropriate use of classifiers in storytelling will be featured. Introductory to Public Speaking exercises. Learn to use visual aids effectively, handle questions and answers, analyze communication events, and understand the media’s role and relevance in the communication process. ASL poems will be analyzed for their poetic devices and elements, issues of character, personality, image, nuance, tone, setting and concision. Study of selected deaf videotapes and films ranging from early 1900’s to the present. Discussion of Deafhood, History of Sign Language/Deaf People.

RESOURCES: Linguistics of American Sign Language by Clayton Valli and Ceil Lucas, Signing Naturally 3 by Mikos, Smith and Lentz, American Sign Language (Greenbook) 1 by Cokely and Baker-Shenk , History of Deaf People by Per Eriksson, volumes of ASL Stories, Rosa Lee, Mindy and Theron, Patrick Graybill, Gallaudet DPN website, and such.

Credits: A 2-credit course
Fulfills a World Language requirement for the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma or counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for any diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II – (Prerequisite: ASL 1) Further development of receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language. Help continue students’ acquisition of conversational ASL, including major grammatical features of ASL, intricate features of ASL structure, discussion of individual grammatical features with sample drills to reinforce mastery of each. Comprehension of the fundamentals of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and the use of language. Course in viewing, signing, reflection, and discussion, emphasizing rhetorical analysis and strategies for focusing, developing and organizing signing. Linguistic study in ASL.

RESOURCES: Linguistics of American Sign Language by Clayton Valli and Ceil Lucas, Signing Naturally 3 by Mikos, Smith and Lentz, American Sign Language (Greenbook) 2 by Cokely and Baker-Shenk , and such.

Prerequisites: American Sign Language I
Credits: A 2-credit course
Fulfills a World Language requirement for the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma or counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for any diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III: (Prerequisite: ASL 1,2 and English 9, 10) A study of how to translate from ASL to written English and vice versa. Study and compare the structures, rules and grammar of both languages. Develop skills in translating ASL and written English. Study of ASLPA assessment ranking system and tools; assess person’s expressive ASL proficiency level, study language samples elicited from varied discourse contexts, assessment of ASL’s grammatical accuracy: vocabulary, fluency and accent/pronunciation/production, and comprehension. Develop skills in translating then typing up subtitles for Open Captioned in ASL films/videos.

RESOURCE: Linguistics of American Sign Language by Clayton Valli and Ceil Lucas, Signing Naturally by Mikos, Smith and Lentz, American Sign Language (Greenbook) 3 by Cokely and Baker-Shenk and other language translating materials and ASLPA materials, and such.

Prerequisites: American Sign Language II
Credits: A 2-credit course
Fulfills a World Language requirement for the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma or counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for any diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

FRENCH I (2020)

French I, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, 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.

Credits: A 2-credit course
Fulfills a World Language requirement for the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma or counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for any diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

FRENCH II (2022)

French II, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, 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 speaking and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to requests and questions in expanded contexts, participate 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 perspectives 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.

Prerequisites: French I
Credits: A 2-credit course
Fulfills a World Language requirement for the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma or counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for any diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

FRENCH III (2024)

French III, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, builds upon effective strategies for French 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 French-speaking culture through recognition of the interrelations among the practices, products and perspectives of the target culture; discussion of significant events in the target culture; and investigation of elements that shape cultural identity in the target culture. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas as well the application of understanding French language and culture outside of the classroom.

Prerequisites: French I and II
Credits: A 2-credit course
Fulfills a World Language requirement for the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma or counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for any diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION I (3542)

Physical Education I focuses on instructional strategies through a planned, sequential, and comprehensive physical education curriculum which provide students with opportunities to actively participate in at least four of the following: team sports; dual sport activities; individual physical activities; outdoor pursuits; self-defense and martial arts; aquatics; gymnastics; and dance, all which are within the framework of lifetime physical activities and fitness. Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance-based skill evaluation. Individual assessments may be modified for individuals with disabilities, in addition to those with IEP’s and 504 plans (e.g., chronic illnesses, temporary injuries, obesity, etc.). See 511 IAC 7-27-9, 7-27-11.

Credits: 1 credit, a 1 semester course
Fulfills part of the Physical Education requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas or counts as an Elective for any diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course
Recommended: Classes are co-educational unless the activity involves bodily contact or groupings based on an objective standard of individual performance developed and applied without regard to gender.
Adapted physical education must be offered, as needed, in the least restricted environment and must be based upon an individual assessment.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION II (3544)

Physical Education II focuses on instructional strategies through a planned, sequential, and comprehensive physical education curriculum which provide students with opportunities to actively participate in four of the following that were not in PHYS ED I : team sports; dual sport activities; individual physical activities; outdoor pursuits; self-defense and martial arts; aquatics; gymnastics; and dance, all which are within the framework of lifetime physical activities and fitness. Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance-based skill evaluation. Individual assessments may be modified for individuals with disabilities, in addition to those with IEP’s and 504 plans (e.g., chronic illnesses, temporary injuries, obesity, etc.). See 511 IAC 7-27-9, 7-27-11.

Prerequisites: Physical Education I
Credits: 1 credit per 1 semester
Fulfills part of the Physical Education requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas or counts as an Elective for any diploma
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course
Recommended: Classes are co-educational unless the activity involves bodily contact or groupings based on an objective standard of individual performance developed and applied without regard to gender. Adapted physical education must be offered, as needed, in the least restricted environment and must be based upon an individual assessment.
Adapted physical education must be offered, as needed, in the least restricted environment and must be based upon an individual assessment.

WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING

This course can be taken for one semester or one year. As an elective course, this gives students an opportunity to enhance strength and overall fitness. Students learn proper techniques in weight training while also increasing cardiovascular fitness levels through a variety of physical activities. A structure program is provided in order to accomplish maximum strength and fitness gains.

Prerequisite: Physical Education I and Physical Education II.
Credits: 1-2 credits, 1 per semester
Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

LIFE GUARDING

This course is an elective course offered to juniors and seniors who have completed their Physical Education requirements. This course is for skilled swimmers who are interested in becoming American Red Cross certified lifeguards. Students will also earn professional rescuer certificate which includes CPR for infants, adult, and child first aid skills

Prerequisite: Physical Education I and Physical Education II.
Credits: 1-2 credits, 1 per semester
Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

Pre-Requisite: To be accepted students must perform the following:

Minimum age: 15
Tread water 2 min using legs only
Swim 500 yards continuously
Swim to depth to 7 feet, retrieve a 10 lb. brick and return to surface.

Fee: $65.00 includes certificates book and equipment rental

HEALTH

HEALTH AND WELLNESS I (3506)

Health & Wellness, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for Health & Wellness, provides the basis to help students adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. Health education should contribute directly to a student’s ability to successfully practice behaviors that protect and promote health and avoid or reduce health risks. Through a variety of instructional strategies, students practice the development of functional health information (essential concepts); determine personal values that support health behaviors; develop group norms that value a healthy lifestyle; develop the essential skills necessary to adopt, practice, and maintain health-enhancing behaviors. This course includes the application of priority areas in a planned, sequential, comprehensive health education curriculum. Priority areas include: promoting personal health and wellness, physical activity, healthy eating, promoting safety and preventing unintentional injury and violence, promoting mental and emotional health, a tobacco-free lifestyle and an alcohol- and other drug-free lifestyle and promoting human development and family health. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills of health and wellness core concepts, analyzing influences, accessing information, interpersonal communication, decision-making and goal-setting skills, health-enhancing behaviors, and health and wellness advocacy skills.

Recommended Prerequisites: Grade 9 student, 8th grade health education
Credits: 1 credit, 1 semester course
Fulfills the Health requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course

HEALTH & WELLNESS II (Advanced Health & Wellness) (3500)

Advanced Health & Wellness, an elective course that is aligned to the Indiana’s Academic Standards for Health & Wellness, provides advanced knowledge and skills to help students adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. Through a variety of instructional strategies, students practice the development of functional advanced health information (essential concepts); determine personal values that support health behaviors; develop group norms that value a healthy lifestyle; develop the essential skills necessary to adopt, practice, and maintain health-enhancing behaviors. Advanced Health & Wellness provides students with an in-depth study of promoting personal health and wellness, physical activity, healthy eating, promoting safety and preventing unintentional injury and violence, promoting mental and emotional health, a tobacco-free lifestyle and an alcohol- and other drug-free lifestyle and promoting human development and family health. The scientific components of health and wellness, health issues and concerns, health risk appraisals, individual wellness plans, health promotion and health careers are expanded and explored within the context of the course. This course provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills of health and wellness core concepts, analyzing influences, accessing information, interpersonal communication, decision-making and goal-setting skills, health-enhancing behaviors, and health and wellness advocacy skills.

Prerequisites: High School Health & Wellness Education
Credits: 1 credit, 1 semester course
Required elective for ISD
Counts as an Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit Course

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

BUSINESS MATH (4512)

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

Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I
Credits: A two-credit course over two semesters
Fulfills a Mathematics requirement for the General Diploma only or counts as an Elective or Directed Elective for the Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence, Career-Technical program, or Flex Credit course
May fulfill up to two graduation credits of the minimum Mathematics requirement for a general diploma

PERSONAL FINANCE (4540)

Personal Finance is a business course that focuses on personal financial planning. The content includes financial planning, income and asset protection, income and money management, and spending and credit management. Students will learn the financial concepts and principles that provide a basis for avoiding financial pitfalls. This course prepares students for the roles and responsibilities of consumers, producers, entrepreneurs, and citizens. Instructional strategies should include simulations, guest speakers, tours, Internet research, and business experiences. These standards are aligned with the National Business Education Association (NBEA), Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, and Indiana State University Networks Financial Institute standards and guidelines.

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12
Credits: A one-credit course over one semester
Required elective at ISD
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence, Career-Technical program, or Flex Credit course

FASHioN AND TEXTILES FOUNDATIONS (SEWING) (5380)

Fashion and Textiles Foundations addresses knowledge and skills related to design, production, acquisition, and distribution in fashion and textiles arenas. Topics include exploration of textiles and fashion industries; elements of science and design in textiles and apparel; textiles principles and applications; social, psychological, cultural and environmental aspects of clothing and textiles selection; clothing and textile products for people with special needs; critical thinking applied to consumer options for fashion, textiles, and related equipment and tools; care and maintenance of textile products, equipment, and tools; impacts of technology; construction and alteration skills; contemporary issues, including global applications. Work-based, entrepreneurial, experimental, laboratory, and/or service learning experiences are to be included; and portfolio activities are required.

Credits: One-semester or two-semester course, one credit per semester
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence, Career-Technical program, or Flex Credit course

NUTRITION AND WELLNESS (COOKING) (5342)

Nutrition and Wellness enables students to realize the components and lifelong benefits of sound nutrition and wellness practices and empowers them to apply these principles in their everyday lives. A project-based approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes is recommended in order to integrate suggested topics into the study of individual and family issues. Topics include impact of daily nutrition and wellness practices on long-term health and wellness; physical, social, and psychological aspects of healthy nutrition and wellness choices; planning for Wellness and fitness; selection and preparation of nutritious meals and snacks based on USDA Dietary Guidelines including the Food Guide Pyramid; safety, sanitation, storage, and recycling processes and issues associated with nutrition and wellness; impacts of science and technology on nutrition and wellness issues; and nutrition and wellness career paths. Laboratory experiences which emphasize both nutrition and wellness practices are required components of this course. This course is recommended for all students regardless of their career cluster or pathway, in order to build basic nutrition and wellness knowledge and skills, and is especially appropriate for students with interest in human services, wellness/fitness, health, or food and nutrition-related career pathways.

Credits: One-semester or two-semester course, one credit per semester.
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence, Career-Technical program, or Flex Credit course

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (4530)

Computer Applications is a business course that provides instruction in software concepts using a Windows-based professional suite, which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and presentation applications. Instruction in basic computer hardware and operating systems that support software applications is provided. Additional concepts and applications dealing with software integration, Internet use, and information about future technology trends are included. Instructional strategies should include teacher demonstrations, collaborative instruction, interdisciplinary and/or culminating projects, problem-solving and critical-thinking activities, simulations, and mini baskets/in-basket projects.

Recommended Grade Level: 9
Required Prerequisite: waived if taken computer applications class in middle school
Credits: A one-credit course over one semester
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence, Career-Technical program, or Flex Credit course

WEB DESIGN (4574)

Web Design is a business course that provides instruction in the principles of web design using HTML/XHTML and current/emerging software programs. Areas of instruction include audience analysis, hierarchy layout and design techniques, software integration, and publishing. Instructional strategies should include peer teaching, collaborative instruction, project-based learning activities, and school and community projects.

Recommended Prerequisites: Computer Applications
Credits: two credits, one credit per semester
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence, Career-Technical program, or Flex Credit course

COMPUTERS IN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION SYSTEMS (4800)

Computers in Design and Production Systems is a course that specializes in using modern technological processes, computers, design, and production systems in the production of products and structures through the use of automated production systems. Emphasis is placed on using modern technologies and on developing career related skills. The content and activities should be developed locally in accordance with available advanced technologies in the school. Course content should address major technological content related to topics such as: design documentation using CAD systems; assignments involving the interface of CAD, CAM, and CIM technologies; computer simulation of products and systems; animation and related multimedia applications; control technologies; and automation in the modern workplace.

Recommended Prerequisite: Technology in Middle School
Credits: 1 or 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence, Career-Technical program, or Flex Credit course.

TV BROADCASTING (5986)

This course will give students experience with skills necessary to plan; shoot, edit and produce a professional qualify video. In addition, they will learn how to incorporate various special effects, audio and titles. Template videos, illustrated guides, and example tapes will be utilized in the instruction process. There will be a variety of individual and team projects, both short and long-term required.

Recommended Prerequisites: Computer Applications
Credits: a two credit course
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence, Career-Technical program, or Flex Credit course

ADVANCED TV BROADCASTING (5986)

Advanced TV Broadcasting provides instruction to develop and enhance competencies in various communication, marketing, media, production, and technical functions and tasks performed by employees, including management personnel, in TV broadcasting occupations. This is for students interested in TV production career. Emphasis is placed on career opportunities, production, programming, promotion, sales, announcing, broadcast equipment operation, news and sports casting, broadcast regulations and laws, station organization, technical oral/written communication, and listening skills. Instructional strategies may include a hands-on school-based enterprise, real and/or simulated occupational experiences, such as the operation of an in-school radio, television, telecommunications, or distance learning studio, job shadowing, field trips, and internships. There will be a variety of individual and team projects, both short and long-term required.

Recommended Prerequisites: TV Broadcasting
Credits: a two credit course
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence, Career-Technical program, or Flex Credit course

3D COMPUTER ANIMATION AND VISUALIZATION (5530)

3D Computer Animation and Visualization prepares students to use computer applications and related visual and sound imaging techniques to create and manipulate images and information. The course includes instruction in three-dimensional solid model creation, sketching, and storyboarding, time and motion study, color and lighting studies, and camera positioning. Using current computer animation software that reflects industry standards, students should produce projects for commercial applications in one or more of the following areas: engineering, architectural, or industrial design; marketing; video production; internet design; electronic gaming; and, education and training.

Prerequisites: Computer Applications
Credits: 2 credits, one credit per semester
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
A Career Academic Sequence, Career-Technical program, or Flex Credit course

COMPUTER REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY 5536 (COMP TECH)

Computer Repair and Maintenance Technology prepares students to assemble, install, program, operate, maintain, service, and diagnose operational problems in computer systems. The course includes instruction in the underlying physical sciences and supporting mathematics of computer design, installation, construction, and programming operations. The curriculum also includes the study of electrical and electronic circuits and mechanical devices used in computer construction; their combination into systems in individual computers or networked installations; and, the instruments used to detect weaknesses or failure in electrical systems in computers. Course work will require extensive technical reading and the application of information retained from that reading. Language skills will be emphasized to improve students’ abilities to efficiently and effectively communicate technical information to customers. Course content standards should prepare students to take industry certification exams in one or more areas of computer repair.

Suggested Grade Levels: 11-12
Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra I
A four to six credit course over two semesters. Schools on block schedules may adjust the total number of credits to meet the local standard.
The nature of this course allows for a second year of instruction provided that content and standards address higher levels of knowledge
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
Content standards derived from industry certifications have been developed for this course

Applied Curriculum courses; Not for diploma student

BASIC and INTERMEDIATE FUNCTIONAL MATHEMATICS

Basic Functional Mathematics: Students will use the correct process of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division to solve everyday math problems: 1) counting money, 2) figuring sale tax, 3) sale discounts, 4) setting-up a simple budget, 5) maintaining a savings and/or a checking account, and 6) developing an understanding of time management.

Intermediate Functional Mathematics: Students will use the correct process of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division, and arithmetic skills, including fractions and percentages to solve everyday math problems. These problems will include: 1) counting money, 2) figuring sales tax and discounts, 3) managing a budget, and maintaining a bank account, 4) developing an understanding of time management, and 5) figuring gross and net pay given rates, hours, and deductions.

Applied General Mathematics 1 and 2

Applied General Mathematics 1: The course is consisted of eight parts as following: Whole Numbers; Decimals; Number Theory and Fraction Concepts; Operations with Fractions; Geometry; Ratio, Proportion, and Percent; Measurement; and Pre-Algebra Basics. The students learn to develop their skills working on computational problems, word problems, and critical thinking problems. Real-life applications will be incorporated in this course. One semester

Applied General Mathematics 2: The course is consisted of twelve real-life applications that promote students to develop understanding and solving math problems utilizing skills learned in General Math 1. One semester

Applied Business Mathematics 1 and 2

Applied Business Math I is a business course designed to help develop students the ability to recognize and apply different and simple real-life world problems that they may be facing some day. Areas of study to be

included are personal financial planning (earned pay (wage, salary, commission, and piecework), taxes (federal, state, local), health insurance (Medicaid and others), checks, checking and saving accounts), financial services (banking and loans), and budgeting., With this course, the students will be given opportunities to learn and experience different areas in order to become productive citizens and workers in the society.

* Recommended (3 rd or 4th year AC students), one semester

* Business Math may fulfill up to two credits of the minimum Mathematics

requirement for certificate of completion (graduation).

Applied Business Math II is a business course designed to help develop students the ability to recall/review the areas they studied over the first year course. The students will have an opportunity to solve more complicated real-life world problems that they may be facing daily. In order to become productive citizens and workers in a technological society, the students will review personal financial planning, financial services, and learn more complicated areas that involve budgeting, investments, and insurance protection/ policies; credit management; consumer purchases, and responsibilities; and decision-making skills for all aspects of life as consumers, producers, entrepreneurs, and economic citizens.

* Recommended (4th or 5th year AC students), one semester

* Prerequisite course – Business Mathematics I

* Business Math may fulfill up to two credits of the minimum Mathematics requirement for certificate of completion (graduation

BASIC UNITED STATES HISTORY

This two-semester course builds upon concepts developed in previous studies of American History (usually during Middle School) and emphasizes the development of the USA from the Civil War to modern times. After a review of fundamental themes in the early development of the nation, students study the important events, people, groups, and movements in the nineteenth, twentieth, and early twenty-first centuries as they relate to life in Indiana and in the United States. Classroom activities include textbook reading, notes and discussion, map work, research and projects, related movies and a variety of teacher-made and standardized materials and assessments.

BASIC LIFE SCIENCE ONE (First year students)

Students will develop a basic understanding of the factors that influence the earth’s environment and its relationship with the sun and other bodies in the universe. The students will understand the importance of climate and weather and the need to maintain a balance in nature. They will also learn different ways to protect themselves in case of a weather emergency. Students will develop skills in identifying the essential differences between living and non-living things. The students will have the opportunities to develop greater knowledge and understanding of the nature, range and habitats of a wide variety of living things. Students will have opportunities to develop knowledge, understanding, skills and values in relation to the effective and responsible use and management of resources in the environment.

BASIC LIFE SCIENCE TWO (Second year students)

The students will have the opportunities to identify and value the many ways plants are used in the environment. Students will also have an opportunity to develop skills in planning, and participating in the management of, a garden. Animals are a fundamental aspect of the human environment and it is important that students develop knowledge and understanding of and skills in animal care and management. The students will have the opportunities to take part in the effective care and management of animals. Students will have opportunities to develop a knowledge and understanding of the sources, types and nature of energy used in daily environments.

BASIC AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Basic American Sign Language is a course for students on certificate track that introduces students to American Sign Language (ASL) and the deaf community. This course is designed to support student’s functional and independent living skills on their daily use of ASL. The course focuses on frequently used signs through a functional-notional approach, and discusses cultural features of the deaf community. Emphasis is placed on development of receptive and expressive language skills. Through this course, students are given the opportunity to develop visual acuity; follow brief verbal instructions; understand short statements, questions, and dialogues; and develop short descriptions with guidance. In addition, students will develop ASL etiquette and appropriate discourse in using the Language in a variety of situations. The historical, cultural, and widespread use of ASL in the United States will also be discussed.

ART CONNECTIONS

Basic art course for Applied Curriculum students who purse in Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Attendance or. Students will increase fluency and flexibility with a visual art tool and develop fine motor skills, inquire about and discover new techniques, increase mark-making, symbol drawing, and emergent writing.

PERSONAL FINANCE

Personal Finance is a business course that focuses on personal financial planning. The content includes career decisions, income and money management, and spending and credit management. Students will learn the financial concepts and principles that provide a basis proper budgeting in order to avoid financial pitfalls. Instructional strategies include simulations, guest speakers, tours, Internet research, and business experiences.

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12
One full year elective course

JOB SKILLS

This class is designed to offer students the opportunity to experience on campus jobs as developed by ISD staff. The students will be assigned a job, monitored as needed, and given support as needed. Students will experience: filling out job applications and basic personal information forms, and basic job skills. This is a non-paying job experience.

SOCIAL SKILLS

Social skills provide students with individualized instruction designed to support success in the students’ everyday lives. This class will be discussing an umbrella of social skills, pro social behaviors, social rules, self-esteem, self-determination, and self advocacy skills. Some of the topics that will be discussed in this class are identifying triggers, how to overcome these triggers, identifying rules for different environments, anger management, self calming skills, group skills, appropriately expressing oneself, understanding other people’s point of view, knowing the unwritten rules, peer pressure, standing up for oneself, and when to stand up for oneself.

PERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Personal Skills Development is a modified Health Class for students on certificate track to help support their functional and independent living skills. Students will be provided a basic knowledge of human anatomy, sexual reproduction, and basic first aid care and prevention. This course will also offer students the opportunity to have group discussions on variety of current health and social issues. In addition, students will problem solve conflicts in relationship including verbal abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, and the effects of alcoholism and drugs. Students will list the characteristics of being a responsible family member, friend, and spouse. They will know that they should use protection when having sex and the consequences of having sex without protection. Most importantly, to be mindful that abstinence is the best protection against unwanted pregnancy and sexual transmitted diseases. Listed are some additional units that this class offers:

Community and Environmental Health
Nutrition and Eating Disorders
Intentional and Unintentional Injuries
Bullying : Cyber, School, Bus, and home
Hygiene
Puberty: Growth and Development
Coping: Death, Divorce, Financial, peers, lost & theft
Emotions: Depression, Failure, Seeking Help, Suicide and Self Injury
Substance abuse

SEWING

Simple sewing instruction allows students to make several projects using different sewing tools, operating machines, learning hand stitching, repairing, recycling, and redesign their clothes using their artistic creativity to make into something new. Those who took FACS-MS courses may be considered for this class with the FACS teacher’s approval or recommendation first.

BASIC COOKING

Students learn the basics of cooking, from proper nutrition to cooking healthy and tasty meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and sweet treats. It is highly recommended that they take this course for one year class.

FACS COOKING

It involves hands-on activities that include following sanitary practices and safety rules, working as a team, managing time effectively and efficiently to meet deadline dates, reading and following directions, cooking basics, food preparation, applying skills and techniques, eating, cleanup and much more. While labs are a major focus, so are classroom operational procedures, organizational skills, meal planning and nutrition following the US Pyramid.

Variety in labs has included preparing different recipes using one main ingredient, breads, soups, salads, pasta, cookies, candies, pies, cakes, meals, cultural themes and seasonal themes, just to name a few. Students will also create their own Cookbook which is representative of their semester of class work and recipes they can bring home to do their cooking.

RECREATION/LEISURE

Students will have opportunities to explore their interests and skills that they may be able to identify their strengths and to transfer those pre-vocational skills/interests for future careers by using their talents or skills learned. They need exposure to try some new activities to keep themselves entertained other than watching television or playing on the computer.

HUMAN SEXUALITY

Student-centered open and frank discussion will cover topics such as fostering healthy interpersonal relationship including respect, caring, and responsibilities with family and friends. They will practice communication skills to express themselves appropriately with respect through role-playing while interacting with different levels of relationships including friendship to intimacy to understand what is appropriate or not. Topics can vary from dating, courtship, engagement, marriage, sex, birth control, pregnancy, birthing, options for unexpected pregnancies, and sexually transmitted diseases/treatments/community resources. Review the human anatomy of female/male and their reproductive system. Discussion will cover about laws protecting people’s right to feel safe from harm and possible consequences of violating the laws such as unhealthy relationship (domestic violence), and basic general crimes such as weapons, rapes, or deviant sexual acts, and disciplinary actions for violating the state/federal laws such as probation, paying fines, permanent records and jail.

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