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2020 - 2021
Wheaton North High School
701 West Thomas Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-784-7300
www.wnhs.org
Wheaton Warrenville South
High School
1920 South Wiesbrook Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
630-784-7200
www.wwshs.org
“Inspiring in Everyone a Passion to Excel”
January 2020
Dear District 200 Students and Families,
The mission of Community Unit School District 200 is to inspire, educate, challenge, and
support all students to reach their highest level of learning and personal development. Achieving
our mission is not possible without a strong and thoughtful path through high school that leads to
a meaningful post-secondary choice. Wheaton North High School and Wheaton Warrenville
South High School are dedicated to the academic growth of our students to ensure that they are
college and/or career ready.
The “2020-21 High School Course Catalog” provides you with information about available
courses and support services, and serves as a resource to you throughout the school year. Over
the years, many new courses have been developed to provide you with opportunities to explore a
variety of career areas. Options are also available to earn college credits through increased
advanced placement offerings.
As students plan their course selections, I encourage you to take advantage of the resources that
are available to help you. Working together, parents, students and the schools can ensure that
wise decisions are made concerning programs and course selections during the secondary school
years. Our high school counseling staffs, the schools’ administrative teams, department chairs,
and individual teachers are prepared to assist you at every turn. They can explain the course
structure, the graduation requirements, and develop an individual plan that will help you meet
your personal goals.
It has been my personal experience that students are most successful when the schools and
families work together. On behalf of our high school staffs, I welcome your involvement and
look forward to developing a partnership that will enable each child to have a successful and
meaningful high school experience.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeff Schuler
Superintendent
Community Unit School District 200
Office of the Superintendent
Administration and School Service Center
130 West Park Avenue
Wheaton, Illinois 60189-6400
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information ... 1
Blended Learning ... 1
Course Fees ... 1
Course Load ... 1
Course Retake Policy ... 1
Early Graduation ... 1
Grade Levels ... 2
Grade Point Average (GPA) ... 2
Grading System ... 2
High School Courses Taken in Middle School ... 3
Incomplete Semesters ... 3
NCAA Eligibility Courses ... 3
Residency ... 4 Residency/Transfer ... 4 Schedule Changes ... 4 Seal of Biliteracy ... 4 Student Records ... 5 Testing ... 5
Graduation Requirements ... 7
Graduation Requirements Chart ... 7
Graduation Regulations ... 7
Graduation Requirement Exemptions ... 8
Courses that Meet the District 200 Applied Technology and Fine Arts Graduation Requirements .. 9
Counseling Services ... 10
College and Career Centers ... 10
Counselor Appointments ... 10
Counselor Conferences ... 11
Student Support Services ... 11
Test Preparation Services ... 11
Transcripts ... 12
Courses and Descriptions
Advanced Placement Program ... 13Art Program ... 18
Career and Technical Education Program ... 22
English Learner (EL) Education Program ... 30
English Program ... 35
Mathematics Program ... 40
Music Program... 43
Physical Education and Wellness Program ... 47
Science Program ... 51
Social Studies Program ... 55
Special Education Program ... 60
World Languages Program ... 61
Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) ... 64
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General Information
The General Information section of the High School Course Catalog provides information about procedures, practices, and policies as they relate to the graduation requirements, school board policy, and high school expectations. This section is arranged alphabetically by titles related to high school topics. Always consult with your student’s assigned counselor for assistance or clarification.
BLENDED LEARNING
Blended learning combines the traditional classroom with an online experience. Aligned with our District 200 curriculum and essential standards, some variations may occur in assignments, activities, timelines, or assessments. Blended learning classes may not meet in the traditional classroom setting each day of the week. This learning model provides students the unique opportunity to learn autonomy, flexible scheduling, independence, and time management with teacher guidance. Blended learning allows teachers to differentiate and individualize instruction for individuals or groups of students.
COURSE FEES
Courses fees are approved by the Board of Education on a yearly basis. Upon approval, the fees will be posted on the high schools’ websites and distributed to all students.
COURSE LOAD
The normal full-time load of course work for students in the high schools is six or seven courses per semester. All students must be enrolled in at least six credit-bearing courses and one of the following: study hall, teacher assistant, internship, TCD, or release time.
COURSE RETAKE POLICY
Students may retake a CUSD 200 high school course if the student earned a grade of D or F.
The following guidelines apply:
♦ The grade and credit for the new “retaken” course will replace the original course grade and credit.
♦ The original course title will remain on the student’s transcript.
♦ The grade and credit for the original course will be removed from the transcript and the student’s GPA calculation.
♦ The original grade on the transcript will be replaced with a “R” (retake course).
♦ The grade earned in the new “retaken” course will be entered on the transcript and calculated in the student’s GPA calculation. ♦ Courses where students have withdrawn
(with transcript notation of WF) are not subject to course retakes.
♦ Retake option only applicable from courses taken through CUSD 200, College of Dupage, and Glenbard High School District 87 summer programs.
EARLY GRADUATION
When a student has met all graduation requirements, he/she may apply for early graduation upon completion of six or seven semesters of school attendance. An Application for Early Graduation must be completed prior to the final exam period of the first semester. See your counselor for the application.
Students who accept early graduation must surrender all school-based privileges including parking passes, IDs and lockers. Students, in good standing, do retain certain participation privileges as defined by the school.
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GRADE LEVELS
Grade levels are based on credits earned at the end of each academic year as follows:
Freshman Less than 6 credits Sophomore 6 credits
Junior 12 credits Senior 17 credits
Grade levels are significant because each grade level maintains identified privileges and responsibilities.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Grade Point Average (GPA) is reported in three ways:♦ current weighted GPA for the current semester’s courses
♦ cumulative weighted GPA for the average of ALL grades including the current semester ♦ an unweighted cumulative GPA based on a
4.0 scale
The cumulative GPA is calculated by averaging the grades of all courses for all of the semesters that a student has attended high school. When a student fails a class and then repeats that class and passes it, the grades for the failed class and the passed class are calculated in the GPA. Grades of “F” are not removed from the transcript even after the student has passed the class.
The GPA is calculated by averaging the appropriate point value of each letter grade. District 200 has a weighted grading system with both a weighted 4.0 and an unweighted 4.0 GPA listed on a student’s transcript. The following chart reflects the point value system for a student’s GPA:
Grade Intermediate (I) Advanced (A/AP)
A 4 5 B 3 4 C 2 3 D 1 2 F 0 0
GRADING SYSTEM
The grading system in District 200 is a follows: A - 100% - 90%
B - 89% - 80% C - 79% - 70% D - 69% - 60% F - 59% or below
W - withdrawn from class with no credit earned – with administrative approval
WF - withdrawn from course with a failing grade I - incomplete work M - medical grade
X - audit grade – no credit P - passed
Incomplete Grades – Incomplete grades (I) must
be completed within the first six weeks of the next semester. Failure to complete all work and clear the incomplete grades will result in an “F” being recorded as a final grade in the course. The responsibility to arrange for any make-up work or to complete any course requirements rests with the student.
Medical Grades – Students are assigned a
medical grade (M) if they are medically incapacitated from completing course work by the end of a semester. Doctor documentation is required.
♦ Short-term illness – Those students who have short-term illnesses, surgery, etc., will have six weeks to complete all course requirements upon returning to school. Failure to do so will result in an “F” being recorded as the final grade. As with the incomplete grade, the responsibility to arrange for any make-up work or complete any requirements of the course rests with the student.
♦ Long-term illness – Those students under long-term medical care, hospitalization or absent from school for more than two weeks due to mental health or physical impairment should complete course requirements in a timely manner. Determination for this will be done on a case-by-case basis in consultation
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with school personnel, parents and medical personnel.♦ Physical Education medical excuse - Students enrolled in physical education who incur a medical condition (doctor’s note required) which either limits or prohibits activity must report to their counselors to initiate the medical exemption procedures of District 200.
Audit Grades – In some cases, students may
benefit from taking a class and receive no credit. Students receive an audit (X) grade for the class. Students who audit a class must complete all required assignments, projects, quizzes, tests, etc., just as those taking the class for credit. Students auditing courses, including non-District 200 courses, must complete an audit application available from the assigned counselor prior to enrollment in the course. If approved, the decision is irrevocable. An audited course is not repeatable for GPA purposes.
Failed Courses – Students may repeat a failed
course for credit and grade; however, the failed course remains on the official transcript and is calculated into GPA and rank.
Grade Appeals – Grade appeals cannot be
started before the final grade is issued and must be submitted, in writing, within the first three weeks of the succeeding semester to the subject department chair. All grade appeals require response from the teacher responsible for the assigned grade and are resolved by conference with the local school administration.
Progress And Grade Reports – Student’s
current grades and class progress can be accessed at any time through ParentVue. Grades viewed are non-cumulative, unofficial, and are not permanently recorded in any school record, report card, or transcript.
The eighteen week report cards (semester grades) are permanent grades and are the only grades used to determine GPA. Eighteen week grades (semester grades) are available on ParentVue at the end of each semester. Parents who cannot access grades on ParentVue should contact their school’s Counseling Center.
HIGH SCHOOL COURSES TAKEN IN
MIDDLE SCHOOL
High school courses (foreign language, science, and math) taken while enrolled in middle school are NOT eligible for high school credit. The majority of colleges count these courses when analyzing an applicant’s preparation, recognizing that students have completed prerequisites in middle school if they enrolled in the next course in the sequence at the beginning of high school. Students who enroll and complete summer school courses after completion of the 8th grade may
receive, with prior approval, credit and requirement status for courses completed, with consideration for GPA.
INCOMPLETE SEMESTERS
To receive credit for a class a student must complete the semester. Completion of the semester refers to attending classes for the term of the semester, participating in the class as required by the teacher, and the completion of final examinations.
If a student leaves school before the end of the semester due to a family move, the high school will issue grades in progress that the next high school will use in determining a final grade for the student.
When semester completion/final exams are not possible due to other reasons, such as family relocation or college plans, the earliest withdrawal date is two weeks prior to the end of the semester if a student is to receive full credit. Students who enroll in a District 200 high school after the sixth week of a semester without grades in progress, may not receive full course credit. The standard expectation is that a student must be enrolled in the course for at least twelve weeks, unless extenuating circumstances have prevented such enrollment. Determination as to whether a student may receive credit will be made upon enrollment.
NCAA ELIGIBILITY COURSES
Athletes pursuing an athletic scholarship may file the NCAA eligibility forms once their sixth
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semester’s grades are posted. To register, prospective student-athletes should access the registration materials by visiting www.eligibilitycenter.org. From the home page, the prospect should click on “Prospective Student-Athlete,” which will link the student-athlete to the necessary information. Prospective athletes will need to request a transcript from the high school registrar.
RESIDENCY
Residency of students is determined under the laws set forth in the Illinois School Code and the policies of Wheaton-Warrenville Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education. For students in or approaching the senior year while enrolled in one of the District 200 high schools, the residency requirements are as follows:
♦ The student may attend the current high school for his/her senior year if the parents can provide documented proof that the move occurred after the deadline date for summer registration. This is the date by which all summer registration materials must be returned to the Counseling office.
♦ The athletic director must be informed in such cases where the student is allowed to complete the senior year under this policy. The student’s eligibility to participate in IHSA sanctioned competition must be determined through a written request to IHSA.
♦ The student approved for registration and attendance is not guaranteed a parking place in the student lot.
RESIDENCY/TRANSFER
All student-athletes and athletic programs at the high schools are governed by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). Consequently, eligibility for participation may be compromised if the student-athlete does not live with his/her parent(s) in their particular schools attendance area. Eligibility for participation may also be
compromised if a student-athlete transfers from one high school to another high school. Families should contact the Athletic Director for any questions related to residency or transfer situations.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Students must maintain six classes other than a teacher assistant or study hall or release time. After that deadline the only reasons for a schedule change are listed below:
All student course selections for the following academic year will be finalized by June 1st. However, if a student meets the following criteria, then the teacher, parent/guardian, and student may initiate after all parties have communicated about the possible issues/misplacement.
• Academic Misplacement: Student is placed in a class that does not align with his/her abilities (as documented by formative and summative assessments).
Within the first 15 days of a semester, the
Department Chair has the authority to initiate
the course-change process after receiving confirmation of parent/teacher/student communication.
After the first 15 days of the semester, all course changes must be approved by the Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction.
SEAL OF BILITERACY
District 200, in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education, participates in a recognition program for graduating seniors who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in one or more languages in addition to English. There are two levels of recognition based on a student’s achievement level-- the State Seal of Biliteracy and the State Commendation toward Biliteracy.
Seniors enrolled in an upper level foreign language course and EL students are eligible to
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apply. A student will receive either the State Seal of Biliteracy or the State Commendation toward Biliteracy award based on demonstrated language proficiency. The seal awarded to the student will be placed on his/her diploma and transcript. Students at both high schools will receive more information on this program and how to apply from the World Language or Counseling Department.STUDENT RECORDS
Certain records are maintained on each student who is in attendance in a District 200 high School. These records are:
♦ Permanent records consist of courses taken,
earned semester grades, grade point average, standardized tests, health records, and attendance information.
♦ Temporary records consisting of discipline records and special education records (if pertinent).
Parents and students have the right to review these records in accordance with federal and state policies. Requests to review a record should be addressed to the appropriate counselor who will need a reasonable amount of time to prepare the records (in accordance with state and federal guidelines).
Requests to have the records released may be made by the custodial parents while the student is in attendance at the high school. Once a student turns 18 years of age, he/she retains the right to request their records. This can be done either in person or in writing. There is a charge for copying records
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TESTING
District 200 offers a comprehensive testing program that includes both voluntary and required testing opportunities. The dates, policies, and testing conditions for many of these tests change from year to year and so it is vitally important for students and parents to check
regularly with the College and Career Center of the local school for the most current information. ♦ EXPLORE - As one part of the ACT trio of
examinations, EXPLORE identifies academic strengths and weaknesses in four areas important for success in college and the workplace-English, math, reading, and science. The test also includes a career planning component to help students consider possible career options. The exam is administered in the spring of the freshman year during the state-mandated high school testing period at no cost to the student.
♦ PSAT 8/9 is part of the SAT trio of examinations. PSAT 8/9 identifies academic strengths and weaknesses in the areas of reading, writing and math. The test establishes a baseline measurement for student’s college and career readiness and is a preview of the PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT and SAT exams. The PSAT 8/9 is administered in the spring to all freshmen during the high school testing period at no cost to the student.
♦ PSAT 10 is a great practice for the SAT,
because it tests the same knowledge as the SAT. It is comprised of a reading, writing, and math section and measures what students learn in high school and what they need to succeed in college. The PSAT 10 is administered in the spring to all sophomores during the high school testing period at no cost to the students.
♦ PSAT is the optional practice test for the SAT
and is provided at the student’s expense. Juniors take this test on the national test date in October. Registration is completed in early September. This test is the first step in qualifying for consideration for a National Merit Scholarship. Therefore, juniors in the top ten percent of their class are specifically encouraged to take this test because of its potential scholarship impact.
♦ ACT and SAT are college admissions tests. Both tests have multiple testing dates each year. Each test date has a registration deadline. Registration materials are in the College and Career Center and are also available on the
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Internet at www.act.org and www.collegeboard.org. It is the student’s responsibility to register online or mail the materials to the testing service in advance of the deadline.
♦ SAT Subject Tests, once known as SAT II, are designed to assess a student’s knowledge of a particular subject. Some colleges and universities require these examinations so students should consult with counseling staff to identify such requirements.
The SAT is required for all juniors as part of the state-mandated high school testing period in the spring. Registration is done through the high schools and there is no cost to the student
The ACT is an optional test, which students may register to take on a Saturday national test date at their own expense*.
♦ Advanced Placement (AP) Tests are offered,
at student expense*, in all areas of the Advanced Placement program for which courses are offered at the high schools. Advanced Placement tests are traditionally offered in May with registration taking place in February.
*Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch may be eligible for a price reduction on some tests. Please consult with your counseling staff for detailed eligibility.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The graduation requirements of District 200 are intended to provide a broad academic foundation for all post-secondary experiences. The requirements reflect expectations from the State of Illinois, the Illinois Board of Education, the Illinois Board of Higher Education, and the District 200 Board of Education. Credits are calculated in Carnegie Units, a common method in American high schools for measuring a standard of successfully completed learning time. District 200 operates on a semester system with a seven period day which allows for the accumulation of a maximum of 3.5 Carnegie Units/credits per semester or seven Carnegie Units/credits per academic year. With a full academic schedule of seven classes during all eight semesters of the high school experience, a student could earn a maximum of twenty-eight credits.Subject
Required Credits
English 4.5
Including required Communication Studies or Equivalent Course (.5 credit)
Mathematics 3.0
Science 3.0
Social Studies 3.0
Including required courses: U.S. History (1 credit)
American Government (.5 credit)
Consumer Education 0.5
Physical Education
Including required courses: Health (.5 credit) RTE (.5 credit)
4.0
Applied Technology (eligible courses listed on Page 9) 1.0
Fine Arts (eligible courses listed on Page 9) 1.0
Electives 4.0
Total 24.0
GRADUATION REGULATIONS
• All requirements can be accomplished through any number of schedules, arrangements, and course selections. The Course Catalog lists in the following pages the rules and regulations that specify exemptions, options, and other matters related to fulfilling all graduation requirements. The assigned counselor can provide sample four-year schedules and course selections that reflect specific student interests, college plans, career options, and scheduling variables.
• A student must successfully complete all graduation requirements prior to his/her twenty-first birthday to be eligible for graduation.
• A student is required to meet all graduation requirements in order to participate in the annual commencement ceremony
• Students must comply with State assessment regulations and requirements per the ISBE. • The Applied Technology and Fine Arts
requirement are completed through successful completion of any two semester courses or one year-long course from the lists provided. • Some courses required for graduation may be
replaced by other courses with the consent of the principal. Requests for such substitution are initiated through the assigned counselor.
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EXEMPTIONS
The District 200 Board of Education expects all students to complete the graduation requirements as outlined in the High School Course Catalog. The Board believes that these specific requirements provide the best opportunity for a thorough secondary education experience. Completion of the requirements provides the foundation for post-secondary school success and multiple career applications. Nevertheless, some students may encounter individual conflicts and difficulties which necessitate alternative methods for completion of the intended requirements.
Academy Program: Designed for students who
have been academically unsuccessful in the high school program. The Academy is a program offering required credit recovery. Participation is gained through a recommendation from the local school’s Problem Solving Team, and is limited to students in their third, or higher, chronological year in high school. Specific program information is available from the assigned counselor.
College /University, Correspondence, Extension, On-Line, Tutoring Courses:
District 200 permits students to earn credits from sources other than District 200 High Schools to meet graduation requirements under strict policies and procedures. A student may transfer an aggregate maximum of two Carnegie Units
from sources other than District 200 including correspondence courses, extension programs, commercial academic services, community colleges, colleges, and universities. Students are advised to carefully read the requirements of the institution prior to enrolling in any of these opportunities. Students may not enroll in, nor receive credit(s) for, the alternative educational opportunities during their enrollment in the same course(s) during the regular school day. All such credit must have “prior to enrollment” approval from the principal or designee. Successful completion must be documented with an official transcript from the granting institution.
Home School Credit: District 200 seeks to work
cooperatively with families selecting home school education as the primary educational
experience. While the district does not grant graduation status to students completing all of their course work at home, it does provide a procedural format for parents who seek to utilize the district’s resources for credited opportunities. Interested parents and students should consult School Board Policy 7.40 for the specifics regarding this option.
Physical Education: Students must participate in
physical education during each semester they are enrolled in school unless:
• The student is enrolled in health education (for the first time).
• The student is enrolled in driver education (for the first time).
• The student received an exemption. Those seeking physical education exemptions should refer to School Board Policy 6.310. Students may, however, elect to stay in physical education in lieu of an eligible exemption. • Students must request an exemption within
one week of their sport’s first practice.
Summer School: All accredited summer school
programs are counted for credit, GPA, and rank based on the assigned passing grade. Unless specifically indicated, or specifically approved in advance by the building principal, all summer school courses are considered I-level and are calculated into GPA accordingly. Counseling websites provide summer school options and information in the spring.
Transfer Credit: Students transferring from
another school district, private school, or parochial school to the District 200 high schools receive equal credit consideration for all similar course work in accordance to the sending school’s official transcript. Transcript analysis is completed by the counselor and credit is assigned on the basis of the submitted, official transcript of the sending high school, and said transcripts, credit, and grades are not altered or modified by District 200.
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Courses that Qualify for
Applied Tech and/or Fine Arts Graduation Credit
Course Applied Tech Fine Arts Course Applied Tech Fine Arts
Accounting 1 & 2 X Desktop Publishing X X
Adult Living X Drama X
AP Art Studio X Drawing 1, 2 & Studio X
AP Biology X Fashion Merchandising X X
AP Calculus AB/BC X Forensics X
AP Chemistry X Graphic Design 1, 2 & Studio X X
AP Computer Science A X History of Rock and Roll X
AP Environmental Science X Human Anatomy & Physiology X
AP Macroeconomics X Information Technology 1 & 2 X
AP Microeconomics X Interior Design X X
AP Physics X International Cuisine X
AP Statistics X Intro to Music Theory X
Architectural Construction X Introduction to Acting X
Architectural Drafting 1 & 2 X X Introduction to Business X
Architectural Seminar X X Introduction to Multimedia Design X X
Argumentation X Jewelry and Metals 1, 2 & Studio X
Art and Design X Junior Varsity Choir X
Baking and Pastry X Keyboarding X
Bass Chorale X Media & Communications Practicum X
Business Law X Mobile Makers X X
Business Management X Music Keyboarding X X
Business Incubator X Music Technology X X
CAD 1 & 2 X X Music Theory X
Career Internship X Painting 1, 2 & Studio X
Ceramics 1, 2 & Studio X Percussion 1 & 2 X
Chamber Choir X Photography 1, 2 & Studio X X
Chamber Orchestra 1 & 2 X Sculpture & Mixed Media X
Child Development & Preschool 1 & 2 X Sinfonia 1 & 2 X Commercial Art 1, 2 & Studio X X Sports & Entertainment Marketing X
Composition, Literature & Film X Symphonic Band X
Computer Literacy X TCD (all programs) X
Computer Programming X X TCD (selected programs) X
Concert Band X Treble Choir X
Concert Choir X Varsity Chorale X
Concert Orchestra X Video Games X X
Contemporary Broadcast Media 1 & 2 X X Web Design 1 & 2 X X
Cooperative Education X Wind Ensemble X
COUNSELING SERVICES
Counseling services are an important part of the high school experience. Each student is assigned a counselor. The counselor usually remains with the student for the entire four year program and assists in course selection, graduation requirements, college admission, post-secondary decisions, and social-emotional issues.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTERS
College and Career Centers are located in each of the District 200 high schools. They provide a variety of services to students, parents, and community members concerning college admission, career options, military enlistment information, and many other post-secondary education opportunities.Among the services available at the College and Career Center are:
♦ General Reference Materials – The College
and Career Center provides information on ACT/SAT Testing, text prep options, military
recruitment, scholarship bulletins/applications, The Common
Application, and other materials related to the college application process. These materials include transcript request forms, teacher recommendation forms, senior counselor recommendation forms, and NAVIANCE FAQ.
♦ Website – Each high school has many
resources listed on their website. Students and parents are encouraged to become familiar with these resources and access them appropriately. The sites may be found at www.wnhs.org/guidance/guidance.htm and www.cusd200.org/domain/387.
♦ Computer Access – Each high school’s
College and Career Center has computers for student use to research careers and colleges and to work on college applications.
College Admission Assistance – While the junior
year is the primary starting point for the college admission process, planning may begin as early as freshman year.
♦ College Visits – Schedules for visits from
college and university representatives are posted on the announcement system, the District 200 high school websites, NAVIANCE, and within the College and Career Center on a regular basis throughout the year. Recruiters from the military, career representatives, and other post-secondary representatives also visit the schools and are available to meet with students. Students must sign up through their NAVIANCE account 24 hours in advance to meet with a representative.
♦ College Night – This program is hosted by
each school during the fall of junior year. This program outlines the specific steps required for successful completion of the college admission process. Specific dates are listed in the school’s newsletters and through the school websites.
♦ General Information – Information related
to college scholarships and other types of financial aid are readily available in the College and Career Center. The scholarship bulletin is posted on the school’s website. NAVIANCE is also available in the College and Career Center. Early fall ofsenior year is the suggested time for students to begin applying for scholarships and financial aid.
COUNSELOR APPOINTMENTS
Students can make appointments to see counselors by coming to the College and Career Center. Parents/guardians are invited to contact their student’s counselor with any questions or concerns they may have. Parents/guardians must make appointments prior to coming to the office.
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COUNSELOR CONFERENCES
While the counseling staff is always available to assist students, several general counseling sessions are held throughout the four-year high school cycle to assist students with grade specific issues.
♦ Freshman Year – Counselors meet with freshmen in the fall to help facilitate a smooth transition into high school. Discussion topics include graduation requirements, extracurricular and club information, curriculum facts, counseling program details, and support personnel available. Individual or group conferences may be held with each freshman to create a tentative four-year plan of classes that meet graduation requirements and future goals.
♦ Sophomore Year – Early second semester sophomores take part in a group meeting in which several topics are covered including the course selection procedure, explanation of graduation requirements, and post-secondary school plans in relationship to courses. Career planning is also introduced throughout the year.
♦ Junior Year – Group and individual meetings are held to review high school grades and transcript details. Testing and financial aid information relevant to vocational school and/or college, as well as other post-secondary plans, are discussed. A proposed senior schedule of classes, including any required courses, is completed.
♦ Senior Year – The program for seniors consists of an early fall presentation about the college application process, military recruitment, and other vocational issues. This is followed by individual conferences between student and counselor to review the student’s post-secondary plans.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
In the course of their high school experience, many students may experience difficulty or stress, which impacts their ability to perform academically. To help students work on these
issues, the counselors, in conjunction with the social workers and psychologists, offer individual or group sessions. These are conducted during the course of the school day and rotate through the various school periods so that a student does not miss a particular class more than another. Students who are part of a group are responsible for any missed class work during their attendance at these meetings.Referrals for groups can come from the counselors, the deans’ office, parents, teachers or the students themselves. The focus of these meetings is on problem solving and coping strategies which help the student to be more effective in day-to-day activities.
These groups address some of, but not limited to, the following issues or concerns:
♦ academics/time management
♦ family issues/divorce/step-family issues ♦ grief/loss
♦ school adjustment ♦ social/peer issues ♦ substance use/abuse ♦ managing emotions
Information about these groups can be obtained by contacting the assigned counselor or talking to one of the social workers or psychologists in the building. Students involved in such programs that meet more than five times within an academic year must secure parent/guardian permission. Release forms for such permission are forwarded to the parent by the supervising professional.
TEST PREPARATION SERVICES
A variety of test preparation services are available to students. While District 200 does not endorse any specific test preparation service, the schools do provide information to such programs through the College and Career Center. The choice of program and participation is strictly a personal decision of the student and family. There are several options that can be used in preparing for these tests ranging from computer software to test preparation services sponsored by various private companies. The fees for these classes vary and may cost up to several hundred dollars. A preparation course allows a student to become familiar with the test format and to practice items from actual tests. Test taking strategies and testCounseling Services
anxiety reduction are covered in these courses. These courses will not teach a student math skills or English skills they have not already learned. Students are reminded that practice tests are available from www.act.org and www.collegeboard.org.
TRANSCRIPTS
Transcript service is available in the College and Career Center through the school registrar. The fee is $5 per transcript, official and unofficial.
♦ Students/parents may request a transcript through the appropriate transcript request form. Students eighteen years of age and older do not need parental permission for the release of a transcript.
♦ Transcripts must be requested in person or through the United States Postal Service. Telephone requests cannot be honored, because a transcript is an official document that requires a written signature.
♦ An official transcript includes: courses completed, courses in progress, grades, attendance record, and cumulative GPA. The official school transcript does NOT contain
test results from ACT, SAT, or any other private testing agency. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the appropriate testing agency to have official test scores sent to the college.
♦ Transcript requests are processed within ten school days from date of request.
♦ Students, who complete a college application online, must still request an official transcript from the District 200 school they attend. ♦ Official transcripts are not released to
individuals. They must be mailed directly to the appropriate agency as identified by the request. However, unofficial transcripts may be released directly to the individual.
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District 200 offers multiple Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These courses are open to all students, but students are reminded that AP courses are college level courses, taught using college-like methods, with full college-level academic expectations. It is strongly advised that all students confer with counselors to determine if AP course selection is appropriate. Prerequisites are essential for Advanced Placement success because such experience provides the mastery level so important to the accelerated pace of these courses. In addition to the college-level experience of such courses, the AP program offers students the opportunity to receive college credit. Credit is granted by the individual college or university, not by the high school. Furthermore, not all colleges and universities recognize the Advanced Placement program, its tests, and/or individual student test performance. Students/parents are advised to consult with the specific institution to ascertain its policy concerning Advanced Placement credit.
The high school experience for gifted students is heavily dependent on the Advanced Placement program. Students identified through the elementary and middle school gifted programs generally follow a program that includes advanced level courses, Advanced Placement courses, and enrollment in a sequence of courses including, Gifted Global Seminar, Advanced Placement U.S. History, and Gifted Junior Seminar.
Ordinarily, students sit for the Advanced Placement examinations after completion of the course. Nevertheless, students may also sit for Advanced Placement tests even if such a course was not completed or the course was not offered by the school. It is not uncommon for students to take Advanced Placement tests in connection with the highest level of high school courses completed. Advanced Placement teachers will announce information about the AP tests. Information is also included in the daily announcements in early spring. Tests are administered (at student expense) in May.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART STUDIO (A)
Length: Two or More Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Portfolio Review and at least three levels of art This course is subject to a consumable fee. Advanced Placement Art Studio is designed for the advanced art student capable of producing artistic material equivalent to that of an introductory college course in studio art (technically sound and creatively executed). Students have the option of producing work to complete one of three different portfolios – Drawing, 2-D Design (photography, graphic arts, mixed media), or 3-D Design. For those submitting a portfolio, instruction is highly individualized based on each student’s interest and ability. A high level of independent responsibility is expected in and outside the classroom. National guidelines are adhered to in order to determine the number of required pieces.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or
concurrent Physics
Qualifies for: Applied Technology Credit
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Advanced Placement Biology is intended for students who are considering a major in biology, biotechnology or the health fields. The course includes content from three general areas: molecules and cells, heredity and evolution, and organisms and populations. Advanced Placement Biology is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course taken by biology majors. If successfully completed, it offers students the possibility to take upper-level biology courses, or courses for which biology is a prerequisite, as a college freshman.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Precalculus
Qualifies for: Applied Technology Credit
Advanced Placement Calculus AB is a college-level calculus course designed for the student with a high ability in mathematics. The course follows the syllabus of the Advanced Placement Calculus AB and enables a student to test out of one semester of college calculus. The topics in this course include functions, graphs, and limits; derivatives and their applications; and the integral and its applications, and transcendental functions. The graphing calculator will be required and used extensively. A calculator from the TI-83/TI-84 series of calculators is required.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Precalculus (A) or teacher
recommendation
Qualifies for: Applied Technology Credit
Advanced Placement Calculus BC is a college-level calculus course designed for the student with high mathematical ability. The course follows the syllabus of the Advanced Placement Calculus BC. The topics in this course include the rate of change of a function, limits, derivatives of algebraic functions, applications of the derivative, integration, applications of the definite integral, transcendental functions, infinite series, and differential equations. The graphing calculator will be required and used extensively. A calculator from the TI-83/TI-84 series of calculators is required. Advanced Placement Calculus BC enables a student the opportunity to test out of two semesters of college Calculus.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Chemistry, Physics and Algebra 2
& Trig, concurrent enrollment in Precalculus
Qualifies for: Applied Technology Credit
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Advanced Placement Chemistry is the equivalent of a first year college chemistry course. It is a rigorous
laboratory-based course that includes topics such as the structure of matter, chemical reactions, energy, kinetics, equilibrium and electrochemistry. Students should be prepared to do hands-on laboratory activities, complete daily homework, work cooperatively with others, uses scientific reasoning and problem solving. There is an emphasis on independent thinking.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE A (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Computer Programming or
Mobile Makers
Qualifies for: Math or Applied Technology
Credit
Advanced Placement Computer Science A is a continuation of Computer Programming. It follows the syllabus of the Advanced Placement Computer Science A curriculum. The course is built around the development of computer programs or parts of programs that correctly solve a given problem. Additional lab time may be needed to complete the course requirements.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Sophomore English
The Advanced Placement English Language and Composition course serves as an introduction to the equivalent of the freshman college course in composition and/or rhetoric. AP Language and Composition is a college-level course, which requires students to complete written assignments representative of higher levels of synthesis of non-fiction material, including graphics and other visual forms through the study of American Literature. The course offers additional instruction in argumentation and teaches the skills of synthesizing, summarizing, paraphrasing, quoting, and citing secondary source material. Students choosing Advanced Placement English Language and Composition should be interested in studying and writing various kinds of analytic and persuasive essays on a variety of topics. Students are expected to take the AP exam in the second semester.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Junior English
The Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students can deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. The course requires intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works of recognized literary merit.
Writing is also an integral part of the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition course, for the Advanced Placement Examination is weighted toward student writing about literature. Writing assignments focus on the critical analysis of literature and include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or
concurrent Physics, and Algebra
The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science. It is intended to enable students to undertake, as first-year college students, a more advanced study of topics in environmental science. This course will provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: U. S. History, teacher
recommendation
Advanced Placement European History covers the events and movements that occurred in Europe during the time period 1450 to the present. The events and movements of the past are explored through the themes of cultural and intellectual development, political and diplomatic events, and social and economic movements. Students will gain experience analyzing historical documents and expressing their historical understanding in writing. Students will be prepared for and should take the Advanced Placement test in European History.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH LANGUAGE (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grade: 12
Prerequisite: French 4
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Advanced Placement (AP) French Language is designed to allow students to increase their proficiency level in each of the four target areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will review all basic verb tenses and grammar focusing on more advanced study of each. Vocabulary and grammar will be connected to a theme of study based on the six themes determined by the AP College Board. At the end of this course students will be prepared to sit for the French Advanced Placement exam to earn college credit. Mature study habits and active participation are essential.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
AP Human Geography will introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. Students will be provided the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement exam.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT MACROECONOMICS (A)
Length: One Semester Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: AP Microeconomics Qualifies for: Applied Technology Credit
Advanced Placement Macroeconomics is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. Such a course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price determination, and also develops familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics. Students will be prepared for and should take the Advanced Placement test in Macroeconomics.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT MICROECONOMICS (A)
Length: One Semester Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: None
Qualifies for: Applied Technology Credit and
Consumer Education Requirement
Advanced Placement Microeconomics provides a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students will be prepared for and should take the Advanced Placement test in Microeconomics.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Calculus, concurrent registration in Calculus or consent of instructor
Qualifies for: Applied Technology Credit
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Advanced Placement Physics C ordinarily forms the first part of the college sequence that serves as the foundation in physics for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering. The sequence is parallel to or preceded by mathematics courses that include calculus. Methods of calculus are used wherever appropriate in formulating physical principles and in applying them to physical problems. Strong emphasis is placed on solving a variety of challenging problems, some requiring calculus.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Advanced Placement Psychology is designed for
students who wish to study human behavior and mental processes at a level that approximates an introductory college course. This course exposes students to a wide range of concepts, research findings, and psychological theories while emphasizing application (demonstration, discussion, and projects) so the students can see how these relate to their own lives. Topics include the historical development of the schools of psychology, research methods; the biological determinants of behavior, states of consciousness, sensation and perception, conditioning and learning, cognition and memory, testing individual differences, normal and abnormal personality development, different types of therapy, and social psychology.
Students who take Psychology (I) may not enroll in Advanced Placement Psychology. Students who complete this course will be prepared for and should take the Advanced Placement Psychology exam.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Spanish 4
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language is designed to allow students to increase their proficiency level in each of the four target areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will review all basic verb tenses and grammar focusing on more advanced study of each. Vocabulary and grammar will be connected to a theme of study based on the six themes determined by the AP College Board. At the end of this course students will be prepared to sit for the Spanish Advanced Placement exam to earn college credit. Mature study habits and active participation are essential.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Precalculus or concurrent
Precalculus and Teacher Recommendation
Qualifies for: Applied Technology Credit
Advanced Placement Statistics is an introductory, non-calculus-based course in statistics. It will introduce students to the concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Four broad conceptual themes will be covered: 1) exploratory analysis of data, 2) planning a study, 3) probability, and 4) statistical inference. The graphing calculator (use of a College Board Approved graphing calculator is an expectation for the Advanced Placement Test) will be used throughout the course. Students who complete this course will be prepared for and should take the Advanced Placement Statistics exam.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (A)
Length: One Semester Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: U. S. History
Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics is an introduction to the nature of government and the dynamics of American politics. Included are the origins of American Democracy, the federal system, its political party base, local politics, and objectives of political action. The student will actively participate in the political process and have an opportunity to listen to political speakers in the classroom. Students successfully completing this course will meet graduation requirements in representative government, proper use of the flag, and methods of voting. This course is intended for the advanced student. Students who complete this course will be prepared for and should take the Advanced Placement Government and Politics (U.S.) exam.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY (A)
Length: Two Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: World Civilizations (I, A) or AP
Human Geography
Advanced Placement U. S. History is designed to develop analytical and critical thinking skills as students deal with the problems and events in U. S. History. Students should learn to assess historical materials or information and make valid interpretations. The course is designed to develop skills necessary to arrive at conclusions based on informed judgments. Students will be taught that, in forming conclusions, all evidence will have to be presented in a clear and persuasive manner. The information may be presented in either oral or written exercises. The course may involve research, extensive reading, and in-depth written assignments. It will cover U. S. History beginning with the period of exploration and discovery and concludes with recent history. Students will be provided with the opportunity to take the advanced placement exam.
ART PROGRAM
The Art Program offers students a variety of opportunities to grow and develop artistically. The art sequence is determined by the interests and skills of the individual student. Counselors and art instructors can assist students in creating a sequence of courses. All courses in the Art Program satisfy the Fine Arts Requirements of the high school program.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART STUDIO (A)
Length: Two or More Semesters Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Portfolio Review and at least three levels of art This course is subject to a consumable fee. Advanced Placement Art Studio is designed for the advanced art student capable of producing artistic material equivalent to that of an introductory college course in studio art (technically sound and creatively executed). Students have the option of producing work to complete one of three different portfolios – Drawing, 2-D Design (photography, graphic arts, mixed media), or 3-D Design. For those submitting a portfolio, instruction is highly individualized based on each student’s interest and ability. A high level of independent responsibility is expected in and outside the classroom. National guidelines are adhered to in order to determine the number of required pieces.
ART AND DESIGN (I)
Length: One Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None
This course is subject to a consumable fee. The introductory art course, Art and Design provides the fundamental background in concepts and skills required for success in all additional art courses (2-D and/or 3-D). Students work in a variety of artistic media, including pencil, pen, ink, paint, clay, and computer-assisted design. Understanding of the elements of art, principles of design, and color theory are developed through practice of techniques and use of artistic materials.
CERAMICS 1 (I)
Length: One Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Ceramics is for students interested in learning about clay as an artistic material. Students will, by working with their hands in clay, experience its basic properties and appropriate techniques for creating clay projects. Instruction includes Art and Design Ceramics 1 Ceramics 2 Ceramics Studio
Advanced Placement Art Studio Drawing 1 Drawing 2 Drawing Studio Commercial Art 1 Commercial Art 2 Commercial Art Studio Jewelry & Metals 1 Jewelry & Metals 2 Jewelry & Metals Studio Painting 1 Painting 2 Painting Studio Photography 1 Photography 2 Photography Studio Sculpture and Mixed Media
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techniques and practices for both wheel-thrown and hand-built skills and procedures. Projects may include, but are not limited to, pinch pots, coil pots, building with slabs, and wheel thrown pottery.CERAMICS 2 (I)
Length: One Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Ceramics 1
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Ceramics offers additional artistic experiences based on the fundamentals mastered in Ceramics 1. Students expand their individual skills to include hand built projects, sculptures, and/or wheel thrown projects. Instruction includes advanced development of hand-built clay techniques, creating larger functional and nonfunctional clay pieces, and designing and glazing decorative clay pieces.
CERAMICS STUDIO (I)
Length: Multiple Semesters Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Ceramics Studio is designed for those students with established skills in clay as an artistic medium. Advanced hand-built, wheel-thrown, and glazing techniques may be utilized in the creation of sculpted, thrown and multi-construction pieces.
COMMERCIAL ART 1 (I)
Length: One Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Commercial Art introduces students to the application of artistic forms and skills. Commercial applications may include advertising, design, and business applications. Technology and traditional artistic materials may be employed to create special effect images, visual communication, and artistic work with commercial application.
COMMERCIAL ART 2 (I)
Length: One Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Commercial Art 1
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Commercial Art 2 expands the application of artistic forms and skills in commercial applications such as advertising and business applications. Technology and traditional artistic materials are employed to create special effect images, visual communication, and artistic work with commercial application. Students begin to specialize in specific commercial formats, focusing on such applications as advertising and web-based services.
COMMERCIAL ART STUDIO (I)
Length: Multiple Semesters Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Commercial Art Studio is designed to provide studio-like experiences for the serious student interested in computer applications to traditional art and commercial enterprises. Students enrolled in the course must have mastered the fundamentals of computer-assisted art programs, design principles, and should demonstrate a significant interest in post-secondary experiences in the commercial art field.
DRAWING 1 (I)
Length: One Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Drawing is the foundation course for all two-dimensional art courses. Students will learn how to transform three dimensional objects into a two dimensional illustration. Students will utilize various media to develop their artistic experience. Learning may include various drawing exercises and techniques designed to help students increase skill in drawing.
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DRAWING 2 (I)
Length: One Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Drawing 1
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Drawing 2 explores the fundamentals of drawing using various subject matter. Students work in a variety of media. Techniques include contour and/or gesture drawings, the application of proportion rules, and the use of 2-D other media.
DRAWING STUDIO (I)
Length: Multiple Semesters Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Drawing Studio expands the techniques and styles of drawing various forms. The opportunity for students to explore particular styles and techniques are the center of this course along with expanded understanding of the human form.
JEWELRY AND METALS 1 (I)
Length: One Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Jewelry and Metals 1 is an introductory course
designed to provide students with basic instruction in the fundamental principles of jewelry design and construction. Students will learn the fundamentals of sheet metal work and other skills, which may include chain making, sawing, piercing, and soldering of metals such as brass, copper, and silver.
JEWELRY AND METALS 2 (I)
Length: One Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Jewelry and Metal 1
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Jewelry and Metals 2 uses the basic principles of
Jewelry I, including piercing, texturing, riveting, soldering, and casting as a basis for more complex techniques. Emphasis on craftsmanship and design are stressed.
JEWELRY AND METALS STUDIO (I)
Length: Multiple Semesters Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Jewelry 2
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Jewelry and Metals 3 provides increased experience in both constructed and casting applications, using a variety of metal and various advanced techniques. Emphasis is placed on craftsmanship, and students are encouraged to develop their own personal style.
PAINTING 1 (I)
Length: One Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Painting 1 is structured around a combination of traditional and non-traditional painting techniques. Water-based media such as watercolor, acrylic, and collage will be investigated. Emphasis will be on learning how to create strong compositions using color theory and various painting methods. Students will investigate various subject matter.
PAINTING 2 (I)
Length: One Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Painting 1 or Consent of
Instructor
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Painting 2 provides students the opportunity to work with a variety of paint media. They may work on a variety of materials including papers, stretched canvases, or boards. Both traditional and contemporary techniques of paint application will be utilized.
PAINTING STUDIO (I)
Length: Multiple Semesters Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
This course is subject to a consumable fee. Students develop individual skills in a chosen paint media. Students may work with water-soluble paint in both transparent and opaque techniques to produce an image. A body of work
