Curriculum Guide - Coal City High School

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Foreign Language Department - Course DescriptionsSPANISH IGrade 9-12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: NoneThis course introduces students to speaking, listening, reading, and writing Spanish. An introduction to Hispanic cultureis also included. Students benefit from videos and CD's of native Spanish speakers as well as Internet sites for listeningand practicing new words and concepts. A fee will be charged to cover the workbook used in Spanish I.SPANISH IIGrade 10-12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: Spanish IA continuation of Spanish I. Additional vocabulary and grammar are introduced and students continue to work on thefour core parts of the language: reading, writing, listening and speaking. As the students progress, projects, papers andcultural knowledge are expanded in class.SPANISH IIIGrade 11-12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: "C" average in Spanish IIA continuation of Spanish II. Although students continue to work on the four core parts of the language (reading, writing,listening and speaking), additional grammar and vocabulary are introduced. There is a shift during the year from strictlygrammar and vocabulary to cultural knowledge.SPANISH IVGrade 12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: "C" average in Spanish IIIThis course is the culmination of Spanish at Coal City High School. Emphasis is on projects, papers, and cultural knowledge.Students will put their knowledge of three years of Spanish into use. The history of Spain, South and North America,poetry, artists, and other aspects of culture will be studied. This is a WEIGHTED grade class.AP SPANISHGrade 12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: "B" average in Spanish IIIThis course in advanced conversation, composition and grammar intends to prepare students to succeed on the Spanishlanguage Advanced Placement Exam. Students will read, discuss, and write on authentic Hispanic literature and contemporarymulti-media. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Spanish-English dictionary is required. This is aWEIGHTED grade course. This course will be offered at Reed-Custer High School. Transportation will be the responsibilityof the student.Career & Technical Education Department - Course DescriptionsORIENTATION TO TECHNOLOGY ARegional Course ID: I100BGrade 9-12 1 Sem. 1/2 Credit Prerequisite: NoneA course in which students explore the advanced technologies present in the work force today and in the future. A modularsystem with extensive use of computers allowing students to proceed at their own pace and to be responsible for their ownlearning. This technology-based course will center around hands-on problem-solving and active cooperative learning andexperimentation. Students move on a 5 day rotation. Modules that will be covered include: Computer controlled mill,Mastercam, Pneumatics, AutoCAD I, Animation, Bridge building, Electronics, Laser applications, Building construction 1,Residential wiring, Residential plumbing, Plastics and vac-u-forming, Small engines, Graphics design, and iMovie.ORIENTATION TO TECHNOLOGY BRegional Course ID: I142Grade 10-12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: Orientation to Tech ALike Orientation to Tech A, this course uses the modular system, with extensive use of computers which will allow studentsto proceed at their own pace and be responsible for their own learning This technology-based course will centeraround hands-on problem-solving and active cooperative learning and experimentation. Students move on a 5 day rotation.Modules that will be covered include: Computer controlled lathe, AutoCAD2, Multimedia, Engineering, Electricity, AutodeskInventor, 3D modeling, Digital photography, DVD production, iMovie2, Robotics, Building contruction 2, GPS,Computer programming.-28-
SMALL ENGINES & AUTOMOTIVERegional Course ID: I111Grade 9-12 1 Sem. 1/2 Credit Prerequisite: NoneThis course consists of 2 nine week courses. The basics of small engine repair and maintenance are taught during the firstnine weeks. Students disassemble, check internal parts, and re-assemble a lawn-mower type engine. During the next nineweeks students learn about basic automotive systems such as: suspension systems, fuel systems, body and paint, chargingsystems, cooling systems, etc. Students also learn the basic skills of jump-starting a car and changing a tire. Both aremainly hands-on (lab) type classes.WOODSRegional Course ID: I105Grade 10-12 1 Sem. 1/2 Credit Prerequisite: NoneNo previous experience in woodworking is necessary. Included will be an introduction to the woodworking machineswith students making their own projects.ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING/CADRegional Course ID: I274Grade 10-12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: NoneBasic architectural drawings such as floor plans, plot plan, section views, and callouts, will be drawn on a CAD systemon a computer using the latest software. Students will learn CAD commands and software while practicing mechanicaldrawing and learning about architectural elements and design considerations. This is a dual credit articulated course withJoliet Jr. College. Students have the option of earning 3 credits in CADD101 at the community college.CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1Regional Course ID: H111Grade 9-10 1 Sem. 1/2 Credit Prerequisite: NoneAn introductory course designed to provide instruction and skill development in the understanding and development ofthe child from prenatal stages to the first year.CHILD DEVELOPMENT 2Regional Course ID: H105Grade 9-10 1 Sem. 1/2 Credit Prerequisite: Child Development 2An advanced course designed to provide instruction and skill development in the understanding of the growth and developmentof children from the 1st year through the 5th year. Careers related to children are explored. Students work cooperativelyto provide lessons and activities for preschool-age children. Lab class with hands on experience.FOODS & NUTRITION 1Regional Course ID: H101Grade 9-10 1 Sem. 1/2 Credit Prerequisite: NoneThis course includes basic classroom and laboratory experiences needed to develop knowledge and understanding of basicfood principles and applied nutrition for people of all ages.FOODS & NUTRITION 2Regional Course ID: H102Grade 10-12 1 Sem. 1/2 Credit Prerequisite: Foods 2This course includes food preparation, study of dietary needs, beginning meal planning with budgeting guidelines thatwill culminate in an entrepreneurship experience. Poultry, cakes, pies, stocks and soups, yeast breads, and foreign foodsare explored in this class.FOOD & HOSPITALITYRegional Course ID: H210Grade 11-12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: Foods I & IIThis course involves hands-on learning that focuses on the food-service industry and the different types of restaurants andtheir operations. Students will practice food safety and sanitation techniques, budget food costs and business expenses,write a business plan, prepare foods for specific restaurant types, and practice common hospitality techniques in the restaurantindustry. This course involves observation of food establishments throughout the community as well as a varietyof food-related projects outside of class.-29-
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Page 9 and 10: Suggested 4-Year Plan for —INDUST
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Page 21 and 22: HONORS ENGLISH 3 (Writing Intensive
Page 23 and 24: FOUNDATIONS OF GEOMETRYGrade 10-12
Page 25 and 26: INTEGRATED SCIENCEGrade 11-12 2 Sem
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