Foreign Language
The study of foreign language brings an awareness of a different culture and helps to improve international understanding through the means of direct communications. Everyone can benefit from being able to view a nation or a people from inside the language system since language shapes thoughts and actions. Study of a foreign language also expands the mind and helps it to operate in new patterns. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing all combine to help the student develop effective study habits.
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Course Descriptions
french 1
Prerequisite: 9th Grade College Prep English
Credits: 1
Grades: 9 - 12
Length: 1 Year
This course serves as an introduction to the French language and culture with an emphasis on understanding and speaking the language in controlled situations. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed. The acquisition of the limited vocabulary and knowledge of elementary grammar is included. Insight into French culture through the study of geography and cross - cultural differences is examined. A variety of supplementary activities, as well as a relevant textbook, provides an enjoyable and valuable learning experience.
french 2
Prerequisite: French 1
Credits: 1
Grades: 9 - 12
Length: 1 Year
This course continues development and expansion of the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills introduced in French 1. Writing, reading for comprehension within the language, vocabulary acquisition of the language, and cultural awareness related to the French culture are emphasized. A relevant text and workbook, as well as a variety of supplementary activities are utilized.
french 3
Prerequisite: French 1 & 2
Credits: 1
Grades: 10 - 12
Length: 1 Year
This course is designed for those students who wish to expand their knowledge of grammatical concepts essential to mastery of the French language and to those who wish to reinforce oral and written communication skills introduced in French 1 and 2. Added emphasis is placed on developing composition skills and speaking the language in non-structured situations. Students are introduced to French literature, the arts, and the history of France.
french 4
Prerequisite: French 1, 2 & 3
Credits: 1
Grades: 11 - 12
Length: 1 Year
The primary objective in the fourth year of French is to attain excellence in all the language skills. The student will read short stories, novels, plays, and poetry at this level.
native spanish 1, 2, 3
Prerequisite: Competency Test & Teacher recommendation
Credits: 1
Grades: 9 - 12
Length: 1 Year
This course is for native speakers of the Spanish language who desire improvement in their reading and writing skills. The course will enhance the student’s cultural studies and traditions while providing a better understanding of their home language.
spanish 1
Prerequisite: 9th Grade College Prep English
Credits: 1
Grades: 9 - 12
Length: 1 Year
An introduction to the Spanish language and culture with an emphasis on understanding and speaking the language in controlled situations. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed. The acquisition of vocabulary and elementary grammar are included. Insight of the Spanish culture through the study of geography and cross-cultural differences, is gained. A variety of supplementary activities, as well as a relevant text, provides an enjoyable and valuable learning experience.
spanish 2
Prerequisite: Spanish 1, Competency test & Teacher recommendation
Credits: 1
Grades: 10 - 12
Length: 1 Year
This course continues the development and expansion of the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that were introduced in Spanish 1. Writing, reading for comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and cultural awareness, are given increased emphasis. A relevant text and workbook, and a variety of supplementary activities are utilized.
spanish 3
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 & 2
Credits: 1
Grades: 10 - 12
Length: 1 Year
This course is designed for those students who wish to expand their knowledge of grammatical concepts essential to mastery of the Spanish language, and to those who wish to reinforce oral and written communication skills introduced in Spanish 1 and 2. Added emphasis is placed on developing composition skills and speaking the language in non-structured situations. Literature, the arts, and history of Spanish speaking countries are introduced.
spanish 4
Prerequisite: Spanish 1, 2, & 3
Credits: 1
Grades: 11-12
Length: 1 Year
The primary objective of the fourth year of Spanish is to attain excellence in all the language skills. The student will read short stories, novels, plays, and poetry at this level.
english as a second language (esl)
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1
Grades: 9 - 12
Length: 1 Year
This course is designed to meet the needs of the student for whom English is not the first language. This course will aid these students in becoming proficient in the communication skills of reading, speaking, writing, and listening to English.
bilingual courses
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9 - 12
Bilingual courses are taught in Spanish and offered to Spanish speaking students who are unable to comprehend regular classes taught in English.
Algebra 1
This course is designed for students preparing to go on to college. A solid base of algebra and problem solving skills is provided.
Geometry
This course examines the concepts of two and three-dimensional Euclidean geometry. Topics include: definitions and postulates, congruence, similarity, perpendicularity, parallelism, space geometry, polygons, right triangles, circles, area and volume, coordinate geometry and the writing of deductive proofs.
American Government
This course is designed for students to study the foundations on which the American system is built. Content includes an examination of the three major branches of government for both the Federal and State levels. Constitutional Rights are presented along with cases law examples. The American political process is examined from an historical perspective as well as from a practical day-to-day standpoint.
Biology
This course is designed for students to study the concepts and ideas concerning the commonality and diversity of all living organisms. The basic notion of life, including cellular and chemical processes necessary for life, is explained in the text and lecturers. Further study focuses on man, life system, and the interaction of man with his environment.
Chemistry
This course offers a unique approach to the study of chemistry. This course studies properties of matter, chemical formulas and symbols, writing and balancing equations, the atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding and energy. Activities will show students show they are surrounded by chemistry. The course will provide students opportunities in laboratory skill development and problem analysis. Laboratory work is an essential component. This course is suitable for college bound non-math / non-science majors.
Health Education
This course is designed for freshman students. It is a survey of a broad range of topics and the major concepts of both personal and public health. This course meets the State of Illinois Health Education requirement.
Global Studies
This course is designed for freshman students. It is a survey of the development of civilization from pre-historic times to the present. Content includes the characteristics of civilizations such as society, development, conflict, and art. Emphasis is placed on study skills and values clarification.
U. S. History
This course is designed for students to study the development of American Historical tradition from early colonization to the present. Content includes the political diplomatic aspect of United States history and social and cultural development.